Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked claims that the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer needed for admissions into tertiary institutions.

In a statement by its spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, the education ministry said JAMB remains the sole authorised body for admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions.

The statement described contrary information as false and baseless.

"At no point did the Ministry issue or authorise any statement suggesting that JAMB is no longer mandatory for admission into tertiary institutions," the statement said.

"For the avoidance of doubt, JAMB remains the statutory and legally empow...