"UNILORIN Post-UTME screening enters final day today (Aug 15). JAMB warns 2020–2025 candidates with pending admission offers to accept/reject before August 31 or risk forfeiture. WAEC extends 2026 private candidates registration to August 28. OAU extends Post-UTME deadline to August 31. Check all deadlines and updates."
CampusAI Morning Briefing: UNILORIN Screening Final Day, JAMB Warns 2020–2025 Candidates, WAEC Extends GCE Registration — August 15, 2026
Published: August 15, 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
📌 Overview
The 2026/2027 admission cycle continues to intensify as the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) enters the final day of its Post-UTME screening exercise. Meanwhile, JAMB has issued a critical warning to candidates from the 2020–2025 admission cycles with pending admission offers, and WAEC has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 private candidates examination. This briefing covers all the urgent updates, deadlines, and action plans for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
🔴 UNILORIN Post-UTME Screening Enters Final Day
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Post-UTME Computer-Based Test (CBT) screening is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, to Saturday, August 15, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Event | UNILORIN Post-UTME CBT Screening |
| Dates | August 13 – 15, 2026 |
| Day | Final Day (Day 3 of 3) |
| Action Required | Check screening details, confirm venue and time, bring required documents |
> 📌 Reminder: Candidates scheduled for today should check their screening details, confirm their venue and time, and go with all required documents.
⚠️ JAMB Warns 2020–2025 Candidates: Act Before August 31
JAMB has issued a critical warning to candidates from the 2020 to 2025 admission cycles who still have pending, unresolved admission offers. The Board has given such candidates until August 31, 2026, to accept or reject these offers, or risk permanent forfeiture.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Affected Candidates | 2020 – 2025 UTME/DE candidates |
| Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Action Required | Accept or reject pending admission offers |
| Consequence of Inaction | Permanent forfeiture of admission offer |
| How to Check | JAMB e-Facility portal (efacility.jamb.gov.ng) |
| How to Accept/Reject | Portal or SMS (ACCEPT/REJECT to 55019 or 66019) |
> ⚠️ Important: Once you accept an admission offer, the decision is final for that offer. Check your status now and take action before the deadline.
🔥 WAEC Extends 2026 Private Candidates Registration
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 WASSCE for Private Candidates, Second Series (commonly known as WAEC GCE) to Friday, August 28, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Examination | WASSCE for Private Candidates, Second Series (WAEC GCE) |
| New Registration Deadline | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| Examination Format | Computer-Based (CBE) |
| Registration Fee | ₦37,000 |
| Examination Period | September – October 2026 |
> 📌 Note: Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the new deadline. No further extension is expected.
🚨 OAU Post-UTME Registration Deadline Extended
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has extended its 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening registration deadline by two weeks to August 31, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Institution | Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) |
| New Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Extension Period | Two weeks |
| Action Required | Complete registration before the new deadline |
> 📌 Reminder: Candidates who are yet to complete their registration should take advantage of the extension and apply before the new deadline.
🎓 2026/2027 Admission Processing Continues
If you've already completed your Post-UTME, here's what you should do:
| Priority | Action |
|----------|--------|
| ✅ | Check your school portal regularly |
| ✅ | Check JAMB CAPS regularly |
| ✅ | Confirm your O'Level result is uploaded |
| ✅ | Accept admission promptly when offered |
| ✅ | Keep your admission documents ready |
> ⚠️ Important: Don't rely only on screenshots or social-media claims. Confirm your admission through your school and JAMB.
📌 Action Plan — Saturday, August 15
| Task | Status |
|------|--------|
| 🔴 UNILORIN candidates — attend your screening if scheduled for today | ⏰ Final Day |
| ⚠️ 2020–2025 JAMB candidates — check for pending admission offers and accept/reject before August 31 | ✅ Action Required |
| 📚 WAEC private candidates — registration extended to August 28 | ✅ Action Required |
| 🎓 OAU candidates — take advantage of the new August 31 Post-UTME deadline | ✅ Action Required |
| 📲 All aspirants — keep checking your school portal and JAMB CAPS | ✅ Action Required |
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> 📌 Editor's Note: This article is based on official university announcements, JAMB communications, and verified news sources as of August 15, 2026. Always verify critical information on the official portals.
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