JAMB 2022: Mixed reactions trail low UTME cut-off marks in South-South
University lecturers in the South-South have received with mixed feelings, the recent lowering of cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
How academics, others see JAMB cut-off marks
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), during its policy meeting held on July 21, pegged the minimum cut-off score for admission into the country’s universities at 140 for the 2022/2023 academic session.
Tinubu will do well, says Ondo monarch
The Asin of Oka Odo, Iwaro-Oka in Akoko southwest local government of Ondo, Oba Pius Omiyejola Akande, has said that a former Lagos Governor, Bola Tinubu, would perform well if elected as President.
NCC doles out N500m for research in Nigerian universities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has committed over N500 million to Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions across the country to facilitate research and innovations to promote developments in the Nigerian telecommunications industry.
NDLEA intercepts N1.37bn worth of Tramadol, London, Dubai-bound drugs in Lagos
No fewer than 2,750,000 tablets of Tramadol 225mg weighing 1,650 kilograms worth N1, 375, 000,000 have been intercepted at the Apapa port in Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.
Threat to attack Lagos: Security operatives put on red alert
The Police Command in Lagos State has placed its operatives on red alert over alleged plans to attack the state by suspected gunmen.
I-G Baba issues strong warning on portrayal of police in films, skits
The Inspector General of Police Usman Baba has ordered film or skit makers to desist from portraying police officers in bad light with immediate effect or be prepared to face the full wrath of the law.
Nigerian Breweries records N274.03bn revenue in 6 months
Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced a revenue of N274.03 billion for the first half of the year ended June 30, 2022.
2023: INEC speaks on voters’ registration as deadline elapses
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has ruled out the possibility of extending the Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) expected to end today.
Buhari gets 48 hours deadline to withdraw threat to sanction BBC, Trust TV
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given President Muhammadu Buhari 48 hours ultimatum to compel Lai Mohammed to withdraw its threat to sanction BBC and Daily Trust’s Trust TV on terrorism charges.