JAMB REGISTRATION HITS TWO MILLION, AS E-PIN VENDING ENDS

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that over two million candidates have already completed registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), surpassing figures from the same period last year.

JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, made the announcement during a training session for test developers at the University of Ibadan on Tuesday. He noted that the board has expanded its Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres from about 800 in 2025 to over 1,000 in 2026 to facilitate seamless registration and examination processes.

Prof. Oloyede reminded candidates that pin vending will close tomorrow, stressing that no extensions will be granted. He urged all candidates who have obtained their pins to complete their registration before the deadline to avoid missing out on the examination.

The registrar also issued a stern warning against examination malpractice, noting that any attempt to circumvent the system would be met with strict sanctions.