JAMB projects N23.8bn revenue, expands UTME centres to 1,000

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has warned candidates to report any UTME centres charging more than the official N8,700 fee. This enforcement follows JAMB's expansion of UTME exam centres to 1,000 locations and its projection of N23.8 billion in internally generated revenue for 2026. The fee control aims to ensure affordability and fair access for students across Nigeria.

Reported Facts

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•JAMB set the official UTME fee at N8,700 for the 2026 examination cycle.
•JAMB expanded the number of UTME centres to 1,000 across Nigeria by February 2026.
•JAMB projected internally generated revenue of N23.8 billion for the year 2026.
•JAMB plans to remit N6 billion from its revenue to the Nigerian federation account in 2026.
•JAMB publicly instructed candidates on February 27, 2026, to report centres charging fees above the official limit.

What Could Happen If...

▸If JAMB successfully enforces the fee cap at all UTME centres students nationwide will benefit from affordable exam fees, potentially increasing access to higher education.

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🌍Nigeria

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🏛Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)UTME 2026: JAMB dismisses claims of fee hike AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Report centres charging above N8,700 UTME fee, JAMB tells candidates AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)JAMB projects N23.8bn IGR, expands UTME centres to 1,000 AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)JAMB targets N23.8bn IGR in 2026, plans N6bn remittance to federation account