JAMB to Introduce Facial Verification for UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board ( JAMB ) has announced plans to roll out Facial Biometric Verification (FBV) for candidates sitting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The policy shift, detailed in the examination body’s weekly bulletin, represents a significant upgrade to JAMB’s security infrastructure. Under the new arrangement, the board will partner with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to cross-check candidates’ live facial profiles directly