By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has uncovered 2,658 illegal admissions conducted by 17 universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education during the 2024/2025 academic session.
Leading the list is Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University with 1,847 cases, followed by Osun State University (492) and Abubakar Tafari Ali Polytechnic (148).
Others include the Federal College of Animal and Health Production (66) and the University of Calabar (28).
JAMB said any admission processed outside its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), is illegal, warning institutions and candidates against bypassing the system.
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa has also cautioned that schools found guilty of admission racketeering will face sanctions, including withdrawal of licences and disciplinary actions against erring officials.
Introduced in 2017, CAPS ensures transparency and merit-based admission.
JAMB further warned that students who accept offers outside CAPS risk being disqualified from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), programme.
