by Ola Williams Abuja-
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of law programme admissions in eight Nigerian universities, following a directive from the Council of Legal Education (CLE). The move comes after the affected institutions were found to have violated regulatory procedures governing legal education in Nigeri
In a statement released on Wednesday, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that the universities in question will not be allowed to admit new students into their law faculties for the upcoming academic session.
“The decision is a direct result of these institutions failing to meet the required regulatory standards for running law programmes,” Dr. Benjamin stated.
The affected universities are:
- Kwara State University, Malete
- Bingham University, Karu
- Redeemer’s University, Ede
- Western Delta University, Oghara
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
- Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil
While all eight universities will not be permitted to admit law students for the 2025/2026 academic session, the Nigerian Police Academy in Kano faces a longer sanction. Its law programme has been suspended for two academic sessions—2025/2026 and 2026/2027.
According to Dr. Benjamin, “The CLE, as the regulatory authority for legal education in Nigeria, raised concerns about adherence to established guidelines. The suspension underscores the importance of compliance with these standards.”
The decision is expected to have significant consequences for both current students and prospective applicants. Law aspirants who intended to enroll in any of these universities will have to consider alternative institutions or defer their plans until the suspension is lifted.
“This is a major setback for these universities and their students,” education analyst Dr. Ayo Olatunji remarked. “Legal education requires strict oversight, and institutions must align with the CLE’s standards to maintain credibility.”
JAMB has made it clear that no law admissions from the affected institutions will be processed for the 2025/2026 academic year. The suspension serves as a warning to other universities offering professional programmes to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
As the academic session approaches, affected students and institutions will be looking to the CLE and JAMB for further guidance on resolving the issues that led to the suspension.
