Abuja, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of admissions into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme at eight Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.
In a statement issued by JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the Board explained that the decision was based on the Council of Legal Education (CLE)’s suspension of the law programmes at the affected institutions. The CLE, which oversees legal education in Nigeria, had previously withdrawn its accreditation for these universities’ law faculties.
Affected Universities
The following universities will not admit candidates into their LL.B programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session:
- Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
- Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
- Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
- Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
Additionally, JAMB stated that the suspension of law admissions at the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, will last for two academic sessions—2025/2026 and 2026/2027.
“As a result, JAMB will not approve any admissions for candidates seeking to enroll in the Law programme at the aforementioned universities for the 2025/2026 academic session,” the statement read.
Implications for Admission Seekers
The suspension means that candidates intending to study Law at these institutions will not be able to select them during the 2025 UTME registration. JAMB has advised affected candidates to consider alternative institutions with CLE-accredited law programmes.
This announcement comes ahead of the 2025 UTME registration, which was initially scheduled to begin on January 31 but has now been postponed to February 3, 2025, to accommodate necessary adjustments to JAMB’s registration template.
JAMB’s Commitment to Academic Standards
JAMB reiterated that it remains committed to ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s legal education system. It also reaffirmed its dedication to processing admissions transparently through its Central Admission Processing System (CAPS).
Prospective law students are advised to check JAMB’s official website or contact the Council of Legal Education for a list of accredited universities offering law programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
