Category: Education

Over 1.5Million candidates score below 200 as JAMB releases 2025 UTME results

Emporium Reporters

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealed that over 1.5 million candidates scored below the 200 mark.   Out of the 1,955,069 candidates who registered for the examination, only 420,415 scored above 200. A total of 4,756 candidates scored 320 and above, while 7,658 candidates scored between 300 and 319.   According to the breakdown provided by JAMB:   12,414 candidates (0.63%) scored 300 and above   98,269 (5.02%) scored between 250–299   334,560 (17.11%) scored between…

CGC Adeniyi to deliver UNIFEMGA 2025 Reunion Lecture on Cross-Border Trade and Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, is set to deliver the keynote lecture at the 2025 National Reunion Conference of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA), scheduled to hold in Ile-Ife, Osun State.   The highly anticipated lecture, billed for Saturday, May 10, 2025, will take place at the iconic Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Adeniyi, a distinguished alumnus of the university, will speak on the topic: “Cross Border Trade and Security Implications on the Nigerian Economy: Taking Advantage of Global…

Nigerian Navy Commissions Educational Projects at LEA Primary School, Zaria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant stride toward enhancing basic education and strengthening civil-military relations, the Nigerian Navy has commissioned multiple Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects at Waziri Lawal LEA Primary School, Zaria. The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, commissioned the projects facilitated by Rear Admiral Mohammed Miftah Abdullahi. The projects included the renovation and furnishing of classrooms, construction of an administrative block, four blocks of toilets, and a mechanized solar-powered borehole. In his remarks, Rear Admiral Abdullahi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the CNS for approving the…

Peter Obi slams early-morning JAMB exams schedule, says Nigeria endangering students’ lives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticized the scheduling of public examinations for teenagers as early as 6:30 AM, described it as reckless and dangerous. Obi made the remarks in a statement posted on his official social media handles on Sunday, expressed deep concern over the plight of candidates writing the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). He lamented that students, mostly aged between 15 and 17 years, were being forced to travel long distances across insecure and unfamiliar…

JAMB Registrar, ASE VC task Students on Values, Excellence at Maiden Matriculation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Emeritus Is-haq Oloyede, has urged students of the African School of Economics (ASE) to maximize their time and opportunities, emphasized that the most valuable resources in life are often limited. Prof. Oloyede made these remarks during his speech at the maiden matriculation ceremony of ASE The Pan-African University of Excellence held in Abuja on April 23, 2025.   He reminded the students that regardless of their courses, one crucial lesson to embrace is the importance of valuing what is…

African School of Economics VC, BoT Chair urge Pioneer Students to embrace Curiosity, Resilience, and Focus

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Vice-Chancellor of the African School of Economics (The Pan-African University of Excellence), Abuja, Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has charged newly admitted students to take their studies seriously, urging them to embrace curiosity, cultivate resilience, and maintain focus in their academic pursuits. Prof. Adedimeji gave this charge while addressing the pioneer students during the institution’s maiden matriculation ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the University Hall.   In his address, titled “Three Principles, Six Stories,” the Vice-Chancellor also emphasized the importance of adopting faith, trust, hope, confidence, love, and…

Summit University achieves landmark success,secures full ICAN accreditation days after ₦100 Million Endowment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Summit University, Offa, has recorded a historic feat with the full accreditation of its Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Accounting programme by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), less than 48 hours after receiving a ₦100 million endowment from the Isiaq Family Foundation (IFF). The ICAN accreditation was granted following the recommendation of the Students’ Affairs Committee and the formal approval of the Council of the Institute, having verified that the University met all stipulated criteria for programme assessment. The next accreditation visit is scheduled for the 2027/2028 academic…

Summit University Offa matriculates 194 Students, unveils new Colleges at 9th Ceremony

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Summit University, Offa, held its 9th Matriculation Ceremony on Tuesday, formally inducting 194 new students into its academic community. The event, which took place at the Alhaja Adiat Abegbe Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, featured a blend of tradition, inspiration, and institutional milestones.   The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, in his address, congratulated the 103 male and 91 female matriculants, describing the occasion as a defining moment in their academic and personal lives. He noted that the students had joined a university driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation.   “This is…

African School of Economics makes history with maiden Matriculation in Abuja ….. VC tasks Students on hard work, leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The African School of Economics (ASE) on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, held its maiden matriculation ceremony at its Nigerian campus in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey of academic excellence. In his address titled “Three Principles, Six Stories,” the Vice Chancellor of ASE, Professor Mahfouz Adebola Adedimeji, charged the matriculating students to embrace hard work, discipline, and focus as pillars for academic and life success. “Success doesn’t happen in a day. It requires vision, drive, determination, dedication, and most importantly, discipline,” he said.   He encouraged the…

Edo Govt to recruit more Teachers, renovate Public Schools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to recruit more qualified teachers and continue the rehabilitation of public schools across the state as part of efforts to revamp the education sector.   The Governor disclosed this during an inspection of ongoing renovation works at several schools in Edo Central Senatorial District, many of which were in deplorable conditions when he visited them earlier in January 2025.   Okpebholo, who has since declared a state of emergency in the education sector, said his administration remains focused on restoring quality…