The Academic Staff Union of Universities Union's President condemns the establishment of new Institution

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, National President, Dr. Issa Fagge Nasir has said that the 16 universities and other higher institutions established by the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan lack the necessary legal backing and so their accreditation days may be numbered.
This was made known while commenting on the four Colleges of Education upgraded to Universities by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

He said:
“Our quarrel with the government is that universities are not just established by executive fiats like this administration is doing. So the Federal Government is only compounding the problems already bedeviling the education sector and I wonder if the incoming administration will allow this to stand.

Strictly speaking, the Federal Government is not respecting its own laws, and I wonder how you just transmute an institution without looking at its laws. What happens to its staff, facilities and infrastructure?”

According to him, the 500m Naira released by the Jonathan-led administration as take-off grant to the universities is not even enough to fund training of staff not to talk of infrastructural upgrade.

Dr. Fagge urged the incoming administration to critically assess these decisions and make impartial judgment that will benefit the mass of the people and return the country’s education sector’s lost glory

Yale student stabs colleague, jumps to death from 9th floor

A student of Yale University jumped to his death from the ninth floor of an off-campus apartment building on Tuesday morning, moments after stabbing a fellow student, according to Police reports.
The New Haven police said the events happened around 5:30 a.m. at an apartment complex across from the Yale campus.
Reports say the suspect fell six stories onto a third-floor terrace. His name is being withheld pending notification of his family.
The police say the stabbing victim, Alexander Michaud, is in stable condition at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Officials said the men were acquaintances and Yale students but released no other details

WAEC vows to maintain examination standards

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Saturday said it would continue to maintain best practices in the conduct of its examinations, irrespective of security challenges it has witnessed.
The council’s Head of National Office (HNO), Dr Charles Eguridu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the conduct of the council’s examinations was improving by the year.

Eguridu spoke against the backdrop of efforts it made in ensuring the successful conduct of its recently-concluded May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
According to him, the examinations were conducted hitch-free, with no major interruptions, unlike in the past.
He said there were no hitches in states with security concerns, adding that this was because the council used indigenes of such areas as personnel during the examinations.
“The examinations went on well; there were no major hitches during the conduct of the examinations.

“Having said this, however, I will quickly like to point out that security wise, the council had a few challenges, which had to do with communal clashes in states like Benue,” Eguridu said.
The WAEC HNO added that a youth corps member who supervised the examination in one of the states was attacked on his way home by candidates of a school.

He said the attack was prompted because the youth corps member prevented the candidates from cheating.
“We shall continue to do our best to protect our personnel and materials, to ensure safety. We shall continue to improve on our strategy in the area of security.

“We shall do our best in this aspect, even though as you know, there is no way we can deploy security personnel for every staff of WAEC or every supervisor representing the interests of the council.”
He said this would be an expectation too high to meet.
Eguridu, however, lauded the various security out

In Ekiti State government shuts down state university

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Non Academic Staff Union and National Association of Academic Technologists said they would not return to work until their salaries were paid.

The staff were being owed March to May salaries.
But the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) stayed away from the action but according to Daily Trust, they were in tacit support.
Addressing newsmen, the ASUU Chairman in the school, Prof Olufayo Olu-Olu, said the union could not take a lead role in the protest because it had yet to obtain approval from the congress.
The aggrieved lecturers shut the two gates of the institution and turned back students.
The SSANU Chairman, Comrade Kolawole Falade, told journalists that the unions arrived at the decision to embark on a protest at its meeting held on Tuesday

Rochas Okorocha "We need to make classrooms more beautiful" - Imo Governor

The Chairman, All Progressive Governors Forum and Governor of Imo State, Rochas Owelle Okorocha, said on Monday that Nigerian leaders should learn to make schools more comfortable than homes for conducive learning.
He stated his regrets at how leaders pay more attention to home beautification than making schools more conducive for learning which he said, hinders educational development in the country.
“We must make our classrooms more beautiful, comfortable and centres of attraction than our homes because it is where the future of our country lies,” he said.
Commissioning the Model Primary School built by the Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board in collaboration with the UBEC at Mana area of Sokoto, he said the era of beautifying homes and buying flashy cars for children had gone.
He maintained that there is no future for children without education, quoting a verse of the Holy Qur’an which says “read” to buttress his argument. He pledged to build a Rocha’s Foundation College in the state.

University of Lagos 'Take education serious, make your parents proud, 1st class graduate tells Nigerian students

Korede Akinpelumi, the best-graduating student ofUniversity of Lagos(UNILAG) in the 2014/2015 session, has advised Nigerian students to take their education serious in honor of their parents.
Speaking in an interview withDaily Trust, the 21-year-old said studying is tough but inevitable.

"I know we don’t like reading," Akinpelumi said.
"It is good to appreciate the efforts of our guardians and parents by way of paying our school fees and taking care of us.

"The onus is on us, students, to make them proud always by taking our education serious because we are the future."
He graduated with 4.96 CGPA, earning a First class degree in chemical engineering.
Akinpelumi said achieving such a remarkable grade was not easy, even though he "came in through a diploma foundation programme" which prepared him for full degree studies.
"In my second year, both first and second semesters, I had A grades. Just after my second year, I was on a CGPA of 5.0," he said.
"I guess that was how it started and somehow, people knew that I was going to make it."
"So, overall, it’s been tough and challenging but tougher maintaining the first class than even attaining it."
Even the loss of his father in his final year, a period he described as "tough and trying", did not stop him.
"The emotional trauma I faced at that period because my dad was my source of inspiration and motivation toward my academic success.
The chemical engineer attended UNILAGInternational Secondary Schoolwhere he also finished as the best-graduating student with 8 A grades in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASCE).

Akinpelumi, who is about to proceed on the mandatoryNational Youth Service Corps(NYSC) scheme is now weighing his choices, between pursuing a masters and PhD or taking up a chemical engineering career in the oil and gas sector

Sacked Lecturers Reinstated By New Rivers Governor

Immediately after being sworn in as the new governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has made two important decisions.

Nyesom Wike sworn in as Rivers state governor by the Chief Judge of Bayelsa state, Justice Kate.
Immediately after being sworn in as the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike informed public that he appoints Justice Daisy Okocha as the Chief Judge of the state.

Another important decision made by the new Rivers state governor is the reinstatement of lecturers of the Rivers state University of Science and Technology, sacked by Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s governing body.

Sacked Lecturers Reinstated By New Rivers Governor

Nyesom Wike sworn in as Rivers state governor by the Chief Judge of Bayelsa state, Justice Kate.

Immediately after being sworn in as the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike informed public that he appoints Justice Daisy Okocha as the Chief Judge of the state.

Another important decision made by the new Rivers state governor is the reinstatement of lecturers of the Rivers state University of Science and Technology, sacked by Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s governing body.

Besides that, Wike also ordered that all the state owned courts, that suspened work, should be opened again immediately.

MTN Moves to Withdraw Digital Library Donated to UNILAG

UNILAG VC, Professor Rahmon Bello
MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTNN) moves to withdraw the abandoned Universities Connect Library at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos.
The digital library was donated to UNILAG in 2005 when internet enabled phones were still a luxury. The digital library has been placed under lock and key in the last five years and much to the dissatisfaction of the donor organisation.
In-house sources at the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) office of the telecommunication outfit informed newsmen that the evacuation processes would begin soon, even as it was gathered that troubled Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo Campus may be the new beneficiary.
MTN Corporate Social Executive, Akinwale Goodluck, recently at the Lagos State Support Our School Initiative Breakfast Meeting, said the world-class facility, a pride of his organisation, had been locked up for years, because the school management could just not keep to agreements in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2004.

Goodluck, who gave credit to the Lagos State government and the ministry of education on effective partnership till date, said a state-owned tertiary institution would be the new beneficiary of the digital library when it was retrieved from UNILAG.
“We are happy to transfer this facility to Lagos State,” Goodluck said.
Authorities of UNILAG, however maintained that they had given the telecommunication outfit their blessing to remove the facility, after sections of the second agreement were breached by the mobile outfit.

UNILAG Continuing Education Admission Form – 2015/16 [ICE]

This is to inform the general public that the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) 2015/2016 academic session admission exercise is on.

The Institute of Continuing Education in collaboration with the Faculties of Arts, Education and Social Sciences is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into it various programmes for the 12015/2016 academic session.

UNILAG Institute of Continuing Education Available Programmes.
FACULTY OF ARTS:
(A) Bachelor of Arts B.A. (Hons.): four (4) and five (5) years Degree Programmes (Evening)
*.Creative Arts (Theatre Arts/Music/Visual Arts)
*.English
*.European Languages (French/Russian)      
*.History & Strategic Studies
*.Linguistics, African and Asian Studies (Igbo/Yoruba)
*.Philosophy

FACULTY OF EDUCATION:
Sandwich B.A. (Ed.) and B.Sc. (Ed.) degree programmes (Holiday Contact Only)in
*.Adult Education          
*.Educational Administration    
*.Educational Foundations (Guidance & Counselling)
*.Human Kinetics and Health Education: (i) Human Kinetics (ii) Health Education (iii) Health Education (for Health Professionals)
Arts and Social Sciences Education: (i) Education English (ii) Education French (iii) Education Geography (iv) Education Economics (v) Education Business (vi) Education History (vii) Education Igbo (viii) Education Yoruba (ix) Education Christian Religious Studies (x) Education Islamic Religious Studies (xi) Early Childhood Education
Science and Technology Education: (i) Education Mathematics (ii) Education Physics (iii) Education Chemistry (iv) Education Biology (v) Education Technology (vi) Education Integrated Science (vii) Education Home Economics
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:
B.Sc. Mass Communication, four (4) and five (5) years Degree Programme (Evening)
UNILAG Institute of Continuing Education Admission – Entry Requirements.
(A) FACULTY OF ARTS
To be eligible, an applicant is required to have at least one of the following qualifications:-
(a)WASC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent with credits in at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics passed at one sitting;
(b)GCE (‘0’ Level) or equivalent with credits in at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics passedat one sitting;
(c) GCE (‘A’ Level) or Cambridge Examination or equivalent with principal passes in at least two relevant subjects;
(d) A first degree of the University of Lagos or any other comparable institution approved by Senate;
(e) University of Lagos Foundation Programme Diploma with a minimum of 2.50 CGPA; for a Direct Entry
(f) In addition, candidates must not be less than 21 years of age;
(g) Credit pass in at least one (1) Arts subject.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION (SANDWICH PROGRAMME)
To be eligible, an applicant is required to have at least one of the following qualifications; WASC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent with five credits, including Mathematics and English Language, obtainedat not more than two sittings, the other subjects accepted for a B.A(Ed) Degree in Adult Education, Educational Administration and Guidance and Counselling are as follows:Literature in English, History, French, Igbo, Geography, Yoruba, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies, Mathematics, Economics, Government, Commerce, Home Economics.
Other qualifications accepted for the Sandwich Programme include:
*.Nigerian Certificate of Education (NCE)
*.Diploma from at least a two-year study from a recognized University.
*.General Nursing and Midwifery Certificate, Public Health Nursing Certificate, Diploma in Public Nursing Certificate, General Nursing Certificate.
*.For Non-NCE holders: PSE Certificate of the former Institute of Education, University of Lagos, (not below Lower Credit) with at least 5 Credits in GCE O/L including English Language and Mathematics
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (MASS COMMUNICATION)
To be eligible for admission, a candidate must possess one of the following qualifications:
The 5-year programme:Five credits at SSCE/NECO/GCE (O/L), including English Language, Mathematics and Literature in English,all at one sitting.
The 4-year programme:Diploma Certificate in Mass Communication from University of Lagos or from other accredited University Mass Communication Programmes, recognized by the Senate of the University of Lagos, provided the candidate scored a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 5-point scale and above and also fulfilled the requirementsin 1 (a) above.
Please note that Candidates Awaiting results are not eligible to apply.
UNILAG Institute of Continuing Education Admission – Method of Application.
Application forms are obtainableonlinevia University of Lagos website URL. http://www.unilag.edu.ng.using ATM/Cash/Dedicated Teller obtainable on payment of a non-refundable fee ofFifteen thousand, Naira (N15,000.00)paid into any of the under listed Banks and Accounts:
Bank Account Number
Access Bank 0043660391
Ecobank 1962000160
Guaranty Trust Bank 0149887279
Wema Bank 0122335426
Zenith Bank 1012487645        
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
Completed application forms should be submitted online to the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) Secretariat and a hard copy of the completed forms submitted to the respective programmes office
(i.e. Department of Choice).
Examinations for these programmes in English Language, Mathematics and General Knowledgeare as scheduled below:
FACULTY/PROGRAMME
VENUE
DEADLINE FORSUBMISSION
EXAMINATION DATE
Faculty of Education
*Sandwich Programme
Hall *B& C Multipurpose Hall, University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos
Friday, 17THJuly, 2015
Friday, 24 thJuly, 2015
FACULTY OF ARTS
Creative Arts ( Theatre Arts/Music/ visual Arts)
English
European Language
(French /Russian)
History and Strategic studies
Linguistics. African and Asian Studies(Igbo/Yoruba)
Philosophy
Halls A Multipurpose Hall
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos
25thSeptember, 2015
2 ndOctober, 2015
Faculty of Social Sciences
*Mass Communication
AfeBabalola Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
25thSeptember, 2015
2ndOctober, 2015
NB: (1) Candidates are expected to come to the examination hall with the print out of their photo card/registration form.
(2) Provisional Admission Letters would be ready for collection on7thAugust, 2015(for Sandwich) and26thOctober, 2015for others.
(3) The Sandwich Programmes run during the long vacation period.

Gateway ICT Poly Post UTME & HND Form is Out – 2015/2016

The Gateway (ICT) Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State is inviting applications for admission into National Diploma (Full and Part Time) and Higher National Diploma (Full and Part Time) for the 2015/2016 academic session.
Only candidates who are well behaved and possess the drive for high quality education and practical skill-based learning are encouraged to apply. The available programmes are as follows:
NATIONAL DIPLOMA FULL-TIME (ND FULL-TIME)
ACCOUNTANCY ARCHITECTURE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COMPUTER SCIENCE
BANKING AND FINANCE SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
MARKETING COMPUTER ENGINEERING
MASS COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FOOD TECHNOLOGY ESTATE MANAGEMENT
STATISTICS WELDING AND FABRICATION
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA FULL-TIME (HND FULL-TIME)
ACCOUNTANCY MICROBIOLOGY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY COMPUTER SCIENCE
BIO-CHEMISTRY COMPUTER ENGINEERING
CHEMISTRY
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
NATIONAL DIPLOMA PART-TIME (ND PART-TIME)
ACCOUNTANCY COMPUTER SCIENCE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WELDING AND FABRICATION
MARKETING ELECTRICAL/ELECTONICS ENGINEERING
MASS COMMUNICATION SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PART-TIME (HND PART-TIME)
ACCOUNTANCY COMPUTER SCIENCE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR ALL PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
1.Visit the school website: www.gaposaa.edu.ng
2.Click on the link:Online Application 2015/16
3.Click on Fresh Application
4.Complete theBasic Details form (BDF)
5.Click on “CONTINUE”
6.If you are ready to pay, click on “PAY NOW” else click on “SAVE & EXIT”
7.Complete your payment process
8.Return to site(Online Application Portal), login and completeDetailed Application Form (DAF)
9.Supply all required information, enter your O’level result(s) click on “CONTINUE” to proceed
10.Upload passport (configuration: JPG,120*120px and 20kb)
11.Click on “Submit” to complete application process
12.Print Detailed Application Form (DAF).

Muslim Students Society of Nigeria MSSN urges pupils to remain morally upright, focused

Muslims secondary school students have been urged to remain morally upright, focused and self-confident so as to have a better future.
The Amir (President) of the Yaba Area Council of theMuslim Students Society of Nigeria(MSSN), MallamSulaiman AbdulRaheem, gave the admonition while speaking at a Youth Conference to commemorate the World Children’s Day at theYaba College of Technology(YABATECH) yesterday.
AbdulRaheem urged the students to be morally and spiritually upright so as to excel and build a better future.

“What you do today would determine what you would become tomorrow," AbdulRaheem said.
“To secure a better future, you must first have confidence in yourselves.
"The second is to be focused. Never lose focus on whatever you are doing."
The Amir also advised them to be cautious of the company they keep.

"Also, at every point in your life, you must be conscious of who your friends are and to have total reliance in Allah for He alone knows what is going to be."
Participants from different schools took part in a quiz competition won by Aminat Isaof Fazl-Omar Senior High School.

EKSU organises entrepreneurship orientation for students

The Ekiti State University (EKSU) has made a second attempt to entrench vocational education in the school curriculum by organizing an entrepreneurship orientation for its students with N100,000 loans for capital.

The Ekiti State University(EKSU) has made a second attempt to entrench vocational education in the school curriculum by organizing an entrepreneurship orientation for its students.

EKSU had two months ago introduced a compulsory course titled Entrepreneurship Skill Course (ESC) to students.
Students however protested, faulting the program after they were asked to pay N1000 charges which they labelled extortion.
Now the management is making a second attempt.

The ESC course Director, Dr Abel Awe, said students have a lot to gain from the course which will begin in the current semester.
He noted that the management structured the course to ensure that students go through the theoretical aspects before the practical phase.
“Students must understand the reason they need to take the course and the benefits they can gain from it," Awe said.
"Those in 300-Level and below are the major beneficiaries of this course, because they would have to go through two theoretical aspects before they are allowed to practise.”

A Faculty of art student who spoke to The Nation said the course has no certification and increases students' academic load.
But Awe noted that the course was aimed at making students self-reliant on graduation, not giving addition certification.
“We don’t want to be producing graduates to be unemployed; we want to make our product to be employers of labour,” he said.
He added that start-up capital will not be a problem for the students because the institution had arranged with the Ekiti State Chamber of Commerce and Nigeria Development Bank for to the students to access soft loans of N100,000.
The courses covered are barbing, fish farming and snail rearing, fashion designing, bead making, make-up artistry, catering, furnishing and carpentry, graphic art designing, brick making and printing.

Graduate artist making giant GEJ sculpture in Otuoke

Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi is making a sculpture of President Goodluck Jonathan in his home town Otuoke, in Bayelsa state. (bellanaija)
Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi is making a sculpture of President Goodluck Jonathan in his home town Otuoke, in Bayelsa state. (bellanaija)
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Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi is making a sculpture of President Goodluck Jonathan in his home town Otuoke, in Bayelsa state. (bellanaija)
A staunch supporter of PresidentGoodluck Jonathanis showing his admiration in a very physical way.
Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdiis making a giant sculpture in Jonathan's home town Otuoke, in Bayelsa state.
Online reports say he began the project about two weeks ago.
The artwork looks like the man that inspired it, with the signature hat and smiling face all in place.
Student Pulsegathered that Nnamdi, who only recently concluded hisNational Youth Service Corps(NYSC) program, had donated N10,000 when a fund raiser was organised towards buying a nomination form for Jonathan.
He reportedly described Jonathan as the ‘hero of democracy’.
President Jonathan hands over toMuhammadu Buharitomorrow after losing the 2015 elections.

Federal University of Technology, Akure VC urges new student union executives to 'serve and lead'

Executives of theFederal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Students Union have been advised to be put service ahead of power in their dealings.
FUTA Vice-Chancellor, ProfAdebiyi Daramola, gave the charge at the inauguration of the new set of leaders, The Nation reports.
Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development), ProfTolulope Akinbogun, the Vice-Chancellor advised them to let power corrupt them.
“The underlying principles here are service, character and teamwork," he said.
"Do not let your position get into your heads
"You must be humble and approach every situation with maturity.
"The character you display during your tenure will show the kind of persons you are.
"Strive to serve others, even as you lead,” he said
Daramola promised that the institution would give the students local and international trainings as is its culture.
“We have consistently been sponsoring student leaders to attend leadership training programmes within and outside Nigeria for the past six years."
Speaking on behalf of the other members, the SUG President,Fowobaje Oluwaseun, promised to take students unionism to a positive level with the aim of having a crisis free tenure.

Goodbye Goodluck Jonathan Nigerian student calls GEJ a “violence free and selfless leader” in stirring open letter

A Nigerian student from Delta State,Arerebo Salaco Yerinmene Peter'sJr, has written an open letter to President Goodluck Jonathan whom he called a “violence free and selfless leader”.
In his letter sent toStudent Pulse, Yerinmene, a beneficiary of the Nigerian Seafarers Development scholarship program initiated by Jonathan, thanked him for his selfless contribution to Nigeria.
“Mr. President As your tenure as the president Federal Republic of Nigeria has come to a close end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard and commitment in building a strong, prosperous and a United Nigeria although is crystal clear that you face a lot of distraction (sentiments, criticism and security challenges) intentionally cause by people that doesn't want the betterment of Nigeria, who want political leadership for selfish and self-promotional reasons,” the letter read.
He went further to commend Jonathan for allowing a “free and fair” election” and conceding defeat after losing the 2015 Presidential elections toMuhammadu Buhariwho would be sworn in tomorrow.
“Power ends, but your legacy will not end regardless of what it is.
“You might will continue to go higher in history as the first President from the Niger Delta region (South-South) that rebrands democracy in the country; you will surely be remembered for generations to come.”
READ FULL TEXT OF THE LETTER:
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE OUTGOING PRESIDENT (PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN GCFR, BNER, GCON)
Dear President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCON)
By way of introduction, I am Comr. Arerebo Salaco Yerinmene Peter's Jr, a bonafide son of Ijaw Nation (Niger Deltan), from Ayakoromo and Ogodobiri town, Burutu and Bomadi local government area in Delta State and above all am a beneficiary in one of your astounding scholarship program under the management of Dr. Patrick Akpobolekemi Ziakede. I am writing to you from the depths of my heart because how much I wanted to, I was not able to express these to you in person (one-on-one).
Mr. President As your tenure as the president Federal Republic of Nigeria has come to a close end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard and commitment in building a strong, prosperous and a United Nigeria although is crystal clear that you face a lot of distraction (sentiments, criticism and security challenges) intentionally cause by people that doesn't want the betterment of Nigeria, who want political leadership for selfish and self-promotional reasons. Mr. President, have these! Indeed, you have epitomized these qualities never wavering no matter how vicious and hurtful the political and personal attacks have been. No doubt, your faith guided you and you let it!
Leaders the world over think about two paramount things: the PRIMACY of the citizens’ needs and the LEGACY they leave behind long after they have gone. It seems, Mr. President, you think more about the two mentioned above and less about staying in power because you make it loud and clear to all Nigerians that "The blood of one Nigerian is far worth than your political ambition. There is one thing you have to remember as you disengage as the president, come May 29th and on: Time will come when you’ll be needed in the world either by political necessity, biological, peaceful necessity and physiological necessity. Power ends, but your legacy will not end regardless of what it is. You might will continue to go higher in history as the first President from the Niger Delta region (South-South) that rebrands democracy in the country; you will surely be remember for generations to come. The onus is on you!
Mr. President , the recent presidential election that you lost shows that you are a man of your word, a true and transparent democrat, you deserve international recognition as a peace loving man, a man to be called world leader and legend of our time. Thank you very much for the free and fair election you delivered, for accepting the defeat and for congratulating your successor GMB, it shows and prove to me that you are not biased in politics, peace loving, violence free and selfless leader, for this, history will be very kind to you and you will continue to be remembered by the new generational leaders as a true democrat, you have won the heart of all Nigerians’.  
Mr. President you take a step that will be used as an instrument to tackle violence, you have surprise the entire world with your bold sportsmanship. I assure you that as a new generation upcoming leader I will surely copy your good leadership step and you will forever remain in my heart and as a president you have proved to me that politics is not a ‘do or die’ affair.
Mr. President I haven't said this, you are far Commendable for the Nigerian Seafarers Development scholarship program, the continuation of Presidential amnesty scholarship program and others. It's has help to expand the growth of human capacity building in the country, its affect mostly the youths and in two to three years’ time Nigeria will be boastful about indigenous seafarers which is a plus to the maritime sector.
It's my very great pleasure to thank you for your dedication and the great job you have accomplished in your five (5) year term as president of Nigeria and wish you all the very best in your future endeavours and we look forward to your on-going involvement in Building Nigeria as a better nation.
In short, Mr. President, you have warmed and inspired me how to become a good leader and I bid you farewell as my President with a sense of relief for you that you can take a well-deserved break from the helm of our planet, but a tinge of sadness, too, that I will be losing your steady hand and noble, purity of vision as the leader of the free.
May God bless Nigeria
Yours Compatriot,
Arerebo Salaco Yerinmene Peter's Jr.
(Ayakoromite)

Gov. Aregbesola Finally Sacks Osun University VC

The vice chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), has been sacked by the state government for alleged financial mismanagement.
The appointments of Professor Bashir Okesina, and two other principal officers of the state institution have henceforth been terminated by the governing body of UNIOSUN.

The sack of the top three principal officers, according to Vanguard, follows a visit by a panel set-up by Governor Rauf Aregbesola, to investigate alleged financial mismanagement by the officers
Reacting to the sack, the UNIOSUN chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has faulted the decision of the institution’s governing body on the grounds that, it violated the principle of fairness.

The union maintained that, the institution was acting as a judge in their own case by arriving at a decision before the findings by the panel constituted by the governor were submitted.

Fisayo Soyombo Inter Varsity Essay Competition – 2015

The Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), University of Ibadan (UI) is organizing an inter-university essay competition to know what students think of a post election Nigeria. The competition was organized in honour of Fisayo Soyombo, a former campus journalist from U.I. and editor at The Cable.
The topic of the inter-university essay competition is “Will four years of Muhammadu Buhari lead Nigeria to socio-economic prosperity?” .
Fisayo Soyombo Essay Competition– Prize:
The star prize is N100,000 (one hundred thousand naira) and a winner will be announced in September.
Fisayo Soyombo Essay Competition Entry Guidelines:
*.Entries should not exceed 1000 word,
*.Essay should be submitted to mail@ ucjui.com,
*.The deadline for the submission is 15 July, 2015.
Who is Fisayo Soyombo?
Fisayo Soyombo is a former campus journalist from University of Ibadan. He graduated in 2007 and editor at The Cable. He’s sponsoring the competition’s prize money.
There will be a dinner/award ceremony in November to round of the school calendar/session and give the star prize to the winner of the competition.

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UNIABUJAVC MAKES CASE FOR AGRICULTURE

The Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja, Prof. Michael Adikwu has said agriculture should be the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy.
The VC said Nigeria started having hitches in the economy when it veered off to face other sectors.
Speaking in Abuja at the signing of memorandum of understanding between the varsity and a firm, Agricular Services limited on the development of UniAbuja Agricultural City (Green Town), he said Nigeria could do well in agriculture if properly managed.
He said the proposed Agricultural City would be pursued with vigor because of its prospect of turning around the lives of the varsity community.
The Chief Executive Officer of Agricular Services limited, Mr. Chigozie Oguine said the proposed city was to be seated in about 2000 hectares of land within the vast arable land of the varsity community to cover agriculture, municipality, hospitality and electricity development.
He said the project would also increase the financial capacity of the varsity stakeholders who would be involved in the production activities.

NYSC Corps member donates 50 wheel chairs in Abuja

A member of theNational Youth Service Corps(NYSC), has donated 50 simplified wheelchairs to physically challenged persons inKuchingorocommunity, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Omanudho Kennedy, a Batch ‘B’ serving corps member, made the donation as part of his personal project under the Community Development Service programmes of the NYSC scheme,Daily Trustreports.
Kennedy said the project was borne out of love and compassion he developed as a medical student during one of the outreaches he participated in a community in Bayelsa State.
NYSC Director-General, Brig. Gen.Johnson Olawunmi, at the presentation ceremony described the gesture as another milestone in the scheme’s social empowerment strategy, aimed at enhancing the living standard of members of the host communities.
Represented by the Director, Community Development Service and Special Projects,Bose Okakwu, Olawunmi said the CDS project is highly commendable and should be emulated by other corps members.
One of the beneficiaries,Isah Mohammed,

Cultist Attack MAPOLY student shot in the head 3 days after sister’s wedding dies in hospital

A student of theMoshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, shot in the head by suspected cultists in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, has died.
Agoro Omokoleola, was reportedly lured out of his home and shot in the head around 12 noon on Tuesday, May 26.
Reports say Omokoleola had left his family home after a phone call which is suspected to have been from his would be killers.
He was then shot in the head and left to die.
The assailants took his phone, apparently to prevent investigators from tracking them.
READ: 5 MAPOLY cultists nabbed with locally- made gun, arraigned
Passers-by found him still breathing and informed his parents who rushed him to theOlabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital(OOUTH), Sagamu.
He died while receiving treatment.
Acceding to online reports, the deceased was in Ijebu Ode to attend his sister's wedding, which took place three days before his death, and was set to return to school.

UNILORIN Wins 2015 Nigerian Universities’ Challenge

Students of the University of Ilorin last Tuesday (May 19, 2015) clinched the first position at the finals of the 2015 All Nigerian Universities’ Challenge (ANUC), tagged “Better by Far Challenge”, defeating six other tertiary institutions in the country. Osun State University, Osogbo placed second, while the Kwara State University, Malete, won the third position.
The competition, hosted by the University of Ilorin, drew participants from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; the Federal University, Lokoja; the University of Jos; the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete; Osun State University, Osogbo and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba.
In the “Best of Brains” category, Adekunle Ajasin University and Ahmadu Bello University tied for the first place position with 450 points each, while the Federal University, Lokoja, placed third with 200 points and the University of Jos placed fourth with 150 points.
While declaring the competition open earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) N. Y. S. Ijaiya, noted that the competition was one way of promoting academic excellence.
Citing examples of influential leaders like Barack Obama, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton, who, she noted, began their careers as political leaders right from the University and even at lower levels, Prof. Ijaiya told the audience that, “through debates like this, we are promoting the power of oratory and we know that this is not a universal gift, some are more gifted than others and when we bring students like these together, it provides an opportunity to showcase their talents.”
Prof. Ijaiya further explained that the competition offers a platform for the training of present and future leaders, by promoting critical thinking, which allows young people to proffer solutions to the myriad of challenges confronting the immediate community and the world at large, saying that “this kind of programme will allow us to identify such talents in our younger ones, which they can promote and in future will be able to contribute politically, economically and essentially to the development of Nigeria.”
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Dr. R.O. Arise, said that the All Nigerian Universities’ Challenge provides a platform for the university students in Nigeria to be informed in contemporary national, continental and global challenges through robust engagement in intellectual competition. He appreciated the management of the University of Ilorin under the leadership of Prof. Ambali for supporting the University Quiz and Games Committee and for the sponsorship of the dinner and award ceremony for the programme.
Dr. Arise noted that the University boosts intellectual competition among the students by developing quiz and debates clubs, adding that the participation of club members in various debates and quiz competitions has added more laurels to the dignity of the University.
At the close of the competition on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, the Vice-Chancellor, represented by the Dean, Students Affairs, Prof. A. O. Omotesho, in an interview, described the event as a very interesting one, which would have been a lot more exciting if more universities had participated.
The Dean of Student Affairs, Osun State University, Dr Anthony Kola-Olusanya, in his remarks, commended the authorities of the University of Ilorin, saying “What the University of Ilorin has proved is that, beyond sports, students can also be engaged to do other things. This is an intellectual competition that makes our students to read more than just thinking about physical activity.”
On his part, the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, University of Jos, Dr. A. Damey, described the competition as “an eye opener”.
At the end of the competition, the students were presented with certificates of participation. The team Unilorin was presented with a plaque and three PC tablets; Osun State University received a plaque and two PC tablets while Kwara State University was presented with a plaque and one PC tablet for their efforts.

Apply for UNIPORT Part-Time Degree Admission Form – 2015/2016

Authorities of the College of Continuing Education, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for their 2015/2016 academic session part-time degree programmes admission.
UNIPORT Part-Time Admission – Available Programmes.
The following programmes will be on offer during the session:
Part-Time Degree in the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences & Information Technology, and Management Sciences;
Diploma in Law; Diploma/Certificate Programmes in the Institutes of Arts and Culture; Agricultural Research & Development, and Education.
UNIPORT Degree Programmes.
1. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
B.A. Degree Programmes in History and Diplomatic Studies, English Studies, Philosophy, Religious & Cultural Studies and Linguistics & Communication Studies.
2. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
B.Sc. Degree Programmes in Economics, Public Administration and Sociology (Community Development & Social Welfare) .
3.FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
B.Sc. Degree Programmes in Accounting, Finance & Banking, Management and Marketing.
4. FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
B.Sc. Degree Programme in Computer Science.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION INTO UNIPORT PART-TIME DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Holders of WAEC/SSCE, GCE ‘O’ Level or their equivalent with credit passes in 5 relevant subjects,(including English & Mathematics) who have worked for not less than 4 years in relevant fields of application are eligible to apply.
The following subjects: Book Keeping, Business Studies, Typewriting, Secretarial Studies, Shorthand, Social Studies and Health Science are not acceptable.
1a) For a Degree in History and Diplomatic Studies, a candidate must have five credit passes which must include English Language, History or Government and any other Three subjects from: Literature in English, CRK/IRK, Economics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry Physics, Agric. Sc, a Nigerian Language: Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba, Fine Art, Geography and Commerce.
1b) For a Degree Programme in English Studies, candidates must have five credit passes, which must include English Language, Literature in English and any other three subjects from: History or Government, CRK/IRK, Economics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agric. Science, a Nigerian Language: Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba, Fine Art, Geography and Commerce.
1c) For a Degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies, a candidate must have five credit passes, which must include English Language and any other four subjects from Literature in English, History or Government, CRK/IRK, Economics, Mathematics Biology, Chemistry, Agric. Science, Physics, a Nigerian Language: Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba, Fine Art, Geography and Commerce.
1d) For a Degree in Philosophy, a candidate must have five credit passes, which must include English Language and any other four subjects from Literature in English, CRK/IRK, Economics. Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agric. Sc, a Nigerian Language: Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba, Fine Art, History or Government, Commerce and Geography. At least a Pass in either Maths, a Science subject or Literature in English is required.
1e) For a Degree in Religious and Cultural Studies, a candidate must have five credit passes, which must include English Language and any other four subjects from Literature in English, History or Government, CRK/IRK, Economics. a Nigerian Language: Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba, Fine Art, and Commerce, Geography, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Agric. Science.
2. For a Degree Programme in the Faculty of Social Sciences, candidates must have five credit passes, including English Language, two of which must be Social Science subjects, (Economics, Geography, Government or History) and credit in any other two Arts subjects.
2a) However, candidates for the B.Sc. in Public Administration, are expected mandatorily to have credit passes in English Language, Government or History, Economics and any other two subjects from: Geography, Commerce, Literature in English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Agric. Science and Mathematics or at least a pass in Mathematics, if Mathematics is not inclusive of the five credit passes.
2b) For a Degree Programme in Economics, candidates are expected to have 5 credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Government/History/Geography and any other subject from Commerce, CRK/IRK, Literature in English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Agric. Science.
2c) For a Degree Programme in Sociology (Community Development and Social Welfare), candidates must have 5 credit passes, which must include English Language and any other four subjects from: Economics, Commerce, Government/History Geography, CRK/IRK, Mathematics or at least a pass in Mathematics, if Mathematics is not inclusive of the five credit passes.
3. For a Degree Programme in the Faculty of Management Sciences, candidate must have five credit passes, in WAEC/SSCE, GCE ‘O’ Level which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other two subjects from: Government or History, Geography, Commerce, Accounting, Literature in English, CRK/IRK Science subjects- Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Agric. Sc.
3a For a Degree Programme in Management, candidates must have five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two from Government/ History ,Geography, Commerce, Accounting. Literature in English, Christian Religious Knowledge/IRK, Science subject -Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science.
3b For a Degree Programme in Marketing candidates must have five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two from Government/Hostory Geography, Commerce, Accounting, Literature in English, Christian Religious Knowledge/IRK, Science subject – Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science.
3c For a Degree Programme in Accounting candidates must have five credits passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two from Government/History Geography, Commerce, Accounting, Literature in English, Christian Religious Knowledge/IRK, Science subject- Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science.
3d For a Degree Programme in Finance and Banking candidates must have five O’Level Credits in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two from Government/History Geography, Commerce, Literature in English, Christian Religious Knowledge/IRK, Science subject – Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science.
4. For a Degree Programme in Computer Science, candidates must have five credit passes, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
NOTE: ONLY ‘O’ LEVEL IN WAEC (SSCE/GCE), NABTEB AND NECO Certificates are acceptable for registration.
i. TC II is not acceptable
ii. The sets of names stated by candidates in their Application Forms must be consistent with the names on their credentials. Inconsistency in names may lead to disqualification.
iii. Candidates with O/Level Examination Results from 2009 backwards must present their Original Certificates and not Statement of Results or Result Slips.
UNIPORT Part-Time Degree Admission – Screening of Applicants.
All candidates who have applied for admission into the various Degree Programmes of the College will be required to undergo a Computer – Based Test (CBT), at a date to be announced later.
UNIPORT Part-Time Degree Admission – Method of Application.
i. Application for the various Programmes is on-line. Log on to www.uniport.edu.ngand click on Application Procedure in CCE, then follow the instructions.
ii. Application Forms can be obtained on-line on payment of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) only excluding Bank charges at designated Banks nationwide.
iii. The names on candidates O’Level certificate(s) must be the same as what is filled on-line.
iv. Change of name is not allowed once a candidate is admitted.
v. Candidates must ensure that they have the requisite qualifications for the intended course.
vi. Candidates should report to the Examinations and Records Unit, CCE, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, with photocopies of their credentials for collection of Brochure.
DESIGNATED BANKS are:
i. Uniport – Choba Micro-Finance Bank
ii. United Bank for Africa (UBA)
iii. First Bank PLC
iv. Fidelity Bank PLC
Materials required for the Screening Exercise:
Candidates must come along with the Photo Card printed on-line and payment receipt to the Venue of the CBT.
For further information contact:

Murder In Niger Teenage thugs rob 21-yr-old student, stab him to death for asking for sim cards

Unidentified teenage thugs have stabbed a 21-year-old student to death in Sango area of Minna, Niger State.
Mohammed Abubakar Nagenuwas attacked by knife-wielding thugs around 6pm on Friday.
After handing over his phone, Nagenu begged for his sim cards, drawing his assailants’ ire.
The thugs then stabbed him multiple times until he died.
An uncle to the deceased, MallamMohammed Ndagi, Nagenu had only recently arrived Minna to process his admission into one of the tertiary institutions.
He said the thugs have been terrorizing the area.
“They have been terrorizing people," he said.
"They take advantage of the students of the State College of Education, Minna."
He believes his nephew was targeted because they knew he was a stranger in the community.
"They will not do it to the people they know.
"My nephew just came from the village recently they did not know him; that is why they decided to attack him."
He said the case has been reported at Chanchaga police division and three of the suspected murderers have been taken into custody.

Lagos Business School Union Bank offers collateral-free study loans to LBS students

Union Bank has partnered with theLagos Business School(LBS) to provide study loan facilities to students of the institution.

According to an announcement of the LBS website, the collateral-free loans are accessible to the School's MBA, Executive MBA and Modular Executive MBA students.

The loan is repayable over a 4-year period at an attractive interest rate.

LBS MBA Director, DrUchenna Uzo, said the loan finance deal was organized to help students with financial challenges get the prestigious LBS MBA without hassle.

"This is just one among several other financing options that LBS is currently working on to help our students succeed in the increasingly complex local and global business environment, with finance being the least of their worries," Uzo said.

"Having access to affordable student loans is a key driver in encouraging postgraduate studies globally, and Union Bank is proud to be providing this critical financing support to MBA candidates at LBS,” saidDayo Bankole-Hameed, Union Bank Head, Retail Credit.

Student Pulse gathered that interested students would need to have salaries domiciled with Union Bank, run businesses profiled/approved by the bank or have parents/wards with Union Bank accounts, to qualify for the scheme.

Justice Served University ordered to pay student N2.1m compensation for study delay

TheUniversity of Amsterdam(UvA) has been ordered to pay N2.1 million (10,000 euros) in compensation to a student of the institution for delaying his studies.
According to AT5 the unnamed student suffered a 6-month study delay because he was unable to register for a compulsory course.
His failure to register the course was due to a technical fault on the last day of registration.
The student reportedly complained to authorities but the university told him he could no longer register prompting his court action.
UvA's argument that the student should have gone to the study adviser to find a solution was dismissed by the Judge.
The court ruled that the university acted unlawfully and awarded the student a compensation of almost 10 thousand euros because the university’s actions led to a study delay.

Delta State University 'Madman' rapes 22-yr-old student at ATM stand

A mentally unstable man has sexually assaulted a 22-year-old female student of theDelta State University(DELSU) at an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) stand.
Reports say the incident happened in Abraka at the weekend.
The alleged rapist had abducted his victim, identified asEjiro, as she tried to withdraw money from the ATM.
He then dragged her into the bush where he managed to remove her skirt before passers-by heard her cries.
Student Pulsegathered that the suspect held on to the student event as rescuers beat him off with sticks.
The victim's elder brother toldLeadershipthat it was after the alleged rapist was taken to the police station that his mental history was revealed.
It was also reported that Ejiro’s case was not his first rape attempt.
An unnamed police source quoted in the report said the victim was treated for bruises at the hospital.

99 Days For The Thief... Graduate nabbed trying to dupe Enugu policemen after succeeding in Edo, Ondo

A 37-year-old university graduate who specializes in duping policemen has been arrested by officers of of the Enugu State Police Command.
Othega Kingsley Benedictwas arrested by the operatives of Ogui Division of theEnugu State commandshortly after he reported that his car had been stolen.
According to a release by the Public Relations Officer of the Enugu State Police,Ebere Amaraizu, Benedict had earlier succeeded in duping police officers in Edo and Ondo states.
He said the suspect would report at the police station that his car had been stolen and then beg them for money to continue his journey, promising to reimburse them.
Amaraizu said Benedict would then disappear with the money and not make contact anymore.
The spokesman said luck however ran out on Benedict when he attempted the same trick at the Ogui Division.
“It was gathered that suspect, in his usual way of confronting his victim irrespective of their organization or status with sympathetic stories that could attract showing of mercy or assistance, had stormed Ogui Division on that fateful day, that his car has been snatched," Amaraizu said.
"He was giving details about his said car that was snatched when one of the policeman walked in and sighted him and immediately raised the alarm about suspect and his nefarious activities pointing out that he was one time duped by the suspect who then reported a case of his car being snatched and later begged him to assist him financially that he was going to get across him to reimburse him which he never did and that he has not seen him till now.
The suspect confessed during investigations.
“Based on this, suspect was referred for investigations where he revealed that he actually duped the officer and that he had duped many of them at Edo State, Ondo State and now in Enugu.”

UNIOSUN Alert On Admission Fraud

The attention of the UNIOSUN Management
has been drawn to various postings on
www.topix.com forum requesting
unsuspecting public to call certain phone
numbers for assistance on admission.
All information regarding admission into the
university can be accessed through
www.uniosun.edu.ng, and NOBODY WILL ASK
CANDIDATES TO PHONE HIM/HER OR PAY
ANY MONEY INTO A PRIVATE ACCOUNT.

For emphasis, all payments for admission are
made through banks and in favour of ‘OSUN
STATE UNIVERSITY’.

The general public should therefore beware of
all forms of internet fraud as they are
calculated to deceive and defraud them.
Security agencies have been duly informed of
this development.

BUK Confers ‘Emeritus’ on Five Professors

The council and Senate of Bayero University, Kano, have conferred the tittle of ‘emeritus’ on five professors of the university for meritorious services they rendered to the university and humanity.
Out of the five retired professors, three were former vice chancellors, while the two others have continued to provide valuable services to the university.
The conferment of emeritus came at the event of the 31st convocation ceremony of the university. The recipients were former vice chancellors of Bayero university, Professor Dandatti Abdulkadir of Hausa Language, Professor Munzali Jibril of English Language and literature, Professor Sani Zaharaddeen of Islamic studies. The two others are Professor E.O. Olofin of geography and Professor Ibrahim H. Umar of nuclear physics.
Conferring the title on the five professors, the vice chancellor of the university, Professor Rasheed Abubakar described the recipients as worthy and have dedicated their youthful years in seeing the university to its present position.
Prof Abubakar said their marks will continue to be indelible and would fetch them more recognitions and followers to their footsteps.
In his address, the pro chancellor of the university, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed described this year’s convocation as unique as there was recommendation of management and senate that the ceremonies be in line with best global practices where the graduands are the center of attention.
The pro chancellor said the uniqueness of the ceremony was that it took effect from Tuesday to Thursday, recognising five pioneer professors as emeriti and that the management and senate

Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin is inviting suitably qualified candidates to her full-time (regular) and part-time (week-end) Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes admission for the 2015/2016 academic session.

KWARAPOLY HND Available Programmes (Full-Time and Part-Time) .
The following programmes are available on Regular basis for two academic sessions.
A. INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
(i) Statistics
(ii) Science Laboratory Technology with options in Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics with Electronics and Biochemistry.
(iii) Hospitality Management
B. INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(i) Architectural Technology
(ii) Building Technology
(iii) Estate Management
(iv) Quantity Surveying
(v) Urban & Regional Planning
(vi) Surveying and Geoinformatics.
C. INSTITUTE OF FINANCE & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
(i) Accountancy
(ii) Banking & Finance
(iii) Business Administration and Management.
(iv) Marketing
(v) Public Administration
(vi) Purchasing & Supply
D. INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(i) Computer Science
(ii) Office Technology & Management
E. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1. Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology with options in:
(i) Farm Power & Machinery Engineering
(ii) Post Harvest Technology
(iii) Soil and Water Engineering
2. Civil Engineering Technology with options only in:
(i) Structural Engineering
3. Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology with options in:
(i) Power and Machine
(ii) Electronics and Telecommunication
4. Mechanical Engineering Technology with options in:
(i) Manufacturing Engineering Technology
(ii) Power and Plant Engineering Technology
5. Mining Engineering Technology with option only in:
(i) Mining Engineering Technology
6. Metallurgical Engineering Technology with option only in
(i) Metallurgical Engineering Technology
NB: Prospective candidates are expected to indicate their areas of interest (i.e. options)
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND), WEEK-END PROGRAMMES (THREE SESSIONS)
The following programmes are available on Week-end basis only for three academic sessions.
A. INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
(i). Statistics
(ii) Science Laboratory Technology with options in Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics with Electronics and Biochemistry.
(iii) Hospitality Management
B. INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(i) Estate Management
(ii) Architectural Technology
(iii) Urban & Regional Planning
(iv) Building Technology
C. INSTITUTE OF FINANCE & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
(i) Accountancy
(ii) Banking & Finance
(iii) Business Administration and Management
(iv) Marketing
(v) Public Administration
(vi) Purchasing & Supply
D. INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(i) Computer Science
(ii) Office Technology & Management
E. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(i) Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology
(ii) Mechanical Engineering Technology
(iii) Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
(iv) Civil Engineering Technology
(v) Mining Engineering Technology
(vi) Metallurgical Engineering Technology
KWARAPOLY HND Admission Requirements (Full-Time and Part-Time) .
Applicants for admission into the HND programmes will be required to have the following qualifications:
1. National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant field and five relevant O/L credit passes at WASC, GCE, NECO and NABTEB at not more than two sittings. These credit passes must include English Language and Mathematics.
2. Evidence of one year post-ND Cognate experience (i.e. Industrial Training)
3. Applicants with Pass Grade in the ND will be required to have at least two years Post-National Diploma industrial experience.
4. Applicants for Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Post-Harvest Technology option) are required to have at least a Lower Credit grade at National Diploma (ND) programme in any of the following:
i. Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
ii. Agricultural Technology
iii. Food Science Technology
iv. Agricultural Engineering Technology
5. Applicants for Metallurgical Engineering Technology are expected to be graduates of National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering Technology only.
6. Applicants for Mining Engineering Technology are expected to be graduates of National Diploma in Mineral Resources or Mining Engineering Technology only.
7. Holders of ND Computer Engineering are not admissible into HND Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology and HND Computer Science Programmes.
8.Candidates will not be admitted into HND programmes different from those they had in their ND programmes.
9. It is mandatory for HND Regular Applicants to fill the JAMB Registration Numbers used for their ND Programmes. Only Applicants with ND JAMB Registration Numbers will be considered for admission.
How to Apply for KWARAPOLY HND (Full-Time and Part-Time) Admission.
The cost of the application is N7,500 (seven thousand five hundred naira only)
1.Go to KWARA poly registration portal. For HND part time, click here. For HND full-time, click here.
2.Fill the applicant registration form that appears and ensure you provide avalid e-mail addressas your username and password will be forwarded to the email address you provided.
3.Then click on the ‘Get login credentials’ button.
4.Goto your e-mail to retrieve your username and password.,
5.Use the username & password sent to you to login Here!
6.Click on the ‘Edit Application’ button to complete the remaining fields of the application form. Ensure you upload a clear 1” x 1” COLOURED passport photograph with red background in JPEG format only. NOTE that the photograph cannot be changed once uploaded.
7.Click on the ‘Save’ button to save your application.
8.Ensure you chose the appropriate course or program you intend to study (You can consult the prospectus for guidance).
9.To pay for the application, click on ‘Add online payment ticket’ button at the bottom of the page. Then open the ticket so created and click on the ‘College Pay’ button at the top left corner of the page to effect your payment using any Interswitch enabled debit/ATM card.
10.Review the details of your application before clicking on the ‘Submit’ button.
Note: You cannot edit your application after submission.
KWARAPOLY HND (Full-Time and Part-Time) Form Closing Date.
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin full-time and part-time Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes admission form will close on : 31/07/2015.

View Apply for Kwara Poly ND Admission Form – 2015/16 [Part-time]

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the National Diploma (ND) part-time programmes, Kwara State Polytechnic (KWARAPOLY), Ilorin for the 2015/2016 Session.
See also: Kwara State Polytechnic School Fees schedule.
KWARAPOLY ND Available Programmes (Part-Time, 3 sessions) .
A. INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
(i) Statistics
(ii) Science Laboratory Technology
(iii) Hospitality Management
(iv) Agricultural Technology
B. INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(i) Architectural Technology
(ii) Estate Management
(iii) Urban & Regional Planning
(iv) Building Technology.
C. INSTITUTE OF FINANCE & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
(i) Accountancy
(ii) Banking & Finance
(iii) Business Administration and Management.
(iv) Marketing
(v) Public Administration
(vi) Purchasing & Supply
D. INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(i) Computer Science
(ii) Office Technology & Management
(iii) Mass Communication
E. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(i) Civil Engineering Technology
(ii) Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology
(iii) Mechanical Engineering Technology
(iv) Metallurgical Engineering Technology.
(v) Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
KWARAPOLY ND Admission Requirements (Part-Time) .
1. Applicants for admission into Week-end National Diploma (ND) programmes will be required to have a minimum of five O/L Credits in relevant subjects at SSCE, GCE, NECO and NABTEB at not more than two sittings.
2. Credit Passes in Mathematics and English Language are compulsory for all Applicants seeking admission into any programme in the Polytechnic. In addition, the other three subjects must be relevant to the Course of Choice.
How to Apply for KWARAPOLY ND Part-Time Admission.
1.Go to KWARA poly registration portal for ND part-time applicants here
2.Fill the applicant registration form that appears and ensure you provide avalid e-mail addressas your username and password will be forwarded to the email address you provided.
3.Then click on the ‘Get login credentials’ button.
4.Goto your e-mail to retrieve your username and password.,
5.Use the username & password sent to you to login Here!
6.Click on the ‘Edit Application’ button to complete the remaining fields of the application form. Ensure you upload a clear 1” x 1” COLOURED passport photograph with red background in JPEG format only. NOTE that the photograph cannot be changed once uploaded.
7.Click on the ‘Save’ button to save your application.
8.Ensure you chose the appropriate course or program you intend to study (You can consult the prospectus for guidance).
9.To pay for the application, click on ‘Add online payment ticket’ button at the bottom of the page. Then open the ticket so created and click on the ‘College Pay’ button at the top left corner of the page to effect your payment using any Interswitch enabled debit/ATM card.
10.Review the details of your application before clicking on the ‘Submit’ button.
Note: You cannot edit your application after submission.
KWARAPOLY ND (Part-Time) Form Closing Date
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin part-time National Diploma (ND) programmes admission form will close on : 31/07/2015.

UNILORIN Students Elect Union Leaders via E-voting

University of Ilorin, UNILORIN students elect new union leaders via electronic voting (e-voting) system. The Union’s Independent Student Electoral Commission (ISEC) has released the names of the newly elected excos.
The University of Ilorin took its well-known innovativeness a step further last Tuesday (May 19,2015) when its students elected new leaders, using the electronic voting (e-voting) system.        
The new Executive Committee, led by Alao Idris Ibrahim, a 400 Level student of the Faculty of Law, will pilot the affairs of the Students’ Union in the 2015/2016 session.
Ibrahim emerged the President-elect after polling 6,508 votes to defeat his his two rivals, Mr. Ebunoluwa Zion Ashonibare and Mr. Adedeji Adeyemi Ahmed, who polled 4,793 and 1,395 respectively.
In its bid to conduct a free, fair, credible and convenient election, the Union’s Independent Student Electoral Commission (ISEC) adopted the e-voting system, in which students voted through the University portal.
The Chairman of the electoral body, Mr. John Ogedengbe, declared, “Mr. Alao Idris Ibrahim, having satisfied the conditions stipulated in the constitution for the position of the President, is hereby declared winner.” Mr. Ogedengbe also declared both Miss Imman Lawal and Miss Afuye Olubunmi Olusola Vice-Presidents for Permanent Site (PS) and the College of Health Sciences (COHS) respectively. While Miss Lawal polled 6, 174 votes to defeat both Miss Oseni Adenike and Miss Saidu Sabdat Queen, who polled 2, 616 and 1, 026 votes respectively, Miss Afuye got 345 votes to defeat her only rival, Miss Uzonwanne Benita Adandy, who had 305 votes.
For the position of General Secretary, Mr. Akano Ifeoluwa Thomas was declared winner with 4,452 votes ahead of three other contestants while Miss Sulaimon Saidat Tunrayo became the Assistant General Secretary with 4, 488votes ahead of her only rival, Miss Anisere Khadijat Adejoke, who got 4, 316 votes.
Also elected were Miss Oyekan Oluwadamilola Olasubomi, Financial Secretary with 5, 146 votes; Mr. Abdulrasheed Mahmud Olatunji, Welfare Secretary (PS) with 3, 092 votes; Mr. Ganiyu Kehinde Oyindamola, Welfare Secretary (COHS) with 299 votes; Mr. Aondongusha Tersoo Isaac, Social Secretary with 7,572 votes; Mr. Joel Karimu Ikazuwagbe, Sports Secretary with 7, 324 votes and Adeyemi Ademola Oluwaseye, Public Relations Officer with 2, 032 votes.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Nursing School Forms

This is to inform all interested applicants that the sale of application form for basic nursing programm 2015/2016 session are on sale at the cost of N5000
The sale will commence from Tuesday june 9 2015 to tuesday junee 23 2015
Interested applicants should come to the school of nursing ATBUTH, bauchi to collect bank teller at the school registry to enable them pay the fees at the designated banks

The forms will be collected at the school of Nursing, ATBUTH, Bauchi after payment in the bank
QUALIFICATION
Candidates must have credit in english, mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry.

NOTE
All completed forms should be returned to the school of nurisng, ATBUTH, Bauchi, before Friday 26th June 2015
Entrance examinations will be conducted on saturday july 4 2015
Successful candidates will be invited for interview on Monday August 3 to Saturday august 8 2015
Both the entrance exam and interview will be conducted at the school of Nurisng, ATBUTH, Bauchi. Time 8:00am
signed: Management

Jonathan Appoints Five In Education Ministry

The out going President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan at the weekend makes appointments at the

Federal Ministry of Eduction.
appointments are with immediate effected.

The president appointed Prof. Abdulrashid Garba as the new Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO).
A statement from the ministry of education signed by Mallam Sule Ya’u Sule, Senior Special Assistant to the minster noted that the president has also appointed Prof. Monday Tommy Joshua as the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).
Also appointed is Prof. Ismail Junaidu as the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
Others are Prof. Bashir Mohammed Fagge who is now the new Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi and Dr. Abubakar Abdul Dzukogi who has been appointed Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida.
Sule added that, while Professors Garba, Joshua, and Junaidu “are to serve for five years as their first tenure”, Prof. Fagge and Dr. Dzukogi “are to serve for a period of four years respectively.”

UNIZIK SUG President Impeached

Information reaching 9ja School Gist confirms that the Students’ Representatives Council (SRC) of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka (UNIZIK) Friday, impeached the embattled Students’ leader Noble Eyisi.

With this development the union’s vice president Ozems Precious will be sworn in as the new President of the Students’ Union Government of the university.
Recall that the university’s SRC suspended Mr. Eyisi indefinitely from student unionism on Monday 18th May 2015 due to his failure to appear before the house that day as summoned to defend allegations of gross misconduct levelled against him by all members of the union’s executive. However on Friday after hearing on the findings of the panel that was set up to investigate the issues raised by all the executive members as well as the disclosures of Mr. Eyisi when he appeared before the impeachment panel about 48 hours ago, the house unanimously found the embattled leader guilty and consequently impeached him.
Mr Eyisi, an undergraduate of the department of political science of the university, is now the first SUG president impeached within the last 10 years

NSUK Prelim, Continuous Studies Admission Forms – 2015/16

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) school of Preliminary Studies and Centre for Continuous Studies programmes for the 2015/2016 acadmeic session.
NSUK Preliminary Studies Admission – Entry Requirements.
*.Pre-Science Options: A minimum of 5 O’level credits in the basic science subjects (Chemistry, Physics, Biology & Geography) including English and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.
*.Pre-French Option: A minimum of 5 O’level credits including English and Mathematics and any other 3 subjects in Arts or Humanities. O’level French is an added advantage but not a priority
*.Remedial Studies: Minimum of three (3) credits. This Programme is for Science students who wish to remedy their deficiencies.
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NSUK Continuous Studies Admission – Entry Requirements.
Apply to NSUK for your Consultancy/Centre for Continuing Studies to gain critical advantage for the easiest and smoothest part to gain admission for your full degree studies.
1. Advanced Diploma Programme
All applicants must have a minimum of 5 0/level credit including English Language and Mathematics and in not more than two sittings in addition to being holders of minimum of National Diploma (ND)/ University Diploma from any recognized Polytechnic or University in relevant areas.
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All applicants must have a minimum of 4 0/level credits including English language and Mathematics and in not more than two sittings.
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Bayero University Varsity establishes Centre For Renewable Energy

Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has established a Centre for Renewable Energy, as part of a strategic innovation to explore independent alternative energy to power the university.
The university has also established a Centre for Infectious Disease, to facilitate research, and management of epidemics in Kano, Guardian reports.
The centre, when fully operational, will complement the state-owned Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH).
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, said to journalists that the school has broken new grounds in the areas of research development, innovation and academic programmes.
He also expressed satisfaction that the centres were already making tremendous impact in their areas of expertise, adding that some have already attracted international recognition and funds to yield expected results.
The other centres are Centre for Dry Land Agriculture, Centre for Biotechnology Research, Centre for Advanced Medical Research and Centre for African Entrepreneurship Research and Training, Centre for Quranic Studies, Centre for Islamic Civilization and Inter-faith Dialogue, International Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance and Centre for Gender Studies. Citing the need for manpower capacity building, the Vice Chancellor revealed that more than 500 academic and non-academic staff have been sponsored for postgraduate training abroad.
He added that 28 new programmes in eight faculties have been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), while 4 new faculties were awaiting the commission approval.

Apply for EBSU Postgraduate Admission Form – 2015/16

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate programmes of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) for the 2015/2016 session.
EBSU postgraduate admission registration is done online after the payment of N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira) application fee, payable with Credit/Debit Cards.
Online registration is done through EBSU portal at http://portal.ebsu.edu.ng/.
Opened Date: 2015-05-01, End Date: 2015-06-01.

UNILAG Signs Research Agreement Dutch University

UNILAG is ranked among the best in the world especially in research projects.
The University of Lagos has signed a research/service provision agreement with Wageningen University, Netherlands.
The agreement was signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Rahamon A. Bello,FAEngon Thursday, May 20, 2015 during a visit by a team of researchers from Wageningen University.
The team was received by the Vice Chancellor along with the Deputy Vice Chancellor, (Academic & Research) Professor Babajide Alo, FAS; Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) T.F. Ipaye; and Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, Professor R.K. Ojikutu.
While welcoming the research team, Professor Bello identified areas of possible collaboration between UNILAG and the researchers. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that UNILAG is ranked among the best in the world especially in research projects.

OSCOHTECH Admission Application Form is Out – 2015/2016

Authorities of the Ogun State College Of Health Technology (OSCOHTECH), llese- Ijebu, is inviting suitably candidates to their 2015/2016 academic session National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes admission exercise.
OSCOHTECH General Admission Requirements.
1.The admission requirements for National Diploma (ND) Programmes are a minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits passes, in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology from WAEC or NECO, in not more than two (2) sittings.
2.The admission requirement for Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes is National Diploma (ND) not lower than Lower Credit in relevant programme in addition to five (5) ‘O’ Level credits passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physic and Biology from WAEC/NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
OSCOHTECH – Available Programmes & Requirements.
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT HEALTH
1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) in Environmental Health Technology
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes from by WAEC or NECO in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in not more than two (2) sittings.
2. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) in Environmental Health Technology
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Holders of National Diploma (ND) in Environmental Health Technology with at least lower credit. In addition to five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes as in 1 above.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Three (3) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language, Biology, Health Science, Geography, Chemistry from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
4. WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND SANITATION
National Diploma (ND) in Water Resources Management and Sanitation
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: FIVE(5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and any of Physics or Geography from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
SCHOOL OF DENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE
1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) in
i. Dental Technology
ii. Dental Therapy
Duration: Two (2) years for i & ii above.
Admission Requirement
Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics from WAEC or NECO
In addition to the above requirements, Diploma in Dental Surgery Techniques is also considered for admission into NDII of Dental Therapy.
2. DIPLOMA IN DENTAL TECHNIQUES
(Leading to the award of Diploma for Dental Technician)
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Four(4) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology and any Chemistry or Physics from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
3. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN:
i. Dental Technology
ii. Therapy
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Holders of National diploma in (i) and (ii) above with at least lower credit.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
1. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING PROGRAMME
Leading to the award of Higher National Diploma of West Africa Health Examinations Board (WAHEB)
Duration: 4 Semesters
Admission Requirement:
a) RN & RM/Psychiatric Nursing Certificate or Theatre Nursing Certificate are acceptable for Male candidates including Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes from WAEC or NECO including English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in not more than two (2) sittings.
b) BNSC Candidates from Universities accredited by the National University Commission (NUC), the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), and West Africa Health Examination Board (WAHEB)
2. DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY OPHTHALMIC NURSING
(In collaboration with the Eye foundation)
Duration: 15 months
Admission Requirement: Registered Nurse & Registered Mid-Wife
3. COMMUNITY OPHTHALMIC TECHNIQUES
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Four (4) ‘O’ Level credit passes from WAEC or NECO in English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Physics. A pass in Chemistry is an advantage.
4. HEALTH ASSISTANT PROGRAMME
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement
Five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Biology and any other two subject from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN COMMUNITY HEALTH
(Leading to the licentiate by the National Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria) (NCHPB)
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement
A. Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geography from WAEC or NECO
B. Certificate in Community Health (JCHEW) Programme with at least two(2) years post qualification experience plus A above
2. CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH (JCHEW PROGRAMME)
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: Three (3) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including Mathematics, Biology and English Language and passes in any other two (2) subjects at the SSCE by WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings
3. DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other relevant Subject from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology and other two(2) subjects from WAEC of NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
2. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM)
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Holders of National Diploma (ND) in Health Information Management with at least lower credit level
3. DIPLOMA IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME)
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Four (4) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Biology, Mathematics and any other subject at SSCE by WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
4. DIPLOMA IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement
Five(5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other subject from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
5. DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement:
Four (4) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science subject from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
6. DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes from WAEC or NECO including English Language, Mathematics, Biology and any other social science subjects in not more than two (2) sittings.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
1. DIPLOMA (ND) IN PHARMACY TECHNIQUES
Duration: 3 Years
Admission Requirement: Four (4) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
2. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes from WAEC or NECO at not more than two sittings. The five subjects must include: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
3. DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
(Leading to the award of Diploma of the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria)
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Four (4) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology and at least Pass in Physics from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
OSCOHTECH Admission – Method of Application.
The cost of the application form is N8,500 (eight thousand five hundred naira only). Payment can be done via POS at the College Bursary Department of via Web (online payment).
To start your application, simply log on to http://www.oscohtechileseportal.com /paysetup.html.
Note: Review your data correctly before you submit your form finally, after final submission, your details cannot be modified again.
OSCOHTECH Entrance Exam Date & Form Closing Date.
EXAMINATION DATE: Saturday 8th August, 2015
TIME; 8:30 A.M. Prompt
Application Closes: 24th July, 2015

Ahmadu Bello University Nigeria's first Sugarcane biofactory inaugurated at ABU

Nigeria has joined an elite league of nations with the establishment of the first sugarcane biofactory at theAhmadu bello University(ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State.

The factory was inaugurated on the 18th of May by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,Olusegun Aganga.

Declaring the factory open for operation,

Muhammadu Buhari Our mandate should not be taken for granted, students tell President-elect

President-elect,Muhammadu Buhari, has been urged not to take Nigerians' mandate for granted as he prepares to assume office on May 29.
The Speaker of theWest African Students’ Union Parliament(WASUP),Samuel Solomon, gave the admonition on Thursday, shortly after the body gave an award of excellence to the chairman and members of theDelta State Independent Electoral Commission(DSIEC) in Asaba.
Solomon, a postgraduate student ofLegon University, Ghana, said Nigerians voted Buhari in because they rated him high and had confidence in his abilities.
“The mandate was given to him by the masses, he should not let them down; it is as simple as that," Solomon said.
"A lot of people went out under the sun and the rain to vote for him based on the fact that they felt he is a credible person.
"They have given him the mandate and they want to work with him, therefore the mandate should not be taken for granted because the way in is also the way out.
"What we expect from him is to institute good governance."
DSIEC Chairman,Moses Ogbe, commended the students for recognising the contributions of the commission to the growth of democracy in the country.

UNIBEN, Igbinedion University Student dentists donate clothes, food, others to prison inmates

Members of theChristian Medical and Dental Association Students(CMDAS) have donated some items to students of the Oko prison in Benin City.
The association, comprising students of theUniversity of Benin(UNIBEN) andIgbinedion University Okada(IUO), made the donation during a visit to the prisons,Daily Trustreports.
Items donated include toiletries, boxer shorts, sanitary pads and foodstuff among others.
According to School Mission secretary, Harry Ogodo, said it was part of the association's mandate to help the needy.
He told the inmates to look beyond their present situation.
“Being free is a thing of the mind and not necessarily means being out of prison,” he said.
The students also gave dental health talks to the inmates, urging them to maintain high oral and environmental hygiene.
The prison's Director of Welfare Service,J. I Osemwengie, thanked the students for the visit.

University of Abuja Nigeria comes 2nd at 20 Nations International Law Students Competition

Two students of theUniversity of Abuja(UNIABUJA) came second at the 2015 edition of the 20 Nations International Law Students Competition.
Chukwu SamuelandEsther Johnson-Chu, both law students at UNIABUJA, emerged joint first runners up with Georgia in the competition that was eventually won by England/Wales students.
The international consultation competition was held at the College of Law,Nebraska University, Lincoln, USA
In a statement issued after the competition, the university’s information officer,Waziri Garba, said Nigeria was the only African country in the competition.
After four rounds, Nigeria, Georgia and England/Wales emerged finalists, edging out students from Canada, Georgia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and other countries.
With Nigeria and Georgia tied on the second position, England /Wales emerged winners.

9,648 Graduates For DELSU Convocation, 13 Bag 1st Class

Thirteen graduates of the Delta State University (DELSU) bagged a First Class during the institution’s Ninth convocation. The valedictorians were among 9,648 graduating students conferred with first degrees and diplomas at the ceremony held at Convocation Arena in Site III of the institution.
The Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof Victor Peretomode, said the ceremony was to celebrate the efforts and time invested by the graduands during their days in school, urging the graduates to see the convocation as another beginning in their lives. He urged them to dream big and reflect on their aims in life.
Highlight if the ceremony included presentation of automatic employment to the overall best graduating student, Miss Anthonia Michael of the Department of Botany. She was also given scholarship up to doctoral level.
In her speech, Anthonia expressed gratitude to God for making her feat possible and promised to always strive for excellence.

Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions Cannot be rated Internationally

Provost of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, AOCOED says Nigeria’s tertiary institutions cannot be rated internationally.
The authorities of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Ijanikin, on Thursday said that Nigeria’s tertiary institutions could not scale through international rating because of their irregular academic calendars. Mr Wasiu Bashorun, the Provost, AOCOED, Ijanikin, told newsmen in Lagos, on the sidelines of the send forth for the college’s former registrar, Mr Bola Disu.
“If you look at the institutions of higher learning in the country, students’ union leaders, the authorities and government are all getting it wrong.
“Each and everyone of us is supposed to know the rules and guidelines of our institutions. “So, what I am talking about now is that we need to know the dictates, rules, ethics and confines of the institution, and work within them.
“And these are parts of the problems we have been having in our tertiary institutions, not necessarily AOCOED, because I can speak of tertiary institutions in Lagos State. “The union leaders do not know their limits, and the school authorities are not forceful enough in enforcing them.
“It took me a long time to realise that beyond AOCOED, it is high time that the government supports the school authorities in decision-making.
“Especially decisions to ensure that academic activities are not disrupted as a result of unionism, students’ unrest and so on.
“This is the most obvious reason for the irregular academic calendar, and we need to ensure that it is limited,’’ the provost said. He said, however, that anyone who had gone beyond his or her confines to contribute meaningfully to the development of the society should be appreciated and rewarded. According to him, Disu contributed meaningfully to the growth of the institution and put in over two decades of meritorious service to the institution.
He said that just as people were being rewarded for meritorious service, so also should there be sanctions on defaulters, to strike a balance.
Disu said on the occasion that those personnel in the tertiary institutions, whether as a vice-chancellor, provost, lecturer or student, all had sacrosanct duties to perform. “It is must be done to the best of our abilities, because it is not by chance that we were given the opportunities.
“We have to mould the children, the future of the country; we cannot afford to toy with them, we must put in our best,’’ he said.
Disu said that the incoming government had been given a historic duty to perform, and should give education a priority. “Education is not an industry to be treated like any other industry. “As far back as the `50s and `60s, Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo of the defunct Western Region put 50 per cent of the budgetary allocation into education. “If today we are celebrating 10, eight or 13 per cent of the budgetary allocation to education, then we need to do more.
“UNESCO has said 26 per cent; but for us in the tertiary institutions, it should be more than that. “Because if you get it right in education, you get it right in any other sector. But if you get it wrong in education, then forget about other sectors. “The new government must endeavour to systematically increase the budgetary allocation in education,’’ the former registrar said. According to him, education is expensive and may not get the result in a short while, but will definitely reap a good fruit.
“A Yoruba adage says that if you build bridges and structures and you do not build children, the children will grow up to destroy the bridges and structures,’’ he said. Disu, however, chastised the school authorities on how they utilised their allocations. “It is now left for us in the industry to be mindful of how we spend the allocation. “To whom much is given, much is expected; so, whether a vice-chancellor, provost, registrar, please ensure you carry out your duty because it is a sacred duty,’’ he said.
The former registrar said that with good education, there will be no terrorist attacks. “Our children in the North-East will realise that they have a stake in the country; thus the need for their protection,” Disu added. (Vanguard)