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Uyo Gears Up for MTN CHAMPS Grand Finale, Top 40 MVP Athletes Announced

The Grand finale of the third season of MTN CHAMPS is set to be held…

We’ll follow Kwankwaso to any political party he moves to – Kano Governor

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has restated his unwavering loyalty to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,…

Over 78.5 percent of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200, according to data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The examination body disclosed that out of the 1,955,069 registered candidates, 1,883,368 actually sat for the exam, while 71,701 were absent. Of those who participated, a staggering 1,534,654 scored below 200. In contrast, only 432,829 candidates scored 200 and above—an equivalent of 22.13 percent. The performance breakdown showed a significant drop in high scorers: 98,269 candidates scored 250 and above, representing just 5.02 percent. Only 24,828 candidates scored 300 and above, accounting for a mere 1.26 percent. “Of the total number registered, 97 candidates were involved in examination infractions, while 2,157 others are currently undergoing investigations for suspected malpractices,” JAMB said in a statement. Last year, the National Minimum Tolerable UTME Score (NTMUS) was pegged at 140.
JAMB: Only 1 in 5 Candidates Scored 200 and Above in 2025 UTME

Over 78.5 percent of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)…

FG May Borrow to Settle N4 Trillion Power Sector Debt – Minister Adelabu

The federal government may resort to borrowing to offset a significant portion of the N4…

UK Opens Premium Visa Centres in Enugu, Port Harcourt
UK Opens Premium Visa Centres in Enugu, Port Harcourt to Ease Summer Travel Rush

VFS Global has launched two Premium Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt that…

Bayo Onanuga
‘Adesina’s Claims Misleading, Like Peter Obi’s’ – Onanuga Counters AfDB President on GDP

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, has faulted outgoing African Development…

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MTN Nigeria highlights progress on ESG and National Development Goals in 2024 sustainability Report

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications provider, announces the release of its 2024 Sustainability…

“Abure Is Just Masturbating” — Gov Otti Slams LP Leadership Crisis

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has declared that Julius Abure, the embattled factional chairman of…

Tensions Escalate in NANS Leadership Crisis as Atiku Isah Accuses Seyi Tinubu of Meddling

A fresh wave of controversy has engulfed the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), as…

AfDB Unveils $3.2 Billion Investment Strategy to Power Nigeria’s Economic Transformation

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a new five-year Country Strategy Paper (CSP)…

Report of New CEO to Replace Elon Musk is "Absolutely False" - Tesla
Report of New CEO to Replace Elon Musk is “Absolutely False” – Tesla

An earlier report that Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, was looking for a new Chief…

What Lagos Users and Drivers Really Think About E-Hailing Charges
What Lagos Users and Drivers Really Think About E-Hailing Charges

In Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, the use of e-hailing services like Bolt, inDrive, Uber, and…

A’Court Affirms Conviction of Professor Who Rigged Election for Akpabio

The Court of Appeal in Calabar has upheld the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban, who…

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CBN slaps PayStack with Naira 250 million fine for launching Zap without approval

In a major regulatory move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a hefty…

Governor Umo Eno Hints at Possible Defection, Compares PDP to “Faulty Aircraft”

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has hinted at a possible defection from the…

British High Commission Denies Arrested Arms Suspect Is a Serving UK Soldier

The British High Commission has firmly refuted claims linking a man arrested in Delta State…

Court to EFCC: Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours
Court to EFCC: Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…

Dangote Refinery to Shift Fully to Nigerian Crude by Year-End
World Bank Appoints Aliko Dangote to Global Investment Lab

The World Bank has appointed Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote,…