Nigeria University Education UNILORIN asks JAMB for more admission slots as facilities improve

TheUniversity of Ilorin(UNILORIN) has written a letter to theJoint Admission and Matriculation Board(JAMB-) seeking for an increase in its admission quota.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, ProfessorAbdulganiyu Ambali, said this to newsmen as a press briefing on preparations for the institution’s 40th anniversary.

Ambali the institution wrote to JAMB through theNational Universities Commission(NUC) after its admission quota for the 2015/2016 session was reduced.

He said the university has the capacity to admit more students than it is allocated because of its improved facilities and programmes.

"The university has more facilities, more academic programmes, more good lecturers, more patronage in terms of candidates, and other needed infrastructures that can accommodate more students," Ambali said.
The Vice Chancellor noted that UNILORIN's stable academic calendar has proven attractive to prospective undergraduates.

He also revealed that only 7, 800 candidates out of the65,000 seeking admissioninto UNILORIN will be admitted for the 2015/2016 academic session.

The figure is muchlower than the 12,650, including 80 international studentsthat were admitted in the last year.

It also means that as many as57,200 candidates will be disappointed.

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University Education 1m Nigerian students won’t get admitted this year — FUTMinna VC

Only a third of students seeking admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria will get admitted for the 2015/2015 academic session because of lack of spaces.
The Vice ChancellorFederal University of Technology, Minna(FUTMinna), ProfessorMusbau Adewumi Akanji, said this while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the university and Training Guide International (TGI).

Akanji said the combined carrying capacity of Nigerian universities is not enough to reach all prospective students.

“This year about 1.4 million Nigerian children applied for admission and the admission capacityof all the universities in the country is less than 500,000 meaning that about one million would not be able to achieve their desire of entry into the university this year,"Akanji said.

CRUTECH Postgraduate Application 2015/2016 Begins

Application are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Postgraduate programmes in the 2015/2016 Academic Year leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD) and Postgraduate Degrees of Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) of The Cross River University of Technology, (CRUTECH) in the following Faculties/ Departments.
1.FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are available in the following Departments as indicated below:
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – PGD, M. Sc., Ph. D
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(a) Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management – PGD
2.FACULTY OFTECHNOLOGY
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Master of Science degrees are available in the Department of Mass Communication:
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
a) Mass Communication – PDG, M. Sc.
3.FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, degrees are available in the Department of
Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
(i) Power Systems and Machines – PGD
(ii) Electronic Communication Engineering – PGD
(iii) Control Systems Engineering – PGD
4.FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees are available as in indicated in the following Departments:
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
i) Architecture – PGD
DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Estate Management – PGD.
DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
i) Visual Arts Technology PGD, MA (Arts Education) and MFA
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
GENERAL
Candidates seeking for admission into all the programmes of the Cross River University of Technology must possess a minimum of 5 credits including English Language and Mathematics and three other relevant subjects obtained at not more that two sittings. Candidates with ‘0’ Level Examination results for 2009 or before must present original copies of their certificates. Statements of results and/or Result Slips will not be accepted.
In all cases, written letters of permission from employers are necessary requirements for workers seeking for admission.
In addition to the general requirements, candidates are expected to fulfill the specific requirements in their chosen areas of study for the different programmes as follows:
(A) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
(i) A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of third class honours in the relevant field of study from the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) or any other University recognized by the senate of CRUTECH.
(ii) A Higher National diploma (HND) at a minimum of Lower Credit level in the relevant field of study obtained from any Institution accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.
(iii) Additional provisions for admission into some programmes are as follows:
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (PGD –EE)
A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of second class, lower division in Physics, Mathematics and/or Physics/Electronics obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH may also be accepted.
(B) MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(i) A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of Second class, Lower division Level (with a minimum cumulative Grade Point average, CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.00 on a 5 – point scale) in the relevant field or its equivalent obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of third class honours plus a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) (with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.00 on a 5.0 point scale) in the relevant field obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.
(iii) A Higher National Diploma (HND) at a minimum of Lower Credit level (minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.00 on a 5.0 point scale) in the relevant field of study obtained from any Institution accredited by NBTE and recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH plus a Postgraduate Diploma (minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.0 on a 5. Point scale) in the relevant field of study obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.
SPECIAL CASE
(i) M. Sc. Degree in Mass Communication
A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of Second Class, Lower Division (minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 – point scale) in any field of Communication (Journalism, Agricultural Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Communication Arts, etc) from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.
(ii) Candidates with a lower CGPA may be admitted based on outstanding professional practice, evidence of which must be provided as part of the admission process.
Available M. Sc. Research Areas include:
•Organizational Communication
•International Communication
•Communication Law and Regulation
•News Media Communication
•Political Communication
•Strategic Communication
•Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)**
** A specialized programme jointly run by Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH)-and C-Change Nigeria, in collaboration with the University of Ohio. C- Change Nigeria is an Abuja-based International Agency funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through a Washington-based Organization – Family Health International (FHI).
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Programmes are undertaken either Full-time or Part-time. All Postgraduate programmes begin with classroom course work and end with project work for Postgraduate Diplomas or thesis/dissertations for Master of Science (MSc. Or M. Sc.),, Master of Arts (MA. Or M. A.), Master of Fine Arts( MFA or M. F. A.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph D. Or Ph. D.) Degrees.
(A) Full Time Studies
The duration for full-time studies varies depending on the nature of the programme:
(i) Post Graduate Diplomas: For any of the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes, a registered candidate shall spend a minimum of 12 calendar months (one academic session) and not more than 24 months within which period he/she will be expected to satisfy all the requirements for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma.
(ii) Master of Science, Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts of Technology Degrees: For any of the listed Masters’ Programmes, a registered candidate shall spend a minimum of 18 calendar months and not more than 24 months within which period he/she will be expected to satisfy all the requirements for the award of the Master’s Degree.
(B) PART-TIME STUDIES
The duration for Part time studies takes much longer time than the full-time programmes. In all cases, part time studies are expected to run for at least one and a half times the minimum period that is stipulated for equivalent full time studies.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Prospective applicants should log in to www.crutech.edu.ngand browse the available courses, options and requirements before making any payments.
Interested candidates are required to obtain the application forms using the following guidelines:
A.Pay the sum of Ten thousand Naira ( N10,000.00) only at CRUTECH Community Microfinance Bank, Please note that CRUTECH will not be liable for any payment made into any account in any bank other than the designated bank.
B. Prospective candidates shall be required thereafter to approach The Postgraduate School, CRUTECH, where they exchange their Bank Tellers (indicating payment of the prescribed non-refundable application fees) for CRUTECH official receipts that will entitle them to collect Application Forms, and Transcript Request Forms.
C. Applicants are advised to dispatch the Transcript Request Forms to their former Institutions/Universities and to complete their Application Forms properly to meet submission requirements.
D. Applicants are advised to ensure that each completed Application Form is accompanied with the following documents:
1.Evidence of payment of the N10,000.00 (non-refundable application fee) for the purchasethe application form at the bank (Clean photocopy of CRUTECH receipt);
2.Three completed referee report forms (at least one from candidate’s former institution and/or present Employer), no application forms shall be considered without the three completed referees’ reports;
3.Photocopies of qualifying certificates, including 0′ Level certificates. Original certificates must be presented for sighting/screening on admission. Awaiting Results documents are not admissible;
4.Transcript(s) from the applicant’s former institutions/Universities. No Application forms shall be considered without the Transcripts of the candidate;
5.Applicant’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or Exemption letter;
6.Evidence of Release (EOR) by your Employer, for Candidates who are workers, but are applying for full-time studies.
7.Permission to undertake a programme of study by your employer for candidates who are workers but are applying for part-time studies.
SUBMISSION
Duly Completed Application Forms with all the required attachments and/or inclusions are to be forwarded/submitted in duplicate, in one large brown envelope addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar/Secretary
The Postgraduate School,
Cross River University of Technology,
Calabar, Cross River State,
P.M.B. 1123,
Ekpo Abasi Street,
Calabar,
Cross River State,
Nigeria.
The deadline for the submission of completed Application Forms is four (4) weeks from the date of this publication. Any Application Form(s) that is received after the above date will not be considered. For any more information on The Postgraduate School, CRUTECH, Calabar, log on to www.crutech.edu.ng

UNILORIN To Admit 7, 800 Students Out Of 65,000 Candidates For 2015/2016 Session

Latest report reaching us has it that only 7,800 out of 65,000 students that sat for the post- UTME examinations of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) would be admitted for the 2015/2016 academic session.
The vice chancellor of the university, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali made this known during a press conference heralding the 40th anniversary of the institution in Ilorin yesterday.
He said, though many candidates had preference for UNlLORIN because of its stable academic calendar, the carrying capacity of the institution is just 7,800. The VC however said the institution has the required infrastructure and human resources to accommodate more candidates.
He said the authorities of the institution had complained to the necessary quarters on the need to increase the university’s carrying capacity.
“The university has more facilities, more academic programmes, more good lecturers, more patronage in terms of candidates, and other needed infrastructures that can accommodate more students,” he stated.
While speaking on the reason for conducting UTME for a total number of 65,000 candidates, knowing fully well that the university will only take 7,800, the vice chancellor said that the reason was borne out of the quest to have the best students admitted out of the good lot.

Ambali, who said that academic stability is the highest selling point of the university, added that the institution had been able to set sustainable standard “that is now envy of all universities in the country”.
He said the university is lucky to have academic staff who engage only in constructive unionism.

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EKSU 2015/2016 Admission List Out On JAMB Portal

This is to inform all intending students of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) , that the 2015/2016 Admission List of successful candidates is now available on JAMB’S website.

Candidates who participated in its 2015/2016 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) of the Ekiti State University (EKSU),, can now check their admission status on jamb website by clicking on the following link; http://jamb.org.ng /CheckAdmissionStatus.aspx?i
On the landing page, Enter your Jamb registration number in the space provided.
Click on the title “CHECK admission status”.

Note that the lists are been uploaded regularly so candidates are advised to keep on checking their admission status on JAMB website if you are yet to see your name. Also any admitted candidate that his/her admission details differs from the one yet to be uploaded or already uploaded on the preferred institution’s website should immediately report such to the admission office of his or her preferred institution for further instruction.

Congratulations in advance.

9ja School Gist Team.

UNIABUJA 2015/2016 Admission List Out On JAMB Portal

UNIABUJA 2015/2016 Admission List Out On JAMB Portal. This is to inform all intending students of the University Of Abuja (UNIABUJA), that the 2015/2016 Admission List of successful candidates is now available on JAMB’S website.

Candidates who participated in its 2015/2016 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) of the University Of Abuja (UNIABUJA), can now check their admission status on jamb website by clicking on the following link; http://jamb.org.ng /postregistrationefacility /CheckAdmissionStatus.aspx?i

On the landing page, Enter your Jamb registration number in the space provided.
Click on the title “CHECK admission status”.
Note that the lists are been uploaded regularly so candidates are advised to keep on checking their admission status on JAMB website if you are yet to see your name. Also any admitted candidate that his/her admission details differs from the one yet to be uploaded or already uploaded on the preferred institution’s website should immediately report such to the admission office of his or her preferred institution for further instruction.
Congratulations in advance.

Randy Lecturer Caught Pants Down With Married Woman

A senior lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Asaba, Delta State, one Mr Simeon (surname withheld) was at the weekend allegedly caught pants down with a married woman in one of the hotels along Abraka road, Asaba.
It was gathered that the randy lecturer escaped amidst a crowd of people who thronged into the hotel to catch a glimpse of the unfolding drama when relations of the woman’s husband allegedly caught her dressing up outside the hotel room and called the husband who immediately mobilised persons to the hotel.

It was further learnt that the bubble burst when the lecturer, who taught the woman while she was a student in the school, sent a love text message to her GSM phone, and was read by the husband who mobilised secretly to monitor her activities.

The woman, identified as Winifred, (surname withheld) while she was being beaten, confessed to the act but was rescued by the policemen at the ‘B’ Division Asaba who were called to the scene of the crime.

Police officers, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said the woman’s clothes were already torn before their arrival, adding that upon interrogation, she said it was the devil’s work.

Meanwhile, the husband, Mr Moses (surname withheld) a seni
For staff of the state-owned newspaper company said he would send her packing.“It is over for my wife. The only saving grace is that the lecturer escaped,” he said.

AKSU 2015/2016 Admission List Out On JAMB Portal

This is to inform all intending students of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) , that the 2015/2016 Admission List of successful candidates is now available on JAMB’S website.
Candidates who participated in its 2015/2016 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU),, can now check their admission status on jamb website by clicking on the following link; http://jamb.org.ng /postregistrationefacility /CheckAdmissionStatus.aspx?i
On the landing page, Enter your Jamb registration number in the space provided.
Click on the title “CHECK admission status”.

Note that the lists are been uploaded regularly so candidates are advised to keep on checking their admission status on JAMB website if you are yet to see your name. Also any admitted candidate that his/her admission details differs from the one yet to be uploaded or already uploaded on the preferred institution’s website should immediately report such to the admission office of his or her preferred institution for further instruction.

Congratulations in advance.


9ja  School Gist Team

UI To Admit 3,700 Students Out Of 8,992 Candidates For 2015/2016 Session

Only 3,700 candidates out of 8,992 students that sat for the post University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) of the University of Ibadan (UI) would be admitted for the 2015/2016 academic session.
This was promulgated to liveschoolnews.com.ng grapevine by the Vice-Chancellor of University of Ibadan (UI), Prof Isaac Adewole,Tuesday.
He also added that five candidates who scored highest scores will be given scholarship by the premier institution.
‎Prof. Adewole who was represented by the Deputy-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Emilolorun Ayelari‎ while addressing journalist yesterday disclosed that the result is now available at the institution’s website for candidates to view.
The candidates are: Adetunji AbdulRaham-55328333ED, scored 86, Law; Amaji Obinna Charles, 55110959DE scored 86, Medicine and Surgery, Adebiyi Tijesunimi-55361970BC, scored 85, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Oke Dorcas-55974720AJ, 83, Medicine and Surgery and Olowosulu Cassandra Olawumi-56630251JB, 83 and also of Medicine and Surgery.
‎Adewole said:”23,200 candidates scored above 200 in UTME, 20,800 applied for the post UTME in our institution and only 19,268 took the screening and examination. Our new method of admitting students with the O’levels and UTME result has really reduced students from withdrawing at the first year due to poor performances.
“The performance of the five best candidates that were given automatic scholarship from this institution will b monitored and they may be retained after their studies here” he said.
Adewole warned members of the public not to influence the institutions admission officials for admission into the institution.”
The UI VC also admonished parents and guardians not to force courses of their choice on the children and wards but should allow them to study courses that they have the ability to cope with.