
Ishaq Oloyede's Legacy at JAMB
As Ishaq Oloyede concludes his tenure, he is recognized for transforming JAMB into a fair and transparent regulator through the implementation of biometric controls, CBT centres, and digital tools.
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As Ishaq Oloyede concludes his tenure, he is recognized for transforming JAMB into a fair and transparent regulator through the implementation of biometric controls, CBT centres, and digital tools.

Nigerian police have deployed officers to 966 CBT centres nationwide as approximately 2.2 million candidates are expected to sit for the JAMB examination from April 16 to 25.

Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a list of 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres that have been delisted across 11 states due to irregularities during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

JAMB has remitted N1.57bn to accredited CBT centres for the 2026 UTME registration, a move to curb exploitation and enforce a cashless policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-pays-cbt-centres-n1-57bn-for-2026-utme-registration/
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved N25 billion for the construction of judges’ quarters and N1.9 billion for new CBT centres, aiming to enhance welfare and digital infrastructure in the state.
Delta State Police have activated rapid response teams and deployed operatives to 31 CBT centres to ensure robust security for the 10-day UTME examination.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has delisted 23 CBT centres across Anambra, Delta, and Lagos states due to technical deficiencies found during the 2026 Mock UTME.
Senator Karimi has earmarked N1 billion to fund the establishment of four additional Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centres in Kogi State, Nigeria.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the Renewed Hope Enterprise Bridge Initiative, a new digital platform designed to foster connections between policymakers and entrepreneurs for more responsive governance.

JAMB releases 2026 UTME mock results, blacklists 20 CBT centres The Guardian Nigeria News