News
JAMB approves one-time change of registered phone number, email – Technology Times
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reviewed its policy to allow candidates who have lost access to their registered GSM numbers or email addresses to update their details through a secure and controlled process.
The service commenced on September 21, 2026, and is available only at designated JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres, including Professional Test Centres (PTC) and Public Registration Centres (PRC), as well as State Offices where applicable.
JAMB says the revised policy is intended for candidates with genuine cases involving loss of access to the GSM number and/or email address registered with the board. The board says the service can be accessed only once, meaning candidates who use the facility will not be able to repeat the change through the same process.
The restriction to a single use also places emphasis on the accuracy of the new contact information provided by candidates. Those eligible for the service are expected to ensure that their replacement phone number and email address are valid and remain accessible to them.
JAMB.
“Please note: The service can be accessed only once and is subject to strict identity and biometric verification,” JAMB says.
The identity and biometric verification requirements are part of the safeguards put in place to ensure that requests to change candidates’ registered contact details are made by the legitimate owners of the records. Candidates seeking to use the service are therefore required to visit designated JAMB centres rather than relying on individuals or unofficial channels to process the changes on their behalf.
The board also warned candidates to be cautious about unauthorised persons offering to assist with the process. “For your security, use only designated JAMB centres and avoid unauthorised persons or channels,” JAMB says. The policy change provides a formal avenue for candidates who may have lost access to the phone number or email address originally linked to their JAMB records.
Such loss of access can make it difficult for candidates to receive communications or use services connected to their registered details. The revised process allows eligible candidates to update the affected GSM number, email address or both, subject to JAMB’s verification requirements.
The restriction to a single use also places emphasis on the accuracy of the new contact information provided by candidates. Those eligible for the service are expected to ensure that their replacement phone number and email address are valid and remain accessible to them.
JAMB’s process is therefore limited to designated centres where the necessary identity and biometric checks can be conducted.
The board has not opened the service to unauthorised agents or other informal channels, and candidates are expected to follow the approved procedure when seeking to update their records.
The service, which began on September 21, is now available to candidates with genuine cases of lost access to their registered GSM numbers or email addresses, subject to the board’s verification process.
Views: 7
JOS GHETTO STORIES
Your Beginning Is Not Your Ending.
Welcome to Jos Ghetto Stories — a new Jos Events series created to tell the stories that are often overlooked, but should never be forgotten.
From the narrow streets of Gangare, Nasarawa, Angwan Rogo, Jenta-Adamu, Congo-Russia, Tudun Wada, Katako, Dadin Kowa, Bukuru and other communities across Jos, there are children growing up surrounded by challenges many of us may never fully understand.
Some wake up without knowing where their next meal will come from.
Some go to school with torn shoes.
Some live in crowded homes, struggle to afford basic needs, or watch their parents battle every day just to keep the family going.
And some are already beginning to believe that because they were born into hardship, hardship is all life has to offer them.
But we are here to tell them something different.
YOU CAN STILL BECOME GREAT.
Your address does not determine your destiny.
The street you grew up on does not decide the height you can reach.
Poverty may be part of your story, but it does not have to be the final chapter.
Look at Jos.
This city has produced and nurtured people who have gone on to make their mark far beyond the streets where their journeys began.
John Obi Mikel and Ogenyi Onazi, Ahmed Musa went from Jos to becoming aome of Nigeria’s most recognisable footballers, they all grew up from the Ghetto streets of Jos and made it in life through football to the point of representing Nigeria at the highest level.
Jeremiah Gyang, M.I Abaga and Ice Prince carried the sound and creativity of Jos into the Nigerian music industry and beyond.
P-Square and 2Baba are among the major names whose stories are connected to Jos.
Saint Obi,Dayo Okeniyi took their journey from Jos into international acting, while filmmakers Dimbo Atiya and Kenneth Gyang, have used film to tell stories that travel far beyond home.
And there are many more whose names may not yet be famous—but whose stories prove that greatness can rise from ordinary beginnings. 
So when we walk through the streets of Jos and meet these children, we are not looking at “ghetto children.”
We are looking at future doctors, engineers, footballers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, teachers, leaders, creatives and nation builders.
We are looking at potential.
We are looking at dreams waiting for an opportunity.
Because sometimes, all a child needs is somebody to look them in the eyes and say:
“I believe in you.”
That is what Jos Ghetto Stories is about.
We will tell the stories of the streets.
We will show the struggles.
We will celebrate the talent.
We will listen to the dreams.
And most importantly, we will remind every young person watching that you can become the best version of yourself, regardless of where you started.
Your parents may not have everything.
Your environment may not be perfect.
You may not have the opportunities others have.
But never allow your circumstances to convince you that you cannot become somebody.
The world may see a child from the slum.
We see a future star.
The world may see a difficult beginning.
We see a story waiting to become extraordinary.
This is Jos Ghetto Stories.
Stories from the streets.
Stories of struggle.
Stories of hope.
Stories of talent.
Stories of resilience.
Stories of people who refuse to let their circumstances define them.
Because from the streets of Jos, greatness can rise.
And perhaps, the next great story is the child standing beside you.
JOS EVENTS PRESENTS: JOS GHETTO STORIES.
Your Beginning Is Not Your Ending.
Dream. Believe. Rise.
-
News3 days ago2027: El-Rufai’s detention could hurt APC, generate sympathy – SEDSAC director, other analysts express views
-
News4 days ago
Nigerians warned as AI creates new sextortion threat – Technology Times
-
News2 days ago
Lucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost 2 years
-
Business3 days ago
NAIPE 11th Annual Conference Moves to 12 Noon as 28 Stakeholders Back Event
