The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has identified 2,658 illegal admissions conducted by 17 tertiary institutions during the 2024/2025 academic session.

According to JAMB, the affected institutions bypassed the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), the official platform for regulating and validating all admission offers in Nigeria.

Data released by the board show that Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University recorded the highest number of irregular admissions with 1,847 cases, followed by Osun State University with 492.

Other schools implicated include Abubakar Tafari Ali Polytechnic, the University of Calabar, and Redeemer’s University.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, warned that institutions found guilty of such practices would face strict sanctions, including the withdrawal of accreditation and disciplinary action against involved officials.

JAMB reiterated that all admissions carried out outside the CAPS framework remain invalid and that affected students may lose eligibility for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

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A recent windstorm has severely damaged the top floor of the Bassey Asuquo Administrative Block at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), exposing sensitive documents and disrupting operations at the institution.

The storm, which lasted less than 30 minutes, tore off the roof of the Vice Chancellor’s office and parts of the Registry and Audit Units. Although university management attributed the destruction to natural causes, a campus-based advocacy group, the Concerned University Community, is calling for an independent investigation.

In a statement, the group’s spokesperson, Bassey Obono, described the incident as evidence of “deep administrative lapses,” questioning why only one building sustained major damage while similar structures nearby remained intact. “This anomaly demands a thorough probe,” the group said.

The group also raised concerns over the building’s closure for three days before the incident. “Could this closure have been linked to attempts to conceal institutional irregularities?” it asked.

UNICAL is already under scrutiny following protests by staff unions over issues including employment disputes and alleged illegal salary deductions. Obono further alleged that some staff had been denied access to the building, possibly to block legal processes.

University authorities deny any wrongdoing, stating that emergency measures are being taken to secure the premises and protect documents. “Necessary measures are being taken to ensure safety, restore operations, and protect sensitive documents,” the institution said.

Despite these assurances, pressure continues to mount for a transparent probe. “The circumstances surrounding this incident raise questions that should not be ignored,” Obono said.

Source: Guardian

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