JAMB Lifts Ban on SIM Swap and Email Change for Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lifted the ban on SIM swap and email change services for candidates, according to a statement from the board.

Background

• Nigeria's JAMB, the national examination body, had earlier prohibited candidates from swapping SIM cards or changing email addresses after registration.
• The move was aimed at preventing SIM swap scams, which have been on the rise in recent times.

Policy Update

The board has revised its policy to enable candidates who have lost or acquired new SIM cards or changed their email addresses to update their profiles.

• Candidates are required to visit designated JAMB CBT (Computer-Based Test) Centres and State Offices for biometric verification.
• The process involves uploading a scanned copy of a court affidavit confirming the change of SIM card/email address.

How to Update Candidate Profile

1. Log into your JAMB profile using your email address and registration number.
2. Pay the prescribed fee at any JAMB accredited bank.
3. Head to a designated JAMB CBT Centre or State Office for biometric verification.
4. Provide a scanned copy of a court affidavit confirming the change of SIM card/email address.
5. The updated profile will be updated within 48 hours.

JAMB's Warning

JAMB cautioned candidates to use the facility for genuine cases only.

• The board warned that candidates who engage in SIM swap scams or attempt to change their email addresses repeatedly for fraudulent purposes will be sanctioned.
• The board will collaborate with law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute such candidates.

JAMB's Statement

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new policy that will enable candidates who have lost or acquired new SIM cards or changed their email addresses to update their profiles.

• The policy change comes after a rise in SIM swap scams and other fraudulent activities.
• The move is aimed at protecting candidates from SIM swap scams and ensuring that their profiles are updated to reflect the changes in their SIM cards and email addresses.

JAMB's Reason

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lifted the restriction on SIM swap and email change, citing security concerns and the need to protect candidates from SIM swap scams.

• The board cited the surge in SIM swap scams and other fraudulent activities as the reason for the policy change.
• The move is aimed at ensuring that candidates' profiles are updated to reflect the changes in their SIM cards and email addresses.

How to Update Your Profile

To update your profile, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your JAMB profile using your email address and registration number.
2. Pay the prescribed fee at any accredited bank.
3. Report to a designated JAMB centre (CBT or State Office) for biometric verification.
4. Provide a scanned copy of a court affidavit confirming the change of SIM card or email address.
5. Upon verification, your profile will be updated within 48 hours.

JAMB's Warnings

JAMB has cautioned candidates to utilise the facility for genuine cases only.

• The board warned that candidates who engage in SIM swap scams or attempt to change their email addresses repeatedly for fraudulent purposes will be sanctioned.
• JAMB will collaborate with law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute such candidates.

JAMB's Statement

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new policy that will allow candidates to swap SIM cards and change email addresses without compromising the security of their profiles.

• The move follows a surge in SIM swap scams and other fraudulent activities.
• The new policy aims to ensure that candidates' profiles are updated to reflect the changes in their SIM cards and email addresses.

JAMB's Reason

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