The meeting will determine the minimum cut-off marks for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), along with other admission requirements for universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other higher institutions for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Naija News reports that this was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.

Benjamin stated that the policy meeting will hold in Abuja and will bring together major stakeholders in the education sector.

He added that the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, is expected to present key policy directions for the upcoming admission cycle.

According to the statement, the meeting will officially set the framework for the 2026/2027 admission exercise and ensure that institutions adhere strictly to approved guidelines.

Participants expected at the meeting include vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars, and admissions officers from tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

The statement further noted that representatives of regulatory bodies such as the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), and National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) will also be in attendance.

Benjamin explained that the meeting will allow stakeholders to review admission-related issues and agree on standards for the new academic session.

He also said goodwill messages will be delivered by organisations such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), highlighting the importance of coordinated planning in the education sector.

In addition, the sixth edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M) will be held during the event.

According to him, the initiative has strengthened compliance with admission rules and improved transparency across tertiary institutions.

Benjamin noted that NATAP-M has “ensured strict adherence to admission guidelines and contributed greatly to the development of tertiary education in the country.”

The resolutions from the meeting are expected to guide institutions in conducting admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session.

News recalls that Tiwa Savage began her music journey abroad, where she worked as a backup singer for international stars like George Michael and Mary J. Blige before relocating to Nigeria and signing with Mavin Records.

In an interview with TVC, the singer explained that her transition into Afrobeats was made easier by her former label boss, Don Jazzy, who helped reshape her mindset about music and creativity.

According to the ‘Kele Kele Love’ singer, Don Jazzy encouraged her to believe that talent has no limits and that she could excel in any sound she chose to explore.

She added that Don Jazzy broadened her musical outlook and pushed her beyond her R&B background.

Tiwa Savage said she has no regrets about returning to Nigeria or embracing Afrobeats.

She said, “It was difficult for me to transition from R&B to street sounds. But when I was at Mavin Records, Don Jazzy opened my mind to so many different things. He made me believe that talent was not limited, that I could do anything if I really focused on it.

“He took me out of that R&B bubble and introduced me to other sounds.”

News reports that Adelabu made the disclosure on Sunday while speaking to his supporters.

He described himself as the only “true son” of Tinubu in Oyo State and said the President also pledged to encourage a consensus arrangement for the governorship race.

Adelabu, however, clarified that Tinubu has not officially backed any particular aspirant.

He said, “INEC said it’s March 31. I travelled then and the person that appointed me, I would see him before resigning, and that was why I delayed it, to create time to see him (Tinubu).”

“He also gave the opportunity for Sakotun and Sakosi to create an opportunity to see him, and that was why I saw the President last week. We can’t lie against the President in public; it’s not possible, he will hear.”

“Tinubu said, ‘Bayo, the time has come, we had an agreement, you have been on this for long, this young ambition of yours. In as much as I love to have you around me, I will not stop you from pursuing your ambition; resign as Minister and go start work immediately.’ By God’s grace, that is what Tinubu told me.”

Adelabu added that the President gave him the go-ahead to join the Oyo governorship race and promised to support a consensus process, but has not yet endorsed any candidate.

“He said if a consensus fails, he will call for a direct primary. Make no mistake: I am the only true ‘son of Asiwaju’ in Oyo State,” he said.