The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered 4,251 cases of “finger blending” and 190 instances of AI-assisted impersonation through image morphing during its ongoing investigations into the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
JAMB explained that finger blending is a sophisticated form of biometric manipulation where candidates attempt to merge or disguise fingerprints to bypass the Board’s stringent identity verification process. Similarly, some individuals resorted to advanced AI-powered image morphing technology, altering photographs on registration data to enable impersonators to sit for the exam on behalf of genuine candidates.
Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed the findings while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Board’s post-examination audits. He noted that the Board’s deployment of improved forensic tools and digital intelligence systems exposed the fraudulent activities, which would have otherwise compromised the integrity of the examination.
“These discoveries highlight the lengths some candidates are willing to go in order to cheat the system. However, our enhanced detection mechanisms continue to frustrate such attempts and preserve the credibility of the UTME,” Prof. Oloyede stated.
He further revealed that all identified cases are under investigation, with many already forwarded to law enforcement agencies for prosecution. The affected candidates risk cancellation of their results, debarment from future examinations, and possible criminal charges.
The revelations underscore JAMB’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s tertiary admission process from technological fraud and malpractice. As the 2025 admission cycle progresses, the Board has reassured stakeholders that no effort will be spared in upholding the integrity of its examinations and ensuring that only deserving candidates secure places in higher institutions.
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