Igbinedion University Post-UTME 2015 Registration And Screening Dates

Igbinedion University 2015/2016 Post-UTME screening has been announced.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
1. ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (EconomicsDevelopment Studies, English, GeographyRegional Planning, Mass Communication, Political SciencePublic Administration, International Relations, SociologyAnthropology, Theatre Arts)
2. SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES (Accounting, BankingFinance, Business Administration)
3. OBA EREDUAUWA COLLEGE OF LAW (Bachelor of Law, LL.B)
4. GENERAL ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Petroleum Engineering)
5. OBA OKUNADE SIJUWADE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (MedicineSurgery, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing Science)
6. COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (ChemistryIndustrial Chemistry, Computer ScienceInformation Technology, Microbiology)
7. DORA AKUNYILI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY (Pharmacy)
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
A) To be eligible for admission into the four-year disciplines and five or six-year professional programmes, candidates must possess a minimum of five credits at the GCE/WAEC, SSCE/NECO, or SSCE/NABTEB certificate examinations, which must must include English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.
In addition, candidates seeking admission into Law must possess at least a credit pass in Literature in English. Candidates awaiting GCE/NECO SSCE/WAEC SSCE/NABTEB results are also encouraged to apply provided the results would be available by September 2015 when the new session commences.
B) Candidate may also seek admission into the 200 level of the degree programmes with the following qualifications:
i. Passes in at least two subjects at the Advanced level and an additional subject at the subsidiary level in the General Certificate of Education Examination. The subjects must constitute a suitable preliminary to the intended courses.
ii. Diploma/NCE at credit level pass and above in the appropriate subjects from a recognized institution.
iii. IJMB in the appropriate subjects.
iv. First Degree in relevant discipline.
v. In all these cases, candidates must also satisfy the requirements for matriculation viz: five credit passes at the GCE/WAEC SSCE/NECO SSCE/NABTEB Certificate examinations.
Candidtate are required to show evidence of application to JAMB
UTME REQUIREMENT
Candidates applying for admission are required to sit for the 2015/2016 UTME and obtain the prescribed cut-off marks. This is a statutory requirement for entry into Nigerian universities
AGE
Candidates who are above 22 years of age will not be deemed eligible for admission. Older candidates may be admitted under exceptional circumstances.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Prospective Students must possess the required WASC/GCE/NECO credits (Advanced level passes/first degrees for direct entry), be registered with JAMB, and pass the 2015 UTME.
2. Download application forms online at (http://www.iuokada.edu.ng/DownloadAdmissionForm.aspx) complete and bring to screening centre of your choice. (Note: Non-downloaded form will not be accepted.)
Screening Details
The screening of applicants will take place in the following centres on Saturday August 1st, 2015 (candidates are to report at the screening centre of their choice)
Okada: Igbinedion University Main Campus, Okada
Benin City: Igbinedion Education Centre (IEC) 218/220 Murtala Mohammed Way, Benin City, Edo State; Tel: 08023446277
Lagos: Agbayewa Memorial College (Formerly Ilupeju College), Olusoji Idowu Street, Off Association Avenue, Ilupeju Lagos; Tel: 08033014446).
Port Harcourt: Bereton Montessori Primary School, Plot 270 Stadium Road, G.R.A. Phase IV, Port Harcourt; Tel: 08068737968, 08068626254
Abuja: Government Secondary School, Garki, Abuja; Tel: 08029559089
Enugu: Government Secondary School, GRA, Opp. Shoprite, Abakaliki Road, Enugu; Tel: 08033465606
Time: 11 AM
Candidates who chose Igbinedion University, Okada as their first and second choice JAMB (UMTE) should also attend the screening exercise.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE UNIVERSITY OPENS FOR THE 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION ON 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2015.
Igbinedion University, Okada, Your key to a Successful Future…
Mr. Edwin O. Okoro
Registrar

BIU Undergraduate Admission 2015/2016 Announced

Benson Idahosa University (BIU), has announced application into its undergraduate programmes for 2015/2016.
Available Academic Programmes:
FACULTY OF ARTS AND EDUCATION (FAE); Duration 3-4 years
a) Department of Arts: English Studies, International Studies and Diplomacy, Library and Information Science, Christian Religious Studies.
b) Department of Education: Agriculture, English, Economics, Computer Science, Political Science, Mathematics, Business Education.
Also See>> Benson Idahosa University Current School Fees Schedule
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (FAAT); Duration 4-5 years
Agricultural EconomicsExtension Services, Agronomy and Environmental Management, Animal Science, Tourism and Hotel Management.
FACULTY OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES (FBAS); Duration 3-4 years
a) Department of Basic Sciences: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Geophysics.
b) Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences: Mathematics, Computer Science.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING; 4-5 years
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Petroleum Engineering.
FACULTY OF LAW; Duration 4-5 years
Law.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES; Duration 3-4 years
Accounting, BankingFinance, Business Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, Political SciencePublic Administration, SociologyAnthropology.
General Admission Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement into any of the undergraduate programmes is five(5) O’level credit passes including Mathematics and English in relevant subjects as indicated in the current UTME brochure, obtained at not more than two sittings, in any of the following examinations WASSCE, NECO or their equivalent.
It is mandatory that prospective students should have registered for, and passed the 2015 UTME. Direct entry process for intending students with Diploma or NCE are also available.
NOTE: Candidates who did not choose Benson Idahosa University in their UTME may apply. The university provides a regularization process, to change the University of 1st Choice to Benson Idahosa University, at no cost to the applicant.
Method of Application:
Prospective student are to obtain the admission form from any of the contact points in Port-Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos, Warri and the Admissions Office of the University campus on Ugbor Road, GRA, Benin City at the cost of (N7,000) Seven thousand naira only, payable into UBA Account number 1016105176. Visit www.biu.edu.ng for further details.
Closing Date:
The undergraduate admission process end on September 30th, 2015.

Jamb Warns Institutions Against Admitting IJMB Holders Into 100LRegularization Of Admission

Still based on the outcome of the Meeting held yesterday by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board and other stake holders, all institutions have been warned against regularization of admission.
According to the JAMB boss, this is to ensure that our institutions complete their admissions within the period of admissions exercise”.
He also frowned at situations where by institutions admit Interim Joint Admission Board (IJMB) candidates into 100 level instead of 200 level.
He stated that henceforth all institutions should admit such candidates into 200 level and not 100 level.

NYSC Warns Institutions Against Mobilizing Illegal Students

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on institutions to send only the names of qualified candidates with JAMB results, appropriate names of accredited courses offered to the should be sent to it for mobilization.
It also added that results released and acknowledged by the senate of the institutions as well as soft and hard copies of the names of students are other considerations.
This followed observation by NYSC that names of illegal candidates including roadside mechanics were sent to its headquarters for mobilization, creating unnecessary problems for the corps.
The director-general of the NYSC, Brig Gen Johnson Olawumi, who was represented by an NYSC official, Mr Fasanu Isaac made this known during the 2015 combined policy meeting on admissions to degree, Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) National Diploma and National Innovation Diploma- awarding institutions held yesterday.
According to him, Students that have different courses offered with those on their statements of results will be demobilized

Lead City University Post-UTME 2015: Date, Eligibility And Registration Details

Lead City University, Ibadan, a private University approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria, in 2005, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admissions into the following Academic Programmes of the University. The University has graduated six sets of students.
General Requirements
(JAMB/Direct Entry)
The minimum entry requirement for admission into Lead Ciity University is GCE O/L, SSCE/NABTEB/ NECO or equivalent credit level pass in five(5) subjects, including English Language, and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two sittings. Those with additional (Direct Entry) qualification such as University Diploma, NCE, IJMB, OND, GCE 'A' Level or equivalent professional qualification etc are to proceed from part II. However, candidates awaiting result may apply provided evidence of results would be available before resumption.
Conversion Programmes:Holders of University degrees, HND, ICAN, CIBN or equivalent qualifications may proceed from part III. The University conducts aptitude tests and interviews as part of the screening exercice for all candidates seeking admission into the University. Applicants are to obtain both JAMB and LCU screening forms. Additionally being an ICT driven institution, prospective candidates must have the capacity to operate in an ICT environment.
PleaseCLICK HEREto download the Admission Form.
Method of Application/Payment
LCU screening forms can be downloaded from our website or procured with a non-refundable fee of Five Thousand Naira (N5000) by bank draft payable to Lead City University, Ibadan. or by direct deposit into the following accounts:
Bank Name Account Number
Zenith Bank Plc. 1012380571
G.T.Bank Plc. 0029591261
Completed application forms should be returned to the Admissions officer, Lead City University P.O Box 30678, Secretariat Ibadan. Tel: 08061633228, 02-2911387
N.B: Notice is hereby given that the Post UTME Screening ExaminationScholarship Interviews will hold on two alternative venues - The University Main Campus in Ibadan (Wednesdays) and Lagos Liaison Offices(Thursdays).
Candidates who did not choose Lead City University initially are eligible to apply and take part in the screening exercise.
Post UME Screening fee: N5,000.
Lead City UniversityLead City High School Admission Forms are now available at:
1. LCU Business School: Old Kingsway Building, Dugbe, Ibadan (08061633228)
2. LCU Lagos Liaison Office I: No. 12B Osborne Road Ikoyi, (adjacent to Osborne Foreshore Estate), Lagos. Te: 01-2912629, 07044043322, 07044043333
3. LCU Lagos Liaison Office II: 1km after Lagos Business School, Aja, Lagos. (08051152515, 08093011113)
4. Abuja Liaison Office I: Blooms Academy, 45 main street, Suncity Abuja.
5. Abuja Liaison Office II: Epitome Model Islamic Schools, off Sani Abacha Road, Mararaba, Abuja
6. Rivers State Liaison Office: Rofbidut Nig. Ltd. 43 Airport Road, Matilda Plaza, Rupokwu, Port Harcourt. 08030500006
7. Enugu State Liaison Office: Duo Concept Limited. No.23 Ifite Ukpo Street, Off Barry Gold Hotels Junction, Upper Chime Avenue, New Haven, Enugu. Tel:08037046888
Please note that:
The appointed agents acting on behalf of the University are not allowed to collect money from applicants as they will be paid by the University.
Degree Programmes
A. Faculty of Information TechnologyApplied Sciences
Chemistry, B.Sc.
Physics, B.Sc.
Biology, B.Sc.
Biochemistry, B.Sc.
Microbiology, B.Sc. *
ComputerInformation Science, B.Sc. *
Computer with Electronics, B.Sc. *
Computer with Economics, B.Sc. *
B. Faculty of Social SciencesEntrepreneurial Studies
Accounting, B.Sc. *
Business Administration, B.Sc. *
International Relations, B.Sc. *
Economics, B.Sc. *
Public Administration, B.Sc. *
Psychology, B.Sc.
Entrepreneurship, B.Sc.
Sociology, B.Sc.
Mass Communication and Media Tech. *
C. Faculty of Education (New Faculty)
Education/Biology, B.Sc. (Ed.)
Education/Chemistry, B.Sc. (Ed.)
Education/Physics, B.Sc.(Ed.)
Education/Mathematics, B.Sc.(Ed)
Education/Computer Science, B.Sc.(Ed)
Guidance and Counselling, B.Ed.
Educational Administration, B.Ed.
PhysicalHealth Education, B.Ed.
Business Education, B.Ed.
Education/English, B.A(Ed)
Library and Information Science, B.LS
Education Economics, B.Sc. (Ed)
Education/Social Studies, B.Ed.
Faculty of Arts
English and Literary Studies, B.A
Performing ArtsCulture, B.A
Faculty of Law
LL.B. Law
NB: The Asterisked courses are available also on Part-Time

Fed Poly Nasarawa Post-UTME 2015: Cut-off mark, Eligibility And Registration Details

The Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa has announced its post-UTME sales of form for 2015/2016.
Eligibility
Candidates that have chosen the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa in the 2015 UTME are eligible for post-UTME Screening and scored the minimum cut-off mark of 150.
Method Of Application
Application forms are obtainable on the purchase of the Registration PIN (personal identification number) on e-transact platform at a non-refundable fee of Four Thousand naira (N4,000.00) only for HND and Pre-ND programmes; and Two Thousand Naira (N2, 000.00) only (excluding bank charges) for Post-UTME Screening.
All candidate are required to visit any commercial bank across the country and obtain the confirmation order PIN of Fed. Poly. Nasarawa via e-transact.
Candidate should thereafter proceed to the internet via the URL:fedpolynas.edu.ngportal and confirm the transaction confirmation ID to enable filling of the form.
Candidate shall be required to fill-in the bio – data e-form and submit electronically.
Candidate shall be print-out a hard-copy of acknowledge slip on submission online.
Application Deadline
Note that the deadline for submission of applications is six (6) weeks from the date of publication.

Fed Poly Nasarawa HND and Pre-ND Application 2015/2016 Announced

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into HND and Pre-ND programmes run by the Polytechnic in the 2015/2016 Academic Session as follows:
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
TWO-YEAR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA(HND) PROGRAMMES IN:
School of Engineering Technology
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology with options:
Power and Machines
Electronics and Telecommunication
Mechanical Engineering Technology with option in Manufacturing.
Agricultural Engineering Technology with options in:
Farm Power
Post Harvest
School of Environmental Studies
Architectural Technology
Building Technology
Quantity Surveying
Urban and Regional Planning
Estate Management
School of Applied Sciences
Statistics
Computer Science
Science Laboratory Technology with options in:
Applied Chemistry
Physics Electronics
Biochemistry
Microbiology
School of Business studies
Accountancy
Business Administration and Management.
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Office Technology and Management
ONE-YEAR PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA (PRE-ND) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME IN:
Chemical Engineering Technology
Agricultural Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
Quantity Surveying
Building Technology
Architectural technology
Urban and Regional Planning
Mathematics and Statistics
Science and Laboratory Technology
Hospitality Management
Agricultural Technology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
HND: National Diploma (ND) in the relevant fields from recognized Polytechnics with at least Lower Credit plus at least five (5) credits in GCE O’Level, SSCE or its equivalent in relevant subjects including Mathematics and English Language, and minimum of one year post qualification industrial attachment.
PRE-ND: At least five (5) credits in the GCE O’Level, SSCE, NECO, or its equivalent in the relevant subjects including Mathematics and English Language. Candidates will be required to sit and pass the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The programme is strictly for applicants from Educationally Less Developed States i.e. Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Ebonyi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara States.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application forms are obtainable on the purchase of the Registration PIN (personal identification number) on e-transact platform at a non-refundable fee of Four Thousand naira (N4,000.00) only for HND and Pre-ND programmes; and Two Thousand Naira (N2, 000.00) only (excluding bank charges) for Post-UTME Screening.
All candidate are required to visit any commercial bank across the country and obtain the confirmation order PIN of Fed. Poly. Nasarawa via e-transact.
Candidate should thereafter proceed to the internet via the URL:fedpolynas.edu.ngportal and confirm the transaction confirmation ID to enable filling of the form.
Candidate shall be required to fill-in the bio – data e-form and submit electronically.
Candidate shall be print-out a hard-copy of acknowledge slip on submission online.
Note: All HND candidate shall be required to apply for their ND transcript which is to be sent to the Office of The Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa State.
Application Deadline
Note that the deadline for submission of applications is six (6) weeks from the date of publication.

Fed Poly Nekede Post-UTME 2015 Screening Dates Announced

Fed Poly Nekede Post-UTME 2015 Screening Dates Announced

KWASU 2015/2016 2nd Batch Screening Admission List Is Out

This is to inform all prospective candidates who wrote the Kwara State University (KWASU) 2015/2016 Post-UTME Screening Exam that the University has released her second batch admission list of successful candidates who have met the requirements for admission into KWASU and have been shortlisted to attend Admission Screening Exercise at Kwara State University, Malete.
The candidates are expected to download and complete the screening form placed on the University’s website. The completed screening form should be brought along with the candidates’ original and photocopies of Credentials and Certificates of State/Local Government Citizenship.
The screening excersice has been scheduled to hold from Tuesday 14th – Thursday 16th July, 2015 in the University Auditorium, Malete, at 10.00am daily.
Concerned Candidate Can now check their admission status by CLICKING HERE
Congratulation to all successful candidate.

FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holiday To Mark Sallah Celebration

This is to inform members of the public that the Federal Government has declared Friday, July 17 and Monday, July 20 as public holidays to enable Muslims in the country to mark the end of the Ramadan fast.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press, Yusuf Isiaka on Tuesday.
He enjoined all Muslim faithfuls in particular and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which include love, peace and sacrifice for the development of the nation.
While wishing Nigerians a happy celebration, the Permanent Secretary also urged them to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his determination to build a peaceful, united and virile nation.

Admission Into Nigerian Universities will Rounded Off On October 31—JAMB

The Joint Admission and Matriculation on Tuesday, said that Admissions processes into higher institutions in Nigeria will be rounded off onOctober 31, 2015.
This was promulgated by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Education, McJohn Nwaoibala.
Mr. Nwaoibala gave the directive on Tuesday at the 2015 combined policy meeting, shortly after he pronounced the 2015 cut-off mark for admission into degree programmes, national certificate in education, national diploma and national innovation diplomas.
“We need to make hay while the sun shines. All admissions processes should be concluded on or before31st of October 2015,”he said.
Mr. Nwaoibala said that the 150 and 180 cut-off marks were adopted by JAMB as the minimum score to degree and diploma awarding institution respectively.
He said the Federal government mandated the various institutions to strictly adhere to the 60:40 sciences to arts ratio, and the 70:30 technology to non-technology ratio.
He added that the states and privately owned tertiary institution should apply the criteria as approved by their authorities.
Meanwhile, the chairman governing board of JAMB, Peter Eze, said he is pleased with JAMB’s transition from the traditional paper and pencil test to the Computer Based Test.
He added that the mode of exams adopted in JAMB has changed the face of conduct of public exams in Nigeria.
“We can be counted as one of the top 10 in the world as far as conducting public exams is concerned,” he said.
Mr. Eze noted that the transition to CBT is a firm commitment by JAMB to ensure that the best practices in the mode of assessment in other for Nigerian youth to be attached with their counterpart all over the world.
Meanwhile, the JAMB Registrar, Professor Dibu Ojerinde, while presenting his paper, accused 15 universities, 15 Polytechnics and 15 Colleges of Education of regularization of admission in 2014 admission process; he warned all tertiary institutions to henceforth stop admitting such students.
The institutions he accused included,University of Port-Harcourt with 4,132 candidates, Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, 3,746, Delta State University, Abraka, 3,217, Niger Delta University, Bayelsa, 3,217, Lead City University, Ibadan, 1,873, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, 1,078, University Of Abuja, Abuja, 1,031, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, 943, Tai Solarin Univ. Of Education, Ijebu-Ode, 855, Tansain University Oba Anambra State 833, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro 832, University Of Calabar 760, Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State 673, Madonna University, Okija 612, and Crescent University, Abeokuta 471candidates.
In Polytechnic Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna 5,510 candidates, Abia State Polytechnic,Aba 4,322 , Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, 3,907 candidates, to mention a few of the schools.
In Colleges of Education, COE, the College Of Education, Nsukka, Enugu State 1,175 candidates, Umar Suleiman College Of Education, Gashua 1,058, Kano State College Of Education, Kano 951 candidates.
He warned, “With effect from 2015/2016 academic session, the Board will adequately sanction defaulters who seek for regularization of admissions. This is to ensure that our institutions complete their admissions within the period of admissions exercise”.
The JAMB boss also called on all institutions that admit Interim Joint Admission Board, IJMB, into 100 level instead of 200 level to henceforth stop it, “It has been discovered that some institutions admit holders of IJMB to 100 levels. This practice SHOULD STOP. Henceforth, all holders of IJMB results should be admitted into 200 levels of the programmes of their choices”.
Ojerinde said University of Ilorin has the highest number of candidates for first choice, with 105,032 candidates followed by University of Benin with 71,273 and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with 70,430 candidates.
He said over 1.4 million candidates took 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

FUTMINNA Preliminary Degree/IJMB Admission Form 2015/2016 And 2016/2017 On Sale

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO PRELIMINARY DEGREE/IJMB PROGRAMMES FOR 2015/2016 AND 2016/2017 of the Federal University of Technology, Minna
1. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the One-year Preliminary Degree/IJMB programmes of the Federal University of Technology, Minna for the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 academic session.
The University runs various Science and Technology based degree programmes in the following Schools: (1) Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (2) Engineering and Engineering Technology (3) Environmental Technology (4) Entrepreneurship & Management Technology (5) Information & Communication Technology (6) Life Sciences
(7) Physical Sciences (8) Science and Technology Education
2. Entry Requirements:-
To qualify for admission a candidates must have at least five (5) credits including English Language, Mathematics and in any three of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology/Agricultural Science/Health Science /Technical Drawing, and Geography at SSCE, GCE O’ Level, NECO and NABTEB. The results obtained should not be at more than two sittings. For IJMB programme Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing and Health Science are not acceptable.
3. Method of Application
(a) Candidates are to log on to ( www.futminna.edu.ng) to obtain instruction for the purchase of application forms.
(b) Application form cost five thousand Naira only (N5,000.00) only.
4. Duration of Sales: (a) Pre-degree 13th July – 30th September, 2015
(b) IJMB 13th July – 30th November, 2015
5. Please note that the Centre is not liable to give reasons for rejecting any application, nor will it enter into correspondence on the subject matter with any applicant.

OAU Declares Indefinite Mid-Semester Break

Authrities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife have declared a mid-semester break. Students of the institution are expected to vacate the university community for a period of time yet to be communicated.
According to the public relations officer of the school, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, the students are to go home and rest.
According to him, the indefinite mid- semester break for students has nothing to do with the on-going strike by the Non Academic Staff Union (NASU), OAU chapter which has shut down the school.
Members of NASU, are currently at loggers-head with the school management over their unpaid 64 months arrears and have shut down provision of essential services on campus since last week’s wednesday.
According to a source, the management took the decision at the senate meeting because of information that the strike might get intense from Monday as NASU members from all other universities will be storming OAU as early as 6am to solidarise with their OAU counterpart.
“There is also a possibility of police getting drafted into campus anytime soon,so as to prevent total breakdown of law and order on campus,” the source said.

UNIABUJA Distance Learning Academic Calendar – 2014/15

University of Abuja, UNIABUJA Centre for Distance Learning academic calendar for second semester, 2014/2015 academic session.
This is to inform all the students of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education that the authorities of the institution have released the academic calendar for the second semester, 2014/2015 academic session.
UNIABUJA Distance Learning 2nd Semester Academic Calendar.
Registration starts 6th July to 24th July, 2015
Late Registration commence from 24th July to 31st July, 2015
First Contact
400/500 levels – Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August, 2015
Second Contact
500 and 400 levels – Friday 14th and Saturday 15th August, 2015
Third Contact
500 and 400 levels – Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd August, 2015
Second Semester Examination
500 level – 31st– 5th September, 2015
400 level – 7th– 12th September, 2015
Carryovers
300 Level – 14th– 19th September, 2015
100/200 Levels – 21st– 26th September, 2015
End of Semester: – 26th September, 2015
UNIABUJA CDL 1st Semester Academic Calendar [Done]
*.FIRST SEMESTER COMMENCES 16thFEBRUARY, 2015
*.REGISTRATION STARTS 16thFEBRUARY – 20thMARCH, 2015
*.LATE REGISTRATION COMMENCE FROM 23rdMARCH – 13thAPRIL, 2015
FIRST CONTACT
500 levels – 400 level –
Friday 20thand Saturday 21thFebruary, 2015 Friday 27thand Saturday 28thFebruary, 2015
SECOND CONTACT
500 levels & 400 levels –
Friday 17thand Saturday 18thApril, 2015
THIRD CONTACT
500 & 400 levels –
Friday 8thand Saturday 9stMay, 2015
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
500 level + CARRY-OVERS – 18th– 23rdMay, 2015 400 level + CARRY-OVERS – 25th– 30thMay, 2015
END OF FIRST SEMESTER:
– 30thMay, 2015.

Important Notice to AKSU Prospective Direct Entry Students – 2015/16

Authorities of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) have announced that all the candidates that made the university their institution of choice in the 2015 JAMB Direct Entry are to submit photocopies of some documents to the university main campus at Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin.
The documents are;
(i) JAMB Direct Entry Registration slip showing candidates passport.
(ii) SSCE result (not more than two sittings).
(iii) Certificate of National Diploma from previously attended polytechnic.
(iv) Birth Certificate.
(v) Certificate of Origin.
These documents should be submitted to the Registry Unit at the main Campus with two photocopies of each document. The submission should be done before the end of the month of July, 2015.

2015 NECO GCE Registration: Instructions & Guidelines

The National Examination Council (NECO) announced the commencement of the sales of application form fro the 2015 Senior School Certificate Examination for External Candidates.
Senior School Certificate Examination (external) is majorly for candidates not in the School system.
See also: Price of NECO GCE Registration Scratch Card – 2015
NECO GCE – General Information.
1.The Registration fee, once paid, is not refundable.
2.The use of reputable cyber cafes ishighly recommendedas the Council will not be liable for registration errors committed by candidates.(A list of suggested cyber cafes nationwide where candidates can log on to register are available on the NECO website – Internet Service Operators– or are physically on display at our State offices nationwide.)
3.Candidates should carefully follow the instructions on the on-line scratch card before registration.
4.Candidates should study the Regulations and Syllabuses before registration.
5.Candidates should note that their uploaded image/photograph during the registration will be embossed on their certificates.
6.Smoking, cellular phones and other electronic communication devices are not allowedin the examination hall.
7.Candidates should dress in mufti and no one will be allowed entry into the examination hall with arms.
8.Multiple entries are not allowed.Candidates who register more than once will have their entire results cancelled.
9.Candidates who damage or lose their scratch cards before registration will have to purchase another card.
10.Please note thatNocandidate shall be allowed into an examination hall once an examination commences.
Recommended: 2015 NECO GCE Timetable
How to Apply for NECO GCE.
*.Candidates intending to register for the 2015 November/December NECO Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) are hereby informed that registration will be strictly on-line using the NECO registration website mynecoexams.com. Registration can be done on the website at any time within the stipulated registration period.
*.Passport Photograph will be required during on-line registration.The candidate’s passport photographshouldNOTbe more thanSIX MONTHS oldand must be of white background.
*.BIOMETRIC FINGERPRINTS WILL BE CAPTURED ALONG WITH THE REGISTRATION OF EACH CANDIDATE.
*.CANDIDATES SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEIR FINGERPRINTS ARE CAPTURED CORRECTLY DURING REGISTRATION.
*.CANDIDATES WITH FINGERPRINTS NOT VERIFIED ON THE DAY OF THE EXAMINATION WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIT FOR THE EXAMINATION.
REGISTRATION WEBSITE – www.mynecoexams.com
NECO GCE Registration Fee/Mode of Payment.
To register, interested candidates should obtain a bank draft of Eleven Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty Naira (N11,350) Only, payable to theRegistrar, National Examinations Councilin any of theNECO State Offices nationwide or incashin any designated Bank or NIPOST offices nationwide. The registration fee includes cost forBiometric Data Capture, an Examination Ethics CD and Administrative Charges.Interested Banks and NIPOST Headquarters should visit NECO Headquarters for further clarifications.
NECO GCE Registration Period.
The registration period begins on 6thJuly, andends on30thSeptember, 2015 at 12.00 midnight. (Late registration will only be approved by the Registrar at the NECO Headquarters, Minna, Niger State).
NECO GCE Attestation/Photo Cards and Examination Timetable.
On completion of the registration process, each candidate must obtain the following from the internet café:
*.Time Table for the Examination; and
*.One (1) clear copy of the NECO Attestation/Photo card; which should be presented for each examination. (Candidates should note that Attestation/Photo cards that are not clear willNOTbe accepted at the examination hall).
The Referee’s Attestation section of the Attestation/Photo card should beSIGNED AND STAMPEDby any of the following:
*.The Principal of a recognized Senior Secondary institution;
*.An ordained clergyman;
*.A commissioned officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces or the Police not below the rank of Captain or its equivalent rank;
*.A senior civil servant not below the rank of GL. 14;
*.A Legal Practitioner of not less than ten years experience.
CANDIDATES ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO STAMP OR SUBMIT THEIR ATTESTATION/PHOTO CARDS IN NECO STATE OFFICES NATIONWIDE. A CLEAR COPY OF THE DOWNLOADED ATTESTATION/PHOTO CARD, DULY SIGNED AND STAMPED BY A REFEREE SHOULD BE PRESENTED FOR EACH PAPER.
Important Info to Blind Candidates.
Blind candidates are to register like everyone. However, the NECO State Officer of the state where they intend to write the examination should be notified of their physical statusimmediately after registration.
NECO GCE Examination Towns.
The towns where the examination will be held have been grouped into examination towns/neighbourhoods. Candidates should select a town/neighbourhood within the state where they intend to sit for the examination.
NECO GCE – Available Subjects.
Subjects available are:
1.Agricultural Science 8. English Language 15. Health Science 22. Physical Education
2.Arabic Language 9. Financial Accounting 16. History 23. Physics
3.Biology 10. French 17. Igbo 24. Salesmanship
4.Chemistry 11. Further Mathematics 18. Islamic Studies 25. Stenography
5.Christian Religious Studies 12. Geography 19. Literature-in-English 26. Store keeping
6.Commerce 13. Government 20. Mathematics 27. Yoruba
7.Economics 14. Hausa 21. Marketing
* Note: Candidates should note that Nigerian Languages (Hausa, Igbo & Yoruba) include Literature.

Federal University Lokoja Post UTME Form is Out – 2015/16

Federal University Lokoja, FULOKOJA post UTME screening exercise application procedure and guidelines for the 2015/2016 academic session. Cut-Off mark is 180 and above.
As at the time of this publication, the management only announced the date for the screening exercise, cut-off mark and the registration commencement date.
See also: Fraud Alert on FULokoja Admission Exercise – 2015/16.
Fulokoja Post UTME Cut-Off Mark.
Please note that only candidates who applied through Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB-), chose Federal University Lokoja and scored 180 and above in the 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are eligible for the screening exercise.
FULOKOJA Post UTME Screening Exercise Date.
The Federal University Lokoja Post-UTME screening exercise for 2015/2016 Academic Session has been scheduled to take place from Monday, 10thto Friday, 14thAugust, 2015.

Important Notice: Registration commences online on Tuesday, 21stJuly, 2015 and closes at 12:00am 9thAugust, 2015. For more information, lookout for the Wednesday, 15thJuly, 2015 edition of Daily Trust and Tribune Newspapers as well as our online platforms.
More updates later.