Today, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held its highly anticipated 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. It was a big day for students, schools, and parents across Nigeria, as crucial decisions were made regarding this year’s admissions into tertiary institutions. Here’s a breakdown of everything that went down: ✅ Official Cut-Off Marks for 2025 Admissions JAMB, in collaboration with key education stakeholders, approved the following national minimum cut-off marks: Universities – 150 Polytechnics and Colleges of Education – 100 Colleges of Nursing Sciences – 140 👉 Please note: Institutions still have the right to set their own (higher) cut-off marks, but they cannot go below these national minimums. 📣 JAMB Announces 2025 Top Scorers The top performers in the 2025 UTME were celebrated today. All three students scored above 370 out of 400! 1. Okeke Chinedu Christian (Anambra)...
The Nigerian government has launched a legal battle against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, seeking a massive $81.5 billion in damages. This lawsuit, which also demands $2 billion in back taxes, could reshape the cryptocurrency landscape in Nigeria and beyond. What’s the Issue? Nigeria’s authorities accuse Binance of tax evasion and playing a role in the instability of the naira. The country’s economic regulators claim that unregulated crypto transactions on Binance have contributed to the naira’s volatility, affecting the broader financial market. Why This Matters 1. Crypto Regulations in Nigeria: Nigeria has been both a major adopter and critic of cryptocurrency. This lawsuit could set a precedent for how digital currencies are regulated in Africa’s largest economy. 2. Impact on Crypto Users: If Binance faces heavy penalties or restrictions in Nigeria, it could affect millions of Nigerians who use the platform for trading and remittances. 3. Global Crypto Market...