Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has offered biometric verification technology assistance to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This collaboration aims to strengthen ties between the two federal agencies. The support will likely streamline the student registration process for university entrance exams. INEC’s biometric capabilities will aid in verifying the identities of candidates during JAMB’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Details on the specific implementation of the technology were not disclosed. This partnership underscores a move toward leveraging shared resources within the Nigerian government. The initiative intends to enhance the integrity and efficiency of the examination process.