UTME: JAMB Prohibits Late-Night Registration, Cautions CBT Centers

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has expressed concern over the trend of nocturnal (nighttime) registration of prospective candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by certain registration centres.

JAMB, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, warned the Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres involved in such activity to desist from it.

“While JAMB appreciates the enthusiasm of these centres to accommodate as many candidates as possible, this should never come at the cost of the candidates’ personal safety and security.

“In light of this, JAMB provides clarity and issues a stern warning to the centres listed below, as well as any others that may consider engaging in similar practices, to immediately cease these activities.
The centres involved in the nocturnal registration are:

“Thomas Adewumi University, University Drive Off Oko-Idofin Road, Oko, Kwara State, CBT Centre Otukpo, 14 Federal Road, Otukpo, Benue State, Ebenezer International School, No. 23 Barry White Street, Near MTN Mast, Pipeline Rumukwurusi, Elimgbu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State and Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel Centre 1, Kano Road, Gumel, Jigawa State.

Others include Lafiagi Emirate Information Technology & Innovation Hub, Opposite Main Motor Park, Emir’s Road, Lafiagi, Kwara State, Zulqud Consult Ltd. (ZCL CBT Centre), Government Secondary School, Lugbe By Car Wash, Lugbe Bridge, Klinnicapps Academy, Old Imaje Road, Formerly Christian Secondary Commercial School, Okuku, Yala, Cross River State, Sani Mikaila Comprehensive College, Plot 34 Rikkos New Layout, Jos, Plateau State, Beeps Technology Limited, 19 Obudu Street, Igoli, Ogoja, Cross River State and FZX Media Consulting Limited, Km 15, Ikom-Ogoja Highway, Inside Havilla University, Nde, Ikom, Cross River State.

It noted that it was giving the centres a final warning as no further notices would be issued before JAMB took decisive action to address this issue.

“JAMB will not tolerate any violations of the regulations governing the registration process and will take appropriate measures against any centre engaged in questionable or exploitative practices during this exercise.

“The Board remains committed to monitoring the registration process to ensure strict adherence to all guidelines, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the exercise and promoting fairness and equity in the registration process.

“JAMB urges centres to prioritise the well-being of our nation’s youth over mere profit margins,” the statement said.