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UNILORIN May Deploy Drones for Exams Monitoring

If the authorities of the University of Ilorin accede to suggestions by members of the institution’s Drone Team, it is highly probable that the University will, in future, monitor examinations conducted within the campus with drones.
The drones, developed by a team coordinated by Prof. Sulyman AbdulKareem of the Department of Chemical Engineering, added colours to the just concluded 40th anniversary/31st convocation ceremonies of the University.
Other members of the Unilorin Drone Team include Dr. M.T. Yakubu of the Department of Biochemistry; Dr Babalola of the Department of Physics; Engineer Eric and Mr. Ahmed, both of the Department Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
In separate interviews with Unilorin Bulletin last Thursday (November 12, 2015), the Co-ordinator of the team, Prof. AbdulKareem, and another key member of the team, Dr. Yakubu, said that drones can be used to monitor the conduct of examinations in future as well as general campus surveillance in conjunction with the security personnel”.
According to Prof. AbdulKareem, “the use of drones has come to stay because where you don’t want to endanger human life, a machine, which a drone is, can go there and still get the information you need”. He pointed out that “drones, rather than infringing on human rights, actually protect human rights because the man who wants to do evil and knows that a machine can remotely capture his act, will not likely do it”.
The Unilorin Drone Team Coordinator, who is the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, disclosed that some academic departments in the University have started showing interest in the use of the drone. He said, “I believe that apart from giving practical knowledge to those in Geography, Electrical Engineering and Physics, virtually any Department that may have a reason to capture events beyond what is in front of the camera, which has to be aerially covered, can use the drone.”
Prof. AbdulKareem urged the University administration to challenge people to do more “because there are lots of students who are eager to learn and who have ideas that they can put into practice if they have good supervision. He said, “I believe it is a matter of encouragement. Most Nigerian universities should be able to do wonderful things and make major breakthroughs”, noting that some students were co-opted into the team to learn how to operate or fly the drones.
The Drone Team Coordinator enjoined the newly appointed ministers especially for the areas of science and technology, “to see a need for us to self-develop, self-evolve, and self-emancipate as a nation”. He said, “For a long time now, we have relied on personnel from foreign countries to bail us out of every technical problem we get into, but the issue is that, we have so many Nigerians that are trained abroad that are here and even those who have not left the country that are equally talented that should be encouraged to do wonderful things for the nation.”
Prof. AbdulKareem maintained that the new ministers “should see their appointments as a chance of working with the academics in the educational institutions to promote what will be good for the nation, to make the nation as a whole self-reliant on personnel that are available locally.”
In the same vein, Dr. Yakubu said, “We can also use the drone to monitor what is happening on our borders; we have a very vast amount of land, and we can use it to track activities that are going on there. Invariably, we can use the drones to cover the entire University and in getting information to the appropriate quarters. ”
The Biochemistry Lecturer, who urged the University to ensure that the use of drones on the campus remains functional and sustained, advised that “it should not only be used during the convocation as we did last time, but we should put it to all-round use on campus.
Dr Yakubu said that drones can be used to monitor the conduct of examinations in future; we can use it for surveillance on the campus and when you look at all these, it will be of advantage to the whole University”, he stressed.

Anti Corruption Essay Competition for Ilaro Poly Students

The topic of the Competition and guidelines are as follows:
Topic: The Role of Future Leaders in the Fight Against Corruption, Particularly in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions.
The Essay is open to only the students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
*.It should be an original word processed work of the Writer and it should not be more than 450
*.The Writer should be ready to make an oral presentation to a Panel of Judges that will screen the Essay and be able to read it at any Public Forum within the Polytechnic.
*.Contestants should use only their Matriculation numbers, and submit the Essay personally in a sealed envelope to the Secretary of the Legal Unit in the administrative Block latest by 3:00pm on Thursday 3rdDecember, 2015
*.Prizes will be given to 1st, 2ndand 3rdselected contestants

Dufil Prima Foods Plc National Post Graduate Scholarship Awards 2015— Apply Now

As part of its corporate social responsibilities, Dufil Prima Foods Plc is continuing the Scholarship programme for Nigerian students studying Nutrition and Dietetics at Postgraduate Degree level. The objective of the programme is to sustainably assist in the training of high level Nutrition and Dietetic manpower In the country. It Is hoped that over a period of time these highly trained nutritionists will continue to chart and guide the way for optimum nutrition for all Nigerians.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to all Nigerian students qualified for admission into M.Sc Programme in Nutrition (Nutrition and Dietetics) in the Nigerian University System.
Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every geopolitical zone of the Federation including the FCT.
Application Closing Date
4th December, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should pick and complete an application form from the coordinator at the address below:
Dufil-Nutrition Award Programme,
P.O.Box 1983,
Sapon,
Abeokuta,
Ogun State.
E-mail address:acadaservices@ gmail.com
Completed application form should contain the following:
*A copy of the letter of admission Into the programme (or photocopy of application for admission)
*Evidence of State of origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary Photocopy of NYSC certificate
*Photocopy of all certificates (‘O’ level and degree)
All these should be forwarded to:
The Co-ordinator,
Dufil-Nutrition Award Programme,
P.O.Box 1983,
Sapon,
Abeokuta,
Ogun State.
Note: The envelope (A4 size) should be marked “APPL. 2015 Awards” on the top left hand corner.

NUC Approved More Postgraduate Programme in KSUSTA

The National University Commission (NUC) during its meeting held on 4th November, 2015 considered and approved the establishment of the following programmes in addition to the Ten (10) earlier approved of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero:
*M.Sc. Biochemistry
*M.Sc. microbiology
*M.Sc. Computer Science
Accordingly, interested applicants are hereby informed to apply now for their choice programme. Application Form is available online, you can obtain your Application PIN at any Zenith Bank nation wide. All PG Application Forms cost =N=10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only. However, the banks will also charge a token administrative fee in addition to the cost of application forms.
Thank you
Attahiru Mohammed Ka’oje
Secretary, Postgraduate School

AAU Ekpoma Returning Students Registration Procedure – 2015/16

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, AAU returning students registration procedure for the 2015/2016 academic session.
This is to inform all the stale students of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma that the management of the university has released the registration procedure they have to follow for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Please find below the procedures for;
1.Request password for first-time login
2.Update Personal Data
3.Payment of School fees, Late-Registration etc.
4.Course registration.

REQUEST PASSWORD FOR FIRST-TIME LOGIN
1.Go to https://www:aaue.waeup.org /requestpw(request a new password here)
2.Enter ONLY yourLast Name (Surname), Matriculation Number, email addressand click “Send login credentials to email address”.
3.Check your mail box, click on the “Confirmation link”, enter “Your user name” and “Your password”.
4.Click “Change Portrait” to upload your passport and Click “Edit” to update your Phone Number.
UPDATE PERSONAL DATA:
Click “My Data” tab at the top of the Page, click “Personal Data”, Click “Edit” to update your personal data e.g Permanent Address, Father’s & Mother’s Name, address, Father’s & Mother’s Place of Work, Next of Kin Name & address etc.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTION:
1.Click “My Data” tab at the top of the Page, click “payments”.
2.Click on the Add Online Payment Ticket button.
3.Under Category: Select the appropriate payment item (i.e: acceptance fee or School fees e.t.c.).

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
(a) CANDIDATES WITH ATM-ENABLED VERVE OR MASTER CARD FROM ANY COMMERCIAL BANK.
1.Click on the Payment_ID of the ticket created.
2.Click on ‘CollegePAY’ at top of your page. Confirmation page will appear to enable you cross-check your payment details. If ok, Click ‘Submit’ to proceed with the payment throughInterswitch payment gateway. Select your card type (Verve or Master Card), enter your card details andclick “Pay”. Note: Your CVV2 is the 3- digit number printed at the back of your card.

(B-) CANDIDATES WITHOUT VERVE, VISA OR MASTER CARD (E-TRANZACT PAYMENT)
1.Click on the Payment_ID of the ticket just created.
2.Download and print the payment_slip (which you are to present to the teller at the designated bank outlet where cash payment is to be made). Logout from the portal and proceed to the bank.
3.At the Bank, submit your portal ‘payment slip’ along with your cash deposit and the teller will provide you a print-out (e-Tranzact payment slip) with details of the payment just made including the e-Tranzact payment Confirmation Order Number – (PIN).
4.Proceed to the internet and login again to: https://www:aaue.waeup.org/login.
5.Select Payments from My Data tab at the top of the page.
6.Click on the Payment_ID of the ticket you created earlier i.e. acceptance fee or School fees etc.
7.Click onQuery e-Tranzact Historyat top of your page.
8.Enter your e-Tranzact Payment Confirmation Order Number (PIN) as printed on the slip provided to you at the bank.
9.Click on submit to e-Tranzact to validate the cash payment made at the designated bank outlet.
10.Download and print your payment slip for the session which you are to submit to the Bursar’s office for collection of the University’s receipt.
COURSE REGISTRATION:
1.After login as described above, select study course from the My Data tab at the top of the page.
2.Click on “Add course list” button.
3.Click on “Create course list now” button.
4.Click on “Edit course list” button to edit courses (“Add course ticket” or “Remove selected tickets” buttons to add or remove selected courses which you might have added in error).
5.You can edit courses until you have registered all your courses for the session.
6.Then click on the Register course list button to submit your courses.
7.Download and print your course registration slip which you are to submit to your course adviser.

Police arrest 21 homosexual students in Delta

Police detectives in Asaba, Delta State, have arrested 21 students who have been allegedly involved in same sex activities.
It was reliably gathered that the two state- owned polytechnics (names withheld) where the suspects were arrested, were a beehive of perverse sexual acts as male students engage in same sex activities for financial gains.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs. Celestina Kalu, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, said the police acted on a tip off. She said, “We had it on good authority that the male students allegedly engaged in anal sex.
The suspects, upon interrogation, made useful statements to the police while investigations are ongoing.” Investigation revealed that homosexuality has been on the rise in the two institutions and culprits were also members of various cult groups.
Meanwhile, the police in Obiaruku have arrested the leader of a notorious cult group who allegedly had been terrorising the community in the last one year.
The cult member, it was reliably gathered, had allegedly led other members of the group to attack unsuspecting residents of the community and inflicted injuries on them.
Confirming the arrest, the state PPRO, Celestina Kalu, identified the suspect as Ikechukwu Azubuike, a 19-year-old school dropout. She said he would be charged to court on completion of investigation.

BREAKING NEWS: MASSOB Faction Claims Nnamdi Kanu Has Been Murdered

A faction for the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB), has alleged that the Director of Biafra Radio, Nnamdi Kanu, has been killed.
Kanu has been in detention for over a month since he was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security, in Lagos. Kanu, who’s being charged on three counts of criminal conspiracy, intimidation and belonging to unlawful society, was absent at the resumed hearing of his trial on Wednesday, November 18.
However, on Saturday, November 21, the factional MASSOB claimed that Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, may have been murdered. MASSOB factional Director of Information, Comrade Uchenna Madu, revealed via a statement that Kanu’s murder was disclosed to the group by security operatives who’re sympathetic to the Biafra agitations. The group while threatening of rebellion should Kanu be truly dead, insisted that he must appear in court on Monday, November 23, by all means possible. “Factional MASSOB has discovered that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu detained by Nigeria has been murdered in Abuja. “Information to Biafra Intelligence Agency (BIA), through operatives sympathetic to the Biafran cause revealed it to us. Pro-Biafran groups may not believe it until Monday, Nov 23 when Nnamdi will be arraigned in court.
“The cause information we are receiving from Abuja is not healthy, we’re still waiting till Monday. Nnamdi Kanu is the arrowhead of the Biafra agitation.
Nigeria should be extremely careful on Nnamdi Kanu”. “If government extra judicially kills Nnamdi Kanu, Nigeria will experience the worst volcanic rebellion and aggression.
“We call on the Ohaneze Ndigbo, South East Govs, Igbo leaders of thought, South-East and South-South Professionals, Igbo National Assembly members, traditional /religious leaders to call Nigeria’s Presidency to order now.
“We demand that Nnamdi Kanu must appear in court on Monday, Nov 23 alive or dead. We love non-violence & wish to maintain it but Nigeria is pushing Biafrans to the wall”.

ASUP Gets New President

Mr Usman Dutse has been elected the new president of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).
He will succeed Mr Chibuzo Asomugba.
It was learnt that Dutse was declared winner at the 13th National Delegate Conference in Bida, Niger State by the ASUP Electoral Committee Chairman, Mr Precious Nwakodo.
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TOUCHING EXPERIENCE OF CORP MEMBERS :

When they said we are going to camp for 3 weeks
We were all feeling terrible, going to a state
you've never been, staying in a military compound
and not seeing the outside world for 3 weeks .
Chai!
First was the long journey, our legs hurt for sitting
longer than we ever sat during traveling.
2nd was the stress we faced registering , queues
and book of life shii.
3rd, waking up, parades, drilling, lectures and
Saed, junk food from kitchen (prisoners food,
except sundays).
After a week, we were blending with the camp
trends, the bingo no longer wake us up, we wake
ourselves before the bingo..
3rd week, the stress reduced and the fun was at
it extreme position.
We had so much fun. Now we don't wanna leave
d camp, but the fun was just for a limited
moment. We made friends that we were not ready
to miss and get far from. Some met love, some
friends, some connections, .
But all d way we had a beautiful experience in the
orientation Camp. It was when we left we realized
NYSC orientation is the best educational fun. Now
guess what?
We've all missed camp. But we can't go back,
now we are missing our new friends. *TEARS.
I love all corps members,
Ayanma supepe, ayanma ayanma supepe
ayanma!
Corpers Wee! Waaaaaa!! I pray 4 you today,
soonest your Khaki will turn to SUITS , Allowee to
SALARY, jungle boot to ITALIAN SHOES, CDS to
BOARD MEETINGS, Clearance Letter to CHEQUES.

RSUSTStudents Protest300%School Fees IncreaseFor None...

A coalition of Non Indigenous Students of the Rivers State University of Science&Technology carried out a peaceful protest in the school premises.

Students protesting at RSUST (Pulse)

Students protesting at RSUST (Pulse)

The protest was due to the 300% difference between indigene fees and that of students who are indigenes of Rivers state. The Non Indigenous Students reportedly vented their streets of the school to vent their frustration on Wednesday, 18th November.

One of the students who spoke with Pulse disclosed that non-indigenes of the states are paying N82, 000 as tuition, while those from Rivers state pay a total of N18, 000.

According to the aggrieved student, former governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi reduced the fees last session and all students were paying the same amount as fees but since Governor Nyesom Wike took office with the new Vice Chancellor of the school, Prof Blessing Didia, the fees for non-indigenes were increased while those for indigenes stayed the same.

The students are now calling on the Federal Government to see to it that the situation in the school is fairly rectified.

23-Year-Old Student Breaks Record In University Of Ibadan

The Nation reports that a 23-year-old student got 8 out of 11 possible distinctions in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

The indigene of Iragbiji in Osun state beat the record of seven distinctions set some years ago and became the overall best graduating student of the university.
Organizers and participants of the convocation ceremony held at the International Conference Centre of the university were shocked and amazed when his name was called 31 times during the prize presentation.

Speaking with The Nation, Sadiq explained how he achieved such success and why he chose veterinary medicine and not medicine or surgery.

“Years ago, University of Ibadan practised a mode of admission where your credentials are graded; basically your JAMB and O-level results. Unfortunately, my O-Level was not included, so my weighted average was so low. It was 27.5; too low for the course I wanted. Veterinary medicine was neither my first nor second choice. It was an alternative as ‘change of course’ due to what I call irregularities, which prevented me from being admitted for Basic Medical Science,”he said.
When asked how he managed to break the record and become the best graduating student, Sadiq explained:
“I knew I was going to do very well in the university, but being the best overall student of the year…sincerely I did not think of it. I had some B grades despite the fact that I still scored highest in those courses. The number of distinctions attainable in the veterinary school, University of Ibadan is 11 and I made 8. The other three courses were B grades.”

The talented young man revealed that after his youth service he is planning to enroll for a postgraduate course in diagnostic medicine in the USA.
“Being a first class student takes hardwork, focus and prayer to sustain.

Some are gifted, but work is still required. Prayer is a necessity if we want to survive the hurdles of life; I am a Muslim and I pray five times daily. Distractions would always surface, but when you are focused, you will be able to achieve many things, even with the numerous distractions in the university.”

“In veterinary school, 24 hours is never enough. Going to class Mondays to Fridays, from 8am to 5pm; extra-classes on weekends, numerous tests from various departments…It is impossible to thrive without burning the midnight oil,”he said.

Although Sadiq dedicated all his life to studying and had no time for romance, he has no regrets as God always helps him to go through hard times.

Candidates use text language in exams – WAEC

Some candidates who sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations use text message abbreviations the West Africa Examinations Council has said.
According to WAEC, candidates use “u” for “you” in the English Language paper while some others are unable to correctly apply principles and input data in Mathematics and Computer Studies.
The Nigeria Examinations Committee of WAEC made these observations at its 60th meeting held in Lagos.
The NEC is the highest decision-making organ of the WAEC on examination-related matters in Nigeria and meets twice a year to review reports on the conduct of its examinations.
In a communiqué issued after the meeting, NEC said, “The general weaknesses of candidates in the various subjects as outlined include poor command of language, and indiscriminate lifting of portions of set passages as answers. Candidates also use text message abbreviations “u” for you in English Language; there are spelling errors in Islamic Studies – Igbo, Ibibio, Biology; Computer Studies 2, Foods and Nutrition, Catering Craft Practice 2 & 3.
“Poor mastery of English Language and other languages in Arabic; English Language; Islamic Studies; Efik; Igbo; Yoruba; Literature-in-English and Foods & Nutrition, poor knowledge of prescribed texts in Arabic, Igbo, Ibibio, Yoruba and Literature-in-English 2 & 3, misinterpretation of questions in Literature-in-English 2 & 3, Marketing; Health Education 2 and Catering Craft Practice 2& 3.”
Advising candidates to read relevant textbooks and novels in various subject areas and practise map drawing as well as labelling against future examinations, the committee also urged teachers to endeavour to cover their subject syllabuses while preparing candidates for the examination.
The committee also advised teachers to participate in the WASSCE Coordination and Marking Exercise to boost their understanding of the examination.

Nigerian Law School Bar Final Exam Result Statistics – 2015

Nigerian Law School Bar Final Examination result statistics, September 2015. Any candidate may apply for a review in accordance with extant rules of the Council of Legal Education.



The Council of Legal Education, the authority that runs the  Nigerian Law School, has released the result statistics of  the Bar Final examinations for regular students conducted in September 2015.

Nigerian Law School Bar Part II September 2015 Exam Results Statistics.

The result of the September 2015 Bar Final Examinations for regular students, as approved by the Board of Studies of the Council of Legal Education was released on the School Website: Nigerian Law School Bar Part II Result Is Out (Final) – 2015 . The breakdown of the result is as follows:

A statement signed by Dr. Olanrewaju Onadeko, the school’s Director-General, declared that 3,273 out of the 4,610 students passed the examination.

Dr. Onadeko said 170 (3.7 percent) had conditional pass, while 1,167 (25.3 percent) failed.

He added that eight students had First Class.

The First Class candidates are – Okwor Kenneth Dominic, Uche Eresi Tracy and Okezie Justice Ndubuisi all from the Lagos campus of the school.

Abuja campus produced two namely – Bukoye Temitope Olayemi and Bandawa Ntayi Anfani.

Two candidates – Edun Halimat Temitope and Aare Adejoke Kafayat were from the Enugu campus.

Amoo Oluwatobi Ayobode was the only First Class student from the Kano Campus.

The Call to Bar ceremony has been fixed for December 15 and 16 in Abuja.

REVIEW PROCEDURE:

Any candidate may apply for a review in accordance with extant rules of the Council of Legal Education.

Details of the Call to the Bar ceremonies for the successful candidates are as announced on the Website and Portal of the Nigerian Law School.

9ja school gist Team congratulates successful candidates.

NYSC Corps to resume 3 batches in 2016

    
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC recently announced that they will be going back to dispatching 3 batches of corp members in 2016.

The practice of having three batches was changed in 2015 when they had two batches in two streams.

The Management of the scheme had attributed the 2-batch-a-year change made earlier this year to lack of enough funds to run three batches.

The management made this statement on their Twitter page.

"We are going back 2 having our 3 batches & tentatively 2016 Batch A Orientation course,will be in between Feb & March."

They also have an explanation for the 2-batch method that  was introduced this year.

"We had two batches ds year b’cos our budget was too small & hadn’t enough fund but now NYSC is on Zero Budgeting we’ll run d 3 batches."

Meanwhile, NYSC is informing 2015 batch ‘B’ stream ‘I’ prospective corps members who were unable to attend camp, that the Management has concluded plans to allow them to join stream II.

They are required to log into their NYSC portal and re-print Call-up letters as the Stream II reporting date will be reflected on the new call-up letters.

These corpers are urged comply and report to Camp on the stipulated dates because missing stream II means missing Batch B.

Ambode LASU unions laud governor for proposing single 5-year tenure for VC

TheLagos State University(LASU) Staff and Students Union on Wednesday commended the state government for proposing a single term of five years for the post of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor.
Gov.Akinwunmi Ambodehad on Nov. 15, sent the institution’s 2015 Amendment Bill to the State House of Assembly for ratification.
This is contained in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde.
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The unions told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inLagosthat the development was a welcome idea.
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Mr Saheed Oseni, Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian ‎Universities (SSANU), LASU chapter, said the bill when passed would go a long way in stabilising the institution.
Oseni said that the single term tenure for the vice-chancellor would also help to eliminate the lingering crisis in the institution because it would caution the substantive to be well behaved.
"The person coming ‎on board will behave well within his or her period, knowing that his name will either be recorded in the good or bad book of the people,’’ he said.
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Mr Alfred Agusuo, Chairman, Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU), LASU chapter‎ also commended the governor for doing the needful and yielding to the yearnings of the unions.
Agusuo said that the bill when implemented would lead to a reduction in the problems facing the institution as it did in federal universities within the country.
"Initially, the Federal Government was also operating a four-year renewable tenure in the federal universities which led to incessant crisis in most of the institutions.
"However, since the implementation of the single term of five years tenure, the problems in the federal universities had reduced to the barest minimum.
"And I am sure the same will happen in LASU,’’ he said.
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Mr Adeyemi Onikoro, Presidents, Lagos State University Students Union (LASUSU), also said the proposed bill was what obtained in other universities.
"This is an agreement that was agreed upon by all states, federal government and academic staff unions and as such, no state is expected to breach the agreement,’’ he said.
Onikoro urged the governor to as a matter of urgency look into the other issues affecting the institution as the issue of the vice-chancellor was not the only burning issue.
"We should not forget that this is not the only issue we have in LASU; there are other issues that call for attention of the visitor to the ‎university.
"We implore the visitor to the university, Gov. Ambode, to please look into these issues and take a swift step towards resolving them all,’’ he said.

Aja-Nwachukwu Ex-education minister dies

Reports have confirmed that former Minister of Education,Dr Igwe Aja-Nwachukwuhas passed on at the age of 63.
He died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Israel.
The former minister’s younger brother,Festus Aja-Nwachukwu, confirmed the death on Wednesday in Abuja. Dr. Igwe reportedly died on the 17th of November.
The late Aja-Nwachukwu, who served under the administration of President Umaru Yar’Adua was receiving treatment at the hospital about 4 weeks before he passed on.
Festus explained that he could not disclose the cause his brother's death until the death certificate was issued by the hospital. He also added that burial arrangement will be communicated in due course.
Aja-Nwachuku, a native of Okposi in Ebonyi, was born in 1952 and appointed minister of education in 2007. His father was Nigeria’s first minister of education.
He graduated from the University of Ibadan with a Bachelor’s Degree in statistics.
He also had an MBA in Finance, MSc in Statistics and Ph.D in Economics.

Yobe State University 1st Batch Direct Entry Admission List 2015/2016 Release

All candidates who applied for admission into Yobe State University are hereby inform that the 1st batch Direct Entry admission list of successful candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various degree programmes of the Yobe State University for the 2015/2016 academic session has been release.

The Yobe State University 2015/2016 Direct Entry 1st batch admission list is now available online.

Candidates can access the list via the link below;

http://command/command=reformat?url=http%3A//www.ysu.edu.ng/Web/de1.pdf&cookie=&referer=http%3A//www.liveschoolnews.com.ng/yobe-state-university-1st-batch-direct-entry-admission-list-20152016-release/&ln=en_US 

LASU Students Protest Increment in Acceptance Fees

Lagos State University, LASU students union protest increment in acceptance fees. Any attempt to sustain the increment may lead to a looming crisis from the students.
The Lagos State University (LASU) Union, has urged the school management to revert the increase in acceptance fee. The fee, which was formerly N10, 000 has now been increased to N20, 000.
Mr Adeyemi Onikoro‎, LASUSU Chairman, told the ‎News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the reduction should be with immediate effect.
Onikoro said that the increment was another strategy devised by ‎the authorities to exploit the students and a technical way of increasing the school fees.
“Such a policy was initiated sometime ago at the Obafemi Awolowo Universit‎y (OAU), Ile-ife, but it caused crisis which led to the closure of the university for six months.
“We do not want such to happen in LASU, so that the academic calendar will not be distorted; that is why we are calling on the new governing council and the acting Vice-chancellor‎ to do the needful.
“Any attempt to sustain the increment will be vehemently opposed by the students,” he said.

N5000 To Unemployed Youths To Begin In 2016

The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has started plans to pay the N5000 monthly allowance to the about 25 million unemployed youths in the country by 2016.
The All Progressives Congress had promised before the election that it would address the issue of unemployment by paying unemployed youths N5000 and also introduce a feeding programme to schools.
The Peoples Democratic Party had in a motion called on the president to immediately fulfil his campaign promise by implementing the N5000 payment to unemployed youths but the move was rejected by APC senators.
The Punch however reports that the federal government had started plan on Monday, November 16 to pay the unemployed youths and also implement the school feeding programme and this will be covered in the 2016 budget.
Some officials have also been saddled with the responsibility of finding out the accurate number of youths that will benefit from the scheme.
A top government official who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the scheme had to be done well so that it would not be mismanaged and hijacked by politicians.
“You know that if the scheme is left open-ended, even Nigerians, who are employed and are by no means vulnerable, will still struggle to benefit from it.
“You also know that if not properly handled, politicians will hijack the scheme and it will become a means of settling their constituents, whether they qualify to benefit from it or not.
This is why the government will come up with data on the beneficiaries very soon.”
The official said the scheme might not take off in January or February of next year as it was important to ascertain the number of youths that deserve the payment and how much it would cost.
Mr. Laolu Akande who is the senior special adviser to the vice president on media and publicity confirmed that work was already on to identify the beneficiaries.
He said:“Work is ongoing on various aspects of the implementation of that social investment plan, including the identification of those that will benefit from it. Very soon, we shall be concluding work on that; that is a very important aspect of the programme.
“The plan of the government is to start as much as possible in the area of social investment, and conditional cash transfer is part of it.
“It is the plan of the government to explore how to start this with the 2016 budget.”
According to the Ministry of Finance and that of Budget and National Planning, the full implementation of the scheme would cost the federal government N125bn monthly and a total sum of N1.5tr annually
Another anonymous source said that apart from the N5000 unemployment payment and the school feeding programme, the government also planned to take care of Internally Displaced Persons.
He said: “We have started working on the budget since September this year at the Ministry of Budget and Planning.
“Since the ministry is the one coordinating the plans of government, what we did was to identify six priority programmes by pillars which have already been communicated to all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government.
“So while preparing the medium term plan, what we did was to look at the manifesto of the APC and prepare our plan based on what its campaign promises were to Nigerians before the elections.
“And since social development is a key aspect of its campaign, we identified social protection schemes such as the conditional cash transfer and the school feeding programme as key to the programmes for 2016.”
President Buhari canceled the SURE P Programme which was also aimed at helping Nigerian youths.Christopher Kolade who headed the programme before he resigned said it had been hijacked by politicians and the true beneficiaries did not benefit from it.