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This is to inform all aspirants (UTME) of Obafemi Awolowo University for 2016/2017 session that the deadline for the admission screening registration has been extended.

The new deadline is 30th, July 2016 for both UTME and Direct Entry Candidates.

For details on the registration, click here

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Eastern Illinois University is offering undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to international students including Nigerians.

This scholarship pays partial tuition for the minimum full-time enrollment in EIU courses. Fees, field trips, continuing education, delivery charges, travel, living expenses, and other personal expenses are not covered.

Eligibility

- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (undergraduate), 3.0 (graduate), as converted to the EIU grading scale.

- Applicants must have a full academic admission to a degree program

- Applicants must have a proof of funding for living expenses and fees. See financial affidavit form HERE

Application Process

The mode of application is online. Applicants should visit this link to apply

Application Deadline

The application deadline for this scholarship is October 1st 2016

For more information visit the official page

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Students of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State -are all filled with praised and thanks to God for saving them from this tragic accident. According to reports, the students were on their way to their base after an inconclusive National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) convention in Gombe state. The injured are currently receiving treatment at the Teaching hospital in Bauchi state.

Ajayi Crowther University, ACU 1st batch and 2nd batch admission list for the 2016/2017 academic session is out.

 

This is to inform the general public and most especially, prospective students of the Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) that the institution has released her 2016/2017 academic session admission list.


Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) admission list contains the names of candidates offered provisional admission into the university various undergraduate programmes and it has been uploaded online.  The list is accessible from the institution’s portal.

Ajayi Crowther University Admission List

• To check your ACU first batch admission list, go to http://www.acu.edu.ng/index.php/archived-stories/580-first-batch-admission-list-for-2016-2017-academic-session.
• To check your Ajayi Crowther University 2nd batch admission list, go to http://acu.edu.ng/index.php/admission/2nd-batch-admission-list-2016-2017.

Giststudents Team congratulates all the candidates that made it to Ajayi Crowther University first batch and 2nd batch admission list for the 2016/2017 academic session.

I was 9 years old when Nelson Mandela was sent to prison on Robben Island. As a boy, I learned about him in school, and I remember seeing reports about the anti-Apartheid movement on the evening news. Decades later, I got to meet him and work with him. In person he was even more inspiring than I had imagined. His humility and courage left an impression that I will never forget.



So it was a special honor to be invited to give the Nelson Mandela Lecture in Pretoria, South Africa. I eagerly accepted the invitation and quickly began working on my remarks.

I decided to share my optimism about Africa’s future—to explain why I think the continent has the potential to change faster in the next generation than any continent ever has.

It’s because Africa is the world’s youngest continent, and youth can go hand in hand with a special dynamism. I was 20 years old when Paul Allen and I started Microsoft. The entrepreneurs driving startup booms in Johannesburg, Lagos, and Nairobi are just as young, and the thousands of businesses they’re creating are already changing lives across the continent. The potential will only grow as the digital revolution brings more advances in artificial intelligence and robotics.


But positive change across Africa won’t happen automatically. The real returns will come only if Africans can unleash this talent for innovation in all of the continent’s growing population. That depends on whether all of its young people are given the opportunity to thrive.

It is still an open question, and it is the crux of my speech, which I gave today at the University of Pretoria. It was an honor to give this lecture, and I’m grateful to the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the university for inviting me.

The first time I spoke with Nelson Mandela was in 1994, when he called to ask me to help fund South Africa’s first multi-racial election. It’s not every day that Nelson Mandela calls, so I remember it well. I was running Microsoft at the time and thinking about software most of my waking hours. But I admired Nelson Mandela, I knew the election was historic, and I did what I could to help.

I had been to Africa for the first time just the year before, when my wife, Melinda, and I travelled in East Africa on vacation. Obviously, we knew parts of Africa were very poor, but being on the continent turned what had been an abstraction into an injustice we could not ignore.

Faced with such glaring inequity, we started thinking about how we could use our resources to make a difference. Within a few years, we established our foundation. It was when I started coming to Africa regularly for the foundation that I came to know Nelson Mandela personally. He was both an advisor and an inspiration.

One topic that Nelson Mandela came back to over and over again in his lifetime was the power of youth. I agree with Mandela about young people, and that is one reason I’m optimistic about the future of Africa. Demographically, Africa is the world’s youngest continent, and its youth can be the source of a special dynamism.

Economists talk about the demographic dividend and the potential for Africa’s burgeoning youth population to accelerate economic growth. But for me, the most important thing about young people is the way their minds work. Young people are better than old people at driving innovation, because they are not locked in by the limits of the past. I was 19 when I founded Microsoft. Steve Jobs was 21 when he started Apple. Mark Zuckerberg was 19 when he created Facebook.

So I’m inspired by the young African entrepreneurs driving startup booms in the Silicon Savannahs from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Lagos and Nairobi.

The real returns, though, will come if we can multiply this talent for innovation by the whole of Africa’s growing youth population. To make that a reality, all of Africa’s young people must have the opportunity to thrive.

If we invest in the right things—if we make sure the basic needs of Africa’s young people are taken care of—then they can change the future and life on this continent will improve faster than it ever has.

In my view, there are four things that will determine Africa’s future: health and nutrition, education, economic opportunity, and good governance.

When people aren’t healthy, they can’t turn their attention to things like education, working and raising a family. Conversely, when health improves, life improves by every measure.

I’m especially concerned about HIV. Africa’s youngest generation are entering the age when they are most at risk of HIV. We need to get more out of the HIV prevention methods we have now –while developing better solutions like an effective vaccine and easier-to-use medicines that people are more likely to use consistently.

Nutrition is another critical area of focus for Africa. Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies rob millions of the continent’s children of their physical and cognitive potential. Fortunately, there are cost-effective solutions like making sure mothers breastfeed their infants, enriching cooking oil, sugar, and flour with important vitamins and minerals, and breeding staple crops to maximize their nutritional content. We need to make sure the people most at risk know about and have access to these solutions.

Second, we need new thinking and new tools to make sure a high-quality education is available to every child. Educational technology using mobile phones has the potential to help students build foundational skills while giving teachers better feedback and support at the touch of a button. Governments also need to invest in high-quality public universities for the largest number of qualified students to launch the next generation of scientists, entrepreneurs, educators, and government leaders.

Third, we need to create economic opportunities to channel the energy and ideas of Africa’s youth. Through the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program, countries have a framework for transforming agriculture from a struggle for survival into a thriving business opportunity. But the investment needs to follow, so that young Africans have the means to create the thriving agriculture they envision.

Africa also needs more electrical power to increase productivity. In East Africa especially, governments should invest in hydro and geothermal sources of energy, which are both reliable and renewable, as soon as possible. The immediate priority is for governments to get tougher about managing their electrical grids so they’re producing as much power as possible.

Fourth, countries can benefit from enhancing fiscal governance. Advances in digital technology is one way that governments can deliver services more efficiently.

It’s clear to everyone how big and complicated the challenges are. But Africa has proven its resilience and ingenuity time and again, and there are millions of people, especially young people, who are eager to get to work.

The future depends on the people of Africa working together to lay a foundation so that Africa’s young people have the opportunities they deserve. This is the future that Nelson Mandela dreamed of and it’s the future that the youth of Africa deserve.

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The University of Chichester is offering scholarships for fully self-funding International students like Nigerians. Scholarships are available to pursue MSc degree in the International Business, International Business and Finance and International Business and Marketing.

 

The scholarship is a reduction in tuition fees of £1,500 Approx. N675,000.

Eligibility:

In order to apply you must have applied and received an offer for one of the above programmes and be fully self-funding and be from outside the EU.

As a general guide, for postgraduate study, you’ll need to hold the equivalent of a good honours degree (2.1 or above) from a recognized university.

All students whose first language is not English should have met the minimum English language requirement before commencing their programme. For direct entry to MSc and MA taught programmes they can apply with a score of 6.5 (Cambridge English Scale score 176 to 184), with no element less than 6.0 (Cambridge English Scale score 169 to 175) except for MSc International Business programmes

How to Apply:

Application forms and essays can be submitted by post or e-mail. Applicant has to write an Essay between 500 and 1,000 words (essays of more than 1,000 words will not be accepted) on How will completing Master’s degree at the University of Chichester prepare them to become a successful and influential global citizen, and how will their achievements and experiences to date positively contribute to campus during your studies?

See application form below
Application Form

Application Deadline: 31 August 2016.

For More Details Visit Official Scholarship Page 

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This is to inform applicants who could not attend the first screening exercise of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) due to the ongoing NECO examination and schools end of the year graduation, that the institution has scheduled a 3rd Screening Exercise to take place on Saturday, 13th August, 2016 at all the Screening Centres across the Country.

 

See ABUAD 2nd Batch Admission List Released For 2016/17

GENERAL INFORMATION
Category A
(i) Candidates who have chosen ABUAD as first or second choice,
(ii) Candidates who did not choose ABUAD in the UTME and are seeking change of institution,
(iii) Direct Entry candidates, and

NOTE

: International Candidates seeking admission into ABUAD who reside in Nigeria are to attend the Screening Exercise physically while those outside the Country are to send their credentials to reg_christieoluborode@abuad.edu.ng, christieoluborode217@yahoo.com, info@abuad.edu.ng
Category B
Candidates who scored below 180 national cut-off mark and are seeking admission into Pre-degree and Degree Foundation Programmes at Afe Babalola International Study Centre, Ibadan.

CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFY TO ATTEND SCREENING EXERCISE
Candidates who qualify to participate in the screening exercise are:

1. Those who possess relevant 5 Credit passes in WAEC O/L or its equivalent and have sought admission into 100 Level through 2016 UTME and who met the 180 national cut off mark.
2. Those awaiting SSCE, NECO, GCE, NABTEB, IJMB results and also participated in the 2016 UTME.
3. Those seeking admission into 200 Level (Direct Entry) with minimum of 2 A/Level passes in relevant subjects or NCE/OND/HND in accredited courses listed in the JAMB Brochure except for Law, Medicine and Surgery.(Note: HND holders seeking conversion to degree shall undertake 2-3 years study depending on the course of study).
4. Direct Entry into Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc – 4 years): Those who possess NRN/RM are eligible to apply.
5. Direct Entry into all Degree Programmes in Engineering is available – Minimum requirement: ND/HND with Credit Pass.
6. Direct Entry into Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS – 4 years) – Holders of B.Sc in Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, MLT, HND in SLT with minimum of Second Class Lower are eligible and must possess Credit Pass in 5 O’Level relevant subjects.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Accredited NUC courses offered at undergraduate level in ABUAD are listed below:

(1) COLLEGE OF LAW (5years) – LL.B LAW

(2) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
(i) Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.S) – 6 years,
(ii) B.NSc Nursing Science – 5 years
(iii) Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) – 5 years.

(3) BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES – 4 Years
(i) B.Sc Anatomy
(ii) B.Sc Physiology
(iii) B.Sc Human Nutrition and Dietetics

(4) COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (5years)
(i) B.Eng Mechanical Engineering
(ii) B.Eng Mechatronics Engineering
(iii) B.Eng Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
(iv) B.Eng Petroleum Engineering
(v) B.Eng Civil Engineering
(vi) B.Eng Chemical Engineering
(vii) B.Eng Computer Engineering
(viii) B.Eng Agricultural Engineering

(5) COLLEGE OF SCIENCES (4 years)
(i) B.Sc Microbiology
(ii) B.Sc Human Biology
(iii) B.Sc Agricultural Science
(iv) B.Sc Biochemistry
(v) B.Sc Chemistry
(vi) B.Sc Industrial Chemistry
(vii) B.Sc Computer Science
(viii) B.Sc Mathematics
(ix) B.Sc Geology
(x) B.Sc Physics with Electronics
(xi) B.Sc Biotechnology
(xii) B.Sc Petroleum Chemistry

(6) COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (4 years)
(i) B.Sc Economics
(ii) B.Sc Accounting
(iii) B.Sc Banking and Finance
(iv) B.Sc Business Administration
(v) B.Sc Tourism and Events Management.
(vi) B.Sc Political Science
(vii) B.Sc International Relations and Diplomacy
(viii) B.Sc Peace and Conflict Studies
(ix) B.Sc Intelligence and Security Studies
(x) B.Sc Media and Communication Studies
(xi) B.Sc Social Justice
(xii) B.Sc Marketing
(xiii) B.Sc Entrepreneurship

(7) PRE-DEGREE AND DEGREE FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES
(i) All programmes listed under undergraduate programmes above are available at Afe Babalola International Study Centre, Ibadan as Pre-Degree and Degree Foundation Programmes.
(ii) Diploma in Public Health

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must bring to the Screening Centres, the following documents viz.
a. Print out of 2016 JAMB UTME Result Slip
b. Completed Bio-Data Application Form.
c. Copies of the Ordinary Level Result (If Available)
d. Original copy of Birth Certificate
e. Testimonial from last school attended.
f. Reference Letter from a well known/reputable public figure to vouchsafe the candidate’s character of good conduct.
g. Two (2) Recent Passport Photographs
h. Writing Materials (Pencil, Pen, Eraser, and Non Scientific Calculator)
i. Evidence of payment (Bank tellers) for Centre Screening (The cost covers honoraria for centre facilitation, logistics for producing screening materials and security)
j. Completed Form for Change Of University (for applicants changing to ABUAD)

CRITERIA FOR SCREENING AND MODE OF ASSESSMENT
The mode of screening for candidates during the exercise shall include a Personality Assessment Interaction (PAI) and a qualitative assessment as follows:
(1) COLLEGE OF LAW: Knowledge of current affairs, verbal, analytical and perceptual reasoning (CAVAP)
(2) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES: Knowledge of science, spatial, numerical and perceptual reasoning (SSNP)
(3) COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: Technical ability, numerical reasoning and acuity skills (TANAS)
(4) COLLEGE OF SCIENCES: Knowledge of science, analytical skills and perceptual reasoning (SASP)
(5) COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES: Acuity, spatial, analytical skills and perceptual reasoning (ASASP)

Note: All candidates are advised to dress corporately. This is essential at the Personality Assessment Interaction (PAI). All Applicants should also arrive at the screening venue at least 30 minutes before the exercise commences.

SCREENING CENTRES
The designated screening centres for the applicants are:
1. MAIN CAMPUS: Afe Babalola University, Km. 8.5 Afe Babalola Way, P.M.B 5454, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
2. ABUJA: Garki Secondary School, Area 10, Garki, Abuja
3. LAGOS: Afe Babalola Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos
4. PORT HARCOURT: Rivers State College of Arts & Science, Rumuola Road, Port Harcourt
Further information, please visit our website, www.abuad.edu.ng OR http://admission.abuad.edu.ng for details of Courses Offered, Admission Screening Requirement and Criteria, and Print out of your preferred Screening Centre Photo Card. If you attended the First and Second Screening Exercise, please check your RESULT on http://admission.abuad.edu.ng.

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The ex-student also had this to say about his alma mata

 

"Out of about 100 students that offered that course, about 70 of them FAILED. if about 70 people out of 100 people taking a Course fails: My view is that its the LECTURER that has FAILED & not the students, because it only means the lecturer did not impact anything in them.
I'm out of that jungle alright but I think its time things change in that Alma Mata of mine, lecturers should stop releasing their frustrations on students!...
I hear people talk about d amount of 1st Class graduates from UNILAG, Covenant or other universities in 9ja & the only thing that comes to my mind is ; "thank God, them no come UNIUYO"... The truth is UNIUYO students can read for Africa ehnn... & a lot of very-very brilliant students graduate with a grade not proportional to what they should have had because of the wickedness from some lecturers in that compound.
There is one question I would like to ask all lecturers(help me ask them too pls);
IF EVERYBODY TAKING YOUR COURSE PASS, WILL YOU DIE?" 
 

Professor Aderemi Aaron-Anthony Atayero, a professor of Communication Engineering has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor for the Covenant University.

 

The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students including Nigerians to the University of Oxford.

The Scholarship provides £8,000 funding which is over 3million Naira and exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and investors.

This scholarship is provided to applicants who have chosen to work in social ventures rather than the purely commercial or public sectors.

Eligibility

- Applicants must demonstrate some evidence of their need for the Scholarship.

- Applicants must have started and grown a social venture that has been running for at least 3 years by the time they apply for the MBA, OR they have been responsible for leading a major expansion of an existing social venture or programme within a venture for 3 years by the time they apply for the MBA.

- Applicants must possess entrepreneurial leadership

- Applicants must be willing to take personal, and sometimes financial risks

- Applicants must be single-minded and persistent in pursuit of a social/economic benefit goal.

- Applicants must have the tendency to explore the environment for opportunities and resources.

Application Process

- Applicants should connect with Skoll scholarship in order to register their interest in the Scholarship and make sure they are kept up to date with announcements about upcoming deadlines.

- Applicants should visit this link to apply

To learn more about what is expected under each entry requirement, please visit the application requirements page

Application Deadline

The MBA Application Deadline is as follows
- Stage 1 = 09 September 2016
- Stage 2 = 28 October 2016
- Stage 3 = 06 January 2017
- Stage 4 = 17 March 2017

For more information visit the official page 

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The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has made it clear that it has no interest in adopting the computer-based test (CBT) as a method in conduct of its examination.

Yusuf Ari, the Zonal Coordinator of the examination body in Abuja, disclosed this, said the council will continue to stick with the traditional method, despite the fact that the CBT greatly reduces the chances of examination malpractices during the conduction of the the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Ari mentioned that the complex nature of the WAEC test and the spread of subjects it tests would make it difficult to adopt CBT.

He added that while the method can effective, it may not be considered until after adequate facilities such as sufficient computer systems, steady power supply and other infrastructural provisions are guaranteed.

“WAEC exam is a very complex one. It may interest you to know that the council does not conduct exams in urban centers only. It penetrates through government and WAEC accredited schools in remote areas, unlike JAMB.

“We conduct examinations in over 80 subjects and many of them come in components. In fact, English language comes in three components, consisting of practical, theory and oral as the case maybe,” he said.

According to him, “Experts in education assessment believe that removing somebody from his or her place of residence, would psychologically and emotionally affect his or her performance.”

He also noted that the deployment of ICT would be difficult under such setting.

Source: PulseNG

Delta State University, DELSU  academic calendar for the 2016/2017 academic session is out and accessible here.

 

This is to inform staff, students and members of the Delta State University (DELSU) community that Senate at its 146^th Regular meeting held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 considered among other issues the 2016/2017 Academic Calendar and approved as follows:

DELSU Academic Calendar – First Semester.

Sunday, October 9, 2016	Old/Fresh students return to Campus
Monday, October 10 – Friday, October 14, 2016	Screening/Medicals of Fresh students begins.
Monday, October 17, 2016	Registration for Old/Fresh students begins.
Wednesday, October 19 – Friday, October 21, 2016	Orientation for Fresh students.
Monday, October 24, 2016	Lecture for Old/Fresh students begins.
Friday, November 11, 2016	Registration of Old/Fresh students ends.
Monday, November 14 – Friday December 2, 2016	Late Registration of students (Penalty fees for late registration must be paid).
Friday, December 2, 2016	Last day for add and delete.
Saturday, December 10, 2016	Matriculation of fresh students.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 – Monday, January 2, 2017	Christmas break.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017	All students return to Campus.
Friday, January 27, 2017	Temporary withdrawal/Deferment of Studies end.
Friday, January 27, 2017	Lectures end.
Monday, February 6, 2017	First semester exams begin.
Friday, February 24, 2017	End of First semester exams.
Saturday, February 25, – Saturday 11th March, 2017	First semester break.
Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17, 2017	Uploading and release of all First semester results by Faculties.
Wednesday March 29, 2017	Senate considers First semester results.

DELSU Academic Calendar – Second Semester.

Sunday, March 12, 2017	All students return to Campus
Monday, March 13, 2017	Lectures begin.
Friday, June 16, 2017	Submission of all Final Year undergraduate projects to HODs.
Friday, June 16, 2017	Lectures end.
Monday, June 19, 2017	Second Semester exams begin.
Friday, June 30, 2017	Second semester exams end.
Saturday, July 1, – Saturday 23rd September, 2017	Long vacation (12 weeks).
Monday, July 17, – Friday, July 21, 2017	Upload and release of all results.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017	Senate consideration of all results (2016/2017).
Sunday, September 24, 2017	2017/2018 Academic session begins, as students return to Campus.

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The management of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) that the 2nd batch admission list for 2016/2017 academic session.

To access the list, visit http://abuad.edu.ng/20162017-second-batch-admission-list/

Click on the link indicating your faculty of choice to access the list of admitted students.

Note:
The provisional admission is subject to the following conditions;

Payment of N50, 000 non-refundable acceptance fee on or before Wednesday, 10th august, 2016 payable into the university account.the account details are:

Bank: First Bank plc
a/c name: afe babalola university acceptance fee account
account number: 2018076125

Bank: Union Bank plc
a/c name: afe babalola university acceptance fee account
account number: 0041015529

1. Note that candidate’s name must be stated as the depositor on the bank teller.
2. A copy of the payment teller, jamb result, birth certificate and o’level result (if available) must be presented at the registry (afe babalola university, ado ekiti)after which provisional admission letter will be issued.
3. Collection of provisional admission letter must be done on or before resumption.
4. Only candidates with the required UTME combination will be issued provisional admission letters (consult 2016 UTME brochure).

Note: the provisional admission is subject to and shall only be valid after due interaction and further screening by the college officials and medical check by the university at resumption.
3. This offer of provisional admission is made strictly on a first come first served basis.

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The Chinese Language Council International (HANBAN) and Xiamen University have reportedly donated a Chinese Cultural Research Centre to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Anambra State.

 

During the opening of the centre last week, the Cultural Attache of the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, Mr. Xiang Dong hailed the university management, saying the centre will strengthen the Nigeria-China relationship.

He said the Confucius Institute established at the university after signing the MoU has improved understanding of Chinese language among young people.

Dong also added that China’s investment in Nigeria would continue to grow, adding that this will aid the development of Nigeria.

Vice Chancellor of UNIZIK, Prof Joseph Ahaneku said the MoU was signed to promote research on China and scholarly exchanges between Nigeria and China. He added that these will include the teaching of Chinese language and culture in the university and conducting Chinese Language Proficiency Tests.

Ahaneku said many students of the school are presently studying different disciplines in various Chinese universities through scholarships by Chinese government. He added that there had been staff exchange between the university and Xiamen University.

According to Ahaneku, arrangements are in top gear to deploy staff to teach Igbo language and culture in Xiamen University to reciprocate the gesture. He said UNIZIK was honoured to be first school to host Chinese Cultural Research Centre in Nigeria.

The Director of the Centre, Prof Caroline Umeobi, assured the Chinese government that the personnel working in the institute would live up to expectation.

source: PulseNG 

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University Of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus is offering Masters Scholarship to international students including Nigerians.

This scholarship is provided to students who has interest in areas related to Science, technology and education and have the potential to make a difference in their respective home countries.

Eligibility

- Applicants must be holding an unconditional offer letter and accepted the offer by paying $1000(N345,000) for full time Masters degree programme at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus for 2016/17 intakes.

- Applicants must be classified as an ‘overseas’ student for fee purposes.

- Applicants must have at least 1 full year working experience after completion of undergraduate programme.

- Applicants must be able to support himself throughout the duration of studies. That is(In terms of Living)

Application Process


Interested and qualified applicants are to download and complete the application form.

Save and attach the application form to your email and send along side the supporting documents to developingsolutionmalaysia@nottingham.edu.my

Application Process

The deadlines for applications are:
- 31 July 2016 for September 2016 intakes
- 15th October 2016 for December 2016 intakes.

For more information visit the official page

The Commissioner of Education Enugu State, Professor Uche Eze, In a recent interview, revealed plans by the state government to revamp education.

Eze responded to speculations while Speaking to DailyTrust, that the government is clamping down on private examination centres and school principals.

He said, "we have punished so many of our teachers who were supervisors of SSCE for getting involved in one form of malpractice or the other. We are doing these things to serve as deterrent. We also noticed that some private schools are involved in some of these things. In fact, by mid-July there will be an announcement of two private schools we have closed down.

We shut them down; one, for running a substandard school and also for engaging in examination malpractice. It is not acceptable," he added.

"During the exams, I moved around with my team and unfortunately, we discovered that some people did not heed to what we preached. In fact, we are still contemplating sanctioning more schools. I can remember the name of one school involved in malpractices and when I got the report I ordered that the principal be removed immediately and made a classroom teacher because he is not worthy of that position or bring up our children.

Basically, I think we have removed five principals or more for one offence or the other because we agreed that the only way to restore and build a proper system is to ensure discipline. Everybody must be held accountable, starting from the commissioner. I have to play according to the rules; the chairman of the board has to play according to the rules, likewise the principals. When all of us that serve as models do the right thing, definitely the children will follow."

He expressed that he believed it is only by being a hands-on commissioner that he will be able to make the right changes in the education sector. He mentioned that he had visited 17 local government areas of the state and over 200 and primary and secondary schools.

Source:PulseNG

Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA examination for second semester, 2015/2016 academic session has commenced using the Computer Based Test [CBT].

 

In keeping with the trend of technological advancement prevalent in world class institutions; the Federal University of Technology Akure has commenced its second semester examinations for the 2015/2016 academic session using the Computer Based Test [CBT] at the Department of Computer Science in the University. 
Speaking at the examination centre where 100 level students were taking MTS 102 exams, the Dean of Students Affairs, Professor Boniface Alese said the Computer Based Test has been in place for over two years and has the capacity to accommodate over 3,000 students’ daily, infrastructure


He said the results are released promptly and sent to the various departments and has a zero percent failure rate because of professional expertise of staff handling the process. Corroborating him, Mrs. Olanike Akinduyite of the Computer Science Department said that the test teaches the students the essence of time management and also increases their mental alertness and enhances optimum performance during examinations.
The Registrar Dr Mrs Modupe Ajayi who was also at the venue described the administration of the CBT and conduct of the students as excellent. She praised the Alese led team for excellently delivering on its mandate through flawless conduct of the examination.

The management of Kwara state University has released the 1st Batch of admitted candidates for 2016/2017 academic session.

Candidates are to follow the instructions below to check their admission status and proceed to make the necessary fees.

How To Check Your Admission Status

Candidates are to visit http://www.kwasu.edu.ng/portal/

1. Click on Login under POST-UTME Candidates

2. Provide your JAMB Registration Number and your Surname (as provided during registration) as Username and Password respectively

3. View you Admission Status and continue to payment

4. All newly admitted students MUST note that the following fees are COMPULSORY:
i. Acceptance Fee
ii. School Fee
iii. Hostel Accommodation Fee
iv. Departmental Fee
v. Handbook Fee
vi. Guidance and Counseling Fee
vii. Matriculation Gown Fee
viii. Change of Institution Fee (for candidates who did not make KWASU their first or second choice).

5. Admitted students MUST pay ALL their Fees within TWO WEEKS after admission has been given. Failure to pay will lead to the withdrawal of admission.

6. Note that all payments are to be made online from your registration/student’s portal.

7. You are required to download and complete the screening form placed on the University's website. The completed screening form should be taken along with the original and photocopies of your Results and Certificates of State/Local Government Citizenship to your College Officer for Admission Clearance.

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Meet Maimuna Tani Matankari, a 22 year old Nigerian graduate of Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDUS) recently graduated with a Distinction in Software Engineering from the prestigious University of Southampton, United Kingdom where she completed her Masters in Engineering programme.

 

Maimuna Tani Matankari hails from Sokoto State and earned her first degree in Computer Science from UDUS. 
 
 

This is to inform staff, students, other members of the University community and the general public that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Victor F. Peretomode, on the recommendation of the University Admissions Board (UAB) has directed that the cut-off marks for Admissions be published as a guide to those seeking admission into the Delta State University for the 2016/2017 Academic Session.

Accordingly, the cut-off marks across the various Departments are published as follows:

S/N.	FACULTY/DEPARTMENTS	CUT-OFF MARK
1.	AGRICULTURE
	Agricultural Economics/Extension	45
	Animal Science	45
	Fisheries	45
	Soil Science	45
	Forestry & /wild Life	45
2.	ARTS
	English & Literary Studies	50
	Fine & Applied Arts	45
	French	45
	History & International Studies	50
	Linguistics	45
	Philosophy	45
	Religious Studies	45
	Theatre Arts	45
3.	BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
	Anatomy and Cell Biology	47
	Medical Biochemistry	50
	Pharmacology & Therapeutics	50
	Physiology	50
	Medicine & Surgery	65
	Nursing Science	63
4.	EDUCATION
	Agricultural Science Education	45
	Biology Education	48
	Business Education	50
	Chemistry Education	45
	Computer Education	50
	Economics Education	50
	English Education	48
	Guidance & Counselling	45
	Geography Education	47
	Health Education	45
	Home Economics	45
	Integrated Science	45
S/N.	FACULTY/DEPARTMENTS	CUT-OFF MARK
	Library Science Education	50
	Mathematics Education	45
	Nursery & Primary Education	45
	Physical and Health Education	45
	Physics Education	45
	Political Science Education	50
	Social Science Education (Soc. Studies)	45
	Religious Education	45
	Technical Education	45
5.	ENGINEERING
	Civil Engineering	55
	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	55
	Mechanical Engineering	55
6.	MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
	Banking & Finance	56
	Business Administration	56
	Accounting & Finance	56
	Marketing	45
7.	PHARMACY	60
8.	SCIENCE
	Animal & Environmental Biology	45
	Biochemistry	50
	Biological Technology	45
	Chemistry Technology	45
	Physics & Electronics Technology	45
	Environmental Science Technology	45
	Botany	45
	Chemistry	45
	Computer Science	50
	Geology	50
	Industrial Chemistry	45
	Industrial Mathematics	45
	Microbiology	55
	Physics	45
9.	SOCIAL SCIENCE
	Business Administration	56
	Economics	57
	Geography & Regional Planning	45
	Mass Communication	55
	Political Science	55
	Psychology	45
	Sociology	48

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Ekiti State University, EKSU post UTME/admission screening  application form for the 2016/2017 academic session is back on sale. Compulsory for Direct Entry candidates too. The University will also give consideration to UTME candidates who did not make EKSU their choice but scored 180 and above in the last UTME and are interested in the University.

 

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU post UTME / Admission screening application form for the 2016/2017 academic session is out. 

 

Authorities of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for their various undergraduate programmes admission exercise for the 2016/2017 academic session.

MOUAU Post-UTME / Admission IQ Screening Eligibility.

All candidates who scored 180 and above and made Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike first Choice are eligible.

MOUAU Post-UTME / Admission IQ Screening Requirements.

Beginning from Monday 4th July, 2016, candidates are required to register online for the IQ screening. To register, candidates must proceed below.
Note: Online Application closes by 11.59pm on the Sunday, 24th July 2016.

MOUAU Post UTME – Method of Application.

1. Visit www.mouau.edu.ng or www.mouauportal.edu.ng
2. Click on the 2016/2017 Admission Screening banner
3. Enter a valid email address for records purposes
4. Input JAMB Registration no, this lead you to the Remita payment platform where a Remita Retrieval Reference(RRR) number is generated with which payment of N 2,000.00 can be made. Payment can be done by debit/credit card or by taking your RRR number to any bank nationwide and deposit cash. Return to the site to continue registration.
5. Note: transaction charges apply (P.S: if you encounter any challenges after payments, kindly contact the University portal Office or send email to support@mouauportal.edu.ng )
6. Register by filling a form online and selecting proposed Department and other requisite details.
7. Upload either WAEC/NECO/NABTEB results or any other result that qualifies you for the screening exercise. Enter Awaiting result if no results are ready for upload or if taken in the current year. Upload a current coloured passport photograph.
   Note: Some fields are pre-filled and cannot be changed
8. Fill the form, submit and can take print out after executing the Submit button. System sends a copy of submitted forms to your email for records.
9. For further information as regards the IQ Screening dates and venue, visit the University Website  www.mouau.edu.ng.

Come for the IQ Screening with the following materials

• Print out of filled form as this contains candidate’s unique exam number and shows as an evidence that candidate has registered for the exams.
• One coloured copy of your JAMB photo page
• WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Result(photocopy)
• Writing Material (Biro, pencil, eraser…)

Note: Mobile phones and other devices will not be allowed.
Screening dates: Wednesday 27th to Thursday, 28th, July, 2016.
The schedule for the screening exercise is as follows:
DAY I

1. All programmes in the College of Management Sciences (COLMAS)(Agribusiness, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Studies, Economics and Industrial Relations & Personnel Management) –MORNING
2. All programmes in the College of Animal Science and Animal Production(CASAP) – AFTERNOON
3. All programmes in the College of Agric Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension(CAERSE) – AFTERNOON
4. All programmes in the College of Crop and Soil Sciences(CCSS) – AFTERNOON
5. College of Veterinary Medicine(CVM) – AFTERNOON
6. All programmes in the College of Applied Food Science and Tourism(CAFST) (Food Science and Technology, Home Economics, Hotel Management & Tourism, Human Nutrition and Dietetics). – AFTERNOON
7. All programmes in the College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management(CNREM) – AFTERNOON
8. All other courses in Education (Biology, Agric, Home Economics, integrated Science, Library & Information Science) -AFTERNOON

DAY II    

1. All programmes in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology(CEET) – MORNING
2. All programmes in the College of Physical and Applied Sciences(COLPAS)(Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics – MORNING
3. All Physical Science programmes in Education (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Technology Education) – MORNING
4. All programmes in the College of Natural Sciences(COLNAS) (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology and Environmental Biology, Plant Science and Biotechnology)– AFTERNOON

*Candidates for morning session are to report at 7am on each day. Afternoon candidates are to report at 12 noon.
Once screening exercise is conducted, the results will be released within 48 hours.Candidates are required to visit www.mouauportal.edu.ng to check their result.

 

National Universities Commission, NUC suspends admission into the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) programme.

 

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday announced the suspension admissions into the law programme of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

Prof. Julius Okojie, NUC’s Executive Secretary said that the moratorium would be in place pending the resolution of issues with the Council on Legal Education (CLE).
The Council on Legal Education (CLE) has persistently disallowed NOUN’s law graduates from being admitted into the Nigerian Law School.
“This matter is being addressed because it is between us, CLE and the university.
“What we have done in the interim is stop new intake into that programme so that they do not have a backlog; we are addressing the issue.
“I must say that the law programme in National Open University (NOUN) was approved by the NUC; it is our responsibility.
“When CLE came up with the idea of no part time law, NOUN did not consider law a part time programme by their mode; so they did not stop the programme.’’