The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Monday, May 11, 2026, to determine the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session. The board disclosed this on Sunday through its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement announcing that the decision would be taken at its annual policy meeting on admissions scheduled to be held in Abuja. More than 2.2 million candidates registered for this year’s UTME, which was conducted nationwide between April 16 and April 25, 2026. Benjamin said the meeting would also unveil key policy directions for the new admission cycle, to…
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The Nigerian naira strengthened against the British pound sterling in the official market, appreciating to N1,858/£1, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The gain represents an improvement of N38 from its recent low of N1,896/£1 recorded on April 29, signalling a modest recovery in the local currency against the pound. Market activity indicates that the naira–pound pair has remained relatively stable in recent sessions, supported by improved foreign exchange liquidity and reduced speculative pressure. The currency traded within a consolidation range, with analysts noting reduced short-term volatility compared to earlier periods. ALSO READ Naira posts…
The naira strengthened against the US dollar in April 2026, closing at N1,374/$ compared with N1,387/$ at the end of March, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. This marks the first time since 2024 that the currency has recorded an appreciation in the month of April, signalling improved stability in the foreign exchange market and a gradual return of investor confidence. Trading in the official market remained relatively stable throughout the month, with the naira moving within a narrow band of N1,340 to N1,389. Reduced volatility and improved liquidity conditions helped contain intermittent demand pressures. On a…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has announced he will not contest the Bauchi State governorship election in 2027, despite sustained calls from supporters. In a 10-minute video message delivered in Hausa and widely circulated on social media, Pate said the decision followed extensive consultations and careful reflection. He cited his ongoing national assignment as the primary reason for stepping aside, noting that he still has significant contributions to make to Nigeria’s development at the federal level, as well as to the advancement of Northern Nigeria. “It is unlikely that I will run for governorship in…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the adjustment also affects the screening timetable. Under the revised schedule, the sale of forms will now run until midnight on May 6, 2026, while the submission of completed forms has been extended to midnight on May 7, 2026. The party added that the screening of aspirants will take place from May 8 to May 12, 2026,…
Umar Ajiya Isa, popularly known as Ajiyan Sokoto, has formally declared his intention to contest the Sokoto East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the (APC). The declaration, contained in a statement issued Friday by the Ajiyan Sokoto Coordination Committee in Support of APC, follows what was described as sustained calls from party leaders, political associates, and constituents across the district’s eight local government areas urging him to enter the race. Ajiya Isa, who became a registered member of the APC in August 2025, said his decision to join the contest was guided by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a multi-country visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda, where he is expected to participate in high-level engagements on economic growth, investment, climate action and strategic partnerships. The trip was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Tinubu’s first stop will be France before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa–France Summit scheduled to begin next week. The summit, to be co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto, will focus on key issues including energy transition,…
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has urged company directors to prioritise consolidation, confidence, and stability as the banking sector enters its post-recapitalisation phase. Cardoso gave the charge on Thursday in Lagos at the induction of new members of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria, themed “Stewardship in Times of Reform: Consolidation, Confidence, and Stability in the Post-Banking Recapitalisation Era.” Represented by Dr Olubokola Akinniyi, Director of the Banking Supervision Department, the CBN governor described the recent recapitalisation exercise as a strategic step to strengthen financial system resilience, boost investor confidence, and support sustainable economic growth. He…
The President of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Prof. Peter Onwualu, says plans are underway to support winners of the AfricaX Summit pitch sessions in commercialising their innovations and bringing them to market. Onwualu disclosed this on Wednesday night in Abuja at the awards and dinner marking the end of the three-day 2026 Innovation and Investment (AfricaX) Summit. The summit was themed: “Reshaping the Future of Africa through Innovation, Investment, and Collaboration.” He explained that the summit represents the first phase in a broader strategy aimed at nurturing innovation across the continent. According to him, the next…
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the agency investigated Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, for six months over suspected money laundering linked to large foreign currency inflows. Olukoyede said the probe was triggered by intelligence reports of heavy deposits into a domiciliary account associated with the cleric, with funds arriving from multiple countries. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony, the EFCC chairman said the inflows raised red flags. “At some point, we saw a domiciliary account where dollars and pounds were…