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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation on migration and development, with active participation at a high-level dialogue focused on youth, education, and innovation. The Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, was represented by the Deputy Comptroller General in charge of the ICT and Cyber Security
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially confirmed that a technical error affected the results of nearly 380,000 candidates who participated in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board has assured that all affected students will have an opportunity to retake the exam at no cost. The announcement came after an
In an unprecedented moment of accountability, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, on Wednesday broke down in tears while publicly apologising over the widespread technical errors and irregularities recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The press briefing, which took place in Abuja, came amid mounting
