JAMB Lifts SIM Swap and Email Change Restriction for UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a major change affecting candidates who need to update their registered telephone numbers or email addresses. The examination body has lifted its previous restriction on SIM swapping and changes to registered email addresses for candidates. The development is expected to provide relief to candidates who have lost access to the phone numbers or email accounts originally linked to their JAMB profiles. JAMB explained that improvements in identity authentication and biometric verification systems have made it possible to review the earlier restriction. Under the previous arrangement, candidates faced significant limitations when they lost access to their registered telephone numbers or needed to change their email details. The revised position means eligible candidates can now seek changes through the procedures approved by JAMB. The board has, however, stressed the importance of proper identity verification in handling such requests. The development is particularly relevant during the admission season, when candidates depend on their registered contact details to receive important information concerning their UTME and admission processes. Candidates have been advised to follow JAMB’s official procedures rather than relying on unofficial agents or individuals promising to make changes on their behalf. The announcement also comes at a time when thousands of Nigerian students are actively monitoring admission updates from universities and other tertiary institutions. Candidates who have been unable to access their registered numbers or email accounts should therefore pay attention to JAMB’s latest instructions before attempting to make changes.