The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially delisted five Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for failing to meet the strict technical and ethical standards required for the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement issued by the examination body, the affected centres include:
Adventure Associate, Behind Sheshe Supermarket, Off Hadejia Road, Kano, Kano State
Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Zaria Road, Naibawa, Kano, Kano State
Penta M & F Technical Services Ltd (Centre 2), 96km Sokoto-Jega Road, Tambuwal
Penta M & F Technical Services Ltd (Centre 1), 96km Sokoto-Jega Road, Tambuwal
Soronara Ventured Nigeria Limited, Foundation Road, Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli, Imo State
JAMB commended the 883 other accredited CBT centres nationwide for upholding excellent operational standards and reaffirmed that any centre — regardless of ownership — that compromises technical integrity or ethical conduct will be blacklisted.
Candidates Rescheduled, Board Issues Apology
Candidates initially assigned to the delisted centres have been promptly rescheduled to alternative centres, with JAMB expressing sincere regrets for any inconvenience this may cause.
27 Impersonators Arrested
Meanwhile, the Board disclosed that 27 individuals have been arrested for impersonation-related offences during the 2025 UTME. The suspectsv have been handed over to the Nigeria Police for immediate prosecution as part of JAMB’s zero-tolerance policy on examination malpractice.
Over 900,000 Candidates Successfully Sit for UTME
As of Friday, April 25, 2025, over 900,000 candidates out of the 2,083,600 registered for this year’s UTME have successfully completed their examinations across various centres nationwide.
JAMB Addresses Hijab Restriction Incident at Caleb University
In a separate development, JAMB confirmed it had been alerted to an incident at Caleb University CBT Centre, Lagos, where some candidates wearing hijabs were reportedly restricted. The Board swiftly intervened following reports of the unauthorized action, which has since been condemned by the university’s Vice-Chancellor.
According to the statement, the action was traced to an overzealous security officer acting without official directive. JAMB issued an unreserved apology to the affected candidates and commended both the university management and CBT centre leadership for their prompt response, ensuring no candidate suffered unfair treatment.
Final Note
JAMB reiterated its commitment to maintaining fairness, integrity, and excellence in the conduct of its examinations while urging candidates and officials to adhere strictly to the guidelines set out for the 2025 UTME exercise.
