In Abuja Nigerian graduates globally competitive, says Unilorin VC

The Vice-Chancellor ofUniversity of Ilorin(Unilorin), Prof.Abdul Ambali, has said thatNigeriangraduates are competing favourably with their peers from across the world.
Ambali said that Nigerian graduates were able to compete favourably because of the acceptable standard of education in the country.
The vice-chancellor, who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday inAbuja, added that Nigerian graduates had always acquitted themselves creditably in the Diaspora.
"I think the standard is acceptable because if you look at our graduates anywhere you go around the world and you see them, they are working in high places and they are proving themselves.
"So if the standards were lower they would not be able to compete with their peers where they are now. So, to me it is a relative term because the standard in not falling to me.
"We have a lot of room to improve; for example, we need to improve the quality of our teachers especially at the primary and secondary school levels.
"I have been saying this; it is whatever we harvest at those levels especially the secondary school level that comes to the university and in the university you can do minimum modelling to shape them into what the country wants."
Ambali, therefore, state governments to invest more on secondary education in view of its position as the bridge between basic and tertiary education.
He said: "Students should have better classrooms; they should have better teachers and better learning environment because it is the products of these three issues that make up a good candidate for the next level.
"For example, if the classrooms are crowded; if there are no teaching facilities in the classroom; no teaching aids in the classroom; no enough materials to carry out the necessary practical, then the quality of education will become questionable.
"If the teachers are not well paid; they are not well mobilised; they cannot concentrate on their primary assignments."
On the issue of the cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities, Ambali said 180 had been pegged as minimum score required of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) candidates.

He said though some universities were under pressure to offer admission to candidates, each university could still fix a score in conformity with its own standard to enable them to get the best applicants.
According to him, JAMB’s minimum cut-off mark for Medicine is between 230 and 235, but individual universities are at liberty to conduct post-JAMB screening to get the best of the candidates.

‘This Ability’ 20-yr-old OAU student-artiste marks birthday with song for disabled persons

A student of theObafemi Awolowo University(OAU),Ajakaye Victor Oluwatobi, has dedicated a new song to persons living with disabilities to mark his 20 birthday.
Oluwatobi who goes by the stage name'Veekthur LyricPoet’celebrated the landmark birthday on the 15 of July with the song titled‘This Ability’,
Speaking withStudent Pulse,Veekthur said the single, which was produced byCoDlonel TyemmyandPhemmix, is his own unique way of encouraging those with a form of disability or the other to strive to get the best out of life.
“I was inspired by physically challenged classmate,” Veekthur said.
“Last year, I went to an orphanage to mark my 19 birthday so I wanted to do something different this time around.
“Most people don’t see the potentials in physically challenged people, but I do.
“So this song is for them, to encourage them.”
Veekthur said Nigerian-French singer-songwriter Asa inspires his style of music.
Download and listen to the melodious song.
‘THIS ABILITY’ (lyrics)
Do you believe,
Would you agree,
No one in this world is useless
Disabled, handicapped,
everyone's got something to offer
Do not shut the doors of the world against them
Let in them the Joy of being alive
Let it thrive, let it thrive
cos nothing is useless, no one is useless....
This ability, This ability
This ability This ability
dey inside of you, do you know?
Tell me why, do you cry
when you can live your life
exactly how you really want
so baby don't you cry
You could be a president
you could be a super star
whatever you really wanna be
lies inside of you
so baby don't you cry
you could be exactly who you really wanna be
oh oh oh really wanna be
This ability, This ability
This ability This ability
dey inside of you, do you know?
Now, when you see them,
(you better) look deeper than what you see
They may be different, but not useless as you think
oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
This ability, This ability
This ability This ability
dey inside of you, do you know?
Only real eyes can realise the ability in this ability
na nanana na na nanana na.....click to download song here

In Edo... WAEC in trouble as APC, PDP fight over 'fake certificates'

source: Pulse.ng

A bench warrant has been issued on theWest Africa Examination Council(WAEC) for its failure to appear before the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal.
The examination body had ignored an earlier summons from the Tribunal, headed by Justice S. Anjo, to testify in a suit involving thePeoples Democratic Party(PDP) candidate for Oredo East constituency,Okoro Osadebamwen, andOsagboivo Iyohaof theAll Progressives Congress(APC).
According to a PM News report, Osadebamwen had filed a suit claiming that the certificates from primary to university degree presented by Iyoha, leading to his eventual victory at the polls, were all fake due to some discrepancies in the names.
But the defendant claimed his certificates were all genuine
He argued that the names in all the certificates, including Tony which was his baptismal name, belonged to him.
WAEC had been summoned to enable the defendants close their case.
Counsel to the defendant. Barrister Eghogho Enahoro, told the Tribunal that the examination body had collected the subpoena and should therefore have been in court.
Counsel to Okoro, Solomon Odiase, however argued that WAEC's failure to appear is a ploy by the defendant to delay justice before the expiration of the 180 days provided in the Electoral Act.
The three-man panel then issued a bench warrant requiring WAEC to appear before it

Edeh's Ark Madonna University builds 'Nigeria's longest exam hall'

A new examination hall constructed at theMadonna University, Okija Anambra state, has been touted as the largest and longest in Nigeria.
Student Pulse gathered from reports that the hall was named 'Edeh's Ark', an allusion to the Biblical Noah's ark and the name of the institution’s Chancellor, Rev.Emmanuel Matthew Paul Edeh.
The hall is so long that it is almost impossible to see the back end from the front end.
A student of the institution who spoke toLinda Ikejisaid the school management hoped to tackle examination malpractice with the record breaking hall.
"The idea is that several exams will hold at the same time," the student said.
"If you are to write an exam in this hall, OYO is your case as students from different levels are made to sit side-by-side.
Madonna University is a private university founded in 1999 E.M.P. Edeh, an Igbo Nigerian Catholic priest.

University of Abuja UNIABUJA certificates are being forged in Abuja — VC

Fake certificates of theUniversity of Abuja(UNIABUJA) are being forged in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says the institution’s Vice Chancellor,Michael Adikwu.

According to reports, the Vice Chancellor made the revelation at a forum of theNews Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja.

"Some of our certificates, I am aware, are being forged in the Federal Capital Territory here," Adikwu said.

"You see somebody with a second class lower in his or her statement of result, but when you check the real certificate its third class you will see."

He said the management has signed contracts with a British firm to produce certificates with security features that will prevent forgery.

"So, we decided that we will screen all certificates and get them ready and we have signed an agreement with a British company to produce certificates that have a lot of security features on it," the Vice Chancellor said.

"Once you look at it, it looks normal, but if you pass it through ultraviolet light, you will find out that a lot of features - up to seven - are on it."

Adikwu revealed that the institution is set to hold its first convocation in six years.

Cut-Off Marks: SERAP Drags JAMB, Unilag To Court

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Monday dragged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and authorities of the University of Lagos to court over their implementation of largely ‘unacceptable’ cut-off marks regime.
Recall that JAMB had fixed cut-off marks for university admission at 180, yet Unilag authorities said students must score nothing lower than 250.
SERAP has therefore taken the two bodies to the a Federal High Court.
The suit number FHC/L/CS/1139/2015 filed Monday at the federal high court by Adetokunbo Mumuni on behalf of SERAP and three applicants affected by the cut-off marks decision, the applicants contend that “the provisions of section 5(1)(c)(iii) of the jamb act are very clear and unambiguous. The letter and spirit of the provisions is to ensure that the preferences of candidates in terms of the university they choose to attend are sacrosanct. Even a contrary or adverse decision by individual university cannot override decision made pursuant to the provisions of section (5)1) (c)(iii).”
The three other applicants are: Adeola Hammed Ayobami; Abass Ololade; and Abass Ajibola. The respondents in the suit apart from jamb and Unilag are: the permanent secretary, federal ministry of justice and the permanent secretary, ministry of education.
The organization is seeking a declaration that the decision by the respondents individually and/or collectively to increase the cut-off point to 250 after stating publicly that it would be 180 interferes with the choices and preferences of the 2nd-4th applicants and several other candidates across the country and therefore directly violates section 5(1)(c)(iii) of the jamb act cap 193 of the laws of the federation
It also seeks a declaration that the cut-off point of 180 set by JAMB cannot be varied by any university in the country including Unilag as doing so would offend the provisions of section 5(1)(c)(iii) of the jamb act cap 193 of the laws of the federation
Other reliefs are: “A declaration that the decision by the respondents individually and/or collectively to increase the cut-off point to 250 after stating publicly that it would be 180 interferes with the choices and preferences of the 2nd-4th applicants and several other candidates across the country and therefore directly violates sections 34 and 39 of the 1999 constitution (as amended) which respectively guarantee to everyone the right to the dignity of human person and the right to receive and impact ideas
“A declaration that the decision by the respondents individually and/or collectively to increase the cut-off point to 250 after stating publicly that it would be 180 interferes with the choices and preferences of the 2nd-4th applicants and several other candidates across the country and therefore directly violates articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 of the African charter on human and peoples’ rights as contained in the laws of the federation
“A declaration that the decision by the respondents individually and/or collectively to increase the cut-off point to 250 after stating publicly that it would be 180 interferes with the choices and preferences of the 2nd-4th applicants and several other candidates across the country and therefore unreasonable, unfair and unjust as it failed to take into account the best interest of the applicants and several other candidates, as children
“An order directing the respondents individually and/or collectively to reverse the decision to increase the cut-off point to 250 after stating publicly that it would be 180 and to fully and effectively implement the publicly announced 180 cut-off point
“An order restraining the respondents individually and/or collectively from going ahead to implement the decision to increase the cut-off point to 250 instead of the publicly announced 180 cut-off point.
“Further or other reliefs as the honorable court deems fit in the circumstance.”
Date for hearing the suit is yet to be fixed.

Students Bicker Over Suspension Of Free Education

Students’ from the Kano State Polytechnic were disillusioned after resuming for the new academic session, only to discover that they have to pay all monies pertaining to registration and other ancillary requests by the management of their respective schools.

Last year, the then State Governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso declared that education from Primary to University level had become free, a feat that earned him respect and adoration from students and their guardians.

However, no sooner he left, the new administration in the state is seem to have reviewed that policy as each student is now at the mercy of parents/guardian for the payment of all fees at school.
The students complained bitterly and accused the rector, Professor Dalhatu Mohammed Galadanci, of misleading the new Kano State Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to suspend the policy that is assisting the indigent to pursue life time ambition.
Efforts to speak with the rector were unsuccessful.

Students are now paying over 15000 naira, while non-indigenes studying in the polytechnic are charged from 40,000 to 60,000 Naira, depending on the choice of a program a student is pursuing.

DELSU Diploma Application 2015/2016 Announced

The Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Regular Diploma programmes of the Institute of Education.
i Business Education
ii Hotel and Catering Management Education
iii Library Science Education
iv Nursery and Primary Education
v Integrated Science Education
vi Physical and Health Education
vii Secretarial Studies Education
viii Mathematics Education
ix Physics Education
x Chemistry Education
xi Biology Education
xii Health, Safety and Environmental Education
xiii Computer Science Education
xiv Early Childhood Education
Duration of courses: The Diploma course will be for two academic sessions
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General Requirements; Applicants must possess at least four (4) credits at not more than two sittings in the SSCE/NECO or its equivalent. Candidates are also expected to fulfill the specific Departmental Requirements for their various courses of choice.
(1) Diploma in Business Education
a. A minimum of four credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC including English Language, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce and one other subject at not more than two sittings.
b. Associate Certificate in Education/Accounting/Business Administration/Marketing/Secretarial Studies awarded by an approved Institute of Higher Learning.
(2) Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management Education
a. Minimum of four credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC including English Language, one of Biology/ Agricultural Science,Health Science and any two ofEconomics, Geography, Food and Nutrition, Home Management, General Science. In addition, candidates are expected to poses a minimum of P7 or P8 in Mathematics and Chemistry at not more than two sittings.
b. TC II with at least Merit passes in (4) subjects as required in (a) above and passes in Mathematics and General Science.
(3) Diploma in Library Science Education
a. A minimum of four credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC O LEVEL including English Language, at not more than two sittings.
b. A minimum of (4) Merits in TC II including English Language.
c. Any other equivalent qualification acceptable to Senate as in (a) and (b) above.
(4) Diploma in Nursery and Primary Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSECE, NECO, WASC O/Level including English Language at not more than two sittings.
b. A minimum of four (4) Merits in TC II including English Language.
c. Any other equivalent qualification acceptable to Senate as in (a) and (b) above.
(5) Diploma in Integrated Science Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC O/Level including Mathematics and any two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Home Economics/Food and Nutrition with at least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings.
b. A minimum of four (4) Merits in TC II in the relevant Science subjects as indicated in (a) above. Merit in Arithmetic processes would be considered a substitute for Mathematics
(6) Diploma in Physical and Health Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC O/Level including English Language and Biology or Health Science at not more than two sittings.
b. A minimum of four (4) Merits in TC II including English Language and Physical Education.
c. Holders of Associateship Certificates in Education.
d. Candidates who are deficient in English Language but have the required minimum of four (4) credits in GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC or Merits in TC II but must be a recognized current state and or national Sportsmen or Women with evidence of sports performance may be considered.
(7) Diploma in Secretarial Studies Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC .O Levelincluding English Language, Economics or Commerce and two other subjects at not more than two sittings.
b. Associate Certificate in Education/Accounting/Business Administration/Secretarial Studies awarded by an approved Institute of Higher Learning.
(8) Diploma in Mathematics Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC or equivalent including Mathematics with at least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings.
(9) Diploma in Biology Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/ OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC or equivalent including Mathematics and Biology with at least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings.
(10) Diploma in Chemistry Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC or equivalent including Mathematics and Chemistry with at least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings.
(11) Diploma in Physics Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE,NECO, WASC or equivalent including Mathematics and Biology with at least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings.
(12) Diploma in Health, Safety and Environmental Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC O/Level including English Language and one Science subject from Biology/ Heath Science, Agricultural Science, Chemistry and Physics and two (2) other subjects at not more than two sittings.
(13) Diploma in Computer Science Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics and any other two (2) Science subjects at not more than two sittings.
b. A minimum of four (4) Merits in TC II including English Language and Mathematics and any other two (2) science subjects.
(14) Diploma in Early Childhood Education
a. A minimum of four (4) credits in the GCE/OL, SSCE, NECO, WASC O’Level including English Language at not more than two sittings.
b. A minimum of four (4) Merits in TC II including English Language.
c. Any other equivalent qualification acceptable to Senate as in (a) and (b) above.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates are required to visit www.delsuonline.com to generate an applicant virtual pin of N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only and make payment to any of the following banks: Ecobank, Unity Bank, Zenith Bank and UBA
1. (a) Candidates should, with the pin for payment access, complete the Delta State University, Abraka, 2015/2016 Diploma form online at http//www.delsuonline.com with their recent coloured passport size photograph scanned to the JPEG format and not more than 20kb IN SIZE.
(b) Candidates are advised to use virtual pin immediately after payment as the pin will be invalid after six (6) hours of generation.
(c) Candidates are advised to read the instructions on the front page of the website before completing the form.
(d) Candidates are required to come to the examination venue with the following.
i. A copy of the Print-out of completed on-line confirmation of application.
ii. Two recent passport-size colour photographs with the full names of candidates and signature on the reversed side of the photograph.
iii. Four figure table (where applicable).
iv. Biro, HB Pencil and Eraser.
CLOSING DATE
On-line application will start on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Application website closes by 6.00p.m. Friday, September 31, 2015.
NOTE:
(a) Candidates are to log in ONLY the courses they choose for the Diploma programme
(b) GSM Phones are NOT allowed
(c) Parents, Guardians and well wishers will not be allowed to stay around the venue of the examination.
(d) Any person caught impersonating will be handed over to the Police and the candidates impersonated will automatically be disqualified.

IFOTECH Post-UTME 2015: Cut-Off Mark, Eligibility And Registration Details

This is to inform prospective candidates seeking admission into Ifo College of Management and Technology, selected the institution as as 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th choice and scored 150 and above that the post-UTME registration has commenced.
Method of application
Candidates are expected to pay a sum of 2,500 in to the account details below;
Account name: IFO COLLEGE OF MGT.TECHNOLOGY
Account number:0120231098
Candidates are to proceed to the school's Post-UTME registration portal:http://www.ifotech.edu.ng/post-utme-reg.phpand fill in their personal and payment details.
Candidates are to visit the school's admission office to submit the following:
-Payment Teller
-Printed Page Of Application Post UTME Form
-1 Passport Photograph
-JAMB Result E-Slip
-O'level Or NABTEB Result
-Awaiting Results Acceptable

Akwa Ibom Poly Post-UTME 2015: Date, Cut-off Mark, Eligibility And Registration Details

This is to inform all candidates that process of registering candidates for 2015/2016 Post UTME screening Exercise has commenced in the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
To qualify for the screening exercise,
a) Candidates must have chosen Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua as their first or second choice.
b) Candidates much have scored above the national cut-off point of 150.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
a) Application commences immediately
b) Candidates should go to the under listed Banks to purchase an electronic application pin for #3,700.00 (Inclusive of Bank and other charges).
¨ Akwa Savings Bank PLC
¨ Zenith Bank PLC
¨ United Bank of Africa (UBA) PLC
c) Using the pin, visithttp://www.akwaibompoly-edu.netto fill and submit the application form. Download and print the acknowledgement slip.
d)All application forms must be filled online on or before Wednesday 19th August 2015.
e) All shortlisted students will be published online and will write an aptitude test on Saturday 22nd August 2015
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE:
a) Accreditation of candidates for the exercise commences at 7.30am
b) Written examination will commence by 9.00am
c) Candidates should come with;
¨ The acknowledgement slip as in 2(c) above
¨ HB pencil and eraser
¨ Photocopies of JAMB slip showing their photographs
¨ JAMB Original Result slip with your passport photograph on it (two (2) copies). If you do not have this document,click here to get yours
¨ Use of cell phones, calculators and other electronic gadgets will not be allowed.
Only bona fide candidates will be allowed into the examination rooms.
Parents, guardians and friends are strongly advised to keep away from the venues of the screening
Dr. (Mrs) Mary Ndah
For Registrar

! Father Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Are Saying - JAMB Boss, Ojerinde

"Father forgive them, for they know not what they are saying for now”. This was the response from the JAMB boss Professor Dibu Ojerinde while reacting to the recent uproar over the list of eligible candidates sent to institutions.
According To him, the reason behind this new admission policy is to help candidates not only get admission but get it on time.
Below are excerpts of the exact words of the JAMB Boss;
The big universities are overloaded. Can you imagine 8,000 students seeking for admission to study law in a university that will take only 250 candidates for law! The remaining 7750 candidates will wait endlessly and hopelessly till the end of the admission.

Or imagine 7500 candidates seeking for medicine in a university. Of these 7500 candidates, 2000 scored above 250 in the UTME. The university has a carrying capacity of only 150 candidates for medicine. The remaining 7350 who scored above 200 will be wasted. Particularly, 1750 candidates who scored above 200 will be wasted. Particularly, 1750 candidates who scored above 250 will be wasted while other universities either do not have enough candidates or high scoring candidates.
Courses like Biological Sciences, Agric Engineering and related courses are lacking in candidacy!
We are saying, let's give them a feel of chance somewhere else that has not gotten enough candidates by sending the names of these HIGH scorers to "needy" universities.

The names of such surplus candidates are being distributed to first Federal institutions, then State and finally Private institutions in that order depending on:
• Availability of space in other universities,
• Choice of the course of the candidate,
• The geographical Zone of the choice of the candidate, and
• Performance of the candidate.
By this approach, wastage of HIGH scores will be reduced, the fate of the candidates will be determined on time and yet the interest of their areas of study may be satisfied.
addition, the concept of selection by
• Merit,
• Catchment Area, and
• Educationally Less Developed States
Will be adequately catered for.
However, I am not saying that everyone will get admission or even get their original choice of course of study. But it is better than wasting the time, finances, and good scores of these candidates. We need to fill the available spaces as given to us by the regulatory bodies like NUC, NBTE, and NCCE.

If, however, a candidate does not want the given opportunity, it is too "baaaad".
This scenario was made clear to the institutions during the Policy meeting that took place on 14th July this year in Abuja.
Before the Policy meeting, we had discussions with the representatives of the Federal, State, and Private universities where the degree of the problems of candidates were presented and solutions were proffered. These decisions were backed up by copious statistics of applications to various universities.
Again “Father forgive them, for they know not what they are saying"
I believe that some so- called educational consultants have some hidden agenda which are being thwarted by our proactive steps. Let them know that this is a period of CHANGE. If they do not CHANGE they will be CHANGED.

Kogi Poly Application Into HND, NDS And IJMBPart-time Programmes 2015/2016

Application forms for admission into the regular Programmes for 2015/2016 Academic year are now on sale. The Polytechnic offers the following courses:-
1.0SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Higher National Diploma in:
a.Accountancy
b.Business Administration
c.Public Administration
d.Office Technology and Management
e.Library and Information Science
1.1ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
a.Higher National Diploma i
n Accountancy (Two Years)
Candidates must possess National Diploma in Financial Studies and related programmes and must have a minimum of lower credit(CGPA)of 2.50 and five credits at0/L (NECO, WASC/SSCE/GCE/NABTEC)at not more than two sittings which must include English Language and Mathematics. In addition candidates must have a minimum of one(1)year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with 2 Years compulsory Industrial Training attachment.
Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institution.
b.Higher National Diploma in Business Administration (Two Years)
Same as in (1.1a) above, but qualification must be National Diploma in Business Studies and related Programmes.
c.Higher National Diploma in Public Administration ( Two Years)
Same as (1.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Public
Administration and at least a credit pass in Government.
d.Higher National Diploma in Office Technology and Management (Two Years)
Same as in (1.1.a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Office Technology and Management.
e.Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science (Two Years)
Same as in (1.1.a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Library and Information Science and at least a credit pass in one science subject.
f.National Diploma Special (NDS)
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
(i)National Diploma Special (NDS) in Accountancy
Candidates must have five credits in theSSCE, NECO, or WASCwhich must include English, Mathematics and any three of the following; Biology, Geography, Economics Government, Commerce, Bible Knowledge. History Agricultural Science in addition, Candidates must posses Diploma in Public Accounting and Auditing.
(ii)National Diploma Special (NDS) in Public Administration
Same as f (i) above but candidates must posses Diploma in Public Administration.
2.0SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Higher National Diploma in
a.Statistics
b.Science Laboratory Technology
c.Computer Science
2.1ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
a. Higher National Diploma in Statistics (Two Years)
Candidates must possess National Diploma in Statistics and must have a minimum of lower credit(CGPA) of 2.50and five credits atO/L (NECO/WASC/GCE/NABTEC)at not more than two sittings which must include English Language Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agric Science. In Addition, candidates must have a minimum of one(1)year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years Industrial Training attachment. Transcript is required for admission into all HND programmes, especially for candidates from other institution.
b.Higher National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Two Years)
With options in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Biology. Same as
(2,1a) but qualification must be National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.
c.Higher National Diploma in Computer Science(Two Years)
Candidate must possess National Diploma in Computer Science and must have a minimum of lower credit(CGPA) OF 2.50and five credit at O/L(NECO/WASC/GCE/NABTEC TECHNICAL TRADE)at not more than two sitting. English Language, Mathematics and Physics is compulsory at credit level. In addition, a credit in any other science subject and Social Science subject is also required in addition, (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years compulsory industrial training attachment.
3.0SCHOOL OF ART DESIGN AND PRINTING
(i)Higher National Diploma programme (HND) in Industrial Design with Options in Graphics, Textiles and Ceramics.
(ii)Higher National Diploma Programme (HND) in Fine Arts with Options in Painting and Sculpture.
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
Candidates for the Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Industrial
Design with Options in Graphics, Textiles and Ceramics must possess the following:
(a) A minimum of Lower Credit (CGPA) of 2.50 and five credits at O/L (NECO, WASC/SSCE/NABTEC) at not more than two sittings which must include English Language, Mathematics, Fine Arts or Visual Arts,. Chemistry, Geography, History, Biology, Literature in English, Clothing and Textiles, Religious Knowledge and any other Sciences. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two (2) years compulsory Industrial Training attachment.
(b ) Higher National Diploma Programme (HND) in Fine Arts with Options in Painting and Sculpture.
Same as (3a) above.
4.0SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
4.1Higher National Diploma In Mineral Resources Engineering (Two Years)
With options in the following:
a. Mining Engineering Technology
b. Geological Engineering Technology
c. Mineral processing Engineering Technology.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess National Diploma in Mineral Resources Engineering with a minimum of Lower credit and five credits atO/L (NECO /WASC/ SSCE/GCE/ NABTECnot more than two sittings which must include Mathematics Chemistry, and any three subjects from Metal-work Technical-Drawing, Basic Electronics, Geography , Statistics, Additional Mathematics and a credit pass in English Language. In addition with one year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years Industrial Training attachment.
4.2Higher National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering (Two Years).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Same as (4.1a) but qualification must be National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering.
5.0SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Higher National Diploma in :
Urban and Regional Planning
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
(i) Candidate must possess National Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning and must have a minimum of lower credit pass(CGPA 2.50)and five credits pass inNECO/WASC/NABTEC/ANTCwith credit pass in relevant subject to the programme, i.e., Mathematics, English Language, Geography and two subjects from the followings; Economics, Technical Drawing, Statistics and one Science subject from Chemistry, Physics. Biology/Agric Science, Fine Art.
(ii) Five credits pass in relevant subjects obtained at the final examination of an NBTE recognized Preliminary ND programme offered in a Polytechnic or similar post-secondary Technical Institution.
(iii) A minimum of One year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years compulsory Industrial Training attachment.
6.0SCHOOL OF PRELIMINARY STUDIES
a. One year Advanced Level (A/L course of the IJMB, Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria in Christian Religious studies, Geology, Government, Islamic Religious Studies. Physics, Sociology, Mathematics (Special), Chemistry, History, Accounting, Biology, Business Management,Geography,Literature and Economics.
b. IJMB Basic English Language and Mathematics (i.e. O/L English Language
c. Pre-IJMB Remedy all O’ Level Subject including Mathematics/English not passed at Credit Level Six (6) Months Duration.
6.1ENTRY REQUIREMENNT
a. IJMB ‘A’ Level (One Year)
Candidates must have five subjects in theSSCE, NECO or WASCat credit level which may include English Language and Mathematics, three of which must be relevant to one of the combinations offered by the school at maximum of two sittings
b.IJMBBasic English and Mathematics(i.e. O/L) (One Year)
Candidates who have attemptedSSCE,NECO or WASCbut could not pass English Language and Mathematics at credit level are qualified for Admission as External Candidates.
7.0SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES
The following Programmes are being mounted in the School.
a. Pre-ND Science leading to ND Science Laboratory Technology, Statistics,
Mineral Resources Engineering, Metallurgy, Architecture, Building, Survey and Geo-informatics and Urban and Regional Planning.
b. Pre-ND Art and Industrial Design leading to ND Art and Industrial Design.
c. Pre-ND OTM leading to ND Office Technology Management.
7.1ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
a. Candidates applying for any of thePre-NDProgrammes must possess
O/L NECO/WASC/SSCE/GCE/NABTECwith two credits and at least 3 passes which must be relevant to the specificPre-NDProgrammes Technical Drawing, Fine Arts, Further Mathematics, Geography, Statistics, Wood work, Metal work, Auto Mechanics, Food and Nutrition, Agric Science, Economics, Commerce, Basic Electricity and Basic Electronics. A pass in English and Mathematics is required.
All applicants to Pre-ND programmes will be required to pass an entrance examination scheduled to take place on a date to be announced later.
8.0EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ADVERT
8.1PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
a.Higher National Diploma in Business Administration (5 semesters)
Candidates must posses National Diploma in Business Studies and related programmes and must have a minimum of Lower credit(CGPA) of 2.50and five credits atO/L (NECO/WASC/SSCE/GCE/NABTEC)which must include English Language and mathematics. In addition, candidates must have minimum of one (1) year compulsory Industrial Training or a pass in ND result with two years Industrial attachment.
b.Higher National Diploma in Accountancy(5 semesters)
Same as in (a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Financial studies and related Programmes.
c.Higher National Diploma in Public Administration (5 semesters)
Same as in (a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Public Administration.
d.Higher National Diploma in Office Technology Management (5 semesters)
Same as in (a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Office Technology Management.
e.Higher National Diploma in Mathematics/Statistics (5 semesters)
Same as in (2.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Mathematics/Statistics.
f.Higher National Diploma in Computer Science (5 semesters)
Same as in (2.1a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Computer Science.
g.Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science (5 semesters)same as in (1.1.a) above but qualification must be National Diploma in Library and Information Science.
In exceptional cases, ND holders with a pass(CGPA of 2.00-2.49)and two or more years of cognate experience in the specific field may be considered for admission into HND programmes.
OTHER PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
1
Diploma in Public
AccountAuditing
Grade II Teacher’s Certificate, NECO/WASC/SSCE/O/L with four credits passes including English Language and Mathematics
5 Semesters
2
Diploma in Public Administration (DPA)
Candidates must have at least four credit passes which must include English and a pass in Mathematics
5 Semesters
3
Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
NECO/WASC/SSCE/GCE (O/L) with four credit including English and Mathematics
5 Semesters
4
Diploma in Law (DIL)
Public Officer not below the rank of Assistant Executive Officer with good NECO/WASC/SSCE/GCE (O/L) or Grade II Teacher’s Cert. with at least 4 credits and credit pass in English Language and a pass in Mathematics
6 Semesters

1.METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application forms for the regular programmes are accessed online on payment of five thousand, five hundred naira, only (N5,500) using ATM card online. To pay now ClickHERE
2. Application forms for the Part-Time programmes are also accessed
On-line on payment of Six thousand naira only (N6,000) using ATM card online. To pay now ClickHERE
After Payment online, ClickHEREto Login and fill the Application Form
NOTES
1. Forms obtained for the advertised programmes are not transferable and the names on the receipts in respect of forms obtained must tally with the names on the completed application forms.
2. Sales of forms close on 15th September, 2015.

WAEC To Withhold The Result Of Candidates In 19 States

The West Africa Examinations Council, WAEC has warned that it will withhold the results of students in 19 states over non-payment of about N4 billion the candidates’ registration fees by the state governments.
According to the Head of National Office, HNO, Mr Charles Eguridu , “The affected states should off-set the registration fees of their candidates as soon as possible, as we cannot guarantee that the results of their candidates for the May/June 2015 WASSCE will be released alongside others.”
“Many of the states of the federation, as part of their education policy, pay the registration fees of candidates for the WASSCE, particularly in the public schools.
“This is quite commendable as it afforded many indigent students the opportunity to sit our examinations and relieved many poor parents of this financial burden. “As I speak to you now, we are cash-strapped as a result of the delay in off-setting the registration fees owed the Council by some states. As a result, we are finding it difficult in meeting our financial obligations, particularly to our supervisors, examiners and service providers.
“We have written to the affected states governments without any response. The poor response is threatening the smooth operations of the Council.”
He however did not mention the states involved but urged them to pay up within the next two weeks.

ASUU Calls On The President To Probe JAMB

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter has called on the president, Muhammadu Buhari to probe the alleged N1billion that will be generated from sale of scratch cards to candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions across the country by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board.
The chairman of the association condemns the new admission policy by JAMB describing it as counter-productive, exploitative and abuse of candidates’ rights; stating that the new admission policy has made the process chaotic and will only expose candidates to fraudsters. He further described professor Dibu as insensitive.

According to him, JAMB should respect candidates’ preferences and choices for tertiary institutions and consider security of lives of candidates, cost, proximity, quality, and rights of the Nigerian child in arriving at any policy.

[Official] UNN Post Utme Form 2015 Out! Exam date, Other Screening details Announced

The 2015/2016 UNN Post Utme Exam date has now been officially announced. See detailed screening exam information below.

The University Of Nigeria, Nsukka hereby invites candidates who made their first choice in the 2015 University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored 200 and above for screening.

The computer Based Test screening will be conducted at the Nsukka campus of the University as follows:

DAY ONE: Tuesday August 11, 2015.
FACULTIES: Agricultural Sciences, Medicine & Surgery, Dentistry, Health Science and Technology, Veterinary Sciences and Engineering.
TIME; 9am – 11am : Veterinary Medicine (All candidates), Agricultural Sciences (All candidates).
11am – 1pm : Medicine & Surgery (All candidates), Dentistry (All candidates).
1pm – 3pm : Health Sciences and Technology (All Candidates).
3pm – 5pm : Engineering (All candidates).

DAY TWO: Wednesday August 12, 2015.
FACULTIES: Law, Arts and Education.
TIME; 8am – 10am : Law (All candidates), Arts (Mass communication).
12pm – 2pm : All other departments in Faculty of Arts.
2pm – 4pm : Education (All candidates).

DAY THREE: Thursday August 13, 2015.
FACULTIES: Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Environmental Studies.
TIME: 9am – 11am : Biological Sciences (Plant Science and Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology and Environmental studies and Combined Biological Sciences).
11am – 1pm : Biological Sciences (Biochemistry), Pharmaceutical Sciences (All candidates).
1pm – 3pm : Physical Sciences(All candidates).
3pm – 5pm : Environmental Studies (All candidates).

DAY FOUR: Friday August 14th, 2015.
FACULTIES: Business Administration and Social Sciences.
TIME; 9am – 11am : Business Administration (All candidates).
11am – 1pm : Social Sciences (Econs, Public Admin and Sociology/Anthropology).
1pm – 3pm : Social Sciences ( All other departments in Social Sciences).

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION:
a) Eligible candidates should pay a processing fee of Two Thousand Naira (N2,000) only, through e-transact for online registration at any branch of:
– UBA Plc,
– Zenith Bank Plc,
– First Bank of Nigeria Plc,
– Access Bank Plc, and the
– Fidelity Bank Plc.

B-) Online Registration commences on Monday 27th July 2015 and ends on Friday 7th August 2015.
Those who fail to register within this period will not be screened.

Candidates should access and complete the University Of Nigeria 2015/2016 Post-UTME screening form online at http://unnportal.unn.edu.ng.

c) All candidates are required to bring the following for the screening exercise.
i. A copy of ONLINE form duly completed.
ii. 2015/2016 JAMB slip.

No GSM handsets, calculators or any other extraneous material should be brought into the screening halls.
Venue for the screening is Nnamdi Azikiwe Library (Digital Laboratory), University of Nigeria, Nsukka
campus.

BLIND CANDIDATES
Blind candidates should register online, but they are not invited to the screening exercise.

Candidates may also visit University of Nigerian website for this information.

The details of the Screening Exercise for Direct Entry candidates will be announced later.