JAMB Warns UTME Candidates against Fraudulent Messages
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has alerted the public to the circulation of fraudulent messages targeting candidates registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin on Wednesday, JAMB revealed that suspected fraudsters have been using a deceptive sort code combining a…
Loan Apps in Nigeria – A Lifeline or a Debt Trap?
In Nigeria, a nation grappling with severe economic challenges, loan apps have become a go-to solution for millions seeking to navigate financial hardship. With over 100 million Nigerians living below the poverty line, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, and inflation rates reaching 34.2%, as reported by Trading Economics, many citizens face daily struggles…
JAMB Releases 2025 Mock UTME Results, 10,446 Pending
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock test held on Thursday, April 10, 2025. According to a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin on Sunday, candidates who participated in the optional mock exercise can check their results by…
NDLEA Destroys Illicit Drugs Worth 1.6m Kilograms, Largest Single Feat in Narcotics History
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 1.6 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs—its largest single destruction of narcotics in history. According to a statement released on Saturday by NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the operation took place at a remote location in Ipara, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The destroyed drugs…
Jigawa Seeks Enhanced UBEC Partnership to Strengthen Basic Education
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has called for deeper collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to address pressing challenges in the state’s basic education sector. According to a statement released by UBEC’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, David Apeh on Friday, Governor Namadi made the appeal during a courtesy visit…
180 UTME Candidates Caught in JAMB’s Anti-Cheating site
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has exposed 180 candidates who attempted to cheat in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock test by trying to access questions through a fake website deliberately set up by the board. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made the revelation on Thursday while monitoring the mock examination…
Maternal, Newborn Deaths Declining in Africa, But Progress Slow – WHO
The African region has recorded a significant decline in maternal and newborn mortality since 2000, but a 12-fold increase in the current pace of reduction is needed to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets. According to a statement published on the WHO’s official website on Monday, new estimates from the United Nations Maternal…
Bokkos Attacks: NEMA Begins Profiling of Displaced Persons in Plateau
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the profiling of displaced persons in camps across Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, following recent violent attacks in the area. This was disclosed in a statement by the agency on their X account (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday. According to NEMA, the initiative is…
Digital Big Dreams: How Social Media Accelerates Nigerian Youths’ Rise to Success
In Nigeria, where over 60% of the population is under 25 years old, social media has become a transformative force, reshaping the lives of its youth in positive ways. With platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and WhatsApp boasting millions of Nigerian users, young people are leveraging these tools for economic empowerment, skill acquisition, and…