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Exam integrity remains a top priority for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and recent developments show the board is actively cracking down on technological malpractice.
What Happened
JAMB, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, recently detected and intercepted an illegal remote access operation at a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre affiliated with the College of Education, Warri. The scheme involved unauthorized individuals attempting to remotely access candidates’ computers to manipulate answers during the 2026 UTME.
JAMB, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, recently detected and intercepted an illegal remote access operation at a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre affiliated with the College of Education, Warri. The scheme involved unauthorized individuals attempting to remotely access candidates’ computers to manipulate answers during the 2026 UTME.
Who Is Affected
All 2026 UTME candidates, parents, and school leaders who recommend or register students at CBT centres.
All 2026 UTME candidates, parents, and school leaders who recommend or register students at CBT centres.
What It Means
This interception is a positive sign that JAMB’s monitoring systems are functioning. However, it also serves as a severe warning. Any candidate found complicit in, or benefiting from, such malpractice faces disqualification, a ban from future examinations, and potential criminal prosecution. For school leaders, recommending a compromised CBT centre can severely damage the school’s reputation and jeopardise students' futures.
This interception is a positive sign that JAMB’s monitoring systems are functioning. However, it also serves as a severe warning. Any candidate found complicit in, or benefiting from, such malpractice faces disqualification, a ban from future examinations, and potential criminal prosecution. For school leaders, recommending a compromised CBT centre can severely damage the school’s reputation and jeopardise students' futures.
What Readers Should Do Next
- For Candidates: Focus on your preparation. Do not entertain any "agents" or centre officials who promise to "help" you manipulate the system for a fee. These are often scams that end in arrest or cancellation of results.
- For Parents and School Leaders: When selecting a CBT centre for your students or children, verify that the centre is fully accredited by JAMB. Look for centres with a track record of transparent operations, visible invigilators, and strict adherence to JAMB’s no-phone, no-unauthorized-device policies.
Current status: JAMB continues to monitor all CBT centres nationwide. Any candidate with concerns about their examination environment should report directly to the on-site JAMB officials or through the official JAMB contact channels immediately after the exam.
6. Relevant Links
- JAMB Official Contact and Complaint Channels: https://www.jamb.gov.ng
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