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Tinubu’s choice of Segun Aina signals digital future for JAMB – Technology Times
President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is being viewed as a strong signal of the Federal Government’s intention to deepen the digital transformation of Nigeria’s education and examination systems.
The Presidency on Thursday announced Aina’s appointment as successor to Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final tenure as JAMB Registrar ends on July 31, 2026.
Aina, a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), will become one of the youngest individuals to lead the examinations body, underscoring what analysts see as a generational and technology-driven transition at the agency responsible for managing admissions into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, according to the statement by the Presidency.
The incoming Registrar brings a career rooted in technology systems, digital infrastructure, and examination process reforms, credentials that align closely with the Tinubu administration’s broader digital economy and public-sector modernisation agenda.
Professor Segun Aina gained first-hand experience as Corper at JAMB
The incoming Registrar brings a career rooted in technology systems, digital infrastructure, and examination process reforms, credentials that align closely with the Tinubu administration’s broader digital economy and public-sector modernisation agenda.
His relationship with JAMB dates back to his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year, where he was profiled to have gained first-hand operational experience within the national admissions system, laying the foundation for his later involvement in examination technology and institutional reforms.
In announcing the appointment, President Tinubu expressed confidence that Aina would consolidate on the reforms introduced under Oloyede’s leadership, particularly in the areas of digital examination administration, operational transparency, and institutional efficiency.
According to the Federal Government, Aina, who turns 40 in July, is an academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reforms.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing from Loughborough University. He also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
“With over 15 years of post-graduation experience, Professor Aina operates at the intersection of technology, policy, and institutional transformation, advising federal and state governments on system design, digital transition, and operational reform,” the government stated.
Beyond academia, Aina has worked with key examination agencies including the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), focusing on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process optimisation.
His appointment is expected to reinforce JAMB’s ongoing transition toward technology-led examination management, especially at a time when the agency is increasingly deploying digital tools to combat malpractice, strengthen candidate verification, and improve admissions processing nationwide.
Selecting a computer engineering professor with expertise in cybersecurity, digital systems, and institutional automation to head JAMB reflects the administration’s recognition that the future of educational assessment in Nigeria will depend heavily on trusted digital infrastructure.
Aina is also a member of several professional bodies, 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).
Established in 1978, JAMB conducts Nigeria’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and coordinates admissions into tertiary institutions across the country. Under Oloyede’s tenure, the Board significantly expanded its adoption of digital systems, examination monitoring reforms, and anti-malpractice technologies, reforms many expect Aina to deepen in the coming years.
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After conquering Nigeria’s hospitality and catering landscape and taking its signature services to clients across America, Europe, and other international destinations, Saheeto Signature is making a bold statement in the nation’s capital with a landmark relaunch in the heart of Wuse.
For many in the hospitality industry, the return signals more than the opening of a new location—it marks the arrival of a premium global brand founded by one of Nigeria’s most recognized hospitality entrepreneurs, Prince Saheed Kekere-Ekun, famously known as “The King of Small Chops.”
The new Saheeto Signature destination is set to redefine luxury hospitality, premium catering, executive events, and bespoke lifestyle experiences in Abuja, bringing international standards and world-class service to one of Africa’s fastest-growing capital cities.
Speaking ahead of the official unveiling, Prince Saheed Kekere-Ekun said the project represents years of growth, innovation, and a commitment to showcasing Nigerian excellence on the global stage.
“People know me as the King of Small Chops, but what we have built over the years has become much bigger than small chops. Saheeto Signature is about creating unforgettable experiences, whether in Abuja, Lagos, London, Atlanta, Houston, or anywhere our clients need us.”
The entrepreneur explained that the Wuse relaunch reflects the evolution of the brand from a successful catering business into a full-scale hospitality and lifestyle company serving elite clients, corporations, governments, and private celebrations across continents.
“Abuja deserves the very best. This city is home to diplomats, global business leaders, policymakers, and discerning residents who appreciate quality and excellence. We wanted to create a destination that reflects those standards while proudly celebrating our Nigerian roots.”
According to Kekere-Ekun, the new facility will offer an elevated customer experience featuring luxury catering services, premium event solutions, gourmet cuisine, corporate hospitality packages, private dining experiences, and exclusive lifestyle offerings tailored to the needs of modern clients.
“Every detail has been intentionally designed. Our goal is simple—to deliver world-class hospitality with consistency, creativity, and excellence. When people walk into Saheeto Signature, we want them to feel the difference immediately.”
Having successfully delivered services at high-profile events both within and outside Nigeria, the founder believes the brand is entering its most exciting chapter yet.
“We’ve served clients across borders and built relationships in different parts of the world. The experience gained internationally has helped shape what we’re bringing to Abuja today. This is a global brand with Nigerian DNA.”
Industry stakeholders have already described the relaunch as one of the most anticipated hospitality developments in the Federal Capital Territory, with expectations that the Wuse location will become a preferred destination for premium events and luxury experiences.
As anticipation continues to build, one message is resonating across Abuja’s hospitality and business communities:
The King of Small Chops is back.
Bigger than ever. More global than ever. And ready to introduce Abuja to the full Saheeto Signature experience.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed the revision of the regulatory framework governing financial holding companies to bolstering the resilience and stability of the country’s financial system.
The regulator disclosed the plan in a circular signed by Rita Sike, the director of its Financial Policy and Regulation Department, on Thursday, inviting stakeholders to send their reviews of the guidelines by 9 July.
“Following several years of implementation, the CBN has identified areas within the extant guidelines that require enhancement to strengthen the operational effectiveness and regulatory oversight of financial holding companies,” the statement noted.
CBN stated that it would further promote a safe, sound and resilient financial system with the guidelines.
It noted that the overhaul was necessary after years of implementing the existing framework introduced in 2014 to mitigate the risks arising from the conduct of non-core banking activities within banking groups.
The regulation review addresses gaps and aligns with evolving regulatory and market developments.
Revisions
Among the key revisions in the guidelines is the clarification and enhancement of minimum capital requirements for financial holding companies to ensure their capacity to serve as a reliable source of financial strength to their subsidiaries.
The revised guidelines also address identified gaps in shared services arrangements to prevent potential abuse or undue advantage over banking subsidiaries.
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According to the CBN, the revision takes into consideration the establishment of clear eligibility requirements for promoters seeking to set up financial holding companies.
The revised framework streamlines the structure of financial holding companies by permitting them, instead of their Nigerian banking subsidiaries, to directly own equity interests in foreign subsidiaries.
It also requires financial holding companies to maintain a minimum 51 per cent equity stake in each subsidiary and be registered as persons with significant control with the appropriate corporate registration authority.
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