Nigerian Student Celebrates Success in 2026 JAMB UTME with 209 Score
JAMB 2026: Lady who had sleepless nights before exam shares UTME result, trends
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Oyeyemi Islamiat Oluwafunmilayo, a science student from Nigeria, achieved a score of 209 in the 2026 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME, surpassing the cut-off mark of 150. She plans to pursue nursing and shared her journey on TikTok, receiving mixed reactions from viewers.
- 01Oyeyemi scored 209 in the 2026 JAMB UTME, exceeding the cut-off mark of 150.
- 02She plans to study nursing with her result.
- 03The 2026 UTME has seen 2.2 million candidates registered across Nigeria.
- 04Results are being released in batches, with 1.9 million results available as of April 23, 2026.
- 05Candidates are warned against result falsification, with arrests already made for score alterations.
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Oyeyemi Islamiat Oluwafunmilayo, a science student from Nigeria, recently shared her excitement after achieving a 209 in the 2026 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This score is well above the 150 cut-off mark required for university admission. After days of anxious waiting and sleepless nights, she expressed her gratitude on TikTok, stating, "After all the sleepless nights Alhamdulilah God DID." Her results included scores of 54 in English, 55 in Physics, 53 in Biology, and 47 in Chemistry. Oyeyemi plans to pursue a degree in nursing. The ongoing 2026 UTME has registered a record 2.2 million candidates across 966 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers in Nigeria, with results being released in daily batches. As of April 23, 2026, approximately 1.9 million results have been made available. Candidates are cautioned against any form of result manipulation, as the JAMB has taken action against individuals attempting to alter their scores.
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Oyeyemi's success story may inspire other students preparing for the UTME, emphasizing the importance of hard work and perseverance.
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