The Joint Admissions and Matrices Board (JABM) has issued a stern warning to registration centers engaging in late-night registration of candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), prioritizing the safety of candidates over profit.
Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson, warned in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday that the Board will no longer tolerate malpractices, identifying 10 centers across various states as offenders, and emphasizing that this warning would be the last before sanctions are imposed.
“While JAMB appreciates the enthusiasm of these centers to register as many candidates as possible, this should never come at the cost of candidates’ safety and security,” the statement read.
The centers flagged for nighttime registration include:
Kwara State: Thomas Adewumi University, Oko; Lafiagi Emirate Information Technology & Innovation Hub, Lafiagi.
Benue State: CBT Centre Otukpo, Otukpo.
Rivers State: Ebenezer International School, Port Harcourt.
Jigawa State: Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel.
FCT: Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Center), Lugbe.
Cross River State: Klinnicapps Academy, Okuku; Beeps Technology Limited, Ogoja; FZX Media Consulting Limited, Ikom.
Plateau State: Sani Mikaila Comprehensive College, Jos.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board warned that any center found violating its guidelines would face consequences without further notice, emphasizing its commitment to a fair and transparent registration process.
However, some center operators attribute the nighttime registration trend to poor network stability during the day, claiming internet congestion forces them to operate late at night for a smooth registration process.
