President Bola Tinubu makes history by appointing 39-year-old Professor Segun Aina as the youngest-ever Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
UTME recorded minimal hitches nationwide as JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede confirmed smooth conduct of the examination and warned candidates and parents against fraudsters promising score upgrades.
Over 2.2 million candidates have begun the 2026 UTME across Nigeria, as JAMB deploys advanced technology and strict measures to ensure a credible examination process.
JAMB has set an ambitious IGR target of N23.8 billion for 2026, with N6 billion projected for remittance to the Federation Account, officials told the Senate.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has concluded the screening of 924 CBT centres nationwide ahead of the 2026 UTME, as it intensifies efforts to ensure credible and hitch-free examinations.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress of allegedly planning to discredit its Kaduna campaign flag-off through fake news, manipulated reports and AI-generated deepfake videos.
President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who died at 57, and Mama Salamatu Elisha Bogoro, who passed away at 105, praising their contributions to Nigeria’s cultural heritage and community life.
MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited plans to invest ₦1.2 billion in metering, electricity network rehabilitation and infrastructure upgrades in Ugwuaji, Enugu State, while targeting comprehensive customer enumeration and metering for about 7,500 residents.
Lagos Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani has warned officers against brutality, extortion, unlawful arrests and detention, threatening disciplinary action against personnel who violate human rights and professional standards.