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Adeleke Donates N40m to UNIOSUNTH, Promises Staff Recruitment

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By Cynthia Abah

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, announced a N40 million donation to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital (UNIOSUNTH) on Monday, with N20 million designated for both patients and staff.

The governor also pledged to recruit additional staff to improve service delivery and directed the immediate installation of solar lights within the hospital’s premises.

The announcement followed a tour of the hospital’s facilities, during which the governor expressed his appreciation for the staff’s dedication, calling the hospital “the last hope of our people.”

He emphasized his administration’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services across the state.

Adeleke stated, “I want to appreciate the management of this hospital. This hospital is the last hope of our people, and I want to thank the staff for doing a great job.”

He further promised to address the staffing shortages and ensure that recruitment efforts would be carefully planned to provide sustainable salaries.

Board Chairman of the hospital, Barrister Niyi Owolade, praised the governor for his ongoing support, calling him “a true light” and expressing optimism about further improvements under his leadership.

Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Babatunde Afolabi, also thanked Governor Adeleke for his generous contributions.

He highlighted the hospital’s need for modern equipment and additional staff to enhance its operations and pledged to work closely with the governor’s administration to strengthen the state’s healthcare system.

In addition to his donation to the hospital, Governor Adeleke announced the approval of N3.3 billion for retirees in Osun and a commitment to secure shares in the Segilola project for the state.

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FG Halts New Polytechnics, Monotechnics for One Year

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The Federal Government has imposed a one-year moratorium on the establishment of new polytechnics and monotechnics, citing concerns over enrollment and institutional capacity.

Announcing the decision, the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje, stated that health institutions are exempt from the suspension.

Polytechnics awaiting ministerial approval must pay N4 million in application fees and N2 million per program for processing, while monotechnics will pay N2 million and N1 million per program, respectively.

Institutions failing to meet the payment deadline within 30 days will have their applications terminated.

The moratorium, effective immediately, aims to regulate the expansion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), institutions while ensuring quality and sustainability.

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JAMB Warns Against Nighttime Registration for 2025 UTME

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By Patrick Idowu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has issued a stern warning to registration centers across Nigeria against conducting nighttime registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing security concerns.

JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, stated that while the board acknowledges the centers’ efforts to accommodate more candidates, these efforts must not compromise candidates’ safety.

Consequently, ten centers have been specifically cautioned, including Thomas Adewumi University (Kwara), CBT Centre Otukpo (Benue), and Ebenezer International School (Rivers), among others.

This warning serves as a final notice, with JAMB emphasizing that any further violations will attract decisive action. The board reiterated its commitment to ensuring a secure, fair, and transparent registration process and urged centers to prioritize candidates’ welfare over profit.

JAMB Urges Parents to Refrain from Baseless Admission Allegations

JAMB has cautioned parents against making unfounded accusations against universities over admission decisions, emphasizing that UTME scores alone do not guarantee admission.

The board cited recent cases, including a father’s public outcry against the University of Calabar for denying his child admission.

Investigations, however, revealed that the candidate’s aggregate score fell below the university’s cut-off.

Similarly, claims of unfair admission processes at Modibbo Adama University and the University of Jos were debunked after thorough reviews.

JAMB reaffirmed that its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), ensures transparency and fairness in admissions.

It urged parents to seek clarifications through the board’s official channels rather than resorting to public condemnation.

Additionally, the board expressed concern over the excessive number of candidates applying under the “exceptionally brilliant” category for underage candidates, warning against unrealistic parental expectations.

JAMB remains committed to upholding merit-based admissions and will take legal action against any individuals involved in admission fraud.

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JAMB Reschedules 2025 UTME Registration to February 3

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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.

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