Ahead of the commencement of registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has intensified efforts to protect the integrity of its processes, placing strong emphasis on the proper use of candidates’ National Identification Numbers (NINs). The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, sounded the caution during an interactive session with senior management as part of preparations for the sale of application forms for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry (DE) examinations. Details of the meeting were published in JAMB’s weekly bulletin on Monday. Prof. Oloyede stressed that any attempt by…
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Nigeria has marked a historic milestone in its global economic diplomacy with the official unveiling of Nigeria House Davos, a sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade, as Vice President Kashim Shettima leads the country’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Scheduled to run from January 19 to 23, 2026, the WEF will convene world leaders, top policymakers, and global business executives to deliberate on pressing economic and technological challenges. Vice President Shettima arrived in the alpine town from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi…
No fewer than 28,213 applicants have applied for the 4,000 teaching positions recently advertised by the Abia State Government. Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. According to the commissioner, the ongoing recruitment exercise represents the second batch of the state’s teachers’ employment programme, explaining that the process officially commenced with the opening of the application portal on November 6, 2025, and closed on Friday, November 29, 2025. He added that…
Showmax, Africa’s leading streaming service, has expanded its payment options in Nigeria through a partnership with Baxi by Onafriq, giving customers an easier and more convenient way to subscribe and stay connected to world-class streaming entertainment. Starting Monday, 22 December 2025, existing Showmax customers can log into the Baxi by Onafriq app, select and pay for any of Showmax plans including, Showmax Entertainment Mobile, Showmax Entertainment (All Devices), Showmax Premier League Mobile, Showmax Entertainment (All Devices) + Premier League Mobile, Showmax Entertainment Mobile + Premier League Mobile. This update allows customers to complete their entire subscription process within the Baxi…
Nigeria has stepped forward as a continental trailblazer, unveiling a comprehensive strategy to localise the WSIS+20 commitments and accelerate Africa’s digital transition. By anchoring its roadmap in robust infrastructure, transparent internet governance, and advanced cybersecurity, Nigeria is not only driving national transformation but also positioning Africa as a central player in the global digital future. The strategy was presented in New York at Nigeria’s high-level side event, “Re-Imagining Digital Cooperation for Sustainable Development: From WSIS+20 Vision to Local Action.” The initiative underscores Nigeria’s ambition to translate global digital resolutions into tangible outcomes that foster inclusive growth and sustainable development across…
PalmPay is positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s financial inclusion agenda with a renewed push to bridge the country’s access gap through culturally attuned, technology-driven solutions. Speaking at the CeBIH Annual Conference 2025, themed “Reimagining Financial Inclusion through Cultural Shifts in Consumer Credit,” PalmPay’s Managing Director, Chika Nwosu, emphasized that the future of inclusive finance in Nigeria depends on rethinking traditional models and building systems that respond to how communities actually live, trade, and trust. Nwosu called on industry stakeholders to move beyond generic product offerings and instead invest in community-aligned frameworks, user-friendly digital channels, and customer-first innovations capable…
The Managing Director of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), has offered a compelling insight into how Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is repositioning Anambra through technology-led governance. Agbata, who spoke during an interactive session with media executives in Lagos, explained that the Soludo administration is building a government that thinks, plans, and responds with digital intelligence, one where data, innovation, and citizen-focused tools redefine public service delivery. “Governor Soludo’s vision is clear,” he said. “A smarter, faster, more efficient government driven by data, innovation, and citizen-focused digital tools.” Agbata emphasized that the state has fully embraced…
–Pushes Enugu Toward Fully Intelligent Safety Architecture In a decisive step toward building a technologically driven security architecture, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Monday inaugurated a new batch of high-tech security assets acquired by the Enugu State Security Trust Fund (ESSTF). The unveiling marks another leap in the state’s transition from traditional policing to a modern, intelligence-led security system. The new assets include two advanced Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drones, 10 Hilux 4×4 patrol trucks, 40 operational motorcycles, and 400 units each of bulletproof vests and helmets. Speaking at Government House, Enugu, Governor Mbah described the deployment…
DStv subscribers across Africa may soon lose access to CNN International and several other popular channels as MultiChoice Group has warned that its carriage agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is on the brink of expiring without renewal. In an on-screen notice and email circulated on Monday, MultiChoice cautioned subscribers that 12 WBD-owned channels, led by global news giant CNN International, could be removed from all DStv bouquets from 1 January 2026, if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a new distribution deal. “The distribution agreement between MultiChoice and Warner Bros Discovery is scheduled to end on 31 December 2025,” the…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed that the integrity of its operations, particularly in human resource management, remains non-negotiable. Emphasising its role as a national aviation institution built on trust and professionalism, FAAN assures its workforce, partners, and the Nigerian public that every administrative action it takes is anchored on transparency and the rule of law. The Authority notes that its recruitment, postings, and career progression processes follow clearly defined statutory guidelines that prioritize competence, fairness, and institutional efficiency. These frameworks are deliberately designed to prevent arbitrariness and to uphold a merit-driven system across all levels of…