JAMB summons 94 candidates, institutions over exam fraud
JAMB has summoned 94 candidates and 43 tertiary institutions for alleged examination registration malpractice and fake certificate submission during the 2026 UTME/DE registration. The board accused candidates of paying for illicit assistance and institutions of submitting unverifiable certificates. Affected candidates must appear before virtual investigative panels on March 18, while institutions face a March 17 meeting. Registration numbers for candidates are published on JAMB's website. The board also uncovered an AI-driven fraud scheme targeting registration processes and cited parental pressure as a contributing factor. Concerns over fake certificates persist, with 2,638 DE applicants having outstanding clearance requests. JAMB implemented the 'No Verification, No Admission' policy in 2024 to combat fraud.