Ishaq Oloyede

Ishaq Oloyede

politician Nigeria

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede is the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria, known for advocating for merit-based admissions in universities. His policies have positively impacted the quality of students admitted to higher education institutions, and he has been highlighted by Prof. Agboola for helping to enhance the admission processes at Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
571,648
Power
1,242$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 6 7.50 0.25% +10% 206,139,589 571,648 $448,000 1,242$
Totals 6 206,139,589 571,648 $448,000 1,242$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Ishaq Oloyede is the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board who revealed that over 11,553 underage candidates have registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. 7

The Punch: Over 11,000 underage registered for 2025 UTME

Nigeria Nigeria: Ishaq Oloyede is the JAMB Registrar who stated that exceptional candidates under the age of 16 may be granted admission under strict conditions. 7

The Punch: JAMB sets 320 UTME benchmark for under-16 candidates

Nigeria Nigeria: Ishaq Oloyede is the JAMB Registrar who disclosed the blacklisting of six CBT officials for exam malpractice. 8

The Punch: JAMB blacklists six CBT officials for exam malpractice

Nigeria Nigeria: Ishaq Oloyede urged South-West leaders to endorse the formation of Sharia panels in the region to foster peace and religious harmony. 8

The Punch: Sharia panels good for religious harmony in South-West – JAMB registrar

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof Ishaq Oloyede has disclosed that 'exceptional' students below the age of 16 can register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. 7

The Punch: JAMB to allow exceptional candidates below 16 sit for UTME -- Oloyede

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof Ishaq Oloyede has called on the Federal Government to allow the National Universities Commission oversee the budgets of Nigerian universities. 8

The Punch: Allow NUC to oversee university budgets, Oloyede urges FG

Nigeria Nigeria: Prof Ishaq Oloyede is the JAMB Registrar who has improved the admission process in Nigerian universities. 5

The Punch: OOU lost 40% of staff to Japa, donations driving development – VC, Agboola