A total of 1.5 million candidates would be sitting for this year’s examination in 740 centres across the country.
ICPC had accused the ex-JAMB boss of diverting N5 billion public funds and was dragged to court for an 18-count money laundering suit.
The plaintiff, Mr Uchenwa, is contending that fixing elections and examinations on Saturdays violates his right to freedom of worship and his right as a citizen.
Earlier scheduled for March 16, the 2023 UTME mock examination would now hold on March 30.
A new date and fresh registration procedures would be announced later by JAMB.
Mr Benjamin said the board, thereafter, granted the extension to ensure that all candidates who desired to register for the 2023 UTME had the opportunity to do so, especially when the extant challenges
Registrar of the Board, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this after monitoring the registration in Kano State on Wednesday.
The board said it had made provision for the registration of 100,000 candidates per day, but so far registers 60,000 per day.
The board said the latest advisory would help to transmit urgent and vital communication to candidates cheaply and efficiently.
JAMB approved the commencement of registration from January 24 to February 14, 2023.
