WAEC Releases Results Of 2016 May/June WASSCE - See Performance Statistics

The West African Examination Council today released the result of the 2016 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
It was learnt that a total of eight hundred and seventy eight thousand and forty (878,040) candidates, representing 52.97%, obtained credits in five (5) subjects and above, including English Language and Mathematics.
A total of 1,014,573 candidates, representing 65.70% obtained six (6) credits and above; one million one hundred sixty seven thousand four hundred and eighty four (1,167,484) candidates, representing 75.60% obtained five (5) credits and above.
One million two hundred and eighty two thousand two hundred and four (1,282,204) candidates, representing 83.03% obtained credit and above in four (4) subjects while one million three hundred and seventy thousand forty nine (1,370,049) candidates, representing 88.72% obtained credit and above in three (3) subjects.
One million four hundred and thirty eight thousand six hundred and seventy nine (1,438,679) candidates, representing 93.16% obtained credit and above in two (2) subjects.
Announcing this, Head of Nigeria National Office, Nigeria, Mr Olu Adenipekun also revealed that 137,295, representing 8.89% candidates have their results withheld.
According to him, the withheld results are in connection with various cases of examination malpractice and the result of the ongoing investigation concerning such results will be presented to the appropriate committee of the Council in due course for consideration.
Candidates are to log on to the official website of WAEC:www.waecdirect.orgto check their results within the next 24 hours.

LASPOTECH ND Full-time Admission Screening Registration 2016/2017 Announced

This is to inform the public especially aspirants of Lagos State Polytechnic that the 2016/2017 admission screening for admission into ND Full time has commenced.
Eligibility
Candidates that chose the polytechnic and scored the required cut off mark in the 2016 UTME.
Available Programmes
1.School Of Agriculture
Agricultural Technology
Fisheries And Acqua-Culture Technology
Horticultural Technology
2.School Of ManagementBusiness Studies
Accountancy
Banking And Finance
Business AdministrationManagement
Insurance
Marketing
Office Technology And Management
3. School Of Technology
Hospitality Management Technology
Computer Science Technology
Food Technology
LeisureTourism Technology
4.School Of Environmental Studies
ArtIndustrial Design
Building Technology
Quantity Surveying Technology
Estate Management
Architectural Technology
Quantity Surveying Technology
UrbanRegional Planning
5. School Of Engineering Technology
Agricultural Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Chemical Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
6. School Of Pure And Applied Science
Science Laboratory Technology
Statistics
7. School Of Communication And Liberal Studies
Mass Communication
Method Of Application
-Candidates are to visithttps://enrol.mylaspotech.edu.ng/
-Select "Post-UTME" among the list of application forms
-Click on continue to compete your registration.
The screening fee is N2,500.
Seeofficial list of courses offered in LASPOTECH

LASU Expels 69 Students For Examination Misconduct And Cult Related Activities

The Lagos State University has expelled 69 students following their involvement in examination malpractices, gross misconduct during examinations and cult related activities.
This was contained in a statement in the Official Bulletin of the institution dated August 2, 2016 and published by the Centre For Information, PressPublic Relations of The Vice Chancellor’s Office.
It was learnt that that 21 out of the 69 studebts were found with a fake examination docket(a card containing the bio data of the student as well as the courses registered for the semester by the students.)

FG's Decision To Change Polytechnics To Universities Will Not Augur Well - Stakeholders

The Federal Government recently directed that the award of the Higher National Diploma (HND) by the nation’s polytechnics be abolished.

It equally stated that the polytechnics will become campuses of the proximate universities with the Vice Chancellors of those universities appointing provosts for the polytechnics, subject to the ratification of the Universities Councils.

If this is implemented now, it means that the award of HND will only be limited to only the students currently admitted for the programmes. Subsequently, polytechnics will be limited to the award of National Diploma (ND) and any student who wish to further his or her studies after obtaining ND award will have to pursue the award of Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) through the proximate university.

This directive by the FG has however attracted mixed reactions.

While some are in support of this development going by the fact it will help resolve the HND-B.Sc discrimination, some lecturers and stake holders are of the opinion that this move will result in the mass sack of polytechnic lecturers as many of them may not have the qualifications to fit into the new system and many not be able to improve their qualifications immediately due to constraints of time, age , finance and even unfavourable structures.

According to the Acting Head, Mass Communication Department, UNILAG, Dr. Oluruntola Sunday, the move by Federal Ministry of Education will not augur well as certain machineries ought to have been put in place before declaring the outright scrapping of HND by polytechnics.

Another senior lecturer, Dr. Tayo Poopola lamented that the constant change of policies without getting people’s opinions has been the bane in the education sector.

" Nigeria, who operate a democratic rule, ought to set agenda for public discussion before declaring a new policy. " He stated.

UNILAG Senate Approved Modalities For Admission Screening 2016/2017

The Senate of University of Lagos has approved the modalities for 2016/2017 admission into the institution and it is stated as below:

Equal weights will be allotted to Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board score and Senior School Certificate Examination grades in relevant subjects, that is, 50% for JAMB score and 50% for O’level results to make a total of 100%.

Relevant subjects are the subjects prescribed for a course and advertised by JAMB. The credit passes obtained in those O’level subjects are the credits to be weighted. Where less than five (5) relevant subjects are prescribed for a course, the credit passes in the prescribed subjects will be weighted as well as the next best results.

CRITICAL NOTES

The aggregate score will be used to determine the cut-off point for admission into each of the programmes.

Cut-off points for each course will be determined by the performance of all the candidates who applied for the course.

Admission will be undertaken in line with JAMB and National Universities Commission guidelines.

Maritime Academy HND/PGD Admission Registration/Aptitude Test 2016/2017

The management of the Academy wishes to invite all the candidates for admission into Higher National Diploma (HND) and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) programmes of the Academy for Aptitude Test for the 2016/2017 academic session.
1. Date:- Monday – Friday
29th August, 2016 – 2nd September, 2016
2. Venue:- Maritime Academy of Nigeria
P.M.B 1089,
College Road,
Oron,
Akwa Ibom State
3. Time: - 0900 hours (each day)
4. Courses:
HND - Nautical Science
HND - Marine Engineering
HND - Maritime Transport and Business Management
PGD - Shipping and Transport Management
PGD - Maritime Transport Technology
PGD - Maritime Engineering
5. Requirements for the Aptitude Test:
Candidates are requested to report for the aptitude test with the following:
i) Original copy of NYSC Discharged Certificate/Exemption Certificate/Exclusion Certificate (for PGD candidates only)
ii) Original copy of credentials including National Diploma Certificate (for HND candidates).
iii) Original copy of Degree/HND certificate (for PGD candidates only).
iv) Letter of one (1) year Industrial Attachment (or two (2) years I.T. for candidates with a Pass result).
v) Certificate of membership with relevant professional body (for PGD candidates only).
6. Payment for Form/Screening:
Candidates are to pay for the form and the screening exercise at the following rate:
i) HND - N20,000.00 per candidate
ii) PGD - N25,000.00 per candidate
7. Procedure for Online Payment:
1. Log on to www.macademyoron.org.
2. Click on registration and select “Application Form”.
3. Click on “Purchase Form”.
4. Enter the following details: First Name, Middle Name, Surname, Email, Phone Number, Choice of Program (e.g.ND,HND and PGD), Choice of Course.
5. Note: for ND applications you will be prompted to enter your JAMB Reg. No.,JAMB year and JAMB Score when applying for all courses.
6. Click “Continue” and on the next page, your remita RRR code will be displayed for you (you can note it down).
7. Click on “Click Here to Pay”.
8. Choose mode of payment e.g. online payment or Bank Branch.
9. For online payment, enter your card details.
10. An exam number will be generated for you; this will be your log in ID.
11. Log in with your exam number as user ID and 2016/2017 as password.
12. Click “Complete Registration”.
13. For Bank Branch Payment print remita invoice which contains your RRR code.
14. Proceed to the designated banks to make payment.
15. An exam number will be generated for you; this will be your log in ID
16. Log in with your exam number as user ID and 2016/2017 as password
17. Click “Complete Registration”.
8. Closing Date:
Closing date for the submission of application forms is August 19, 2016.
Note: Candidates are expected to request their former institutions to forward immediately, their Academic Transcripts to the Academy before the close of admission exercise.
CANDIDATE WHOSE ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT IS NOT RECEIVED IN THE ACADEMY BEFORE THE CLOSE OF ADMISSION EXERCISE SHALL HAVE HIS/HER ADMISSION FORFEITED.

Maritime Academy ND Full-time Admission Screening Registration 2016/2017 Announced

The management of the Academy wishes to invite all the candidates who selected Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State as their institution of First Choice and have scored the minimum of 180 marks (National cut-off-mark) to attend the Post JAMB UTME screening exercise for National Diploma programmes as slated bellow:

1. Date for the Screening exercise:

Sunday – Friday

21st – 26th August, 2016

2. Examination Centre:

Maritime Academy of Nigeria

P.M.B 1089,College Road,

Oron,

Akwa Ibom State

3. Arrival Date:

Sunday 21st August, 2016

4. Time:

07:30 hours (each day)

5. Courses:

ND - Nautical Science

ND - Marine Engineering

ND - Boat/Ship Building Technology

ND - Maritime Transport and Business Studies

6. Requirements for the Screening Exercise:

Candidates are requested to report for the screening with the following:

-JAMB Original Result Slip. If you do not have this document,click here to get yours

-Original copy of credentials (including First School Leaving Certificate).

-Candidate’s Photo Card printed from the portal

-Original copy of Birth Certificate/Age Declaration.

-Original copy of Certificate of Local Government/State of Origin.

-A pair of White Canvas and Socks.

-White Short and Vest.

-Blanket.

-Bucket and Drinking Cup.

-Toiletries.

7. Medical Test/Screening:

In view of the unique nature of the Maritime Academy and the requirements for the training of seafarers, all candidates must be subjected to a comprehensive medical test before admission.

Consequently, all candidates are requested to pay the sum of N2,500.00 as screening fee and N15,000.00 for medical test to cover the following tests:

-Chest X-ray

-Packed cell volume

-Hepatitis β Surface Antigen

-Genotype

-TB Serology

-Pregnancy Test

-Blood Group

-Urinalysis

-Visual Acuity

8. Procedure for Online Payment:

-Log on to http://macademyoron.org/home/

-Click on registration and select “Application Form”.

-Click on “Purchase Form”.

-Enter the following details: First Name, Middle Name, Surname, Email, Phone Number, Choice of Program (e.g. ND, HND and PGD), Choice of Course.

Note: for ND applications you will be prompted to enter your JAMB Reg. No., JAMB year and JAMB Score when applying for all courses.

-Click “Continue” and on the next page, your remita RRR code will be displayed for you (you can note it down).

-Click on “Click Here to Pay”.

-Choose mode of payment e.g. online payment or Bank Branch.

-For online payment, enter your card details.

-An exam number will be generated for you; this will be your log in ID.

-Log in with your exam number as user ID and 2016/2017 as password.

-Click “Complete Registration”.

-For Bank Branch Payment print remita invoice which contains your RRR code.

-Proceed to the designated banks to make payment.

-An exam number will be generated for you; this will be your log in ID

-Log in with your exam number as user ID and 2016/2017 as password

-Click “Complete Registration”.

9. Closing Date:

Closing date for the submission of application forms is August 19, 2016.

10. Feeding/Accommodation:

Accommodation would be provided free to all candidates, while arrangement would be made in respect of feeding on pay-as-you-eat basis.

However, candidates are expected to come with sufficient amount of money for their feeding.

BIU 1st And 2nd Batch Admission Lists 2016/2017 Released

This is to inform the public especially aspirants of Benson Idahosa University that the 1st Batch and 2nd batch lists of admitted candidates for 2016/2017 academic session has been released.
The lists can be accessed online.
To access the lists, click on the links below;

2016/2017 1st Batch Provisional Admission List http://www.biu.edu.ng/admissions/admission-list/

2016/2017 2nd Batch Provisional Admission List
http://www.biu.edu.ng/admissions/admission-list-2/ 

Igbinedion University Admission List 2016/2017 Released

This is to inform the public especially aspirants of Igbinedion University, Okada that the list admitted candidates for 2016/2017 academic session has been released.
The lists can be accessed online.
To access the list, click on the link below;
http://www.iuokada.edu.ng/admissionlist.php
Note: If your name is on the list, click on it to download your admission letter and relevant instructions.