UNILORIN VC Says Varsities will Stop Post UTME Provided ……

Post UTME will become a thing of the past if the computer-based examination conducted by JAMB continued to be efficient, says UNILORIN VC.


Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, during an interactive session with journalists in Ilorin yesterday has said that universities in the country may review their position on the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination if the current computer-based examination continued to be efficient.

Ambali said, “The University of Ilorin was the first to start CBT and I am glad that it is being embraced nationwide, especially by JAMB.

“So, let us give JAMB a couple of trials and once the board restores confidence in the system, many universities may review the need for their post-JAMB. But in the meantime, we will continue to watch JAMB to see how consistent it would be in handling its CBT.”

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About MAN Oron Pre-HND Programme. The Pre – HND programme in Marine Engineering is a bridging programme, design to offer the current National Diploma graduates an opportunity to remedy some core courses in Marine Engineering that they did not offer and cross over to Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering. Duration of MAN Oron Pre-HND Programme. The Pre – HND in Marine Engineering shall be run for two (2) semesters (one session). The programme is residential on full time basis, and on successful completion of the programme, interested candidates would be qualified for direct entry into the Higher National Diploma programme in Marine Engineering. MAN Oron Pre-HND Admission – Entry Requirements. Candidates must be holders of National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron. MAN Oron Pre-HND Admission – Entrance Exam. To be admitted into the Pre – HND programme, candidates would be subjected to aptitude test which would be conducted on Saturday, 5th September, 2015. Candidates are requested to appear for the exercise with original and photo-copies of their credentials which shall include: 1. First School Leaving Certificate/Testimonial 2. National Diploma (Electrical/Electronics Engineering) 3. Certificate of Origin 4. O/L Certificate 5. Birth Certificate/affidavit of Age Declaration

Covenant University postgraduate degree programmes admission form is out for the 2015/2016 academic session on both full and part-time basis.



Covenant University inviting suitably qualified candidates to her 2015/2016 academic session full-time and part-time postgraduate degree programmes admission exercise.

Opportunities exist for suitably qualified candidates for postgraduate training leading to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, and Ph.D degrees at Covenant University on both full and part-time basis.

For information regarding available programmes, method of application, closing date and other relevant things intending applicants need to know, kindly download the 2015/2016 PG School admission advert here.

Selection Process: All candidates will be required to undergo a selection process including a written test and an oral interview. Candidates are expected to produce evidence of academic qualifications and academic transcripts before admission can be finalized.

About: Covenant University is a Private Institution committed to raising a new generation of Leaders.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates (i.e Ex-cadets of Electrical/Electronics Engineering) for admission into Pre-HND programme on a full-time basis in Marine Engineering of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.

About MAN Oron Pre-HND Programme.

The Pre – HND programme in Marine Engineering is a bridging programme, design to offer the current National Diploma graduates an opportunity to remedy some core courses in Marine Engineering that they did not offer and cross over to Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering.

Duration of MAN Oron Pre-HND Programme.

The Pre – HND in Marine Engineering shall be run for two (2) semesters (one session). The programme is residential on full time basis, and on successful completion of the programme, interested candidates would be qualified for direct entry into the Higher National Diploma programme in Marine Engineering.

MAN Oron Pre-HND Admission – Entry Requirements.

Candidates must be holders of National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron.

MAN Oron Pre-HND Admission – Entrance Exam.

To be admitted into the Pre – HND programme, candidates would be subjected to aptitude test which would be conducted on Saturday, 5th September, 2015.

Candidates are requested to appear for the exercise with original and photo-copies of their credentials which shall include:

1. First School Leaving Certificate/Testimonial
2. National Diploma (Electrical/Electronics Engineering)
3. Certificate of Origin
4. O/L Certificate
5. Birth Certificate/affidavit of Age Declaration

Apply for Federal Poly Offa HND Admission – 2015/16 [FT & PT]

Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes admission form for the 2015/2016 academic session on both full and part-time basis is out.



We are using this medium to inform the general public that the Federal Polytechnic, Offa is inviting suitably qualified and interested candidates to her 2015/2016 academic session Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes admission on both full and part-time basis.

Federal Polytechnic Offa HND Admission – Available Programmes.

The underlisted two (2) year Full-Time programmes leading to the award of Higher National Diploma are available in the Institution.

1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
    i. Computer Science
    ii. Food Technology
    iii. Science Laboratory Technology
        a. Biology/Microbiology option
        b. Chemistry/Biochemistry option
        c. Physics with Electronics option
    iv. Statistics

2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
    i. Accountancy
    ii. Banking & Finance
    iii. Business Administration
    iv. Insurance
    v. Marketing

3. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    i. Library and Information Science
    ii. Mass Communication
    iii. Office Technology and Management (OTM)

4. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
    i. Computer Engineering Technology
    ii Electrical & Electronics Engineering in either
        a. Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering Option or
        b. Power and Machine Engineering Option
    iii. Mechanical Engineering
        a. Manufacturing Engr. option
        b. Power and Plant Engr. option
    iv. Civil Engineering

5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
    i. Architectural Technology
    ii. Building Technology
    iii. Quantity Surveying

****For Part-Time Applicants*******

Three (3) years of six Semesters (Evening and weekend) programmes are available in all the courses as obtainable in the HND Full-Time except in Architectural Technology.

Please note that the HND Part-Time programmes are primarily for the working class; who for reason of employment cannot attend regular HND programmes.

It is also important to note that Part-Time HND graduates are exempted from participating in the National Youth Service (NYSC) Scheme.

Federal Polytechnic Offa HND Admission – Entry Requirements.

The entry requirements for all Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes are as follow:

1. Candidates are required to Possess National Diploma(ND), National Innovative Diploma (NID) in their chosen programme at not a grade below LOWER CREDIT classification from a recognized/accredited Polytechnic, Monotechnic or Innovation Enterprise Institutions.

2. Candidates are also to possess at least five (5) relevant O’level credits including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two(2) sittings from such examinations as  SSC, GCE O’Level, NTC/NBC (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB O’level examinations)

3. Candidates are required to have at least one year post National Diploma industrial training experience.

Federal Polytechnic Offa HND Admission – Method of Application.

To apply on-line for HND or Part-Time HND programmes, candidates are to visit the Polytechnic website www.fpo.edu.ng, click on admission to fill application form, and thereafter make payment of Ten Thousand naira with an ATM card that is inter switch compatible.

Federal Polytechnic Offa HND Admission – Closing and Entrance Exam Dates.

Submission of application form closes on Friday 31st July, 2015.

Candidates for HND and HND Part-Time seeking admission into Federal Polytechnic, Offa are required to write an online screening examination from 4th to 18th August, 2015.

For screening test, visit http://portal.fpo.edu.ng,. and make payment of N2,000 with an ATM card. Fill required information, take the screening test and print out the result slip.

Please note that any false data entry during the online registration will lead to disqualification of the candidate at any time so discovered.

Federal Poly Offa ND Daily PT Admission Form – 2015/16

Federal Polytechnic, Offa National Diploma (ND) Daily Part-Time programmes admission application form for the 2015/2016 academic session is now available for sale.



The Federal Polytechnic, Offa (OFFAPOLY) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into it 2015/2016 academic session National Diploma (ND) Part-time programmes.

Federal Polytechnic Offa ND Part-time – Available Courses.

The underlisted three (3) years of six semesters Part-Time programmes leading to the award of National Diploma are available.

1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
    i. Computer Science
    ii Food Technology
    iii Science Laboratory Technology
    iv Statistics
2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
    i. Accountancy
    ii. Banking & Finance
    iii. Business Administration
    iv. Insurance

3. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    i. Library and Information Science
    ii. Mass Communication
    iii. Office Technology and Management (OTM)

4. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
    i. Civil Engineering
    ii. Computer Engineering Technology
    iii Electrical Electronic Engineering
    v. Mechanical Engineering

5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
    i. Building Technology
    ii. Quantity Surveying

Federal Polytechnic Offa ND Part-time – Entry Requirements.

The entry requirements for all National Diploma (ND) programmes are as follows:
SSC, GCE O’Level, NTC/NBC (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB O’Level exams) O’Level with at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language & Mathematics obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.

Federal Polytechnic Offa ND Part-time – Method of Application.

To apply on-line for Part-Time ND programmes, candidates are to visit the Polytechnic website www.fpo.edu.ng, click on admission to fill application form, and thereafter make payment of Ten Thousand naira with an ATM card that is inter switch compatible.

Please note that any false data entry during the online registration will lead to disqualification of the candidate at any time so discovered.

Federal Polytechnic Offa ND Part-time – Closing and Entrance Exam Dates.

Submission of application form closes on Friday 31st July, 2015.

Candidates for HND; ND & HND Part-Time and Pre-ND seeking admission into Federal Polytechnic, Offa are required to write an online screening examination from 4th to 18th August, 2015.

For screening test, visit http://portal.fpo.edu.ng,. and make payment of N2,000 with an ATM card. Fill required information, take the screening test and print out the result slip.
Federal Polytechnic Offa Pre-ND Admission Form – 2015/16

Universities Approved For Part-time Programmes By NUC

Here is the list of Universities that have been approved to run Part-time / Sandwich programme by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This list was released by the NUC in their latest bulletin published 1st June, 2015 on their website. You would recall that the NUC had earlier asked all Universities running Part-time and sandwich programmes in Nigeria to stop. They later called on schools who were still interested in the programme to re-apply for approval.



Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded their completed documents, based on the approved format. Following the analysis of the submissions by the Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly.

The universities NUC approved/accredited for PT programme are:

A. Federal Universities

1. University of Lagos
2. University of Port Harcourt
3. University of Calabar
4. University of Benin
5. University of Abuja
6. University of Uyo
7. University of Jos
8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife
9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
13. Bayero University, Kano

B. State Universities

1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti State
2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Cross River State
3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State
4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State
5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State
7. Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu State
8. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State
9. Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt
10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State
11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State
12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State
14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – Akoko, Ondo State
15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State
16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State
17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State
18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State.

C. Private Universities

1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State
5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State
6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State
7. Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo, Ondo State
8. Fountain University, Osogbo

The full bulletin can be found here for more information!

We shall update you soon on Universities that have been approved to run Postgraduate Programmes. Any University that is not on the list has not been accredited by the National Universities Commission.

MUST READ: 5 Things You Must Do If You Have Unprotected Sex

Unprotected sex is sexual intercourse without the use of a barrier method of contraception. This can be either the male or the female condom. Unprotected sexual intercourse increases the risk of contacting/ transmitting HIV, STD and unwanted pregnancy. I have seen a lot of people overwhelmed with anxiety after having unprotected sexual intercourse with some indulging in acts that does not only sound ridiculous but also increases their chance of contacting STD or even affecting their health adversely. Douching is one of such. Generally, women are discouraged from douching because it alters the normal bacteria flora of the vagina which keeps it healthy and free from invading pathogens. If you douche after sex, it increases the chance of contacting STD and it doesn’t prevent pregnancy and HIV infection.

Myths like ingestion of herbal medicines, insertion of caustic soda, ingesting OTCs like ampicillin and aspirin have not been proven scientifically to be effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies and infection with STD. In this article, we will review on things you must do if you have unprotected sex.



1. Take Emergency contraceptive pills

This is one of the surest ways of preventing unwanted pregnancy after having unprotected sexual intercourse. You will have to take emergency contraceptives in form of emergency contraceptives pills. Emergency contraceptive pills also referred to as morning after pills are is used to prevent pregnancy. There can be obtained with a doctor’s prescription or as an over the counter drug (OTC) in drug stores. A commonly used form of EC is Postinor 2® which is taken within 72 hours after having unprotected sexual intercourse. It contains Levonorgestrel which is a synthetic form of a female reproductive hormone that prevents implantation hence pregnancy doesn’t occur.

2. Ask for an Intra-Uterine Device (IUD)

If after 72 hours, then you must contact your health care provider for an emergency IUD. IUD is tiny rod-like devices inserted into the uterus (womB-) by your doctor. There distort cervical mucus and prevents the implantation of the egg. If inserted properly and within 5 days, it is highly effective with an efficacy rate of about 98%. It is important to note that EC and IUD don’t give any protection nor prevent STD and HIV infection.

3. Test for STD and HIV

Fears of infection with STD or the dreaded killer disease HIV is heightened after unprotected sexual intercourse. It is mandatory that you test to screen for STD and HIV. If possible, such test should be conducted with your sexual partner. STD to be tested for includes Hepatitis B and C, gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia. This can be carried out with blood samples or via a vaginal/ penile swab. However, results gotten from an early test are inconclusive hence test must be repeated after 6 months for cases of HIV and Hepatitis. Testing after having unprotected sexual intercourse allays fear/ anxiety and increases the chance of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted disease.

4. Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

PEP is essential after a high risk unprotected sexual intercourse. This includes cases of rape by an unknown assailant, sexual intercourse with an individual living with HIV or unprotected sexual intercourse with a partner with known multiple sexual partners. You must visit a health facility that provides such services and after counseling and series of test, you will be commenced on PEP for a duration of one month. The drugs have been noted to be 99% effective in preventing HIV if commenced within 72 hours. PEP provides protection against HIV but not to other STD. However, you will have to do another HIV test after 6 months to be declared free from the deadly disease.

5. Keep calm and watch for symptoms

Unprotected sex may happen unexpectedly or as a result of carelessness from both partners. Once it has occurred, there is little of no need for panic. You should keep calm and watch out for symptoms after undergoing the initial screening test for STD and HIV. Symptoms make take 2 weeks or more to manifest. If after unprotected sex, you begin to experience vaginal itching, vaginal or penile discharge, severe burning pain on urinating, sores or ulcers around your external genitals then it is advisable that you consult your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

FEMALE CORPS MEMBER MISSING AFTER ROBBERY ATTACK

A 24-year-old female youth Corper, Ijeoma Susan Azubuike (pictured above) has been declared missing by her family. She was last seen on Sunday May 31st in Owo, Ondo State where armed robbers attacked a GUO Transport bus conveying her and several other passengers to Lagos. Ijeoma, a graduate of the University of Ado-Ekiti, left Jigawa for Lagos State on saturday 30th of May after completing her 3 weeks orientation exercise but stopped over in Abuja to continue her journey on Sunday being a long trip.



The family said they got a call on Sunday, May 31st, around 3:30pm from someone in Owo, Ondo state asking to speak to the of father Ijeoma. He then proceeded to explain that the GUO bus which was bringing them to Lagos from Abuja was attacked by armed robbers in Owo and they all had to run for safety, after the robbers had left, they all went back to the bus to continue their journey and it was then they discovered that Ijeoma was missing.