Nigerians can now access birth and death registration services and certificates online without having to visit a registration centre first. The Federal Government, through the National Population Commission (NPC), has launched VitalReg, a digital platform designed to make civil registration services more accessible. Through the platform, Nigerians can register births and deaths, apply for birth…
News INEC Quick Read The certificates were presented on behalf of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, by the Supervising National Commissioner for Rivers State, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday presented Certificates of Return to candidates who won the bye-elections held on June 20, 2026, in Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that Certificates of Return will be presented to winners of the just-concluded by-elections across the country on Thursday, August 21, 2025. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who stated this in a statement on Tuesday, said the decision complied with the provision…
… Fingers Some Institutions LAGOS – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Monday, announced that it has uncovered at least 585 A/Level forged certificates in 2025 alone. This startling revelation was made by the Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during a virtual meeting with staff of the Board held on 2nd April 2025 in…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Thursday said it had issued over 38,000 Pension Clearance Certificates (PCC) so far to organisations, in 2024. The Director-General of PenCom, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, said this at a workshop organised by PenCom for journalists covering the pension industry in Lagos. The theme of the workshop was, “Tech-Driven Transformation:…
The Nigeria Ministry of Education has revealed that over 22,500 Nigerians are using fake certificates from unaccredited universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2019 and 2023. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this on Friday during a press conference in Abuja, marking his first year in office. He stated that around 21,600…
In response to the academic certificate forgery allegation levelled against him recently, the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has told the All Progressives Congress screening committee for the upcoming governorship election in the state that his credentials are genuine. The governor said this on Friday when he became the first aspirant to be cleared by…
