JAMB Lifts Ban On SIM Swap, Email Change For UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has lifted its long-standing ban on SIM card swapping and registered email address changes for candidates, introducing a new verification process that allows eligible candidates to update their credentials under strict security measures.
The new policy, which takes effect from Monday, September 21, 2026, is aimed at helping candidates who have lost access to the phone numbers or email addresses originally used for their JAMB registration.
JAMB announced the development in a statement issued on Monday by its Acting Director of Public Affairs and Protocols, Dr Fabian Benjamin.
According to the Board, candidates can now replace their...