The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) is temporarily unavailable due to technical challenges associated with its hosting arrangements. The disruption began on September 26, 2026, and the board is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. CAPS is a critical platform for processing admissions into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The board has commenced intensive engagement with the hosting organization to identify and rectify the problem.
According to JAMB's Ag. Director, Public Affairs and Protocol Department, Fabian Benjamin, the board is conscious of the timing of the disruption, which coincides with the peak period of the admission exercise. Institutions are actively processing admissions, and candidates are awaiting the outcome of admission decisions. The board considers it essential to inform the public about the cause of the disruption, rather than leaving stakeholders to speculate. This move is in line with JAMB's commitment to transparency and accountability.
The temporary disruption of CAPS has caused inconvenience to candidates, institutions, and other users of the platform. However, JAMB assures stakeholders that it is working round the clock with the hosting organization to resolve the issue and restore CAPS to full functionality within the shortest possible time. The board regrets the inconvenience caused and appreciates the patience and understanding of all stakeholders.
JAMB will review the circumstances surrounding the disruption to prevent a recurrence of such interruptions. The board is committed to ensuring a transparent, orderly, and coordinated admissions process. CAPS plays a critical role in achieving this goal, and the board will take measures to prevent future disruptions.
The disruption of CAPS has significant implications for the admission process, as it is the central platform for processing admissions into tertiary institutions. The board's prompt response to the issue is aimed at minimizing the impact on stakeholders. JAMB will provide further updates as developments unfold.
The incident highlights the importance of having a robust and reliable platform for processing admissions. JAMB's efforts to fix the faulty platform are crucial to ensuring that the admission process is completed smoothly and efficiently. The board's commitment to transparency and accountability is reflected in its prompt response to the issue.
JAMB's intensive engagement with the hosting organization is aimed at resolving the technical issues causing the disruption. The board's goal is to restore CAPS to full functionality as soon as possible, ensuring that the admission process is completed without further delays. Stakeholders are assured that the board is working tirelessly to resolve the issue.
Key points
- JAMB's Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues.
- The board is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible to minimize the impact on stakeholders.
- JAMB will review the circumstances surrounding the disruption to prevent a recurrence of such interruptions.
