The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has exposed a fresh wave of admission fraud across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
No fewer than 9,469 fake admissions have been uncovered for the 2024 academic session.
These admissions were processed outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS), the official online platform designed to ensure transparency, merit, and proper monitoring of admission procedures.
According to data obtained from JAMB, Kano State University of Science and Technology topped the list with a staggering 2,215 fake admissions. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology followed closely, with 1,215 cases.
Other institutions on the list include:
- Gombe State University: 1,164
- Emmanuel Alayande University of Education: 761
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri: 534
- Ambrose Alli University: 514
- Igbinedion University: 365
- Akwa-Ibom Polytechnic: 340
- College of Nursing, National Orthopedic Hospital, Igbobi: 281
More schools under scrutiny
JAMB also flagged irregular admissions at:
- Achievers University: 267
- Nigeria Police Academy: 263
- Abia State Polytechnic: 256
- Osun State University: 224
- Federal University, Lafia: 189
- Niger State Polytechnic: 182
- Federal Polytechnic, Idah: 171
- Edo State Polytechnic: 166
- Anchor University: 133
- Michael and Cecilia Ibru University: 116
- Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology: 113
Why CAPS matters
JAMB’s CAPS platform was created to standardise the admission process, giving every candidate a fair and transparent chance.
It allows candidates to:
- Monitor their admission status.
- Accept or reject offers online.
- Know when and where they have been admitted.
For institutions, it means faster processing and compliance with national admission policies.
JAMB has consistently warned schools against bypassing CAPS. Any admission not processed through the platform is not recognised — and such students will not be eligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Government backs crackdown on illegal entries
At JAMB’s 2025 Policy Meeting in Abuja last week, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, declared a firm stance against irregular admissions.
“Any admission conducted outside CAPS, regardless of its intentions, is illegal,” he warned.
“Both institutions and the candidates involved in such practices will be held accountable,” he added.
Sanctions for violators could include loss of institutional privileges and prosecution of involved officers or members of governing councils.
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