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Caleb varsity students win hackathon with AI app to detect mango ripeness
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By Francesca Hangeior
A team of computer science students from Caleb University has emerged champion at the Bells University of Technology Hackathon Competition, showcasing their newly developed software, Valor — an AI-powered application designed to detect the ripeness of mangoes using advanced machine learning and image processing technology.
Described as “the Smart, Bold, Brainy, Savvy, Mango Master,” Valor impressed judges with its ability to classify mango ripeness with high precision.
According to a statement on Thursday, the app, built on computer vision and deep learning models, addresses challenges in the agricultural sector by helping farmers, suppliers, and consumers determine when mangoes are ripe or spoiled — a problem that often results in food waste and lost value.
The victorious team comprised a final-year Software and Computer Vision Engineer, Harmony Abayomi; a 400-level Data and AI Engineer, Nwachukwu Chibuzor, and, a 400-level Data Analyst, Efod Freda.
The students said their motivation stemmed from the need to reduce wastage and improve accuracy in fruit quality assessment.
“Detecting ripeness and spoilage in mangoes remains a significant challenge. Overripe fruits lead to wastage and loss of value, while under ripe ones fail to meet the expectations of consumers. Traditional methods like visual inspection are subjective and often unreliable,” the team said.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Caleb University, Prof Sunday Adewale, hosted the winning team and praised their achievement.
“Caleb University has become a colossal hub for innovation and academic excellence,” he said. “The success of Valor is a testament to our commitment to nurturing innovation, academic excellence, and real-world problem-solving.”
Adewale added that the university’s environment promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning, providing students with the necessary tools to excel in today’s tech-driven world.
Head of the Computer Science Department, Dr. Adeniyi Akanni, and Team Coordinator, Mr. Ajala, in a joint statement, described the app as a “sophisticated web and mobile application that leverages advanced machine learning and AI algorithms to analyse images and data.”
They noted that the project marks a significant intersection of technology and agriculture, highlighting how innovations from Caleb University are contributing to global efforts to improve food quality and reduce waste.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the top scorers in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a candidate seeking admission into the University of Lagos emerging as the overall best performer.
The announcement was made on Monday during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja.
According to JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, the highest scorer in this year’s examination is Owoeye Jesudunsin, an indigene of Ekiti State who sat for the examination in Ogun State.
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Jesudunsin scored 372 out of the possible 400 marks and applied to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos.
Her score falls just three points short of the highest UTME score recorded in 2025, when Chinedu Okeke from Anambra State scored 375.
Coming second in the 2026 rankings is Ikenna Enwere from Imo State, who scored 370. He selected Nile University as his first-choice institution and intends to study Computer Science.
Ayomide Bamisile from Ondo State followed closely with a score of 369. He applied to study Software Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Akure.
JAMB also released the full list of top-performing candidates during the policy meeting, which brought together heads of tertiary institutions and key stakeholders in the education sector to discuss admission guidelines for the 2026 academic session.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on Monday, May 11, where key decisions, including the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, will be determined.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
According to him, the meeting will take place at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja.
Benjamin added that key policy directions will be unveiled by the Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa.
He said, “The Board’s annual policy meeting on admissions is a crucial annual gathering where stakeholders decide minimum tolerable UTME marks, admission guidelines, and policies for tertiary institutions.
“Furthermore, the meeting is expected to, in particular, formally set the tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise while impressing it on attendees the need to adhere strictly to stipulated guidelines.
“Attendees at the 2026 meeting would include critical stakeholders such as vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars and their admission officers.
“Others are regulatory bodies ranging from the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), among others.”
The statement also noted that goodwill messages are expected from agencies including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and other stakeholders.
Benjamin disclosed that the event will feature the 6th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M), aimed at promoting compliance with admission guidelines and improving standards in tertiary education.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that results for candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released before midnight on Friday.
This was contained in a statement shared via X, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
The post reads “RELEASE OF RESULTS FOR THE first day of the 2026 UTME .
This is to inform all candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16th April 2026, that their results will be released today before midnight.
“An official announcement will be made to the public and posted on this page as soon as the results are available.
Recall that the examination began on the 16th of April 20226.
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