This was observed in an  official bulletin of the board tagged ‘jambulletin’  whereby over 1.6 million candidates had registered for the examination between Feb. 10 and Feb. 15 nationwide, with Lagos recording the highest, with 234,259 candidates.

According to the bulletin, preparations for the successful conduct of the examination scheduled to commence few weeks from now is in top gear and the board is  working round the clock to guarantee candidates full participation during the examination

Speaking to newsmen recently ,the board’s head, media and information, Fabian Benjamin, expressed satisfaction at the ongoing registration exercise nationwide, adding that so far, it had been smooth with little or no hitches.

According to the bulletin ,  there would be no extension of the registration deadline by the board.

“Candidates would commence the reprinting of their examination notification slips two weeks to the examination date.

“On the examination slip are candidates’ schedule for the examination, date, time and centre, as well as other necessary information about the examination.

“Two weeks to the commencement of the examination, candidates will have their slips placed on their profiles.

“However, in the event where candidates could not access their slip, such candidates can visit the board’s service portal,on www.jamb.org.ng to print the slip,” the bulletin stated.

‘Messages would  be sent to candidates, informing them on when to reprint their e-slip. The processes are all automated to keep candidates abreast of developments, just as messages will be sent to all candidates informing them on when to print their e-slip.’

The bulletin warned candidates against coming into the examination halls with prohibited items such as wrist watches, telephones and others.