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Tinubu Names New JAMB Registrar In Major Shake-Up Of Education Sector.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Professor Aina will take over from Is-haq Oloyede, whose second tenure as JAMB Registrar is expected to end on July 31, 2026.
The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to Onanuga, President Tinubu is confident that Aina will leverage his wealth of experience, expertise, and deep understanding of JAMB’s operations to further strengthen and advance the examination body beyond the achievements recorded under Oloyede’s leadership.
Naija News gathered that Aina, who turns 40 in July, is a renowned academic and systems specialist with vast experience in examination administration, digital infrastructure, and reforms within public institutions.
Profile Of Professor Aina
Professor Aina earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent. He also obtained an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, alongside a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, from Loughborough University. In addition, he completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
Currently a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Aina first worked with JAMB during his National Youth Service, where he gained valuable experience in admissions processing and data-based institutional operations. The experience reportedly shaped his continued contributions to examination reforms and systems improvement.
With more than 15 years of post-graduation experience, Aina has built a career around technology, governance, and institutional transformation, advising both federal and state governments on digital transition, system development, and operational reforms.
At age 39, he became one of Nigeria’s youngest professors in Computer Engineering and is now set to become the youngest Registrar in JAMB’s history.
Professor Aina has also consulted for major examination agencies, including National Examinations Council (NECO), National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), as well as several state ministries of education, offering expertise in ICT systems, examination security, and digital process enhancement.
He is a member of several professional organisations, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee for Rivers State has declared Kingsley Chinda as the party’s governorship candidate following the conclusion of its primary election exercise in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that Chinda was announced the winner on Thursday evening at the APC secretariat after votes were collated from wards across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.
Declaring the result, the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Bitrus Kwamoti, said Chinda secured a total of 268,497 votes to clinch the ticket.
Kwamoti described the exercise as peaceful and well-conducted, noting that party members demonstrated discipline throughout the process, with no major incidents recorded.
The announcement came shortly after the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the APC governorship primary scheduled for Thursday.
Fubara had earlier announced his decision in a personally signed statement, saying it followed extensive consultations with family, friends, and political associates, while pledging support for whoever emerged as the party’s flagbearer.
Another aspirant, Tonye Cole, also stepped down from the race, citing the need to prioritise peace, reconciliation, and party unity.
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Nigeria Brace For Tough Road As 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup Opponents Emerge Ahead Of Qualifier.
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have been handed a clearer picture of what awaits them at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco following Thursday’s official draw in Zurich.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Luis Enrique has described Arsenal F.C. as the best team in the world without the ball, ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain later this month.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Ligue 1 champions are set to face the newly crowned Premier League winners in Budapest on May 30 in what is widely expected to be a high-stakes final.
PSG go into the encounter as slight favourites, having previously defeated Arsenal 3–1 on aggregate in last season’s semi-finals before going on to crush Inter Milan 5–0 in the final to lift the trophy.
Despite PSG’s recent European dominance, Enrique acknowledged Arsenal’s strength, balance, and intensity under Mikel Arteta, describing them as one of the most complete teams in Europe.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday after Arsenal secured the Premier League title, Enrique praised their consistency and quality throughout the season.
“I believe they deserve to win the league, they have had an outstanding season,” he said.
“We have already faced this Arsenal team, so we are aware of their capabilities.
“Without the ball, they are the best team in the world, and with it, they can score frequently. This creates a remarkable combination for them.”
Arsenal F.C. will be targeting their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, while Paris Saint-Germain aim to secure back-to-back European crowns after finally winning the competition last season.
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