Malpractice: Kano school charges N30,000 per student for grades

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission has commenced an investigation into alleged examination malpractice at the Supreme Intelligence College, Kano.

The Chairman of the commission, Mr Muhuyi Magaji, on Wednesday explained that the investigation followed a complaint it received over an allegation that the school was charging N30, 000 per student.

Magaji said the petition alleged that another N6,000 was said to have been collected prior to the WAEC examination under the pretext that it would be used to settle examination supervisors for better grades.

“After the settlement of the initial N6,000 to the dismay of the aggrieved parents who reported the matter to this office, they were again asked to pay additional N1,500 for the children to be issued with a calculator for the for mathematics examination,” he said.

The chairman said it was reported that parents who could afford the N1,500 were given a separate class to write their exams while those who could not afford the money were threatened with failure.

“This is a serious allegation of corruption which the commission deemed necessary to investigate and thus invoke its powers under the provisions of sections 9 and 15 of the state Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission Law 2008 (as amended).

“We have visited the school in our effort to investigate the matter especially the allegation of separating the students in view of their failure to comply with the corruption demand,” he said.

He said the commission had already reported the matter to the state government in view of the fact that many private and public schools were involved in this malfeasance.

“It was revealed to the office that only two private schools in the state are not complying with this illegal attitude of paying kickback for grades.

“A substantial number of public schools also engages in such illegal act in connivance with the students and in some cases the parents,” Magaji said.

According to him, this type of shady deals may look like a ‘petty corruption’, but in reality, it serves as the breeding platform for a large scale corrupt generation.

“Investigation suggested that the students are fully aware of the ugly trend which exposes them to corrupt activities at an early stage in life,’’ said the chairman.

He assured that the commission would investigate the matter thoroughly in the best interest of the country’s educational system, societal norms and values.

(NAN)

Education: Jamb cut off Mark

The cut off mark for JAMB varies from course of study to course of study. Below you will find all the essential JAMB news about cut off marks for gaining admission in 2017.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released JAMB 2017/2018 cut off marks for all Nigerian universities.
According to Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, the JAMB registrar, the general cut-off mark is between 150-200, depending on the university.

Moreover, he added that some colleges could lessen JAMB cut off marks to 150, while the others can increase them to 200 and higher.

*.Akwa-Ibom State University (AKSU) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Anambra State University Uli (ANSU) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Auchi Polytechnic JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Benson Idahosa University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Bauchi State University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Bells University of Technology JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Bowen University JAMB cut off mark – 170*

*.Benue State University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Bayero University Kano JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Covenant University cut off mark for JAMB – 180*

*.Cross River University (CRUTECH) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Dental School Enugu JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Ebonyi State University (EBSU) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Enugu State University of Science Technology (ESUT) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal Polytechnic Nekede JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti JAMB cut off mark – 170*

*.Federal Polytechnic (Bida) JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Federal Poly Ede JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Federal Polytechnic Idah JAMB cut off mark – 150*


*.Federal Polytechnic Ilaro JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Federal Polytechnic Offa JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Federal Polytechnic Oko JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Federal University of Agric Makurdi JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University Dutse JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University Dutsin-Ma JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University Kashere JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University Lafia JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University Lokoja JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University Ndufu-Alike JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University Otuoke JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University Oye-Ekiti JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University of Petroleum Resources JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University of Technology Akure JAMB cut off mark – 200*

*.Federal University of Technology Owerri JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Federal University Wukari JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Gombe State University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Imo State Polytechnic JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Imo State University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Institute of Management and Technology JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Kaduna Polytechnic JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Kaduna State University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Kogi state polytechnic JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Kogi State University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Kebbi State University of Science and Technology JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Kano University of Science and Technology JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Kwara State University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Lagos Polytechnic JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Lagos State University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) JAMB cut off mark – 200*

*.Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Nasarawa State University, Keffi JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU/UNIZIK) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Obafemi Awolowo University JAMB cut off mark – 200*

*.Olabisi Onabanjo University OOU JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Osun State University (UNIOSUN) JAMB cut off mark – 180 (Economics, Accounting, Law, andPolitical Science– 200)*

*.Polytechnic Ibadan JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.TAI Solarin University of Education (TASUED) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Umaru Musa Yaradua University JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Usman Danfodio University Sokoto UDUSOK JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.The University of Abuja JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.Uniben cut off mark for JAMB JAMB cut off mark – 200*

*.The University of Calabar JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.The University of Ibadan cut off mark for JAMB – 200*

*.Unilag JAMB cut off mark for allcourses– 200*

*.Unilorin cut off mark for JAMB – 180 (Please take into consideration that the cut off mark may differ depending on the university course)*

*.University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.University of Uyo (UNIUYO) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

*.UNN cut off mark for JAMB – 180*

*.Yabatech JAMB cut off mark JAMB cut off mark – 150*

*.Yobe State University (YSU) JAMB cut off mark – 180*

Now you know all JAMB cut off marks for 2017/2018 for all Nigerian colleges and universities. Choose your institutions and get ready for upcoming exams. *Good Luck!*

*nerhxeer gurien*

Official: JAMB suspends UTME mock exam, extends registration by two weeks

Education- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the extension of registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination by two weeks.

The organisation also said it had rescheduled the UTME to between May 13 and 20.

The Registrar/Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, who made the announcement at a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, said the Mock Examination had been out on hold indefinitely, while a new date will be communicated to candidates.

Details Later…

JAMB Candidates can now buy registration pin from ‘comfort of their homes’

Good news to the candidates of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as the body says prospective candidates of the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now purchase registration pin through the Remita platform.

Remita is an e-payments and e-collections solution on a single multi-bank platform.

According to a statement released on Sunday, JAMB says candidates can now purchase the pins “from the comfort of their homes”.

The board said it had to introduce the extra avenue as a result of the challenges faced by the candidates at designated banks and NIPOST.

Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, said, “To further cushion the effect of these challenges, we have decided to bring the Remita mode on board. Candidates can now purchase the pin for registration from the comfort of their homes.

“So, aside the banks and NIPOST, candidates can now purchase the pins through Remita,” read the statement.

“In as much as we want to be inclusive, we cannot look the other way while students’ records and national statistics are mutilated. Ours is an examination, so we cannot be guided by primordial consideration over quality and standard.

“Don’t forget, it is virtually impossible to regulate the activities of these business centres as their mode of operations did not provide necessary details about them.

“These problems created by cafes make information gathering, processing and administration of examination cumbersome as records and data of candidates are distorted.

“The accreditation centres are on the board’s website for easy identification cohesion and smooth operation,” he said.

Goodnews! Senate extends JAMB's UTME validity period to 3 years

The Senate on Thursday extended the validity period of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to three years against the present one year.

Senate President Bukola Saraki, in appreciating his distinguished colleagues for their work towards the passage of the bill commented that the new amendments will indeed bring financial relief to students as well as parents and reduce bottlenecks and corruption in the admission process.

The extension was sequel to the amendment of the Act establishing the JAMB and it scaled through third reading today.