The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision was reached today, July 8, during the JAMB 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions in Abuja. The meeting brought together stakeholders from federal and state ministries of education, heads of tertiary institutions, and other relevant agencies. In addition to the university benchmark, JAMB announced that the minimum cut-off mark for colleges of nursing will be 140, while colleges of agriculture and colleges of education will have a cut-off mark of 100. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, had earlier announced that the minimum age for entry into tertiary institutions is 16 years.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has won the prestigious 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize for its Digital Awareness Programme under Category C3 (Access to Information and Knowledge). The initiative, which provides ICT resources and internet connectivity to secondary schools across Nigeria, emerged as the top-voted project in its category. Since its launch in 2006, DAP has benefited over 300 schools nationwide, enhancing digital learning and research. In his acceptance speech, Dr. Wada Maida expressed gratitude to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and WSIS for acknowledging Nigeria’s strides in digital inclusion. “This award reinforces our commitment to bridging the digital divide and advancing national development.” Meanwhile four other Nigerian projects: Women Techsters, ADEPTI, Telecom-Based Research Grant Initiative, and Digital Learning Initiative were recognized in the Champions Category, underscoring Nigeria’s growing influence in global ICT innovation. The WSIS Prizes celebrate initiatives leveraging technology to drive sustainable development, aligning with the UN’s vision of an inclusive digital future.
Immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari has made it clear that he would not leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) that provided him platform to get elected in 2015 and 2019. “For Muhammadu Buhari, he’s still very much an APC member. He has always said, ‘I will never be ungrateful. I will never betray the party that gave me two terms in office.” The spokesperson to the former President, Malam Garba Shehu, who featured on “Trust TV’s 30 Minutes” stressed that Buhari remains loyal to the APC which gave him a platform to win the presidency after three failed attempts. He said that Buhari’s camp is not shaking by unfolding developments in the APC, saying that the camp is not disturbed? Garba Shehu said that those who played a role in forming the APC back in 2014 understand the sacrifices it took and are unlikely to do anything to weaken it now. “It took hard work, energy and sacrifice to bring the APC together. After trying multiple times, the opposition groups finally joined forces in 2014 and won. “Those who saw how much effort it took to build that coalition won’t be the ones to tear it down.” He dismissed insinuation in some quarters that Buhari and President Bola Tinubu are not in good term with each other, adding that the two leaders remain united under the APC. “People are entitled to their opinions. But officially, there is no distrust or fallout between the Buhari and Tinubu administrations.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has finally endorsed 16 years as the minimum age for admission of fresh students into universities and other tertiary institutions. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who made this known today, July 7, at the opening of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting in Abuja, said that the new age requirement is mandatory and non-negotiable. According to the minister, heads of institutions found complicit in admission fraud will face strict legal consequences. He stressed that any admission conducted outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) would be deemed illegal, adding that institutions and individuals involved in such practices would also be prosecuted.
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary support for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country. Governor Okpebholo made the pronouncement as part of his automatic granting of the request of the youths, during a town hall meeting with young people, for the introduction of bursaries to assist Edo indigenes pursuing higher education in various institutions nationwide. The approval of the bursary is expected to become an annual program designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families. Governor Okpebholo said that eligibility for the bursary will be based on proper verification through the applicant’s Local Government of Origin to ensure that only genuine indigenes of the State benefit from the scheme. The Governor emphasized that the initiative aligned with his administration’s broader vision to enhance access to quality education, encourage academic excellence and support the aspirations of Edo youths to contribute meaningfully to the development of the State and the nation. A statement today, July 6 by the Governor’s spokesperson, Fred Itua, said that further details on application procedures and timelines will be made available by the various relevant government agencies.
Women and youths of Bendeghe Ekiem community in Etung local government area of Cross River state have given the Commissioner for Agriculture, Johnson Ebokpo, a 14-day ultimatum to reverse the planned privatisation of government-controlled estate or be ready to see the women go naked to dance around the cocoa plantation. Youth in the community have already staged a protest to express their displeasure over the issue. The community women leader, Ntunkai Obi and the women’s chief, Helen Ogar, called on the commissioner to reach out to the leaders of their community to dialogue on the issue to enable them to know the next line of action on the issue. “Starting from today, we have given a two-week ultimatum to the Commissioner for Agriculture to get back to us after this protest for us to dialogue; otherwise, we will continue with the protest after two weeks. “If the commissioner fails to get back to us, we will do as our culture demands. In our culture, nobody comes to us, we will go to the estate naked, and walk round the estate before leaving it for the government to occupy.” The town council chairman, Etta Atu-Ojua, in company of the community youth leader, Comrade Tandu Kingsley, expressed their displeasure over the planned privatisation of the estate, urging the Agric Commissioner Johnson Ebokpo, to stop the move to privatise the estate to avoid plunging the community into criminality. “The land is ours, Cocoa is theirs. We are ready to allow the commissioner to pull off their cocoa trees and take them away so that we can have access to our land to re-plant our own stems. “Cocoa is our oil. Cocoa is our goal. Nobody can take it away from us. “We have instances where our youths took to crime, committing all manner of crimes, until God decided to touch their hearts as a result of the functional estate. “We knew what our community went through in the hands of youths. Unless the commissioner wants to tell us that he is seeking an avenue to send our youths to prison. “Like the saying goes, an idle man’s heart is a workshop for the devil. “The plantation is like an industry that engages our young men. Can’t you see how energetic they are?” The community youths vowed to continue with the protest should the commissioner fail to give a listening ear to their cry. They warned that the decision would plunge the community into criminality and urged the commissioner to reconsider that decision. The community demands that the government rescind the decision to privatise the cocoa estate, engage in dialogue with the community stakeholders, and allow the community to take back their land if the government is no longer interested in managing the estate.
The country Director of Jobberman Nigeria, Mr. Olamide Adeyeye has affirmed the organisation’s focus on local impact for young men and women in Nigeria to be productive. Speaking at a Career Clinic organized for Young Nigerians in Yola, Adamawa State capital, Olamide Adeyeye said that the program is a platform for young job seekers and entrepreneurs, particularly those with 0 to 5 years of experience, to gain critical insights, develop their professional capacity and receive personalised guidance. “What we’re doing here in Adamawa is part of a larger commitment to equip young Nigerians with what they need to succeed, right where they are.” The program, tagged “Your Career Compass: Gain Clarity in Work and Business,” drew over 1,000 young people, with a 80 precent turnout of women between the ages of 18 and 35 working or aspiring to work in agriculture, hospitality and other informal businesses. Jobberman Nigeria, carried out the program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, with over one thousand Youths in attendance. Adeyeye said that the two partners were out to reshape how young people access opportunity in jobs, business and in mindset, adding: “from practical CV writing and interview preparation to entrepreneurial thinking and business model development, participants were equipped with tools to make informed career and business decisions.” The Lead Consultant at Innovate Highfliers Consulting Ltd., Mrs.Juliana Omale, challenged attendees to think beyond survival and focus on growth. “Clarity means more than knowing what you want. It is about positioning yourself where opportunity lives, whether that’s in your skills, your business idea, or how you show up to the world. “Through our partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, we are reshaping how young people access opportunity – in jobs, in business, and in mindset.” The Clinic featured two breakout sessions running concurrently: one on Interview Etiquette and CV Reviews, which gave participants insight into building standout resumes, mastering interviews and leveraging digital tools for job searches; and the second on Entrepreneurship Development, which focused on turning ideas into viable ventures within Adamawa’s local economy, particularly in agriculture, crafts, and hospitality. During the breakout sessions, attendees benefited from one-on-one career counselling and CV reviews facilitated by Jobberman Youth Engagement facilitators, HR experts and experienced entrepreneurs. The personalised sessions gave participants the opportunity to receive honest feedback, identify gaps and walk away with a clearer understanding of how to move forward professionally. A participant including Fatima Musa, 22, a recent graduate who joined the entrepreneurship track, shared her reflection: “This is the first time I’ve spoken to someone who listened to my business idea and helped me think through how to make it work in my community. “It feels like I’ve been given permission to try.” Another participant, Maryam Adamu said: “before today, I felt stuck. I wasn’t sure if I should keep applying for jobs or start my own small business but now, I have direction.” Also, Miss Asete Divine Ajayi said: ”As a young secondary school leaver, I need orientation to put and keep me on the right part of life even as I look forward to pursuing my dreams.” The Adamawa Career Clinic is part of Jobberman’s ongoing efforts to foster inclusive employment and entrepreneurial pathways.
No fewer than 50 women have been trained as mechanics in Edo State and have received their certificates. The women were trained as specialists on converting petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles. Information reaching us at Greenbarge Reporters showed that the training was sponsored by Mrs. Sandra Aguebor, Founder of Lady Mechanic Initiative, National Automotive Design And Development Council(NADDC) and Edo Government. Mrs. Aguebor was quoted as saying that the 50 graduates would significantly boost manpower for converting petrol vehicles to environmentally friendly CNG-powered engines. She said that the CNG conversion is a new horizon for women in the automotive industry, emphasizing women’s expanding role in the male-dominated sector. Mrs. Aguebor, Nigeria’s first lady mechanic, said that Edo women mechanics could convert petrol vehicles to CNG following their training and successful graduation from the Lady Mechanic Initiative. She said that that so far, the Lady Mechanic Initiative had trained more than 6,000 women across 20 states, with certified coordinators supporting the programme Mrs. Aguebor explained that the initiative was to empower women and girls, as well as promoting economic prosperity for families, especially vulnerable women in society through skill development. She added that the initiative also provided mentorship and counseling, further supporting the girl child and encouraging women’s sustained success in mechanics. “All beneficiaries have been trained and certified as CNG conversion technicians.” Mrs. Aguebor commended Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Federal Government for their vital support and commitment to the women empowerment initiative.
Spokesperson to the Senate, Yemi Adaramodu has made it clear that the Red Chamber would not immediately reinstate the embattled senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial Area, until she apologizes as directed by court. Reacting to the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday, July 4, Senator Adaramodu said that the court judgment did not override the Senate’s constitutional powers to discipline its members. “Which judgment are we appealing when they (the court) said the Senate has the right to discipline its erring members? “The court has not ousted the Senate’s statutory right to punish any erring senator. “It was established that the senator in question erred. The court has already told her to go and do some things, like restitution, so after the restitution, the Senate will now sit again and consider the content of that restitution, and that will inform our next line of action. According to Senator Adaramodu, the Senate would only reconvene to deliberate on the matter after Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had complied with the court’s directives. “The onus is no more on us now; it is already on her doorstep to go and apologise. Once she does that, then the Senate will sit and determine how to deal with her matter. “The first reaction now will not be from us. The court has ruled, so once she takes the step to redress and does what the court has directed her to do, then the Senate will sit and look at the content of her reaction as prescribed by the court.” This is even as the Senate counsel, Paul Dauda, SAN, described the ruling as a partial victory for the Senate, particularly on the issue of civil contempt arising from social media posts made during the case. Dauda said: “The first application filed by the Senate, that no social media posts should have been made, was decided in our favour. The court directed that the satirical apology be taken down and that a proper apology be published in two national dailies. “Additionally, damages of five million naira were awarded to be paid to the court.” On the substantive ruling regarding the suspension, Dauda noted that the Senate’s authority to discipline its members was not in dispute. “It appears the court affirmed that the Senate, as an institution, has the right to discipline its members. While members are elected to represent constituencies, they are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Senate’s standing rules.” According to him, the court did not order Akpoti-Uduaghan’s reinstatement but merely suggested that the Senate could consider recalling her. “There was no relief asking for the suspension to be lifted. The judge only made what we call ‘an obiter dictum,’ which is a non-binding remark, that the suspension may have been excessive. “We will consult with our colleagues, read the full judgment, and respond accordingly.”
Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration in Edo State, has posted ₦52.6 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) within six months, representing 46 percent increase from the ₦36.1 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. The Executive Chairman of the State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Otunba Oladele Bankole-Balogun, who made this known said that the half-year revenue figure reflects a remarkable 89.5 percent performance year-to-date, surpassing all mid-year benchmarks set in recent history. “We are not just collecting revenue but we are restructuring the very foundations of Edo’s tax ecosystem. Our reforms are deliberate, people-focused, and technology-driven. “What Governor Okpebholo has achieved in just six months is more than a fiscal milestone; it is a statement that a New Edo is not just rising, it is already here.” He said that since assuming office in November, 2024, Governor Okpebholo has focused on strengthening institutional capacity at the EIRS, launching a multifaceted approach that includes regular staff training and improved welfare, regular stakeholder engagements, infrastructure upgrade and strengthened compliance with tax laws “This holistic model of tax administration, rarely seen in state level governance, has led to the onboarding of 1,900 new taxpayers within the six-month window, marking a shift from theoretical tax expansion to operational reality. “It’s a progressive model,” Bankole-Balogun said, adding: “You don’t bring everyone into the tax net overnight. But you can focus on big-income earners, plug the leaks, and keep the momentum going.” The EIRS Chairman emphasized that the Governor Okpebholo-led administration is not simply collecting tax but redefining public perception around civic responsibility. “We are building a culture where taxation is not seen as a burden but a patriotic contribution. When people see their taxes being translated into development, compliance becomes easier.” He assured that the revenue agency would intensify efforts to implement the new federal tax reforms recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This, he said, would further align state policy with national growth targets.
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