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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released candidates’ performance data for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), showing that the 2025 results are the best in the last 13 years. This follows issues of technical glitches and complaints by the candidates that forced the Board to organise a resit exam, the results of which were released on Sunday. According to the data, 17,025, representing 0.88% of the candidates that sat for the UTME in 2025, scored 300 and above,e and this came as the highest percentage since the Computer-Based Test (CBT) was introduced in 2013. In comparison, only 8,401, representing 0.46% of the candidates, scored 300 and above in 2024, while in 2023, only 5,318 (0.35%) of the candidates were in that range. 2025 is still the best for lower scores  The data further reveals that in terms of candidates that scored 250 and above, 2025 is still the best year. https://x.com/winexviv/status/1926591245972918652?t=yMf5r10srOm0hOQfbJ...

  Twenty suspects have been arrested for hacking the 2025 Computer-based test examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The suspects were nabbed by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force, in Abuja, The suspects are part of a syndicate believed to have over 100 persons, who specialize in hacking the computer servers of examination bodies like JAMB and the National Examinations Council (NECO). More to follow..

The University of Lagos in partnership with University of Bedfordshire, University of Central Lancashire, University of the West of England, de Montfort University, Leicester, University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, University of Surrey, University of Salford, Southampton, United Kingdom, University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee, Scotland and Soochow University, Suzhou P.R. China has announced opening of applications to suitably qualified candidates into the School of Foundation Studies, University of Lagos for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.   In this programme programme, highly successful candidates after an approved examination administered by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB), are eligible for consideration for Direct Entry admission into the 200 Level of the Degree Programmes of the University through JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board), or admission into the University of Bedfordshire, University of Central Lancashi...

The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. The Department of Homeland Security announced the action Thursday, saying Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing “anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators” to assault Jewish students on campus. It also accused Harvard of coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party, saying it hosted and trained members of a Chinese paramilitary group as recently as 2024. “This means Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students and existing foreign students must transfer or lose their legal status,” the agency said in a statement. Harvard enrolls almost 6,800 foreign students at its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, accounting for more than a quarter of its student body. Most are graduate students, coming from more than 100 countries. Collin Bink...

Location: Australia Masters Scholarships PhD Scholarships   Eligible Degree Master’s by Research Doctoral (PhD) by Research Brief Overview The University of Melbourne offers fully funded scholarships for graduate research degrees in the field of Human Rights. Open to both domestic and international students. Aims to support students committed to advancing human rights through academic and professional work. Details of the Scholarship Host Country Australia Institution University of Melbourne Study Level Graduate research programs (Master’s or PhD) Field of Study Human Rights (must undertake research in this area) Target Group Domestic and international students from all countries Scholarship Duration Up to 2 years for Master’s by research Up to 3.5 years for PhD by research Number of Scholarships 2 awarded each year Eligibility Requirements Must apply for and meet entry requirements for a Master’s or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne Must intend to underta...

  Gideon Adonai The Lagos State University, (LASU) has finally begun it's  2025/2026 admissions, as most sought-after State University calls for verification of indigenes of Lagos State, in a process that precedes the general admission process. According to the university's Registrar and Secretary to Council, Emmanuel A. FANU "all candidates of Lagos State origin who chose Lagos State University as First Choice in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) and scored a minimum of 195, are hereby informed that the registration for Indigeneship Verification Exercise (IIVC) for the 2025/2026 admission. Fanu said the exercise would commence on Monday, 26th May 2025 and close on Thursday, 19th June 2025.  While the Verification Interview will start on Monday, 26th May 2025. Orangesprings Blog hints that the general admission process in LASU for non indigenes may begin in June ending. It is also important to note that the Indigeneship Verification Exercise doe...

The National Universities Commission (NUC) Resource Assessment teams have evaluated two courses at Lagos State University(LASU). The courses are Bachelor of Arts(Education) in Music Education and Bachelor of Education in Social Studies and Civic Education. While the teams gave the university a pass mark, they urged the university management to make further improvements. During the exit meeting held last week with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and other members of the university, the NUC Team Leads, Prof. Grace Ekong, and Prof. Hauwa Biu awarded the university very high marks. Earlier, the VC while receiving the two teams in the Senate Chamber, informed the teams that the visit would enhance the quality of academic activities in the university, adding that, it will further enable the university to develop a cutting-edge global standards in teaching, research and learning. She said: “In LASU, our slogan is…We are LASU, We are the Greatest!. We strive to project grea...

  The South-East Faction of the 10th House of Representatives has called for the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Ishaq Oloyede, over the technical glitch recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. It also called for the examination to be completely cancelled and a new date fixed for the exercise across the country. In a statement signed by the caucus leader, Igariwey Iduma Enwo, the lawmakers described the examination’s outcome as a “national shame.” They said, “To this end, we call for the immediate suspension of those at the commanding heights of JAMB’s digital operations and examination logistics. “The registrar of JAMB is said to be a good man, but then, leadership must carry consequences. We, therefore, call on the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, to do the needful by resigning his appointment to pave the way for a thorough examination and remediation of the root causes of this national shame. “That...

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has postponed its Screening Test for 77 Regular Course earlier scheduled for Saturday 24 May 2025. It was learnt that the decision is consequent upon the NDA’s respect for equal opportunity and to avoid disenfranchisement of any candidate.  Orange Blog understands that the development follows the rescheduling of 379,997 candidates of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admission Matriculation Board. A new date for the screening test will be announced in due course. The NDA remains dedicated to upholding the integrity of the admissions process and ensuring that each candidate is given a fair opportunity. For further updates, please follow our official social media handles and visit the NDA portal regularly. We are committed to keeping you informed with new information as it becomes available.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board on Wednesday finally admitted to errors which affected the performance of students during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede admitted to this during an ongoing press briefing in Abuja. “What should have been a moment of joy has changed due to one or two errors,” Oloyede said. The UTME is a critical prerequisite for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It tests candidates in four subjects, including the compulsory Use of English, with the other three drawn from their proposed field of study. Of the 1.9 million candidates who sat the UTME, over 1.5 million reportedly scored below 200 out of the maximum 400 marks, raising concerns across the education sector. According to the examination body, a total of 1,955,069 results were processed, out of which only 4,756 candidates (0.24 per cent) scored 320 and above, considered top-tier performance, while 7,658 candidates (0.3...