The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has received a damning report from its Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEIi), detailing thousands of technology-driven malpractices uncovered during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Presenting the report in Abuja, the Chairman of the Committee, Jake Epelle, revealed that the investigation uncovered 4,251 cases of “finger blending”, a form of biometric fraud used to bypass identity verification as well as 192 confirmed instances of AI-assisted impersonation, achieved through image morphing.
The panel, which was inaugurated on August 18, was tasked with investigating growing exam malpractices, reviewing existing JAMB systems, and recommending necessary reforms to protect the integrity of the examination process.
Beyond biometric and AI-related fraud, the committee also identified 1,878 cases of false disability claims, use of forged documents, multiple NIN registrations, and extensive collusion between candidates and organized exam syndicates.
Epelle expressed deep concern over the sophistication and normalization of malpractice in Nigeria’s education system.
“Malpractice has become highly organised, technology-driven, and dangerously normalised,” he said, highlighting the role of parents, tutorial centres, schools, and even some Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in facilitating the fraud.
He also pointed out that weak legal enforcement frameworks continue to hamper accountability, allowing the practice to persist with little consequence.
In response, the committee urged JAMB to adopt a multi-layered strategy to tackle exam fraud.
Among the key recommendations were; Deployment of AI-driven biometric anomaly detection tools, Real-time examination monitoring systems and Establishment of a centralised Examination Security Operations Centre.
The panel stressed that only through coordinated technological investment and legal reform can the credibility of Nigeria’s admission process be fully restored.
