{
  "id": 15621889,
  "title": "JAMB attends to walk-in candidates nationwide Wednesday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/jamb-attends-to-walk-in-candidates-nationwide-wednesday-15621889",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T16:06:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/jamb-attends-to-walk-in-candidates-nationwide-wednesday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced it will accommodate walk-in candidates across its offices and various outstations on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as part of its Customer Service Week celebration. The announcement was made in a statement shared on JAMB's official X account on Monday.\n\nCandidates will have the chance to visit JAMB offices and selected outstations between 9am and 2pm on October 21 to ask questions, receive guidance, and express concerns about JAMB's services. JAMB stated, \"We’re making more room for conversation\" on Wednesday, emphasizing its commitment to engaging directly with candidates.\n\nThe examination body reminded applicants that this is an opportunity to engage with their team, whether they have questions, need guidance, or wish to raise concerns about JAMB services. JAMB reassured candidates that admission is not for sale, warning them against such attempts.\n\nAs JAMB marks Customer Service Week, the organization reaffirmed its commitment to listening, responding, and continually improving the service experience for all candidates. Staff will be available at JAMB offices and selected outstations nationwide, urging candidates to be prepared to explain their inquiries or concerns to aid staff in understanding and addressing their needs. JAMB looks forward to engaging with its candidates during this event.",
  "summary": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board will attend to walk-in candidates at its offices nationwide on Wednesday, October 21, as part of its Customer Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-attends-to-walk-in-candidates-nationwide-wednesday/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "JAMB attends to walk-in candidates nationwide Wednesday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/jamb-attends-to-walk-in-candidates-nationwide-wednesday",
        "published": "2026-10-19T15:48:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}