The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finalized plans to hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on May 11, 2026, in Abuja. The meeting will take place at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, located in the Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi. This annual gathering remains one of the most important events i...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has started the screening process for underage candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was confirmed by JAMBrsquo;s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who explained that eligible candidates have already begun receiving notifications. According to h...

THEMES 1. Emotional Burden Of Leadership Chapter One Reveals That Leadership Goes Beyond Authority And Public Confidence. Mr. Bepo Adewale, Despite Being Admired And Successful, Carries An Emotional Weight That Overwhelms Him Publicly. His Breakdown Shows How Leaders May Silently Endure Personal Struggles While Maintaining Institut...

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has temporarily stopped candidates in Ekiti State from choosing their examination towns for the 2026 UTME. This was announced on Tuesday by the boardrsquo;s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. He explained that the decision was taken so JAMB could reorganize the examination towns in the state. According to him, some issues wer...

In the interest of maintaining academic standards while also recognising outstanding intellectual ability, provisions exist for exceptionally gifted candidates who are below the standard minimum age of sixteen years to apply for admission. These candidates are not considered under the regular admission proce...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the official schedule and guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2026/2027 academic session. Applications are open to candidates who meet the required academic qualificat...

Comprehension questions form a significant part of the JAMB English Language paper, and many candidates lose marks here not because the questions are difficult, but because they approach the passages wrongly. Knowing how to read, understand, and respond to comprehension passages can greatly improve a candidatersquo;s overall sco...

- The Lekki Headmaster is a prose text recommended for JAMB UTME English. The novel is written by Kabir Alabi Garba and is set in contemporary Nigeria, mainly within Lagos State. It uses the school system as a mirror to examine broader social, moral, and national issues affecting the country. - The story centres on Mr. Adebepo Adewale, po...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially updated the recommended novel for the Use of English examination. The previous text, The Life Changer, is no longer in use. For the 2026 UTME, candidates are now expected to study The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba as the approved novel. This change aims to give students a more realistic view of...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) is the body responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Every candidate must follow the approved registration procedures to avoid delays, errors, or complic...