Truth Radar Times

June 22, 2026 06:06am

By Thlama Samuel

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the discontinuation of admissions into affiliated degree programmes offered by Colleges of Education across Nigeria. The decision marks a major change in the country’s higher education admission process and is expected to affect thousands of prospective students seeking university degrees through affiliated institutions.

According to reports, the move is part of JAMB’s efforts to improve transparency, strengthen quality assurance, and streamline the admission process for tertiary institutions. Going forward, admissions into these affiliated degree programmes will no longer be processed through JAMB.

The development has generated mixed reactions among students, parents, and education stakeholders. While some believe the decision will enhance the credibility of university degree programmes, others are concerned about its impact on students who had planned to gain admission through the affiliated system.

Education experts have advised affected candidates to stay updated through official announcements from JAMB and their preferred institutions. They also encouraged students to explore other available admission pathways and verify any new guidelines before making academic decisions.

JAMB has assured the public that more information regarding the implementation of the policy will be communicated through its official channels. Prospective candidates are therefore urged to remain calm and rely only on verified information to avoid misinformation.

The policy is expected to reshape the admission process in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector and could lead to further reforms aimed at improving the quality and administration of higher education in the country.