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JAMB EXTENDS SALE OF 2026 DIRECT ENTRY TO 8TH MAY As part of measures aimed at ensuring that no Direct Entry prospective candidate is denied the opportunity to access tertiary education in the country, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the sale of Direct Entry (DE) application documents to 8th May 2026 from the earlier closing date. In furtherance of its objective of expanding access to tertiary education, the Board had also approved five additional centres to register applicants for the Direct Entry exercise in areas with much pressure. The approved centres are: Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Mini Campus, University of Ilorin, Kwara State; Bells University of Technology, Km 8, Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State; Olabisi Onabanjo University, Centre 1, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State; Prof. Usman E-Learning Centre, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State; and Human Development Initiatives (Grace House), No. 2, Iwaya, Sabo, Opposite Onike Girls Junior High School, Onike, Lagos State (to commence operations from Thursday, 30th April 2026) Prospective candidates are once again reminded that the Board’s offices nationwide( Professional Registration Centres (PRCs) and Professional Testing Centres(PTCs) remain open for the ongoing 2026 Direct Entry registration. Fabian Benjamin, Ph.D., OrgExpert PCA, JAMB

JAMB HOLDS POLICY MEETING MAY 11TH ... MINISTER TO UNVEIL KEY POLICY DIRECTION The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)has concluded arrangements to hold the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions scheduled for 11th May, 2026, at the Body of Benchers, Auditorium, located at Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja. The 2026 Policy Meeting promises to be exciting as key policy direction will be unveiled by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa. The Board's annual policy meeting on admissions is a crucial annual gathering where stakeholders decide minimum tolerable UTME marks, admission guidelines, and policies for tertiary institutions. Furthermore, the meeting is expected to, in particular, formally sets the tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise while impressing it on attendees the need to adhere strictly to stipulated guidelines. Attendees at the 2026 meeting would include critical stakeholders such as Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, Provosts, Registrars and their admission officers. Others are regulatory bodies ranging from the National Universities Commission(NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education(NCCE), to the National Board for Technical Education(NBTE), among others. Goodwill messages will also be taken from NELFUND, NYSC, and other critical stakeholders. Also slated to hold is the 6th Edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M), which has ensure strict adherence to admission guidelines and also contributed greatly to the development of tertiary education in the country. Fabian Benjamin, Ph.D., OrgExpert JAMB PCA