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Registration for 2026 UTME begins tomorrow as JAMB discloses age requirement
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will commence from January 26, and that the deadline is February 28.
The Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this during an interactive session with state Commissioners for Education, in preparation for the UTME exercise in Lagos State.
Speaking on when the 2026 UTME would commence, Oloyede said that Mock and UTME candidates would register first before Direct Entry (DE) candidates.
“The sale of UTME application document, which is the ePIN, will start earlier than commencement of actual registration which is Jan. 19 to Feb. 26. Actual UTME registration period is between Jan. 26 to Feb. 28 at all approved Computer Based Test (CBT) centres.
“The close of mock selection is Feb. 16 while the sale of DE application documents and E-PIN vending will commence on March 2, and close by April 25,” he said, adding that registration would be available at all JAMB offices.
Speaking on underage candidate, Oloyede said that only candidates who would be at least 16 years old by September 30 were eligible to apply for the 2026 UTME.
“Government considers underage candidates under 16 for admission as a rare exception. For 2026 UTME, underage candidates are those who will be less than 16 years old by Sept. 30. They will undergo an intensive evaluation to determine their eligibility for a waiver,” he said.
He added that such a candidate must have scored at least 80 per cent in each of the UTME, A’ level, Post UTME, SSCE and the exceptional candidate assessment.
“The UTME results of the underage candidates will be released only at the conclusion of the complete evaluation process, “he said.
He, however, warned that any candidate found involved in examination malpractices would be disqualified.
“JAMB uncover syndicates during the 2025 UTME who specialise in identity manipulation. Part of the manipulation includes the use of multiple NINs by a single candidate for double registration, impersonation, or any form of identity manipulation.
“Any candidate found to be involved in multiple registrations shall have all associated registrations nullified. They shall be disqualified from the examination and admission processes, “he said.
JAMB also disclosed that it has screened a total of 924 CBT centres across the country ahead of the 2026 UTME.
According to Oloyede, the centres will go through the final test before the final accreditation to participate in the 2026 UTME registration and examination.
“Prior to commencement of registration exercise, the board conducts accreditation exercise, to check the suitability of each CBT centre, for the conduct of its examination.
“A rigorous accreditation exercise of the CBT centres had been carried out for the 2026 UTME.
“Members of the accreditation team included the Chief External Examiners (vice chancellors, Rectors and Provosts), Technical Advisors, JAMB State Coordinators, and JAMB Technical Officers,” he said.
Oloyede said the 924 centres would go through the final test before final accreditation in order to participate in the 2026 UTME registration and examination.
He added that the purpose of the meeting was to sustain stakeholders’ collaboration with commissioners for education to ensure hitch-free registration and conduct of the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry (DE).
“It is to also share JAMB’s vision, policies, and strategies for the 2026 exercise, including new measures to strengthen integrity and efficiency.
“It is to further leverage state platforms and networks to support effective public sensitisation and information dissemination to candidates and stakeholders.
“The meeting is also to obtain constructive inputs from commissioners to refine plans and improve operational outcomes, recognising their critical role in grassroots engagement.
“Also, it is to strengthen joint efforts to curb examination malpractice and other unwholesome practices, “he said.
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced an electricity outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State.
AEDC disclosed this in a notice on Wednesday.
The disco said the outage is due to a technical fault on the transmission company of Nigeria (TCN) 132kV Apo – Karu – line 1.
Consequently, bulk electricity supply has been disrupted in areas in Abuja and Nasarawa, including in Karu, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Orozo, Karshi, Mararaba, Ado, New Nyanya, New Karu Uke, Masaka, Auta Balaifi, Keffi, Nasarawa Toto, Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, and environs.
The disco, however, assured electricity restoration.
“The technical team of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is currently working to restore power supply around 3:00 pm today, 10th June 2026.
“We regret the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding,” AEDC stated.
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Referee Omar Artan has vowed to officiate at the 2030 World Cup after arriving home in Somalia following his ban from entering the United States.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Mogadishu Airport to give a warm welcome to Omar Artan.
Some in the crowd carried banners with supportive slogans while others wore specially made hats bearing pictures of the referee, who has quickly become an icon in his homeland.
There were also social media celebrities who posed for photos with Artan and live-streamed the welcome on their platforms.
Amid the celebratory reception, there was also visible anger that the first Somali appointed as a World Cup referee had been denied entry to the United States.
The 34-year-old – Africa’s referee of the year in 2025 – was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup finals but was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Monday despite holding a diplomatic passport and a single entry US visa.
No reason for his repatriation has been given by US immigration authorities, but Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump.
He arrived back in Somalia on Wednesday, landing at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu where he was greeted by government officials and representatives of the Somali Football Federation, as well as fellow referees and local residents.
Artan is expected to attend a public event at Mogadishu Stadium later on Wednesday afternoon and watch a match between Heegan and Dekadaha.
“I’d like to thank the officials, ministers, MPs and everyone. I want to thank my country and people for their support. The encouragement I received here, I know I’ll get more support outside [the airport],” Artan said, translated into English by the BBC.
“Everything is pre-destined. Fifa supported me well and were in touch with me until I reached Mogadishu.
“I promise you that I’ll be officiating in the next World Cup. Somalia, everywhere, I’m letting you know.”
Artan, who was named the Confederation of African Football (Caf) men’s referee of the year in 2025, was one of 52 referees selected for the tournament.
However, his “dream” came crashing down as he attempted to travel to the on-pitch officials’ base in Florida, with Artan telling the New York Times, external he had faced an 11-hour immigration interview and was detained for several hours before be was put on a flight back to Istanbul, Turkey.
Speaking to BBC World Service, Andrew Giuliani, who leads the White House Task Force on the World Cup, said: “While I can’t go into the derog [derogatory information] on that I can tell you it was the right decision by customs and border patrol and I support that decision.”
It was not possible for Artan to stay outside the United States and referee matches played in Canada or Mexico, with all on-pitch officials based in Florida for training, preparation, and security.
Trump placed a full entry ban under any visa category for 12 countries, including Somalia, in June 2025.
Two days before the World Cup draw in December 2025, Trump drew widespread attention for comments made about Somalia in the lead up to a planned immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, which has a large Somali community.
“With Somalia, which is barely a country, you know, they have no anything,” he said.
“They just run around killing each other. There’s no structure.”
He added that Somali immigrants should “go back to where they came from” and that the US would “go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage to our country”.
On arriving home, Artan urged Somalia’s youth not to lose hope in their country in the face of his treatment, stating: “Let’s all defend Somalia’s honour. We all belong to Somalia whether it’s bad or good.
“That flag is ours and so is the passport – let’s defend it.
“The youth shouldn’t be demoralised about their country. Despite this happening to me, I’ll still stand for my nation.
“I want to continue my journey from here and urge the youth to do the same.”
For his part, Artan was very happy with the welcome he received. The determined look on his face backed up the statements he has made about continuing his career and he told friends that he is ready to start training right away.
After the press conference, he was given a grand farewell. Thousands more people are expected to greet him at the Mogadishu Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Another hero’s welcome is on the cards.
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