UNIJOS is 9th preferred nationwide, 3rd in Northern Nigeria — VC

TheUniversity of Jos(UNIJOS), Plateau State, is one of the most preferred universities in Nigeria despite the insurgency in parts of the North.
UNIJOS Vice-Chancellor, Prof.Hayward Mufuyai, said that the university is experiencing peace and tranquillity, hence the fact that admission figures into the institution has not dropped.
Mufuyai stated this when he led a delegation to the palace of the Olowo of Owoland, ObaVictor Olateru Olagbegi, the new Chancellor of the university.
The Voce Chancellor noted that UNIJOS is the 9th most preferred in the whole country, bettered only by two institutions in the entire northern region.
“By JAMB’s statistics of the last admission, University of Jos is the ninth on the list of most preferred institution in the entire federation, and in the northern part of the country, we are the third most preferred after the University of Ilorin and the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,” Mafuyai said.
He added that, even though the institution faces funding challenges, a lot is hoped for in the coming days.
“We have very high expectations for better days ahead due to the calibre of people who form the institution’s Council because we know that the experiences they have from the public and private sector will bear positively on the governance of the institution for best practices so that we can deliver more for the country."
Olagbegi was one time the Chancellor on theUniversity of Benin(UNIBEN).
The Pro-Chancellor of the university, ChiefDon Etiebet, was also part of the delegation.

Kaduna has 'no money for new university'— El-Rufa’i

GovernorNasiru El-Rufa’iof Kaduna State had said the government has shelved its plans to establish a new university in Kafanchan because of paucity of funds.

El-Rufa’i made this known when officials of theTertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFund) paid him a courtesy visit on Tuesday.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports El-Rufa’i said the reason for suspending the second state university initiated by the immediate past Governor,Mukhtar Yero, was for lack of funds.
“The state government has no money to establish a new university; the previous administration which initiated the plan, did not make any provision for it in the 2015 budget,” he said.
El-Rufa’i said his government would instead focus on improving existing facilities at the Kaduna State University (KASU).
The governor noted that infrastructure and learning facilities at KASU inadequate, hence the need upgrade them to place the university among the best in the country.
TETFund Executive Secretary, Prof Suleiman Bogoro, noted the KASU ghad in the last one year received N6 billion from the fund.

University Education Student exchange programmes give cultural exposure — FUTA VC

The continuous decay in Nigeria’s educational sector is due to the lack of proper planning since independence, says the Vice-Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prof. Ibrahim Gbajabiamila.

Nigerian universities have been urged to take exchange programmes seriously because they give students important cultural exposure.

The Vice-Chancellor,Federal University of Technology, Akure, Prof.Adebiyi Daramola, said this while receiving students on a study tour from the University of Parakou, Republic of Benin,Punchreports.

Darama who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof.Tunde Arayela, said Nigerian universities should harness the benefits of such programmes.

FUTA's Director, Advancement Centre, Prof.Bayo Aborisade, said the university would continue to welcome students from the University of Parakou.

Leader of the student contingent, Dr. Ayo Omidire, said the students are in Nigeria for a one-month-long linguistic and cultural immersion.

Nigeria Education NOUN sued for 'deceiving' students with 'unapproved' law course

LA human rights lawyer, Maxwell Opara, has dragged the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) before a Federal High Court. He said the institution "deceived and lured" Nigerian with law degree programmes.

Vice Chancellor of the Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Prof. Vincent Ado Tenebe (Daily Trust)
A human rights lawyer,Maxwell Opara, has dragged theNational Open University of Nigeria(NOUN) before a Federal High Court over its law degree programmes.
Opara, in a writ of summons filed by his counsel, Nnenna Opara, argued that the law programme of NOUN has not conformed to the minimum standards of law education as set by the Nigerian Law School (NLS)'s Council of Legal Education (CLE) which stipulates that "law must be studied on a full time basis and not on part time or by correspondence."
According to him, NOUN "deceived and lured innocent Nigerians to believe that NOUN was duly accredited to offer law."
Opara avers that he sponsored two persons to take the NOUN programme before realizing that that the institution has no approval to offer law, with the Nigerian Law School rejecting thousands of the programme's graduates with LL.B degrees.

Justice Ahmed Mohammed ordered the applicant to serve hearing notices on NOUN and the NUC.
The matter was adjourned to October 1 for hearing.

IMT 2015/2016 Post-UTME Form Is Out

This is to inform members of the public in particular candidates who have chose Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu as their first or second choice in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) including those who have not chosen the institution in the UTME and wish to attend Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) that the 2015/2016 Post UTME Screening Exercise has commenced.
1.Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for the screening exercise:
(a) Candidates must have picked Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu as their first or second choice;
(b) Candidates who did not choose Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, but wish to be considered for admission into the Institute, may also apply;
1.Registration procedure:
(a) Registration commences immediately;
(b) Candidates should go to the following Banks to purchase an IMT electronic application PIN for N5,000.00 only:
* Zenith Bank Plc = Trans- Ekulu, Enugu
* Fidelity Bank Plc = Ogui Road, Enugu
* Mainstreet Bank Ltd. = Ogui Road, Enugu
* First Bank of Nig. Plc. = Okpara Avenue, Enugu
* First City Monument Bank plc = Garden Avenue Branch, Enugu
(c) Using the PIN go to www.imt.edu.ng. To fill and submit the application form. Download and print the acknowledgement slip.
(d) All applications must be filled online on or before Monday, 19th August, 2013 as the window for application will close on that day.
1.Requirements for the Screening Exercise:
(a) Accreditation of candidates for the exercise commences at 9.00 a.m. everyday;
(b) Candidates should arrive the venue with:
* The acknowledgement slip as in 2(c) above
* HB Pencil and eraser
* Photocopies of JAMB slip showing their photographs and
* JAMB online result, two (2) copies each.
(c) Only bona fide candidates will be allowed into the halls, cell phones will not be allowed;
(d) For online application support please call: 08154797482, 08179195891, 08129806564, 08169691833; email:support@ imt.edu.ng.
(e) Parents, guardians and friends are strongly advised to keep away from the venues of the screening.
1.Screening Exercise Dates:
1. Date: First Day – Wednesday, 26th August, 2016
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES
S/NDEPARTMENTVENUE
1IMT CAMPUS 3Business Admin and Management
2Co-operative Economics and Management
3Marketing
4Office Technology and Management
6Public Administration
SCHOOL OF FINANCIAL STUDIES
S/N DEPARTMENTVENUE
1IMT CAMPUS 3Accountancy
2Banking and Finance
3Insurance
B. Date: Second Day – Thursday, 27th August, 2015SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
S/NDEPARTMENTVENUE
1IMT CAMPUS 3Agric Engineering
2Chemical Engineering
3Civil Engineering
4Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5Mechanical Engineering
6Mechatronics Engineering
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
S/N DEPARTMENTVENUE
1IMT CAMPUS 3Computer Science
2Statistics
3Hospitality Management
4Food Technology
5Printing Technology
6Science Laboratory Technology
7Ceramic Technology
1. Date: Third Day – Friday, 28th August, 2015
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS
S/NDEPARTMENTVENUE
1IMT, Campus 3Fine and Applied Arts
2Fashion Design or Clothing Technology
3Mass Communication
SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
S/NDEPARTMENTVENUE
1Fine ArtIMT CAMPUS 3
2Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
3Printing Technology
4Graphic Design
5Industrial Design
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
S/N DEPARTMENTVENUE
1IMT CAMPUS 3Building Technology
2Urban and Regional Planning
3Quantity Surveying
4Architecture
5Estate Management

DELSU Student Commits Suicide After Being Jilted By Her Fiance

The parents and family of a 26-year-old microbiology student from the Delta State University identified simply as Evelyn Mogekwu, have been in mourning when the lady allegedly committed suicide because her fiancé dumped her.
9ja School gist gathered that the 26-year-old microbiology allegedly committed suicide after being jilted by her fiance.
An impeccable source who do not want her name in print disclosed to our correspondent that Evelyn Mogekwu was shattered after she received a phone called from the man she had dated for over seven years and had hoped to get married that their relationship over for good.
Sources said the girl was in high spirits in her hostel but her mood changed dramatically and she became dejected after her fiance called her on phone to declare that their relationship over.
She was said to have bought some drugs, claiming she was having a head ache and went into her room, leaving a message for roommate that they might not see again.
Few minutes later, her roommate who sensed something terrible was going on, raced into the room and found her lying lifeless on ground. She raised an alarm that attracted other students to the room, but before help came the girl’s way, she had given up the ghost.
Confirming her death, some senior police officers at the Abraka Police Division, who did not want their names in the print, said they recovered particles of drugs on the ground beside the deceased, adding that her roommate is currently being detained for interrogation. May her soul rest in peace.

Love Expo? NECO Warns Candidates Against Online Scam Artistes

People claiming to have theNational Examination Council (NECO) LIVE questions and answersuse social media and other platforms to deceive unsuspecting victims, luring them into parting with sums of money under the guise of providing them questions and answers before the commencement of each paper during the examinations. These scam artists also sometimes claim to upgrade scores after the exam.To ensure that you never fall victim to a scam, make knowledge and self-vigilance your first line.

The National Examination Council (NECO) has warned candidates sitting for its examinations against patronising people who post requests online, asking them to pay and get leaked answers.

NECO’s Abuja Liaison Officer, Mr Abdul Mustapha, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, said such online postings were from scammers.
NAN reports that NECO organises Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE) and National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE).

According to Mustapha, such fraudsters cheat unsuspecting candidates, adding that whoever patronises is doing that at his/her peril.

“They have no access to our answers; they cannot get our answers; they will pretend as if they have seen the answers but it is all lies.

“Our questions appear in four types – types A to D ; but what they present to unsuspecting candidates is just manufactured answers without the type specifications.

“Again, our questions stop at 50, but theirs continue from 51 to 100; that is another proof that they have not seen our answers.

“In one occasion, in our biology exam, the specimen was an ear but they drew flower in their own fake answers,’’ he said.
He said that candidates had always shy from reporting to NECO when they fell prey to scammers, ‘’knowing that they tried to cheat but ended up being cheated.’’

The 2015 NECO SSCE internal examination which commenced on May 21 will end on July 10. (NAN)
Anyone who receives these false solicitations is strongly advised to either disregard them in their own best interest, or report to the nearest law enforcement agency.

TASUED Important Notice to 200 Level Students – 2014/15

Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED important notice to 200 level undergraduates as regards their GNS 221 Continuous Assessment for first semester, 2014/2015 academic session.
This is to inform all 200 level students of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) that the Continuous Assessment for GNS221 is going to be conducted as e-test which is slated for:
Date:Saturday, 27th June, 2015
Venue: Ososa E-Learning Centre, Ososa
Time:COAEVOT 8-9am
COSMAS 9-10am
COSIT 10-11am
COHUM 11-12pm
Any student who misses this test is deemed to have missed the C.A. for the course.
ELIGIBILITY:Students must have fully paid and registered for the course for 2014/2015 Session.

BUK Extends Course Registration Deadline – 2014/15

Bayero University, Kano, BUK undergraduate course registration deadline has been extended by a week – 2014/2015 academic session.
Authorities of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) have announced that the course registration deadline for the 22014/2015 academic session has been extended by one-week.
All the students if the university that are yet to carry out their course registration are urged to complete them as registration has been extended by a week starting Sunday 21st June and ending Sunday 28th June 2015.
All concerned students are enjoined to take advantage of this management’s magnanimity and get registered before the expiration of the new deadline.

BUK Medical Radiography Graduands Get Auto Employment

Bayero University, Kano, BUK Medical Radiography graduands get automatic employment at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, AKTH following their induction into their professions and administered oaths of allegiance at the Faculty of Allied Health’s 18thInduction ceremony of Physiotherapy graduands and 2ndfor Medical Radiography graduands held at the C.I.T Theatre.
All the 13 Medical Radiography graduands have been given automatic employment at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, AKTH, the Chief Medical Director, Professor Aminu Zakari, has said.
Speaking at the 2ndMedical Radiography and 18thB. Physiotherapy Induction Ceremony held last week at the C.I.T. Theatre, the CMD also said they would be the first young graduands in the whole northern Nigeria to operate the 164 Slice CT Scan machine, the digital x-ray machine and Mammography and fluoroscopy machines. He said AKTH was the first teaching hospital in the north to install these modern machines.

Similarly the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abubakar Rasheed, who was represented at the ceremony by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, offered automatic employment to Wasila Habib of Physiotherapy for her exceptional performance, Wasila Habib was the best in Pre­Clinical, best in Clinical and emerged as the overall best graduating student.
She was the first candidate to get an unprecedented point since the creation of the department 18 years ago.