The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered an alleged internal compromise within its ranks, announcing plans to dismiss three staff members accused of selling unauthorised access to the Board’s examination portal ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set a target of N23.8 billion as internally generated revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, representing an increase of N4 billion over its 2025 projection.

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to urgently address the difficulties faced by candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, warning that students must not be made to suffer because of administrative shortcomings.

In a gesture underscoring personal commitment to youth empowerment, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Abia State, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, has commenced a free bursary and JAMB registration scheme for indigent students.

Borno State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum on Monday flagged off the construction of a befitting Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre and Administrative Block for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), North East Zonal Office situated along Maiduguri -Dikwa road.