President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of new Chancellors for the 38 Federal Universities in the country.
This was contained in a statement signed by the minister signed by Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau.
The new chancellors are;
1. Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar (Sokoto) University of Ibadan.
2. Emir of Kano Alh. Muhammadu Sanusi II (Kano), University of Benin.
3. Obot Akara, Umo Adiaka (Akwa-Ibom), Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola.
4. Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe (Anambra), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
5. Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu (Bauchi), Federal University of Technology, Akure.
6. Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha (Adamawa), Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
7. Tor Tiv, Akawe Torkula (Benue), University of Calabar.
8. Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar (Niger), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
9. Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar (Gombe), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.
10. Asagba of Asaba, Chike Edozien (Delta), Federal University, Gashua.
11. Isuoha 1 of Ohaisu, Afikpo, Ezeogu Engr. Ewa Elechi (Ebonyi), Federal University, Gusau; Ewi of Ado-Ekiti.
12. Oba Michael Adejugbe (Ekiti), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
13. Igwe Chikezie Agubuzu (Enugu), National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.
14. Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V (Cross-River), University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
15. Obi of Obinugwu, Orju, Eze Cletus Ikechukwu Ilomuanya (Imo), Federal University, Birnin Kebbi.
16. Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje (Jigawa), University of Uyo.
17. Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris (Kaduna), Federal University of Technology, Minna.
18. Oni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade (Osun), University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
19. Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Muhammadu Kabir Usman (Katsina), University of Ilorin.
20. Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar (Kebbi), University of Port-Harcourt.
21. Attah of Igala, Michael Idakwo Ameh Oboni II (Kogi), Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
22. Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Sulu Gambari (Kwara), University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
23. Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu (Lagos), University of Sokoto.
24. Emir of Lafia, Alhaji Isa Mustapha Agwai (Nasarawa) Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State.
25. Shehu of Borno, Mustapha Umar El-Kanemi (Borno), University of Lagos.
26. Amanayabo of Twon Brass, King Alfred Papa Prieye Diette Spiff (Bayelsa), Bayero University, Kano.
27. Ibedaowei of Bomo Clan, King Joshua Igbugburu (Bayelsa) Federal University, Lafia.
28. Olowo of Owo, Oba Victor Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi III (Ondo) University of Jos.
29. Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III (Oyo); University of Maiduguri.
30. Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba (Plateau), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
31. Amanayabo of Opobo, King Dandeson Douglas, JEKI V (Rivers) Federal University, Dutsin-Ma.
32. Aku Uka of Wukari, Dr. Shekarau Masa-Ibi II (Taraba) Federal University, Dutse.
33. Ona of Abaji, Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa (FCT) Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State.
34. Emir of Anka, Mohammed Attahiru Ahmed (Zamfara) Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.
35. Ochidoma IV, Elias Ikoyi Obekpa (Benue) Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State.
36. Emir of Fika, Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Idrisa (Yobe) Federal University, Lokoja.
37. Eze Eberechi M. Dick (Abia), University of Abuja.
38. Alake of Egba, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III (Ogun), Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebo
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Saturday, 2 May 2015
Osun to continue free school food for 250,000 pupils Osun state has said it will continue to feed over 250,000 pupils under it’s ‘O-Meals' School Feeding and Health Programme despite rumours that it plans to scrap the program over paucity of funds.
Primary school pupils in Osun state will continue
to get free food under the government’s ‘O-Meals' School Feeding and
Health Programme.
The Permanent Secretary in Osun
state Ministry of Education, Lawrence Oyeniran, said this while
answering questions on the OSBC Radio 104.5FM Yoruba weekly programme, 'Lagbo Eto Eko'.
Oyeniran said the Governor Rauf Aregbesola
government is committed to the program and asked the 3,000 food vendors
employed in the scheme to continue to feed the over 250,000 pupils
benefiting from the scheme.
There had been
speculations that the state government plans to scrap the program over
paucity of funds but the Permanent Secretary assured that this was not
the case.
He said the rumours were being peddled
by 'enemies of masses' and revealed that the government had reached an
agreement with the O-meals vendors to resume as usual.
Covenant University begins use of card readers for exam accreditation Covenant University said it has deployed biometrics devices, popularly known as card readers, for the conduct of its on-going examination.
The university is well known for its engagement of technology in
its activities and has been awarded the “Best ICT-driven University” in
Nigeria and West Africa.
The Director, Centre for Systems and Information Services of the university, Pastor Abolade Afolabi, explained that the introduction of the smart card readers was to solve the challenge of students having to go through the rigour of printing out their Course Evaluation Forms in order to sit for examination, Punch reports.
Another reason, according to him, is to forestall any form of examination malpractice.
INEC deployed a similar technology in the recently concluded general elections.
Before the introduction of the card readers examinations, students were expected to complete their course registration and clearance on the portal and print out the evaluation form. The forms were presented to invigilators at the examination venue before they were eligible to write the exam.
Afolabi further explained that “the card readers use a highly secured cryptographic technology that is commonly used for devices that perform secure transactions, such as payment terminals. The devices contain Green List, that is, names of students who have been evaluated for a particular course and are eligible to take the examination.”
The University’s Director of Academic Planning Unit, Dr. Akan Williams, also claimed that with the introduction of the card readers, examination malpractice had been curtailed to a large extent. Though the use of the device was not without some initial challenges, Williams stated that they had recorded up to 90 per cent success.
The Director, Centre for Systems and Information Services of the university, Pastor Abolade Afolabi, explained that the introduction of the smart card readers was to solve the challenge of students having to go through the rigour of printing out their Course Evaluation Forms in order to sit for examination, Punch reports.
Another reason, according to him, is to forestall any form of examination malpractice.
INEC deployed a similar technology in the recently concluded general elections.
Before the introduction of the card readers examinations, students were expected to complete their course registration and clearance on the portal and print out the evaluation form. The forms were presented to invigilators at the examination venue before they were eligible to write the exam.
Afolabi further explained that “the card readers use a highly secured cryptographic technology that is commonly used for devices that perform secure transactions, such as payment terminals. The devices contain Green List, that is, names of students who have been evaluated for a particular course and are eligible to take the examination.”
The University’s Director of Academic Planning Unit, Dr. Akan Williams, also claimed that with the introduction of the card readers, examination malpractice had been curtailed to a large extent. Though the use of the device was not without some initial challenges, Williams stated that they had recorded up to 90 per cent success.
Banks to Pay BUK School Fee, Other Charges – 2014/15
Authorities of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) have published the
list of banks where undergraduates are required to pay the 2014/2015
academic session registration fees into.
Before you proceed, check: BUK School Fees Schedule.
PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEES AS FOLLOWS:
1. ACCEPTANCE FEE
A.
Before you proceed, check: BUK School Fees Schedule.
PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEES AS FOLLOWS:
1. ACCEPTANCE FEE
- BAYERO UNIVERSITY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
- ACCOUNT NAME: BUK STUDENTS REGISTRATION ACCOUNT
- ACCOUNT NO : 030400079
- BAYERO UNIVERSITY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
- ACCOUNT NAME: BUK STUDENTS HOSTEL ACCOMODATION
- ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NO : 030400086
A.
- FIDELITY BANK PLC (B.U.K BRANCH)
- ACCOUNT NAME: BAYERO UNIVERSITY MICROFINANCE BANK LTD
- ACCOUNT NO : 6020007367
- FIDELITY BANK PLC (B.U.K BRANCH)
- ACCOUNT NAME: BAYERO UNIVERSITY MICROFINANCE BANK LTD
- ACCOUNT NO : 6020007367
- UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA)
- ACCOUNT NAME: BAYERO UNIVERSITY MICROFINANCE BANK LTD
- ACCOUNT NO: 1019011
Friday, 1 May 2015
A failed attempt by a motorcyclist to overtake has led to the death of an AAU student. The female student was crushed to death by a lorry after falling of the motorcycle...
A young lady believed to be a student of theAmbrose Alli University(AAU), Ekpoma, has died in an accident involving a lorry.
The unidentified student was crushed to death in the accident that occurred on Monday evening along Uhumudumun Road in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.
According to an eyewitness the accident happened when the motorcycle carrying the girl collided with another motorcycle he was trying to overtake.
The girl then fell off the motorcycle and was crushed by the oncoming tipper.
9ja school Gist gathered that her corpse was taken to a mortuary by officers from the Iruekpen Division of theFederal Road Safety Corps(FRSC).
The unidentified student was crushed to death in the accident that occurred on Monday evening along Uhumudumun Road in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.
According to an eyewitness the accident happened when the motorcycle carrying the girl collided with another motorcycle he was trying to overtake.
The girl then fell off the motorcycle and was crushed by the oncoming tipper.
9ja school Gist gathered that her corpse was taken to a mortuary by officers from the Iruekpen Division of theFederal Road Safety Corps(FRSC).
Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin, Basic General Nursing and Post Basic Nursing admission forms for the 2015/2016 academic session are now on sale.
Authorities of the Kwara State
College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin, invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for their Basic General Nursing and Post Basic Nursing programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.
The Event Schedule is as follows for Basic General Nursing ONLY:
1. Entrance Examination: Wednesday, 22nd of July 2015.
2. Interview Dates: Monday-Wednesday, 17th-19th August 2015.
3. Resumption Date: Monday, 5th October 2015.
Admission Requirements:
1. O/Level Credits in all Science Subjects; Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology! PASS in any of the Subjects not accepted!
2. Awaiting result not accepted!
3. Citizen Certificate
4. Birth Certificate
Cost of Forms:
1. Basic General Nursing: N7,500:00
2. Post Basic Nursing: N10,500:00
Click Hereto apply.
Note:
1. NABTEB Certificate/Result is not acceptable.
2. Make sure you submit a photocopy of your INVOICE SLIP (Payment Evidence) to the Bursary Department for Record / clearing purpose.
3. There is no room for omission of any of the EVENTS DATE; You are to make sure you participate in any stage of the above exercises that concerns you!
4. You should enter all the required data on-line before you click on SUBMIT during the registration!
College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin, invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for their Basic General Nursing and Post Basic Nursing programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.
The Event Schedule is as follows for Basic General Nursing ONLY:
1. Entrance Examination: Wednesday, 22nd of July 2015.
2. Interview Dates: Monday-Wednesday, 17th-19th August 2015.
3. Resumption Date: Monday, 5th October 2015.
Admission Requirements:
1. O/Level Credits in all Science Subjects; Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology! PASS in any of the Subjects not accepted!
2. Awaiting result not accepted!
3. Citizen Certificate
4. Birth Certificate
Cost of Forms:
1. Basic General Nursing: N7,500:00
2. Post Basic Nursing: N10,500:00
Click Hereto apply.
Note:
1. NABTEB Certificate/Result is not acceptable.
2. Make sure you submit a photocopy of your INVOICE SLIP (Payment Evidence) to the Bursary Department for Record / clearing purpose.
3. There is no room for omission of any of the EVENTS DATE; You are to make sure you participate in any stage of the above exercises that concerns you!
4. You should enter all the required data on-line before you click on SUBMIT during the registration!
Lagos State University, LASU management cancelled earlier scheduled meeting with all full-time students
The Management of Lagos State University wishes to announce that the meeting earlier scheduled to hold with all LASU Full-Time students tomorrow Thursday 30thApril, 2015 at the LTV 8, Hall 1 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The University Management regrets all form of inconveniences the cancellation might have caused to all our dear students
The University Management regrets all form of inconveniences the cancellation might have caused to all our dear students
University of Jos, UNIJOS M.Sc. Conservation Biology admission application form for the 2015/2016 academic session is now on sale.
University of Jos Biological Conservatory A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI)
The Postgraduate School of the University of Jos runs a12-monthprogramme in Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Conservation Biology in the Department of Zoology. The programme covers various aspects of the theory and practice of biodiversity conservation, including the ecologic- economic and scientific basis for conservation. It also exposes students to field practical experiences and builds their capacity to design and execute sound scientific research works in conservation biology. Although students undertake ecological studies in various aspects of biodiversity conservation, emphasis is often on Ornithology.
About APLORI
APLORI’s academic authority resides in the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Jos. The Institute was established in 2001 as a training and research outfit. It is located in the Amurum Forest Reserve in Laminga (Jos- East LGA) in a serene environment that is very conductive for teaching, learning and research. APLORI has teaching and research affiliations with a number foreign Universities and International environmental Organizations. A 24- hour power supply and reliable internet connection ensures high intellectual productivity among staff and students of the institute. Students admitted into APLORI’s M.Sc. Programme usually enjoy some form ofscholarship award.
Target Group
The course is designed for young Nigerian Biological Scientist with a craving for carrier opportunities in conservation of renewable natural resources. Qualified Applicants from elsewhere especially in West African are also welcome.
Admission is opened to all holders of at least aBachelor of Science Degree SECOND CLASS HONOURS (Lower Division)from a recognized university, in any of the following disciplines:Zoology, Biology, Botany, Forestry and /or wildlife, Wildlife Management,or anyEnvironment Science.
To purchase application form, aspiring candidates should click hereand follow the instructions.
For more information contact us on 07032930199. Completed application forms together with an application letter containing the Applicant’s email address and telephone number must be returned to the institute before1st July, 2015.Applications that do not contain all the requisite materials will not be processed. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a combined written and oral interview. Please contact us ataploriapleventis[at] unijos.edu.ngfor further enquiries.
The Postgraduate School of the University of Jos runs a12-monthprogramme in Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Conservation Biology in the Department of Zoology. The programme covers various aspects of the theory and practice of biodiversity conservation, including the ecologic- economic and scientific basis for conservation. It also exposes students to field practical experiences and builds their capacity to design and execute sound scientific research works in conservation biology. Although students undertake ecological studies in various aspects of biodiversity conservation, emphasis is often on Ornithology.
About APLORI
APLORI’s academic authority resides in the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Jos. The Institute was established in 2001 as a training and research outfit. It is located in the Amurum Forest Reserve in Laminga (Jos- East LGA) in a serene environment that is very conductive for teaching, learning and research. APLORI has teaching and research affiliations with a number foreign Universities and International environmental Organizations. A 24- hour power supply and reliable internet connection ensures high intellectual productivity among staff and students of the institute. Students admitted into APLORI’s M.Sc. Programme usually enjoy some form ofscholarship award.
Target Group
The course is designed for young Nigerian Biological Scientist with a craving for carrier opportunities in conservation of renewable natural resources. Qualified Applicants from elsewhere especially in West African are also welcome.
Admission is opened to all holders of at least aBachelor of Science Degree SECOND CLASS HONOURS (Lower Division)from a recognized university, in any of the following disciplines:Zoology, Biology, Botany, Forestry and /or wildlife, Wildlife Management,or anyEnvironment Science.
To purchase application form, aspiring candidates should click hereand follow the instructions.
For more information contact us on 07032930199. Completed application forms together with an application letter containing the Applicant’s email address and telephone number must be returned to the institute before1st July, 2015.Applications that do not contain all the requisite materials will not be processed. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a combined written and oral interview. Please contact us ataploriapleventis[at] unijos.edu.ngfor further enquiries.
University of Port-Harcourt, UNIPORT Senate decision on the abolition of 50% surcharge on school charges.
At its 405th Meeting [Extraordinary] held on Wednesday, 8th April, 2015, Senate received and considered a submission from the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. A. O. Efemini on the above subject matter.
After an exhaustive deliberation on the matter, Senate approved as follows:
I. ABOLITION OF 50% SURCHARGE ON SCHOOL CHARGES;
II. STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER ONLINE AND PRINT OUT THEIR COURSE REGISTRATION FORMS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SESSION;
III. STUDENTS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT 3 COPIES OF THE REGISTRATION FORMS TO THEIR DEPARTMENTS;
IV. THE DEPARTMENT WILL IN TURN FORWARD ONE COPY OF EACH FORM TO THE FACULTY OFFICER AND OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS;
V. EACH UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A FILE FOR EACH STUDENT AND MUST BE REFERRED TO WHEN NECESSARY TO RESOLVE ISSUES OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC STATUS;
VI. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT ONLY STUDENTS WHO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTION (II) AND (III) SHOULD BE TREATED AS STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION CONCERNED;
VII. STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO REGISTER AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SESSION SHALL ROLL OVER TO THE NEXT SESSION AND SUCH STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL FROM STUDY (APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL FROM STUDY IS FOR ONE YEAR IN THE FIRST INSTANCE AND THEREAFTER RENEWABLE FOR ANOTHER ONE YEAR ONLY,SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF TIME ALLOWED FOR THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY AS STIPULATED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC POLICIES OF THE UNIVERSITY);
VIII. ANY STAFF WHO AIDS ANY STUDENT TO BREACH THIS PROCEDURE SHALL FACE APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS;
IX. IMPLEMENTATION SHOULD COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY (2014/2015 SESSION).
The above decision of Senate is hereby conveyed to you for necessary action, please.
After an exhaustive deliberation on the matter, Senate approved as follows:
I. ABOLITION OF 50% SURCHARGE ON SCHOOL CHARGES;
II. STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER ONLINE AND PRINT OUT THEIR COURSE REGISTRATION FORMS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SESSION;
III. STUDENTS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT 3 COPIES OF THE REGISTRATION FORMS TO THEIR DEPARTMENTS;
IV. THE DEPARTMENT WILL IN TURN FORWARD ONE COPY OF EACH FORM TO THE FACULTY OFFICER AND OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS;
V. EACH UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A FILE FOR EACH STUDENT AND MUST BE REFERRED TO WHEN NECESSARY TO RESOLVE ISSUES OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC STATUS;
VI. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT ONLY STUDENTS WHO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTION (II) AND (III) SHOULD BE TREATED AS STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION CONCERNED;
VII. STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO REGISTER AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SESSION SHALL ROLL OVER TO THE NEXT SESSION AND SUCH STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL FROM STUDY (APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL FROM STUDY IS FOR ONE YEAR IN THE FIRST INSTANCE AND THEREAFTER RENEWABLE FOR ANOTHER ONE YEAR ONLY,SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF TIME ALLOWED FOR THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY AS STIPULATED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC POLICIES OF THE UNIVERSITY);
VIII. ANY STAFF WHO AIDS ANY STUDENT TO BREACH THIS PROCEDURE SHALL FACE APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS;
IX. IMPLEMENTATION SHOULD COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY (2014/2015 SESSION).
The above decision of Senate is hereby conveyed to you for necessary action, please.
Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation, ASMAF scholarship award application for female undergraduates is out – 2014/2015 edition.
The trustees of Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation (ASMAF) announce the foundation’s scholarship award for 2014/2015 academic year.
Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation (ASMAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to awarding scholarships to bright but financially handicapped young Nigerian females for tertiary level education in professional courses and leadership and life skill development.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
1. Be female INDIGENT and Nigerian citizen embarking on tertiary level qualifications for the first time.
2.Have gained admission to or be enrolled in a full-time accredited undergraduate programme in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Accountancy, Actuary, Architecture or any professional course in any public university in Nigeria.
3.Demonstrate commitment to academic and professional excellence and possess strong leadership potential.
Method of Application
1. Interested and eligible applicants should collect form from the Student Affairs Office or go to www.asmaf.org.
2.Deadline for collection and submission of application is Friday, May 29, 2015. Late application will not be accepted.
3.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
4.Selection board decisions are final.
Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU resumption date for the commencement of 2014/2015 academic session has bee reschedule
The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have revised the resumption date for the commencement of the 2014/2015 academic session.
The resumption date that was earlier fixed for Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 has been rescheduled toSunday, May 17th, 2015.
Before you proceed, check: OAU School Fees Schedule 2014/15.
Returning undergraduates are required to resume back on campus onSunday, May 31st, 2015.
OAU First/Harmattan semester will commence on Monday, June 1, 2015.
The resumption date that was earlier fixed for Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 has been rescheduled toSunday, May 17th, 2015.
Before you proceed, check: OAU School Fees Schedule 2014/15.
Returning undergraduates are required to resume back on campus onSunday, May 31st, 2015.
OAU First/Harmattan semester will commence on Monday, June 1, 2015.
Afe Babalola University Post UTME Form is Out – 2015/2016
This is to inform the general public that the management of the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to its various undergraduate programmes admission for the 2015/2016 academic session.
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) situated in Ado Ekiti is a Federal Government licensed private University. All programmes offered in ABUAD are approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The University is fully residential for all Students.
Teaching facilities on ground:Fully furnished air-conditioned classrooms; 14 separate laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Research, Nursing, Mechatronics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Histology and Anatomy; virtual and physical libraries, LexisNexis, academic on-line e-library, Law Pavilion e-library and Compul Law e-library; Interconnectivity for all colleges and hostels; modern sporting facilities for soccer, tennis, handball, volley ball, badminton and so on.
ABUAD Available Undergraduate Programmes.
(1) COLLEGE OF LAW(5years) – LL.B LAW
(2) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
(i) Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S) – 6 years, (ii) B.Sc Nursing Sciences – 5 years (iii) Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) – 5 years.
(3) BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES – 4 Years
(i) B.Sc Anatomy (ii) B.Sc Physiology (iii) B.Sc Human Nutrition and Dietetics
(4) COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (5years)
(i) B.Eng Mechanical Engineering (ii) B.Eng Mechatronics Engineering (iii) B.Eng Electrical/ Electronics Engineering (iv) B.Eng Petroleum Engineering (v) B.Eng Civil Engineering (vi) B.Eng Chemical Engineering (vii) B.Eng Computer Engineering.
(5) COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (4 years)
(i) B.Sc Microbiology (ii) B.Sc Human Biology (iii) B.Sc Agricultural Science (iv) B.Sc Biochemistry (v) B.Sc Chemistry (vi) B.Sc Industrial Chemistry (vii) B.Sc Computer Science (viii) B.Sc Mathematics (ix) B.Sc Geology. (x) B.Sc Physics
(6) COLLEGE OFSOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (4 years)
(I) B.Sc Economics (ii) B.Sc Accounting (iii) B.Sc Banking and Finance (iv) B.Sc Business Administration (v) B.Sc Tourism and Events Management. (vi) B.Sc Political Science (vii) B.Sc International Relations and Diplomacy (viii)B.Sc Peace and Conflict Studies (ix) B.Sc Intelligence and Security Studies. (x) B.Sc Media and Communication Studies (xi) B.Sc Social Justice.
(7) PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME (9 Months – Admission into 100 Level)
(8) DEGREE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (18 Months-Direct Entry into 200 Level)
ABUAD Post UTME Requirements, Method of Application.
PURCHASE OF APPLICATION FORMS
Candidates who chose ABUAD in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are to pay the sum of N8, 500 into any of the under-listed banks:
CHANGE OF INSTITUTION
1.Candidates who did not choose Afe-Babalola University (ABUAD) in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are also qualified to participate in the Post UTME screening of the University by paying the Sum of N2, 500 for change of Institution and N8, 500 for the Post UTME Form into any of the under-listed banks:.
2.Admission into ABUAD for Non Direct Entry Candidates is subject to successful passing of the UTME Examination and the Post-UTME screening.
III. Candidates awaiting SSCE results or it’s equivalent can also apply for admission provided the result will be available at resumption in September, 2015.
Skye Bank Plc: 1770775995;
First Bank Plc: 2017401566;
Wema Bank Plc: 0122139765;
Ecobank Plc: 2862016620;
Zenith Bank Plc: 1013837065;
Union Bank Plc: 0034651222;
Diamond Bank Plc: 0033828634;
UBA Plc: 1015574946.
DIRECT ENTRY/INTER UNIVERSITY TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
Direct Entry/Inter University Transfer admissions are also available for all courses listed above except Law, Medicine and Surgery, and Nursing Science.
Applicants are to pay the sum of N10, 500 into any of the designated Banks and obtain the application form at the University Campus in Ado Ekiti.
NOTE: That Bank Tellers are to be presented at the designated selling centers for collection of Application Forms.
DESIGNATED SELLING POINTS
MAIN CAMPUS: AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY [ABUAD], ADO-EKITI, KM 8.5, AFE BABALOLA WAY, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE.
IBADAN OFFICE,EMMANUEL CHAMBERS: 80, FAJUYI ROAD EKOTEDO, IBADAN.
ABUJA OFFICE: EMMANUEL HOUSE, 24, MADEIRA STREET, IMANI ESTATE, MAITAMA, ABUJA.
LAGOS OFFICE:EMMANUEL HOUSE, PLOT 1, BLOCK 4, CMD/JUBILEE ROAD, MAGODO GRA, LAGOS.
PORT-HARCOURT OFFICE: EMMANUEL CHAMBERS, 7, ABA ROAD, PORT-HARCOURT.
WARRI: MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, 66 AIRPORT ROAD, OPPOSITE DELTA CAREER COLLEGE, WARRI.
Please note that Application Forms will also be available on the day of screening at the various screening centers.
POSTUTME- EXAMINATION CENTRES
Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, Calabar, Port-Harcourt, Warri, Ibadan, Ado-Ekiti (Main Campus).
POST UTME SCREENING DATE:
Watch out for dates and details of screening exercise in Newspapers, Television and University Website ( www.abuad.edu.ng).
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International Applicants are required to forward their academic transcripts to the following email addresses;
1..registrar _christieoluborode@ abuad.edu.ng
2.christieoluborode217@ yahoo.com
3..abuadregistrar@ gmail.com
For Applicants in USA, contact Dr. Sunday Ogunwuyi at ABUAD US- Liaison Office, Greenway Centre Drive, Suite No. 202, Greenbelt, Md.20770 abuad_ usliaison2012@ verizon.net
International applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of $100.
For further enquiries visit our website
Www.abuad.edu.ng or contact:
Office of the Registrar, Afe Babalola University [ABUAD], Ado-Ekiti.
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) situated in Ado Ekiti is a Federal Government licensed private University. All programmes offered in ABUAD are approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The University is fully residential for all Students.
Teaching facilities on ground:Fully furnished air-conditioned classrooms; 14 separate laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Research, Nursing, Mechatronics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Histology and Anatomy; virtual and physical libraries, LexisNexis, academic on-line e-library, Law Pavilion e-library and Compul Law e-library; Interconnectivity for all colleges and hostels; modern sporting facilities for soccer, tennis, handball, volley ball, badminton and so on.
ABUAD Available Undergraduate Programmes.
(1) COLLEGE OF LAW(5years) – LL.B LAW
(2) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
(i) Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S) – 6 years, (ii) B.Sc Nursing Sciences – 5 years (iii) Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) – 5 years.
(3) BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES – 4 Years
(i) B.Sc Anatomy (ii) B.Sc Physiology (iii) B.Sc Human Nutrition and Dietetics
(4) COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (5years)
(i) B.Eng Mechanical Engineering (ii) B.Eng Mechatronics Engineering (iii) B.Eng Electrical/ Electronics Engineering (iv) B.Eng Petroleum Engineering (v) B.Eng Civil Engineering (vi) B.Eng Chemical Engineering (vii) B.Eng Computer Engineering.
(5) COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (4 years)
(i) B.Sc Microbiology (ii) B.Sc Human Biology (iii) B.Sc Agricultural Science (iv) B.Sc Biochemistry (v) B.Sc Chemistry (vi) B.Sc Industrial Chemistry (vii) B.Sc Computer Science (viii) B.Sc Mathematics (ix) B.Sc Geology. (x) B.Sc Physics
(6) COLLEGE OFSOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (4 years)
(I) B.Sc Economics (ii) B.Sc Accounting (iii) B.Sc Banking and Finance (iv) B.Sc Business Administration (v) B.Sc Tourism and Events Management. (vi) B.Sc Political Science (vii) B.Sc International Relations and Diplomacy (viii)B.Sc Peace and Conflict Studies (ix) B.Sc Intelligence and Security Studies. (x) B.Sc Media and Communication Studies (xi) B.Sc Social Justice.
(7) PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME (9 Months – Admission into 100 Level)
(8) DEGREE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (18 Months-Direct Entry into 200 Level)
ABUAD Post UTME Requirements, Method of Application.
PURCHASE OF APPLICATION FORMS
Candidates who chose ABUAD in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are to pay the sum of N8, 500 into any of the under-listed banks:
CHANGE OF INSTITUTION
1.Candidates who did not choose Afe-Babalola University (ABUAD) in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are also qualified to participate in the Post UTME screening of the University by paying the Sum of N2, 500 for change of Institution and N8, 500 for the Post UTME Form into any of the under-listed banks:.
2.Admission into ABUAD for Non Direct Entry Candidates is subject to successful passing of the UTME Examination and the Post-UTME screening.
III. Candidates awaiting SSCE results or it’s equivalent can also apply for admission provided the result will be available at resumption in September, 2015.
Skye Bank Plc: 1770775995;
First Bank Plc: 2017401566;
Wema Bank Plc: 0122139765;
Ecobank Plc: 2862016620;
Zenith Bank Plc: 1013837065;
Union Bank Plc: 0034651222;
Diamond Bank Plc: 0033828634;
UBA Plc: 1015574946.
DIRECT ENTRY/INTER UNIVERSITY TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
Direct Entry/Inter University Transfer admissions are also available for all courses listed above except Law, Medicine and Surgery, and Nursing Science.
Applicants are to pay the sum of N10, 500 into any of the designated Banks and obtain the application form at the University Campus in Ado Ekiti.
NOTE: That Bank Tellers are to be presented at the designated selling centers for collection of Application Forms.
DESIGNATED SELLING POINTS
MAIN CAMPUS: AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY [ABUAD], ADO-EKITI, KM 8.5, AFE BABALOLA WAY, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE.
IBADAN OFFICE,EMMANUEL CHAMBERS: 80, FAJUYI ROAD EKOTEDO, IBADAN.
ABUJA OFFICE: EMMANUEL HOUSE, 24, MADEIRA STREET, IMANI ESTATE, MAITAMA, ABUJA.
LAGOS OFFICE:EMMANUEL HOUSE, PLOT 1, BLOCK 4, CMD/JUBILEE ROAD, MAGODO GRA, LAGOS.
PORT-HARCOURT OFFICE: EMMANUEL CHAMBERS, 7, ABA ROAD, PORT-HARCOURT.
WARRI: MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, 66 AIRPORT ROAD, OPPOSITE DELTA CAREER COLLEGE, WARRI.
Please note that Application Forms will also be available on the day of screening at the various screening centers.
POSTUTME- EXAMINATION CENTRES
Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, Calabar, Port-Harcourt, Warri, Ibadan, Ado-Ekiti (Main Campus).
POST UTME SCREENING DATE:
Watch out for dates and details of screening exercise in Newspapers, Television and University Website ( www.abuad.edu.ng).
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International Applicants are required to forward their academic transcripts to the following email addresses;
1..registrar _christieoluborode@ abuad.edu.ng
2.christieoluborode217@ yahoo.com
3..abuadregistrar@ gmail.com
For Applicants in USA, contact Dr. Sunday Ogunwuyi at ABUAD US- Liaison Office, Greenway Centre Drive, Suite No. 202, Greenbelt, Md.20770 abuad_ usliaison2012@ verizon.net
International applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of $100.
For further enquiries visit our website
Www.abuad.edu.ng or contact:
Office of the Registrar, Afe Babalola University [ABUAD], Ado-Ekiti.
Thursday, 30 April 2015
List Of NYSC States' Orientation Camp And Secretariats Addresses
ABIA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area, Abia State.
ADAMAWA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Old Gongola Brewery Damare Village Along Lapondo Road, Girei LGA, Adamawa State.
AKWA IBOM
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
ANAMBRA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Progressive Senior Secondary School, Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State.
BAUCHI
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Council, Bauchi State.
BAYELSA (BY)
Kaiama Grammar School , Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma L.G.A Kaiama Grammar School, Kaiama, Kolokoma-Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
BENUE
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, Kilometer 35 Makurdi Gboko Road, Benue State.
BORNO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Biu Road, Maiduguri LGA, Maiduguri, Borno State.
CROSS RIVER
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Obubra, Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River State.
DELTA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Former Martins TTC, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North L.G.A. Delta State.
EBONYI
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Macgregor College, Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.
EDO
Okada Grammar School, Okada, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State.
EKITI
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ise-Orun/Emure Local Government Area, Ekiti State.
ENUGU
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State.
FCT (ABUJA)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, FCT.
GOMBE
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kilometer 27, Mallam Sidi, Kwame Local Government Area, Gombe State.
IMO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umudi Nkwerre Local Government Area, Imo State.
JIGAWA
NYSC Permanent Camp, opposite Army Barrack, Fanisua Dutse Local Government Area, Jigawa State.
KADUNA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kaduna – Abuja Road, Kaduna State.
KANO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kusala Dam, Karaye, Karaye Local Government, Kano State.
KATSINA
Youth Multi-purpose Centre/ NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mani Road, Katsina State.
KEBBI
NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, Government Science College, Dakingari Local Government Area, Kebbi State.
KOGI
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba Local Government Area, Kogi State.
KWARA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State.
LAGOS
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iyana Ipaja, Agege, Lagos State.
NASSARAWA
Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent Orientation Camp, Keffi, Nasarawa State.
NIGER
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, (Former Abubakar, Dada Senior Secondary School), Paiko, Niger State.
OGUN
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikenne Road, Sagamu Local Government Area, Sagamu, Ogun State.
ONDO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko Local Government Area, Ondo State.
OSUN
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Aisu College Hospital Road, Ede North Local Government Area, Ede, Osun State.
OYO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area, Iseyin, Oyo State
PLATEAU
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mangu, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Plateau Camp Pictures
RIVERS
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Nonwa-Gbam Tai Local Government Area, Rivers State.
SOKOTO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Wamakko, Wamakko LGA Sokoto State
TARABA
Government College, Jalingo, Jalingo Local Government Area Taraba State.
YOBE
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Fika, Fika Local Government Area, Yobe State.
ZAMFARA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Beside FRSC Office, Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umunna, Bende Local Government Area, Abia State.
ADAMAWA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Old Gongola Brewery Damare Village Along Lapondo Road, Girei LGA, Adamawa State.
AKWA IBOM
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
ANAMBRA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Progressive Senior Secondary School, Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State.
BAUCHI
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Council, Bauchi State.
BAYELSA (BY)
Kaiama Grammar School , Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma L.G.A Kaiama Grammar School, Kaiama, Kolokoma-Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
BENUE
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, Kilometer 35 Makurdi Gboko Road, Benue State.
BORNO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Biu Road, Maiduguri LGA, Maiduguri, Borno State.
CROSS RIVER
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Obubra, Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River State.
DELTA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Former Martins TTC, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North L.G.A. Delta State.
EBONYI
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Macgregor College, Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.
EDO
Okada Grammar School, Okada, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State.
EKITI
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ise-Orun/Emure Local Government Area, Ekiti State.
ENUGU
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State.
FCT (ABUJA)
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, FCT.
GOMBE
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kilometer 27, Mallam Sidi, Kwame Local Government Area, Gombe State.
IMO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umudi Nkwerre Local Government Area, Imo State.
JIGAWA
NYSC Permanent Camp, opposite Army Barrack, Fanisua Dutse Local Government Area, Jigawa State.
KADUNA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kaduna – Abuja Road, Kaduna State.
KANO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kusala Dam, Karaye, Karaye Local Government, Kano State.
KATSINA
Youth Multi-purpose Centre/ NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mani Road, Katsina State.
KEBBI
NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, Government Science College, Dakingari Local Government Area, Kebbi State.
KOGI
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba Local Government Area, Kogi State.
KWARA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State.
LAGOS
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iyana Ipaja, Agege, Lagos State.
NASSARAWA
Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent Orientation Camp, Keffi, Nasarawa State.
NIGER
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, (Former Abubakar, Dada Senior Secondary School), Paiko, Niger State.
OGUN
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikenne Road, Sagamu Local Government Area, Sagamu, Ogun State.
ONDO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko Local Government Area, Ondo State.
OSUN
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Aisu College Hospital Road, Ede North Local Government Area, Ede, Osun State.
OYO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area, Iseyin, Oyo State
PLATEAU
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mangu, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Plateau Camp Pictures
RIVERS
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Nonwa-Gbam Tai Local Government Area, Rivers State.
SOKOTO
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Wamakko, Wamakko LGA Sokoto State
TARABA
Government College, Jalingo, Jalingo Local Government Area Taraba State.
YOBE
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Fika, Fika Local Government Area, Yobe State.
ZAMFARA
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Beside FRSC Office, Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
Friday, 24 April 2015
Yobe State University, YSU academic calendar for the 2014/2015 academic session is now available online.
http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/yobe-state-university-academic-calendar.jpgAuthorities of the Yobe State University (YSU) have released the academic calendar for the 2014/2015 academic session.
Lectures for first semester, 2014/2015 academic session commence on Monday 4th May, 2015.
See the full academic calendar below:
Lectures for first semester, 2014/2015 academic session commence on Monday 4th May, 2015.
See the full academic calendar below:
UNILORIN's law students rated best in Nigeria after bar exam
been rated the best in Nigeria by the Council of Legal Education.
The recognition came following the cumulative performance of UNILORIN students in the August 2014 Bar Final Examinations of the Nigerian Law School.
The Council announced the ratings in the report of the ad-hoc committee it set up to assess students' performance.
Headed by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye, the committee had Prof. J. A. M. Audi, representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Prof. E. S. Olarinde, Provost, College of Law, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti; Dr. Y. M. Yusuf, the Dean of Law, University of Maiduguri; Mr. Emeka Obegolu, representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Prof. M. O. U. Gasiokwu, the Dean of Law, Delta State University, Abraka; Mr. S. A. Osamolu, Director/Head of Academic, Nigerian Law School and Mrs. M. M. Stanley-Idum, the Deputy Director (Academic), Nigerian Law School, as members.
Accordinf to the ratings, coming second behind UNILORIN is the University of Lagos (UNILAG), followed by the University of Ibadan (UI), and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in the third and fourth positions respectively while the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) share the fifth spot..
UNILORIN came second in the 2012 and 2013 Bar Final Examinations
The committee noted in the report that the "“inability of various Faculties of Law to have uninterrupted academic activities in a semester... contributed to the declining standards" which affected their performance in the exams.
“In a bid to meet the Nigerian Law School calendar, some Faculties of Law abridged their programme to compensate for incessant strikes and other disruptions," it stated.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, described the feat as monumental.
He called for similar rating exercise across other faculties in Nigerian Universities.
The recognition came following the cumulative performance of UNILORIN students in the August 2014 Bar Final Examinations of the Nigerian Law School.
The Council announced the ratings in the report of the ad-hoc committee it set up to assess students' performance.
Headed by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye, the committee had Prof. J. A. M. Audi, representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Prof. E. S. Olarinde, Provost, College of Law, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti; Dr. Y. M. Yusuf, the Dean of Law, University of Maiduguri; Mr. Emeka Obegolu, representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Prof. M. O. U. Gasiokwu, the Dean of Law, Delta State University, Abraka; Mr. S. A. Osamolu, Director/Head of Academic, Nigerian Law School and Mrs. M. M. Stanley-Idum, the Deputy Director (Academic), Nigerian Law School, as members.
Accordinf to the ratings, coming second behind UNILORIN is the University of Lagos (UNILAG), followed by the University of Ibadan (UI), and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in the third and fourth positions respectively while the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) share the fifth spot..
UNILORIN came second in the 2012 and 2013 Bar Final Examinations
The committee noted in the report that the "“inability of various Faculties of Law to have uninterrupted academic activities in a semester... contributed to the declining standards" which affected their performance in the exams.
“In a bid to meet the Nigerian Law School calendar, some Faculties of Law abridged their programme to compensate for incessant strikes and other disruptions," it stated.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, described the feat as monumental.
He called for similar rating exercise across other faculties in Nigerian Universities.
32-yr-old UNN engineering graduate shot dead while waiting for NYSC
Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 32-year-old Mechanical Engineering graduate of theUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka(UNN) in Delta state.
Eugine Ujayikre Ighoesuvwo, who is awaiting his posting for theNational Youth Service Corp(NYSC), was awaiting his posting for youth service was murdered in his one-room apartment at No. 20B Otobo Street, Ughelli, on Tuesday.
According to aLeadershipreport quoting an eyewitness, Ighoesuvwo's attackers were over 10 in number.
They surrounded the compound in which he lives and broke into his one room apartment and shot him in close range despite his pleas.
"[They] woke him up from bed and as he was begging them not to terminate his life they ordered him to lie down and at a close range blew his head open with a gun,” the source said.
Ighoesuvwo's also toldLeadershipthat the deceased was an easy going man and guitarist.
9ja school gist gathered that the police have visited the scene and deposited the victim's corpse at Government Hospital mortuary for autopsy
Eugine Ujayikre Ighoesuvwo, who is awaiting his posting for theNational Youth Service Corp(NYSC), was awaiting his posting for youth service was murdered in his one-room apartment at No. 20B Otobo Street, Ughelli, on Tuesday.
According to aLeadershipreport quoting an eyewitness, Ighoesuvwo's attackers were over 10 in number.
They surrounded the compound in which he lives and broke into his one room apartment and shot him in close range despite his pleas.
"[They] woke him up from bed and as he was begging them not to terminate his life they ordered him to lie down and at a close range blew his head open with a gun,” the source said.
Ighoesuvwo's also toldLeadershipthat the deceased was an easy going man and guitarist.
9ja school gist gathered that the police have visited the scene and deposited the victim's corpse at Government Hospital mortuary for autopsy
OOU Intra-Varsity Transfer Deadline for Change of Course
Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU intra-University transfer deadline for change of course.
Please note that for almost two (2) months, the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye have opened the window of opportunity for students who wishes to change their course of study to apply for change of course form subject to the Acting Registrar’s approval.
In view of the above, the Acting Registrar has directed that collection of change of course form for those given approval to,will end on Wednesday 22ndApril, 2015 while submission of the form closes on Wednesday 29thApril, 2015.
Thank you.
Please note that for almost two (2) months, the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye have opened the window of opportunity for students who wishes to change their course of study to apply for change of course form subject to the Acting Registrar’s approval.
In view of the above, the Acting Registrar has directed that collection of change of course form for those given approval to,will end on Wednesday 22ndApril, 2015 while submission of the form closes on Wednesday 29thApril, 2015.
Thank you.
NITDA Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form is Out – 2015/16
Application for the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA postgraduate scholarship for the 2015/2016 academic session has commenced.
This is to inform the general public that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for 2015/2016 application has commenced. The NITDA PG Scholarships is meant for Postgraduate students (Masters and PhD) in Nigeria.
NITDA Postgraduate Scholarships 2015/16
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in pursuance of her mandate of producing globally competitive manpower in order to bridge the digital divide and transform Nigeria into an Information Technology capable country, has established a scholarship scheme for Post Graduate (PG) studies in Master’s and Doctorate (PhD) degrees in relevant areas of information Technology (IT) obtainable in National and international Universities.
Criteria:
The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is equally distributed between the six geo-political zones for PhD and the 36 States and FCT for MSc.
Duration:
The Masters programme will run for one year while the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years.
Eligibility:
PhD: University Lecturers with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.
MSc: All citizens of Nigeria with First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor�s degree, (BSc) in Information Technology related field.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates who want to apply for the2015/2016NITDA Postgraduate Scholarship should visit http://scholarship.nitda.gov.ngto register.
The registration period is six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
Note:A comprehensive Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be invited
This is to inform the general public that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for 2015/2016 application has commenced. The NITDA PG Scholarships is meant for Postgraduate students (Masters and PhD) in Nigeria.
NITDA Postgraduate Scholarships 2015/16
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in pursuance of her mandate of producing globally competitive manpower in order to bridge the digital divide and transform Nigeria into an Information Technology capable country, has established a scholarship scheme for Post Graduate (PG) studies in Master’s and Doctorate (PhD) degrees in relevant areas of information Technology (IT) obtainable in National and international Universities.
Criteria:
The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is equally distributed between the six geo-political zones for PhD and the 36 States and FCT for MSc.
Duration:
The Masters programme will run for one year while the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years.
Eligibility:
PhD: University Lecturers with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.
MSc: All citizens of Nigeria with First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor�s degree, (BSc) in Information Technology related field.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates who want to apply for the2015/2016NITDA Postgraduate Scholarship should visit http://scholarship.nitda.gov.ngto register.
The registration period is six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
Note:A comprehensive Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be invited
Bowen University Post UTME/DE Form is Out – 2015/2016
Bowen University Post UTME/DE Form for the 2015/2016 academic session is now on sale.
Bowen University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its degree programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.
Bowen University General Entry Requirement.
Intending Candidates must sit for the 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or obtain the UTME Direct Entry Form where applicable.
Candidates applying for admission into any undergraduate programme must possess a minimum of five (5) O’ Level Credit passes at one or two sittings in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents which must include Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics, and subjects relevant to the proposed course of study. Candidates awaiting results can also apply, provided there is the assurance that such results will be available by September/October 2014.
Bowen University Post UTME Online Application.
To complete the application form on-line:
Visit Bowen University website @ http//www.bowenuniversity.edu.n gto create an identity using the undergraduate Application submenu located under the Portal menu.
The cost of the application is a non-refundable fee of Seven Thousand Naira (N7,000.00).
Upon confirmation of payment, use your unique identity to complete and submit the e-application form via the Bowen University website.
Courses Available at Bowen University.
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
– Medicine and Surgery
– Anatomy
– Physiology
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
– Agric Economics & Farm Management
– Agric Extension & Rural Development
– Animal Science & Fisheries Mgt.
– Crop Production & Soil Management
– Forestry & Environmental Technology
– Food Science & Technology
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
– English
– History
– History & International Studies
– Communication Arts
– Theatre Arts
– Music
– Philosophy
– Religious Studies
– Christian Religious Studies
FACULTY OF LAW
– Law
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
– Microbiology
– Plant Biology
– Zoology
– Biochemistry
– Chemistry
– Industrial Chemistry
– Computer Science
– Mathematics
– Statistics
– Physics & Solar Energy
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
– Accounting
– Banking & Finance
– Business Administration
– Economics
– Mass Communication
– Sociology
For Further enquires please visit our website www.bowenuniversity.edu.ng or contact: the Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State,
Bowen University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its degree programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.
Bowen University General Entry Requirement.
Intending Candidates must sit for the 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or obtain the UTME Direct Entry Form where applicable.
Candidates applying for admission into any undergraduate programme must possess a minimum of five (5) O’ Level Credit passes at one or two sittings in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents which must include Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics, and subjects relevant to the proposed course of study. Candidates awaiting results can also apply, provided there is the assurance that such results will be available by September/October 2014.
Bowen University Post UTME Online Application.
To complete the application form on-line:
Visit Bowen University website @ http//www.bowenuniversity.edu.n gto create an identity using the undergraduate Application submenu located under the Portal menu.
The cost of the application is a non-refundable fee of Seven Thousand Naira (N7,000.00).
Upon confirmation of payment, use your unique identity to complete and submit the e-application form via the Bowen University website.
Courses Available at Bowen University.
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
– Medicine and Surgery
– Anatomy
– Physiology
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
– Agric Economics & Farm Management
– Agric Extension & Rural Development
– Animal Science & Fisheries Mgt.
– Crop Production & Soil Management
– Forestry & Environmental Technology
– Food Science & Technology
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
– English
– History
– History & International Studies
– Communication Arts
– Theatre Arts
– Music
– Philosophy
– Religious Studies
– Christian Religious Studies
FACULTY OF LAW
– Law
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
– Microbiology
– Plant Biology
– Zoology
– Biochemistry
– Chemistry
– Industrial Chemistry
– Computer Science
– Mathematics
– Statistics
– Physics & Solar Energy
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
– Accounting
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X-Rated Teacher This teacher had sex with three of her teenage students
A former high school teacher accused of having sexual relationships with three of her teenage students took a plea deal Wednesday, crying as she accepted the agreement in court.
Two of the boys were 17 while a third was 16 when they were having sex with Brianne Altice, 35. One testified that he considered her to be his girlfriend during their yearlong sexual relationship.
But that won't keep her out of jail as Utah law also says a person cannot consent to sex if the other person is in a position of special trust. Altice, who taught high school English, pleaded guilty to three counts of forcible sexual abuse in exchange for prosecutors dropping 11 other counts, including several first-degree felonies.
The school authority knew about Altice's inappropriate behavior and didn't do enough to protect the students, the boys and their parents said. In a lawsuit against the Davis School District, they say the running joke at the high school was, "Who is Ms. Altice sleeping with now?"
Davis School District spokesman Chris Williams said he would love to comment on the allegations but that the civil lawsuit precludes him from saying anything. Prosecutor Susan Hunt said the three victims are on board with the plea deal.
Altice is scheduled to be sentenced on May 28 with each count carrying a possible sentence of 1 to 15 years in prison.
Altice's attorney, Ed Brass, said his client wanted to resolve a case to avoid risking an uncertain outcome at trial. Brass previously defended Altice, saying she was no longer the boys' teacher when the sex occurred.
Altice was first arrested in October 2013 after a student reported having a relationship with her. Two more victims later came forward with similar allegations.
Altice was out on bail during most of the criminal proceedings until allegations emerged earlier this year that she had sex with the third victim following her 2013 arrest. A judge ordered her to jail, where she's been for the three months.
Brass asked the judge Wednesday to let Altice out on bail until her sentencing, but the judge denied the request.
Altice was hired by the Davis County School District in 2004 and had been teaching at the high school since August 2012. She was put on leave from the school after the allegations came to light and later fired in February 2014.
#source: Pulse.Ng
Two of the boys were 17 while a third was 16 when they were having sex with Brianne Altice, 35. One testified that he considered her to be his girlfriend during their yearlong sexual relationship.
But that won't keep her out of jail as Utah law also says a person cannot consent to sex if the other person is in a position of special trust. Altice, who taught high school English, pleaded guilty to three counts of forcible sexual abuse in exchange for prosecutors dropping 11 other counts, including several first-degree felonies.
The school authority knew about Altice's inappropriate behavior and didn't do enough to protect the students, the boys and their parents said. In a lawsuit against the Davis School District, they say the running joke at the high school was, "Who is Ms. Altice sleeping with now?"
Davis School District spokesman Chris Williams said he would love to comment on the allegations but that the civil lawsuit precludes him from saying anything. Prosecutor Susan Hunt said the three victims are on board with the plea deal.
Altice is scheduled to be sentenced on May 28 with each count carrying a possible sentence of 1 to 15 years in prison.
Altice's attorney, Ed Brass, said his client wanted to resolve a case to avoid risking an uncertain outcome at trial. Brass previously defended Altice, saying she was no longer the boys' teacher when the sex occurred.
Altice was first arrested in October 2013 after a student reported having a relationship with her. Two more victims later came forward with similar allegations.
Altice was out on bail during most of the criminal proceedings until allegations emerged earlier this year that she had sex with the third victim following her 2013 arrest. A judge ordered her to jail, where she's been for the three months.
Brass asked the judge Wednesday to let Altice out on bail until her sentencing, but the judge denied the request.
Altice was hired by the Davis County School District in 2004 and had been teaching at the high school since August 2012. She was put on leave from the school after the allegations came to light and later fired in February 2014.
#source: Pulse.Ng
Assistant principal gets 'lenient' sentence for having sex with student
(According to Pulse.ng) Mark Steven West, 32, a married man with one child, was given a 'lenient' sentence on Tuesday of four months in jail followed by eight years probation after pleading guilty to the improper relationship while working a Spring High School in Spring, Texas.
He had previously claimed the girl initiated his actions, seducing him by saying she was 'feeling horny'.
She also told police she encouraged West to have sex. his
Despite the light punishment, the judge was scathing in handing down the punishment, saying that just three weeks after the incident the girl would have graduated, which would have made their encounter legal.
'You did it because you enjoyed the attention of young girls,' State District Judge Catherine Evans said.
'We're talking about a razor thin margin of three weeks between what separates a felony crime from a poor decision to have an inappropriate extramarital affair.'
Texas law prohibits educators having sex with students.
West apologized to the court, saying he made 'bad decisions made on impulses' and was being 'selfish'.
School officials were first tipped off to the allegations after hearing rumors and seeing inappropriate interactions between West and certain students at the school on separate occasions, according to court documents.
She also saw West 'body slam' a female student, in a playful manner, on a couch in the lobby office.
Students told investigators about rumors that West had sex with a student at the 2012 Project Prom event.
The woman, who is now at college, told investigators she seduced West.
She told investigators that she came on to West first and that he initially refused her advances, according to court documents.
She said she started to flirt and talk with West, allegedly telling him that she 'was horny and wanted to have sex with him'.
He tickled one girl, lifted up another, and was accused of making inappropriate comments to two others.
West was interviewed by a senior staff member at Spring High School in Texas in December 2012 after administrators heard that he made a sexual remark about one female student and possibly had sex with another.
He was also investigated in the 2011-2012 school year for inappropriately touching a female student on her lower back.
No charges were filed due to lack of evidence but he was ordered not to have any contact with female students.
One staff member said she was extremely uncomfortable by the number of lengthy 'closed door meetings' West was having with female students.
The staff member said she observed students leaving his office, smiling and laughing, with their clothes and hair disheveled.
He had previously claimed the girl initiated his actions, seducing him by saying she was 'feeling horny'.
She also told police she encouraged West to have sex. his
Despite the light punishment, the judge was scathing in handing down the punishment, saying that just three weeks after the incident the girl would have graduated, which would have made their encounter legal.
'You did it because you enjoyed the attention of young girls,' State District Judge Catherine Evans said.
'We're talking about a razor thin margin of three weeks between what separates a felony crime from a poor decision to have an inappropriate extramarital affair.'
Texas law prohibits educators having sex with students.
West apologized to the court, saying he made 'bad decisions made on impulses' and was being 'selfish'.
School officials were first tipped off to the allegations after hearing rumors and seeing inappropriate interactions between West and certain students at the school on separate occasions, according to court documents.
She also saw West 'body slam' a female student, in a playful manner, on a couch in the lobby office.
Students told investigators about rumors that West had sex with a student at the 2012 Project Prom event.
The woman, who is now at college, told investigators she seduced West.
She told investigators that she came on to West first and that he initially refused her advances, according to court documents.
She said she started to flirt and talk with West, allegedly telling him that she 'was horny and wanted to have sex with him'.
He tickled one girl, lifted up another, and was accused of making inappropriate comments to two others.
West was interviewed by a senior staff member at Spring High School in Texas in December 2012 after administrators heard that he made a sexual remark about one female student and possibly had sex with another.
He was also investigated in the 2011-2012 school year for inappropriately touching a female student on her lower back.
No charges were filed due to lack of evidence but he was ordered not to have any contact with female students.
One staff member said she was extremely uncomfortable by the number of lengthy 'closed door meetings' West was having with female students.
The staff member said she observed students leaving his office, smiling and laughing, with their clothes and hair disheveled.
Poly cancels ND pass grade to make students 'face their studies squarely'
Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, has cancelled its National Diploma (ND) pass certificate to raise academic standards and make students more committed to their studies.
Students of Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga (Nacabs Polytechnic)
Pass grade certificates have been cancelled at theNacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, to make students face their academics with more seriousness.
The proprietor of the institution,David Abuluya, announced the development on Wednesday in Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
Abuluya said the aim of cacelling the National Diploma (ND) pass certificate is to improve the academic standards.
“This decision will not only improve on the standard of education but will also make students to brace up and face their studies squarely," he said.
"It will also make the members of the public have confidence in the institution for the overall development of the country.
He also advised students to shun vices.
“Cultism, examination malpractice and other social vices had affected our lives, the education sector and the socio-economic development of the country negatively."
Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, is a privately-owned institution.
Students of Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga (Nacabs Polytechnic)
Pass grade certificates have been cancelled at theNacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, to make students face their academics with more seriousness.
The proprietor of the institution,David Abuluya, announced the development on Wednesday in Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
Abuluya said the aim of cacelling the National Diploma (ND) pass certificate is to improve the academic standards.
“This decision will not only improve on the standard of education but will also make students to brace up and face their studies squarely," he said.
"It will also make the members of the public have confidence in the institution for the overall development of the country.
He also advised students to shun vices.
“Cultism, examination malpractice and other social vices had affected our lives, the education sector and the socio-economic development of the country negatively."
Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, is a privately-owned institution.
Shun prostitution, cultism, UNIUYO VC warns 7,691 new students
UNIUYO VC, Prof. Comfort Ekpo, has warned the university’s 7,691 new students to shun cultism and prostitution and other vices and face their studies instead.
UNIUYO Vice-Chancellor 2010-2015 Prof. (Mrs) Comfort M. Ekpo
Newly admitted students of the University of Uyo(UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, have been warned to shun vices, especially cultism and prostitution.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof.Comfort Ekpo, who spoke at the 2014/2015 matriculation ceremony for 7,691 new students, said participating in such vices would adversely affect their academic pursuit.
“It is in your interest to shun all activities that would be detrimental to your stay in this university as a student," Ekpo said.
She urged the student to abide by the institution’s rules and regulations and focus on their studies.
"I urge you therefore to make the best use of the opportunity by spending your time wisely and making your academic endeavour your focus.
“The degrees of this university are only awarded to deserving students, who are found worthy in character and learning."
Established in 1983 asUniversity of Cross River State(UNICROSS), the school was on October 1, 1991 became a federal university and the name was changed to the University of Uyo.
UNIUYO Vice-Chancellor 2010-2015 Prof. (Mrs) Comfort M. Ekpo
Newly admitted students of the University of Uyo(UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, have been warned to shun vices, especially cultism and prostitution.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof.Comfort Ekpo, who spoke at the 2014/2015 matriculation ceremony for 7,691 new students, said participating in such vices would adversely affect their academic pursuit.
“It is in your interest to shun all activities that would be detrimental to your stay in this university as a student," Ekpo said.
She urged the student to abide by the institution’s rules and regulations and focus on their studies.
"I urge you therefore to make the best use of the opportunity by spending your time wisely and making your academic endeavour your focus.
“The degrees of this university are only awarded to deserving students, who are found worthy in character and learning."
Established in 1983 asUniversity of Cross River State(UNICROSS), the school was on October 1, 1991 became a federal university and the name was changed to the University of Uyo.
Thursday, 23 April 2015
'I Dropped Out Of School' Poverty, boredom pushed me into rape, robbery gang — 26-yr-old Suspect
A 26-year-old school dropout arrested for fraud and rape,Uchenna Ugwu, has said he was pushed into crime by poverty and boredom.
Ugwu, an Enugu state indigene, was paraded at the Awka, Anambra State office of theDepartment of State Service, as a member of a syndicate of fraudsters who pretend to be spiritualist and then rape and defraud unsuspecting women,PUNCH Metroreports.
The group operated in Asaba, Delta State, and Obosi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He confessed to the crime but blamed his case on poverty and frustration.
“I joined this business to fight boredom because my former work was not going on fine and had shut down," he said.
The suspect said he was forced to stop his education very early because his parents were too poor to finance it.
“My parents, who are still alive, are poor and because they cannot sponsor my education, I had to stop at primary six.”
He begged for mercy, promising never to engage in crime again.
“I have suffered a lot in the hands of these people (DSS) and I promise not to indulge in this act again in my life; this is a lesson to every young man that doing evil is not the best,” he said.
Student Pulse gathered that the gang lure women into an arranged prayer house, where she would be tricked into disclosing their ATM PIN codes and compelled to take an oath of secrecy.
One of the gang's victim toldPUNCH Metroshe believes she must have been hypnotized.
“To be sincere, I did not know what I was doing. I lost my sense of reasoning during the process until after he raped me," she said.
The Director of DSS,Alex Okeiyi, warned members of the public to be cautious.
'I Dropped Out Of School' Poverty, boredom pushed me into rape, robbery gang — 26-yr-old Suspect
A 26-year-old school dropout arrested for fraud and rape,Uchenna Ugwu, has said he was pushed into crime by poverty and boredom.
Ugwu, an Enugu state indigene, was paraded at the Awka, Anambra State office of theDepartment of State Service, as a member of a syndicate of fraudsters who pretend to be spiritualist and then rape and defraud unsuspecting women,PUNCH Metroreports.
The group operated in Asaba, Delta State, and Obosi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He confessed to the crime but blamed his case on poverty and frustration.
“I joined this business to fight boredom because my former work was not going on fine and had shut down," he said.
The suspect said he was forced to stop his education very early because his parents were too poor to finance it.
“My parents, who are still alive, are poor and because they cannot sponsor my education, I had to stop at primary six.”
He begged for mercy, promising never to engage in crime again.
“I have suffered a lot in the hands of these people (DSS) and I promise not to indulge in this act again in my life; this is a lesson to every young man that doing evil is not the best,” he said.
Student Pulse gathered that the gang lure women into an arranged prayer house, where she would be tricked into disclosing their ATM PIN codes and compelled to take an oath of secrecy.
One of the gang's victim toldPUNCH Metroshe believes she must have been hypnotized.
“To be sincere, I did not know what I was doing. I lost my sense of reasoning during the process until after he raped me," she said.
The Director of DSS,Alex Okeiyi, warned members of the public to be cautious.
'I Dropped Out Of School' Poverty, boredom pushed me into rape, robbery gang — 26-yr-old Suspect
A 26-year-old school dropout arrested for fraud and rape,Uchenna Ugwu, has said he was pushed into crime by poverty and boredom.
Ugwu, an Enugu state indigene, was paraded at the Awka, Anambra State office of theDepartment of State Service, as a member of a syndicate of fraudsters who pretend to be spiritualist and then rape and defraud unsuspecting women,PUNCH Metroreports.
The group operated in Asaba, Delta State, and Obosi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He confessed to the crime but blamed his case on poverty and frustration.
“I joined this business to fight boredom because my former work was not going on fine and had shut down," he said.
The suspect said he was forced to stop his education very early because his parents were too poor to finance it.
“My parents, who are still alive, are poor and because they cannot sponsor my education, I had to stop at primary six.”
He begged for mercy, promising never to engage in crime again.
“I have suffered a lot in the hands of these people (DSS) and I promise not to indulge in this act again in my life; this is a lesson to every young man that doing evil is not the best,” he said.
Student Pulse gathered that the gang lure women into an arranged prayer house, where she would be tricked into disclosing their ATM PIN codes and compelled to take an oath of secrecy.
One of the gang's victim toldPUNCH Metroshe believes she must have been hypnotized.
“To be sincere, I did not know what I was doing. I lost my sense of reasoning during the process until after he raped me," she said.
The Director of DSS,Alex Okeiyi, warned members of the public to be cautious.
'I Dropped Out Of School' Poverty, boredom pushed me into rape, robbery gang — 26-yr-old Suspect
A 26-year-old school dropout arrested for fraud and rape,Uchenna Ugwu, has said he was pushed into crime by poverty and boredom.
Ugwu, an Enugu state indigene, was paraded at the Awka, Anambra State office of theDepartment of State Service, as a member of a syndicate of fraudsters who pretend to be spiritualist and then rape and defraud unsuspecting women,PUNCH Metroreports.
The group operated in Asaba, Delta State, and Obosi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He confessed to the crime but blamed his case on poverty and frustration.
“I joined this business to fight boredom because my former work was not going on fine and had shut down," he said.
The suspect said he was forced to stop his education very early because his parents were too poor to finance it.
“My parents, who are still alive, are poor and because they cannot sponsor my education, I had to stop at primary six.”
He begged for mercy, promising never to engage in crime again.
“I have suffered a lot in the hands of these people (DSS) and I promise not to indulge in this act again in my life; this is a lesson to every young man that doing evil is not the best,” he said.
Student Pulse gathered that the gang lure women into an arranged prayer house, where she would be tricked into disclosing their ATM PIN codes and compelled to take an oath of secrecy.
One of the gang's victim toldPUNCH Metroshe believes she must have been hypnotized.
“To be sincere, I did not know what I was doing. I lost my sense of reasoning during the process until after he raped me," she said.
The Director of DSS,Alex Okeiyi, warned members of the public to be cautious.
'I Dropped Out Of School' Poverty, boredom pushed me into rape, robbery gang — 26-yr-old Suspect
A 26-year-old school dropout arrested for fraud and rape,Uchenna Ugwu, has said he was pushed into crime by poverty and boredom.
Ugwu, an Enugu state indigene, was paraded at the Awka, Anambra State office of theDepartment of State Service, as a member of a syndicate of fraudsters who pretend to be spiritualist and then rape and defraud unsuspecting women,PUNCH Metroreports.
The group operated in Asaba, Delta State, and Obosi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He confessed to the crime but blamed his case on poverty and frustration.
“I joined this business to fight boredom because my former work was not going on fine and had shut down," he said.
The suspect said he was forced to stop his education very early because his parents were too poor to finance it.
“My parents, who are still alive, are poor and because they cannot sponsor my education, I had to stop at primary six.”
He begged for mercy, promising never to engage in crime again.
“I have suffered a lot in the hands of these people (DSS) and I promise not to indulge in this act again in my life; this is a lesson to every young man that doing evil is not the best,” he said.
Student Pulse gathered that the gang lure women into an arranged prayer house, where she would be tricked into disclosing their ATM PIN codes and compelled to take an oath of secrecy.
One of the gang's victim toldPUNCH Metroshe believes she must have been hypnotized.
“To be sincere, I did not know what I was doing. I lost my sense of reasoning during the process until after he raped me," she said.
The Director of DSS,Alex Okeiyi, warned members of the public to be cautious.
Dangerous Hacker Kogi state poly graduate hacks bank, steals N68bn… lands in EFCC net
A graduate of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja,Stephen Omaidu, has been arrested and arraigned for allegedly hacking into a bank's database and stealing the sum of N68 billion naira.
Omaidu is alleged to have worked with four accomplices to transfer the said sum into four different accounts
According to spokesperson of the he Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the suspected hacker's accomplices, AlhajiK. B. Kabiru, Godswill Oyegwa, BenandOliver, escaped and are still at large.
Omaidu was arraigned before JusticeM. A. Nasirof the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja on two counts bordering on theft to the tune of N68bn, an offence punishable under Section 287 of the Penal Code.
EFCC counsel,S. A. Ugwuebgulam, asked the court to fix a date for the trial to commence after Omaidu pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Defense counsel,Gabriel O. Sanifu, asked the urged the court to admit the accused to bail pending trial.
“The offence is bailable," he said.
Ugwuebgulam countered the bail application because the suspect had breached the conditions of the administrative bail terms earlier granted him.
Justice Nasir then remanded the suspect in custody and adjourned the case to the 28th of April, 2015.
Omaidu is alleged to have worked with four accomplices to transfer the said sum into four different accounts
According to spokesperson of the he Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the suspected hacker's accomplices, AlhajiK. B. Kabiru, Godswill Oyegwa, BenandOliver, escaped and are still at large.
Omaidu was arraigned before JusticeM. A. Nasirof the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja on two counts bordering on theft to the tune of N68bn, an offence punishable under Section 287 of the Penal Code.
EFCC counsel,S. A. Ugwuebgulam, asked the court to fix a date for the trial to commence after Omaidu pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Defense counsel,Gabriel O. Sanifu, asked the urged the court to admit the accused to bail pending trial.
“The offence is bailable," he said.
Ugwuebgulam countered the bail application because the suspect had breached the conditions of the administrative bail terms earlier granted him.
Justice Nasir then remanded the suspect in custody and adjourned the case to the 28th of April, 2015.
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
UNIJOS Matriculates 6,700 Students for 2014/2015
The University of Jos has matriculated 6,700 students for the 2014/2015 academic session.
The Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, Prof. Hayward Mafuyai during the ceremony advised newly matriculated
students to imbibe the spirit of unity for peaceful
co-existence within and outside the institution.
Prof. Mafuyai gave the advise during the 2014/2015 matriculation ceremony of the University held at the multi-purpose Auditorium, bauchi road campus.
He said the University promotes one Nigeria and
togetherness through academic and social activities as he maintained that the institution will uphold her integrity, standard and academic excellence as rated by National and International academic organizations.
Prof. Mafuyai also advised students to maintain
the laid down rules and regulation of the University and seek assistance if the need arises from the appropriate authority, as He warn them to beware of persons with questionable characters to avoid been victim of fraudulent activities.
The Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, Prof. Hayward Mafuyai during the ceremony advised newly matriculated
students to imbibe the spirit of unity for peaceful
co-existence within and outside the institution.
Prof. Mafuyai gave the advise during the 2014/2015 matriculation ceremony of the University held at the multi-purpose Auditorium, bauchi road campus.
He said the University promotes one Nigeria and
togetherness through academic and social activities as he maintained that the institution will uphold her integrity, standard and academic excellence as rated by National and International academic organizations.
Prof. Mafuyai also advised students to maintain
the laid down rules and regulation of the University and seek assistance if the need arises from the appropriate authority, as He warn them to beware of persons with questionable characters to avoid been victim of fraudulent activities.
Important Notice to Al-Hikmah University Undergraduates
Important information to all Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin undergraduate students as regards GNS exams, collection of examination docket for the second semester 2014/2015 academic session.
Evidence of full payment of your school feesfor the 2014/2015 academic session is the major prerequisite for your eligibility to sit for GNS Exams holding April 27 – 29, 2015. All payments must be in Bank Draft from any commercial bank in Nigeria, and made payable to Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.
Collection of Examination Docket for GNS Exams commences fromWednesday, 22nd of April, 2015.
The first semester Examination Docket will be required to collect the New one.
Evidence of full payment of your school feesfor the 2014/2015 academic session is the major prerequisite for your eligibility to sit for GNS Exams holding April 27 – 29, 2015. All payments must be in Bank Draft from any commercial bank in Nigeria, and made payable to Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.
Collection of Examination Docket for GNS Exams commences fromWednesday, 22nd of April, 2015.
The first semester Examination Docket will be required to collect the New one.
ABU Amended Undergraduate Academic Calendar – 2014/2015
Ahmadu Bello University,ABU academic calendar(Amended version) for the 2014/2015 academic session is out.
The authorities of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) have released the 2014/2015 academic session amended undergraduate academic calendar. The changes and the current academic calendar is as follows:
ABU First Semester Academic Calendar.From
ToActivitySunday 7thDecember, 2014
-ResumptionMonday 8thDecember, 2014Saturday 20thDecember, 2014
2 Weeks RegistrationMonday 5thJanuary, 2015Friday 13thFebruary, 2015
6 Weeks of LecturesSaturday 14thFebruary, 2015Saturday 21thFebruary, 2015
Mid-Semester BreakMonday 23rdFebruary, 2015
Saturday 2ndMay, 201510 Weeks of Lectures
Monday 4thMay, 2015Saturday 16thMay, 20152 Weeks Examination
***Monday 2ndFebruary, 2015 to Monday 9thFebruary, 2015 1 Week Add/Drop
GENS Examination for First Semester to Commence on Monday 27thApril, 2015
ABU SECOND SEMESTER Academic Calendar.From
ToActivityMonday 1stJune, 2015Saturday 18thJuly, 2015
7 Weeks Lectures
Monday 20thJuly, 2015Saturday 25thJuly, 2015Mid-Semester BreakMonday 27thJuly, 2015Saturday 12thSeptember, 2015
7 Weeks of LecturesMonday 14stSeptember, 2015Saturday 26thSeptember, 2015
2 Weeks Examination
***Monday 15thJune, 2015 to Monday 22ndJune, 2015
The authorities of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) have released the 2014/2015 academic session amended undergraduate academic calendar. The changes and the current academic calendar is as follows:
ABU First Semester Academic Calendar.From
ToActivitySunday 7thDecember, 2014
-ResumptionMonday 8thDecember, 2014Saturday 20thDecember, 2014
2 Weeks RegistrationMonday 5thJanuary, 2015Friday 13thFebruary, 2015
6 Weeks of LecturesSaturday 14thFebruary, 2015Saturday 21thFebruary, 2015
Mid-Semester BreakMonday 23rdFebruary, 2015
Saturday 2ndMay, 201510 Weeks of Lectures
Monday 4thMay, 2015Saturday 16thMay, 20152 Weeks Examination
***Monday 2ndFebruary, 2015 to Monday 9thFebruary, 2015 1 Week Add/Drop
GENS Examination for First Semester to Commence on Monday 27thApril, 2015
ABU SECOND SEMESTER Academic Calendar.From
ToActivityMonday 1stJune, 2015Saturday 18thJuly, 2015
7 Weeks Lectures
Monday 20thJuly, 2015Saturday 25thJuly, 2015Mid-Semester BreakMonday 27thJuly, 2015Saturday 12thSeptember, 2015
7 Weeks of LecturesMonday 14stSeptember, 2015Saturday 26thSeptember, 2015
2 Weeks Examination
***Monday 15thJune, 2015 to Monday 22ndJune, 2015
BUK School Fees Schedule – 2014/15 [Undergraduates]
Bayero University, Kano, BUK school fees schedule for the 2014/2015 academic session is available here.
Authorities of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) have released the amount payable as school fees by Nigerian and Non-Nigerian undergraduate students of the institution for the 2014/2015 academic session.
See also: BUK Registration Details, Timetable – 2014/15.
Bayero University, Kano School Fees Schedule.
NOTE THAT REGISTRATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER PAYMENT
A. ACCEPTANCE FEES (To be paid by all New Students Prior to Screening) … .N5,000
B. TUITION FEES
Nigerians……………………………………………………………………………………………. Free
Non-Nigerians: Arts, Social Sciences, and Education…………………………… N40,000
Agriculture, Computer Science & IT, and Science N50,000
Engineering, and Medicine N60,000
C. GENERAL REGISTRATION CHARGES (Payable by All Students)
CATEGORY OF STUDENTS
RETURNING
FRESH
Students from Faculties of Arts & Islamic Studies, Law, and Social & Management Sciences; and students from Mathematics Department
N24,000
N27,000
Students from Faculties of Agriculture, Computer Science & Information Technology, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Geography), Education, Engineering, and Science (except Mathematics students)
N27,000
N30,000
Students from the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology)
N28,000
N31,000
Students from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Medical Lab. Science, Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, and Medical Radiography)
N33,000
N36,000
Students from Faculties of Clinical Sciences and Dentistry (MMBS & BDS)
N34,000
N37,000
NOTES
1.: The General Registration Fees have been consolidated
2.: These students are not involved in SIWES or similar activities, and are not charged for such activities.
3.: The fees for these students include charges for SIWES, Teaching Practice, Field Work, and other similar activities.
4.: In addition to charges for SIWES, Field Work, etc, the fees for these students include a special N1,000 charge by the College of Health Sciences.
5.and [6]: In addition to peculiar charges of N5,000 and Health Insurance Premium of N2,000, the fees for these students include a special charge of N2,000 and N3,000 (respectively) by the College of Health Sciences.
D. HOSTEL AND HOSTEL MAINTENANCE CHARGES (To be paid by students allocated bed spaces in University Halls of Residence)……………………………………………………………….. N7,090
Note: The fees in B and C are reflected in the Student Payment Invoice and are to be paid during the online registration exercise; while those in A and D (where applicable) are to be paid separately.
Authorities of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) have released the amount payable as school fees by Nigerian and Non-Nigerian undergraduate students of the institution for the 2014/2015 academic session.
See also: BUK Registration Details, Timetable – 2014/15.
Bayero University, Kano School Fees Schedule.
NOTE THAT REGISTRATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER PAYMENT
A. ACCEPTANCE FEES (To be paid by all New Students Prior to Screening) … .N5,000
B. TUITION FEES
Nigerians……………………………………………………………………………………………. Free
Non-Nigerians: Arts, Social Sciences, and Education…………………………… N40,000
Agriculture, Computer Science & IT, and Science N50,000
Engineering, and Medicine N60,000
C. GENERAL REGISTRATION CHARGES (Payable by All Students)
CATEGORY OF STUDENTS
RETURNING
FRESH
Students from Faculties of Arts & Islamic Studies, Law, and Social & Management Sciences; and students from Mathematics Department
N24,000
N27,000
Students from Faculties of Agriculture, Computer Science & Information Technology, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Geography), Education, Engineering, and Science (except Mathematics students)
N27,000
N30,000
Students from the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology)
N28,000
N31,000
Students from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Medical Lab. Science, Nursing Science, Physiotherapy, and Medical Radiography)
N33,000
N36,000
Students from Faculties of Clinical Sciences and Dentistry (MMBS & BDS)
N34,000
N37,000
NOTES
1.: The General Registration Fees have been consolidated
2.: These students are not involved in SIWES or similar activities, and are not charged for such activities.
3.: The fees for these students include charges for SIWES, Teaching Practice, Field Work, and other similar activities.
4.: In addition to charges for SIWES, Field Work, etc, the fees for these students include a special N1,000 charge by the College of Health Sciences.
5.and [6]: In addition to peculiar charges of N5,000 and Health Insurance Premium of N2,000, the fees for these students include a special charge of N2,000 and N3,000 (respectively) by the College of Health Sciences.
D. HOSTEL AND HOSTEL MAINTENANCE CHARGES (To be paid by students allocated bed spaces in University Halls of Residence)……………………………………………………………….. N7,090
Note: The fees in B and C are reflected in the Student Payment Invoice and are to be paid during the online registration exercise; while those in A and D (where applicable) are to be paid separately.
BUK Registration Details, Timetable – 2014/15 [Undergraduates]
Bayero University, Kano, BUK registration details and time table for undergraduate students for the 2014/2015 academic session.
This is to draw the attention of members of the University community to the following plans for registration for the 2014/2015 Session, according to a statement signed by the Director, Examinations, Admissions and Records (DEAR), Fatima Binta Mohammed.
Registration Procedure: The registration procedure has not changed. A student is to login to myBUK portal, print his/her personalized Payment Invoice, pay the exact amount at any of the designated banks, then login to the portal again to register for the courses.
A student who pays an amount different from what is on the Invoice would not be able to continue!
Registration Timetable: The following timetable will be strictly adhered to:
PERIOD
ACTIVITY
20thApril -10thMay, 2015 (3 weeks)
Registration of fresh students
27thApril-10thMay, 2015 (2 weeks)
Registration of returning students
11thMay -17thMay, 2015 (1 week)
Late Registration period (with N5,000 penalty)
18thMay -29thMay, 2015
Application for Suspension of Studies for the Session for those who fail to register by 17thMay, 2015
Senate has directed that any student who fails to register by 17thMay, 2015 has to apply for Suspension of Studies for the Session not later than Friday, 29thMay, 2015. Those who fail to apply for Suspension of Studies by 29thMay, 2015 would be considered withdrawn from the University.
AAUA Extends Freshmen Photo Verification Exercise – 2014/15 Last modified onApril 22nd, 2015
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA freshmen photo verification exercise for the 2014/2015 academic session has been extended.
Authorities of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) have announced a later date for the closure of the fresh students Photograph Verification exercise.
Freshers that are yet to undergo their Photograph Verification exerciseare to note that the Verification exercise has been extended as indicated below.
The effected students are to go to the formal Internal Audit office beside the old Vice Chancellor’s Office, currently being used by the
Department of Mass Communication for their Photograph Verification exercise which is part of the requirement for fresh Students before they can submit their files at the Exams, Records and Statistic for Final Clearance.
Verification officers will be on the ground between 9am – 12pm on the extended days:
*.Wednesday 22nd April: Somassa and Fasa
*.Thursday 23rd April: Education and Agric
*.Friday 24th April: Sciences and Law
Please endeavour to comply with this schedule.
Thank you.
SIGNED: A.A Adedeji (Deputy Registrar “Academic”)
Authorities of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) have announced a later date for the closure of the fresh students Photograph Verification exercise.
Freshers that are yet to undergo their Photograph Verification exerciseare to note that the Verification exercise has been extended as indicated below.
The effected students are to go to the formal Internal Audit office beside the old Vice Chancellor’s Office, currently being used by the
Department of Mass Communication for their Photograph Verification exercise which is part of the requirement for fresh Students before they can submit their files at the Exams, Records and Statistic for Final Clearance.
Verification officers will be on the ground between 9am – 12pm on the extended days:
*.Wednesday 22nd April: Somassa and Fasa
*.Thursday 23rd April: Education and Agric
*.Friday 24th April: Sciences and Law
Please endeavour to comply with this schedule.
Thank you.
SIGNED: A.A Adedeji (Deputy Registrar “Academic”)
AAUA Extends Freshmen Photo Verification Exercise – 2014/15 Last modified onApril 22nd, 2015
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA freshmen photo verification exercise for the 2014/2015 academic session has been extended.
Authorities of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) have announced a later date for the closure of the fresh students Photograph Verification exercise.
Freshers that are yet to undergo their Photograph Verification exerciseare to note that the Verification exercise has been extended as indicated below.
The effected students are to go to the formal Internal Audit office beside the old Vice Chancellor’s Office, currently being used by the
Department of Mass Communication for their Photograph Verification exercise which is part of the requirement for fresh Students before they can submit their files at the Exams, Records and Statistic for Final Clearance.
Verification officers will be on the ground between 9am – 12pm on the extended days:
*.Wednesday 22nd April: Somassa and Fasa
*.Thursday 23rd April: Education and Agric
*.Friday 24th April: Sciences and Law
Please endeavour to comply with this schedule.
Thank you.
SIGNED: A.A Adedeji (Deputy Registrar “Academic”)
Authorities of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) have announced a later date for the closure of the fresh students Photograph Verification exercise.
Freshers that are yet to undergo their Photograph Verification exerciseare to note that the Verification exercise has been extended as indicated below.
The effected students are to go to the formal Internal Audit office beside the old Vice Chancellor’s Office, currently being used by the
Department of Mass Communication for their Photograph Verification exercise which is part of the requirement for fresh Students before they can submit their files at the Exams, Records and Statistic for Final Clearance.
Verification officers will be on the ground between 9am – 12pm on the extended days:
*.Wednesday 22nd April: Somassa and Fasa
*.Thursday 23rd April: Education and Agric
*.Friday 24th April: Sciences and Law
Please endeavour to comply with this schedule.
Thank you.
SIGNED: A.A Adedeji (Deputy Registrar “Academic”)
33 Students Bag First-Class Honours In LAUTECH
Thirty three students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH will bag bag first class degrees at its 2013/2014 convocation.
It has been revealed that no fewer than thirty three persons will be awarded 1st Class Honours certificates at the 12th Convocation Ceremony of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) which will take place on April 23 .
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Adeniyi Gbadegesin, stated this in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, at a briefing to herald the institution’s 12th convocation.
Gbadegesin disclosed that a total of 4,697 first degrees and over 9,000 higher degrees would be awarded during the ceremony.
In addition to the 33 students that bagged first class honours, 1,144 bagged second class upper division honours, 2,575 bagged second class lower division honours, 692 bagged third class honours while 140 graduated as nursing students.
The VC explained that the convocation ceremonies starting on April 23 would coincide with the 25th Founder’s Day ceremony of the university.
UNILAG Students, Enugu Youths Protest #Xenophobic Attacks
University of Lagos, UNILAG students and Enugu youths protest xenophobic attacks on foreigners, especially Nigerians, in South Africa.
The latest protesters included the students of the University of Lagos and members of the Youth Action for Success.
The UNILAG students on Monday staged a protest at the South Africa’s High Commission, Lagos, while the YAS members took to the streets of Enugu on Tuesday.
The UNILAG students delivered a protest letter to the South African High Commissioner, Amb. Lulu Mguni, giving the South African authorities a 24-hour ultimatum to either stop the attacks or face a boycott of businesses and products from the country.
The students came in three buses, one of which had ‘Aluta missile’ on the number plate.
One of the students that participated in the protest told our correspondent that the demonstration had been planned to move on to major South African companies on the Lagos Island but that the police stopped the protesters.
He said, “We issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the appropriate authorities of South Africa to stop the attacks or they risk a boycott of their businesses and products in the country. We will be the ones to champion the boycott.
“We were to go to a major South African company on Tiamiyu Savage Street but armed policemen resisted us and we cancelled our trip.”
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the protest.
He said, “The students, under police protection, demonstrated at the South African High Commission. They made attempts to go to the DSTV and MTN offices but were appropriately advised in the interest of security.
“They peacefully departed after a hitch-free protest.”
In Enugu, the youths, who protested on the streets of the coal city, demanded an end to the attacks within 48 hours, failing which South African investments in Enugu State and other parts of Nigeria would be destroyed.
The youths, under the aegis of YAS, carried placards with various inscriptions. Some of the placards read, “No to mindless killing of Nigerians”, “Stop this xenophobia now” and “Don’t tempt our patience”, among others.
Speaking to journalists during the rally, the leader of the group, Jesechai Okezie, said the South Africans had not been grateful for the hospitality of other Africans.
He said, “We are not happy that Nigerians are being brutalised and killed in South Africa.
“We allowed South Africans to come here and operate; they have Shoprite, Multichoice, MTN and a host of other investments here.
“So why are they killing us? Why are they brutalising us? Why are they denying us of our economic rights?
“We love other nationals here in Nigeria, we treat them with the highest level of hospitality, but this is what we have got in return.”
Demanding an immediate end to the attacks, Okeke said, “These killings must stop forthwith.
“We are giving the South African government 48 hours to ensure that these killings and looting come to an end.
“The President of South Africa must assure the world that the lives and properties of Nigerians are safe; if they don’t do that, we are going to react and our reaction will be disastrous.
“We are asking Nigerian youths to remain calm.” (Punch Newspaper)
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
REMINDER! REMINDER!! 20 THINGS YOU MUST NOT FORGET TO TAKE TO NYSC ORIENTATION CAMP
Helllo intending Otondo and Otondo to be . Batch A 2015 would be off to your nysc orientation camp very soon . So for the love i have for you all as a tiny expert in that area. i would be giving some tips from this post till Monday before you leave.
So Today post is concerning things you just cant live without in camp except you intend on borrowing or stealing?(hmmm) .
1.PHOTOCOPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTS: just make up to 10-12 copies of every document required . There would be photocopiers at the nysc orientation camp at maami market but trust me , it is double the price and it saves time. Statement of Result (Original and Photocopies) , School ID Card (Original and Photocopies)
2.COPIES OF PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS: This is very important . from experience i would say you make up to 30. Reason being that you would need them at every registration point mostly. Then those of you who would likely redeploy , you would need more than others . It is always advisable to have extra copies of them too.
3.CALL UP LETTER: This is a vital part of camp and the only evidence that you are a corper (otondo) and you are not impersonating anyone. so if at all you even forget you luggage (lol) never forget this. Word of advice—-keep it like its your life, do not laminate it o. i know someone who was sent back because she forgot hers. and also someone who had to beg and beg before his letter was collected because he laminated his own copy. So please o avoid all these stress and make enough copies of this letter like 15 .
4.STATIONERY :BIRO , PAPER , GLUE , TIPPEX AND STAPLER :Yeah this saves time and lots of unnecessary begging. also do not forget to include pins in your stapler.
5.ROUND-NECKED WHITE T-SHIRTS : this is an essential outfit in camp in fact in most camps this is the only allowed cloth to be worn throughout your 3 weeks . Even to church , you might not be allowed to wear colored cloths. You would be given 2 pairs of white t-shirts at camp to just fulfill all righteousness which surely would never be your size especially our very slim and small otondo in size . So you can bring extra pairs
(3) . Word of advice: do not carry more than 2 pairs of colored clothes because you wont need it .
6.WHITE SHORTS: i beg you please do bring yours , you would also be given 2 pairs of shorts which are really poor in material . they tear easily and are thick . it can be annoying. so my dear otondos bring like 4 pairs of shorts . Trust me also you wont like to wash everyday ,so bring enough to last you like 3 days so that you wont be stranded.
7.PLAIN WHITE SNEAKERS/TENNIS SHOES: This is a very important outfit. you would also be given a pair of low quality tennis shoes customized for nysc. Its either you are not given your size . After the first wash it starts tearing . So just buy yours. They also sell this in camp , so in case you are not able to get you could buy in camp just carry extra cash for that because the price would be higher cos they know you have no choice than to buy.
8.WHITE SOCKS: Just get extra pairs . you would also be given 2 pairs.
9. A PAIR OF SLIPPERS
10.DETTOL : This is very very essential . firstly the bathrooms can be very annoying and dirty and you would not like to have infection from camp. Bad idea. Also the water can be dirty.Most people always have reaction to it.
11.MOSQUITO NET: you would do not want to fall sick in camp from malaria. Just bring yours. Also bring ropes you would use to tie it o. i also used mine as a room to protect my box and properties from thieves and also from some insects and ants
12.OTHERS: Towel , bed sheets Pillow Cases and A Pillow . you could also get pillow from mammy market.
13.NOVEL :For those who get bored easily , please carry some . And for guys psp or chess. also iPod and mp3.
14.CASH: extremely important. you would need between 15000–20000 for the extravagant spenders and for those that can manage say 10000-15000. There are lots of things that take up money . Things like food(for those who don’t intend eating camp food) , recharge cards, charging of phones , pleasures e.t.c NOTE—- you wont be allowed to leave camp o. So do not be stranded , trust me not a good idea.Just budget 1000 per day . You could carry your ATM incase.
15.ALMIGHTY WAIST POUCH/BAG:Very very essential . This served as my bank and locker for important items. Things like phones, money , id card , keys , ATM cards e.t.c I even know someone who sleeps with hers on because of people on the loose to steal .
16.TORCHLIGHT OR RECHARGEABLE LAMPS: Most or in fact all camps do not give light except at a specific time of the day . Its very essential . especially at night when you need to use the bathroom , early in the morning when preparing for morning drills and meditations. at night in case you need to do anything . At mammy , there is always light till they close . You can charge them there at a little fee.
17.BASIC DRUGS: like panadol or paracetamol , allergy medicine , menustaral pain drug , nausea relief drugs , antibiotics e.t.c . The camp clinic is always inadequately filled with drugs so help yourself.PADLOCKS : please lock your boxes and bags to avoid regrets and crying o . i know people who lost things to theives due to carelessness
18.Toiletries/Sanitary Pad .
19.Bucket, soap dish (buy at the camp site, don’t stress yourself taking one to the place, they always sell in the camp)
20.PLATE , BOWL AND CUP: For eating . Important for those who intend on eating
Happy Camp in advance all
Monday, 20 April 2015
"Not A Good Swimmer" 22-yr-old undergraduate dies while swimming in ocean
Police sayDamian Parks’ body was found on the beach early Monday morning, almost a day after sea waves swept him away.
According to aU.S. Coast Guardreport, Parks and four friends were swimming in the ocean nearSun Splash Parkin Daytona Beach on Sunday morning lost grip of a friend’s hand.
He yelled for help but the waves swept him away and all attempts to find him proved abortive.
Rescue crews searched with a helicopter and jet skis for hours but could not locate Parks until his body was found on the beach shore.
The deceased's mother,Carolyn ParkstoldWESH 2that she cannot understand why he decided to swim in the ocean because he is not a good swimmer.
“I don’t know why it happened, why he would go into the water like this because he is not a good swimmer," she said.
"I had talked to him just before he came out here and he told me he was tired and was going to rest, not knowing he was going to come out here to the beach."
In a statement posted on the BCU Facebook page, the institution’sPresident, Edison O. Jackson, said the student's death is a 'sad moment'.
“This is a sad moment for our university. We never want to hear of a student losing their lives," Jackson said.
"I grieve not only as the president of B-CU, but more importantly as a parent. My condolences go out to
According to aU.S. Coast Guardreport, Parks and four friends were swimming in the ocean nearSun Splash Parkin Daytona Beach on Sunday morning lost grip of a friend’s hand.
He yelled for help but the waves swept him away and all attempts to find him proved abortive.
Rescue crews searched with a helicopter and jet skis for hours but could not locate Parks until his body was found on the beach shore.
The deceased's mother,Carolyn ParkstoldWESH 2that she cannot understand why he decided to swim in the ocean because he is not a good swimmer.
“I don’t know why it happened, why he would go into the water like this because he is not a good swimmer," she said.
"I had talked to him just before he came out here and he told me he was tired and was going to rest, not knowing he was going to come out here to the beach."
In a statement posted on the BCU Facebook page, the institution’sPresident, Edison O. Jackson, said the student's death is a 'sad moment'.
“This is a sad moment for our university. We never want to hear of a student losing their lives," Jackson said.
"I grieve not only as the president of B-CU, but more importantly as a parent. My condolences go out to
Young Hacker Police arrest 14-yr-old student for changing background of teacher's computer to kissing gays after stealing password
Police in Florida have arrested a teenage student who stole an administrative-level password to access his school's secure computer network and change a teacher's desktop background to an image of two men kissing.
A 14-year-old Florida student has been arrested and charged with felony hacking charges after he changed the background of a teacher's computer to photo of two men kissing using a stolen password.
Domanik Green, a student of Paul R. Smith Middle School in Holiday, committed the crime on Tuesday March 31 and was subsequently charged with felony offense against a computer system and unauthorized access.
According to Pasco County Sheriff,Chris Nocco, the teenager stole an administrative-level password to access his school's secure computer network.
Nocco told theTampa Bay Timesthat the student's action may be seen as a prank but it has more consequences.
"Even though some might say this is just a teenage prank, who knows what this teenager might have done," Nocco said.
Green said he learned the password, which is the teacher's last name, by watching a teacher type it in two years ago.
He toldWTSP-TVthat he would not have played the prank if anyone had told him it was illegal.
"If they would have notified me it was illegal, I wouldn't have done it in the first place. But all they said was, 'You shouldn't be doing that,'" he said.
His mother,Eileen Foster, said the charge levelled against her son was undeserving, noting that her son could have done more damage than just play a prank.
"He had the chance to get into the FCAT files, he had the chance to change grades, to do whatever you can do in the FCAT files and he didn't take it," she said.
"I think that alone proves he doesn't deserve a felony charge."
Green confessed that he played the prank on a teacher he doesn’t like.
He has been suspended for 10 days.
A 14-year-old Florida student has been arrested and charged with felony hacking charges after he changed the background of a teacher's computer to photo of two men kissing using a stolen password.
Domanik Green, a student of Paul R. Smith Middle School in Holiday, committed the crime on Tuesday March 31 and was subsequently charged with felony offense against a computer system and unauthorized access.
According to Pasco County Sheriff,Chris Nocco, the teenager stole an administrative-level password to access his school's secure computer network.
Nocco told theTampa Bay Timesthat the student's action may be seen as a prank but it has more consequences.
"Even though some might say this is just a teenage prank, who knows what this teenager might have done," Nocco said.
Green said he learned the password, which is the teacher's last name, by watching a teacher type it in two years ago.
He toldWTSP-TVthat he would not have played the prank if anyone had told him it was illegal.
"If they would have notified me it was illegal, I wouldn't have done it in the first place. But all they said was, 'You shouldn't be doing that,'" he said.
His mother,Eileen Foster, said the charge levelled against her son was undeserving, noting that her son could have done more damage than just play a prank.
"He had the chance to get into the FCAT files, he had the chance to change grades, to do whatever you can do in the FCAT files and he didn't take it," she said.
"I think that alone proves he doesn't deserve a felony charge."
Green confessed that he played the prank on a teacher he doesn’t like.
He has been suspended for 10 days.
Bad grooming Students prevented from writing WASSCE due to overgrown hair and nails
Some eight students of the St. Johns Grammar Senior High School, inAchimota, were prevented from writing their papers in the ongoing West Africa Senior Secondary Certification Examinations.
The confidence of these students were completely shattered when they were sacked by their invigilators that their hair and nails were overgrown.
The affected students became extremely angry and could not understand why the authorities would subject them to what they termed as ‘inhumane treatment’ albeit they have a few days to leave the four walls of the school.
The students explained that, they stood outside the examination hall with the hope that they would be called after thirty minutes to write the papers but the authorities refused to allow them write the exams.
The confidence of these students were completely shattered when they were sacked by their invigilators that their hair and nails were overgrown.
The affected students became extremely angry and could not understand why the authorities would subject them to what they termed as ‘inhumane treatment’ albeit they have a few days to leave the four walls of the school.
The students explained that, they stood outside the examination hall with the hope that they would be called after thirty minutes to write the papers but the authorities refused to allow them write the exams.
Niger Delta University ‘Lesbian’ cultists drug, brutalize 'born-again' 17-yr-old for refusing initiation
Suspected female cultists at the Niger Delta University brutalized a teenage student, allegedly because she refused to join their lesbian cult. They have been caught.
A 17-year-old student of the Niger Delta University (NDU) is recuperating after suspected female student-cultists attacked her for allegedly refusing to join their cult.
According to a Leadership report, the unnamed victim, a student of the institution's Economics Department, was attacked in her room at Hostel “F” of the institution around 4am last Tuesday.
She is rumoured to have become a target due to her strict Christian ways and refusal to accept their invitation to join the cult, alleged to be notorious for lesbianism and other vices.
A final year student of the Education Department, identified as Annabela, was said to have led the attack.
They allegedly injected their victim with an unidentified substance and subjected her to severe torture.
A source who identified herself asClairespoke toLeadershipabout the attack.
“She was tied to a chair and severely beaten by four girls. Her hair attachment was forceful removed and she was injected with substances that made her behave in a crazy manner for days," she said.
"When the attackers saw that the girl had fainted, they brought her out of the room in the early hours of morning, and they were apprehended.”
NDU'sStudents’ Senate Disciplinary Committeehas begun investigation into the incident and is expected to present its finding to the institution’s authorities.
9ja School Gist gathered that the victim father is also a lecturer at the institution.
A 17-year-old student of the Niger Delta University (NDU) is recuperating after suspected female student-cultists attacked her for allegedly refusing to join their cult.
According to a Leadership report, the unnamed victim, a student of the institution's Economics Department, was attacked in her room at Hostel “F” of the institution around 4am last Tuesday.
She is rumoured to have become a target due to her strict Christian ways and refusal to accept their invitation to join the cult, alleged to be notorious for lesbianism and other vices.
A final year student of the Education Department, identified as Annabela, was said to have led the attack.
They allegedly injected their victim with an unidentified substance and subjected her to severe torture.
A source who identified herself asClairespoke toLeadershipabout the attack.
“She was tied to a chair and severely beaten by four girls. Her hair attachment was forceful removed and she was injected with substances that made her behave in a crazy manner for days," she said.
"When the attackers saw that the girl had fainted, they brought her out of the room in the early hours of morning, and they were apprehended.”
NDU'sStudents’ Senate Disciplinary Committeehas begun investigation into the incident and is expected to present its finding to the institution’s authorities.
9ja School Gist gathered that the victim father is also a lecturer at the institution.
ASUU has urged the Governing Council of the Lagos State University to reopen the institution and end the 'illegal' "election recess" imposed by embattled VC Obafunwa before the general elections.
Nearly one month after theLagos State University(LASU) was shut down for what the institution called "election recess", the local chapter of the chapter ofAcademic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) has called for the resumption of activities.
The union appealed to the institution’s Governing Council to direct the reopening.
Embattled Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof.John Obafunwa, had called for the “election recess” in a statement, asking students to vacate the university with immediate effect until a contrary announcement is made.
The elections have been concluded for over a week and no official resumption date has been announced.
In a related development, ASUU-LASU chairman, Dr.Adekunle Idris, has insisted that the vote of no confidence passed by the congress against the Vice Chancellor remains effective.
Idris, who went into hiding early April after alleging that the institution’s management plans to attack him with student cultists, advised parents to monitor their children and ensure that they are not used to ferment trouble.
Idris noted that the "election recess" aborted academic activities without Senate approval and is thus illegal in a university system, especially as all other universities in the country remained in session.
The union appealed to the institution’s Governing Council to direct the reopening.
Embattled Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof.John Obafunwa, had called for the “election recess” in a statement, asking students to vacate the university with immediate effect until a contrary announcement is made.
The elections have been concluded for over a week and no official resumption date has been announced.
In a related development, ASUU-LASU chairman, Dr.Adekunle Idris, has insisted that the vote of no confidence passed by the congress against the Vice Chancellor remains effective.
Idris, who went into hiding early April after alleging that the institution’s management plans to attack him with student cultists, advised parents to monitor their children and ensure that they are not used to ferment trouble.
Idris noted that the "election recess" aborted academic activities without Senate approval and is thus illegal in a university system, especially as all other universities in the country remained in session.
Imo State University, IMSU academic calendar for 2nd semester, 2014/2015 academic session has been released.
This is to inform all the students of the Imo State University (IMSU) that the authorities of the institution have released the academic calendar for second semester, 2014/2015 academic session as follows:
Weeks of Lectures: Monday 27th April to Friday 24th July 2015(13 weeks).
Revision: Monday 27th to Friday 31st July 2015(1 week).
Examination: Monday 3rd to Friday 28th August 2015(4 weeks).
Break: Friday 28th August to Friday 25th September 2015.
Resumption for 2015/2016 Session: Monday 28th September 2015.
Weeks of Lectures: Monday 27th April to Friday 24th July 2015(13 weeks).
Revision: Monday 27th to Friday 31st July 2015(1 week).
Examination: Monday 3rd to Friday 28th August 2015(4 weeks).
Break: Friday 28th August to Friday 25th September 2015.
Resumption for 2015/2016 Session: Monday 28th September 2015.
Important information for Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH 500 Level
The authorities of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) have released some important information for all 500 Level students who participated in the 2013/2014 SIWES Programme . Find the important information below:
A
This is to inform all 500L Students that the signing of 2013/2014 Students Logbook has ended.
However, Students who are yet to sign their 2013/2014 Logbook are to report to ITCU for late signing between Monday, April 20 and Wednesday, April 23, 2015. Please note that late signing of Logbook attracts penalty.
B
This is to inform all 500L Students in the Departments (A) in the table below who participated in the 2013/2014 SIWES Programme the time for submitting their Logbooks. The Department listed below under course heading (B) should be written on their Logbooks as against their original Department in A.
Departments (A)
Course Heading (B)
Management /Accounting
Engineering Management
Transport Management
Transport & Highway Engineering
Science Laboratory Technology
Microbiology
Earth Sciences
Geology
Statistics
Mathematics
Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry
C
SUBMISSION OF 2013/2014 SIWES LOGBOOKS, FORM 8 AND E- PAYMENT FORM
This is to inform all students who participated in 2013/2014 SIWES Programme to submit their Logbooks, Form 8 and E-payment forms to the ITCU with effect from Tuesday, May 5 to Tuesday, May 26, 2015. The arrangement is as follows:-
DATE
TIME
DEPARTMENT
Tuesday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 6, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
GEOLOGY, CSE, CHE
Thursday, May 7 – Friday, May 8, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
AGE, CIVIL, FSE, EEE
Monday, May 11 – Tuesday, May 12, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
URP, FAA, ARCH
Wednesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 14, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
PAP, MICROBIOLOGY, ENGINEERING MGT.
Monday, May 18 – Tuesday, May 19, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
TRANSP. & HIGHWAY ENGR. PAC, BIOCHEMISTRY
Wednesday, May 20 – Thursday, May 21, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
PAB, MATHS, AGN
Monday, May 25 – Tuesday, May 26, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
APH, AEE
*Students are expected to provide a 10 digit Account Number and 9 digit Bank Sort Code at the point of submission.
A
This is to inform all 500L Students that the signing of 2013/2014 Students Logbook has ended.
However, Students who are yet to sign their 2013/2014 Logbook are to report to ITCU for late signing between Monday, April 20 and Wednesday, April 23, 2015. Please note that late signing of Logbook attracts penalty.
B
This is to inform all 500L Students in the Departments (A) in the table below who participated in the 2013/2014 SIWES Programme the time for submitting their Logbooks. The Department listed below under course heading (B) should be written on their Logbooks as against their original Department in A.
Departments (A)
Course Heading (B)
Management /Accounting
Engineering Management
Transport Management
Transport & Highway Engineering
Science Laboratory Technology
Microbiology
Earth Sciences
Geology
Statistics
Mathematics
Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry
C
SUBMISSION OF 2013/2014 SIWES LOGBOOKS, FORM 8 AND E- PAYMENT FORM
This is to inform all students who participated in 2013/2014 SIWES Programme to submit their Logbooks, Form 8 and E-payment forms to the ITCU with effect from Tuesday, May 5 to Tuesday, May 26, 2015. The arrangement is as follows:-
DATE
TIME
DEPARTMENT
Tuesday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 6, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
GEOLOGY, CSE, CHE
Thursday, May 7 – Friday, May 8, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
AGE, CIVIL, FSE, EEE
Monday, May 11 – Tuesday, May 12, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
URP, FAA, ARCH
Wednesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 14, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
PAP, MICROBIOLOGY, ENGINEERING MGT.
Monday, May 18 – Tuesday, May 19, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
TRANSP. & HIGHWAY ENGR. PAC, BIOCHEMISTRY
Wednesday, May 20 – Thursday, May 21, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
PAB, MATHS, AGN
Monday, May 25 – Tuesday, May 26, 2015
9.00a.m-2.30p.m
APH, AEE
*Students are expected to provide a 10 digit Account Number and 9 digit Bank Sort Code at the point of submission.
Sunday, 19 April 2015
Popular Fareedah Of UNIABUJA Involved In Ghastly Auto Accident.
Popular Fareedah Of UNIABUJA Involved In Ghastly Auto Accident.
Identified for her articulate and bright nature, Fareedah is a 400L student of Law Uniabuja. She's also the CEO of AngelsChoice Body, Abuja and Yolo Magazine.
On her way from the airport last week with a barrister friend, they picked up some students at the university main campus gate.
Things suddenly changed from what looked like an happy ride home after a trailer rammed into their Honda car. The pressure of the hit was as such that their car ran into another moving vehicle.
Despite the wrecked car, Fareedah and other passengers fortunately survived with various degrees of injuries.
Fareedah has since then been recovering from the shock as she hopes to be strong again before school resumes and also to go by her daily business which is what she's renowned for.
Identified for her articulate and bright nature, Fareedah is a 400L student of Law Uniabuja. She's also the CEO of AngelsChoice Body, Abuja and Yolo Magazine.
On her way from the airport last week with a barrister friend, they picked up some students at the university main campus gate.
Things suddenly changed from what looked like an happy ride home after a trailer rammed into their Honda car. The pressure of the hit was as such that their car ran into another moving vehicle.
Despite the wrecked car, Fareedah and other passengers fortunately survived with various degrees of injuries.
Fareedah has since then been recovering from the shock as she hopes to be strong again before school resumes and also to go by her daily business which is what she's renowned for.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it is ready to partner with corporate organisations to empower youths with entrepreneurship skills.
The NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Johnson Olawumi, made the assertion on Friday, April 17, in Ilorin at the opening of a training programme for its Venture Managers.
Olawumi, represented by the Director, Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneur Services, Mrs Mary Dan Abia, said the NYSC in partnership with IITA had cultivated 20 hectares of hybrid cassava varieties at Leleyi-Kwali, FCT.
The director-general also said that NYSC was collaborating with the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation, Idofian, on the development of agricultural equipment.
"We are developing a new one with Fadama III project, all to ginger our youths to appreciate farming as a worthy profession,"’ Olawumi added.
He said that the NYSC farm settlement in Kwali would be expanded to 70 hectares for the cultivation of cassava.
Olawumi added that the NYSC rice mill in Ebonyi would as from the 2015 orientation programme sell the commodity to neighbouring NYSC camps at subsidised prices.
He also said the NYSC Garri factory in Afon, Kwara, would be upgraded and equipped to meet the demand of the people in the area and beyond.
He said that the department was established in 2012 to resuscitate moribund projects such as NYSC farms and establish new projects.
The director also said the department was to serve as training platform where corps members could acquire skills for self-reliance and develop business models for young entrepreneurs.
Adeniran further said that the unit had been providing support services for the scheme through supply of food stuff and kits during orientation courses.
He added that the venture department was mandated to contribute to the national food security programme of the Federal Government and enhance rural economic development.
Adeniran listed NYSC business enterprises under the department to include NYSC Garment Factories in Minna, Niger State and Mgbakwu, Anambra, NYSC Rice Mill, Ezillo, Ebonyi and NYSC Feed Mill, Ipaja, Lagos State.
Others are NYSC Garri factory at Afon in Kwara, NYSC Table Water factory and Bakery at NYSC orientation camp, FCT and NYSC National Band, Abuja.
In his remarks, Kwara Coordinator of NYSC, Mr Abiodun Amusa, commended the director-general for resuscitating the NYSC ventures.
The coordinator appealed to venture managers to put in their best and work extra hours to achieve the objective of the programme.
He also appealed to the director-general to give the managers necessary incentives to enable them to achieve the set objectives.
Olawumi, represented by the Director, Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneur Services, Mrs Mary Dan Abia, said the NYSC in partnership with IITA had cultivated 20 hectares of hybrid cassava varieties at Leleyi-Kwali, FCT.
The director-general also said that NYSC was collaborating with the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation, Idofian, on the development of agricultural equipment.
"We are developing a new one with Fadama III project, all to ginger our youths to appreciate farming as a worthy profession,"’ Olawumi added.
He said that the NYSC farm settlement in Kwali would be expanded to 70 hectares for the cultivation of cassava.
Olawumi added that the NYSC rice mill in Ebonyi would as from the 2015 orientation programme sell the commodity to neighbouring NYSC camps at subsidised prices.
He also said the NYSC Garri factory in Afon, Kwara, would be upgraded and equipped to meet the demand of the people in the area and beyond.
He said that the department was established in 2012 to resuscitate moribund projects such as NYSC farms and establish new projects.
The director also said the department was to serve as training platform where corps members could acquire skills for self-reliance and develop business models for young entrepreneurs.
Adeniran further said that the unit had been providing support services for the scheme through supply of food stuff and kits during orientation courses.
He added that the venture department was mandated to contribute to the national food security programme of the Federal Government and enhance rural economic development.
Adeniran listed NYSC business enterprises under the department to include NYSC Garment Factories in Minna, Niger State and Mgbakwu, Anambra, NYSC Rice Mill, Ezillo, Ebonyi and NYSC Feed Mill, Ipaja, Lagos State.
Others are NYSC Garri factory at Afon in Kwara, NYSC Table Water factory and Bakery at NYSC orientation camp, FCT and NYSC National Band, Abuja.
In his remarks, Kwara Coordinator of NYSC, Mr Abiodun Amusa, commended the director-general for resuscitating the NYSC ventures.
The coordinator appealed to venture managers to put in their best and work extra hours to achieve the objective of the programme.
He also appealed to the director-general to give the managers necessary incentives to enable them to achieve the set objectives.
NANS gives South African government 7 days ultimatum to stop xenophobic attacks
Abuja - The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has given the South African Government seven days ultimatum to stop the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans resident in that country.
This ultimatum is conveyed in a statement issued by the association and made available to the media in Abuja on Saturday.
The statement, signed by Nwankwo Ezekiel, NAN’s Public Relations Officer, warned that South African investments and citizens in Nigeria would face reprisal attacks if the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and their businesses were not stopped.
"NANS condemns the sudden surge of attacks and deaths of our brothers and sisters and loss of their properties in South Africa as a result of xenophobia attacks."
Also Read: Nigeria urges SA to address xenophobic violence
"It is with deep sense of sadness and brotherhood that we are urging the South African Government to ensure an urgent solution and bring to an end attacks on our own citizens and their businesses within the next seven days."
"If the attacks and looting are not stopped within seven days, we will be left with no alternative than to go against all the South African investments in our noble country, Nigeria."
"We will not stop at this but will go further and make all South Africa citizens residing in our country uncomfortable", it said.
It added that South Africa and Nigeria were being looked up to by the world to lead Africa to greatness, adding that xenophobic attacks were an embarrassment to the entire continent.
- NAN
This ultimatum is conveyed in a statement issued by the association and made available to the media in Abuja on Saturday.
The statement, signed by Nwankwo Ezekiel, NAN’s Public Relations Officer, warned that South African investments and citizens in Nigeria would face reprisal attacks if the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and their businesses were not stopped.
"NANS condemns the sudden surge of attacks and deaths of our brothers and sisters and loss of their properties in South Africa as a result of xenophobia attacks."
Also Read: Nigeria urges SA to address xenophobic violence
"It is with deep sense of sadness and brotherhood that we are urging the South African Government to ensure an urgent solution and bring to an end attacks on our own citizens and their businesses within the next seven days."
"If the attacks and looting are not stopped within seven days, we will be left with no alternative than to go against all the South African investments in our noble country, Nigeria."
"We will not stop at this but will go further and make all South Africa citizens residing in our country uncomfortable", it said.
It added that South Africa and Nigeria were being looked up to by the world to lead Africa to greatness, adding that xenophobic attacks were an embarrassment to the entire continent.
- NAN
Saturday, 18 April 2015
Niger Delta University, NDU 4th convocation ceremony schedule of events.
Authorities of the Niger Delta University,Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State have released the programme of events for their 4th convocation ceremony.
Activities for the ceremony are as scheduled below:
1.Monday, 13th April, 2015:
Commencement of collection of Academic Gown
2.Sunday, 19th April 2015:
*.Inter-denominational Church Service
*.Venue: Lecture Theater, Main Campus
*.Time: 9am
3.Monday, 20th April, 2015:
*.Convocation press Briefing by the Vice-Chancellor
*.Venue: Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room
*.Time: 12.00 noon
4.Friday, 24th April, 2015:
*.Event: Convocation Lecture
*.Venue: University Auditorium, Main campus
*.Time: 2.00p.m
*.Event: Convocation Cocktail
*.Venue:Handball Pitch, Main Campus
*.Time: 5.00p.m
*.Event: Command Performance
*.Venue:Lecture Theatre
*.Time: 7.00p.m
5.Saturday, 25th April 2015:
a. Event:Commissioning of projects by His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson
Time:8am – 10am
b. Event: Conferment of degrees
Time:10 am
I.Conferment of Honorary Degrees
II.Conferment of Higher Degrees
III.Conferment of post Graduate Diplomas
IV.Conferment of first Degrees/Dilopmas
Venue: Convocation Arena, New Site.
Please be informed that members of Senate and congregation will partake in the procession.
By this notice, all participants are expected to meet at the Convocation Arena, New Site by 7:30am to prepare for the Academic Procession.
Muhammudu Buhari President-elect urged to abolish Government foreign scholarships
The Commonwealth Youth Council chairperson, Ahmed Adamu, has urged Nigeria’s president elect, Muhammudu Buhari, to abolish foreign scholarships in country when he assumes office May 29.
The Commonwealth Youth Councilchairperson,Ahmed Adamu, has urged Nigeria’s president elect,Muhammudu Buhari, to abolish foreign scholarships in country when he assumes office May 29.
According to Adamu who holds a PhD in economics, close to N100 billion is spent on foreign scholarships annually by Nigerian government which he claimed has caused over supply of Nigerian currency, triggering the continue decline of the value of the Nigerian Naira.
“This figure is extremely higher when adding the cost of other self-sponsored foreign education and I am using this medium to call on the Nigerian president elect to consider this as one of the immediate policy he will adopt in the first 100 days in office”.
He, in a statement issued on
Saturday from London said Nigerians and other internationals studying in UK contribute 2.3% to the GDP growth in UK and their patronages contribute 2.6% to the overall UK employment and maintained that the funds injected into foreign economies should be invested in Nigeria.
“How different are foreign Universities are from Nigerian Universities, you will talk about access to energy, IT, resources, facilities, conducive atmosphere, and efficiency. All these can be provided in all Nigerian Universities with the savings that will eventuate from abolishing foreign scholarships. If you divide N100 billion by the number of federal universities, you will see that each university will get N2.5 billion a year”.
He held that Nigerian universities can perform to the international standard if for five years N2.5 billion is injected in them annually and that those who were already trained abroad can teach in Nigerian universities.
The economist also said Buhari must cut down government expenditure by 50% in one year, increase bank rate and taxes and the extravagance and wastages during the political campaign had caused unnecessary inflation in Nigeria, which he claimed is now at 8.6% from 7.9% in November.
“The money in circulation must be controlled. It is commendable that the president-elect has proposed to reduce government overheads by proposing to scrap unnecessary political appointments.
“All the money saved from the austerity measures should be invested in manufacturing and industrial sectors as well as education, science and technology. Small skills labourers should have a coordinated wage system, so that cost of production can be predicted, and small skill labourers who contribute immensely to the economic growth will not be underpaid” he stated.
The Commonwealth Youth Councilchairperson,Ahmed Adamu, has urged Nigeria’s president elect,Muhammudu Buhari, to abolish foreign scholarships in country when he assumes office May 29.
According to Adamu who holds a PhD in economics, close to N100 billion is spent on foreign scholarships annually by Nigerian government which he claimed has caused over supply of Nigerian currency, triggering the continue decline of the value of the Nigerian Naira.
“This figure is extremely higher when adding the cost of other self-sponsored foreign education and I am using this medium to call on the Nigerian president elect to consider this as one of the immediate policy he will adopt in the first 100 days in office”.
He, in a statement issued on
Saturday from London said Nigerians and other internationals studying in UK contribute 2.3% to the GDP growth in UK and their patronages contribute 2.6% to the overall UK employment and maintained that the funds injected into foreign economies should be invested in Nigeria.
“How different are foreign Universities are from Nigerian Universities, you will talk about access to energy, IT, resources, facilities, conducive atmosphere, and efficiency. All these can be provided in all Nigerian Universities with the savings that will eventuate from abolishing foreign scholarships. If you divide N100 billion by the number of federal universities, you will see that each university will get N2.5 billion a year”.
He held that Nigerian universities can perform to the international standard if for five years N2.5 billion is injected in them annually and that those who were already trained abroad can teach in Nigerian universities.
The economist also said Buhari must cut down government expenditure by 50% in one year, increase bank rate and taxes and the extravagance and wastages during the political campaign had caused unnecessary inflation in Nigeria, which he claimed is now at 8.6% from 7.9% in November.
“The money in circulation must be controlled. It is commendable that the president-elect has proposed to reduce government overheads by proposing to scrap unnecessary political appointments.
“All the money saved from the austerity measures should be invested in manufacturing and industrial sectors as well as education, science and technology. Small skills labourers should have a coordinated wage system, so that cost of production can be predicted, and small skill labourers who contribute immensely to the economic growth will not be underpaid” he stated.
Woman withdraws 6-yr-old daughter from school because alleged sexual assault by another pupil
A mother has removed her six-year-old daughter from a primary school after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a boy of the same age.
The girl was allegedly abused by the young pupil both in the playground and at the classroom of the school in Blackburn, Lancashire.
But the girl’s mother has criticised school bosses for an apparent lack of action, and says that they made her daughter ‘feel like she was in the wrong.’
Although police have confirmed that they received a report of the issue, they are effectively powerless – as the age of criminal responsibility in England is 10 years old.
Instead, Blackburn with Darwen Council are now working to support those involved with the allegations.
But the girl’s mum said there needed to be a change in law, as children were become increasingly ‘sexualised at a younger age’.
‘I informed the school and social services straight away, and rang the police’, she said.
‘I had to keep her off school because the school said it was appropriate for the boy to remain in classes.
‘They said they needed to speak to the boy’s parents and find out his side of the story.
‘My daughter didn’t really understand how bad it was. It has left her feeling very vulnerable. The way the school has acted makes her feel like she was in the wrong’.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police has confirmed that they received a report of sexual assault from the girl’s mother.
The girl was allegedly abused by the young pupil both in the playground and at the classroom of the school in Blackburn, Lancashire.
But the girl’s mother has criticised school bosses for an apparent lack of action, and says that they made her daughter ‘feel like she was in the wrong.’
Although police have confirmed that they received a report of the issue, they are effectively powerless – as the age of criminal responsibility in England is 10 years old.
Instead, Blackburn with Darwen Council are now working to support those involved with the allegations.
But the girl’s mum said there needed to be a change in law, as children were become increasingly ‘sexualised at a younger age’.
‘I informed the school and social services straight away, and rang the police’, she said.
‘I had to keep her off school because the school said it was appropriate for the boy to remain in classes.
‘They said they needed to speak to the boy’s parents and find out his side of the story.
‘My daughter didn’t really understand how bad it was. It has left her feeling very vulnerable. The way the school has acted makes her feel like she was in the wrong’.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police has confirmed that they received a report of sexual assault from the girl’s mother.
Garissa Univeristy Attack Croatian students organise flash mob in honour of Garissa victims
In honour of the 147 students killed in the terror attacks on the Garissa University Campus, Zagred University students organised a flash mob in their honour.
Zagreb University in Croatia students took time out of their classes to pay tribute to the students who lost lives in Garissa. The students all lay on the ground each with a number representing the 147 students who were killed in Garissa terror attack. The students remained moot on the ground for 147 seconds.
The attacks happened while students were in school and they are believed to be carried out by gunmen associated with the Somali terrorist group, Al-Shabaab.
Suspects have been arrested have appeared in court.
Zagreb University in Croatia students took time out of their classes to pay tribute to the students who lost lives in Garissa. The students all lay on the ground each with a number representing the 147 students who were killed in Garissa terror attack. The students remained moot on the ground for 147 seconds.
The attacks happened while students were in school and they are believed to be carried out by gunmen associated with the Somali terrorist group, Al-Shabaab.
Suspects have been arrested have appeared in court.
The reason why students fail Mathematics revealed
churned out in qualifying examinations across the country can attest to this fact. However, there are still quite a number who have excelled greatly in the subject. Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim is one of such.
Many students are not best friends with Mathematics. The statistics of mass failures churned out in qualifying examinations across the country can attest to this fact. However, there are still quite a number who have excelled greatly in the subject. Prof.
Mohammed Ibrahim is one of such. He has spent his whole life around the subject-studying it, teaching it, and teaching people studying to teach it. In this interview, the President of the Mathematics Association of Nigeria gives insights into why students fail mathematics.
Tell us about the Mathematics association of Nigeria?
It was established over 53years ago in Nigeria with branches across the thirty-six states of the federation and FCT. M.A.N boasts of over a hundred thousand active members nationwide being the oldest of Mathematical bodies across the nation.
Many students see Mathematics as a difficult subject, as a result, the mass failure of the subject in WASSCE, NECO, UTME and other qualifying examinations. Why do you think this is, and what can be done to improve the situation?
Mass failure of students in Mathematics may be attributed to many factors which can be categorised under two sub-headings namely; Teachers’ influence and Students’ mentality. Teachers’ influence in mass failure of Mathematics can result from poor teaching techniques, inability to make the subject practicable and simple, poor knowledge of the course and so on. Student’s however contributed immensely to mass failure of Mathematics due to apathy or hatred for the subject; Laziness/Lazy attitude to studying the subject; Seeing the subject as abstract or non-practicable; Working in isolation or neglecting group studies; Having a negative attitude towards the subject or the teacher; Lack of textbooks/teaching materials among others. The mass failure can be eradicated if the following measures amongst others can be taken by updating the teacher on new teaching techniques of the subject; equipping the library with recent and updated textbooks; making the learning environment conducive for both the teacher and the students/pupils; and making the learning of the subject practicable for the pupils to admire it.
Apart from some students’ apathy towards the subject, what other challenges are facing Mathematics in Nigeria?
Other challenges facing Mathematics education in Nigeria are the lack of qualified teachers, poor learning environments, lack of teaching materials/textbooks and small scale Mathematics competition among students.
Why is Mathematics important for every student?
Mathematics is important for every student because it is the bedrock of other subjects. Another thing to note is that adequate knowledge in Mathematics boosts reasoning faculty of students. Knowledge of Mathematics helps students to understand their environments better through thorough analysis of the existing fact.
These challenges can be surmounted by upgrading the standard of education through equipping each school with necessary textbooks, employing competent teachers for the subject and providing adequate infrastructural facilities for schools. Another area to be looked into is that of providing competitive platform for students to rub minds and grow; just like the Mathematics competitions I mentioned earlier. Improving the welfare of Mathematics teachers and giving scholarship to the best Mathematics students’ at all levels- primary, secondary and tertiary will serve an incentive for students to strive to do better.
What are the upcoming programmes of the Association?
We have our 52nd annual conference coming up between August 30 and September 1, this year. It is holding at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, UNEC. The conference is themed: ‘Mathematics as a tool for research, governance and service to humanity.
Many students are not best friends with Mathematics. The statistics of mass failures churned out in qualifying examinations across the country can attest to this fact. However, there are still quite a number who have excelled greatly in the subject. Prof.
Mohammed Ibrahim is one of such. He has spent his whole life around the subject-studying it, teaching it, and teaching people studying to teach it. In this interview, the President of the Mathematics Association of Nigeria gives insights into why students fail mathematics.
Tell us about the Mathematics association of Nigeria?
It was established over 53years ago in Nigeria with branches across the thirty-six states of the federation and FCT. M.A.N boasts of over a hundred thousand active members nationwide being the oldest of Mathematical bodies across the nation.
Many students see Mathematics as a difficult subject, as a result, the mass failure of the subject in WASSCE, NECO, UTME and other qualifying examinations. Why do you think this is, and what can be done to improve the situation?
Mass failure of students in Mathematics may be attributed to many factors which can be categorised under two sub-headings namely; Teachers’ influence and Students’ mentality. Teachers’ influence in mass failure of Mathematics can result from poor teaching techniques, inability to make the subject practicable and simple, poor knowledge of the course and so on. Student’s however contributed immensely to mass failure of Mathematics due to apathy or hatred for the subject; Laziness/Lazy attitude to studying the subject; Seeing the subject as abstract or non-practicable; Working in isolation or neglecting group studies; Having a negative attitude towards the subject or the teacher; Lack of textbooks/teaching materials among others. The mass failure can be eradicated if the following measures amongst others can be taken by updating the teacher on new teaching techniques of the subject; equipping the library with recent and updated textbooks; making the learning environment conducive for both the teacher and the students/pupils; and making the learning of the subject practicable for the pupils to admire it.
Apart from some students’ apathy towards the subject, what other challenges are facing Mathematics in Nigeria?
Other challenges facing Mathematics education in Nigeria are the lack of qualified teachers, poor learning environments, lack of teaching materials/textbooks and small scale Mathematics competition among students.
Why is Mathematics important for every student?
Mathematics is important for every student because it is the bedrock of other subjects. Another thing to note is that adequate knowledge in Mathematics boosts reasoning faculty of students. Knowledge of Mathematics helps students to understand their environments better through thorough analysis of the existing fact.
These challenges can be surmounted by upgrading the standard of education through equipping each school with necessary textbooks, employing competent teachers for the subject and providing adequate infrastructural facilities for schools. Another area to be looked into is that of providing competitive platform for students to rub minds and grow; just like the Mathematics competitions I mentioned earlier. Improving the welfare of Mathematics teachers and giving scholarship to the best Mathematics students’ at all levels- primary, secondary and tertiary will serve an incentive for students to strive to do better.
What are the upcoming programmes of the Association?
We have our 52nd annual conference coming up between August 30 and September 1, this year. It is holding at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, UNEC. The conference is themed: ‘Mathematics as a tool for research, governance and service to humanity.
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