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JAMB introduces mock UTME for underage candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has introduced a mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for candidates below the age of 16.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, explained that the mock UTME is not for the purpose of tertiary institution admission but for underage seeking to test their ability.
Oloyede spoke on Sunday at a meeting with media executives in Lagos, where he also announced that this year’s UTME will hold on March 8, 2025.
“We are starting the sale of forms on the 31st of January till 5th of March. There will be a mock exam on the 23rd of February and on the 8th of March there will be UTME,” the JAMB Registrar said.
Oloyede mentioned that JAMB would be introducing a mock for trial-testing examination only this year.
He explained that the mock-trial-testing examination is for individuals who would not qualify for admission into universities, polytechnics or colleges of education because they are below the age of 16 years.
He added that to qualify to write UTME and secure admission into universities, polytechnics or colleges of education, candidates must be 16 years old on or before September 30.
According to the don, candidates who do not desire admission for 2025 but wish to have CBT experience could register for mock only for trial testing.
He noted that the sale of Direct Entry application documents and e-PIN vending would commence on March 10 and April 7.
Oloyede explained that those wishing to write UTME with mock would pay N8,200, UTME only (without mock) N7,200, trial-testing mock only (for underage or testing only) and direct entry candidate N5,700.
The JAMB registrar explained that the board would be enforcing the 16-year age limit for this year’s UTME registration, noting that only gifted candidates below 15 years old be allowed to register.
He added that to qualify to secure admission as an underage, the candidate must score not less than 280 marks in UTME and perform exceptionally in its senior secondary certificate and post-UTME examinations.
“The policy meeting on admission adopted 16 years as the minimum for 2024 admission. JAMB tried to assist by extending the date to accommodate more candidates, but we were taken to court to reverse the extension to 16 years,” he explained.
Former Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced last year that only candidates aged 18 and above would be admitted into tertiary institutions in the country.
The declaration attracted a lot of criticisms from Nigerians, which forced the Federal Government to reverse the decision.
Mamman’s successor, Dr Tunji Alausa, suspended the 18-year admission benchmark for tertiary institutions in the country in November 2024.
Meanwhile, Oloyede disclosed that 870 computer-based test centres had been screened and provisionally listed for the 2025 UTME compared to 747 approved last year.
A popular undertaker in Kogi state, Segun Adekoya has been killed by some yet-to-be-identified gunman.
It was gathered that Adekoya was killed on the Egbe-Ogbe-Ponyan road in Yagba East local government of Kogi state over the weekend.
The incident was said to have occurred on Saturday, January 25, at about 5 pm while the team of undertakers were returning to Egbe from a funeral in Ponyan community.
A source within the community said, “The undertaker group headed by Aegun Adekoya is loved greatly in the community, because of its quality service delivery at funeral or burial ceremony.
“He bought a well equipped ambulance on 24th December 2024, with the assistance of people to ease smooth operation of his chosen profession in the community,” the source said.
He, however noted that on Saturday morning the unfortunate incident took place as kidnappers carried out their activities in the area.
A motorcycle operator was also kidnapped during the incident.
The victim’s motorcycle is said to have been recovered from the scene in order to identify the owner.
The Federal Government has begun hiring for various positions within the Federal Civil Service.
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) announced on January 26, 2025, that Nigerians interested in these roles can apply through the commission’s official website.
Applicants are required to submit their applications for only one position.
Those applying should upload several documents, including their CV, academic certificates, NYSC certificate, birth certificate, and passport photo.
People with disabilities should also mention the nature of their condition in their applications.
The application portal is open until March 10, 2025, for interested candidates.
The statement read:
“The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is receiving applications for various vacancies in the Federal Civil Service.
“The vacancy announcement is published on the Commission’s website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng and in the Sun, Daily Trust and The Nation newspaper of Monday 27th January 2025.
“Eligible applicants are to apply for only one position via the application link: https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng.
“Applicants who are physically challenged should state the nature of their disability.
“Applicants are to upload the following documents as applicable:
i. Curriculum Vitae
ii. Ph.D/Master’s Degree Certificate
iii. Degree/HND/NCE Certificate
iv. WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Certificate
v. Primary School Certificate
vi. NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate
vii. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
viii. Local Government Identification
ix. Recent Passport photograph
“All applications are to be submitted on or before Monday, 10th March, 2025.
Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has opened up about his health since leaving office on May 29, 2023.
Buhari confirmed that his health is better now since he left office in 2023.
While in office as President, Buhari was plagued by illness which led to him being flown abroad for medical attention.
He handed over to Bola Tinubu after serving his two terms as President.
Speaking at an All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders’ meeting at the Katsina State Government House, Buhari suggested that the complexities of being the President of Nigeria affected his health.
“Those outside the corridors of power do not understand the complexities and difficulties facing Nigeria.
“My health has improved since leaving office. People who visited me told me I look better than before.”
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