JAMB: Muslim Candidates May Wear Hijabs for Registration

[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 22/02/2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that Muslim female candidates are permitted to keep their hijabs on during the 2026 UTME registration process, following reports of confusion at a centre in Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.In an official statement on X, JAMB stressed that no directive has ever banned hijabs. The only requirement is that both ears remain visible during the biometric photo capture a standard global practice for accurate facial recognition and identification, similar to passport and visa applications.“For clarity, candidates are not required (…)

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