JAMB Won’t Approve Admissions into Law Programmes at Eight Universities for 2025/2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will not conduct or approve admissions into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programmes at eight Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision follows a suspension of the affected LL.B programmes by the Council of Legal Education (CLE), JAMB said in a statement signed by its Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. 0
The universities affected, according to the JAMB statement, are: Kwara State University (Malete), Bingham University (Karu), Redeemers University (Ede), Western Delta University (Oghara), Taraba State University (Jalingo), Arthur Jarvis University (Akpabuyo), Alex Ekwueme Federal University (Ndufu-Alike) and the Nigerian Police Academy (Wudil). JAMB clarified that it will not approve any admissions for candidates seeking to register for Law at these institutions for the 2025/2026 session. 1
What triggered the suspension?
JAMB’s action follows a directive from the Council of Legal Education (CLE), which is the regulatory body responsible for legal education and professional legal training in Nigeria. Where CLE suspends or withdraws accreditation for an LL.B programme, JAMB says it cannot process admissions into that programme for the affected session(s). This is intended to protect prospective law students from enrolling in programmes that do not meet the required standards for legal training. 2
Special note on the Nigerian Police Academy
JAMB’s statement highlighted the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, as a special case: the ban on law admissions there will last for two academic sessions — 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 — meaning the Academy will not have JAMB-approved law intakes for those sessions. Candidates who included the Police Academy for law are therefore advised to change their choices or select alternative programmes. 3
Immediate implications for applicants
If you are a UTME or Direct Entry candidate who selected any of the affected institutions for the LL.B programme, take these steps immediately:
- Change your programme or institution on the JAMB portal — if you still want to pursue law, consider other accredited universities that remain open for law admissions this cycle.
- Choose a related alternative — if you don’t want to change institution, switch to a related programme such as Political Science, International Relations, or Criminology where available, and where your UTME score and O’Level subjects fit the entry requirements.
- Monitor official updates — follow JAMB’s official channels for any changes, clarifications, or additions to the affected list. 4
- Contact your chosen schools — if you’re unsure, contact the admissions office of the institution you applied to for clarity on next steps.
These actions will help ensure you are not left stranded when admissions are processed on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
What this means for universities
For the universities involved, the suspension is a signal to address whatever deficiencies CLE identified in their LL.B programmes — whether academic standards, staffing, infrastructure, or curriculum gaps. Until CLE reinstates accreditation (and JAMB is notified accordingly), those institutions cannot admit new law students through JAMB’s processes. Officials at affected institutions will typically publish internal guidance for their applicants; candidates should check institutional websites for updates. 5
How to verify updates and avoid rumours
To avoid misinformation, always verify such developments through primary sources:
- JAMB official website and social media channels (for formal statements and guidance). JAMB official site. 6
- Council of Legal Education notices for accreditation decisions (CLE).
- Official news outlets that covered the story (e.g., Vanguard, Channels, Punch) for contextual reporting. 7
If you need help: practical next steps
1. Log into your JAMB CAPS dashboard and update your programme choice if necessary.
2. If you need guidance on alternative programmes or changing choices, check our guide on How to Check If Your O’Level Result Is Uploaded on JAMB Portal and our post on JAMB CBT challenges in Nigeria for more context.
3. Keep printed and digital records of any change you make on the JAMB portal.
Conclusion
JAMB’s move to withhold approvals for law admissions at the listed institutions is regulatory in nature and aimed at protecting the integrity of legal education and prospective students. Affected candidates should act quickly to change choices or select alternate programmes, while the institutions must work to meet CLE standards so they can resume admitting law students in future sessions. For official statements, always rely on JAMB’s releases and CLE notices. 8
Sources & further reading: JAMB statement (news coverage) — Vanguard, Channels TV, Punch; CLE regulatory notices. 9
