MAPOLY 2015/2016 Post UTME is now available online

This is to informall prospective students who choose MAPOLY or did not choose in the last UTME examination and score 150 and above can now apply online to get admission into Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should purchase Cash/Debit ATM Cards from any Bank of their choice and make payment of Three thousand, five hundred naira (N3,500) only for MAPOLY post UTME.

For HND Admission into Full-time, ND and HND Part-time and Weekend Programmes is Seven thousand, five hundred naira (N7,500.00) only, then proceed to www.mapoly.edu.ngto complete application forms online.

Visit the school website at www.mapoly.edu.ng for detailed information on available courses, admission and other requirements. E-mail admission@ mapoly.edu.ng.

Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic Zaria Expels 116 Students

It was gathered by 9ja school Gist agent @ nubapoly that a total of 116 students of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic Zaria, Kaduna State have been shown the way out of the institution by the authorities of the institution for examination misconduct.....


#Lets all student be well guided# 

Policemen Shoot At Protesting NMTI Students

Pandemonium struck at the Metallurgical Training Institute, NMTI, Onitsha, Anambra State, Thursday following gunshots allegedly fired by some policemen to disperse the rampaging students who rampage in protest against poor hostel accommodation, rejection of the school’s diploma certificate by other Federal Government institutions, among other agitations.

9ja School Gist gathered that Four students , sustained various degrees of injuries.
Their injuries, according to eye-witness, followed a stampede arising from the gunshots allegedly fired by some policemen to disperse the rampaging students who had already barricaded the ever busy Onitsha/Owerri dual carriageway in front of the NMTI main campus.

The students made bonfires in the middle of the road, obstructing vehicular movements on the federal highway.
Before the arrival of a police team from nearby Divisions like Okpoko, Awada and Obosi, the students had succeeded in causing total blockade of the road, chanting solidarity songs as they made the bonfire.
According to the source, trouble started in the school on Wednesday morning when some graduates of the school who had gone to Petroleum Training Institute, PTI, Effurun, Warri, Delta State, to further their studies were refused admission.

They were also allegedly chased out by some security agents attached to the school over the excuse that NMTI diploma certificate was not duly recognized by PTI, also a Federal Government-owned institution.

The source said the aggrieved students allegedly communicated their situation to some of their colleagues still studying at NMTI, telling them that they were wasting their time as the Diploma Certificate from NMTI, which is under the Federal Ministry of Mines and Power, was not recognized outside the school on graduation.

The situation was said to have angered the students who now organized themselves and delegated the Students’ Union Executive and some of the best minds to approach the Director of the school, Mr. I. I. Okonkwo, to know his reaction.

On reaching the Director’s office on Wednesday, the students delegation were allegedly turned back by the school boss and the students immediately went on rampage.

It was gathered that feeling extremely humiliated by the director’s uncompromising behaviour, the students accused him of not showing enough sympathy towards their plights and as early as 8a.m. yesterday, they mobilized themselves and vandalized some of the school property, including electronic gadgets and computer sets.

On realizing the magnitude of the protest, the director allegedly ran into his office with some members of senior staff of the school in a bid to escape the students’ wrath.

Gunmen Abducted Varsity Vice Chancellor In Rivers

Report reaching us has it that the Vice Chancellor of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Prof. Rosemund Green-Osahogulu has been abducted by yet to be identified gunmen.

liveschoolnews.com.ng grapevine gathered that Green-Osahogulu was abducted on Thursday on her way to her residence after the day’s work at the institution.

It was gathered that the vice chancellor had left the university premises at about 5pm and was around the Aker Base axis of Rumuolumeni in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area when she was accosted by the suspected kidnappers.

Prof. Rosemund Green-Osahogulu
The vice chancellor of the Rivers State-owned university was reportedly trailed by her captors from the university’s main campus.

Driving in what could be described as commando, the kidnappers, who were said to be on high speed, overtook and blocked Green-Osahogulu’s car.

“Those who took her away were about four in number. They were shooting sporadically into the air and people around fled as they took her away,” a source told Southern City News.

It was also learnt that though some security details that were with her when the incident happened were overpowered by her captors before she was driven away to an unknown destination.

The kidnappers, however, had not established contact with the family of their victim or the authorities of the University.

Confirming the abduction of the vice chancellor, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Ahmad Mohammad, said security operatives had swung into action to ensure her release.
Mohammad explained that though efforts were being made to free Green-Osahogulu, nobody had been arrested in connection with her kidnap.

Meanwhile reaction is now trailing the abduction of the vice chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University, Green-Osahogulu.

The latest reaction is coming from the APC candidates in the April 2015 governorship election in River State, Dakuku peterside who express dismay over the state of criminality in the state and warned on the die consequences if the situation remain uncheck.

Dakuku Peterside in a statement by his media aid, Sylvester Asoya therefore call on the security agency in the state to redouble their effort to rescue the professor.

Peterside equally enjoined the good people of the state to assist the police with useful information that could lead to the rescue of the university don.

YABATECH Expels 4 Students Over Exam Malpractice

A total of four students of Yaba College of Technology, Lagos State have been shown the way out of the institution by the authorities of the institution for examination misconduct.

The expelled students were found liable for examination misconduct.

This is contained in a circular dated June 18, and signed by the Deputy Registrar of the college, Mrs. Titilayo Obadimu, in Lagos.

According to the circular, the academic board approved the expulsion of the students while considering the report of examination malpractice cases for second semester 2013/2014 full-time academic session.

9ja School Gist gathered that the four students were in HND 1 Business Administration (Full-time), ND II Mass Communication (Part-time), ND I Mass Communication (Full-time) and HND II Computer Science (Full-time).

Ogun State Institute of Technology Closed Down, Rector Goes Into Hiding

Students of Ogun State Institute of Technology have crippled academic activities in the school.

According to the information, the pandemonium that ensued following the protest by the students made the Rector of the institute, Dr. Funke Akinkuolere to go into hiding.

It was learnt that the protest started when the students were stopped from holding their election by the Rector.

According to a source, the election was supposed to have been held last year December, but, was postponed by the rector who resumed office June last year.
Effort made to get the Rector to comment on the issue proved abortive.
Meanwhile the state government has directed that the institute be closed down till further notice.

University Of Ibadan Raided By Robbers

The Institute of African studies at the University of Ibadan, Oyo state has warned her students to be wary of friends and acquaintances they bring to the institute


A Naij.com correspondent learned that the warning was passed down to the students during the orientation ceremony for new postgraduate students which held on Monday.

Our source reports that the students were advised by the Institute to ensure they come alone to school following a recent robbery incident in which valuable materials belonging to the institute were carted away.

One student who requested anonymity said ” During our orientation on Monday, one of the lecturers at the Institute emphasized that we should always come to the institute alone.

He added that the lecturer had gone on to narrate how recently some armed robbers broke into the institute and made away with valuable artifact.

Investigations revealed that the institute has taken steps to forestall any criminal activity.

One of such step we gathered was the posting of  security operatives to man the entry and exit points of the institute.

The students were also advised to have on them their identity cards.

Security reports show that armed robbery incidences have been on the rise at the University.

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Some other students revealed that for a while the staff quarters have continued to be burgled at will  adding that one of their lecturers  was robbed in her house at the staff quarters.

She was said to be sleeping  at night when the robbers broke into her house somewhere at Kuti quarters, and made away with her laptop, handsets,and other valuables.

Most of the residents within the quarters seem to have started beefing up their personal security, as installation of burglary proof doors and windows seem to have become the in thing.

Still Ibadan the police has just reported the arrest of a gang consisting of 11 kid robbers.

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has said that the Nigerian Police will continue to do all it can to ensure that crime and criminals become a thing of the past in Nigeria.

Rivers State Polytechnic "Our Governor should not do this to us" - Rivers' sacked workers

The employees of the Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori sacked by the state government are appealing to well meaning people of the state to lobby the state government on to reverse the sack.

The State Government had on Monday announced the cancellation of the polytechnic workers appointment. Those affected are academic and non-academic staff, who were recently employed by the Rotimi Amaechi administration.

Speaking on behalf of the over 300 affected, Jekey Lekue, Grace Ikue and Basil Ujobolo urged the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, not to go back on his promise during his inauguration to give hope to the people.

Some of the retrenched workers lamented that they had been searching for job for the past five years before they were eventually employed at the state polytechnic, according to sources in Port Harcourt.
They also stated that some of them had to resign from their former place of work after they received their appointment letters from the authorities of the State Polytechnic, Bori, Khana Local Government Area.
Explaining that they went through a painstaking process before they were employed, the sacked workers recalled that they had supervised the last examination in the school before the announcement that their employment had been cancelled.
“We are calling on well meaning Rivers people to do justice to this issue. We beg Rivers people to step in. Governor Nyesom Wike gave the state hope on May 29, 2015. We have already been captured in the data base of the state. Our governor should not do this to us,” they further appealed.
In another development, the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has disbanded the Rivers State Road Traffic Management Agency known as TIMARiV.
Reacting to the sacking of over 300 RIVPOLY workers, the Special Adviser on Media to the State Governor, Sir Opunabo Inko-Tariah, stated their appointment was marred by irregularities.
Inko-Tariah said, “The appointment of the staff were marred with irregularities. Such an appointment had to be terminated to look into the whole issue holistically.
“The sacking was premised on irregularities. So many procedural obligations were breached and as a result, the exercise was deprived of due process.”
Speaking on the Rector of the polytechnic, Dr Obiando Elechi Amadi, who was sent on a compulsory leave, Inko-Tariah pointed out that it was as a result of a case of official misconduct on the rector’s part.
On the disbandment of the state traffic management agency, the governor’s aide specifically said that some of the officials of TIMARIV were making illegal seizure of vehicles in order to extort money from innocent citizens.
According to him, “Many of those guys were making illegal and embarrassing seizure of vehicles on the roads and this is becoming an eyesore. Let us leave politics aside; it is a known fact all over the state that TIMARIV had constituted itself into a public nuisance.
“The action of its staff had, in most cases, brought River State into disrepute. What they do in most cases is illegal. They are not supposed to struggle for the steering with the driver of a vehicle, but this is what they often do.
“The state government can no longer cope with the excesses of this TIMARIV staff. It was on that premises that the governor decided that it should be disbanded.
“Governor Nyesom Wike also instructed that all seized vehicles should be released with immediate effect. He further instructed that nobody should pay a kobo to TIMARIV.
“If anybody should be refused or deprived of the retrieval of his/her vehicle, such a person should report to the nearest police station and the TIMARIV staff in question will be dealt with,” Inko-Tariah added.

Studying Abroad Most foreign institutions Nigerians attend 'not better than secondary schools' — Prof Adikwu

Many Nigerians who travel overseas in search for foreign degrees end up attending substandard institutions.
The Vice ChancellorUniversity of Abuja(UNIABUJA), Prof. Michael Adikwu, said this in a recent interview, adding that such institutions are no better than secondary schools in Nigeria.
"Nigerians just want to travel abroad for studies, most of the schools they attend are not better that our secondary schools here," he said in aDaily Trustinterview.

He noted that having acquired foreign degrees, these graduates may still not be able to pass Nigerian examinations.
"And when they come back if they are subjected to exams of Nigerian education standard only few of them will pass the exam.
"So what standard are we talking about?"
Prof. Adikwu also observed that Nigeria's drive to improve access to tertiary education must not be at the expense of quality.

Ahmadu Bello University Female 200 level student killed in car crash

A 200-level female undergraduate atAhmadu Bello University(ABU), Zaria, has been killed in a road crash.
Fatima Asabe Jibril, was involved in a ghastly auto crash on Sunday June 14, 2015.
Student Pulse gathered that the Educational Psychology and Counselling major was returning from her home in Nigeria for the second semester when the tragedy occurred.
The Vice President of the ABU chapter of Students Counselling Association of Nigeria (SCASSON),Abubakar Ibraheem, toldDaily Trustthat Jibril's death is sad and painful.
“I was shocked when I heard about the demise of Fatima," Ibraheem said.
"I could not believe it because of the closeness between us. I tried to get the fact about the incident and I eventually realised it is true.”
Ibraheem added that the deceased student was nice and well-behaved.

Rivpoly Workers Plead With Wike To Recall Them To Work

The over three hundred thirty-four staff and lectures of the Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori, whose appointment were terminated by the state government have called on well meaning people of the state to prevail on the government to reverse the decision and recall them to work.
It would be recalled that the State Government had on Monday announced the cancellation of the polytechnic workers appointment. Those affected are academic and non-academic staff, who were recently employed by the Rotimi Amaechi administration.
Speaking on behalf of their colleagues, Jekey Lekue, Grace Ikue and Basil Ujobolo urged the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, not to renege on his promise during his inauguration to give hope to the people.
Speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt on Thursday, some of the disengaged workers lamented that they had been searching for job for the past five years before they were eventually employed at the state polytechnic.
They also stated that some of them had to resign from their former place of work after they received their appointment letters from the authorities of the State Polytechnic, Bori, Khana Local Government Area.
Explaining that they went through a painstaking process before they were employed, the sacked workers recalled that they had supervised the last examination in the school before the announcement that their employment had been cancelled.
“We are calling on well meaning Rivers people to do justice to this issue. We beg Rivers people to step in. Governor Nyesom Wike gave the state hope on May 29, 2015. We have already been captured in the data base of the state. Our governor should not do this to us,” they further appealed.

My Vision Is To Make UI a World-class University- UI New Pro -Chancellor Filed in UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

Dr. Umar Musa Mustapha, the new Pro -Chancellor and Chairman of Council, University of Ibadan said his mission is to place the institution among the top 100 Universities in the world. He stressed that it would be a University of first choice for Nigerians interested in earning quality degrees, especially at post graduate level, adding that serious attention would be focused on producing more renowned and accomplished people in the ilk of Emeritus Prof. Wole Soyinka, Emeritus Prof. Chinua Achebe, Prof. Iya Abubakar and others, who would bring international recognition to the institution and the country as a whole.
On the academic activities of the University, he stated that efforts would be deliberately made to transform, within the next five years, the University’s newly established School of Business to be one of the best in Africa as in the case of its Medicine, Forest Resources Management, Fisheries, Ecotourism, Mathematics, History, English programmes, etc.
The new Pro-Chancellor made this disclosure at a recent meeting of Council in the University in a statement by the University’s Director of Public Communication, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo.
Expressing his belief in education as a life-long project, Dr. Mustapha said he would seek more harmonious working relationships between the academic and non-academic staff of the institution and improving the teaching and learning environment for the students.
Said he: “I wish for more harmonious working relationships between the academic and the non-academic staff of the University and for the students of the institution to have a conducive learning environment, enjoyable accommodation etc.”
The new Pro-Chancellor urged the University Management to vigorously pursue implementation of polices that would improve the welfare of the students, especially in terms of decent accommodation, feeding arrangements, transportation, medicare, spacing of lectures, among other welfare issues.
As a Mathematician himself, he promised to assist the VC in anyway possible towards the actualization of the Mathematics Centre Project. He emphasized the need for both lecturers and students to stay-off plagiarism which carries serious penalty which could bring the reputation of University to public disrepute.
Dr. Mustapha also called for more collaboration between UI and other world-class Universities including Nigerian universities, especially in the areas of Economics, Business Studies, Medicine, Forest Resources Management, History, Fisheries Management and Aquaculture as well as Wildlife and Ecotourism.
The new Chairman finally explained his commitment to strong interactions between various groups and associations and stated that he would soon hold meetings with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), students’ union, the management of the College of Medicine and others.
Dr Umar Musa Mustapha was born in Kano, Kano State in August, 1961. He is a visionary, dynamic, thoroughbred and entrepreneurial leader with a diverse background. He has held various visible leadership roles. Board Chairman, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and General Manager/Chief Operating Officer while working for world-class multinationals and Nigerian public and private organizations that are operating in competitive sectors of the Nigerian/global economy. He possesses 30 years work experience with 17 years at the board level. He is multi-disciplinary graduate with an impeccable educational background as well as professional pedigree.
Dr. Mustapha graduated from the Bayero University, Kano in 1984 with B.Sc. in Mathematics and served the country under the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) scheme in Lagos state, where he was deployed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).
His interest in learning prompted him to devote time to study in other fields of interests both in Nigeria and abroad. He holds a Masters of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Banking and Finance and Masters in Business Administration (MBA), both from Bayero University, Kano. Thereafter, he shifted attention to new fields to obtain three more Masters of Science degrees: MSc Industrialization, Trade and Economic Policy from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK; MSc Engineering with specialization in Design and Manufacture of Communications products from Portsmouth University, UK; and MSC Energy with focus on Oil, Gas and Power from Heriot-Watt University, UK. The versatile academic followed up with a Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) from the International School of Management, Paris and New York, Engineering Doctorate (EngD) from University of Southern Queensland, Australia and PhD in Finance, Economics and Entrepreneurship from Portsmouth University, UK in January 2010. Furthermore, he is a Fellow of many Chartered Nigerian and International Institutions and Associations with multiple publications and worldwide training.
Dr. Mustapha has a rich and veritable work experiences spanning academic, administrative and professional areas. He is proficient in Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Information Communications Technology, Healthcare, Oil and Gas, Power, Manufacturing and Education sectors. He started his working career immediately after completing a secondary education at the Wages, Salaries and Marketing Departments of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) where he worked between 1979 and 1982.
He lectured at the Department of Mathematics, Kano State Polytechnic between 1985 and 1987; from where he joined the World Bank funded Development Project called KASCO in Nigeria from 1987 to 1992
Between 1992 and 1997, he worked with GlaxoSmithKline where he rose to the position of Regional Manager, North. He, then, joined Mentholatum Company as General Manager (1997-2001) in charge of Banking, Finance, Investment, Imports and Exports, Strategy, ICT and Manufacturing Operations.
In 2001, he joined Raleigh Plc as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and was there till 2004 when he returned to Mentholatum Plc as the Managing Director, a position he occupies till date. He has also worked as a Consultant to World Bank, IMF and many Multinationals and other Private and Public Companies. He has carried out researches on ICT, Manufacturing, Fiscal Policy Reforms, Taxation and Revenue, Generation and Allocation in Nigeria.
The new Chairman has held many other positions as Board member in companies and also as member of Council in many Institutions in the country. He is, at present, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Katsina University (now Al’Qalam University) Katsina, Katsina State. Furthermore, he is a member of Council and representative of the Chancellor in the University.
Dr. Mustapha is also a farmer with interest in irrigation, poultry and fattening. Other postions he has held include President of Bicycle Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria, President of D/Kudu Development Forum which is a non-governmental organization with interest in children, physically challenged people, healthcare, agriculture and rural development.
He is married to Princess Amina Balarabe Sulaiman and Maryam Aliyu Sani and has many children.
It will be recalled that the Federal Government appointed Dr Umar Musa Mustapha as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman for the Governing Council of the University on 04 April, 2015, and inaugurated into office on 05 May, 2015. He takes over from General Adeyinka Adebayo (Rtd).

4 Students Of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) To Represent Africa In America

Four students of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) have put the five-year old university on the world map again by qualifying for the finals of this year’s edition of Imagine Cup organized Microsoft Incorporation

The race commenced with the competition among higher institutions in Nigeria which ABUAD won to qualify for the African Zone (Semi-finals) where it defeated higher institutions in other African countries including Burkina Faso, South Africa, Uganda, Egypt, Angola, Algeria and Morocco as well as Tunisia to qualify for the Worldfinals.
This feat is predicated on the quartet’s invention of Asthmavisor, a device for a more effective and efficient way of managing Asthma, particularly among children.
For this rare invention, the students made up of three Computer Science students and one Mechanical Engineering student will be representing Nigeria and Africa at the 33-nation finals of this year’s edition of Imagine Cup slated for July 31, 2015 at the Microsoft Headquarters in Seattle, United States of America.
The foursome of Adeyemo Oluwaseun Kayode, Raymond Obinaju, Sobola Timilehin David, and Ahwin Kevin with a joint passion for saving lives, has continually been seeking to leverage on technology to make health care more efficient, accessible and reliable particularly as it affects the rural dwellers.
Imagine Cup is the most prestigious global student technology program and competition that provides opportunities for students across all disciplines to team up and use their creativity, passion and knowledge of technology to create applications, games and integrates solutions that can change the way we live, work and play.
This is coming nine months after Mr. Emmanuel Adegbite, a 300 Level Student in the College of Medicine and Health Sciences of the university wrote a thoroughly well- researched scientific paper on the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) that recently ravaged and traumatized the country last year.
Titled “Therapeutic Measures against the Current Virulent Endemicity of Ebola Virus”, Adegbite’s paper was published by the Nigerian-based International Science Journal Publication in the October edition of the Science Journal of Medicine and Clinical Trials.
Christened Team Lifewatch, the ABUAD students qualified for the finals after successfully identifying a major (health) problem and proffering a novel solution using available technology, scaling the preliminaries by defeating other contestants, including Team Paradigm, the 2014 Image Cup Winner and by defeating nine other countries (in the African Zone) at the semi-finals to coast home to the finals.
The Team Lifewatch presentation (AsthmaVisor Solution) consists of a Mobile Application operating alongside a wearable device, which monitors and supervises asthmatic patients’ health status, ensuring that they stay safe and well informed of their environments. It is a solution geared towards a more cost-effective and efficient way of supervising asthmatic patients, especially children. AsthmaVisor would be used around the globe in all communities (rural and urban) where there are adults and children alike who suffer from this disease.
The solution will help patients to be more conscious of their environment and will provide a reminder of what their physician has advised them to avoid. The software also provides an automatic alert, which is triggered by change in environmental condition as detected by the sensors in the wearable. AsthmaVisor further helps the patient alert a selected list of emergency contacts in case he or she is not able to handle an attack.
Some of the benefits AsthmaVisor to Asthma patient include Environmental awareness to situations that could trigger an asthma attack, provision of helpful health tips that could prolong the life of the patients and crucial supervisory role-playing and monitoring as well as creating avenue for patients to track their attacks and log crucial information.

VARSITY WORKERS THREATEN STRIKE OVER STAFF SCHOOLS

University workers under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) yesterday staged a peaceful protest over what they called threat to staff primary schools.

Western zone of SSANU comprising universities in that axis, staged the protest in reaction to a March 5, 2015, circular allegedly issued by the Federal Ministry of Education to universities to remove staff schools’ from their payrolls.

The association said the move was to privatize the primary schools and lay off staff who they said are part of the university organ. They vowed to shut down universities if the decision is not reviewed.

The workers also demanded the sack of Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Julius Okojie, saying he has overstayed.

They carried placards with inscriptions such as: “SSANU says job security is our right, we shall defend it; Enough of retrogressive policies in universities; No to privatization of university staff schools; Federal Government should not throw universities into needless crisis; Professor Julius Okojie must go” among others.

Addressing SSANU members of the University of Ilorin chapter, after a peaceful protest held at the main campus, SSANU Western Zone Vice President, Mr Alfred Jimoh, said “anyone who dares us would have himself to blame.”

He said the 2009 agreement reached with the Federal Government should not be tampered with, adding that attempts to manipulate or misinterpret the agreement would be vehemently resisted.

Lagos State Bursary 2015: Apply Now!

Application is open for Lagos State Bursary 2015 targeted to support Lagos State Indigenes studying in any accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria. University, Polytechnic and College of Education students are welcome to apply.
Already, online application for the Lagos State Bursary 2015 has commenced since June 1st and expected to end November 13th same year. All applications are done on the Lagos Scholarship portal.

Cost of Lagos State Bursary Form
The application form is not 100% free. Each applicant is expected to pay, and obtain a receipt, of One Thousand Naira (N1, 000.00) only while Law School/Maritime Academy students are to pay Two Thousand (N2, 000.00) only.
Payment should be made at the Office of the Special Adviser on Education, Block 5, Room 314, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. Thereafter, scratch cards should be obtained at the Office of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, 254 Ipaja Road, beside NYSC Orientation Camp, Agege, on presentation of the above mentioned receipt.

Duly completed application forms must be brought and submitted with photocopies of all documents required by the Board at the interview venues.

Lagos State Bursary Requirements
1. Evidence of indigeneship from:- (a) An Oba and (B-) Local Government Council
2. Current letter of Admission.
3. Student’s Identity (ID) Card.
4. Birth Certificate.
5. Academic Certificates obtained.
6. Original JAMB result slip ( get yours here)
7. Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA) identification card of the applicant.
8. Parents or guardian’s Tax clearance.
9. Any other documentary evidence

Visit their official website to apply: http://www.lagosscholarship.org/ 

DELSU Retains 12 Best Graduating Nursing Students

Management of the Delta State University (DELSU), during the he Oath/Induction Ceremony of the 2012/2013 set of Bachelor of Nursing Science graduates offered Graduate jobs to about 12 Best Graduating Students of the institution.
Students Nigeria gathered that while some of the Graduates were employed as lecturers, a number of them were retained as Graduate Assistants (GA).

As a prize for their own offenses, it was learnt that about 21 other students were expelled for alleged forgery and sundry offenses.

The Delta State University Vice Chancellor, Professor Victor Peretomode, who spoke during the ceremony explained that the training of Nurses like every other profession has always been capital intensive, adding that the university cannot transfer the heavy financial burden to the parents of the students.

Universities That Take Lower Credit For Direct Entry Admission

We understand that some Graduates of NCE and ND programmes with lower CGPA of say between 2.00 and below 3.00 are worried whether or not their choice university will accept them for failure to obtain upper credits in their former program. Here is a list of selected Universities that take Lower Credit for Direct Entry Admission in Nigeria.

It is worthy of mention that admission requirements into Universities in Nigeria vary from school to schools, while others accept lower credits for NCE, OND, etc., others do not. One would however get idea to which courses and institutions may accept prospective candidates with certain CGPA defects by taking a good look at the requirements for admitting students into 200L via JAMB DE. Check that article via this link.

From experience gather over several years of studentscounsellorship and based on findings from recent studies, we can loosely generalize that majority of Federal Universities DO NOT accept lower credits for Direct Entry (DE) admission. Universities in Northern Nigeria however mostly accept lower credits for DE. We shall attempt to list a few other Universities that take Lower Credit for Direct Entry below.

Some Universities that take Lower Credit for Direct Entry
*.Ahmadu Bello University, ABU Zaria.
*.University of Calabar, UNICAL.
*.Anambra State University, ANSU, Uli (and Igbariam).
*.Niger Delta University, NDU, Wilberforce.
*.Igbinedion University, Okada.
*.University of Jos, UNIJOS.
*.Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi.
*.Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.
*.University of Ilorin, UNILORIN (for History and Performing Arts).
*.Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto (UDUSOK).
*.Most Private Universities
*.Some state universities.
*.etc.

If you are considering to apply for admission into second year degree programme with a lower credit obtained from NCE or ND, we suggest you narrow your choices to some of the schools listed above.

Kindly also note that while the schools listed above accept lower credit in DE, not all courses will be available for candidates with such lower CGPAs. Make more effort to contact the school admissions office or through friends that attend the school to find out more.

Cultist who wanted out killed by members of his group

Godwin Victor, 30, aka Sangba, who was abducted by members of his former cult group for wanting out and embracing a normal life, has been found dead, Punch gathered.

It was also gathered that Sangba’s hands and legs were tied, while a log of wood was also tied to his neck before he was thrown into the Lagoon.
Policemen reportedly recovered his corpse around the UNILAG waterfront on Thursday.
It was initially reported last Friday that Sangba had quit his group due to fear for his safety and police harassment.

Some of his friends, who did not support his decision, attacked him.

He was said to have moved to Port Harcourt after increased threats to his life.
However, when he came back to check his family, he was abducted.

The family had reported him missing at the Bariga Police Division, after which a search began for the deceased.
A police source said, “The man has been killed. His two hands and legs were tied with ropes. The cult guys tied a heavy log of wood to his neck and threw him into the Lagoon. His corpse was recovered around the UNILAG waterfront.”
The Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, also confirmed the development.
He said, “His wife reported a case of missing person to the police on Monday. Since then, we had been out looking for him until on Thursday when we were informed that a corpse was found inside the Lagoon. It turned out to be him.”
The victim’s remains has been deposited in a mortuary, while the matter had been transferred to the State Department of Criminal Investigation, according to Nwosu.

One Chance Danfo driver dupes woman of 1.5 million naira

A Danfo driver has been arrested for allegedl duping his neighbour of a total sum of 1.5 million naira.

The police must determined if this woman actually killed her husband (Nigeria Police Force)
Patrick Abaleke, a driver of the commercial buses popularly called Danfo, has been arrested for allegedly duping one Miss Chinasa Nwokenem, his neighbour, of N1.5 million, Vanguard reports.

It was learned that Patrick convinced Chinasa, a mother of one, wanted to invest in the transportation business, for which she paid a total of N1.5 million at different times to the suspect.

It was alleged that Patrick threatened to kill her each time she attempted to question the said investment, so Chinasa reportedly ran to the police.

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the incident, saying the suspect was in their custody and would be charged to court.

Investigations are still ongoing.

In Abuja Female corper constructs maternity hospital for community

She said she raised the fund to build the hospital from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOS) and other good spirited personalities in the society.

A female corps member has completed a three million naira maternity hospital at the Primary Health Care Centre, Jikwoyi,Abuja.

The corper,Jalila Ahmad,who is serving with the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), constructed a labour room, two office blocks for family planning and antenatal at the centre.

She said she raised the fund to build the hospital from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOS) and other good spirited personalities in the society.
Speaking at the inauguration of the project, Ahmad said,"no cause is closer to my heart than helping the underprivileged especially mothers and babies.’’

The corps member said she was motivated to embark of the projects due to the poor sanitation of the environment and the need to give the centre facelift.

She called on well-meaning Nigerians to assist the government in providing basic amenities for the less-privileged to ensure a healthy living.

Ahmad who has also constructed modern toilet, repaired borehole, erected signposts and also provided refuse bins, among others, said the maternity hospital form part of her Community Development Projects.

The project was received by the Supervisory Councilor for Health in the area,Josephine Nnodim, the Supervisory Councilor for Health in the area.

Ahmad graduated from UniversityHoustonin theUnited Stateswith a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Biology.

Female Ogun Poly Student Found Dead In Shrine (Photo)

A female student of Science Laboratory Technology department at the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, hails from Ekiti state who was said to be missing some days ago have been found in a shrine with her vital organs missing.
liveschoolnews.com .ng grapevine learnt that the decomposing remains of 21 year old Morenikeji Owolabi were discovered in a shrine at the rustic Eposo village, Ishara, in Remo North Local Government Council of Ogun state.
Her dismembered and decomposing remains were found littered at a Shrine by policemen.
The girl was allegedly lured to the shrine by a herbalist, Femi Awise, where she was found dead.
Awise, a native of Isara and prime suspect, is said to be on the run but five persons suspected to be working for him, including a cyclist who conveyed the girl to the shrine and an apprentice of Awise, have been arrested.
The suspects are Adeyemi Ademolu (the cyclist), Omolaso Taiwo (Awise’s apprentice), Lateef Ali, Akinyemi Dare, and Sokoya Wasiu.
According to Ademolu, the victim spoke with Awise twice seeking information about the direction while being conveyed to the shrine.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Valentine Ntomchukwu, led some reporters to the shrine tucked inside a forest.
He said investigation had started to ascertain how the victim was killed.
Although the decaying legs of the girl exhumed from a shallow grave few meters away from the shrine were discovered but liveschoolnews.com.ng grapevine gathered that investigation continues to trace where her head, breasts and private part were kept.
The cubicle – size shrine made of corrugated iron sheets, was strewn with scary fetish objects, bottles of palm oil knives, plates and a pot filled with boiled human flesh and which had also began to emit foul odour.
Ntomchukwu said, “What we want to tell the public is that they should monitor the movement of their wards and children, especially when they are left to be in school and other public institutions.
“They should always keep watch over their children, call them regularly and where they don’t see them, they should quickly report to the police.
“If we had received this report on time, we would have been able to trace this lady. By the time we got the report, we now started scouting for information, only to arrest the okada man (motorcyclist) that brought her to the Shrine.
“It was from that okada man that we were able to know that she was taken to this area and by discreet investigation, we were able to discover this shrine.
“We don’t know how long this shrine has been in existence but we assure you that this particular nefarious activity would be put to an end.”
The Local Government chairman, Femi Soyemi, who was shocked and appalled by the horrible discovery said he never believe such savagery could exist in his domain.
Soyemi said, “I was shocked because I never expected this kind of horrible and brutal thing exists here.”

UNICAL 2014/2015 3rd Supplementary Admission List Is Out

The Authorities of the University of Calabar(UNICAL) has releases its UTME / DIRECT Entry Third Supplementary admission list of candidates who took part in the 2014/2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The 2014/2015 UNICAL UTME / Direct Entry Third Supplementary Admission list of successful candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various degree programme of the University of Calabar has been publish on the school portal.

Candidates can now check their admission status online with the same scratch card that was used during the checking of their Post UTME result.
But in case of misplacement, another scratch card should be purchased.

HOW TO CHECK UNICAL POST-UTME SUPPLEMENTARY/DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSION LIST
GO ONLINE TO unical.postutme.org
Click on the UNICAL 2014/2015 THIRD SUPPLEMENTARY UTME & DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSION LIST LINK
Login with the Jamb Reg Number and the scratch card used for the 2014/2015 Post UTME Result Checking.

Congratulation to all successful candidates.

shocking-----Governor Wike sacks 344 Lecturers of the state owned Polytechnic

Governor Nyesom Wike of River state as with immediate effect ordered the sack of the 344 newly recruited staff of the state Polytechnic, Bori.

The sacked Lecturers were those the former Governor Rotimi Amaechi hurriedly employed at the eve of the expiration of his administration.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the institution, Innocent Ogbonnaya Nwanwo , said the government also directed the Rector of the polytechnic, Sir Obianko Worlu Elechi to proceed on compulsory leave.

Nwanwo said the sack of the newly recruited staff, as well as the directive on the Rector to proceed on compulsory leave was contained in a directive sent to the Polytechnic by the State Ministry of Education.

He said, “The recent employment exercise we had at the Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori has been cancelled. The reason is that the government needed to review the process of their employment. The process that brought in the newly employed people; don’t forget, they have not started work, has been called off; it has been terminated by the state government.

“Right now, they don’t have a job here in the Rivers State Polytechnic. Technically speaking, that is the truth. The Rector is on leave; he was asked to proceed on leave.”

One of the sacked lecturers of the institution, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said their recruitment, which followed due process dates back to September 2014.

He therefore urged, The executive governor Nyesom Wike, traditional rulers, the State House of Assembly to intervene.

Elizade University NIIA donates N0.5m books to International Relations students

TheNigerian Institute of International Affairs(NIIA), Lagos has donated books worth N500,000 toElizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State.
The donation was made when students of the university's Department of History and International Relations visited the Institute during a field trip.

Following the donation, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof.Valentine Aletor, thanked the institute and promised to build upon the relationship initiated by the visit and the kind gesture.

Aletor noted that the university is determined to give relevant exposure to students, hence the decision to make arrangement for students of International Relations and History and Diplomatic Studies to have internship at the Institute and Embassies.

Youths In Politics Many Nigerian youths just want to eat out of the national cake’

Politics today in Nigeria is dominated by the older generation. The way the political structure in Nigeria is today is too close circuited. It does not really allow for youth engagement. One thing is sure; Nigeria’s future lies with the youths not with the political parties.
The youths are supposed to be encouraged by the politicians to join politics. Instead they are even discouraged by the conduct of the politicians. Instead of these politicians seeing the interest of the youths and encouraging them to continue they would not do that. Thuggery is one thing they use the youths for during, before and after the elections. They make them see politics as a dirty game and use them for what they would not even use their children for.
These politicians prefer to introduce their children or close relatives to politics. They would convince them to join politics whether they are interested in it or not. Where as those that are interested in politics and have good plans for Nigeria are not always encouraged. It is only few of them that get there.
However, many youths have their priorities wrong because of what they see our leaders do. They want to get there just to eat out of the ‘national cake’. They believe they also need to have their own share of the ‘national cake’. If the youth that we look up to as the future of Nigeria no longer have the interest of Nigeria at heart, then the future is at stake!
We should try our best as youths to have the interest of Nigeria at heart. We should not only think of what Nigeria can do for us but also what we can do for Nigeria. We should think of ways we can make Nigeria a better place so that if we eventually become leaders in the future we will do better than other leaders who have ruled Nigeria. But my fear for the nation is that the youth are not promising if one looks at the way in which the affairs of the youths are being run. Students’ associations are now seen as avenues for dubious connections and money making. Youths of today now live on the premise of no ideology can suit the taste of the Nigerian situation.
Indeed, the youths of Nigeria have a greater role to play in order to make sure that things change for better. Truth be told, not these politicians who recycle themselves will bring about the change they profess if not we, I mean those of us who have not been infected with the evil and satanic ideology of taking out of the national cake.
Written by a student of the University of Ibadan.

In Lagos Graduate's head crushed with hammer, rock... becomes 3rd victim of street murder

A 30-year-old university graduate, Sodiq Shittu, has been gruesomely murdered by unidentified hoodlums in Mushin area of Lagos State.

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

A 30-year-old university graduate,Sodiq Shittu, has been gruesomely murdered by unidentified hoodlums in Mushin area of Lagos State.

According to aPunchreport, Shittu, who has a pregnant wife, was attacked on Lawani Street by hoodlums.

One of them split his head open with a hammer before another crushed his head with a large rock.

Reports say Shittu is the third person on the street to be killed in such attacks within three months.

A truck loader, identified as Gbenga, was killed in March for his political activities while a tricycle driver, Debo Oturu, was shot and killed during a visit to his mother on May 19.

A female resident of the area told Punch that the government has not done anything despite the continuous violence.
“In March, somebody was killed on the street. Less than three weeks ago, they also murdered another person," she said.
“And now, they have killed him. What did the government do?
"Or are they waiting for them to kill all the people in the area before they act?”"
Shittu's corpse was reportedly taken by Policemen from the Alakara Division and deposited at a mortuary in the Morocco, Somolu area of the state.

'Brother Bassey Raped Me' 27-yr-old trader rapes primary 6 pupil inside toilet

Police in Lagos have arrested a 27-year-old trader, Lucky Bassey, for allegedly raping his neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter who is a primary six pupil.

Rape is a crime (Premium Times)
School teacher caught raping a minor (Getty)
Rape is a deadly crime (Getty)

Police in Lagos have arrested a 27-year-old trader,Lucky Bassey, for allegedly raping his neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter.

Bassey and his alleged victim, a primary six pupil, are from the same village in Calabar, Akwa Ibom State, and reside in the same compound at Akilo Street, Bariga, Lagos State.

According to aPunchreport, the unnamed victim was using the toilet last Monday when the suspect forced the door open and sexually assaulted her.

The victim's mother later noticed that her daughter could not walk properly.
After interrogating her, she found out about the assault and reported at the Bariga Police Division.
Bassey was then arrested.

The victim told police that the suspect had warned her not to tell anyone of the incident or face consequences.

“I was in the toilet on Monday, May 25, around 8pm, when I heard a knock on the door. I told the person at the other side that I was using the toilet," she said.

“But brother Bassey forced the door open and closed my mouth to stop me from shouting.

“We were both standing when he raped me.

"He said I should not tell my mother about it or he would deal with me.”

The victim's mother said Bassey’s family members have asked her to forgive him.
“But I have told them it was no longer within my power and that the government has taken over the case,” she said.

"I don’t know why it will be my daughter of all people that he will do this to when there are many prostitutes out there that he can have sex with.”

The suspect has however denied the allegations.

“I don’t know what she is talking about because on that day, I did not enter the toilet as she claimed and I did not rape her,” he said.

The Police Public Relations Officers,Kenneth Nwosu, said the police have "arrested the suspect and he has been remanded in the Ikoyi Prison after being charged to court.”

Five Quick Tips To Help You Survive Final Exams

It’s time for the hard facts. Final exams are just around the corner and your study in the coming weeks will play a big part in your exam performance.

To make sure you obtain the best results you can, you should face these tests with a different approach to the assignments and projects you have taken part in during the course.

Take a look at the 5 study tips for finals below to help you come out of this challenge on top.

How to Survive Final Exams
Developing a positive mindset can act as motivational boosters and fight exam stress. There are ways you can encourage your brain to adopt this attitude to help you produce outstanding exam results:

1. Plan your Success Strategy
The final examinations are condensed into a few weeks. Once you start, it’s difficult to structure your preparation time. It’s crucial that you have a study schedule planned previously, bearing in mind the time you have available as well as the subjects you need to study.

2. Actively Review your Study Notes
Don’t just study the topics you have covered most recently. Finals exams include questions related to the entire subject and the exam questions will assess the overall ability of the student.
It’s important to master the foundation of the subject by covering introductory theory before advancing to deeper topics. Flashcards can help you understand key definitions and terms to build your base knowledge. Using these study aids will also allow you to quickly review your notes before the exams.

3. Reduce the Clutter
If you have to study previous topics again as well as cover new areas, you will start to wonder where you will get the time. The key is to reduce. Yes, you read that correctly, reduce.

This does not mean that you should remove topics or paragraphs at random. You should find a way to reduce the volume of what you have to study without harming your level of knowledge.

The key is to use Mind Maps. The trick with mind mapping is to use keywords and logically relate them in a way that your brain is capable of filling in the gaps. Your brain should be capable of developing a paragraph with sense for every node or keyword outlined in the map. Create Mind Maps with the free GoConqr tool, it’s free!
Here’s an example Mind Map to show you how to create a topic overview:

4. Strengthen your Memory Skills
Once you fully comprehend the structure and format of the exam for each of your subjects, you can develop a strategy to test yourself. For example, preparing for an MCQ type of test will require a different skill-set than essay answer format.
Engaging your brain in active recall on a regular basis enhances your learning and

We Won’t Call Off Strike Until Our Demands Are Met, ASUU Tells Taraba Govt

our The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter of Taraba State University, on Tuesday gives Taraba state government conditions if the strike that has paralyzed academic activities in the institution would be suspended.

Chairman of ASUU in the university, Dr Reuben Jonathan who promulgate this to liveschoolnews.com.ng grapevine said that it would suspend its strike if the state government could provide money for it to clear the N100 million cheque issued to the union in March this year.


Dr Reuben Jonathan, who was reacting to calls by the government to call off its three-month-old strike, said government should not expect the union to call off its strike without receiving any commitment to their demands.

He noted that the immediate past administration issued a N100 million cheque to the union as part payment for their unpaid allowances but that the said cheque bounced.

Dr Jonathan, who said the union embarked on strike due to lack of sincerity and commitment on the part of the past government in the state, expressed willingness to suspend its strike if the present administration is ready to meet part of their demands while negotiation continues.

He urged the present administration of Governor Darius Ishaku to give priority to the funding of the university to enhance quality education, just as he called for improvement of staff welfare to enable them offer the best to the university.

He said insinuation that lecturers usually embarked on strike without regard for students welfare, was a gross misconception. He added that all the strikes they had embarked upon were for genuine reasons. 

How To Manage Examination Anxiety

Examination is a review of what has been learnt. It provides avenue for feedback and evaluation for placement, selection and promotion.

Anxiety on the other hand, is a psychological state of restlessness, normally associated with feelings of insecurity, loss of self-worth and inadequacy. During examination, students often experience high level of anxiety even when they know the materials well. Though, every individual requires a minimal dosage of anxiety as a pre-requisite for motivation impetus.

SYMPTONS OF EXAMINATION ANXIETY:
Insomnia/Restlessness, Inability to concentrate, Boredom, Increased Heartbeat,
Confusion/Intense sweating, etc.

HANDLING EXAMINATION ANXIETY:
Approach the examination with confidence: Use whatever you can to personalise
success; visualisation, taking to yourself, practice, team work etc.

Be prepared: Learn your materials thoroughly and organise the materials you will need for the examination. Allow yourself plenty of time. Strive for a relaxed state of concentration.
Get a good night’s sleep, the night before the examination.

Wishing all our students outstanding success in their examinations!

Apply for FUTA Postgraduate Admission Form – 2015/16

Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA postgraduate admission application form for the 2015/2016 academic session is now on sale.
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) invites suitably qualified candidates to her 2015/2016 academic session postgraduate programmes (Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Ph. D Programmes) admission. .
FUTA Postgraduate Admission Requirements.
All candidates must possess at least five (5) ‘O’ level credits as required in relevant disciplines and must include credits in English Language and Mathematics.
(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
(a) A first degree in the relevant discipline.
(b) Higher National Diploma (HND) of at least Lower Credit level or its equivalent in the relevant or related discipline.
(c) Professional qualifications acceptable in the University, such as ACA, AIB, ACCA, ACIS, or equivalent for the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science only.
(ii) Master of Agric. Technology/Master of Engineering/Master of Technology (M. Agric. Tech./M. Eng./M. Tech.) (a) A good Bachelors degree of at least Second Class Lower Division of The Federal University of Technology, Akure, in the appropriate discipline.
(b) A good Bachelors degree from other recognized Universities, in the appropriate discipline.
(c) Higher National Diploma of at least Lower Credit level and in addition, the candidate must have a Postgraduate Diploma (at Upper Credit level) in the appropriate discipline.
(iii) Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) For M. Phil. in advertised discipline, a good M. Tech. degree or equivalent is required in the relevant discipline.
(iv) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
(a) A good Masters degree in the appropriate discipline with a CGPA of 3.50 and/or 60% minimum average score. (b) Any other qualification approved by Senate.
FUTA Postgraduate Admission – Methods of Application.
*.Candidates should process their application on-line at the University’s website (http// futa.edu.ng), ( www.arcsstee.org), and ( www.rectas.org) using the e-tranzact method with payment made to the School of Postgraduate Studies account.
*.Application forms for Postgraduate programmes are sold for N20,000 only excluding bank charges.
*.Specifically, Ph. D candidates should send their Research Proposal to SPGS admissions@futa.edu.ngusing surname_school/dept.doc e.g. Ojo_ sos/che.researchproposal
*.Non-FUTA graduates should ensure that the official transcript from their Institutions is directed to the address below (indicating the target department) latest six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement.
The Secretary,
School of Postgraduate Studies
A TTN: DEPARTMENT OF………………..
THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF
technology,
P.M.B. 704,
Akure,
Ondo State, Nigeria.
FUTA Postgraduate Admission – Opening and Closing Dates for Application.
Application forms will be available for completion for six (6) weeks beginning from Monday, 15thJune, 2015.
Note:
o Mix-up in username and password by applicants would attract extra charges
o Error in completion and submission of forms during the process of application would lead to loss of application processing for the academic session (e.g. selecting M. Tech instead of PGD or Ph. D)
o On-line O’ level result of six months and above would not be used for admission (candidate should obtain statement of result from the School where the exam was taken)
o Statement of result of four years and above will not be used for admission (candidate should obtain certificate from the examination body)
o Application form and acceptance fees are non-refundable.
For more information on
• Available Programmes
• Duration of Programmes
Kindly CLICK HERE(pdf).

NekedePoly Commences Sales of Admission Forms – 2015/16 [HND, ND]

Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, admission application form into HND and ND programmes offered by the institution for the 2015/2016 academic session is now on sale.
The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri is inviting suitably qualified candidates to her 2015/2016 academic session ND Evening, ND Weekend, HND Morning, HND Evening and HND Weekend programmes.
Federal Polytechnic Nekede HND Admission Requirements.
General Entry Requirements for HND programmes [2 years]
I) Candidates must hold the minimum entry requirements for ND programme in the specified field.
II) They must possess the National Diploma of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri or the equivalent from recognized institutions in the appropriate discipline with minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA 2.50).
III) For candidates with pass level and CGPA not below 2.00 points, a minimum of two years post ND cognate working experience is required. (Applicable to Federal Polytechnic Nekede (ND) graduates only).
IV) Candidates from other institutions with pass level are not admittable.
Federal Polytechnic Nekede ND Admission Requirements.
General Entry Requirements for ND programmes [2 years]
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Economics, Plus any other subject. Credit passes in English Language, Maths, and any three of the following subjects; Economics, Business Methods, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Accounting, History, Literature in English, Government, Statistics, Geography, Office Practice/Secretarial Duties, ICT, one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science).
BANKING & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Economics, plus one other subject. Credit passes in English Language, Maths, and any three of the following subjects; Economics, Business Methods, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Accounting, History, Literature in English, Government, Statistics, Geography, Office practice/Secretarial Duties, ICT, one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science)
BAM, MARKETING, PURCHASING & SUPPLY DEPARTMENTS
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Economics, and one other subjects. Credit passes in English Language, Maths, and any three of the following subjects; Economics, Business Methods, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Accounting, History, Literature in English, Government, Statistics, Geography, Office Practice/Secretarial Duties, CRS, ICT, one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science.)
COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Economics, and one other subject. Credit passes in English Language, Maths, and any three of the following subject; Economics, Business Methods, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Accounting, History, Literature in English, Government, Statistics, Geography, Office Practice/Secretarial Duties, CRS, ICT, one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science.)
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any three of Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, History/Government, Geography, CRS, Principles of Accounts/Accounting. Credit passes in English Language, Maths, any three of the following subjects; Economics, Business Methods, Commerce, Principles of Accounts/Accounting, History, Literature in English, Government, Statistics, Geography, Office Practice/Secretarial Duties, Typewriting, Shorthand, CRS, ICT, one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science.), any one language.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any three of Maths, Arts or Social Science subjects. Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any three subjects from; Economics/Commerce, Business Methods, Principles Of Accounts/Accounting, Literature in English, Geography, Office Practice, Government, Statistics, ICT, CRS, one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science.) any one language.
TAXATION DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Maths, Economics and any other subject. Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three subjects from; Economics/Commerce, Business Methods, Principles Of Accounts, Literature in English, History, Statistics, Geography, Government, Biology/Agric. Science. obtained at not more than two sittings.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
AGRIC. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, and any two of Physics, Agric/Biology, Health Science and Chemistry. Credit passes in Mathematics, English, Physics and any two subjects from Biology/Agric. Science, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Geography, Economics/Commerce, Further Maths, Food and Nutrition, Basic Electricity/Electronics, Auto Mechanics, A pass in Chemistry is required.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Credit passes in Mathematics, English, Physics and any two subjects from Biology/Agric. Science., Chemistry, Technical Drawing/Metal Works, Basic Electricity/Electronics, Geography/Economics, Further Maths, Auto Mechanics.
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Credit passes in Mathematics, English, Physics and any two subjects from Biology/Agric. Science, Chemistry, Technical Drawing/Metal Works, Basic Electricity/Electronics, Geography/Economics, Further Maths, Auto Mechanics
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Credit passes in Mathematics, English, Physics and any two subjects from Biology/Agric. Science., Chemistry, Technical Drawing/Metal Works, Basic Electricity/Electronics, Geography/Economics, Further Maths.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Credit passes in Mathematics, English, Physics and any two subjects from Biology/Agric. Science., Chemistry, Technical Drawing/Metal Works, Basic Electricity/Electronics, Geography/Economics, Further Maths
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Credit passes in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry and any one subject from Biology/Agric. Science., Engineering Drawing/Technical Drawing, Basic Electricity/Electronics, Geography, Economics/Commerce, Metal Works, Wood Work.
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Credit passes in Mathematics, English, Physics and any two subjects from Biology/Agric. Science, Chemistry, Technical Drawing/Metal Works, Basic Electricity/Electronics, Geography/Economics, Further Maths, Auto Mechanics.
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry and any other subject from Geography, Economics, Technical drawing, Physics. Credit passes in Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science and any one subject from, Physics, Technical Drawing, Geography, Economics.
SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL & APPLIED SCIENCES
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths Credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Biology, and any other one subject from: Economics/Geography, Physics, Literature in English, Government/History, Technical Drawing, Health Science, Basic Electricity, Geography, Further Mathematics, Fine Arts.
COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Physics and any of Biology, Chemistry, Agric. Science, Economics and Geography. Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, English Language and any two subjects from: Statistics, Further Maths, Chemistry, Economics/Commerce, Biology/Agric. Science, Govt/History, Technical Drawing, ICT.
FOOD TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Chemistry, Maths/Physics and Biology/Agric. Science. Credit passes in Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Bio/Agric. Science and any one subject from: Physics, Economics, Statistics, Additional Maths, Food and Nutrition/Hotel and Catering, Geography, Basic Electricity, Food Services, Bakery and confectionaries. A pass in Physics is required.
MATHS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Economics. Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, and any two from : Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science, Geography, Economics, Statistics, Further Mathematics.
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any three of Arts or Social Science subjects, Literature in English. Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three subjects from: Literature in English, Economics, Government, Geography, CRS, Commerce, Office Practice, ICT, one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science.).
FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science. And any of Mathematics, Physics, Economics. Credit in Biology/Agric. Science., Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics and any one subject from: Statistics, Geography, Economics/Commerce, Govt., Physics.
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any three of Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science, Maths, Physics, one Social Science subject. Credit in Maths, English Language, Biology/Agric. Science, and any two subjects from Food and Nutrition, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Home Economics and any Social Science subject.
DISPENSING OPTOMETRY
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
English and any three of Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Physics. Credit in Maths, English Language, Biology, Physics and any one subject from Economics, Government, Chemistry, Geography, Literature, Further Maths, Health Science.
PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
English and any three of Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Physics. Credit Passes in Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and any one subject from Economics/Geography, Government/History, Physics, Literature In English, Further Maths, Health Science. At least a pass in Physics is required.
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Physics and any of Chemistry, Geography, Fine Arts, Biology and Economics. Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, English Language and any two subjects from: Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing/Fine Arts.
ARTS AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any three of Social Science, Physical Science and Arts Subjects. Credit passes in Mathematics, English Language and any three subjects from: History/Government, Literature in English, Clothing and Textiles, Chemistry/Physics, Economics/Commerce, Technical Drawing, Fine Arts, Biology/Agricultural Science.
BUILDING TECHNOLGY DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Physics/Chemistry and any two subjects from: Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing/Fine Arts, Wood Work, Metal Work, Building Engineering Drawing, Biology/Agric. Science., Physics, Chemistry.
ESTATE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, and two other subjects. Credit passes in English, Mathematics, one basic science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and two others taken from: Economics, Geography, Accounts/Principles of Accounts, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science., History/Govt., Literature in English, Woodwork, and Metal Work.
QUANTITY SURVEYING DEPARTMENT
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any three of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Fine Arts, Biology/Agric. Science., Economics. Credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Physics and any two subjects from: Chemistry, Geography, Technical Drawing/ Fine Arts, Metal Work, Biology/Agric. Science, Economics/ Commerce.
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any three of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography and any social science subject. Credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, a science subject and two other subjects chosen from: Economics, Geography, Fine Arts/ Technical Drawing, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology/ Agric. Science, History/Government.
SURVEYING AND GEOINFORMATICS
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any three of Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science., Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Geography and Fine Arts. Credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Physics and any two subjects from: Further Maths/Statistics, Chemistry, Geography, Technical Drawing/Fine Arts. Literature in English, Economics/Government, Biology/Agric. Science.
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
MASS COMMUNICATION
UTME REQUIREMENTS O/LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any three subjects from Arts or Social Sciences Credits passes in English Language, Mathematics, a science subject i.e. (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science), and any two subjects from: Literature in English, Commerce, Geography, Igbo Language, Economics, C.R.S., History, Government, ICT, Fine Arts.
How to Apply for Federal Polytechnic Nekede ND/HND Admission.
1) All candidates MUST first go to the school portal www.fpno.edu.ngand click on “Application link” on the homepage under Students. Depending on your interest chose either HND or ND to proceed.
2) Fill your Bio-data in the form and generate a “PAYEE IDENTIFICATION” print or copy out the code. You can do this process on your mobile phone or Tablets.
3) Proceed to the designated banks below to make payment of N8, 000 using your PAYEE ID. This fee includes your processing and printing of your final application forms from designated cyber cafe. You can also choose to make your payment using your VERVE, VISA or MASTER CARD, if you choose the card payment, you will be asked to fill your card details for the payment to be processed immediately.
4) Approved Banks Nationwide where payment can be made
Fidelity Bank Plc
United Bank For Africa Plc
Zenith Bank Plc
Federal Polytechnic Microfinance Bank
5) Return to the school portal www.fpno.edu.ngand complete your application process, submit your data as requested and print out your confirmation receipt. If you process your payment using your card, you will return to the portal immediately to print your receipt and confirmation slip.
6) All Applications MUST be concluded on or before 12 midnight of 30th July, 2015. Applicants can start and complete this process anywhere in the country. Avoid travelling to Owerri to fill the form.
For all Issues, mail hndissues@ fpno.edu.ng, ndissues@ fpno.edu.ng, visit www.g

ASUU tackles VC over chairman’s suspension

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Owerri Zone has flayed suspension of its chairman, Dr Uzochukwu Onyebinama, by authorities of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike in Abia State.
ASUU said the suspension was unnecessary. But Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Hilary Edeoga, said the suspension of Onyebinama, as staff of the university was in line with rules guiding the university. He added that the suspension was based on recommendations of the committee set up to investigate allegations of examination fraud and misconduct levelled against him. He maintained that Onyebinama’s suspension had nothing to do with his role as ASUU chairman.
The union had at its congress resolved to take action against the university. The resolution was made known by the Owerri zonal coordinator of ASUU, Professor Ike Odumegwu, who lamented that the chairman was placed on half salary and banned from entering the campus.
Vice Chancellor of the university, Edeoga, Onyebinama did not wait for the outcome of the investigation before running to court.
“You don’t take the university to court, the rule says that if you are suspended you go on half salary,” he said.
The VC maintained that Onyebinama was guilty of examination fraud by awarding suspicious marks to students. He added that there were also allegations of incompetence and mismanagement against him as the Director of Continuing Education Center (CEC).
He said the problem started after Onyebinama was removed as the Director of CEC, adding, “They started writing all sorts of petitions even against the new Director, but I stood my ground that the right thing must be done.”
Professor Edeoga said the panel of investigation found Onyebinama guilty of dereliction of duty, abuse of office and deliberate breach of senate guidelines.

“In addition, the committee also found him guilty of insubordination, total disregard for constituted authority, inefficiency, negligence and dishonesty in the discharge of his official functions,” he said.

Redeemer’s University MBA Admission Form – 2015/16

Redeemer’s University, Nigeria, RUN Masters in Business Administration, MBA, admission form is now on sale – From Our Classroom To The Boardrooms …Raising GeneratioNext-CEOs.



 Authorities of the Redeemer’s University, Nigeria (RUN) invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into their Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programme for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Redeemer’s University MBA – Areas of Specialization.

Accounting                  
Banking and Finance      
Business Administration      
Corporate Communication Management
Governance and Public Sector Management  
Business Psychology              
Organizational Behaviour  
Industrial Psychology              
Marketing          
Risk Management and Insurance      
Supply Chain Management
Transport and Logistics Management  
Hospitality and Tourism Management  
Human Resource Management
Production and Operations Management
Operations Research
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Labour and Industrial Relations
International Business

Redeemer’s University MBA Admission- Duration of Programme.

Full Time
Minimum of four (4) semesters, which can be extended by another two (2) semesters for those who could not complete it within the minimum duration.

Part Time
Minimum of six (6) semesters which can be extended by another four (4) semesters for those who could not complete it within the minimum duration.

Permission for Extension
For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of Senate shall be required.

Redeemer’s University MBA Admission- Admission Requirements.

Possession of five credits at not more than two sittings at the ordinary level,
WASC, NECO or the approved equivalents, in five subjects which must include English Language, Mathematics and Economics or other relevant
subjects. AND

First degree in relevant disciplines from approved universities and with a minimum of Second Class Lower.  OR Postgraduate diploma in relevant disciplines from recognized universities who have passed with a minimum of Lower Credit. OR

Higher National Diploma and /or relevant professional qualification with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant disciplines are eligible for consideration for admission.  The HND must be at least Upper Credit from approved Polytechnics, Colleges of Technology, and Institutes.

All candidates must have a minimum of one year managerial / administrative experience.

In addition to the above, candidates may be subjected to test and interview to further determine their eligibility, as may be organized by the Departments offering the various specialties under the programme.

Redeemer’s University MBA Admission- Application Details.

Contact Secretary, College of Postgraduate Studies
( 234) 07055798769, 09093159679, OR
E-mail: sec.pgs@run.edu.ng  OR
Programme Coordinator: 08034925479, 07058000950

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A blend of theory & practice with multiple case  study
Action Learning Orientation Programmes
Technology driven
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Very Close to Lagos
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Faculty
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About Redeemer’s University MBA Programme.

Pursuant to this philosophy of the MBA programme, the following key objectives among others are of specific concern:

To expose the students to relevant concepts, principles and theories, as well as case studies of national and global relevance, that will assist them function as innovative and insightful managers and leaders in business of different types.

Imbue the students with the knowledge required for understanding, and practical analysis of problems and challenges related to management/administration of public, private and international organizations or businesses.

To produce managers who are adequately equipped with relevant ICT knowledge and skills, that will enable them cope with the challenges of running business organizations in the knowledge-based 21st century.

To produce managers who are socially responsible, mindful of accepted norms, ethics and practices, adaptable to different cultural settings.

To prepare and produce managers who are capable of applying appropriate management principles and techniques to solve business problems and challenges peculiar to the Nigerian environment.

To produce unique MBA graduates to function in areas of the economy not normally focused upon, such as corporate communication, governance and public sector management, risk management and insurance, supply chain management, hospitality and tourism, transport and logistics, among others.

To produce interested individuals with the requisite competencies and skills to function effectively as academics in business administration/management.

It’s Painful Expelling Students – UNILORIN Vc

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has said that expelling students from the University for cultism or other anti-social activities is a painful but necessary action the University management occasionally takes to protect the lives and well-being of majority of other students.

He also said that as a citadel of learning and character – moulding, the University cannot afford to produce bad citizens for the society.
Prof. Ambali stated these last Friday (June 12, 2015), while receiving the new Director of the Kwara State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. V. Duru, who visited him in his office.
The Vice-Chancellor also expressed satisfaction with the service the DSS has been rendering to the University in ensuring peace and stability on campus.
Prof, Ambali commended the new DSS Director in the state for his professionalism and clear understanding of the University.
Pointing out that the nation should be grateful for having such a professional outfit, the Vice-Chancellor said that “the DSS must be commended for showing great professionalism in managing the security affairs of the country”.
Maintaining that it is not easy to manage 35,000 students, who come from diverse backgrounds, Prof. Ambali called for the continued support of the DSS. “Through your cooperation, we have been able to maintain peace on campus and discipline among our students”, he said.
The Vice-Chancellor told the DSS Director that Unilorin has staff from the 36 states of the federation, adding that the University is desirous of improving the access of Nigerians to education without compromising the quality of education it provides.
Earlier in his remarks, the DSS Director Mr. Duru, commended the University for the stable academic calendar it had enjoyed over the years and promised to sustain the cordial relationship between the Service and the University.
Mr. Duru also advised the University on areas where security need to be beefed up, saying that a generally acknowledged peaceful campus like Unilorin is, ironically, a veritable target of trouble makers, who would naturally want to rock the boat. As a result of this, he advised the University management not to rest on its oars.
The Vice – Chancellor was joined to welcome the DSS Director by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Yisa Fakunle; the Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovations), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Mrs. Rebecca Okojie, who stood in for the Registrar; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Bursar, Mr. Saka Abiodun Yusuf; the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Abayomi Omotesho; the Chief Security Officer, Mr. A. Tijani, the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; and the Principal Assistant Registrar, VC Office, Mr. Abdullateef Sayuti.

Hollywood Crew To Shoot Film In UNILORIN

Hollywood Actor, Producer and Director, Mr. Bayo Akinfemi, has said that a film crew from Hollywood would be arriving the University of Ilorin soon to hold workshops for students of the Department of the Performing Arts, and shoot a film on the campus.

Mr Akinfemi, an alumnus of the University, disclosed this last Friday (June 12, 2015), when he visited the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) in his office.
The former President, Performing Arts Students Association, University of Ilorin, said it has become necessary for him to come back home and give back to the institution that gave him so much.
He explained that the proposed film would enable the students of Performing Arts to understand how to translate theory to practice, adding that it would also serve as a “calling card” to take back to Hollywood.
The Hollywood actor said that Nigeria is capable of producing Oscar Award-winning films if the enabling environment is put in place, stressing that the country should be attracting Hollywood to its movie industry. He described himself as a son that has been sent out and he is back bringing report.

Mr. Akinfemi, who noted that it is important for students to learn to translate stage acting to film, said that he is looking forward to the future. He also expressed the hope that Nigeria would soon become the golden destination for Hollywood.
Welcoming the actor back to the University campus, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ambali, expressed his delight to see Mr. Akinfemi. He also congratulated the Dean of Arts, Prof. Ayo Akinwande, who supervised Mr. Akinfemi’s undergraduate project, on seeing his students excel.

The Vice-Chancellor said that Mr. Akinfemi has been able to translate the education he received at the University of Ilorin to the outside world. “You have done this for national development and for the entire world. You are flying the flag of the University really high”, Prof. Ambali told him.

Prof. Ambali also submitted that it is assuring to know that the University of Ilorin is part of Mr. Akinfemi’s future plans. He assured him that the good experience he had at the University of Ilorin is still ongoing.

He disclosed that the University is planning to establish a television station in addition to the FM radio station that is already making waves on the University campus and its environs.

Members of the University management, who joined the Vice-Chancellor to receive the Hollywood Actor were later treated to a demo clip of some of his films.

The Vice-Chancellor also received members of the Unilorin Postgraduate Students’ Association (POGSASS), who visited him in his office.

The Association, led by its President, Mr. Olorunsuwa Elijah Ola, presented a Plasma Television set for the office of the Secretary to the Vice-Chancellor as their token contribution to the University.
Mr. Olorunsuwa appreciated the Vice-Chancellor for his leadership style and pleaded that outstanding postgraduate students should be considered for employment by the University.

Speaking in the same vein, the Dean, Postgraduate School, Prof. Clement Bewaji, described the donation by the students as exemplary, while calling for greater enabling environment to help the students do more.

The Vice-Chancellor, in his response, thanked POGSASS immensely, saying that they would make good leaders in the future. “You cannot be a good leader unless you are a good follower. You have demonstrated that you are a good follower by coming up with solution”, the Vice-Chancellor said.

Prof. Ambali said that the University is producing leaders for the future and assured the association that the University is concerned with the welfare of the postgraduate students. He told them that the future belongs to them, calling on them to keep flying high the flag of the University.

RSUST Part-Time (Evening) Degree Programme Admission Form 2015/2016 On Sale

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Part-Time (Evening) Degree Programmes of Rivers State University of Science & Technology for 2015/2016 academic session in the following programmes:
A. PART-TIME DEGREE PROGRAMMES FACULTY OF TECHNICAL AND SCIENCE EDUCATION B.Sc. Degree Programmes in:
(i) Adult and Community Education
(ii) Business Education with Options in:
(a) Accountancy
(b) Management
(c) Marketing
(d) Secretarial Education
(iii) Science Education with Options in:
(a) Agricultural Science
(b) Biology
(c) Chemistry
(d) Integrated Science
(iv) Technical Education with Options in:
(a) Building
(b) Electrical/Electronics
(c) Mechanical/Metal Work
B. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Holders of WASC, SSCE, NECO or GCE O/L with five (5) relevant credit level passes must include English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings and who must in addition, satisfy the departmental requirements are eligible to apply. Prospective candidates are also advised in their own interest to obtain information guide on departmental entry requirements from the Secretary, Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). Candidates with higher qualifications such as NCE (Credit Level Pass), OND/ND (Upper Credit Level Classification) or HND are eligible for Direct Entry Admissions or placement on Advanced Standing, provided that such candidates also satisfy general requirements for admission. Candidates below the age of 26years are not eligible to apply.
C. METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates are expected to apply On-line by logging onto www.ust.edu.ngand making non-refundable e-payment of Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira (N22,500.00) only using Interswitch Verve enabled cards. This amount covers Seven Thousand Five Hundred Naira (N7,500.00) only for application form, Five Thousand Naira (N5,000.00) only for University screening test and Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only for Jamb Regularization . It is mandatory that candidates should upload scanned copy of the following:
i. Academic qualification(s)
ii. Birth Certificate or Declaration of age
iii. Passport Photograph
D. SCREENING TEST
Candidates are to note that the mode of the screening test is ELECTRONIC. Candidates are therefore advised to practice the use of the computer especially the use of the Mouse and Keyboard before they turn up for the screening test. Candidates who are interested to use the computer service at the ICT Centre of RSUST for this purpose are advised to visit the Centre one week before the Screening Test for a free training on the use of Mouse and Keyboard
The registration for the screening exercise will end on Wednesday 19th August, 2015
SCHEDULE FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE
The screening exercise will take place from Monday 24th August, 2015 to Wednesday 26th August, 2015 at the Information Technology Centre (ITC) of the University.
Candidates are requested to please note that the screening exercise is as scheduled in the screening exercise slip they printed out after their On-line registration. The scheduled date, time and venue shall be indicated in the examination slip. Consideration will not be given to candidates who fail to appear for the screening exercise on the scheduled date and time.
All candidates for the screening exercise are required to come to the examination venue with their exam slip printed out during the On-line registration. Candidates should note that GSM phones WILL NOT BE ALLOWED into the Examination hall during the screening exercise. Parents, Guardians and Well-wishers are advised to stay away from the venue of the screening exercise Candidates must report at the examination venue one (1) hour before the scheduled exam time on their exam slip.
Further details about the screening exercise can be obtained on-line at www.ust.edu.ng. It is important to note that the names of successful candidates for admission shall be published on the same site ( www.ust.edu.ng).
We wish all candidates a successful screening exercise. (Sgd) D.C. ODIMABO (MRS.) Registrar.