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5 Nigerian Universities That Don’t Require JAMB UTME For Admission

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3 months ago

July 29, 2025

For many Nigerians, the dream of going to university often stalls at one major hurdle: JAMB UTME. Each year, students miss out on admission; some don’t meet the cut-off, others never get in despite passing, and a growing number are simply tired of the uncertainty. But there’s good news. A new generation of universities licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) are offering a different route, one that skips the JAMB UTME bottleneck.

These five NUC-approved institutions are changing the game by making university education more accessible, flexible, and aligned with real-world goals.

1. Miva Open University

Miva Open University is Nigeria’s first operational private open university that offers direct admission without JAMB UTME. Applicants need only five O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings. Miva is tech-driven, and courses are delivered via pre-recorded videos and PDFs via a learning management system online.

With a flexible, remote learning model, Miva allows students to study from anywhere and at their own pace, ideal for those juggling work, family, or other commitments. Tuition fee starts at ₦150,000 per semester with no any additional cost; the tuition is affordable, and students graduate with career-ready skills in fields like tech, business, and management.

2. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

The National Open University of Nigeria is the country’s first open and distance learning institution. While JAMB UTME isn’t required, candidates must meet standard O’Level requirements and apply through the NOUN portal.

With a self-paced system and wide national reach, NOUN is a choice for those seeking flexibility.

3. Iconic Open University

Iconic Open University is a new entrant in Nigeria’s open education space, offering flexible learning through a technology-driven model. Admission does not require JAMB UTME, though applicants must present valid O’Level results and meet other documentation requirements.

Designed for students seeking an alternative to traditional schooling, Iconic Open University provides a more personalised approach to higher education.

4. West Midlands Open University, Ibadan

Also licensed by the NUC, West Midlands Open University operates primarily online and accepts students without requiring JAMB UTME. With a focus on quality distance education, the institution allows students to complete their degree programmes remotely and on schedule.

Applicants must still meet O’Level standards and go through the school’s internal admission process.

5. Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja

Licensed in 2023, Al-Muhibbah Open University provides remote learning opportunities for a range of undergraduate courses. It offers admission without UTME, relying instead on O’Level performance and other standard entry requirements.

The university’s distance learning model offers flexibility and access, especially for students unable to attend traditional campus-based programmes.

What About JUPEB and IJMB?

Programmes like JUPEB and IJMB are well-known pathways to 200-level admission in some universities without JAMB. However, they often require 9 to 12 months of pre-university study, can be expensive, and do not guarantee automatic entry. Final admission still depends on performance and the university’s discretion.

The Road Ahead

The pressure to pass JAMB can leave many feeling stuck, but that no longer needs to be the case. These universities are offering students a chance to:

Begin their studies immediately
Learn flexibly and remotely
Graduate on time
Enter the workforce with confidence

Whether you’re trying again or just starting out, your university journey can begin without JAMB UTME. All you need is your O’Level result and the will to move forward.
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Police Arrests Principal Supplier Of Weapons To Bandits In Delta

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October 25, 2025

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The Special Assignment Team of the Delta state Police Command has arrested a key supplier of weapons to bandit groups in the northern part of Nigeria

The suspect, one Ahmed Ibrahim (31) male, resident of Ekpan in Uvwie local government area, has long been on the command’s watch list for his alleged role in several high-profile kidnapping and armed-robbery operations.

The Commands Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), Bright Edafe, in a statement disclosed that acting on credible intelligence from the Force Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU), Abuja, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, arrested a female suspects, one Jamila Abubakar, at Conoil Filling Station, Warri–Patani Road, Effurun.

The statement revealed that upon her arrest, officers discovered the cash sum of ₦550,000 neatly concealed beneath her bag and suspected to be proceeds from illicit transactions.

According to DAILY POST her apprehension provided a crucial lead that set off a well-coordinated follow-up operation.

“Buildin on that intelligence, the operatives stormed Niger-Cat area of Warri, where they successfully arrested a notorious arms peddler, one Ahmed Ibrahim (31) male, resident of Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area, at about 0725 hrs on 22nd October 2025.

“A search led to the recovery of a bag containing one hundred and fifteen rounds 115 rounds of 7.63mm AK-47 live ammunition, 220 rounds of SMG rifle ammunition, and 32 live cartridges”.

Edafe further noted, that preliminary investigations revealed that, the suspect is a key supplier of weapons to bandit groups in the north and has long been on the Command’s watch list for his alleged role in several high-profile kidnapping and armed-robbery operations.

According to the statement, Ahmed Ibrahim, is also linked to the kidnap and murder of one Ogheneovo Onemu (female), who was abducted on May 27, 2024 at Edjekota community in Ughelli North LGA, and later murdered after a ransom payment of ₦4,000,000.

Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, described the breakthrough as another testament to the Command’s unwavering commitment to stemming the flow of illegal arms, dismantling criminal syndicates, and bringing offenders to justice.

The CP urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information to aid the fight against crime, assuring the public that the Command will sustain its momentum against criminal elements and remain resolute in protecting the lives and property of all law-abiding citizens.

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ABU Makes Clarifications On Alleged Production Of Nuclear Weapons

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October 25, 2025

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Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has dismissed a viral social media video alleging that the institution was involved in developing nuclear weapons for Nigeria.

The university’s Director of Public Affairs, Auwalu Umar, made this clarifications in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Zaria.

Umar revealed the video is AI-generated and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public about Nigeria’s peaceful nuclear energy programme.

According to him, the video falsely claimed that Nigerian scientists in the 1980s secretly enriched weapons-grade uranium in Kaduna and that ABU researchers obtained centrifuge equipment from the AQ Khan network in Pakistan.

“The claim is baseless, unfounded, and unsubstantiated,” he said.

He explained that during the 1980s, most scientists at ABU’s Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT) were still undergoing training abroad and therefore could not have been involved in any uranium enrichment activity.

Umar clarified that the university had no connection with the AQ Khan network and had never received any equipment for constructing a centrifuge or nuclear device.

He noted that by 1987, the only nuclear-related facility at the institution was a 14 MeV Neutron Generator, which became operational in 1988.

“Nigeria’s first nuclear reactor, NIRR-1, was established much later in 1996 under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Technical Cooperation Programme and commissioned in 2004,” he explained.

Umar stressed that Nigeria’s nuclear activities had always been open, transparent, and strictly for peaceful purposes in line with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Pelindaba Treaty, which both prohibit the development of nuclear weapons.

He reaffirmed that the Centre for Energy Research and Training, established in 1976, operates in collaboration with the IAEA and international partners from the United States, Russia, and China.

“The centre has never engaged in any secret weapons programme,” Umar emphasised, adding that ABU’s research focus remains on peaceful applications of nuclear science for national development.

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Obasanjo Holds Memorial Service For Late Wife, Stella, Says She Lived Serving Others

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October 25, 2025

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Twenty years after her passing, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, his family, aides, and acquaintances honoured his late wife and former First Lady, Mrs Stella Obasanjo, at a memorial service.

The memorial service was held on Saturday, at the Chapel of Christ King of Glory, located within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta Ogun State Capital.

Recall that Mrs Obasanjo passed away on October 23, 2005, at the age of 59, after an unsuccessful elective liposuction treatment and stomach tuck in Spain. The procedure was planned to coincide with her 60th birthday.

During a brief interview following the service, Obasanjo stated, “We are here to celebrate a life of service.”

DAILY POST reports that the event had in attendance Stella’s son Muyiwa, former Ogun State Governors, Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun, among other notable dignitaries.

In his testimony during the church service, John Abebe, Stella’s younger brother, testified that the former first lady would be remembered for her contagious smile, which he claimed always warmed people’s hearts.

He said “Sister Stella was somebody you just couldn’t get angry with because she would always smile through everything, every difficulty.”

Similarly her only child, Muyiwa, described her as one who was strict and would never tolerate any nonsense.

“She was caring and protective. As an only child. most people understand that, but also strict and would not tolerate any deviation from you. So, I have kept that in mind, and I have continued to try to live my life that way.”

Speaking with newsmen, Daniel and Amosun praised Stella’s candour, saying she lived an exemplary life .