By Agregor Ebiboere Immaculate;

• JAMB has opened a controlled process for candidates who have genuinely lost access to their registered phone numbers or email addresses.
• The service began on September 21 and is available only at designated CBT centres and applicable state offices.
• Applicants can use the service once, subject to strict identity and biometric verification.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a controlled procedure allowing candidates who have lost access to their registered phone numbers or email addresses to update their details.

The board announced the policy change on Monday through its official X account, stating that the service commenced on September 21,2026.

JAMB said candidates could access the service only at designated Computer-Based Test centres, including state offices where applicable.

JAMB said candidates could access the service only at designated Computer-Based Test centres, including state offices where applicable.

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JAMB said candidates could access the service only at designated Computer-Based Test centres, including state offices where applicable.

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It explained that the arrangement was designed for candidates with genuine cases involving the loss of access to their registered GSM numbers, email addresses or both.

The board said applicants would be required to undergo strict identity and biometric checks before their details could be changed.

“Please note: The service can be accessed only once and is subject to strict identity and biometric verification,” JAMB said.

It urged candidates to visit only approved centres and avoid dealing with unauthorised individuals or channels.

“For your security, use only designated JAMB centres and avoid unauthorised persons or channels,” the board added.

JAMB said the announcement was part of its JCARE and JAMB Updates initiatives.

The board reiterated that the update facility could be used only once and that all requests would be subject to the prescribed verification process.

By Favour Bibaikefie

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s worsening education challenges cannot be solved merely by changing policies, but by strong leadership, adequate funding, and sustained investment in the sector.

Obi made the statement while reacting to recent concerns over the country’s education system and declining academic performance in national examinations. He stressed that focusing only on structural or policy adjustments would not address the deeper issues affecting learning outcomes.

He pointed to recent examination statistics, including the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), where less than half of candidates passed English Language and Mathematics. He also referenced the 2025 computer-based WASSCE results, where pass rates reportedly dropped further, describing the trend as alarming.

According to him, the poor results reflect long-standing neglect of the education sector and insufficient commitment to human capital development. He argued that education remains central to economic growth and national progress, warning that no country can meaningfully develop without investing in it.

Obi also criticized the level of funding allocated to education in recent budgets, noting that it remains far below international benchmarks recommended by UNESCO. He described the low allocation as evidence that education is not being treated as a top national priority.

He further lamented Nigeria’s inability to support students in international academic competitions, citing inadequate funding as a major barrier to exposing talented students to global opportunities.

Reflecting on his time as governor of Anambra State, Obi said targeted investments in education helped improve learning conditions and outcomes. He added that initiatives such as providing digital tools and learning infrastructure contributed to better performance in schools.

He urged the federal government to prioritize education, healthcare, and job creation, insisting that only deliberate and sustained investment in these sectors can reverse Nigeria’s development challenges.

Obi concluded that with the right leadership and commitment, Nigeria can still achieve significant progress, reaffirming his belief that “a new Nigeria is possible.”

By Rukevwe Odeh

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known in Abuja during the inauguration of the UBEC Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee. He explained that the current arrangement, which treats JSS and SSS as separate administrative structures, has not achieved its intended purpose and has instead contributed to poor student progression and high dropout rates.

According to him, millions of pupils who complete primary school struggle to transition smoothly into higher levels of secondary education. He also pointed out that the imbalance in school distribution—where there are significantly more primary schools than junior secondary schools—has worsened the situation, creating bottlenecks in student advancement.

The minister noted that the separation policy has led to overcrowding in some junior secondary schools while many senior secondary schools remain underutilised. He described the system as inefficient and not in the best interest of learners.

As part of the proposed reform, the government intends to present its recommendation to the National Council on Education for approval. A committee has also been set up to speed up the implementation of related education initiatives, including Smart Schools, Bilingual Schools, and Alternative Schools across the country.

He added that the government is committed to ensuring that abandoned or uncompleted public schools are completed, properly equipped, and put into use so that they serve students effectively.

Education authorities believe that removing the separation between JSS and SSS will help create a smoother academic transition, reduce dropout rates, and improve overall access to secondary education in Nigeria.