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Nigeria’s university admissions body has said its biometric rules—not religion—are behind a viral dispute over a candidate’s hijab during registration for the country’s most important entrance exam into tertiary institutions. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which administers the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for millions of candidates annually, said requests for candidates to adjust their hijabs or other head coverings during registration are strictly a technical requirement for biometric photo capture, not a religious restriction. This clarification follows a viral social media video, alleging that a candidate at a JAMB registration centre at the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Southern Nigeria, was asked to remove her hijab before her photograph could be taken to complete her registration. According to the claim, the candidate was also asked to confirm in writing that she declined to fully comply with the ear-visibility guideline. The episode highlights the tension with implementing biometric identity systems in a deeply cultural and religious clime like Nigeria, where inconsistent enforcement or weak communication can quickly spark controversy. In a statement on Saturday, JAMB said its registration process aligns with global biometric standards used for passports and visas, which require certain facial features—including the ears—to be visible to ensure accurate facial recognition. “This requirement is purely technical and is intended to ensure that proper facial recognition and identification do not require the candidate to remove her hijab,” the examination body said. JAMB said candidates are not required to remove their hijabs, and that the guideline exists solely to meet the technical demands of biometric registration. In 2024, the examination body said it had no policy prohibiting candidates from wearing religious attire, following a similar controversy involving a hijab-wearing candidate.
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In 2008, Damilola Ogunleye argued with his dad about his decision to study abroad instead of enrolling at a university in Nigeria. He was 16. China, he insisted, was where he needed to be. His older brother had just relocated there from Bells University, a private Nigerian institution, and the photographs he sent home—clean campuses, wide boulevards, gleaming train stations—unsettled Ogunleye’s assumptions. “I remember seeing my brother’s pictures from China during the [2008] Beijing Olympics,” Ogunleye told me. “Back then, all we knew was kung fu and crowded markets. Then, suddenly, you’re seeing this country on TV, hosting the Olympics, building massive infrastructure. My brother would send photos, and I’d think, ‘Is this really China?’ I told my dad that I wanted to see this world for myself.” He won the argument. His father ran the numbers: at the time, tuition in China was comparable to what he was already paying at a private university in Nigeria. The naira held far more value then, with an exchange rate of ₦16 to ¥1 in February 2008 compared to ₦194 to ¥1 in February 2026. Ogunleye packed his bags for China that same year. He studied aircraft manufacturing at Shenyang Aerospace University for four years. He later earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and automation from Northeastern University, a public university in Shenyang, Liaoning, China, completing it in 2014. On paper, the plan was clear: follow the aeronautical path, perhaps even become a pilot, like his brother. But after six years of study, Ogunleye did not pursue an aviation career. Instead, he veered toward the automotive industry and would eventually become an advocate for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Africa. The journey to China and finding love in the auto market When Ogunleye arrived in China in 2008, the Asian nation was not yet the technological powerhouse it is today. “China then was ambitious, but not as polished as now,” he recalled. “You could see the hunger. You could see the drive. It wasn’t yet this seamless digital society people talk about today, but the foundations were there.” Ogunleye in China as a student. Image Source: Damilola Ogunleye Ogunleye in China as a student. Image Source: Damilola Ogunleye After six years of engineering training, Ogunleye had developed what he described as a systems-oriented mindset. But it was the internships that changed the course of his life. In 2014, he secured an internship with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), the global car manufacturing company, in its technical support division. It was his first deep immersion into the automotive ecosystem. “That was where the movement started,” he said. “Today I could be at BMW for a project. Next week I’d be in another city, maybe at Mercedes-Benz in Beijing, or Volkswagen in Changchun, or Shanghai. I was constantly in factories, constantly on trains and planes. I think, naturally, I’m actually just that kind of person who loves to be on the move. I do not really enjoy routines.” Ogunleye’s early days working at BMW and Suzhou Dech Automation. Image Source: Damilola Ogunleye The exposure broadened his appetite. He later worked at Suzhou Dech Automation, a technology consulting firm in China, picking up computer-aided design (CAD) skills for mechanical manufacturing. His first full-time role out of school placed him at the intersection of robotics, automation, and automotive production lines. In those years, Ogunleye travelled across industrial China, supporting projects for car manufacturers and understanding how partnerships are built in the auto engineering industry. Ogunleye in China. He says he has been to over 40 cities in the Asian country. Image Source: Damilola Ogunleye “I started discovering I was good at more than engineering,” he said. “I enjoyed talking to clients. I enjoyed negotiating. I enjoyed building relationships. That partnership side of me started to grow.” The seeds of his current career—engineering, cross-border movement, partnerships—were already planted. Coming home: OPay, Viajio, and the Malta leap In 2018, ten years after leaving Nigeria, Ogunleye returned home. “Coming back at 26 was surreal,” he said. “I left as a teenager. I came back as an engineer with global experience. But I knew I had to build something here. I needed to build contacts. I needed to build relevance. Tech was picking up; I saw the trend and started taking extra courses online on Udemy and Coursera. I was taking different courses that were geared towards tech.” Image Source: Damilola Ogunleye Before his return to Nigeria, Ogunleye was trying to become familiar with the tech space despite his engineering background. Image Source: Damilola Ogunleye By 2019, he joined OPay as a Senior Product Manager at a critical moment. The startup was pivoting aggressively into fintech, using ride-hailing as a user acquisition strategy. “We were building while running,” Ogunleye said. “The idea was simple: people didn’t trust digital banking yet. So you give them something they use daily—transport. They download the app to call a bike. Over time, they trust the wallet.” He helped expand operations into multiple cities, including Abeokuta, Enugu, Jos, and Kano, often arriving before launch to conduct preliminary research. “We’d enter a city, set up the office, recruit, onboard riders, hit our target, then move to the next one. It was intense. It taught me scale.” In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic rewired the global tech ecosystem, Ogunleye left to launch his own startup, Viajio, a geo-travel documentation and experience platform. “We wanted to aggregate travel curators in Nigeria,” he explained. “You know those ‘three days in Ibadan’ or ‘two days in Ondo Hills’ packages? We wanted to give them a digital storefront. Users could curate their own travel experiences and book directly. We’d take a small commission.” Viajio evolved to include curated events and corporate experiences. He ran it for nearly three years before capital constraints forced a shutdown. Around this time, a friend introduced him to Malta’s digital nomad visa. In 2022, Ogunleye applied, and within months, he relocated. Europe wasn’t new to him—he had travelled across the continent since 2018—but Malta offered
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Table of contents Tecno Camon 50 Pro Tecno Camon 50 Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs Camon 50 On February 18, 2026, Tecno Mobile, the premium sub-brand of Transsion Holdings, quietly announced the Tecno Camon 50 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro. This silent launch comes before the official global showcase at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona from March 2 to March 5, 2026. The phones were first put on pre-order in Kenya and Nigeria, underscoring Tecno’s mobile-first focus in the African market. The Camon 50 series follows the Camon 40 lineup from the previous year. The name still means “Camera Monitor,” but this time Tecno added a new “Swan-inspired Elegance” design and a T1 imaging enhancement chip. The brand is pushing hard to close the gap between mid-range pricing and flagship features, such as a periscope telephoto lens and military-grade durability certification. The early February release helps Tecno capitalise on first-quarter market momentum before other brands launch their spring devices. By starting in African markets, Tecno is speaking directly to you and your needs, especially if you deal with an inconsistent power supply or enjoy mobile gaming. Both models offer a 144Hz AMOLED display and a large 6500mAh battery built for heavy daily use. Tecno Camon 50 Pro The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is the premium 4G model in this series. It is built for you if you enjoy strong zoom, smooth performance, and a sleek design. It features a 43.5° slightly curved screen that reduces bezels and feels comfortable in your hand. Display 6.78-inch ProXDR Eye-care AMOLED panel 1.5K resolution is defined as pixels 144Hz refresh rate 2800Hz touch sampling rate Tecno T1 Chip handles real-time upscaling MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate generates a native GPU resolution of The T1 Chip helps you enjoy 1.5K clarity without the heavy battery drain that usually comes with running a 1.5K display directly from the GPU. Processor and memory MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate, 6nm octa-core chipset Two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz Six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz Mali-G57 MC2 GPU clocked at 1.1 GHz 8GB or 12GB LPDDR4X RAM Extended RAM up to 16GB or 20GB 256GB UFS 2.2 storage This setup delivers smooth multitasking and ample storage for high-resolution photos and videos. Camera system 50MP 3x Professional Telephoto Camera 70mm focal length f/2.4 aperture Up to 60x AI SuperZoom 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C main sensor 1/1.56-inch sensor size Optical Image Stabilisation with a closed-loop motor 8MP ultra-wide camera 112° field of view f/2.2 aperture 32MP front camera Universal Tone software Pill-shaped cutout with Upgraded Dynamic Port You get strong zoom for portraits called Golden Portraits, steady night shots, wide landscape photos, and selfies with accurate skin tones. Durability and battery IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings IP69K supports 100-bar high-pressure water jets and 80°C boiling water IP68 allows 30 minutes under 2 meters of water MIL-STD-810 certified Passed 22,000 micro-drop tests Passed 25kg soft extrusion tests 6500mAh 5-Year Durability Battery Retains over 80% capacity after 1,800 charge cycles 45W wired Super Charge Safe charging up to 45°C Frozen Cooling Pro system 12-layer stacked cooling structure 1453 of ultra-crystal graphite 12314 total cooling area This means your phone is protected from dust, water, pressure, and everyday drops while still delivering long battery life. Market price and availability As of February 2026: Kenya: KES 38,999 to KES 44,000 Around $340 to $341 Nigeria: ₦420,000 to ₦495,000 Available colours: Moonshadow Black, Nebula Titanium, Malachite Green, Fir Green, Lavender Mist, and Ethereal Blue. Tecno Camon 50 The Tecno Camon 50 is the value-focused model in this series. It keeps most of the same core hardware as the Pro version, but offers a flat-screen design and a lower price. Design and display Lightweight straight screen with a flat frame 6.78-inch AMOLED ProXDR Eye-care panel 1.5K resolution upscaled by the T1 chip 144Hz refresh rate 2800Hz touch sampling rate Centred hole-punch cutout for the 32MP selfie camera The flat frame helps you avoid accidental edge touches, especially during gaming. It also makes it easier for you to use standard tempered glass protectors. Performance and storage MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate processor Antutu score of 504,612 8GB RAM 128GB or 256GB internal storage No microSD expansion slot You get the same processor as the Pro model, so daily performance stays consistent. Camera system Dual rear camera setup 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C main sensor Optical Image Stabilisation 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera Super-Zoom FlashSnap software You still get strong night photos and stable shots. The 3x periscope telephoto lens is not included, but digital zoom works well at lower levels. AI and smart features One-Tap AI Key on the left side AI LightMaster 2.0 AI MindHub Ella AI assistant YouTube Video AI Notes All-Scenario Noise Reduction 2.0 These tools help you edit photos, manage tasks, summarise videos, and improve call clarity. Battery and durability 6500mAh 5-year durability battery 45W Super Charge IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings MIL-STD-810 certification 1789.76 graphite cooling area 13828.11 total cooling area TÜV SÜD A+ Fluency rating for 60 months You get the same water- and dust-resistance as the Pro model, along with strong cooling for long gaming sessions. Connectivity and extras Kilometre-Level Freelink antenna iPhone One-tap Drop Offline Find My Phone 50GB free Tecno Cloud storage for three years These features help you stay connected, transfer files, and store your data. Market price and availability Kenya: KES 34,999 to KES 37,500 Around $271 to $290 Nigeria: ₦285,000 to ₦360,000 Available colours: Moonlight Black, Nebula Titanium, Malachite Green, Fir Green, Lavender Mist, and Cream Mint. Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs Camon 50 Both phones run on the Helio G200 Ultimate processor and use the same 6500mAh battery. Your experience depends on the design and camera flexibility. Final thoughts The Tecno Camon 50 series brings strong durability, smart AI features, and solid performance into the mid-range segment. Buy the Tecno Camon 50 Pro if: You need optical zoom for portraits, sports, or nature shots. The 3x periscope lens is its key feature. You prefer a premium look. The curved display and
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