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🌅 CampusAI Morning Briefing — Monday, August 31, 2026: JAMB Extends Deadline to Sept 30 + OAU Screening Put On Hold + UNIBEN New Date
Published: August 31, 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
📌 Overview
Major developments this morning: JAMB has officially extended the deadline for previous years' admission offers from August 31 to September 30, 2026 — giving candidates an additional month to act. OAU has put its Post-UTME screening on hold. UNIBEN has announced a new screening date. Several institutions are closing their registration portals today, and NECO results are now expected by September 8.
> 🔴 BREAKING: JAMB extends deadline for 2021-2026 admission offers to September 30 — FINAL OPPORTUNITY.
📊 Key Details at a Glance
| Category | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Date | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| Top Priority | JAMB CAPS — new deadline Sept 30 (FINAL) |
| OAU Status | Screening put on HOLD — await further update |
| UNIBEN | New screening date: September 14-18, 2026 |
| NECO Results | Expected by September 8, 2026 |
| TASUED | Post-UTME result out |
🔴 BREAKING: JAMB Extends Deadline for Previous Years' Admissions to Sept 30
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission from 2021 to date to either accept or reject such offers to Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
The Board had earlier announced Monday, 31 August 2026 as the deadline. This extension is therefore a final opportunity for all affected candidates to take the necessary action.
> 🔴 CRITICAL: JAMB has emphasized that there will be no further opportunity after the expiration of the extended deadline. All outstanding admission offers from 2021 to date that have neither been accepted nor rejected will automatically be reverted to "Not Admitted" status.
Key Points:
- ✅ New deadline: September 30, 2026
- ✅ Affects all candidates with pending offers from 2021 to date
- ✅ This is the FINAL extension — no more chances
- ✅ Unresolved offers will become "Not Admitted"
> 📌
Full Details: Read the complete JAMB announcement
here
🔴 OAU Screening Put on HOLD
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has officially put its Post-UTME screening on hold. Candidates are advised to await further updates from the university.
> ⚠️ What This Means: If you're an OAU candidate, do not proceed to the screening venue yet. Wait for the university to announce new dates.
What to Do:
- ✅ Monitor OAU's official website: oauife.edu.ng
- ✅ Check your email and JAMB portal regularly
- ✅ Do not travel to Ile-Ife until screening dates are confirmed
- ✅ Await further communication from the university
🔴 UNIBEN Announces New Screening Date
University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced a new Post-UTME screening date.
| Item | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| New Screening Dates | September 14-18, 2026 |
| Action Required | Check your schedule on the UNIBEN portal |
> 📌 UNIBEN candidates should log in to the university portal to confirm their new screening schedule.
⚠️ Deadline Countdown — August 31, 2026
| Institution | Deadline | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| AFUSTA | TODAY — Aug 31 | 🔴 URGENT (Min 150) |
| CONSUNTH Nursing | TODAY — Aug 31 | 🔴 URGENT |
| JAMB 2021-2026 Offers | EXTENDED to Sept 30 | 🟢 More time! |
| OAU Registration | PUT ON HOLD | 🟡 Await update |
| FULafia | Extended to Sept 20 | 🟢 Open |
| AKSU | Sept 22 | 🟢 Open |
| NSUK | Sept 30 | 🟢 Open |
> 🔴 URGENT: AFUSTA and CONSUNTH Nursing close TODAY. Complete your registration NOW.
📊 Exam & Results Status — August 31, 2026
| Institution | Status |
| :--- | :--- |
| FUTA | ✅ Post-UTME results released — check your portal |
| OOU | 🔴 Exam pass released — screening Sept 1-4 |
| OAU | 🔄 Screening PUT ON HOLD — await update |
| UNIBEN | 🔄 New dates: Sept 14-18, 2026 |
| TASUED | ✅ Post-UTME result released |
| ABU | 🔴 Screening ongoing — through Sept 9 |
| UNN | 🟡 Mock done — actual exam date still awaited |
| NECO 2026 | 📝 Results expected by September 8, 2026 |
💡 What To Do Today — August 31, 2026
| Priority | Action Item |
| :--- | :--- |
| 🎯 Priority 1 | JAMB CAPS — New deadline Sept 30. Don't wait! Act NOW |
| 🎯 Priority 2 | AFUSTA, CONSUNTH Nursing — register TODAY (closing today!) |
| 🎯 Priority 3 | OAU candidates — screening is on HOLD. Do NOT travel yet. Await update |
| 🎯 Priority 4 | UNIBEN candidates — check new screening dates: Sept 14-18 |
| 🎯 Priority 5 | TASUED candidates — check your Post-UTME result |
📌 Action Plan — Monday, August 31
1. ✅ JAMB CAPS — Resolve pending offers before Sept 30 (FINAL deadline)
2. ✅ AFUSTA/CONSUNTH Nursing — register TODAY before portals close
3. ✅ OAU candidates — screening on HOLD. Await university update
4. ✅ UNIBEN candidates — note new dates: Sept 14-18
5. ✅ Check your admission chances at campusai.com.ng
📢 Full JAMB Extension Details
| Detail | Information |
| :--- | :--- |
| Affected Candidates | Offered admission from 2021 to date |
| Previous Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| NEW Deadline | September 30, 2026 |
| Action Required | Accept or reject pending offer on JAMB CAPS |
| Status After Deadline | "Not Admitted" — offer becomes invalid |
| Final Opportunity | YES — NO further extensions |
How to Act:
1. Log in to JAMB e-Facility at efacility.jamb.gov.ng
2. Click "Check Admission Status"
3. Select "Access my CAPS"
4. ACCEPT or REJECT your pending offer
> ⚠️ Special Cases:
> - If you have a 2026 offer and a previous pending offer — reject the previous one (it won't affect your 2026 admission)
> - If you're in a different programme — accept and apply for correction
> - If you're pursuing a second degree — reject the previous offer
📊 Check Your Admission Chances
| Tool | Description | Link |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| ✅ JAMB e-Facility | Check and resolve CAPS offers | Visit → |
| ✅ Admission Chance Predictor | Calculate your chances of admission | Visit → |
| ✅ Aggregate Calculator | Calculate your Post-UTME aggregate | Visit → |
| ✅ Post-UTME Tracker | Track screening status | Visit → |
| ✅ AI Admission Assistant | Get personalized guidance | Visit → |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the new JAMB CAPS deadline?
A: September 30, 2026 — extended from August 31.
Q: Is this the final extension?
A: Yes. JAMB has stated there will be no further opportunities after September 30.
Q: What happens to OAU screening?
A: OAU has put its Post-UTME screening on HOLD. Candidates should await further updates.
Q: When is UNIBEN's new screening date?
A: September 14-18, 2026.
Q: When will NECO 2026 results be released?
A: Results are expected by September 8, 2026.
Q: Which institutions close today?
A: AFUSTA and CONSUNTH Nursing close TODAY — August 31, 2026.
Q: What should OAU candidates do now?
A: Do NOT travel to Ile-Ife. Monitor OAU's official website for updates.
📚 Related Articles
🛠️ Useful Tools
| Tool | Description | Link |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| ✅ JAMB e-Facility | Check and resolve CAPS offers | Visit → |
| ✅ OAU Official Website | Monitor for screening updates | Visit → |
| ✅ UNIBEN Portal | Check new screening schedule | Visit → |
| ✅ Aggregate Calculator | Calculate your Post-UTME aggregate | Visit → |
| ✅ Admission Chance Predictor | Know your admission odds | Visit → |
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> 📌 Editor's Note: This briefing is compiled from verified official sources including JAMB, OAU, UNIBEN, and NECO announcements. JAMB has officially extended the deadline for previous years' admissions to September 30, 2026 — this is the FINAL opportunity. OAU screening has been put on hold — candidates should await updates. UNIBEN has announced new screening dates: September 14-18. AFUSTA and CONSUNTH Nursing close TODAY. CampusAI.ng is not affiliated with JAMB or any university — we provide verified information to help Nigerian students navigate their educational journey. Always verify critical updates on official platforms.