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Monday, May 18, 2026

1. JAMB Begins 2026 Change of Institution & Course Process

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially activated the portal for candidates seeking change of institution or course after the 2026 UTME. Candidates are advised to use only accredited CBT centres.

2. FG Removes UTME Requirement for Some Education & Agriculture Courses

The Federal Government announced that students seeking admission into NCE and some Agriculture-related programmes will no longer need to write UTME. Candidates with the required O’Level credits can now apply directly.

3. JAMB Confirms 150 as Minimum University Cut-Off Mark

JAMB has fixed 150 as the national minimum benchmark for university admission in the 2026/2027 academic session, while institutions can still set higher departmental cut-off marks.

4. WAEC Assures Nigerians of Smooth 2026 WASSCE Examination

Despite internal staff protests, WAEC has assured parents, schools, and candidates that the ongoing WASSCE examinations will continue smoothly without disruption nationwide.

5. Debate Continues Over New Admission Policies

Education stakeholders and parents are reacting strongly to the removal of Mathematics requirement for some courses and the lowering of cut-off marks. Many fear it may affect academic standards in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.

6. JAMB Result Slip Printing Starts Today

Candidates can now print their original 2026 UTME result slips beginning today, May 18. The slip will be needed for Post-UTME screening and admission processing.

7. Schools Intensify CBT Preparation Ahead of Full Digital Exams

More secondary schools across Nigeria are upgrading computer laboratories as WAEC and other examination bodies continue preparations toward wider Computer-Based Testing (CBT) adoption.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

1. JAMB Fixes 150 as Minimum University Cut-Off Mark

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for university admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. Polytechnics and Colleges of Education will admit from 100 upward.

2. Education & Agriculture Courses Now Exempted from UTME

JAMB announced that candidates applying for Education programmes and some Agriculture-related courses in Colleges of Education and Polytechnics may no longer need to write UTME before gaining admission. The move is aimed at encouraging more students into teaching and agriculture.

3. WAEC Assures Students of Smooth 2026 WASSCE

WAEC has reassured candidates, parents, and schools that the ongoing 2026 WASSCE examinations will continue smoothly despite internal staff protests. The council says examination activities remain stable nationwide.

4. LASU Emerges One of Nigeria’s Most Preferred Universities

Lagos State University received a ₦25 million award from JAMB after ranking among Nigeria’s top-performing institutions in admission processing. The university also recorded over 84,000 first-choice applicants this year.

5. JAMB Introduces New Admission Timeline

JAMB has released a stricter admission schedule for tertiary institutions. Universities are expected to complete admissions before October ending, while candidates now have only four weeks to accept admission offers.

6. Global Education Bodies Push AI-Powered Learning

UNESCO is expanding digital and AI-powered learning initiatives across several countries. The organization says Artificial Intelligence and digital classrooms will play a major role in the future of education globally.

7. Concerns Rise Over Declining Reading Culture Among Students

Education discussions across Nigeria continue to focus on poor reading habits, overdependence on AI tools, and social media distractions affecting academic performance after recent UTME results sparked national debate.

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