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   JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), publicly apologized and became emotional during a press conference over issues affecting the 2025 UTME. Held at JAMB’s headquarters in Abuja, Oloyede admitted to “one or two errors” but revealed that deeper systemic issues—suspected sabotage—were uncovered during investigations, particularly in Lagos and the South-East. As a result, the UTME will be rescheduled for 379,997 candidates in the affected areas, with candidates receiving text notifications from JAMB starting the next day. Oloyede accepted full responsibility for the mishaps and stressed that the rescheduling was essential to preserve the exam’s integrity and fairness.

  Newly inducted Members taken  Oath Four hundred and seventy nine (479 ) new members were officially inducted as Information Technology professionals by the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) during the 2025 Information Technology Professionals' Assembly currently holding at NAF Conference center in Abuja .  The President urged the inductees to uphold the core values of the profession by demonstrating a high standard of professionalism and integrity.   He also emphasized the importance of promoting ethical practices in the execution of their IT responsibilities.  As part of the induction ceremony, the new members took an oath to commit to these standards."

Map of Niger State In continuation of the raids by the Liquor Control Agency on unauthorized liquor-selling spots in Niger State, a serving councillor and chairman of councillors was caught in a hotel in Minna with a married woman in a room engaging in immoral activity. The Director-General of the agency, Alhaji Hamisu Mohammed Kogunan Tegina, who confirmed the incident, said there is a need for men to pay close attention to their families considering the kind of immoral acts some people are committing in the city. Kogunan Tegina also confirmed that the agency will not relent in its efforts to reduce the number of drinking joints in society. He added that they are currently using a persuasive approach, whereby many owners of illegal establishments are seeking small grace periods to shut down their places.  However, he warned that anyone granted leniency and later violates the terms will soon face serious consequences. Finally, he urged the public to continue supporting their ...

        The Computer Professionals of Nigeria is currently hosting its 2025 Annual General Meeting and the induction ceremony for new members at the NAF Conference Center, Kado Estate, Abuja.  Registration for participants began around 5 p.m. yesterday, and the event is scheduled to take place from May 13 to Thursday, May 15, 2025.  My wife a new member and I at the event ,  At present, a seminar is underway, with members from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory gathered in Abuja for the annual gathering. As part of the event, newly admitted members will be formally inducted as Computer Professionals.

The recent JAMB results released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board revealed that, despite fewer than 25 percent of candidates scoring 200 marks and above, some students from Niger State performed exceptionally well.  Among them was Maryam Nasir Rijau (Imam), a student of Al-Ali Secondary School, Minna, who scored an impressive 318.  Another notable performer was Imran Mansur Maburya from FUT Minna Model School, who scored 210. According to JAMB 2025 examination statistic,  more than two million candidates registered for the computer-based examination, with over 1.94 million actually taking the test between April 24 and May 5. In a recent statistical update from the Board, JAMB disclosed that approximately 78% of candidates scored below 200 out of a possible 400 points. According to the Audience Feedback Survey, just 0.63% (12,421 candidates) achieved scores of 300 and above, while 24,535 candidates scored under 100 marks. JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Ol...

  Shishi High School in Chengdu, China. Founded around 143–141 BCE during the Han Dynasty, it predates The King’s School, Canterbury by over 700 years. So: Shishi High School is the oldest known existing secondary school in the world in terms of origin date. The King's School, Canterbury (597 AD) is the oldest continuously operating school in the Western world , often highlighted in English-speaking histories. Shishi High School's ancient roots and continued function make it a strong contender for the oldest secondary school globally, although its operation has been interrupted over the centuries.