The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEIi) has submitted its report, revealing how technology-driven malpractice is threatening the integrity of Nigeria’s admission process.
While presenting the report in Abuja to JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Committee Chairman, Jake Epelle, disclosed that investigations into the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) uncovered 4,251 cases of “finger blending” and 192 cases of AI-assisted impersonation through image morphing.
In addition, the committee reported 1,878 instances of false disability claims, forged documents, multiple National Identification Number (NIN) registrations, and collusion between candidates and examination syndicates.
The panel, inaugurated on August 18, was tasked with probing rising infractions, assessing JAMB’s systems, and recommending reforms.
Epelle noted with concern that malpractice has become highly organised, technologically advanced, and worryingly normalised. He further revealed that parents, tutorial centres, schools, and some CBT operators were involved in the fraudulent practices, while weak legal frameworks continued to hinder enforcement.
To address the challenge, the committee urged JAMB to adopt a multi-faceted approach, including the deployment of AI-powered biometric anomaly detection tools, real-time monitoring, and the establishment of a central Examination Security Operations Centre.
