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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has completed the disbursement of ₦1,570,671,200 to computer-based test (CBT) centres nationwide for services rendered during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration exercise, the board announced in its latest official bulletin released today.
Registration ran from January 26 to February 26, 2026, with no extension granted despite calls from some stakeholders for additional time. JAMB collects the ₦700 CBT service charge – bundled into the candidate ePIN fee – and remits the centres’ portion weekly to ensure transparency and prevent exploitation.
The system was introduced to eliminate multiple on-site payments, reduce opportunities for unauthorized charges, and reinforce the cashless registration process, particularly at privately owned centres. Candidates purchase the ePIN (inclusive of the CBT fee) and proceed to any accredited centre without further payments.
To enforce compliance and accountability, JAMB applies the “No View, No Pay” policy: centres whose registration activities cannot be remotely monitored from headquarters in Abuja have payments withheld until full visibility and compliance are restored.
Weekly remittance breakdowns from the bulletin show:
- Week 2: ₦339,549,000 paid to 936 centres
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Week 3: ₦199,120,700 to 400 centres
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Week 4: ₦527,235,400 to 705 centres
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Week 5: ₦553,062,600 to 768 centres
JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin clarified that the figures cover all CBT-related payments, including Direct Entry transactions, and that some centres with monitoring issues were temporarily withheld pending resolution.
The successful payout reinforces JAMB’s commitment to technology-driven transparency in tertiary admissions. The board reaffirmed its resolve to sustain the cashless policy and introduce further measures to ensure a seamless experience for candidates nationwide.
The remittance process has not been without controversy.
Some CBT centre operators have previously accused JAMB of delayed payments or deductions, leading to public complaints and threats of strike action in past registration cycles. In 2025, a group of centres in the South-East staged a brief protest over alleged shortfalls, claiming JAMB was withholding funds due to minor technical glitches in remote monitoring.
JAMB responded by reiterating the “No View, No Pay” policy and stating that only centres with verifiable registration logs receive full payment. Critics, including some private centre owners, argue the policy is punitive and disadvantages smaller operators with less reliable internet or infrastructure.
The 2026 exercise saw fewer public complaints, likely due to improved monitoring tools and early sensitization. However, some candidates and parents still raised concerns on social media about high incidental costs (transport, cybercafé fees) despite the bundled ePIN system.
Education stakeholders welcomed the remittance as a sign of improved accountability and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has commended JAMB for timely payments but calls for increased dialogue to address rural centres’ connectivity challenges.
The 2026 UTME proper is scheduled to begin in April, with CBT centres expected to play a central role in delivering the examination. JAMB has promised continued innovation to maintain transparency and fairness.
