Over 500 visually impaired candidates are set to participate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 11 centres in Nigeria. Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, the Chairman of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), disclosed this at press briefing on the preparations for the exam for blind candidates and others with special needs. Professor Okebukola emphasized the group’s responsibility in ensuring that candidates with special needs, especially blind candidates, have a seamless examination process. In total, 501 blind candidates have registered for the 2025 UTME, which will be held on April 28 and 29,…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
More than 120 young people in Abia State have received start-up kits and N12 million in grants to launch agribusiness ventures after completing hands-on training in sustainable farming. The programme covered areas such as organic fertiliser production, animal feed formulation, pest control, and farm safety. The empowerment initiative, which was backed by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and the office of the Abia First Lady, seeks to address youth unemployment and strengthen Nigeria’s food system by building a new generation of skilled agripreneurs. By focusing on practical knowledge and eco-friendly practices, the training aimed to prepare participants to run profitable…
Nigeria must urgently invest in at least 5,000 refrigerated trucks and 100 cold rooms, each with a 500-tonne capacity to address its staggering N3.5 trillion annual post-harvest losses, according to the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA). The President of OTACCWA stated that while Nigeria produces about 55 million metric tonnes of food each year, approximately 40 percent is lost due to a lack of adequate cold chain infrastructure. He described the economic impact as severe and worsening, particularly as the country continues to battle food insecurity. Highlighting the urgent need for investment, he said…
On April 17, 2025, the atmosphere at Yudala Heights was electric with pride, hope, and inspiration as TD Africa, the leading tech distribution company in Sub-Saharan Africa, celebrated the graduation of 400 young Nigerian women from its flagship TecHERdemy program. Over the past six months, these incredible women immersed themselves in rigorous, hands-on training in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development. They are now confidently stepping into the tech world, ready to make their mark. The event brought together top voices in the industry, including Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of the Zinox Group, who commended the graduates…
The Lagos State Government says over two million passengers have been transported on the Blue Line Rail since its launch, while state-run buses move an average of 42,000 commuters daily. Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, disclosed this during the Year 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, on Tuesday. The event marked the second anniversary of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, showcasing major strides in the transport sector under the THEMES+ agenda. Osiyemi noted that the Lagos State Transport Policy, launched in May 2024, was now in its implementation phase, focusing on inclusivity, safety,…
At Unilever Nigeria, sustainability is a way of life. For over a century, the company has woven its operations into Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape, delivering brands that Brighten Everyday Life For All and championing a fine balance between purpose and profitability. The publishing of its 2024 Sustainability Report, themed, “Doubling Down on Our Sustainability Ambition” paints a compelling picture of how the oragnisation has doubled down on its impact to people, planet and profitability though its brands and operations. In the Chairman’s statement, Unilever Nigeria Plc underscores its belief that businesses must serve society by making positive impact. It reads in…
Nigeria’s headline inflation resumed its upward trend in March, climbing to 24.23 per cent — a 1.05 per cent increase from the previous month. The latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates that the surge was primarily driven by food and non-alcoholic beverages, which contributed 9.28 per cent to the overall figure. Interestingly, despite the rise in headline inflation, the report shows a modest relief in food inflation, which dropped from 23.51 per cent in February to 21.79 per cent in March. However, the broader cost of living crisis remains a significant concern for millions of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census on Wednesday. The committee will submit an interim report within three weeks. The President said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. Nigeria’s last census was in 2006, nearly two decades ago. It recorded a population of 140,431,790, with 71,345,488 males and 69,086,302 females. President Tinubu stressed the pivotal role of a technology-driven process in ensuring credible and verifiable results and the need for collaboration among all relevant agencies and stakeholders. Underscoring…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted on Thursday, 10 April 2025. Candidates who participated in the optional mock examination can now check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to either 55019 or 66019 using the same mobile number registered for the exam. This year’s mock examination was designed not only to test candidates’ readiness but also to trial JAMB’s latest innovations in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format ahead of the main UTME. A total of 200,115 candidates initially registered for the mock exam.…
The Federal Government has banned the operations of digital asset exchanges or online foreign exchange trading platforms without formal registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) In a statement signed by Mrs Efe Ebello, Head of Media and made available to newsmen weekend, SEC explained that the newly enacted Investments and Securities Act, 2025 (ISA 2025) has made it illegal to operate digital asset exchanges or online foreign exchange trading platforms without formal registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Commission clarified that, in accordance with the new law, it is now an offence for any entity…