JAMB 2025 Exam Cancellation: Nigerian Students Express Outrage

Concerns Rise Over Potential Cancellation of 2025 UTME JAMB Exams in Nigeria LAGOS, NIGERIA— Anxiety is growing among Nigerian students following reports that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), may be canceled and rewritten. This news has sparked widespread debate and frustration, particularly among those who have already taken the exam multiple times. "How person go write 1 exam 3 times inside 1 year?" one student lamented in a viral video circulating on social media, expressing the sentiment of many. The video highlights the stress and financial burden placed on students due to the uncertainty surrounding the exam. The potential cancellation is linked to allegations of irregularities, but official confirmation is yet to be released from JAMB. Students are calling for transparency and clarity from the board regarding the future of the 2025 UTME. While JAMB has not yet issued an official statement, the uncertainty surrounding the exam's fate underscores the need for improved exam administration and support for students navigating this crucial stage of their education. The situation highlights the challenges faced by students in Nigeria's education system and the need for greater clarity and transparency in the exam process.