WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Question 10)

Excretion in Paramecium sp. Is by diffusion because 

A. its habitat is water and moist places 

B. it has simple, small and few internal organs. 

C. it has a large surface area to volume ration 

D. it has a large efficient meganuclues

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 9)

In cellular respiration energy is made available to organisms by 

A. removal of a phosphate group from ADP 

B. breaking off a phosphate group from ATP 

C. adding a phosphate group to glucose 

D. breaking off a hydrogen ion from NADPH

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 8)

The mechanism of opening and closing of stomata in plants is based on 

A. turgidity and diffusion 

B. turgidity and flaccidity 

C. osmosis and diffusion 

D. diffusion and flaccidity

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 7)

Which of the following processes involves diffusion ? 

A. Opening and closing of stomatal pores 

B. Turgidity of herbaceous plants 

C. Absorption of water through the roots hairs 

D. Absorption of digested foods into the villi

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 6)

Which of the following characteristics do fungi share in common with animals ? 

A.Presence of digestive tract 

B. Movement from one place another 

C. Storage of carbohydrates as glycogen 

D. Movement of centrioles during cell division

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 5)

A typical plant cell is mainly distinguished from an animal cell by possession of 

A. chloroplast and nucleus 

B. cell wall and cytoplasm. 

C. chloroplast and cell wall 

D. cell wall and mitochondrion

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 4)

Which of the following cell types has the least number of mitochondria? 

A. Cardiac cells of the heart 

B. Cells of the cornified layer 

C. Muscles cells of the bladder 

D. Muscle cells of the diaphragm

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 3)

The organelle which eliminates water from the body of a protozoan is the 

A. plasma membrane 

B. contractile vacuole 

C. nucleus 

D. cell wall

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 2)

An organism that operates at the cellular level of organization, carries out its physiological activities by using its 

A. cell membrane 

B. organelles 

C. small size 

D. cytoplasm

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Question 1)

Which of the following organism is not classified as an animal ? 

A. Ameoba  

B. Paramecium 

 C. Euglena  

D. Obelia

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2016/2017 PTDF Scholarship Scheme (OVERSEAS & LOCAL)

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 for the purpose of developing and promoting petroleum technology and for creating the manpower needs of the oil and gas industry through research and training of Nigerians.

To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas and in-Country MSc and PhD Scholarships. Awarded will be granted for studies in the 2016/2017 academic session in the United Kingdom Germany, Australia, USA and France (Grenoble INP) as well as PTDF upgraded Universities in Nigeria.

Application Forms can be accessed online at http://www.ptdf.cinfores.com using an ATM (Interswitch, Master Card & Visa card) or through purchase of a scratch card from designated main branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the 36 States and FCT, upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.

Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for a Computer Based Aptitude Test, in the case of MSc applicants, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants (full time and Split-site) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, successful candidates will be selected and awarded the PTDF Scholarship.

PTDF however wishes to inform applicants that the Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines. With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, emphasis has shifted to training Nigerians in-country. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.

Read more here

2016 Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

Applications are invited for Czech Government Scholarships available for foreign nationals from developing countries to pursue Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral degree program at public universities in the Czech Republic.
The scholarships may not be granted to persons under 18 years of age (the applicants have to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when they commence studies in the Czech Republic at the latest). These Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study. The application deadline is 30 September.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of Economics, Agriculture, Informatics, Environment and Energetics at public universities in the Czech Republic.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral studies/Language and preparatory studies at public universities in the Czech Republic.
Scholarship Provider: Government of the Czech Republic. Sponsor: International Relations Department of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS), Development Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).  Scholarship Awards Within The Foreign Development Assistance Programme. 

Scholarship can be taken at: Czech Republic
Eligibility:
-The scholarships are intended solely to promote the studies of adults who are foreign nationals from developing third countries in need. Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of a member state of the European Union, nor any other foreign national with a permit to permanent residence on the territory of the Czech Republic may therefore be granted this type of scholarship. Furthermore, the scholarships may not be granted to persons under 18 years of age. (The applicants have to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when they commence studies in the Czech Republic at the latest.)
  In Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral Study Programmes plus one-year Preparatory Course of the English language (Which is combined with other field-specific training): Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools, or Bachelor’s / Master’s degree courses, as applicable.
 Who can Enroll only in Study Programmes in which instruction is given in the English language. Depending on the subject area, Applicants are normally required to sit entrance Examinations at the higher education institution Concerned. Successful passing of Entrance examination constitutes a precondition for the scholarship award; or
-In follow-up study Programmes [Master or Doctoral Study] Programmes: Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master Study Programmes, respectively, Enroll in the WHO study Programmes with instruction in the English language. 

Scholarship Open for International Students: Czech Government Scholarships are available for foreign nationals from developing countries. A limited number of scholarships are also offered to applicants from selected developing countries through UNESCO. Scholarship Description: The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic. Number of award(s): Not Known Duration of award(s): These Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study.
(1) Pursued in the Czech language:
-Bachelor’s study programmes (three- to four-year long);
-Master’s study programmes (comprehensive four- to six-year long programmes);
(2) Language and preparatory studies (one-year long; only for those who have applied for a scholarship to study in the Czech language) – provided for by the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies  (“ILPS”) of Charles University;
(3) Pursued in the English language:
-Selected follow-up Master’s study programmes (one- to three-year long);
– Selected Doctoral study programmes (three- to four-year long). 

What does it cover? The scholarship covers the necessary costs related to staying and studying in the CR. The scholarship amount is regularly amended. Currently the amount paid to students on a Bachelor’s, Master’s or follow-up Master’s study programme stands at CZK 14,000 per month, whereas the amount paid to students of a Doctoral study programme stands at CZK 15,000 per month. The above scholarship amount includes an amount designated for the payment of accommodation costs.Costs of accommodation, food and public transport are covered by scholarship holders from the scholarship under the same conditions that apply to students who are citizens of the CR. Should healthcare exceeding standard care be required by the student, s/he shall cover it at his/her own cost. Travel expenses for travelling to the Czech Republic and back to the student’s home country are paid by the party that nominated the student to study in the CR or by the foreign national at his/her own cost. 

Notification: If the application has been accepted and may proceed to the next round of the selection procedure, the Mission shall ask the selected applicants to attend an interview. The most successful applicants shall be asked to submit complete documentation by a given deadline that the Mission shall determine so as to ensure that proposals for scholarships to be granted in a new academic year are at the disposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (Development Cooperation Department, hereinafter abbreviated as “DCD”) and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (International Relations Department, hereinafter abbreviated as “IRD”) in Prague by 31 December of the year prior to the given academic year at the latest. 

How to Apply: All applicants shall fill in the electronic application form available on the website stated in Chapter 2 and successfully register (i.e., obtain an application identification number upon sending a completed application form to the pertinent authority electronically). The applicant shall send the completed application form to the Mission in electronic form, i.e., by completing online registration. 

Application Form
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 September 2015. Prospective Applicants are advised to address Concerning their inquiries, among others, their Eligibility and closing date for applications to the Czech Embassies in their Countries. Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

2016 Honjo International Scholarship for Foreign Students – Nigerians Eligible

Applications are invited for Honjo International scholarships available for foreign students to attend a graduate school at a Japanese university April 1, 2016. Up to 15 to 20 scholarships will be awarded. The period of the Honjo international scholarship is set in accordance with the shortest period of time required to complete the intended degree. The student, once awarded the scholarship will be able to choose the option as follows: ¥200,000 per month for 1 or 2 years, ¥180,000 per month for 3 years and ¥150,000 per month for 4 or 5 years. Applications should be submitted till October 31, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to study any courses available within a Japanese university.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing graduate program (Master and PhD) at a Japanese university.
Scholarship Provider: Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility: To be considered for the scholarship, the student must satisfy all of the requirement criteria below.)
-The student does not possess Japanese citizenship.
-The student must be registered to attend or applying for a graduate school starting from April 1, 2016.
-To be eligible, students enrolled in a PhD Program must have been born after March 31, 1980. Those enrolled in a Master’s Program must have been born after March 31, 1985.
-The student must be able to assure the committee that he or she will be able to secure employment in their home country after graduating from a graduate school. This does not require him or her to have employment guaranteed or to return his or her home country immediately after graduating the university, but he or she is expected to have strong will of working inhis or herhome country in the future.
-The student must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, andmust be able to attend the events organized by the foundation and take part in the network as an alumni member.
-The student must be able to carry an everyday conversation in Japanese. Interviews will be conducted in Japanese.

 Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (except from Japan) can apply for these Honjo international scholarships.

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is open to foreign students who will attend a graduate school at a Japanese university. The payment of the scholarship money will be issued starting from April, 2016. The scholarship recipients are under no obligation to repay the amount they receive from our Foundation. The student is not permitted to receive any other scholarship in conjunction with the scholarship offered by the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation.

Number of award(s): Up to 15 to 20 Honjo international scholarships are awarded.

Duration of award(s): The period of the Honjo international scholarship is set in accordance with the shortest period of time required to complete the intended degree. An extension will not be given on the pre-determined scholarship period nor would the student be allowed to change his or her courses after the scholarship period has commenced. Those whose enrollment period is shorter than one year are not eligible to apply.

What does it cover? The student, once awarded the scholarship will be able to choose the option (1), (2) or (3) as below.
-¥200,000 per month for 1 or 2 years
– ¥180,000 per month for 3 years
-¥150,000 per month for 4 or 5 years

Selection Criteria: Not known

Notification: The first selection will be conducted with documents submitted by applicants. The results of the first selection will be announced by January 31, 2016 as the awarded candidates’ application numbers will be put on website. Interviews will be conducted between February 1 and 15, 2016, in Tokyo. Its detailed schedule will be communicated at a later date directly to those who passed the first step of the selection process. Scholarship will be awarded in Mid-March, 2016.

How to Apply: Please visit the below link “Online Application”and fill a form, and get your application number. Awarded candidates’ application numbers are announced on website on January 31, 2016 so be advised to save the number you got. Write down the application number on the application form and send the documents listed below to the Administration Office by post mail. To be sent by E-mail is not acceptable.
-Scholarship application form; make sure to attach your photo to the form as instructed.
-Your resume
-Personal information form
-Academic transcript: Please provide the transcript i) from undergraduate course of the university where you graduated and ii) any other courses that you are currently taking or have taken in the past. If you transferred into the university, the transcript from the previous school is needed. All the applicants must provide at least i) the academic transcript from undergraduate course. Photocopies are acceptable.
-Research plan: In Japanese, describe focusing around following four points; i) an outline of your research; ii) projected schedule between now and graduation; iii) plans and goals for the future; iv) research you have conducted in the past (if any). There is no limit on the number of pages or style. Either typed or hand-written is available.
-One recommendation letter from a professor. (This confidential letter should mention the applicant’s academic achievements, character/personality, and his or her potential for the future.) There is no limit on the number of pages or style.
-If your former professor knows about you well, you can ask him/ her for your recommendation letter.
-A certificate of enrollment or a letter of admission. In case that entrance examination will not be held, or successful candidates of the entrance examination will not be announced before he or she applies for this scholarship, write down the scheduled date of examination or announcement on the bottom of application form. If you are already enrolling into a graduate school, please provide a certificate of current enrollment. (Photocopies are acceptable.)
Please prepare those documents in Japanese or English. If you have your documents in other languages, please attach either Japanese OR English translation. Have application forms written in Japanese.

Online Application

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 31, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

UNIUYO Basic Studies/Pre-degree Screening Test Results 2015/2016 Released

This is to inform the public that the result of the just concluded Basic Studies/Pre-degree Screening Test Exercise has been released.
CHECK HERE

FUWUKARI Academic Calendar 2015/2016

The academic activities of the Federal University Wukari for the 2015/2016 is as given below;

(NEW STUDENTS: FIRST YEAR)
FIRST SEMESTER ACTIVITIES

Resumption Sunday 18th October, 2015 Students return to the Campus
Screening/Registration Monday 19th October – Friday 30th October, 2015 2 Weeks
First Semester Lectures Commence Monday 2nd November – Friday 18th December, 2015 7 Weeks
Christmas Break Saturday 19th December, 2015 – Saturday 2nd January, 2016
End of Registration Friday 20th November, 2015
Orientation Monday 30th November – Tuesday 1st December, 2015
Matriculation Thursday 3rd November, 2015
Students Return to the Campus Sunday 3rd January, 2016
Resumption of Lectures Monday 4th January – Friday 29th February, 2016 4 Weeks
Revision Monday 1st February – Friday 5th February, 2016 1 Week
Examinations Monday 8th February – Saturday 20th February, 2016 2 Weeks (Total of 16 Weeks)
First Semester Break (Students Vacate the Campus) Sunday 21st February – Saturday 2nd April, 2016
(Includes Easter Holidays) 6 Weeks

SECOND SEMESTER
Second Semester Commences Sunday 19th April, 2014 Students Return to the Campus
Lectures Commence Monday 27th April – Friday 10th July, 2015 10 Weeks
Revision Monday 13th July – Saturday 18th July, 2015 1 Week
Examination Monday 20th July – Saturday 1st August, 2015 2 Weeks (Total of 14 weeks)
Long Vacation (Students Vacate the Campus) Sunday 2nd August – Sunday 4th October, 2015 9 Weeks

MEETINGS
Senate Meetings Last Wednesday of Every Month
Departmental Board Meetings First Week of Every Month
Faculty Board Meetings Second Week of Every Month
Deans and Directors’ Meeting Third Week of Every Month



(RETURNING STUDENTS: 200, 300 & 400 LEVELS)

FIRST SEMESTER ACTIVITIES

Resumption Sunday 1st November, 2015
Screening/Registration Monday 2nd November – Friday 13th November 2015 2 Weeks
End of Screening/Registration Friday 20th November, 2015
First Semester Lectures Commence Monday 16th November – Friday 18th December, 2015 5 Weeks
Christmas Break Saturday 19th December, 2015– Saturday 2nd January, 2016
Students Return to the Campus Sunday 3rd January, 2016
Resumption of Lectures Monday 4th January – Friday 5th February, 2016 4 Weeks
Lectures/Revision Monday 8th February – Friday 12th February, 2016 2 Weeks
Examinations Monday 15th February – Saturday 27th February, 2016 2 Weeks (Total of 16 Weeks)
First Semester Break (Students Vacate the Campus) Sunday 28th February – Saturday 2nd April, 2016
(Includes Easter Holidays) 5 Weeks

SECOND SEMESTER
Second Semester Commences Sunday 3rd April, 2016 Students Return to the Campus
Lectures Commence Monday 4th April – Friday 24th June, 2016 11 Weeks
Revision Monday 27th June – Saturday 1st July, 2016 1 Week
Examination Monday 4th June – Saturday 16th July, 2016 2 Weeks (Total of 15 weeks)
Long Vacation (Students Vacate the Campus) Sunday 17th July – Sunday 2nd October, 2016 12 Weeks

MEETINGS
Senate Meetings Last Wednesday of Every Month
Departmental Board Meetings First Week of Every Month
Faculty Board Meetings Second Week of Every Month
Deans and Directors’ Meeting Third Week of Every Month

UNIUYO 21st Convocation Ceremony Schedule of Events/Notice To Graduands

To all graduands, parents, guardians and the general
public, that the Twenty First Convocation for the
conferment of Honorary Degrees, Higher Degrees, First
Degrees, and the award of Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes
to her 2012/2013 session graduands will take place as
follows:
Friday, October 30, 2015
Inauguration of Projects
Convocation Lecture - 3.00pm

Topic: The Challenges of University Education in Nigeria
in the 21st Century.

Lecturer: Professor Patrick Okedinachi Utomi, Lagos
Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Lekki, Lagos.

Venue: ELF Theatre, University of Uyo, Main Campus,
Nwaniba Road, Uyo Alumni Homecoming, Dinner and Convocation play
Venue: PTDF Auditorium, Main Campus
Time: 7. 00 pm

Saturday, October 31, 2015
Installation of the Fourth Chancellor, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje, CON, Emir of Hadejia and Chairman, Jigawa State Council of Chiefs - 10.00am.

Conferment of. Honorary Degrees, Higher Degrees,
Postgraduate Diplomas, First Degrees, Award of Diplomas, Certificates and Presentation of Academic Prizes.
Venue: Convocation Arena, Main Campus, Nwaniba Road,
Uyo.

INFORMATION TO GRADUANDS
Graduands are expected to pay the following amounts as
applicable to their categories for hiring of gowns, purchase of Order of Proceedings and scrolls at the UNIUYO MicroFinance Bank, University of Uyo, Town Campus:

1) First Degree, Diploma and Certificate: Graduands
are to pay a total sum of Four Thousand (N4,000.00) Naira only.

2) Masters Degree and Postgraduate Diploma:
Graduands are to pay a total sum of Five Thousand
(N5,000.00) Naira only.

3) Ph.D. graduands are to purchase their gowns at the cost
of Forty Thousand (N40,000.00) Naira only, and in addition, pay the sum of Two Thousand (N2,000.00) Naira only, for Order of proceedings and scroll.

4) Each graduand should collect academic gowns and invitation cards for his/her guest from Faculty Officers/Secretary, Postgraduate School.

5) Graduands who are yet to pay the Three Thousand (N3,000.00) Naira Alumni Association fee are requested to do so immediately.

6) The list of all graduands is available on the University
website: www.uniuyo.edu.ng.

RETURN OF ACADEMIC GOWNS
All hired academic gowns must be returned to the respective
Faculty Officers and Secretary, Postgraduate School, not later
than Monday, November 2, 2015. Graduands should
obtain clearance notes from Faculty Officers/Secretary,
Postgraduate School. Those who fail to comply with this
directive would be required to pay the sum of Two Hundred
(N200.00) Naira only, as fine for each day of delay in
returning the academic gown.

PRESS ACCREDITATION
Arrangement has been made by the Office of the Director of
Information and Public Relations for the accreditation of
members of the press, Photographers and Video Cameramen
not later than Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

Graduands should please note that only University accredited
photographers and video cameramen will be admitted into the
Convocation Arena.

BUK To Admit 25% of Candidates that Participated in Its 2015/2016 Post-UTME

The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano, Prof. Muhammad Yahuza Bello, has disclosed that the institution will admit only 25% of admission seekers this year.

Bayero University Kano (BUK) will admit about twenty five per cent of this year’s post-UTME candidates seeking admission into the institution.

According to him, over 20,000 candidates out of the several thousands who have chosen BUK as their first choice scored the minimum 180 points in their JAMB UTME.

He further stated that all those who sat and passed the minimum PUTME points of 160 would be automatically admitted, but not necessarily the course of their choice.

Adding that over 700 out of those that applied for MBBS have all passed the exams, but the admission capacity for the programme was just 130, therefore the remaining candidates would be sent to other science related courses and this applies to all programmes.

UNIBEN Part-time Admission 2015/2016

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Part-Time Degree Programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES:

The NUC has approved that the University of Benin can run the following degree programmes:

B. A. (English and Literature);
B. A. (International Studies and Diplomacy);
B. A. (Linguistics);
B. A. (Linguistics and Edo language);
B. A. (Mass Communication);
B. A. (Ed) (Adult Education);
B. A. (Ed) (Adult Education/English & Literature);
B. A. (Ed) (Adult Education/Fine Arts);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Adult Education/Economics and Statistics);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Adult Education/Political Science);
B. A. (Ed) (History);
B. A. (Ed) (French);
B. A. (Ed) (Fine Arts);
B. A. (Ed) (Edo Language);
B. A. (Ed) (Religious Studies);
B. A. (Ed) (Eng. & Literature);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Economics & Statistics);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Geography & Regional Planning)
B. Sc. (Ed) (Political Science & Public Administration);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Educational Management);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Adult Education/Economics and Statistics);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Library and Information Science);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Childhood and Primary Education)
B. Sc. (Ed) (Biology);
B. Sc (Ed) (Chemistry);
B. Sc (Ed) (Mathematics);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Physics);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Computer Science);
B. Sc (Ed) (Integrated Science);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Social Studies);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Human Kinetics);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Health Education);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Environmental Education);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Agricultural Education);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Business Education with options in Accounting Education and Office Technology and Management);
B. Sc. (Ed) (Home Economics Education);
B. Sc (Ed) (Industrial and Technical Education with options in Automobile, Electrical/Electronics, Building/Woodwork and Metal Work Technology);
B. Sc. (Accounting);
B. Sc. (Banking and Finance);
B. Sc. (Industrial Physics);
B. Sc. (Computer Science);
B. Sc. (Public Administration);
B. Sc. (Social Work);
Certificate in Early Child Health and Development


METHOD OF APPLICATION

All applications should be done between 7.00am 9th September, 2015 and 7.00am12th October, 2015.

The procedure for the 2015/2016 Central Entrance Examination (CEEE) Entry Screening application is as follows:

Visit www.uniben.edu

Candidates are advised to have a valid e-mail account before starting the application process.

Click on Student Portal

Click on Register for application at the top left of the display page to proceed.

Enter your information correctly, immediately your ID and Password will be displayed on the browser.

On the "https://uniben.waeup.org" click on ‘Login’ (top right of front page).

Enter your Username and the password to login.

To start the application process, please click on ‘Application record’, provide all required information and upload your passport photograph

Upload a RECENT and CLEAR “1x1” COLOUR PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH WITH RED BACKGROUND IN JPEG FORMAT ONLY. NOTE that the photograph uploaded will be the only valid ID for all admitted candidates throughout their stay in the University of Benin. FAILURE TO UPLOAD THE SPECIFIED PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION and failure/forfeitures of admission.

To pay for the Application, click on “Add online payment ticket” at the bottom of the page, then click on “College Pay” on the top left corner of the page, follow the instruction to pay the application fee of N 11,050 (The fee excludes other charges),the CEEC past questions forN1,000:00 (optional); excluding Interswitch and Portal Services charges with an ATM-Enabled Verve or Master Card from any Commercial Bank.

A link is displayed “Download past questions to practice.

Preview and confirm your information before submitting your application online. (No correction will be accepted after the closing date).

Print out an acknowledgement slip that contains the screening schedule.

Candidates should go back on-line on 15th October, 2015 to check for the venue for their examination.

NOTE:
(i) GSM phones and calculators are NOT allowed.

(ii) Candidates interested in taking a practical CBT Test, should visit UNIBEN Website-www.uniben.edu. This is optional.

Application website closes by 12th Octber, 2015 (i.e. all applications must be concluded online not later than 24th September, 2015). Candidates who pay after the deadline will not sit for the examination.

CLOSING DATE:

Application Closes on Monday, 12th October 2015 at 12.00 Midnight.

Entrance Examination
Admission into various programmes shall be through entrance examination to be conducted on Friday, 16th and Saturday 17th of October, 2015. The Screening test shall be computer-based.

However, there will be no Entrance Examinations for some programmes. Admission into such programmes will be based on the general requirements approved by the Senate.

** Note that Past Questions for practicing (optional) are available for purchase by willing candidates at a moderate cost of Five hundred naira (N500:00) only in the Central Entrance Examinations Committee (CEEC) Office, Main Auditorium, University of Benin. Payment is made at the Cash Office, Bursary Department, Uniben.

Signed
Mrs. O. A. Oshodin
Registrar

FULokoja Pre-Registration Guidelines for Fresh Students 2015/2016 Announced

Pre-Registration Guidelines for Fresh Students 2015/2016
This is to inform newly admitted students of the Federal University Lokoja for the 2015/2016 session that the university has released the pre-registration guidelines.

Instructions
1. Login to the Post-UTME portal with your JAMB registration number and password
2. Check your admission status
3. Successful candidates should upload a scanned copy of O’Level results in JPEG format only (Maximum of two results)
4. Pay acceptance fee of N10,300 using REMITA services (card or bank payment)

Card Payment: Select your card payment type - VERVE or VISA or MASTERCARD, Click on "Pay with Remita" button, Enter your card details, and Confirm your payment

OR

Bank Payment: Select your bank payment type - BANK BRANCH, Click on "Pay with Remita" button, Print your payment invoice, Take the printed invoice to any bank of your choice that offers REMITA services]
5. Print your Admission Letter

NOTE: Screening Exercise of New Students commences Monday 5th - Friday 16th October, 2015 at the Adankolo Campus

UI Update on Admission List 2015/2016

This is to inform candidates who participated in the post-UTME screening of University of Ibadan that the provisional list of successful candidate (merit) will be made available on the website from Monday 21st -Wednesday 23 September 2015.

News on modalities for change of course will be announced soon .

Imo Poly Supplementary Admission (HND/ND)2015/2016 Announced

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes in Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri, IMO STATE for 2015/2016 Academic Year.

PROGRAMMES:

A. FULL TIME PROGRAMMES

1. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

Courses available: (Full Time)

i. ND in Agricultural Technology

ii. ND in Animal Production & Health Technology

iii. HND in Animal Production Technology

iv. HND in Animal Health Technology

v. ND, HND in Fisheries Technology

vi. HND in Agricultural Extension and Management

vii. HND in Crop Science Technology

viii. HND in Soil Science Technology

Note: CREDIT pass in Chemistry also compulsory



2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Courses available: (Full Time)

i. ND, HND in Accounting Technology

ii. ND, HND in Banking & Finance

iii. ND, HND in Business Administration

iv. ND, HND in Cooperative Economics

v. ND, HND in Office Technology Management

vi. ND, HND in Public Administration

vii. ND, HND in Marketing

3. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Courses available: (Full Time)

i. ND in Estate Management and Valuation

ii. ND, HND in Forestry & Environmental Management Technology

iii. ND in Building Technology

iv. HND in Horticulture and Landscape Technology





4. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Courses available: (Full Time)

i. ND, HND in Chemical Engineering Technology

ii. ND in Electrical Electronic Engineering Technology

iii. ND in Mechanical Engineering Technology

iv. ND, HND in Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology





5. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Courses available: (Full Time)

i. ND, HND in Computer Science

ii. ND, HND in Food Science Technology

iii. ND, HND in Nutrition & Dietetics

iv. ND in Science Laboratory Technology

v. HND in Science Laboratory Technology (Biology/Microbiology)

vi. HND in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry/Biochemistry)

vii. HND in Science Laboratory Technology (Physics/Electronics)

viii. ND, HND in Statistics

Note: CREDIT pass in Physics also compulsory



B. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. ND PROGRAMME (Regular I/ Regular II):

i. Admission is through UTME and you must score a minimum of 150 and above in the just concluded JAMB Examination.

ii. Must have five (5) CREDITpasses at O/level at a maximum of two sittings as specified in JAMB Brochure.

iii. The JAMB requirement is a minimum of four (4) relevant subject combinations which must include CREDITpassesin English Language and Mathematics.



C. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

1. HND

i. Must have ND Statement of Result

ii. Must have five (5) CREDITpassesat O/level at a maximum of two sittings as specified inJAMB Brochure.

iii. A minimum of one (1) year post ND cognate working experience in field of specialization for those with a minimum of Lower Credit.

iv. JAMB SCORE OF 150 AND ABOVE AS AT TIME OF ENTRY INTO ND PROGRAMME.



D. NOTE: CANDIDATES ARE TO COME TO THE EXAMINATION HALL WITH THE FOLLOWINGS:

a. A Copy of their Imo State Polytechnic Examination Photo-card

b. A copy of O’ level Computer print- out

c. A copy of JAMB result Computer print- out

d. ND Certificate from your last School (HND candidates)

e. Evidence of one industrial attachment (HND candidates)

f.

2. POST-UTME EXAMINATION:

Candidates are to sit for a structured COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) on the dates that will be sent to them via SMS

PHONES (HANDSETS), CALCULATORS AND MATHEMATICAL (LOG) TABLES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN EXAM HALLS AS THEY WILL BE CEASED



C. MODE OF APPLICATION

All eligible candidates for the Post-UTME Screening Test are required to obtain our e-transact login details from the following banks below at the cost of N5,500.00. Log on to the Polytechnic’s website (www.imopoly.edu.ng) to complete the application forms. All completed applications should reach the admissions office on or before the 9TH OF OCTOBER, 2015. Please note that you have to provide a working e-mail address as all mails to you will be through your e-mail.

The designated banks include:

i. Imo State Polytechnic Microfinance Bank

ii. Diamond Bank Plc, Nationwide

iii. Eco Bank Plc, Nationwide

iv. First Bank Plc, Nationwide

v. Any other Bank on e-transact platform

SIGNED:

REGISTRAR

Imo Poly HND Admission List 2015/2016 Released

This is to inform the public that the Imo State Polytechnic has released the names of admitted students into its HND programme for the 23015/2016 academic session.

The list is available on,line.

Candidates can access it now via this link:http://imopoly.edu.ng/News-and-Events/Admission-News/HND-PROVISIONAL-ADMISSION-LIST/

Provisional Admission List for Imo Poly 2015/2016 Released

This is to inform 2015 aspirants of Imo State Polytechnic that the institution has released the list of admitted candidates for 2015/2016 session.

The candidates whose names appear in the list are invited to appear before the Screening Committee BOARD on Wednesday 23rd September 2015 with all your ORIGINAL CREDENTIALS - ONLINE printout of O’level and JAMB results by 8:00 am.

To access the list simply visit this link:http://imopoly.edu.ng/News-and-Events/Admission-News/ND-PROVISIONAL-ADMISSION-LIST/

Apply For 2015 Guinness Scholarship For Nigerian Undergraduates

Applications are invited from suitably qualified students who wish to be considered for the Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme for 2015.

Programme Summary
This scholarship supports Guinness Nigeria’s commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development in its communities. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students (from Guinness Nigeria’s host communities) who are currently studying in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics.

Students from the following Communities are therefore encouraged to apply

*Ogba, Ikeja Local Government Area, Lagos State.
*Oregbeni, lkpoba-Okha Local, Government Area, Edo State.
*Egbeluowo, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State
*Odeukwu, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State.

Eligibility

*Applications are only open to students from the above communities.
*Candidates must be first or second year students in Nigerian Universities or Polytechnics.

Selection Criteria

*Candidates may be required to write an aptitude test
*Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a letter of introduction from the Chairman of their Community *Development Associations.

Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Candidates who qualify for this scholarship should send the following details below to: info.gn@diageo.com
Full Name
Gender
University/Polytechnic
Phone Number/e-mail address
Scanned copy of Student ID card or Admission letter
Matriculation Number/Year of study
Home Town/Local Government Area/State of Origin

Application Deadline
24th September, 2015.

Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education (IAUE) Admission List 2015/2016 Out

The management of Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt, wishes to inform 2015/2016 Post-UTME candidates that the first batch admission list is now available online.

How To Check 2015 IAUE Admission List:

1) Visit the Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education admission status portal via the link below;
>> http://ecampus.iaue.edu.ng/

2) Enter your Registration Number on the Admission List pane at the button of the page,

3) Click on GO! to check your admission status.

Alternatively: Click on the “Admissions” tab and fill the required information to access the admission list.

Congratulations to the successful students…

NYSC Secures N200m Bank Facility, Corpers To Access Loans

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday said it had secured over N200 million bank facility for disbursement to corps members as loans to enable them start their businesses.

Brig-Gen. Johnson Olawumi, the Director-General of the corps, said this when the Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Musa Yusuf, paid a familiarization visit to the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja. 

“That has been a challenge; we train these corps members in the camp after the camp we have partners all over the country where corps members also receive training throughout the service year. 

“Now, the issue is that when they get this training they don’t have start-up capital but we have been doing a lot to see there is opportunity for them to get startup capital. 

“We have the NYSC foundation as we speak, the NYSC foundation has just approved loan worth N10 million for corps members. “Corps members based on the business plan they submit could get as much as N250, 000 and N400, 000. We have also signed an MoU with Bank of Industry though it is yet to take off but we are working on it. 

“A couple of months ago, I also approached Heritage Bank and Heritage Bank is setting aside the sum of N200 million under a package where corps members will get a soft loan and the only collateral they will have to drop will be their discharge certificate...

NYSC SCAM REVEALED.  

To our amazement today, we were told all corpers nationwide will pay a token of N500 each, then those who are interested to apply for the loan of 250k-400k will have to submit their business proposal on or before passing out and then pay another N500 (that's N1000 for them)... 

The loan is interest free if repaid within 3months but from 3months to 2years maximum will now attract 5% interest....So when u multiply N500 from the total number of corpers currently serving now, plus the extra N500 from those who want to access the loan, you will discover that we are actually the ones raising more than N200m from which they will disburse to those who want the loan with their NYSC certificates as collateral plus more gain they will make from it from the 5% interest rate... 

So doesn't that mean that we are actually raising this funds ourselves? And also they will also very likely make gain from this money we will raise. But why wasn't this clearly stated to the public in their press release?

I love Nigeria

11 earn 1st Class as Adeleke University Graduates 125 Pioneer Students

About 10 per cent of the 125 pioneer graduates of the four-year-old Adeleke University, Ede, were awarded first class degrees last Sunday.

Eleven of the students, from the faculties of Sciences, Arts, and Business and Social Sciences, graduated with first class honors.

A student of the computer science department, Boluwatife Ruth Alabi, scored an impressive Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.90 to emerge the best graduating student.

The students received their degrees at an event attended by several dignitaries including the Osun State Governor, Raul Aregbesola, former Governor of Lagos state and present National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Osun state, Chief Bisi Akande, the Timi of Ede, Oba Adesola Lawal, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Salihu Alfa Belgore and the Chancellor of the university, Senator Isiaka Adeleke.

WAEC Adjusts Examination Timetable To Accomodate Sallah Celebration

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has adjusted the timetable of the November/December 2015 West African Senior School Certificate Examination following calls from Muslims that the examination will interfere with the Muslim Sallah celebration.

According to the new timetable, Government 2 (Essay) and Government 1 (Objective) scheduled for 2 pm and 4 pm on Friday, September 18, would now hold by 2:30-5:30 pm for papers 2 and 1 on the same date.

Mathematics (2 & 1) scheduled for Friday, September 25, was postponed to Saturday October 10, with Paper 2, holding from 9:30 am to noon and paper 1, from 3-4:30 pm.

The Head of WAEC’s National Office Mr Charles Eguridu who disclosed this said, “Our Muslim brothers expressed concern about the timetable. Some papers were scheduled between 2 pm and 4 pm, and some just before the end of Jumat prayers.

“Our attention has been drawn to this concern and only this afternoon the chairman of WAEC in Nigeria, called my attention and we have decided to effect some amendment to address the concerns of our Muslim brothers.”

UNIZIK Pre-degree(Science) Result 2014/2015 Released

This is to inform the public the the 2014/2015 pres-science result of Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been released.

The result has not been uploaded online.

However, students are to go to the notice board at utility building inside the school to check their results.

Goodluck!

UI Notice To Aspirants On 2015/2016 Cut-Off Marks

This is to inform candidates who participated in the screening exercise of University of Ibadan that the management has stated that the cut-off marks for the just concluded Post-UTME exercise is NOT out.

All candidates are advised to check for update on the University website alone.

Thank you

BSU Admission List 2015/2016 Out On JAMB Portal

This is to inform all 2015 aspirants of Benue state University(BSU) that the names of admitted candidates into the institution for 2015/2016 session has been uploaded on JAMB website.

Candidates are to check their admission status on JAMB website now via this link:Admission Status Check

1.Type in your JAMB Reg number

2.Click on "Check Admission Status" to view your admission details.

EBSU Admission List 2015/2016 Out On JAMB Portal

This is to inform all 2015 aspirants of Ebonyi State University(EBSU) that the names of admitted candidates into the institution for 2015/2016 session has been uploaded on JAMB website.

Candidates are to check their admission status on JAMB website now via this link:Admission Status Check

1.Type in your JAMB Reg number

2.Click on "Check Admission Status" to view your admission details.

IMPORTANT: If you have been admitted, immediately proceed to request for your official JAMB admission Letter

TASUED General Course E-test Timetable for Part-time Students

This is to inform all the Part-Time students that all 2^nd Semester 2014/2015 General Courses tests are to be Computer Based Test (CBT).
The E-Test is scheduled to hold at Ososa Campus as scheduled below:

S/N	COURSE CODE	LEVEL	DATE	TIME
1.	EDU 112	100 L	Fri. 2nd October, 2015	2 p.m
2.	EDU 212	200 L	Fri. 2nd October, 2015	3 p.m
3.	GNS 121	100 L	Sat. 3rd October, 2015	8 a.m
4.	GNS 212	200 L	Sat. 3rd October, 2015	10 a.m
5.	EDU 211 (RERUN)	200 L	Sun. 4th October, 2015	1p.m
6.	EDU 321	300 L	Fri. 9th October, 2015	2 p.m
7.	EDU 323	400 L	Fri. 9th October, 2015	3p.m
8.	GNS 213 (RERUN)	200 L	Sat. 10th October, 2015	8 a.m
9.	GNS 221	200 L	Sat. 10th October, 2015	10 a.m
10.	EDU 422	500 L	Sun. 11th October, 2015	1 pm

Please note that no student will be allowed into the hall without the following documents:
1.Receipt of payment of at least 60% of 2014/2015 school fees.
2.Receipt of payment of CEPEP Developmental Levy.
3.Print-out of students profile page with passport photograph (students are advised to ensure they upload their passport on their profile page before printing). Please be guided.

’Demola Adesanya
Secretary, CEPEP

UNILAG Merit Admission List 2015/2016 Released

The University of Lagos on Thursday, September 17, released the Admission List (Merit list) for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Candidates are to click on the links below to download the list of admitted candidates for the applicable faculty.

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Faculty of Business Administration

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

Faculty of Dental Sciences

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Social Sciences

FUTO Direct Entry Registration Deadline And Screening Date Rescheduled

This is to inform all FUTO 2015 eligible Direct Entry Applicants that the registration date has been extended till Friday, September 25, 2015.

Also, the screening exercise has been re-scheduled to Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

FUTO hereby directs candidates to reprint their Application form and Photo card to see their newly assigned examination details.

Candidates are therefore advised to do so as soon as possible to verify their new screening schedule.

UNN Chief Imam Released After Paying N2m Ransom

ENUGU – Abductors of Sheik Adam Idoko, the Chief Imam of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Central Mosque have released him at the wee hours of this morning. Idoko, who is also the Deputy Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, was kidnapped last Friday.

The UNN Chief Imam was said to be have paid N2 Million as ransom yesterday haven struck an agreement not involve security operatives in his rescue.

The abductors were reported to have informed Idoko’s relatives that he will be dropped off at Okpo but was released at Amala,Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. It would be recalled that gunmen abducted him in his village, Ogrute,Enugu-Ezike, in Igbo-Eze North Council Area of Enugu State, where he had gone for a meeting.

The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N20M before they would free the UNN Chief Imam. Spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, DSP, Ebere Amaraizu,who had confirmed the incident to Vanguard assured that the operatives were on the trail of the abductors to rescue the UNN Chief Imam unhurt.

Unilorin Best Graduating Student Jobless After 6years

Ruth Idi Okpoto, do you still remember her? She is the deaf university student who graduated as the best student in her Faculty of Education, at the University of Ilorin, in 2009, and whose story once made the cover of the Education Review. But the shocking part of the story is that six years after topping her class, the lady who is now married and answers Ruth Omopariola-Bolarinwa is yet to get a job despite promises upon promises, none of which has materialised and are unlikely to do so, unless something, somewhere gives way.

In this heart-rending account, the mother of one child, through a sobering email sent to Education Review pleading with it to bring her plight to the attention of the public, tells the trauma she’s been through all these years and why she wants University of Ilorin, government agencies, parastatals and private companies like ExxonMobil, Glo, MTN, Etisalat, Airtel, to come to her rescue. Excerpts:

“To set the record straight I am not a deaf-mute. Not all deaf people are dummies. I am a bilingual deaf person with a mild hearing loss. I became deaf in 1997 at the age of 15 while in SS 1 at Dairy Farm Secondary School, Lagos. I have already acquired language proficiency before the sickness that caused my hearing loss started then. After the illness, I discovered I couldn’t hear very well whenever people talk to me unless I read their lips. Despite this hearing difficulty, I continued my education at the school.

“At a point, I confided in the Vice Principal (Academic) Deaconess Afolabi but she didn’t believe me because according to her I could speak and hear her. She decided to check my academic records but was surprised to realize how brilliant I was as a deaf person. From there, she showed interest in me and adopted me. She later introduced me to her husband – Pastor Toye Afolabi. They supported me to further my education at Kwara State College of Education, Oro, in 1999, after the completion of my SSCE. I lived and grew up under their loving care for more than 15 years till I got married in 2011.

“When I got admissions into University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), they encouraged and supported me. I did not even know sign language then but I excelled at the College where I studied Agriculture. I did my IT at the Lagos State Agriculture Development Authority without the help of any interpreter. I have a good rapport with people. Some people think I am pretending to be deaf whenever I tell them about it because of the way I relate with them. I didn’t attend any special school but I learnt the skill of sign language while teaching at Christian Mission School for the Deaf at Ibadan in 2003.

“I am physically, mentally, emotionally and morally sound, and very assertive. I love interacting with people but I don’t like to be taken for granted. Intellectually, I like reading and researching. I also love playing football. Mind you, I am still playing football even now as a nursing mother. My friend used to call me Tomboy in those days because I like doing what boys do. I love tasks that challenge my intellect. My husband and I have similar condition. He is deaf but he can speak English fluently. We are both qualified graduates from University of Ilorin. He is, at present, working with Ogun State Teachers Service Commission.

“I scored a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.45. That was the score I saw on the result sheet in the first semester of my final year. After the completion of my study I graduated with a second class honour (Upper Division).

“On the efforts made so far to get a good job, I had wanted to work with the University of Ilorin. There is a lecturer at the Faculty of Education, I was so fond of her even till today. Leaving her was, indeed, a difficult challenge for me. The affection I have for her made my desire to work in the university stronger and that was what motivated me to do my NYSC in the institution. The lecturer is now a professor. I was then lucky to serve at the newly established Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS) headed by her (Prof. Olasehinde Williams). Before the completion of my NYSC, I wrote a letter requesting to be retained but got no response then.

“After the completion of my one mandatory youth service, I continued to apply for job whenever the university released vacancies. I think I have done so thrice. The former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, was making attempt to employ me based on my application which was submitted to him in 2012/2013. I later learnt that he was about to do that before his tenure expired. I wrote a letter explaining the situation to the new Vice Chancellor (Prof. Ambali) in 2013 and, in fact, re-applied last year but the vacancy was put on hold.

“Another opportunity came when ex-President Goodluck Jonathan gave disabled people employment opportunity in 2013. I joined others to apply and traveled with my husband to Abuja for the interview in November. My daughter was just seven months old when I embarked on the journey with her. The selection process was based on our qualification and I had the faith that I would be selected since I was the only applicant with second class honour (Upper Division) among the deaf applicants from Ondo State. I was disappointed when my name did not appear on the list of those shortlisted due to what I will call “connection, godfatherism and tribalism syndrome” which has become a social norm in Nigeria as far as employment is concerned. If the Ondo Commissioner had selected us based on merit, there is no way I would not be qualified since there was no written test or oral interview.

“My surname, Okpoto, must have affected me because that was the name on my credentials but having married a man from that state the Commissioner should have considered me qualified. I regretted not applying through the Delta State Commission as I would have been given the job then. The most painful aspect of this experience was the refusal by the Commissioner to give my husband, an indigene of the state, his posting/appointment letter. Initially, his name was on the list but was later short-changed with someone else known to the Commissioner.

“Another instance where tribalism and connection really affected me was at the Lagos State Scholarship Board exam in 2004/2005. The then governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu had forwarded my application for oversea scholarship to the board for immediate action. The Director of the board (Mr. Badmus) told me that I was not born in Lagos because of my surname (Okpoto). I told him I was born and bred in Lagos but he refused to treat the letter. The institution abroad (Rochester Institute of Technology), had awarded me scholarship for only tuition fee but I could not raise funds to cover other expenses. Life is indeed full of experiences but I will never give up.
“As noted above, a situation where political connection, godfatherism and tribalism are used as yardsticks for recruitment is psychologically and emotionally disturbing. Imagine the stress I passed through traveling to Abuja from Ibadan with a seven-month old baby for the civil service interview. This is too bad! But I believe that life goes on! Things will change for the better now that President Muhammad Buhari is making effort to sanitize the system. The Disability Rights Bill is long overdue. The President should, please, assent to the bill to protect the employment and fundamental rights of persons with disabilities.

“At the moment I am living with my husband and managing to work as employee of Parent Teachers Association in a school in Ogun State. The monthly take-home pay is meagre. But what more can I do? I have tried so many places without any result. Everywhere I go, some people would ask some funny questions like “you are from where?” “You do not look like a Yoruba”, “Your father’s name is an Igbo name.” Deafness is another barrier as the society does not want to employ deaf and disabled people. They usually experience employment discriminations due to their disability. But disability is not inability! There is nothing the deaf cannot do. The only difference between us and our hearing counterparts is our inability to hear which in my own case is partial. The society especially employers of labour should know that deafness is not an insurmountable barrier to success. I can teach. I can lead. I can do mathematical calculations etc. What is more? Let the society try us first and see what we can do.

“I can work in government ministries, agencies and parastatals as well as private companies in administrative capacity. My computer skill is also an added advantage. As a holder of first degree in Educational Guidance and Counseling, I can provide counseling service for young people. Apart from the university job, I can work in oil companies like ExxonMobil or in telecommunication companies like GLO, MTN, Etisalat or Airtel, in the area of computer operation, data processing and network or in any other administrative duty that may be assigned to me.

“I am still searching for a good job and I am pleading with the University of Ilorin management to help me. I don’t think the University has abandoned me. I guess the new Vice Chancellor is not aware of the fact that I served at the university and I am not sure if he received my appeal letter. The former Vice Chancellor was working on my application before his tenure ended in 2013, so I think the new Vice Chancellor in the person of Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali should reopen my case as regarding employment. I appreciate my parent/pastor Deacon Toye Afolabi, Prof Alasehinde Williams, Prof. Omotosho, Prof Adegoke, Dr. Esere etc for their efforts in assisting me.

“To be honest with you, having good job will make it possible for me to achieve my goals and give back to society. It is my dream to become a lecturer so with good job I will be able to save money to further my education. I need to go back to school for my masters and PHD. I also want to set up an NGO that will empower disabled people especially young ones that are not educable to acquire vocational skills that will make them self-reliant and to contribute meaningfully to the growth of their fatherland rather than roaming the streets and begging for money. An adage says: “if you give a child a fish, you feed him for a day. But if you teach him how to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. I want to assist young people to have the financial muscles to feed themselves for a lifetime. I also have a business plan in mind but there is no money to get started. I believe with good job I can achieve all these.”

SOURCE

Fed Poly Ede Post-UTME 2015 Screening Date Re-scheduled

This is to inform candidates who applied for the post-UTME screening exercise of the Federal Polytechnic Ede that the date of the screening exercise has been rescheduled.

The new date is now October 21st - 30th

Candidates should take note of this.

Apply For Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme 2015

Applications are invited from suitably qualified students who wish to be considered for the Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme for 2015.

Programme Summary
This scholarship supports Guinness Nigeria’s commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development in its communities. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students (from Guinness Nigeria’s host communities) who are currently studying in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics.

Students from the following Communities are therefore encouraged to apply

*Ogba, Ikeja Local Government Area, Lagos State.
*Oregbeni, lkpoba-Okha Local, Government Area, Edo State.
*Egbeluowo, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State
*Odeukwu, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State.

Eligibility

*Applications are only open to students from the above communities.
*Candidates must be first or second year students in Nigerian Universities or Polytechnics.

Selection Criteria

*Candidates may be required to write an aptitude test
*Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a letter of introduction from the Chairman of their Community *Development Associations.

Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Candidates who qualify for this scholarship should send the following details below to: info.gn@diageo.com
Full Name
Gender
University/Polytechnic
Phone Number/e-mail address
Scanned copy of Student ID card or Admission letter
Matriculation Number/Year of study
Home Town/Local Government Area/State of Origin

Application Deadline
24th September, 2015.

MOUA Admission List 2015/2016 Out On JAMB Portal

This is to inform all 2015 aspirants of Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) that the names of admitted candidates into the institution for 2015/2016 session has been uploaded on JAMB website.

Candidates are to check their admission status on JAMB website now via this link:Admission Status Check

1.Type in your JAMB Reg number

2.Click on "Check Admission Status" to view your admission details.

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Academic Calendar 2015/2016

The 2015/2016 academic calendar of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic is now available.

Below is schedule the schedule of activities for 2015/2016 academic session.

S/N	DATE	ACTIVITY
1	12th Oct., 2015	Resumption of the New Students
2.	19th-23rd Oct., 2015	Orientation & ICT Training for the student
3.	26th Oct., 2015	Lectures starts for New Students
4.	26th Oct.,-6th Nov., 2015	Resumption of the Returning Students & Registration
5.	6th-13th Nov., 2015	Late Registration and Close of Portal
6.	16th Nov., 2015	Lectures starts for Returning Students
7.	18th Nov., 2015	Matriculation of New Students
8.	21st Dec., 2015	Resumption of SIWES Students
9.	12th Feb., 2016	Lectures end for all Students
10.	15th-19th Feb., 2016	Revision
11.	19th Feb., -18th March, 2016	Examination for all Students
12.	18th March,2016	End of Semester

2^nd Semester 2015/2016 Academic Session

S/N	DATE	ACTIVITY
1	4TH April, 2016	Resumption of all Students
2	4th April, 2016	Lectures starts for all Students
3.	1st July, 2016	Lectures End
4.	4th-29th July, 2016	Examination for all Students
5.	29th August, 2016	End of Session