Committee Completes Investigation into 2025 UTME 6,458 UTME Candidates Face Disciplinary Action JAMB Investigates Widespread Cheating A special committee established by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finished its investigation into widespread cheating during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to Eko Hot Blog, the committee is set to submit its … Read more
Nigeria’s education system is set for a major shake-up as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) begins its transition from paper-based testing to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Education experts, policymakers, and school administrators are hailing the move as a critical step toward restoring public confidence in the … Read more
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, on Sunday, announced that underage candidates will no longer be permitted to sit for secondary school leaving examinations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he made this statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program. Mamman explained that the Federal Government has directed the West African Examinations Council … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Post UTME screening exercise for the 2024/2025 Academic Session at Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, continues to draw significant attention as the third day of the process sees a remarkable turnout of prospective students. Since the screening commenced on August 13, 2024, a growing number of candidates, many accompanied by their parents, have … Read more
2024 UTME: 62,601 Candidates Subscribes To LASU-JAMB The Lagos State University, LASU, has emerged as Nigeria’s second most subscribed University. This is according to data released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in which it reveals that 62,601 candidates selected LASU as their first-choice institution. The 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Application Statistics … Read more
JAMB will hold a policy meeting on July 18, 2024, to determine cut-off marks and admission guidelines for the 2024/2025 academic year The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled a policy meeting for the 2024/2025 admission exercise for tertiary institutions in the country on Friday, July 18, 2024. The meeting will set the … Read more
JAMB releases an additional 36,540 UTME results. The board denies rumors of compromised 2024 UTME results due to cyber security breach. JAMB reiterates that all UTME results, including those under scrutiny. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released additional 36,540 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results which were earlier withheld. … Read more
High UTME Scores Don’t Automatically Secure Admission Cut-off Marks and Program Demand Play Crucial Roles JAMB Explains UTME as a Selection Exercise, Not Pass-Fail Eko Hot Blog reports that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has shed light on why some candidates with high scores in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) might not … Read more
NECO introduces online recruitment for exam supervisors and assistants Lawyer demands JAMB release names and scores of top 10 UTME candidates Warns of legal action if JAMB fails to comply within 7 days Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Examinations Council (NECO) has embraced digitalization, transitioning to an online recruitment process for supervisors and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has clarified that statements about a potential increase in the age limit to 18 years were individual viewpoints. The Senate stressed that any adjustments to the age limit would require proper legislative procedures, whether they involve lowering or raising the limit. Editor’s Picks Governors Reveals Stands On … Read more
JAMB warns against presenting printed result slips. Candidates are advised to use the SMS method. Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede reports that 64,624 results out of 1,904,189 are withheld. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is cautioning Nigerians to be vigilant against individuals presenting printed result slips, as the results are … Read more
JAMB is on the brink of releasing the 2024 UTME results. The JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, is scheduled to address the public today. His press conference will cover the 2024 UTME outcomes and related exam conduct issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to release the results of … Read more
JAMB has announced the arrest of a father and son for impersonation in the 2024 UTME. Approximately 1.94 million candidates nationwide have taken the exam. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, reveals improved technology aiding in detecting malpractice. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the arrest of two individuals, … Read more
JAMB Sanctions Officials Over Harassment Of Hijab-Wearing Candidateate. Incident prompts immediate response from JAMB management, with Head of Public Affairs issuing statement. Board reaffirms commitment to candidates’ rights to wear religious attire and pledges to prevent similar incidents in the future. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken disciplinary … Read more
Adewale Adedeji presented the UTME forms to indigent students in Ifako-Ijaiye. The move is aimed at making Ifako-Ijaiye the most educated local government in Nigeria by 2037. The lawmaker’s gesture has drawn commendation from various quarters. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adewale Adedeji, a member representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01 at the Lagos State House of … Read more
JAMB announces availability of 2024 UTME notification slip for printing. Candidates can print their slips on the JAMB website using registration numbers. UTME scheduled from April 19 to April 29, 2024; punctuality to exam venues emphasized. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday, announced tat thhe notification slip for … Read more
Akinloye, Anomo and Ogunkelu offered over 1300 free JAMB form to students. The initiative is meant to aid eligible students, who cannot afford the fee. The initiative is a demonstration of the dedication of local leaders to education. Eko Hot Blog reports that the chairmen of Eredo LCDA, Monsuru Akinloye, Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, Wale Anomo and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has commenced the registration process for the 2024/2025 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) for candidates nationwide. Following the official announcement, registration is now open for interested candidates nationwide. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON: Seko Fofana Scores First Goal As Ivory Coast Beat Guinea-Bissau JUST IN: RTEAN … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admission and Matriculations Board has said Persons Living With Disability who wish to sit for the 2024/2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can register at no cost. The JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this while rolling out the registration process for interested candidates across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rubbished the reports that it has increased its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) fee ahead of next year’s exercise. Addressing the viral claims in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, Public Communication Advisor of JAMB, Fabian Benjamin, noted that the recent … Read more