August 8, 2025

Education

Education General

Fountain University Backs JAMB Registrar, Prof. Oloyede, Describes Him as a Pillar of Integrity

Fountain University, Osogbo, has publicly expressed its unwavering support for the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, describing him as a beacon of accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership in Nigeria’s education sector. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the university lauded Prof. Oloyede’s unwavering commitment to reforming the

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Education

JAMB Announces UTME 2025 Resit for Candidates Affected by System Error

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a resit opportunity for candidates who sat the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) but were adversely affected by a technical error during the examination process. The board disclosed that an unpatched system glitch disrupted the smooth conduct of the exam for some candidates, leading to

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Education General

Pantami Commends JAMB Registrar Oloyede for Integrity Amid Exam Glitch

Abuja, May 15, 2025 — Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has publicly praised Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), for his exceptional leadership and accountability in the face of recent challenges encountered during the 2025 UTME. In a tweet posted this afternoon,

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Education

MPAC Nigeria Backs JAMB Registrar Amid UTME Glitch, Urges Calm and Confidence in Leadership

Lagos, May 15, 2025 — The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) Nigeria has expressed strong support for the leadership of Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in the wake of a recent technical glitch that affected thousands of students during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a

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Education General

Education Minister Clears Air on NELFUND Disbursement, Moves to Harmonise Student Loan Charges

The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Maruf Tunji Alausa, has assured Nigerians that no funds have been lost and no trust has been compromised in the ongoing disbursement of student loans under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This reassurance follows public concerns over alleged discrepancies and irregularities in the management of the

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Education Life Style

NOA Commends JAMB’s Transparency, Urges Further Action on UTME Errors

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has lauded the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its openness in addressing concerns surrounding the recently concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which saw an unusual wave of complaints from candidates regarding their scores. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, praised

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Education

Unilorin Commends JAMB for Honesty and Courage in Handling UTME 2025 Result Crisis

Ilorin, May 15, 2025 — The University of Ilorin has publicly commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its courageous and transparent handling of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result crisis. In an official letter signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, and addressed to the Registrar of

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Editorial Education

2025 UTME Glitches: Professor Ishaq Oloyede’s Offence

By: Abdul-Ganiyy Raji I watched my dear Professor Oloyede yesterday overtaken by his emotions while addressing the technical glitches that rocked some centres during the recently concluded 2025 UTME. Our sympathy goes to the affected candidates and their parents. Professor Oloyede shed tears in public. I was also moved to tears. I saw Professor Oloyede

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Education General Religion

UTME 2025: Muslim Students Hail JAMB Registrar’s Transparency, Demand Sanctions for Erring Centres

The Lagos State Area Unit of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN Lagos) has lauded the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, for his rare display of transparency and accountability following the technical disruptions that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at

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Education Health

Lagos Students Tackle Malaria Through Statewide Quiz Competition

Students from public secondary schools across Lagos State gathered recently to engage in a spirited intellectual contest aimed at combating malaria through education and awareness. The 2025 Inter-School Malaria Quiz Competition, held at the Combo Hall of Lagos Television, was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health as part of efforts to deepen malaria

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