JAMB Suspends Admission at 8 Nigerian Universities – See the Full List

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended admissions at eight Nigerian universities for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This action follows reports of unauthorized admissions and violations of JAMB’s guidelines, particularly affecting law programs at these institutions.

Why JAMB Suspended Admissions at These Universities

JAMB’s decision is aimed at maintaining transparency and integrity in Nigeria’s university admission process. Several universities allegedly admitted students into law programs without proper authorization, bypassing JAMB’s Central Admission Processing System (CAPS), while others failed to meet regulatory requirements for law admissions.

List of Affected Universities

1. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – Cited for irregular admissions in law and other regulated programs.
2. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) – Accused of issuing admission letters for law programs without proper JAMB clearance.
3. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) – Allegedly admitted over 700 law candidates outside JAMB’s official system.
4. Kwara State University (KWASU) – Implicated in diploma admission irregularities, including law.
5. Ambrose Alli University – Listed for unauthorized admissions in law programs.
6. Imo State University – Currently under investigation for fraud in law program admissions.
7. Delta State University (DELSU) – Initially named but later removed from the list due to an error.
8. Anambra State University – Included among institutions with improper law program admissions.

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JAMB’s Warning to Universities and Candidates

JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, emphasized that universities engaging in illegal admissions, especially into law programs, will face serious consequences. He also warned that students admitted outside JAMB’s CAPS system may not be recognized, urging prospective law students to verify their admission status before proceeding with their applications.

What This Means for Prospective Law Students

Candidates seeking admission into law programs should:

✔ Check their university’s accreditation status for law programs before applying.
✔ Ensure their law program admission process is handled through JAMB CAPS to avoid complications.
✔ Stay updated with JAMB guidelines for law admissions to prevent falling victim to unauthorized admissions.

JAMB’s latest action underscores its commitment to sanitizing Nigeria’s education sector, ensuring that law program admissions are fair, transparent, and merit-based.