No Scrapping of JAMB: FG Dismisses Viral Rumours

No Scrapping of JAMB: FG Dismisses Viral Rumours

The Federal Government has firmly dismissed viral social media claims suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been scrapped as a requirement for tertiary institution admissions in Nigeria.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Federal Ministry of Education described the reports as false, misleading, and entirely unfounded, stressing that Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board remains the statutory authority responsible for coordinating admissions into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions nationwide.

The Ministry clarified that no policy decision has been taken by the Federal Government to abolish JAMB or remove it from the admission process. It urged prospective candidates, parents, and guardians to ignore the rumour and rely solely on official government communications.

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According to the statement, JAMB continues to play a central role in ensuring transparency, fairness, and standardisation through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

“The attention of the Ministry has been drawn to misleading information suggesting that JAMB has been scrapped. This is not true. There is no such directive from the Federal Government,” the statement said.

The Ministry warned individuals and platforms spreading fake news to desist, noting that such misinformation creates unnecessary anxiety among candidates preparing for admission and undermines confidence in the education system.

Candidates were encouraged to continue registration and admission processes strictly in line with JAMB guidelines and instructions from accredited institutions.

Education stakeholders also cautioned against the spread of unverified reports, emphasizing that any major reform to Nigeria’s admission framework would be formally announced through official channels.

The clarification comes as registration activities for the 2026 academic admission cycle continue, with authorities reiterating their commitment to improving access, credibility, and efficiency in higher education admissions across the country.

No Scrapping of JAMB: FG Dismisses Viral Rumours