Education
UTME: JAMB says no challenges with CAPS
UTME: JAMB says no challenges with CAPS
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says there are no challenges with the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) as it concerns the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This is contained in a statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs and Protocol of the board, Dr Fabian Benjamin, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday.
According to Benjamin, it has come to the knowledge of the board that some institutions are experiencing challenges accessing their CAPS.Benjamin said in reality, after updating the CAPS platform to improve security to serve the institutions and the public better, all users of the platform were mandated to change their existing passwords to which an advisory on the landing page of the CAPS platform had been provided.
RELATED STORY: “Our movie stories better than Bollywood, Hollywood” – Osuofia
He said that institutions were, therefore, urged to carefully read the instructions contained in the advisory.
He said that other contributing factors could be that some institutions had logins that do not conform to the new security standard, hence such institutions would need to update their profiles with new email addresses to be able to access their CAPS.
He said that the Registrar of JAMB, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, had directed that these should be rewritten in clear and unambiguous language for all to understand.
“Worthy of note is that some institutions had typographical errors on their email addresses, thus, preventing the successful delivery of the new passwords.
“However, any institution, which after reading and following the instructions, still encounter challenges, should contact the Director, Admissions, JAMB, for assistance.
“The board also noticed that at the inception of CAPS, some institutions used the personal email addresses of officers responsible for access to CAPS to create their CAPS profile.”
This has contributed to the inability of these institutions to promptly access their CAPS profile as the new passwords were sent only to the registered email addresses,” he said.
He, however, said that institutions were advised to, henceforth, use only official email addresses to create such sensitive profiles to avoid any future challenges.
Benjamin, therefore, said that institutions that failed to receive their new passwords were hereby encouraged to confirm the authenticity of their email addresses from their Desk Officers.
UTME: JAMB says no challenges with CAPS
UNIBEN Partners with OpenBinacle to Preserve African Languages
……Collaboration Aims to Promote AI-Driven Language Preservation
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has joined forces with OpenBinacle, a Nigerian-owned tech company, to advance the preservation and promotion of African languages through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT).
The partnership, formalized through a joint statement issued in Benin, focuses on standardizing and preserving indigenous languages across Nigeria and Africa. Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Lilian Salami, praised the collaboration, highlighting its alignment with the university’s mission of being a globally recognized institution in research and education.
OpenBinacle’s CEO, Emmanuel Gabriel, emphasized that the initiative would foster the development of AI researchers and software developers, enhancing language translation technologies across the continent. The project aims to preserve over 2,000 African languages, providing job opportunities and technical training for students and youths.
Sprezzatura Publishing Introduces Innovative Resource for Young Learners
By Halima Abdulkadiri
Sprezzatura Publishing Limited has launched a pioneering new book titled “Taxation: Essential Knowledge for Nigerian Children,” authored by Arabinrin Aderonke and Ejura Blessing Haruna. The 147-page guide is designed to make the complex topic of taxation accessible and engaging for young readers in Nigeria.
The book opens with a foreword by Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), underscoring the importance of early tax education. Dr. Adedeji highlights the role of tax knowledge in shaping financially responsible citizens, emphasizing its relevance to the nation’s democratic future.
Structured into 13 chapters, the book covers various aspects of taxation, from its historical roots to the different types of taxes and the government’s role in tax collection. The authors utilize simple language and relatable examples, making the subject approachable for children and young adults.
To further enhance learning, the book includes interactive elements such as questions and activities at the end of each chapter. This method not only reinforces key concepts but also encourages readers to actively engage with the material, fostering a deeper understanding.
“Taxation: Essential Knowledge for Nigerian Children” is being recommended for educational institutions across Nigeria, offering a valuable resource to equip young minds with the knowledge needed for their financial futures.
WAEC announce 215,267 Results Over Exam Malpractices, Records 73.79% Pass Rate
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results on Monday, revealing that 73.79% of the candidates achieved credit passes in at least five subjects. However, the results of 215,267 candidates, representing 11.92% of the 1,805,216 candidates who took the exam, have been withheld due to various cases of examination malpractice.
Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC Nigeria, stated that the 2024 exam was conducted over seven weeks, from April 30 to June 24, across Nigeria. He noted that 1,301,941 candidates, or 72.12%, obtained credits in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. Additionally, 93.39% of the candidates had their results fully processed and released, while 6.61% are still under processing.
Dangut attributed the withholding of results to incidents of malpractice, including the use of cell phones in examination halls and organized cheating in certain schools. The number of withheld results this year is 4.37% lower than in 2023, where 16.29% of results were withheld.
Investigations into the malpractice cases are ongoing, and decisions will be made by the appropriate WAEC committee. Candidates whose results have been withheld will be informed through their schools, and they have the option to appeal via the WAEC website.
Furthermore, Dangut highlighted that the results of candidates from states owing the council will not be released until the debts are settled. The WASSCE was conducted in four WAEC member countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
-
Health5 months agoOnly 58,000 doctors renewed licence out of 130,000 registered doctors – MDCN
-
Business1 year agoNew Rates: ‘I borrowed money to finance this business…’ – Petroleum Marketer cries out over Non-supply of products by the NNPCL
-
Entertainment2 months agoBBNaija Season 9: TAMI Duo Evicted After Low Vote Count
-
Defence & Security1 month agoOrganisers Demand IGP’s Dismissal Over Fatal Protest Crackdown
-
Defence & Security1 month ago“Defence Chief Praises Strong Inter-Service Cooperation for Operational Successes”
-
Business2 years agoNew Naira Notes: We Have No Information On The Supreme Court Ruling – CBN
-
Weather2 months agoNiMet Forecasts 3 Days Thunderstorms, Rain Nationwide
-
Opinion2 years agoAddressing Nigeria’s food security challenge through eco-friendly agriculture
