JAMB Mega CBT Centre Commissioned in Borno
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
This event has minimal direct market impact as it involves a government-funded educational infrastructure project. However, it signals continued investment in Nigeria's education sector, which may have long-term positive effects on human capital development.
The outgoing Registrar of the Nigeria — Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Ishaq Oloyede, commissioned the Ishaq Oloyede JAMB Mega Professional Registration Centre (PRC) in Maiduguri, Nigeria — Borno State, on July 22, 2026. The ultra-modern Computer-Based Test (CBT) facility, valued at over N1 billion, was donated by the Nigeria — Borno State Government under Governor Babagana Zulum. The centre, built on a 5,300-square-metre site, features two CBT halls with 275 computers each, capable of accommodating 500 candidates per session and up to 2,000 daily. The foundation was laid on February 24, 2026, and the project was completed in less than six months. The facility aims to improve access to tertiary education for candidates across the North-East region.
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