Bayero University Varsity establishes Centre For Renewable Energy

Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has established a Centre for Renewable Energy, as part of a strategic innovation to explore independent alternative energy to power the university.
The university has also established a Centre for Infectious Disease, to facilitate research, and management of epidemics in Kano, Guardian reports.
The centre, when fully operational, will complement the state-owned Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH).
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, said to journalists that the school has broken new grounds in the areas of research development, innovation and academic programmes.
He also expressed satisfaction that the centres were already making tremendous impact in their areas of expertise, adding that some have already attracted international recognition and funds to yield expected results.
The other centres are Centre for Dry Land Agriculture, Centre for Biotechnology Research, Centre for Advanced Medical Research and Centre for African Entrepreneurship Research and Training, Centre for Quranic Studies, Centre for Islamic Civilization and Inter-faith Dialogue, International Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance and Centre for Gender Studies. Citing the need for manpower capacity building, the Vice Chancellor revealed that more than 500 academic and non-academic staff have been sponsored for postgraduate training abroad.
He added that 28 new programmes in eight faculties have been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), while 4 new faculties were awaiting the commission approval.

Apply for EBSU Postgraduate Admission Form – 2015/16

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate programmes of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) for the 2015/2016 session.
EBSU postgraduate admission registration is done online after the payment of N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira) application fee, payable with Credit/Debit Cards.
Online registration is done through EBSU portal at http://portal.ebsu.edu.ng/.
Opened Date: 2015-05-01, End Date: 2015-06-01.

UNILAG Signs Research Agreement Dutch University

UNILAG is ranked among the best in the world especially in research projects.
The University of Lagos has signed a research/service provision agreement with Wageningen University, Netherlands.
The agreement was signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Rahamon A. Bello,FAEngon Thursday, May 20, 2015 during a visit by a team of researchers from Wageningen University.
The team was received by the Vice Chancellor along with the Deputy Vice Chancellor, (Academic & Research) Professor Babajide Alo, FAS; Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) T.F. Ipaye; and Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, Professor R.K. Ojikutu.
While welcoming the research team, Professor Bello identified areas of possible collaboration between UNILAG and the researchers. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that UNILAG is ranked among the best in the world especially in research projects.

OSCOHTECH Admission Application Form is Out – 2015/2016

Authorities of the Ogun State College Of Health Technology (OSCOHTECH), llese- Ijebu, is inviting suitably candidates to their 2015/2016 academic session National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes admission exercise.
OSCOHTECH General Admission Requirements.
1.The admission requirements for National Diploma (ND) Programmes are a minimum of five (5) O’ Level credits passes, in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology from WAEC or NECO, in not more than two (2) sittings.
2.The admission requirement for Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes is National Diploma (ND) not lower than Lower Credit in relevant programme in addition to five (5) ‘O’ Level credits passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physic and Biology from WAEC/NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
OSCOHTECH – Available Programmes & Requirements.
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT HEALTH
1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) in Environmental Health Technology
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes from by WAEC or NECO in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in not more than two (2) sittings.
2. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) in Environmental Health Technology
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Holders of National Diploma (ND) in Environmental Health Technology with at least lower credit. In addition to five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes as in 1 above.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Three (3) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language, Biology, Health Science, Geography, Chemistry from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
4. WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND SANITATION
National Diploma (ND) in Water Resources Management and Sanitation
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: FIVE(5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and any of Physics or Geography from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
SCHOOL OF DENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE
1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) in
i. Dental Technology
ii. Dental Therapy
Duration: Two (2) years for i & ii above.
Admission Requirement
Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics from WAEC or NECO
In addition to the above requirements, Diploma in Dental Surgery Techniques is also considered for admission into NDII of Dental Therapy.
2. DIPLOMA IN DENTAL TECHNIQUES
(Leading to the award of Diploma for Dental Technician)
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Four(4) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology and any Chemistry or Physics from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
3. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN:
i. Dental Technology
ii. Therapy
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Holders of National diploma in (i) and (ii) above with at least lower credit.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
1. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING PROGRAMME
Leading to the award of Higher National Diploma of West Africa Health Examinations Board (WAHEB)
Duration: 4 Semesters
Admission Requirement:
a) RN & RM/Psychiatric Nursing Certificate or Theatre Nursing Certificate are acceptable for Male candidates including Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes from WAEC or NECO including English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics in not more than two (2) sittings.
b) BNSC Candidates from Universities accredited by the National University Commission (NUC), the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), and West Africa Health Examination Board (WAHEB)
2. DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY OPHTHALMIC NURSING
(In collaboration with the Eye foundation)
Duration: 15 months
Admission Requirement: Registered Nurse & Registered Mid-Wife
3. COMMUNITY OPHTHALMIC TECHNIQUES
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Four (4) ‘O’ Level credit passes from WAEC or NECO in English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Physics. A pass in Chemistry is an advantage.
4. HEALTH ASSISTANT PROGRAMME
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement
Five (5) ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Biology and any other two subject from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN COMMUNITY HEALTH
(Leading to the licentiate by the National Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria) (NCHPB)
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement
A. Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geography from WAEC or NECO
B. Certificate in Community Health (JCHEW) Programme with at least two(2) years post qualification experience plus A above
2. CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH (JCHEW PROGRAMME)
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: Three (3) ‘O’ Level Credit passes including Mathematics, Biology and English Language and passes in any other two (2) subjects at the SSCE by WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings
3. DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other relevant Subject from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology and other two(2) subjects from WAEC of NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
2. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM)
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Holders of National Diploma (ND) in Health Information Management with at least lower credit level
3. DIPLOMA IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME)
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Four (4) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Biology, Mathematics and any other subject at SSCE by WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
4. DIPLOMA IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement
Five(5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Biology Chemistry and any other subject from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
5. DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement:
Four (4) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other science subject from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
6. DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK
Duration: 2 years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes from WAEC or NECO including English Language, Mathematics, Biology and any other social science subjects in not more than two (2) sittings.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
1. DIPLOMA (ND) IN PHARMACY TECHNIQUES
Duration: 3 Years
Admission Requirement: Four (4) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
2. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
Duration: 2 Years
Admission Requirement: Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes from WAEC or NECO at not more than two sittings. The five subjects must include: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
3. DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
(Leading to the award of Diploma of the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria)
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirement: Four (4) ‘O’ Level Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology and at least Pass in Physics from WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
OSCOHTECH Admission – Method of Application.
The cost of the application form is N8,500 (eight thousand five hundred naira only). Payment can be done via POS at the College Bursary Department of via Web (online payment).
To start your application, simply log on to http://www.oscohtechileseportal.com /paysetup.html.
Note: Review your data correctly before you submit your form finally, after final submission, your details cannot be modified again.
OSCOHTECH Entrance Exam Date & Form Closing Date.
EXAMINATION DATE: Saturday 8th August, 2015
TIME; 8:30 A.M. Prompt
Application Closes: 24th July, 2015

Ahmadu Bello University Nigeria's first Sugarcane biofactory inaugurated at ABU

Nigeria has joined an elite league of nations with the establishment of the first sugarcane biofactory at theAhmadu bello University(ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State.

The factory was inaugurated on the 18th of May by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,Olusegun Aganga.

Declaring the factory open for operation,

Muhammadu Buhari Our mandate should not be taken for granted, students tell President-elect

President-elect,Muhammadu Buhari, has been urged not to take Nigerians' mandate for granted as he prepares to assume office on May 29.
The Speaker of theWest African Students’ Union Parliament(WASUP),Samuel Solomon, gave the admonition on Thursday, shortly after the body gave an award of excellence to the chairman and members of theDelta State Independent Electoral Commission(DSIEC) in Asaba.
Solomon, a postgraduate student ofLegon University, Ghana, said Nigerians voted Buhari in because they rated him high and had confidence in his abilities.
“The mandate was given to him by the masses, he should not let them down; it is as simple as that," Solomon said.
"A lot of people went out under the sun and the rain to vote for him based on the fact that they felt he is a credible person.
"They have given him the mandate and they want to work with him, therefore the mandate should not be taken for granted because the way in is also the way out.
"What we expect from him is to institute good governance."
DSIEC Chairman,Moses Ogbe, commended the students for recognising the contributions of the commission to the growth of democracy in the country.

UNIBEN, Igbinedion University Student dentists donate clothes, food, others to prison inmates

Members of theChristian Medical and Dental Association Students(CMDAS) have donated some items to students of the Oko prison in Benin City.
The association, comprising students of theUniversity of Benin(UNIBEN) andIgbinedion University Okada(IUO), made the donation during a visit to the prisons,Daily Trustreports.
Items donated include toiletries, boxer shorts, sanitary pads and foodstuff among others.
According to School Mission secretary, Harry Ogodo, said it was part of the association's mandate to help the needy.
He told the inmates to look beyond their present situation.
“Being free is a thing of the mind and not necessarily means being out of prison,” he said.
The students also gave dental health talks to the inmates, urging them to maintain high oral and environmental hygiene.
The prison's Director of Welfare Service,J. I Osemwengie, thanked the students for the visit.

University of Abuja Nigeria comes 2nd at 20 Nations International Law Students Competition

Two students of theUniversity of Abuja(UNIABUJA) came second at the 2015 edition of the 20 Nations International Law Students Competition.
Chukwu SamuelandEsther Johnson-Chu, both law students at UNIABUJA, emerged joint first runners up with Georgia in the competition that was eventually won by England/Wales students.
The international consultation competition was held at the College of Law,Nebraska University, Lincoln, USA
In a statement issued after the competition, the university’s information officer,Waziri Garba, said Nigeria was the only African country in the competition.
After four rounds, Nigeria, Georgia and England/Wales emerged finalists, edging out students from Canada, Georgia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and other countries.
With Nigeria and Georgia tied on the second position, England /Wales emerged winners.

9,648 Graduates For DELSU Convocation, 13 Bag 1st Class

Thirteen graduates of the Delta State University (DELSU) bagged a First Class during the institution’s Ninth convocation. The valedictorians were among 9,648 graduating students conferred with first degrees and diplomas at the ceremony held at Convocation Arena in Site III of the institution.
The Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof Victor Peretomode, said the ceremony was to celebrate the efforts and time invested by the graduands during their days in school, urging the graduates to see the convocation as another beginning in their lives. He urged them to dream big and reflect on their aims in life.
Highlight if the ceremony included presentation of automatic employment to the overall best graduating student, Miss Anthonia Michael of the Department of Botany. She was also given scholarship up to doctoral level.
In her speech, Anthonia expressed gratitude to God for making her feat possible and promised to always strive for excellence.

Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions Cannot be rated Internationally

Provost of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, AOCOED says Nigeria’s tertiary institutions cannot be rated internationally.
The authorities of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Ijanikin, on Thursday said that Nigeria’s tertiary institutions could not scale through international rating because of their irregular academic calendars. Mr Wasiu Bashorun, the Provost, AOCOED, Ijanikin, told newsmen in Lagos, on the sidelines of the send forth for the college’s former registrar, Mr Bola Disu.
“If you look at the institutions of higher learning in the country, students’ union leaders, the authorities and government are all getting it wrong.
“Each and everyone of us is supposed to know the rules and guidelines of our institutions. “So, what I am talking about now is that we need to know the dictates, rules, ethics and confines of the institution, and work within them.
“And these are parts of the problems we have been having in our tertiary institutions, not necessarily AOCOED, because I can speak of tertiary institutions in Lagos State. “The union leaders do not know their limits, and the school authorities are not forceful enough in enforcing them.
“It took me a long time to realise that beyond AOCOED, it is high time that the government supports the school authorities in decision-making.
“Especially decisions to ensure that academic activities are not disrupted as a result of unionism, students’ unrest and so on.
“This is the most obvious reason for the irregular academic calendar, and we need to ensure that it is limited,’’ the provost said. He said, however, that anyone who had gone beyond his or her confines to contribute meaningfully to the development of the society should be appreciated and rewarded. According to him, Disu contributed meaningfully to the growth of the institution and put in over two decades of meritorious service to the institution.
He said that just as people were being rewarded for meritorious service, so also should there be sanctions on defaulters, to strike a balance.
Disu said on the occasion that those personnel in the tertiary institutions, whether as a vice-chancellor, provost, lecturer or student, all had sacrosanct duties to perform. “It is must be done to the best of our abilities, because it is not by chance that we were given the opportunities.
“We have to mould the children, the future of the country; we cannot afford to toy with them, we must put in our best,’’ he said.
Disu said that the incoming government had been given a historic duty to perform, and should give education a priority. “Education is not an industry to be treated like any other industry. “As far back as the `50s and `60s, Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo of the defunct Western Region put 50 per cent of the budgetary allocation into education. “If today we are celebrating 10, eight or 13 per cent of the budgetary allocation to education, then we need to do more.
“UNESCO has said 26 per cent; but for us in the tertiary institutions, it should be more than that. “Because if you get it right in education, you get it right in any other sector. But if you get it wrong in education, then forget about other sectors. “The new government must endeavour to systematically increase the budgetary allocation in education,’’ the former registrar said. According to him, education is expensive and may not get the result in a short while, but will definitely reap a good fruit.
“A Yoruba adage says that if you build bridges and structures and you do not build children, the children will grow up to destroy the bridges and structures,’’ he said. Disu, however, chastised the school authorities on how they utilised their allocations. “It is now left for us in the industry to be mindful of how we spend the allocation. “To whom much is given, much is expected; so, whether a vice-chancellor, provost, registrar, please ensure you carry out your duty because it is a sacred duty,’’ he said.
The former registrar said that with good education, there will be no terrorist attacks. “Our children in the North-East will realise that they have a stake in the country; thus the need for their protection,” Disu added. (Vanguard)

Ajayi Crowther University Post UTME Form is Out – 2015/16

The Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) invites qualified and interested members of the public to her 2015/2016 academic session undergraduate admission exercise.
Ajayi Crowther University Post UTME – Eligibility.
(i) 100 Level
All candidates applying for admission into any 100 level undergraduate programme of ACU must possess a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes at not more two (2) sittings in SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or its equivalent.
(ii) 200 Level / Direct Entry
Direct Entry requirements are as stated in the JAMB Brochure.
Applicants are to:
i. Obtain 2015 JAMB admission forms for 100 Level or Direct Entry for 200 Level;
ii. Sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME);
iii. Apply online at ww w .acu.edu.ng;
iv. Participate in a Post UTME Test.
No admission into ACU will be granted without participation in the Post UTME Test.
Candidates who are awaiting their O’ Level and/or A’ Level results can also apply.
See also: Ajayi Crowther University School Fees Schedule.
Ajayi Crowther University Post UTME – Available Programme.
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
i. B.A. English
ii. B.A. Christian Studies
iii. B.A. Theology
iv. B.A. Comparative Religions
v. B.A. History and International Studies
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
i. B.Sc. Accounting
ii. B.Sc. Banking & Finance
iii. B.Sc. Business Administration
iv. B.Sc. Economics
v. B.Sc. Mass Communication
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
i. B.Sc. Microbiology
ii. B.Sc. Computer Science
iii. B.Sc. Computer Science (Information and Communication Technology Option)
iv. B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
v. B.Sc. Geology and Mineral Sciences
vi. B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
vii. B.Sc. Biochemistry
FACULTY OF LAW
– LLB Degree Programme
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMESIN ALL FACULTIES
Candidates with less than 5 O’ Level credit passes can apply
foDiploma Programmes leading to a Degree
(iii.) PART‐TIME DIPLOMA IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates into Part‐Time Diploma in Religious Studies.
Admission Requirements:
(a) WAEC/GCE/NECO O/L Certificate. Five Credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings;OR
(b) Certificate or Diploma in theology from recognized Bible
College or Theological Seminary;OR
(c) Grade II Teachers’ Certificate with at least five credits including English Language;OR
(d) OND or HND Certificate or its equivalent;OR
(e) Graduates of recognized Universities.
Ajayi Crowther University Post UTME – Method of Application.
(a) Candidates are expected to go to the University website (www.acu.edu.ng)to complete the online Application Form.
(b) In the alternative, download and complete the Application Form from the University websit e (www.acu.edu.ng).Then attach photocopy of the teller and submit the completed Application Form by post or by hand to:The Registrar, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, P.M.B. 1066, Oyo Town.
(c) APPLICATION FORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING SELLING POINTS
i. Oyo State:
a) Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo Town, Ogbomosho Road, Oyo.
b) Archbishop’s Palace, 3 Arigidi Street, Old Bodija, Ibadan.
c) St. James’ Cathedral, Oke‐Bola, Ibadan.
ii. Lagos State:
a) Christ Church Cathedral, 29, Marina, Lagos.
b) Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church Cathedral, Oba Akinjobi Road, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.
iii. Ogun State:
a) Bishopscourt, Onikolobo, Abeokuta,
b) Bishopscourt, Ejinrin Road, Ijebu‐Ode.
iv. Ondo State:
a) Bishopscourt, Anglican Diocese, Ife Road, Ondo,
b) Bishopscourt, Anglican Diocese, Alagbaka GRA, Akure.
v. Ekiti State:Bishopscourt, Anglican Diocese, Ado‐Ekiti.
vi. Osun State:Bishopscourt, Anglican Diocese, Isale Aro, Osogbo.
vii. Kwara State:Bishopscourt GRA, Fate Road, Ilorin.
viii. Edo State:Bishopscourt, Anglican Diocese, Evbiemwen Street, off Iyaro, Benin City.
ix. Delta State:Bishopscourt, 60, Dennis Osadebay Way, Asaba.
x. Abuja:Crowther Radio, All Saints House, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
xi. Rivers State:Bishopscourt, Anglican Diocese, Harley Street, old GRA, Port‐Harcourt.
xii. Enugu State:Bishopscourt, 40, Nanfia Street, Independence Layout, Enugu.
(d)Forms would also be available to candidates who are unable to obtain forms until the dates of the Post UTME Test.
Methodof Payment
Candidates are to make payment of ₦6,000.00 (Six Thousand Naira Only) to any of the following Banks:
Bank Name AccountNo
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc – 9202409902
Skye Bank Plc – 1770968562
Guaranty Trust Bank – 0050684338
First Bank Plc – 2013309767
Ensure you fill your details on the Bank teller as follows: Phone Number/ Surname and Other names.
Enquiries
Send all enquiries to: admissions@acu.edu.ng
For details about Ajayi Crowther University visit our websit e (www.acu.edu.ng) or Contact the Office of the Registrar, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo Tel: 0814-592-0637, 0810-440-8768 or 0810-444-0029.
About Ajayi Crowther University.
Ajayi Crowther University, founded in 2005 is one of the foremost private universities in Nigeria located on the former grounds of the renowned St. Andrew’s College, Oyo founded in 1896. The University, in the same tradition of the College and indeed the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), offers qualitative education to its students both in character and learning.
Our fee schedule which include tuition and accommodation is highly competitive and there is a Scholarship Scheme for indigent students. The University is only 25 minutes drive from Ibadan on Oyo‐Ogbomoso road.

Maltina Teacher Of the Year Competition – 2015

Who’s the best teacher in Nigeria? Teachers of Public Secondary Schools in Nigeria are invited to apply.
The Maltina Teacher of the Year is an initiative designed to recognize, celebrate and motivate teachers of Public Secondary Schools in Nigeria.
Everywhere in the world, teachers play a vital role in training, coaching and determining the quality of education and this is critical to sustainable national development.
As it is widely said, the children are the future of the nation and whatever you do for a child ultimately impacts the nation.
Collection of applications will open today, 20th May 2015 and last till 30th June 2015. Interested teachers are to download application forms from http://www.maltina-nigeria.com /MaltinaTOTYApplicationForm.zip. Applications forms should be completed and uploaded to the website or sent by post to P.M.B. 12632, Marina, Lagos.
All applications will be subjected to an intense selection and judging process. An external and independent panel of judges has been constituted to ensure transparency, credibility and objectivity of the initiative. The 5 – step evaluation process of the entries received will result in 37 champions (one per state and the FCT). From amongst these State Champions, the Maltina Teacher of the Year will emerge. All State Champions and National Winners will be celebrated in a grand ceremony on October 5 2015 in commemoration of World Teachers Day.

Crawford University Post-UTME Form is Out – 2015/2016

Authorities of the Crawford University is inviting suitably qualified candidates for admission into their various undergraduate programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.
Crawford University Admission General Requirement.
Candidates applying for admission into any undergraduate programme of Crawford University must possess a minimum offive (5) O’Level Credit passesat not more than two sittings in SSCE, GCE, NECO or their equivalent, which must includeCredit passes in English Language and Mathematicswhile the candidates must in addition satisfy the specific requirements for each programme.
Candidates who seek direct entry admission into 200 Level of a degree programme must have any of the following:
(i) B. Sc degree of a recognized university in a related field.
(ii) Two (2) A’Level passes in the relevant courses acceptable to the University.
(iii) O.N.D upper credit or H.N.D. in relevant courses.
Candidates awaiting results can also apply provided they have the assurance that such results will be available by September 2015.
How to Get Crawford University Post UTME.
To apply, download the application form from the following link; http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng/forms /Post%20UTME%20Form.pdf.

Lagos State University Varsity students in dying minutes school fees rush

Students of the Lagos State Polytechnic, (LASPOTECH) Schools of Part-Time Studies Regular, SPTSR are in a last minute rush to pay their school fees so as to be able to write their exams.
With just four days to their first semester exams, reports gathered that some students have already fallen victim of the school's policy of no school fees, no exams as many of the students who are yet to pay their school fees have been prevented from entering exams hall which amounts to an automatic carryover.
It was also discovered that the majority of the students studying for National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are yet to pay their fees and those mostly affected are the new intakes; ND 1 and HND1 who always pay higher to regularise their admission.
As new intakes, they are expected to pay acceptance fee which means the students have accepted the admission offered by the school. This fee must be paid before such a student can access his/her portal before the school fees can be paid.
A visit to the Department of Mass Communication revealed that the students were the most affected by the school policy of no school fees, no exams. At the department, our reporter saw some students looking dejected and unhappy because they were unable to write the day’s paper.
One of the affected students named Mike said that he had to face the penalty because he was yet to pay his fees.
He lamented:
“With the way I’m seeing things, I think I will defer my admission because I am yet to meet up with the amount required for me to write my first semester examination and this is very strange to me compared to where I am coming from.
My former school always admits students to write their first semester exams even when we are yet to pay our school fees because they know we will surely pay before the second semester exams but that is not the system here. I feel sad this is how things play out.
The first two days our exam started was okay because they allowed us write the papers. But that suddenly changed when I got to my exam Hall for Theory of Mass Communication. I was shown the way out of the exam hall when external invigilators came asking for our exams docket. When I couldn’t present mine I was asked to leave the exam hall,” he said.
I have made some payments like the ICT and acceptance fee, leaving me with the mandatory 60 per cent instalment of the tuition fee. Many of my mates coming in as freshers are not finding it funny because only 70 percent of my classmates have paid theirs as at the first week of our exams and some who had part of their fee paid theirs last week and some of us who are yet to pay and were sent out of the exams hall on Saturday had to go begging friends in class to help them do last minute transfer to enable them pay since the school system of payment is online.”
Most of those affected by this development are the newly admitted National Diploma 1 and Higher National Diploma 1 students that are hoping regularize their admission. From our investigation, students of Mass Communication are paying more than other departments. HND1 Mass Comm students pay N13,300 acceptance fee, N2,050 for third party payment and N70,500 as school fee.
The inability of a student to pay the mandatory 60 per cent means that he or she will not write the first semester exams and likely withdraw.

30 Auchi polytechnic students among 41 cultists paraded in Edo

Edo police have paraded 41 suspected cultists, including 30 Auchi polytechnic students, allegedly responsible for the killings and destruction of property.

Many Nigerian youth, especially students, are actively involved in CULTISM (Campus Waka)

Solomon Arase, Inspector General of Police (Premiumtimesng)
Edo police have paraded 41 suspected cultists, including 30Auchi polytechnicstudents, allegedly responsible for the killings and destruction of property.
Eleven of the suspects are alleged cult leaders while the rest are student and artisan cultists who have played various roles in recent violent clashes.
The Police spokesperson,Emmanuel Ojukwu, said the suspects were nabbed by the crack team recently set up by IGP Solomon Arase.

“This afternoon, I am presenting before you some persons suspected to have played ignoble roles in acts of terror, vicious inter and intra-cult conflicts that have led to avoidable loss of lives and destruction of property in Edo State," Ojukwu said.

“The suspects who are leaders of cult confraternities are also being interrogated for their conspitorial involvement in the murder of ten Nigerians, including one late Ojo Aye Adu, 55, between Aprril 2015 and May 2015 in Edo State."

He noted that membership of the cult groups are not limited to students as is believed by many.
"As you will find out the cult group membership is not limited to students but also include artisans, civil servants, businessmen, public office holders and professionals in other areas of life."

Ojukwu said the student cultists are linked to the murder of oneConstance Iyoha, a 23-year-old apprentice interior decorator who died during a fracas among members of cult groups.

Federal Government Upgrades Four Colleges Of Education To Universities

The decision was taken at a meeting of the council, presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the conversion of four federal colleges of education to universities.

Minister of Information, Patricia Akwashiki, and Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, briefed State House correspondents of the meeting’s outcome.Shekarau listed the affected colleges of education as Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (now Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo); Federal College of Education, Zaria (now Federal University of Education, Zaria); Federal College of Education, Kano (now Federal University of Education, Kano);and Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri (now Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri).

The minister explained that the colleges of education were part of the 21 federal colleges of education that had been awarding degree programmes in the last three decades under the close supervision of the different universities they are affiliated to.

He said the council considered the need for further quality in teaching service, hence the conversion of the colleges to universities since more graduates would be needed in the teaching profession.
“We are heading to having more graduates in the teaching profession and hence the need for these universities to produce graduates in education. If we need quality education, we need quality teachers,” he said.
Shekarau explained that the next step was for the Ministry of Justice to prepare amendment to the laws establishing the colleges.

This, he explained, would be followed by some administrative changes.

The minister added that the council had approved the establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo, Benue State.

Until the approval, the university was said to be the College of Medical Health Sciences under the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

He said the institution had now been granted autonomy as part of continuous efforts to ensure quality graduates into the various fields of medicine and sciences.
“So, a total of five universities were approved at the council meeting today,” the minister added.

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*.Environmental Health Technician EVT
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*.Health Education Technician HET
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2015 Cowbell National Maths Competition Results

This is to everyone who participated in the First Stage of the 2015 Cowbell National Secondary Schools Mathematics Competition (NASSMAC) held nationwide that they can now check their results online.

Results of participants throughout Nigeria are accessible from the Promasidor Nigeria Limited portal at http://www.promasidor.com /2015_first_stage.php

Fed Poly Unwana Shut Down Over Land Dispute

Prof Ogbonna Ibe-Enwo, the Rector, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo in Ebonyi, says the institution has been closed down indefinitely following a land dispute.
Ibe-Enwo newsmen on Tuesday in Afikpo that the action followed a crisis that erupted between the host community and the institution over some parcels of land.
He said the order for the indefinite closure of the school became imperative in order to ensure the safety of the students.
According to the rector, the closure of the institution is also to forestall possible reprisals from the host community.
“Management took the decision in the best interest of the students. It is believed that the measure will also safeguard the property of the institution.
“We have directed all students to vacate the school today, Tuesday, May 19, pending the return of normalcy to the institution.
“In the meantime, we are negotiating with community leaders and other key stakeholders to ensure quick and amicable resolution of the crisis,’’ Ibe-Enwo said.
The rector described the development as unfortunate and called for understanding from the host community.
“This development is unfortunate and something that could have been resolved through dialogue.’’
However, the rector said security had been beefed up within the school premises.
Meanwhile, a source which pleaded anonymity, said the crisis started in the early hours of Tuesday when some of the aggrieved villagers invaded the school premises.
The source said the invaders destroyed properties and burnt tractors used for grading of the internal roads in the institution.
The source further noted that no fewer than 1,000 angry youths from the community armed with machetes and other dangerous weapons invaded the institution.
According to the source, the angry mob also left many students severely injured while property worth millions of naira were destroyed.
The Ebonyi Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Chris Anyanwu, when contacted, declined comments, saying the Command was yet to be briefed on the incident.
Meanwhile, a member of the community who spoke to NAN on condition of anonymity, said the erection of new structure on the disputed parcel of land was the immediate cause of the fracas.
Both the community and the institution are laying claim to that parcel of land. (NAN)

Azuka Obiejogo HND graduate forges Okonjo-Iweala’s recommendation letter for EFCC job

A job seeker,Azuka Obiejogo, has been arrested by theEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) for forging a recommendation letter in the name of the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
EFCC spokesman,Wilson Uwujaren, said Obiejogo, who holds a Higher National Diploma from a polytechnic in Anambra State, allegedly applied for jobs at the EFCC and other government agencies using the forged recommendation letter.
“Obiejogo is a Higher National Diploma holder. He forged a reference letter from the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and along with his curriculum vitae, requested employment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company," Uwajaren said.
Obiejogo was arraigned before Justice Muawiyah Idris of an Abuja High Court on six counts bordering on forgery.
His charge read:
“That you, Azuka Obiejogo, on or about August 11, 2014, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, intentionally induced the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to employ you as Account Officer II by presenting a forged reference letter titled, ‘Reference on Obiejogo Raymond Azuka’, purportedly made by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, recommending you as a worthy officer fit for employment and which act caused harm to the reputation of TETFUND.”
According to the EFCC, the offence was contrary to Section 320(b) and punishable under Section 322 of the Penal Code, CAP 532, Law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1990.
The accused pled not guilty and Justice Idris adjourned the case till June 2, 2015 for hearing of the bail application and commencement of trial.
Justice Idris ordered that Obiejogo be remanded in Kuje Prisons.