JAMB Remits ₦1.57 Billion to CBT Centres Ahead of 2026 UTME
JAMB has paid ₦1,570,671,200 to Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide for the 2026 UTME registration exercise. The payment covers the ₦700 registration charge collected from candidates, remitted directly to centres weekly to prevent exploitation and eliminate multiple payments. This system allows candidates to register at any accredited centre without restrictions after purchasing the ePIN. The initiative has reduced unauthorised charges and promoted cashless registration, especially among private centres. Ahead of the April 16-25 exams, JAMB created 1,000 centres nationwide, up from 800 in 2025, to improve access. A total of 2,243,816 candidates have registered, with Lagos (321,814), Kaduna (303,498), FCT-Abuja (302,963), and Ogun (137,156) leading. Payments are only made after verifying candidate registrations to curb infractions.