By Alexis Uchendu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has postponed the commencement of registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), from January 31 to February 3, 2025.

JAMB cited the need for critical adjustments to its registration process, particularly in response to recent changes in law programs at some universities as directed by the Council for Legal Education.

In a statement, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin also disclosed that the Board identified irregularities in the approval process of some Computer-Based Test (CBT), centers, prompting further scrutiny and the disqualification of certain facilities.

While acknowledging any inconvenience the delay may cause, JAMB assured candidates that the additional time would help ensure a seamless registration process.

By Adenike Lawal

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended Law admissions in eight universities for the 2025/2026 academic session following the Council of Legal Education’s decision to halt their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programs due to non-compliance with regulatory standards.

JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, listed the affected institutions as Kwara State University, Malete; Bingham University, Karu; Redeemer’s University, Ede; Western Delta University, Oghara; Taraba State University, Jalingo; Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo; Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike; and the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil.

The suspension at the Nigerian Police Academy will extend through the 2026/2027 session.

As a result, JAMB will not process Law admissions for these universities in the affected academic years.

An insider from one of the institutions revealed that exceeding admission quotas in recent years contributed to the CLE’s decision, serving as a warning to deter future violations.

By Our Correspondent 

Civil society organizations, including BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, have demanded justice and accountability in the sexual harassment allegations against Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).

The allegations involve Engineer Folasade Adebayo, a married Deputy Director at the Directorate of Works and Services, who accused the Vice-Chancellor of coercing her into an illicit sexual relationship.

In a petition addressed to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the groups called for an independent investigation into the case, citing evidence from audio recordings reportedly capturing the Vice-Chancellor’s coercive advances.

The petition criticized the Governing Council’s investigative panel for focusing on the victim’s motives for recording the conversations rather than addressing the Vice-Chancellor’s alleged misconduct.

The organizations argued that Professor Fasina’s actions represent a gross abuse of power and a violation of Nigeria’s Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP), Act, 2015, which criminalizes sexual harassment and abuse of authority.

They further accused FUOYE of fostering a culture of institutional complacency in handling past sexual harassment cases.

The petitioners demanded adequate protection for the victim, legal action against the Vice-Chancellor, and systemic reforms to prevent similar incidents in Nigerian universities.

They also urged the Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and legislative committees to ensure justice and accountability in the matter.

“This case is a test of Nigeria’s commitment to eradicating gender-based violence and ensuring institutional integrity,” the groups emphasized, calling for swift action to uphold the rule of law.