The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) has not yet begun.

In a statement posted on its official X account on Wednesday, JAMB assured candidates that the registration process details would be announced soon.

The post reads: “Attention prospective 2025 UTME/DE candidates! Kindly note that registration has not commenced. However, details on the exercise would be announced soon.

“You can get your NIN ahead and a phone number that has not been previously used to register on our platform to generate your profile code prior the time.”

In another development, JAMB revealed that The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba will be the recommended text for the 2025 UTME Use of English examination.

“Attention prospective 2025 UTME candidates! This is to inform you that The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba has been approved as the reading text for the Use of English,” JAMB said.

“Details on the UTME/DE registration shall be released shortly. Kindly be on the lookout for updates.”

The management of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Ogun state has halted academic activities.

Polytechnic students typically earn a national diploma (ND) after two years of study, followed by a higher national diploma (HND) within the same or in a different institution after another two years of study.

This often requires industrial work experience in between.

On Monday, HND students at MAPOLY took to the streets of the campus to protest a management decision to verify their ND results from their former schools.

The students are also protesting an alleged increase in tuition fees and delay in the mobilisation of higher national diploma students for the national youth service.

Yemi Ajibola, MAPOLY spokesperson, said the management’s decision to suspend academic activities was necessary to “ensure the safety of lives and properties”.

In a statement, he said the school authority is being weary of fake results being presented by some of students.

MAPOLY advised the students to stay away from the campus.

The institution urged parents and the public to expect further information about its decision.

“Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta have announced the closure of the Polytechnic effective from Monday, 13th January 2025, till further notice,” Ajibola’s statement reads.

“This is to ensure the safety of lives and properties owing to the protest by some students on the decision of the Management to verify their National Diploma results from their former schools.

“Management expressed its zero tolerance to fake results from any quarters.

“Consequently, students are advised to stay away from the campus in their interests.

“Parents and the general public are assured of timely updates as events unfold.”

The Council of Legal Education has accredited Caleb University’s Law programme.

Alongside the accreditation, the CLE has approved an increase in the programme’s admission quota from 50 to 110 students, effective immediately for the 2024/2025 academic session.

The decision followed an evaluation process conducted by the CLE’s Accreditation Panel during a visit to the university’s College of Law at Magodo, Lagos on October 10 and 11, 2024.

The outcome was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Ms. A. O. Osho.

The Information, Media, and Publication Specialist at Caleb University, Olawale Adekoya, disclosed this in a statement sent to PUNCH Online on Friday.

He described the accreditation as a testament to the institution’s commitment to delivering quality legal education.

The statement read, “The increased admission quota reflects the CLE’s confidence in Caleb University’s dedication to providing high-quality legal education.

“This development signifies a positive step forward for aspiring law students, offering them expanded opportunities to pursue their legal ambitions within a reputable academic environment. Caleb University’s strong faculty, modern facilities, and conducive learning environment position it as a preferred choice for comprehensive legal education.”

Expressing his delight, the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nosa Owens-Ibie, described the development as “momentous.”

He stated, “This is a thing of great joy to us, considering that we have in place young legal geniuses, eminent scholars, and Senior Advocates of Nigeria who are actively contributing, along with the leading lights in the Lagos State Judiciary, to the rapid growth of our Law program. Our aim is to make it the first choice in legal education nationally.”

A senior faculty member at the College of Law, Dr. Fatima Ogunlana, also expressed excitement about the development, saying, “The accreditation and quota increase validate the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff. It is an acknowledgment of the high standards we uphold in training future legal professionals.”

The CLE commended Caleb University’s consistent investments in compliance with admission requirements and quality improvements.

“In view of the consistent investments in improving Caleb University’s compliance with admission quota over the years, the Council has approved the University’s Law quota from 50 to 110,” the Council stated.

This achievement highlights the institution’s dedication to fostering a robust platform for learners and offering aspiring legal professionals opportunities to achieve their ambitions of becoming global legal luminaries and scholars.

A prospective law student, Tobi Adewale, shared his enthusiasm about the news, stating, “This is great for students like me who dream of studying at Caleb University. The accreditation and increased quota mean more opportunities to learn from some of the best in the field.”

Caleb University’s Law programme joins other fully accredited programs, including Nursing, Mass Communication, Architecture, Computer Science, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Business Administration, Criminology and Security Studies, Software Engineering, and Economics.

These programmes are recognised by the National Universities Commission and professional regulatory agencies for their high standards and excellence.