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JAMB Opens UTME Slip Printing, But Candidates Still Unable to Access Portal After 14 Hours

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of 2026 UTME examination slip printing. However, more than 14 hours after the announcement, many candidates are still unable to access the reprint portal. As of 6:30am on Friday, April 10, complaints about the site’s inaccessibility persist. In its official update on X (formerly Twitter) by 4:02am yesterday, JAMB informed candidates that the examination slip (which contains key details such as venue, date, and time) is now ready for printing via its website. Despite this, a large number of candidates have continued to experience difficulties accessing the portal. Observations as at 6:35am today show that the reprint platform remains either slow, unresponsive, or completely inaccessible for many users, even hours after the announcement was made. The situation has led to growing frustration among candidates nationwide, as they struggle to confirm their exam details ahead of the 2026 UTME. Several users hav...
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Why You Should Avoid the UTME Mock Examination

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The UTME Mock Examination is often promoted as a helpful preparation tool for candidates. While it has its benefits, it is important to note that it is not compulsory. In fact, for some students, participating in the mock UTME may not be necessary or even helpful. Depending on a student’s level of preparedness, learning style, and resources, avoiding the mock can sometimes be a better choice. One reason some students may need to avoid the mock UTME is unnecessary pressure . The mock can create anxiety, especially for candidates who are already confident in their preparation. Instead of helping them feel ready, it may increase fear and self-doubt if the score is low. This can affect motivation and confidence going into the main UTME. Another issue is financial cost . Registering for the mock UTME requires extra payment. For families already struggling with school fees, textbooks, and exam registration, the mock can become an added burden. Some students may prefer to invest that money ...
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Opinion: Why Universities' Academic Calendars Have Been Stable Over The Past Couple Of Years

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According to a recent report in Premier Times, academic calendars of our ivory towers have been stable for the past couple of years. This stability becomes obvious with the fact that there have not been industrial unrest by the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) in the last 2 or so. What can be the reasons this stability? One of the things that has been done to achieve stability in our universities is the strengthening of institution governance in the federal universities. Tinubu’s administration has taken steps to enforce good governance in Nigerian universities. A notable intervention was the dissolution of the governing council at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), followed by the appointment of a new Acting Vice-Chancellor. Vanguard news recently reported that the Alumni of UNN praised this move as essential for restoring “integrity in the recruitment process". Such actions help stabilize leadership and minimize administrative disruptions. Students been...
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Post UTME: Federal Universities That Accept Less Than 200 For 2024/25 Admission

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 Federal universities are usually highly competitive with many of them requiring candidates to score above 200 in UTME before being considered for admission. However, there are some of these institutions that have fixed lower cut off marks for admission into the 2024/25 academic session. Let us take a look at the most prominent among these ivory towers. FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPT 140 The most prominent among them is the University of Calabar (UNICAL). This second generation university has fixed a a minimum tolerable score of 140. Interestingly, candidates that did not initially choose UNICAL but meet the requirements can also apply.  The two other universities in this category are:  Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State  Federal University, Otuoke (FUOTUOKE), Bayelsa State  FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPT 150 So far, there are two of them. The first is Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (AE-FUNAI). The minimum tolerable score...
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UI To Begin 2024 Admission Screening On Monday, July 29

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 The University of Ibadan will officially begin the screening of candidates 2024/25 academic session on July 29, 2024. According to a publication (signed on July 26 by the University registrar) on its official website, the exercise will run till August 31, 2024. For a candidate to be eligible, he must not be 16 years of age at the time of application. Such applicant must have also scored 200 or more in the 2024 UTME.  Application Process 1. Login to https://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng with your JAMB registration number as username and surname as password. 2. Make payment with on the portal 3. Fill the necessary fields and print the receipt. The post-UTME examination shall take place from Monday, 16 September 2024. However, the date for each candidate will be communicate through the admission portal in due course.
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Federal Universities That Have Rolled Out Post UTME Forms For 2024/25 Session

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Following the annoucement of the minimum tolerable UTME scores for 2023/24 session, government-owned universities have begun to roll out their admission processes for the term. In this article, we will take a look at the federal degree awarding institutions that have already begun the process of admission. It should be noted that these universities must be the first choice before a candidate can apply.  University of Jos This university is unique because they will be admitting candidates of the 2023 and 2024 UTME. The screening of Direct entry applicants began on July 22 and will close on August 10, 2024. The portal to register is https://portal.unijos.edu.ng/Account/Login Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State The minimum score required to applied for admission into this university is 150 (for candidates that intend to study Chemistry, Sociology, Agriculture, Biological and Environmental Sciences). However, applicants must score above 200 to be eligi...
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2024 UTME Results Are Now Online

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board have released the 2024 results on their portal. With this development, candidates who lost access to their registered phone number will be able to access their results.  According to a post on the Board's official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the result slips feature advanced security features. However, the slips can not be obtained from road side cybercafes. Candidates that want to print their result will need to visit accredited CBT centres.  A visit to a couple of CBT centres shows that the results are truly online.  Candidates only need to contact a registered CBT centre with their registration Numbers. The cost is between 2100 naira and 2500 naira in most centers surveyed.
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