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Widow Begs JAMB Not To Deprive Children Exams Over SIM Swap

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Widow Begs JAMB Not To Deprive Children Exams Over SIM Swap

Widow begs JAMB not to deprive children exams over SIM swap. An aggrieved widow, Jane Uche, has appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to resolve the issue of SIM loss, which is preventing her children from registering for the UTME.

Ms Uche made the appeal in Abuja on Monday.
While narrating her ordeal, she urged JAMB to make provisions for children of deceased parents whose phone numbers were used to generate profile codes.

The widow explained that her late husband had used his phone number to generate profile codes for their two children in previous UTME registrations.
However, after his passing, she was unable to retrieve the SIM card.

”I have three children aged 20, 18, and 16; none of them had gained admission to any higher institution before their father passed away. The peers of my 20-year-old have almost graduated, but mine are still at home. The grief keeps multiplying due to recurring challenges,” she said.

According to her, this is a special appeal to JAMB to make provisions for children of deceased parents to continue with their registration.

“My husband left home that fateful day in good health, but in the evening, I was called to come and pick up his corpse in front of LASUTH Mortuary. We could not retrieve his SIM cards.

“The owner of the SIM card used to generate the profile code is now deceased. Under JAMB’s system, the same SIM card must be used to generate profile codes for subsequent exams.

“What this means is that my children cannot write JAMB again unless they retrieve their late father’s SIM card, which is impossible for us to obtain. With this development, my children’s education will be put on hold because, to gain admission, they must be able to sit for JAMB,” she said.

She explained that many candidates were facing similar challenges and appealed to the authorities to introduce a system that would allow SIM retrieval through SIM swaps, lost SIM recovery, or change of SIM.

“I’ve tried everything possible by visiting all JAMB offices to seek a solution, but so far, they have told me there is no provision for SIM swaps,” she added.

JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said that while the woman’s situation was unfortunate, the board could do nothing unless she retrieved the SIM from the network provider.

Mr Benjamin explained that the board had repeatedly warned the public about the risks of losing SIM cards, noting that the SIM swap option was still unavailable.

JAMB stated on X that a new feature is available at all computer-based test centres to address SIM loss, but the SIM swap feature is still unavailable.

“Good news for those who cannot retrieve their previously used but lost SIM cards. A feature is now available at all CBT centres to address your case.
”Kindly fill out the template to access this service for the coming UTME/DE registration. Note that SIM SWAP is still not available,” it stated.

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It added, “Important message on SIM SWAP. It’s important to clarify that while this new feature addresses the issue of lost SIM cards, the SIM SWAP service, which would allow for the replacement of a SIM card with a new one for JAMB registration, is still not available.

“The SIM card remains a unique identifier that cannot be replaced through this method.

“This development is a step by JAMB to streamline the registration process, ensuring that candidates are not disadvantaged due to technical issues with their SIM cards.”

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IGP Disu, Stakeholders To Establish Police Academy Ogun Campus, Upgrade College Across The County

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IGP Disu, Stakeholders To Establish Police Academy Ogun Campus, Upgrade College Across The County

In a major move toward reforming police education, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, held a high-level strategic meeting at the Federal Ministry of Education today, Monday, May 4, 2026.

The main goal of the meeting was to officially establish a new Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) campus in Ogun State, along with a comprehensive plan to upgrade and secure accreditation for the 42 Police Colleges nationwide.

The meeting was hosted by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad. The attendance of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun (Rtd) and other key stakeholders highlighted the importance and national significance of these educational reforms.

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Key topics covered included infrastructure development and collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to ensure the construction of modern facilities. Stakeholders also coordinated with the National Universities Commission (NUC) for thorough resource verification to meet accreditation standards, with a clear timeline set for the Ogun State campus to be fully operational in the 2026 academic session.

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IGP Disu

IGP Disu reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to professional excellence, emphasizing that transforming these institutions is essential for building a modern, service-oriented police force.

He stated that by combining academic rigor with tactical operational training, the Nigeria Police Force will produce officers ready to address today’s security challenges with the highest level of integrity.

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ICPC Formally Established A Student Anti-Corruption Club (SAC) At Andal Science Academy, Kano

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ICPC Formally Established A Student Anti-Corruption Club (SAC) At Andal Science Academy, Kano

Cultivating Integrity: ICPC Plants Anti-Corruption Seed at Andal Science Academy
In a resolute effort to curb the pervasive menace of corruption, the Kano State office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has formally established a Student Anti-Corruption Club (SAC) at Andal Science Academy, Kano.

The initiative marks a strategic shift towards prevention rather than mere prosecution, targeting the conscience of the nation’s future leaders.
The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Barrister Ahmad Muhammad Wada, was represented at the ceremony by Chief Superintendent Sani Tukur and articulated the core philosophy behind the club.

He explained that its primary aim is to reshape the mindset of the younger generation, actively involving them in the anti-corruption crusade long before they assume positions of power or responsibility.

Addressing the students directly, Barrister Wada urged them to become courageous informants against malpractice, reporting any incidence of corruption to relevant authorities, including the ICPC, through the college principal.

The principal, he noted, would serve as the club’s patron, creating a safe and structured channel for whistleblowing within the school environment.

The Commissioner further emphasised that the club is designed not only to detect wrongdoing but also to thoroughly reorient students to the ills of corruption. He called on them to imbibe the virtues of integrity, discipline, and honesty, insisting that these qualities are non‑negotiable for the leaders of tomorrow who must steer Nigeria towards a more transparent future.

On his part, the principal of Andal Science Academy, Mr. Sam Ade, warmly commended the ICPC’s efforts to establish SACs in various schools across the federation. He assured the Commission of his management’s unwavering support, pledging to nurture the club to yield fruitful results and to embed its anti‑corruption ethos into the broader life of the academy.

Following the speeches, the executive members of the newly formed club were formally sworn in. They were then sensitised on the club’s rules, objectives, and operational boundaries, ensuring that from the outset, leadership was anchored in clarity and purpose rather than mere enthusiasm.

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The atmosphere reached a festive pitch when a gathering of about eighty students broke into spirited chanting, dancing, and singing of anti‑corruption slogans. Their visible energy and joy suggested that for these young people, the fight against corruption need not be grim—it could be a collective, vibrant, and even celebratory movement for change.

In sum, the launch of the Student Anti‑Corruption Club at Andal Science Academy is far more than a school event. It is a thematic declaration that integrity must be cultivated from childhood, that schools are vital frontiers in the battle against graft, and that with the right nurturing, today’s students can indeed become tomorrow’s most incorruptible citizens.

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Financial Literacy: NNPC Foundation Trains Batch A Stream 2 Corps Members

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Financial Literacy: NNPC Foundation Trains Batch A Stream 2 Corps Members

In continuation of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives on financial literacy, the NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte has conducted its second 2026 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) skills empowerment training for Batch A, Stream 2 corps members at the FCT NYSC Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Abuja, over the weekend.

Delivered in partnership with the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) scheme, the programme covers financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business development. Its training structure also includes a financial literacy test, a “Kick Start My Business” course, and business proposal pitching.

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Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, who was represented by the Head, Programme Management, Rose Okonkwo, noted that over one million corps members have been trained nationwide through the programme.

Acting Director of SAED, Usman Yahaya, commended the NNPC Foundation for its consistent support, urging the corps members to acquire multiple skills during their service year in order to position themselves as job creators and not job seekers.

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It would be recalled that last year, 531 youths received Starter Packs and financial support to help them launch their businesses, with most beneficiaries recording measurable progress across their various enterprises.

The NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte has, through the financial literacy programme, sustained its commitment to preparing young Nigerians towards sustainable careers and self-reliance, contributing to national economic growth and development.

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