Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed media reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.

In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the circulating publication as false, unfounded, and misleading, noting that it did not emanate from the Ministry.

The statement, signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, quoted the Minister as saying :

"At no time did the Ministry release or approve any statement implying that JAMB is no longer a prerequisite for admission into higher institutions."

Dr.Alausa reaffirmed that JAMB remains the ...