The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has abolished admissions into affiliated degree programmes offered by Colleges of Education across Nigeria, making the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) the only admission pathway into the institutions from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The decision was announced in JAMB’s newly released NCE/ND Agric Registration Guidelines issued by the Office of the Registrar.

Under the new policy, admissions into university degree programmes run through affiliations between Colleges of Education and conventional universities will no longer be permitted, and directed that no fresh admissions should be conducted into either 100-level or 200-level degree programmes in Colleges of Education.

According to the Board, all new entrants must now be admitted through the NCE programme, reinforcing its role as the foundational qualification for teacher education in Nigeria.

To accommodate candidates already affected by the change, JAMB provided several options. Direct Entry applicants who selected affiliated degree programmes may switch institutions free of charge, transfer to the parent university overseeing the degree programme, or have their second-choice institution upgraded to first choice for admission consideration.

Similarly, UTME candidates seeking admission into affiliated degree programmes in Colleges of Education may either change institutions, elevate their second-choice institution to first choice, or migrate to the NCE programme.

Candidates opting for the NCE route will be required to obtain an O’Level verification code and pay a registration fee of ₦700 through the JAMB portal.

The Board further stated that candidates admitted into NCE programmes will have any ongoing UTME or Direct Entry admission processes suspended, as it urged Colleges of Education, accredited CBT centres, Professional Registration Centres and its officials nationwide to study the new guidelines and ensure strict compliance with the policy, which marks the end of affiliated degree admissions in Colleges of Education.

The Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) has honoured Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu., Ohi Odiai, Deputy Director of News at ARISE News,, health influencer Dr Chinonso Fidelis, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, and 39 other fathers, leaders and advocates for their contributions to advancing men’s mental health and wellbeing.

The awards were announced as part of LAAF’s Father’s Week appreciation initiative. The recognition celebrates 42 “fathers, leaders, and global allies” who have used their platforms to champion emotional well-being, healthy masculinity, family values, and social transformation.

LAAF, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free psychosocial support, counseling, and advocacy for boys and men affected by abuse and trauma, emphasized the honorees’ role in breaking the silence around male victimization.

“These men have shown up for our work in ways that go far beyond a title,” said Halima Layeni, Executive Director and Founder of LAAF. “Their belief in this mission, and their willingness to stand publicly for boys and men who have suffered in silence, is the reason we have been able to grow our reach and impact. We honor them not just as supporters, but as fathers in every sense of the word.”

Prominent Honorees

The list of honorees spans governance, mental health, media, law, faith, and international advocacy:

• Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State leads the Nigerian honorees.
• Other state figures include Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende (Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development) and Hon. Abiodun Orekoya (Lagos State House of Assembly).
• Faith and community leaders: Late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya (Founding Senior Pastor, The Fountain of Life Church) and Oba Sulaiman Owolabi (Olu of Iwaya).
• Health and media professionals: Dr. Chinonso Fidelis (Aproko Doctor), Dr. Tolu Ajomale, Prof. Fatai Adesina Badru, Joshua Morakinyo, Ohi Odiah, and Mayowa Adeniran.
• International allies: Mark Brooks OBE (UK Senior Policy Adviser on Men’s Health), Larry DeMarco (International Council for Men and Boys), Tony Nikolic (Australian civil rights solicitor), Sivam Valeutham (Malaysia), and Will Baptiste (USA).

Additional honorees include grassroots advocates, psychologists, family strategists, business leaders, and policy influencers such as Solomon Dalung, Taiwo Akinlami, Jide Ogunleye, and many others.

LAAF stressed that sustainable progress in abuse prevention and mental health requires collective action. The foundation noted that by stepping forward, these honorees demonstrate the importance of male participation in creating safer homes, resilient families, and healthier communities. They also reinforced the message that seeking help is a sign of strength.

The initiative aligns with LAAF’s broader mission to advance health equity, challenge stigma, and create safe spaces for men and boys to heal and thrive.

” LAAF, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free psychosocial support, counseling, and advocacy for boys and men affected by abuse and trauma, emphasized the honorees’ role in breaking the silence around male victimization.”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.

The extension, announced on Friday, comes as Adeniyi’s current tenure was set to expire. It allows the Customs chief to continue leading ongoing reforms, complete key modernization projects such as the National Single Window platform, and ensure a smooth transition for senior officers through promotions and retirements.

Adeniyi, who has helmed the NCS since his appointment in 2023, has been credited with significant revenue generation — including over N1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025 — and strengthened anti-smuggling operations. The decision reflects the administration’s confidence in his leadership to sustain these gains.

This marks the latest in a series of tenure adjustments for the Customs boss, following a previous one-year extension approved in 2025.

Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement, emphasizing that the move will further strengthen the NCS in achieving its strategic mandates in trade facilitation, revenue collection, and national security.