The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit for candidates affected by disruptions at select Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. Following the examination, a meeting of JAMB’s Chief External Examiners (CEEs) was convened to review the outcomes and address irregularities. The Board revealed troubling findings of malpractice involving some school proprietors, CBT centres, and candidates. Among the resolutions are: Results released: Results for underage candidates and those involved in solicitation misconduct have been released, though some are ineligible for admission; Special Waivers: Candidates who missed the resit will be…
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Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most widespread human rights issues globally, with women and girls being the most affected. According to global reports, one in every three women experiences violence at some point in her life, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive and coordinated efforts. By Aisha M. Kudu The 1993 United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women defines such violence as any act that causes physical, sexual, or psychological harm to women. This includes rape, domestic abuse, sexual harassment, female genital mutilation (FGM), and child marriage. These forms of abuse are often rooted in…
Brazil has launched artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the BRICS High-Level Forum on AI, coorganised with China. The event discussed the prospects for technological development and cooperation in the Global South. This was reported by the press service of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Brazil’s Secretary of Science and Technology for Digital Transformation Henrique Miguel presented the national programme on AI, focused on ethical, sustainable and independent development of technologies. He said the strategy included the launch of one of the five most powerful supercomputers in the world, powered by renewable energy, as well as the creation…
Last week was a dark one for journalism in Nigeria. The light of two of its bright stars, Hajiya Amina Alhassan Ahman and Haruna Dauda Biu dimmed and blew out. Amina was cast in the print section of the profession, while Haruna was a star in broadcast journalism. I first noticed Amina in 2014 at a Leadership Newspaper editorial meeting for editors and senior editorial management staff. The meeting, held every Monday, had each editor defending their paper comparatively against its counterparts from other media houses. Friday Leadership, for instance, would be compared against every paper around the country published on the same…
The Nigerian American Institute for Mental Health emphasizes that families play a vital role in the successful management of schizophrenia, serving as a primary support system and significantly influencing treatment outcomes.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Sunday to Tuesday.
Brazil has launched artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the BRICS High Level Forum on AI, coorganised with China.
The Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (SOFPON) has urged doctors on early detection and timely intervention of mental health challenges, as well as preventive measures for the promotion of mental well-being.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched the 2025 National Preparedness and Response Campaign in Gombe State to improve flood readiness and reduce community impact.
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Zamfara chapter has called on health stakeholders in the state to increase public awareness against infodemics to address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation about vaccination.