Education

JAMB Extends UTME, DE Registration, Gets Candidates’ Applause

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5 years ago

May 17, 2021

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the ongoing 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise by two weeks.
Consequently, the registration would end on May 29 with the examination commencing on June 19 and to end on July 3rd.
Announcing the extension, the Registrar, JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede said the decision followed a widespread reports on the delay in the registration process among candidates of the 2021 UTME.
In their separate reactions, candidates of the examination who spoke to The Tide in PortHarcourt, yesterday, expressed delight over the extension. The candidates stated that there had been a lot of hiccups in the process of registration which they said had delayed their registration and lauded the JAMB for it’s understanding.
A UTME candidate, Ebuka Williams said so far, can see such understanding by JAMB. Of a truth, there are so many challenges in this year’s registration especially with the introduction of the National Identification Number (NIN) as part of the registration process and trust our technology system here. Now, it is network problem and another time they cannot upload and all that”.
Mowan Eneirene said the extension would not only provide them with the opportunity to meet up with the registration but also enable them to prepare academically to tackle the challenging JAMB questions.
On her part, Ledibabari Lekia, a Direct Entry candidate who said she had finished her own registration and waiting for the examination stated, however, that the extension was needful considering the evolving challenges in the registration process particularly for new candidates.
“I think the challenges are increasing by the year and by the day. Just when you think you are getting through with the process, you just discover that there is yet another hurdle to jump. Even though some of us are through with ours and waiting eagerly for the examination proper, I still want to commend the JAMB for it’s understanding and quick intervention by the extension which will give every candidate ample time to go through the process and finally sit for the exam. That way, it will not be a time wasted because at a point, some of us were scared that we will not meet up”, Lekia said.

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2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

The Tide

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Education

Nigeria to Train Electric Vehicle Technicians through NOUN-Auto Clinic Partnership

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3 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has partnered with Auto Clinic Center to train electric vehicle technicians, in a bid to address unemployment and boost the country’s economy.

The partnership was announced during the virtual ceremony for the Course 2 of the certificate program in Electric Vehicle and Auto Diagnostics, held in Kaduna.

Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice Chancellor of NOUN, who was represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Technology Innovation and Research, Prof. Christine Ofulue, commended the innovative efforts of the Center and expressed gratitude to the partners and participants.

“This virtual flag-off of Course 2 of the Certificate in Electric Vehicles and Auto Diagnostics, facilitated by Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD) of the university, is a collaboration between NOUN and the Auto Clinic Center, Abuja,” she said.

The registrar, National Open University of Nigeria, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi, expressed gratitude for the contributions and reiterated the significance of the program in preparing individuals for the future of e-mobility.

“We are committed to promoting skill-based education aligned with national and global needs,” he said.

The CEO of Auto Clinic Center, Nathaniel Okwesiri, emphasized the need to create professional mechanics through a combination of graduate and non-graduate training.

“We are grateful for this opportunity and we believe that this program will help to build a strong national capacity for electric vehicle repair and innovation,” he said.

Professor Shehu Usman Adamu, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, emphasized the importance of the Auto Clinic Training Initiative in preparing technicians for the emerging world of electric vehicles, aligning with Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable mobility.

The keynote speaker, Prince Mustapha Mona Audu, CEO Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), highlighted the potential for Nigeria to become a leader in electric mobility, leveraging its large market and the continent’s need for sustainable transportation.

“Electric vehicles are the future, and Nigeria must be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity,” he said, announcing the donation of two electric vehicles to NOUN.

The event also announced upcoming programs in procurement management and professional child care, with the goal of fostering partnerships and addressing societal needs.

Education

Kenpoly begins 2025/2026 academic session

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3 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

Management of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori has announced fatestfor the commencement of its 2025/2026 academic session.

?A statement by the acting registrar of the school, ThankGod Anyim Abalubu said full academic activities will commence from Monday November 10, 2025.

?Accordingly, “all those who applied and have been offered provisional admissions into the various programmes of the Polytechnic in (National Diploma ND and Higher National Diploma HND) are requested to visit the Admissions and Registration Unit of the Registry as well as the Information and Communications Technology Centre (ICTC) for their Clearance and Registration, ” the statement said.

?The statement added that these category of candidates are required to complete all the processes of clearance and registration within one week as lectures will commence on Monday, 17th November, 2025.