The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has issued a strong warning to candidates preparing for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which is set to commence on April 16, 2026. With over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate, JAMB's registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, emphasized the importance of integrity and hard work, urging candidates to avoid any form of examination malpractice. He noted that several candidates from the previous UTME have already faced legal consequences for infractions such as impersonation and result falsification. JAMB has implemented advanced technology to detect and apprehend offenders, making it riskier than ever to engage in dishonest practices. The Board has stated that it will not entertain pleas for leniency and has warned candidates against falling prey to scammers promising inflated scores. JAMB is responsible for administering the UTME for prospective undergraduates in Nigerian universities, as well as similar examinations for monotechnics, polytechnics, and colleges of education.