126 stories found
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has honored a staff member for delivering ransom to kidnappers, alongside a team recognized for their innovative solutions to examination malpractice.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the comprehensive list of top-performing candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have been identified as the most preferred universities among candidates applying through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) defended its relevance ahead of its 2026 Policy Meeting, as Sierra Leone considers adopting Nigeria's tertiary institution admission model.
Reports indicate that communities have been left stranded after terrorists destroyed police stations, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
Ha-Shem Academy Limited issued an official statement clarifying its voluntary withdrawal as a JAMB CBT Centre for the 2026 UTME, preceding JAMB's public blacklisting announcement.
Nigeria's Accord Party has publicly denied reports of its support for a joint presidential ticket, demanding its name be removed from any such endorsements. This political development comes amidst various other domestic news stories across Nigeria, including crime arrests and public health initiatives.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed a widely circulated UTME result showing a score of 394 for a candidate from Cross River, declaring it fake. The board clarified that the result is not authentic.
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withheld the results of underage candidates who sat for the UTME 2026, stating they will only be considered under exceptional circumstances with high scores and further screening.
Benue State Governor Alia has confirmed that UTME candidates are among the victims of a recent abduction, with police making arrests in connection to the incident. Conflicting accounts regarding the number of victims have emerged from various authorities.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released over 1.8 million results for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) nationwide, including additional batches for the second and third days of the examination. This follows the rescue of abducted UTME candidates in Benue, for which troops were commended.
Abducted JAMB candidates and other individuals in Benue State, Nigeria, have reportedly regained their freedom in the early hours of Sunday, though official details of their rescue remain undisclosed.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the first batch of UTME results while also addressing various issues, including the arrest of a fake coordinator and candidates attempting to forge scores with AI. JAMB also clarified that kidnapped Benue travelers were not UTME candidates.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced plans to reschedule candidates affected by technical disruptions during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB also addressed an incident involving a hijab during the exam, attributing it to an 'overzealous' ad-hoc staff member.
Gunmen reportedly abducted 14 candidates preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Benue State, Nigeria. The incident has raised concerns about security for students.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and a Computer-Based Test (CBT) operator are trading blame over technical glitches experienced during the UTME 2026 examination.
Nigerian police have deployed officers to 966 CBT centres nationwide as approximately 2.2 million candidates are expected to sit for the JAMB examination from April 16 to 25.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a step-by-step guide for candidates to check and print their 2026 exam slips, along with a complete list of banned items and penalties for misconduct during the UTME.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has modified the arrival times for candidates taking the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Nigeria, particularly for those scheduled for the first session.
When parents are sad or overwhelmed: Are they allowed to cry in front of their children? Or should they hide their tears because it can disturb the little ones?
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has delisted 23 CBT centres across Anambra, Delta, and Lagos states due to technical deficiencies found during the 2026 Mock UTME.
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is encouraging parents and qualified candidates to protest any perceived admission bias, emphasizing the transparency of the Central Admission Processing System.
The President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO) has raised serious concerns about a proposed special law for the upcoming World Scout Jamboree in Poland. The law seeks to permanently introduce 'police screening' into Polish legislation, raising privacy alarms.
Belgian trade unions FGTB and CSC are taking legal action before the Council of State to annul a royal decree that reduces pension assimilation for periods of involuntary inactivity and certain care-related leaves, calling it a 'clear warning' to the minister.
The results for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 examinations indicate an improvement across the majority of states.
An Iranian aggression against Kuwait targeted a power and water desalination plant, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage. Kuwaiti authorities confirmed the attack, with reports of Tehran also targeting other infrastructure.
Senegalese artist Omar Pène has released a new work titled 'Jambaars,' which serves as a vibrant tribute to the Senegalese armed forces.
In the United States, a champion 'cornhole' player, who is a quadruple amputee, has been arrested and accused of murder following a fatal shooting incident involving a passenger in his car.
Explore the real challenges of widowhood, from loneliness to seeking fulfillment. Learn about coping with widowhood beyond fleeting pleasures to find purpo Read More:…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has summoned 94 candidates and institutions to a virtual panel to address alleged irregularities, malpractice, and fake certificates related to the UTME.
A defendant, already detained since November for two other thefts, is facing a four-year prison sentence after threatening a young person with a weapon to steal their phone in Jemappes.
Clash with armed gangs: Death of a "Jambar" in northern Sindian Seneweb
"Women will have to adapt": the harshness of Jan Jambon's response has offended unions, feminist associations, and probably many women in this country.
CBT centre owners protest the N700 registration fee set by JAMB, calling it grossly inadequate amid rising operational costs, despite a N1.57bn remittance. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbt-operators-slam-n700-registration-fee-as-jamb-remits-n1-57bn/
Certaines références sont vendues dans des départements seulement, d’autres dans la France entière, souvent chez de grands distributeurs comme Coopérative U, Auchan ou Carrefour.
Belgian Finance Minister Jan Jambon is advocating for a 'simple measure' to compensate for the estimated 475 million euro shortfall resulting from the withdrawal of a VAT increase on culture, takeaway food, and sports.
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has refuted allegations that it has increased the fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2026.
A foundation has covered the JAMB registration fees for 40 students in Ekiti State as part of a data science and healthcare technology training initiative.
The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this at the University of Ibadan during a training programme for test developers. The post JAMB completes automation of question-setting process appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to urgently address the difficulties faced by candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam.
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to promptly resolve the challenges faced by candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The fraud trial involving Mr Ojerinde and four of his children was adjourned on Wednesday, while the other corruption case filed against him has been stalled since last year. The post Court adjourns ex-JAMB registrar Ojerinde, children’s trial while settlement talks stall second case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that one million candidates were admitted out of two million applicants for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Lagos State University (LASU) has been recognized as Nigeria's most subscribed university for the second consecutive year, leading in 2026 JAMB applications.
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a minimum cut-off mark of 150 for admission into universities for the 2026 academic session. This decision impacts prospective university students across the country.
Police and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have uncovered a syndicate involved in UTME malpractice, leading to the arrest of four suspects in Delta State for allegedly remotely hacking examination systems.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and various institutions have scheduled May 11 to determine the cut-off points for admissions based on the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This meeting will finalize the minimum scores required for entry into tertiary institutions.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for its Direct Entry registration to May 8. The board also designated additional centers to facilitate the registration process.
Belgian pilots have issued a strike notice in protest of proposed pension reforms, drawing reactions from government officials and airlines like Brussels Airlines.
A Kisumu-bound Jambojet flight 8656, which had departed Nairobi, was forced to return to the capital, with a passenger recounting the close call.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released some Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results while also providing explanations for why other results were withheld.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates not to panic over the inability to print UTME result slips, as results are being released in batches and are currently only accessible via SMS.
The Governor of Benue State, Nigeria, has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reschedule the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates who were recently kidnapped.
The Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is reportedly split following Governor Bala Mohammed's decision to end efforts at joining the party. A committee has been set up to address the internal division within the state chapter.
Families of approximately 1,000 abducted Nigerians are pleading for their release as kidnappers have gone silent. The victims remain in captivity, causing distress among their relatives.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that the results for candidates who took the 2026 UTME on Thursday, April 16, will be released today, with details on how to check them.
Gunmen abducted 14 candidates traveling for the JAMB UTME exams along with other passengers in Benue State. Police have confirmed the incident and initiated rescue efforts for those taken during the bus attack.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has commenced across the nation, with approximately 2.2 million candidates registered to sit for the exam. Initial reports from centers, including those in Abuja, indicate a smooth and orderly conduct of the examination.
The Nigeria Police Force enhances JAMB exam security, deploying rapid response teams nationwide to ensure a safe environment for the 2026 UTME candidates. Read More:…
Nigerian police have deployed security operatives nationwide to all Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centers to ensure safety and order during the exams. Authorities also dismissed rumors of threats to the examination centers.
A new racist scandal has emerged in a Spanish fourth-division football club, where the club president reportedly harassed Muslim players with ham, yelling at them to 'Eat pork!'.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the Renewed Hope Enterprise Bridge Initiative, a new digital platform designed to foster connections between policymakers and entrepreneurs for more responsive governance.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has announced that candidates registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their examination slips.
ACT Wazalendo has condemned the suspension of Jambo TV by TCRA, characterizing the action as a significant threat to press freedom in the country.
Poland's Office for Personal Data Protection (UODO) has expressed serious doubts about a proposed special law for the upcoming World Scout Jamboree, which seeks to permanently introduce "police screening" into Polish legislation.
JAMB releases 2026 UTME mock results, blacklists 20 CBT centres The Guardian Nigeria News
Omar Pène has unveiled his new work, 'Jambaars,' a vibrant musical tribute dedicated to the Senegalese armed forces.
Omar Pène has unveiled his new work, "Jambaars," which serves as a vibrant tribute to the Senegalese armed forces.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has re-arrested a fraud suspect and issued a stern warning to candidates against syndicates offering to upgrade UTME scores, emphasizing the non-negotiable integrity of its examination system.
Candidates for the UTME 2026 examination can now print their mock exam slips for the test scheduled for Saturday, March 28. JAMB has also issued a warning that candidates who register for the mock UTME but fail to attend will face sanctions, as their absence denies others a valuable opportunity.
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) successfully hosted its fourth Corporate Sports Jamboree, an event aimed at promoting networking, collaboration, and healthy living among its member companies.
Rute mudik Jambi-Palembang ditutup sementara
Yoana Koleva, founder of the social enterprise "Djamba", left the corporate world to work as a volunteer, and later to establish the "Social Future" foundation.
The Ekiti APC has announced a new strategy for the 2026 governorship election, moving away from campaign 'jamborees' to focus on robust grassroots engagement.
Mario Day is on March 10 (MAR10) and you can grab a ton of discounted Nintendo Switch games to celebrate the occasion
The PTB opposition has strongly criticized the pension reform announced by Minister Jambon, calling it 'radical, elitist and unjust'. The Marxist party claims the reform will plunge many people into poverty.
Amid surging energy prices, fueled by Middle East tensions, Belgian official Jambon cautioned against 'panic football' in policy-making, urging calm and no immediate government intervention.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered an alleged internal compromise within its ranks, announcing plans to dismiss three staff members accused of selling unauthorised access to the Board’s examination portal ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The post 2026 UTME: JAMB to dismiss three staff over portal fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.
A former lawmaker, Shehu ABG, provides JAMB sponsorship for 3,000 indigent students in Kaduna, covering registration costs and offering scholarships. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-ex-lawmaker-sponsors-3000-students-for-2026-jamb/
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) projects an internally generated revenue of N23.8 billion for 2026 and plans to expand its UTME examination centres to 1,000.
Writer and scientist Renata Jambrešić Kirin's new book explores how narrating personal wounds, injustices, and pain does not always bring relief, drawing parallels to ancient Greek understanding of human striving.
Tenerife has recorded its fifth seismic swarm in three weeks in the Cañadas del Teide area, though the director of the National Geographic Institute considers the probability of a short-to-medium-term eruption low.
Peter Obi has raised an alarm over the chaos surrounding UTME registration in Anambra, highlighting the immense hardship faced by students and urging JAMB to find a humane solution.
JAMB has announced the deadline for the 2026 UTME registration, stating that 1.5 million candidates have already registered and there will be no extension.
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced several new policies, including an October deadline for university admissions, a 150 minimum admission benchmark, and future plans to allow personal computers for UTME from 2027. Additionally, candidates for education and agriculture programs will now be exempted from the UTME.
Lagos State University (LASU) is the 2026 JAMB most preferred university with 84,426 applications.
The Nigerian military has reported successful operations against bandits and terrorists in various regions, including the killing of 70 bandits in Niger airstrikes. Authorities also refuted claims of civilian casualties during these operations, while a kidnapped doctor was confirmed released.
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Is-haq Oloyede, has defended the organization against repeated controversies involving Muslim candidates and hijab at Computer-Based Test centers across Nigeria. He stated that the incidents have been misunderstood.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is scheduled to determine the cutoff marks for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on May 11. This decision will be crucial for prospective university students.
La police grecque recherche mardi un homme de 89 ans, en fuite et soupçonné d'être l'auteur de deux fusillades dans des bâtiments publics à Athènes qui ont fait quatre blessés légers aux jambes,…
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced screening underage candidates who scored over 320 in the 2026 UTME. This is part of the exceptional candidate policy.
An article reflects on the abduction of students en route to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations, using the incident to comment on the state of safety and security in Nigeria. The author argues that a nation's strength is measured by the safety it guarantees its children.
Belgian Pensions Minister Jan Jambon defended his pension reform in the Chamber's Social Affairs Committee, a week after the Federal Planning Bureau presented its assessment of the bill.
A JAMB candidate shares a harrowing account of their kidnapping ordeal in Benue, Nigeria, detailing poor conditions, lack of food, and physical abuse.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) apologized for delays in releasing UTME results. This comes as the board is also urged to reschedule exams for candidates who were kidnapped.
Police in Benue, Nigeria, have arrested seven suspects in connection with an April 15 abduction in Otukpo, with some victims rescued during a joint security operation.
Nigeria's National Data Protection Commission has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The agency also issued a data protection advisory following the cyber incident.
A family has raised fresh concerns after two teenage brothers were identified among 14 passengers abducted by gunmen along the Makurdi–Otukpo road in Benue, Nigeria, as police continue efforts to rescue the victims.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has condemned a recent hijab incident at its Ibadan CBT centre, attributing the issue to an 'overzealous' ad hoc staff member. JAMB emphasized its commitment to religious inclusivity and non-discrimination.
A video circulating on social media shows a female candidate allegedly being asked to remove her hijab before taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Ibadan, Nigeria. The incident has sparked widespread concern among Nigerians regarding religious freedom.
Placid said that the force was aware of recent unfounded rumours circulating about safety at certain JAMB examination centres in the North East. The post Police strengthen deployment nationwide ahead…
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that 2.2 million candidates are expected to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in 2026, with provisions for candidates with disabilities.
Sources close to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's inner circle report that he is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries sustained in an airstrike that killed his father at the beginning of the war.
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a list of 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres that have been delisted across 11 states due to irregularities during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released instructions for candidates on how to print their examination slips for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The Autonomous Port of Dakar, in collaboration with Jambaar, is reportedly expanding its operations and conquering new territories and markets.
The Autonomous Port of Dakar, in collaboration with Jambaar, is actively working to expand its territories and conquer new markets.
Jambaar TPM is set to participate in SITL 2026, the international trade fair for transport and logistics, showcasing its presence in the industry.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from accessing the party’s national secretariat, as the faction continues to challenge the Wike-backed convention and appeal to the Supreme Court to resolve the party's leadership dispute.
Allegations have surfaced that Kenya's State House provided extensive financial support, including red carpet treatment and hefty allowances, for the ODM party's major event.
A 21-year-old man, who had escaped from semi-liberty on March 14, was discovered tied up with a broken leg in a wood near Besançon, France.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates for the 2026 Mock UTME can now print their examination slips online. This allows candidates to obtain their slips before the exam date.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has summoned 94 candidates and several institutions regarding alleged registration fraud and fake certificates for the UTME 2026.
Women in Film, Television and Media Ghana (WiFT Ghana) successfully launched its organization during “The Evolution Workshops,” a one-day training and mentorship program held at Jambo Spaces in…
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated it did not process Law admissions for a private university, operating through its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disassociated itself from reported admissions into the Law Faculty of Lead City University, stating that these offers are not recognized by the Board.
Uncertainty surrounds Belgium's pension reform, with the official mypension.be portal not expected to offer precise pension calculation tools until the end of 2027, leaving many Belgians unclear about the nuances of Jan Jambon's reform.
JAMB has remitted N1.57bn to accredited CBT centres for the 2026 UTME registration, a move to curb exploitation and enforce a cashless policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-pays-cbt-centres-n1-57bn-for-2026-utme-registration/
Discover how entrepreneur Prince Segun Shonubi is championing student empowerment in Lagos by providing over 300 free JAMB forms to needy students. Read More:…
Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has exposed an AI-driven fraud scheme targeting UTME candidates, with over 100 candidates linked to the syndicate and parents blamed for facilitating payments.
JAMB has urged candidates to report centres charging above the official N8,700 JAMB UTME fee. The board confirms no fee increase for the 2026 exam. Read More: https://punchng.com/report-centres-charging-above-n8700-utme-fee-jamb-tells-candidates/
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set a target of N23.8 billion as internally generated revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, representing an increase of N4 billion over its 2025 projection. The post JAMB targets N23.8bn IGR in 2026, plans N6bn remittance to federation account appeared first on Vanguard News.
In the epics, battles unfold in waves of iron and fire: metal clashing, dust rising, a roar that shakes the ground. Imagine that ancient clash rendered entirely in sound. A Korean crossover band carving its own singular path invites audiences into that sonic terrain, into the heady rush of combat and its fierce exhilaration. What if a battle could be painted not with images but with distortion and breath, rhythm and silence, an epic not merely narrated but physically felt? On that battlefield of
In a bid to support students and parents facing financial constraints, the South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has commenced the distribution of funds from President Bola Tinubu to enable students in Anambra State to procure Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms. The post SERHA kicks off distribution of JAMB form funds to 10,000 Anambra students appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mbamalu has publicly criticized the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board's (JAMB) policy regarding candidates below 16 years of age.
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images OpenAI hired the creator of OpenClaw, Peter Steinberger. The news made waves in the AI community. Some AI leaders took to X to celebrate the news, and others expressed concern. OpenAI announced on Sunday it had hired Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw. Within hours, the news sent ripples across the AI community, drawing praise from some executives, jabs from rivals, and a flood of memes from engineers watching the talent wars unfold. Steinberger wrote in a blog post shared on X Sunday that he was "joining OpenAI to work on bringing agents to everyone." OpenAI CEO Sam Altman amplified the news, writing that "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent." Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI to drive the next generation of personal agents. He is a genius with a lot of amazing ideas about the future of very smart agents interacting with each other to do very useful things for people. We expect this will quickly become core to our… — Sam Altman (@sama) February 15, 2026 In response to the news, several OpenAI leaders welcomed Steinberger. Thibault Sottiaux, an engineering lead on OpenAI's Codex team, wrote that "@steipete is proof you can just build things." @steipete is proof you can just build things — Tibo (@thsottiaux) February 15, 2026 Another Codex engineer posted that one of the "neat" parts of OpenAI's culture is how many former founders work there. One thing @steipete and I talked about over lunch last week was how many former founders are at OpenAI. It’s a really neat part of the culture. — Andrew Ambrosino (@ajambrosino) February 16, 2026 Steinberger told Lex Friedman in a podcast last week that both Mark Zuckerberg and Altman had made him offers. OpenClaw and its agent-only social media network Moltbook became wildly popular earlier this year as developers and AI enthusiasts shared clips of autonomous AI agents posting, replying, and interacting online. The open-source project, which demonstrates how networks of AI agents can coordinate to perform tasks across apps, also rapidly gained traction on GitHub. After Steinberger's announcement on Sunday, some of the people who worked on OpenClaw commented on the news. "I know the decision was not an easy one, and I saw firsthand the pressure Peter was under, given that he understands how fundamental this could be for the AI timeline," Jamieson O'Reilly, an OpenClaw advisor, wrote on X in a post congratulating Steinberger. One thing has become very clear to me working together with @steipete on @openclaw. While lots of people spectate from the sidelines, sharing their opinions, concerns and even hot takes at times, the dude is there, vigilantly on the front-lines pushing AI forward for every one… https://t.co/fe5OEKgevm — Jamieson O'Reilly (@theonejvo) February 16, 2026 Aaron Levie, the CEO of Box, said it was a sign "2026 was the year of the agents." If anyone was wondering if 2026 was the year of agents, OpenAI is bringing on the maker of Openclaw. This space is about to get very real. https://t.co/ocqX4kE9PT — Aaron Levie (@levie) February 15, 2026 Not everyone in the tech space was as enthusiastic about the news. XAI cofounder Igor Babuschkin asked users on X: "What's the best open alternative to OpenClaw right now? Doesn't make sense to put all your data into it if it's owned by OpenAI." PayPal mafia member Jason Calacanis expressed similar concerns. 😔 what are the chances the open source project survives / thrives after this? https://t.co/4sUZkKWkGh — @jason (@Jason) February 15, 2026 Steinberger and OpenAI have said that OpenClaw will remain an open-source project with OpenAI's support. Other experts in the space pointed out that OpenAI's win could be a loss for Anthropic, especially after Steinberger wrote on X that Anthropic sent "love letters from legal." "Another interesting detail is Anthropic's visible disdain for anything open source: their only contribution to this was legal threats," George Orosz, a tech industry analyst and author of the tech newsletter The Pragmatic Engineer, wrote on X. Kris Puckett, a designer at Stripe, expressed a similar sentiment Instead of @AnthropicAI getting Claudebot, they rushed legal to send a C&D and lost out on not only brilliant talent but community drive. Truly would love to know the decision making process. — Kris Puckett (@krispuckett) February 16, 2026 Raphael Schaad, a visiting partner at Y Combinator, said, "I bet this causes lots of VC tears." I bet this causes lots of VC tears and angry OSS folks. But think about this: - Peter showed the future and lots of awesome startups are starting to bloom from this. Invest in those! - Peter created one of the most exciting OSS projects in years. The community is vibrant and… https://t.co/RFWwfXU9Lz — Raphael Schaad (@raphaelschaad) February 15, 2026 And finally, some X power users did what they do best: posted memes about the news. Was expecting this one in replies pic.twitter.com/bfcZt3Ugg6 — Tibor Blaho (@btibor91) February 15, 2026 Read the original article on Business Insider