How Many State Polytechnics Are in Nigeria?

There are 49 state polytechnics in Nigeria. The first and oldest state-owned polytechnic in Nigeria is the Institute of Management and Technology popularly known as IMT located in Enugu which was established in 1965. Management of state polytechnics in Nigeria As stated in our previous post, ownership of polytechnic lies in federal, state, and private hands. Management of … Read more

What Is a Polytechnic?

A polytechnic is specifically designed to teach and offer real-world practical training to individuals for them to be useful in all facets of economic and managerial activities. Polytechnics offer entry-level employment skills to their students to function as technicians, technologists, higher technicians, and professionals in their chosen fields. In Nigeria, a certificate of operation of a polytechnic … Read more

Golden Tips on How to Write an Extended Essay

An extended essay tests your academic and intellectual independence. It gives you the freedom to choose the topic within a range of subjects you are studying in class. The essay will also test your understanding of the topics studied throughout the years you have undertaken the course. The freedom to choose a topic and perspective … Read more

Full List: 24 Prohibited Items By JAMB

JAMB Prohibited Items for UTME Candidates Nigeria

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) continues to update the list of prohibited items on its official website and its social media handles following different tactics used by the highly-techy candidates for the examination. Before now, JAMB prohibited items that candidates are not allowed to take into the examination hall were not up to … Read more

Guideline on JAMB Examination Slip Reprint

JAMB Examination Slip Reprint Guideline

JAMB examination slip contains details of applicants including their names, date of birth, gender, state and local government of origin, the registration number of candidates, and the institutions of choice of the candidates. Like ExamLabs, JAMB issues registration slip after the completion of registration while each candidate is expected to reprint the exam slip. In … Read more

Formation of JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board)

Joint Admission Matriculation Board JAMB

Before the establishment of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in 1978, the only seven universities owned by the federal government of Nigeria at the time conducted their entrance examination and solely determined who was qualified. JAMB is one of the agencies of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education. It’s one of the most active in … Read more