{
  "id": 11151736,
  "title": "JAMB, EFCC celebrate Nigeria at 66, call for continued progress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/jamb-efcc-celebrate-nigeria-at-66-call-for-continued-progress",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/jamb-efcc-celebrate-nigeria-at-66-call-for-continued-progress/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have praised Nigeria on the occasion of its 66th Independence Anniversary, urging for continued development and nation-building. In a message shared on Thursday, JAMB reflected on the nation's progress, highlighting its transition from traditional pen-and-paper exams to computer-based testing. The board noted, \"From pen and paper to keyboards and screens, Nigeria has evolved, and JAMB has evolved with her.\" It called the Independence Day celebration an opportunity to acknowledge the country's achievements while envisioning its future. JAMB wished Nigerians a happy Independence Day. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, also addressed the country on this milestone, highlighting the progress made in nation-building. He stated that Nigeria's independence has granted the citizens liberty and self-determination, and the country has made significant strides in development. However, Olukoyede emphasized the need to combat corruption alongside progress, stating that \"progress only comes with purposeful rejection of compromises. Nigeria will surely get better!\"",
  "summary": "JAMB and the EFCC have congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, reflecting on past achievements and calling for sustained pr Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-efcc-celebrate-nigeria-at-66-call-for-continued-progress/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nigeria @66: Citizens can’t celebrate amid poverty, insecurity – Sowore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nigeria-66-citizens-cant-celebrate-amid-poverty-insecurity-sowore",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:26:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigeria not truly independent – Sowore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nigeria-not-truly-independent-sowore",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:50:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}