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Seven States Roll Out Proof Of Address System To Revolutionize Service Delivery.
According to Nivo News, the governments of Oyo, Rivers, Bauchi, Yobe, Cross River, Bayelsa, and Sokoto have formally implemented the Proof of Address (PoA) system to strengthen statewide documentation and service delivery. The move, coordinated by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), represents a major step toward establishing a unified, verifiable address framework across Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
With the adoption of PoA, the governors of the seven states have signed on to a data-driven identification system designed to ensure accurate registration of residents and businesses. The initiative, now being rolled out on a national scale, is expected to enhance access to essential services, reinforce security, and improve governance.
The Federal Government’s Local Government Proof of Address policy aims to replace Nigeria’s reliance on informal and non-standard address systems with a credible, standardized framework. Under the scheme, a verified proof of address serves as a key component of identity verification, enabling residents to access services including electricity, water, healthcare, insurance, internet connectivity, and mobile phone services.
The system also supports financial inclusion by facilitating compliance with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, thereby allowing Nigerians to open bank accounts, access credit, conduct secure transactions, and participate fully in the formal financial system. Additionally, the PoA framework is expected to enhance government and legal processes, such as voter registration, issuance of official documents, employment verification, and school enrolment.
By linking individuals and businesses to verified locations, the system helps prevent fraud, identity theft, and financial crimes, while also improving logistics, e-commerce, emergency response, and overall service delivery. The OSGF oversees policy direction and coordination, issuing directives for PoA adoption across federal and sub-national agencies, while the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) provides operational support, leveraging its nationwide infrastructure for address verification and data management.
At the local level, the 774 councils are tasked with implementing the system, enacting necessary bye-laws, and mobilizing communities to ensure successful adoption and awareness among residents.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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