UNIPORT Postgraduate Admission 2015/2016 Announced

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Programmes:



I. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

A. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

All Humanities PhD Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5 point scale except English Studies which requires a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 point scale. In addition candidates must score a minimum of 60% in the admission interview to be found admissible.



1. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE PROGRAMME

M.A. Comparative Literature

PhD Comparative Literature

Requirements for MA Comparative Literature Programme:

Candidates shall possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.0 points on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Literature from a recognized University. Graduates in English have to produce evidence of a minimum of two years (four semesters) academic exposure to French or another language of International communication.

African Language

There is a Special African Language requirement for the Comparative Literature Programme. Any candidate who is deficient in speaking, reading or writing an African language will be required to take an appropriate course in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies and produce evidence of having passed that course.

Requirements for PhD Comparative Literature Programme:

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Literature or M.A. Degree in other related discipline in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



2. DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND FILM STUDIES

Master of Arts (MA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following areas:

(a) Dramatic Theory and Criticism

(b) Sociology of Drama

(c) Film Studies

(d) Theatre and Cultural Administration

(e) Directing

(f) Theatre History

(g) Technical Theatre

(h) Playwriting

(i) Costume and Make-Up

(j) Theatre in Education

Requirements for M.A. Theatre Arts

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree in Theatre Arts with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Theatre Arts from a recognized University.

Requirements for PhD Theatre Arts

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Theatre Arts in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



3. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH STUDIES

(a) M.A., PhD in Literature with emphasis on:

(i) Theory of Literature

(ii) African Literature

(iii) African Oral Literature

(b) M.A., PhD in English Language with emphasis on:

(i) Applied English Linguistics

(ii) English as a Second Language, (ESL)

(iii) Discourse Analysis/Pragmatics

(iv) Sociolinguistics

(v) Phonology



Requirements for M.A. English Studies

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in English Studies from a recognized University.

Requirements for PhD English Studies



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Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in English Studies or related discipline in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



4. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in French (PGDF)

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Translation (PGDT)

(iii) M.A. French in the following areas:

French Grammar and Linguistics
African Literature in French
French Literature
(iv) M.A. Translation (English/French)

(v) PhD French/Translation (English/French)

Requirements for M.A. Foreign Languages and Literatures

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Foreign Languages and Literatures from a recognized University or PGD Upper Credit.

Requirements for PhD Foreign Languages and Literatures

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.

5. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND DIPLOMATIC STUDIES

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in History & Diplomatic Studies (PGDHDS)

Qualifications for Admission

To be eligible for admission into Postgraduate Diploma Programme, a candidate must have a good Honours degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Law and the Management Sciences.

(ii) Master of Arts (M.A.) in the following areas:

(a) Diplomacy

(b) Africa History & Development Studies

(c) Niger Delta Studies

(d) Cultural Heritage Management

Qualifications for Admission

To qualify for admission into the M.A Degree Programmes of the Department, candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent of the University of Port Harcourt or from any other recognized University in the relevant subjects.

Except for Archaeology/Cultural Heritage Management, candidates from non-History backgrounds will be required to pass through the Department’s Postgraduate Diploma Programme in History and Diplomacy before admission into the MA programmes.

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in the following areas:

Diplomacy
African History and Development Studies
History and Niger Delta Studies
Archaeology
Cultural Heritage Management
Qualifications for Admission

Candidates who have MA/MSc Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.5 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in the Humanities and Social Sciences, especially History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Religious and Cultural Studies, Sociology, Economics and International Relations to qualify for admission into the various Graduate options in the Department. Except for Archaeology, candidates from non-History backgrounds are expected to pass through the Department’s Postgraduate Diploma Programme in History and Diplomatic Studies to be admitted into PhD degree programmes. In addition, candidates will be required to present a written proposal on a dissertation topic in their chosen field, and score a minimum of 60% in pre-admission oral interview.

6. DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies (PGDCS)

(ii) (a) M.A., PhD in Linguistics in the following areas:

Descriptive Linguistics
Applied Linguistics (Language Teaching)
Applied Linguistics (Clinical Linguistics)


Historical Linguistics
Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis or Stylistics
(b) M.A., PhD (Linguistics and a Nigerian Language:

Igbo, Ikwerre, Izon, Kalabari and Khana)

(c) M.A., PhD (Communication Studies) in the following areas:

Communication Theory/International Communication
Development/Cultural Communication
Public Relations/Advertising
Broadcast Media Studies
Print Media Studies
Corporate Communication
Requirements for M.A. Linguistics & Communication Studies

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Linguistics, Mass Communication, Communication Studies/Arts, or a subject with a strong linguistic component or a Merit pass with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics or Linguistics and/or Communication Studies from a recognized University.

Requirements for PhD Linguistics & Communication Studies

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Linguistics or M.A. Degree in Communication Studies or related discipline in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



7. DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

M.A., PhD in Philosophy in the following areas:

(a) African Philosophy

(b) Social and Political Philosophy

(c) Philosophy of Law

(d) Philosophy of Science

(e) Philosophy of Social Science

(f) Ethics/Moral Philosophy

(g) Metaphysics

(h) Epistemology

(i) Logic and Methodology

(j) History of Philosophy

Requirements for M.A. Philosophy

Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Philosophy (single honours) or combined honours degree with Philosophy as a component.

Requirements for Ph.D Philosophy

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Philosophy or its equivalent in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



8. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL STUDIES

i. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Religious & Cultural Studies

ii. M.A., PhD in Religious and Cultural Studies in the following areas:

(a) African Indigenous Religion

(b) Biblical Studies

(c) Church History

(d) Islamic Studies

(e) Religious Ethics

(f) Sociology of Religion

(g) Philosophy of Religion

Requirements for PGD in Religious and Cultural Studies:

Candidates must possess good honours degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Law, Management Sciences, and Science from the University of Port Harcourt or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt.

Requirements for MA in Religious and Cultural Studies:

Admission to the MA programme will be open to candidates with the B.A. Degree in Religious and Cultural Studies, Islamic Studies, Theology or other related disciplines such as Philosophy, History, Sociology and Anthropology on a CGPA of 3.0 points on a 5-point scale, from the University of Port Harcourt or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Port Harcourt



Requirements for PhD Religious and Cultural Studies:

Candidates must have an M.A. Degree in Religious and Cultural in addition to the other faculty Requirements.



9. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS & DESIGN

M.A; PhD in Fine Arts & Design in the following areas:

(a) African Art History

(b) Design History

(c) Painting

(d) Sculpture

(e) Ceramics Design

(f) Graphics & Communication Design with Specialization in Advertising, Printmaking, Animation & Photography.

(g) Textiles & Fashion Design



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B. FACULTY OF EDUCATION (REGULAR AND SANDWICH)

All Education PhD Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 point scale. All PhD candidates are expected to attend a pre-admission oral interview, at which they are required to defend their written proposals



10. DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM STUDIES AND

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

M.Ed and Ph.D Regular Programmes on Full-Time and Part-Time basis. M.Ed Sandwich (Long Vacation) programme. Both the Regular (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Curriculum and Instruction

(b) Educational Technology

(c) Language Education

(d) Mathematics Education

(e) Science Education

(f) Social Studies Education



11. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

M.Ed, PhD on Full-Time and Part-Time basis. M.Ed Sandwich (Long Vacation) programme. Both the Regular (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Philosophy of Education

(b) History and Policy of Education

(c) Sociology of Education

(d) Comparative Education



12. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

M.Ed, PhD Regular Programmes on Full-Time and Part-Time basis. M.Ed Sandwich (Long Vacation) programme. Both the Regular (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Educational Administration

(b) Educational Planning

(c) Economics of Education

(d) Administration of Higher Education



13. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

M.Ed, Ph.D Regular Programmes on Full-Time and Part-Time basis. M.Ed Sandwich (Long Vacation) programme. Both the Regular (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Educational Psychology

(b) Guidance and Counselling

(c) Educational Measurement and Evaluation

14. DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION

M.Ed, Ph.D Regular Programmes on Full-Time and Part-Time basis. M.Ed Sandwich (Long Vacation) programme. Both the Regular (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(a) Literacy Education

(b) Distance Education

(c) Environmental Adult Education

(d) Community Development

Requirements for M.Ed Programme

The following categories of candidates may be admitted on application into the Programme:

(i) Graduates of the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University who have obtained approved Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education with at least 3.00 CGPA on a 5 point scale or its equivalent.

(ii) Candidates who did not major in Adult Education but obtained at least 2nd

Class Honours Degree or above and with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 in the

Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Such candidates would be required to do some remedial courses as prescribed in the handbook.



15. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION

M.Ed, Ph.D Regular Programmes on Full-Time and Part-Time basis. M.Ed Sandwich (Long Vacation) programme. Both the Regular (Ph.D & M.Ed) and Sandwich (Long Vacation) M.Ed Programmes have the following areas:

(A) M.Sc (Ed) Human Kinetics

Areas of Specialization

(a) Physiology of Exercise

(b) Sports Administration and Marketing

(c) Sport Psychology

(d) Sociology of Sport

Requirements

(i) Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major). Preferably holders of Second Class Honours degree from a recognized University with at least a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent.

(ii) Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Science Education after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (this category of candidates may be required to take some additional courses in Human Kinetics and related courses as may be prescribed by the Department.

(iii) Upper Credit in Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with a CGPA of at least 4.00

C. M.Ed Health Education

Areas of Specialization

(a) Community Health Education

(b) Occupational Health and Safety Education

(c) School Health Education



Requirements

(i) Candidates must possess Second Class Honours Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent from a recognized University in Health Education or Health and Human Kinetics (Integrated Major) or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major).

(ii) A Degree in Medicine or appropriate Medical Science in Nursing or Advanced Graduate Diploma in Health Education (ADHE).

(iii) Candidates with a Second Class Honours Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in related discipline after having obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in Human Kinetics or Human Kinetics and Health Education (Integrated Major). Such candidates may be required to take additional courses in Human Kinetics and Health Education as may be prescribed by the Department.

D. PhD in the following areas:

(i) Sports Management

(ii) Psychology and Sociology of Sports

(iii) Sports Marketing

(iv) Health Education (Community Health)



Candidates must possess either an M.Ed Degree in Human Kinetics and Health Education or other relevant Discipline in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



16. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Regular (Full-Time and Part-Time) basis and sandwich (Long Vacation) programme.

The programme consists of four areas, namely:

(a) Studies in the Theory and Practice of Education

(b) Specialized Procedure in the Teaching of Subjects

(c) Supervised Practice in Teaching

(d) Supervised Project

(i) Requirements -

Candidates must possess any of the following degrees;

(a) BSc, BA, B.Eng, MSc, M.A, MBA, PhD (without any Teaching Certificate) and their equivalent from a recognized University.(1st Degree with a minimum of 3rd class)

(b) HND Upper Credit and its equivalent from recognized Polytechnics.

(ii) Duration

(a) Full-Time: The Programme will last for a minimum of 12 calendar months and maximum of 24 calendar months.

C. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

All Social Sciences PhD Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5 point scale except Economics and Sociology (Demography and Population Studies) which requires a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 point scale.

17. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Economics

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in Economics in the following areas:

(a) Economic Theory

(b) Development Economics

(c) Monetary Economics

(d) Quantitative Economics (with sub-area in Mathematical Economics

and Econometrics)

(e) Labour and Manpower Economics

Requirements for PhD Economics:

Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Economics in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



18. DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT

(i) PGD Geography and Environmental Management (PGDGEM)

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in Geography in the following areas:

(a) Rural Land Use

(b) Urban Geography

(c) Transport Geography

(d) Regional Development Planning

(e) Biogeography

(f) Climatology

(g) Geomorphology

(h) Environmental Management (M.Sc only)





19. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY



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(i) Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology (PGDS). To be eligible to apply for



the PGDS, Candidates must possess at least a Third Class in Sociology or a minimum of Second Class Honours lower Division in related disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in Sociology in the following areas:

(a) Industrial Relations & Personnel Management

(b) Criminology, Police Science & Social Work

(c) Sociology of Development

20. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

STUDIES

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs (PGDIA)

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in the following areas:

(a) Political Theory and Methodology

(b) Development Studies

(c) International Relations

(d) Nigerian Government and Politics

Requirements for PhD Political and Administrative Studies:

Candidates must have an M.Sc Degree in Political and Administrative Studies in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



21. CLAUDE AKE SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

(i) Executive Master’s Degree Programme in Public Administration (MPA)

Requirements for Executive Master’s Degree Programme in PA.

A candidate for the MPA Programme is expected to be a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University with at least a Second Class Honours Lower Division, with a CGPA of not less than 3.0 on a 5 point scale or 5.0 on a 7 point scale. However, candidates with Third Class or Pass Degrees may be considered, provided they have relevant employment for five (5) years and seven (7) years, respectively.

DURATION

The Programme is designed to last for twelve calendar months (12), consisting of two semesters and field research/report writing and presentation period.

22. CENTRE FOR ETHNIC AND CONFLICT STUDIES (CENTECS)

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies

Requirements for PGD in Peace & Conflict Studies:

To be eligible for admission into the Peace and Conflict Studies Programme,

candidates must possess a first Degree (B.Sc., B.Ed, B.A) from any recognized University. Preference will be given to candidates who have Degrees in related Fields of study, and to those who work in the peace and conflict sector. In exceptional cases, candidates without first Degree, but who have attended high professional institutions like the National War College, NIPSS, etc .and who have demonstrable practical experience in peacekeeping operations and other peace building activities, may be considered for admission.

DURATION: The Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies is designed for 12 months full time.



II. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL, APPLIED & MEDICAL

SCIENCES



COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

All Science PhD Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 point scale and thesis score not lower than 60% (B). All PhD candidates are expected to attend a pre-admission oral interview, at which they are REQUIRED to defend their written proposals.

D. FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES



23. DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDB)

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in the following areas:

(a) Enzymology

(b) Nutrition and Toxicology

(c) Medical Biochemistry/Immunochemistry

(d) Environmental Biochemistry

(e) Pharmacological Biochemistry

24 DEPARTMENT OF PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry Candidates with HND certificates are not eligible for the PGD in Chemistry programme (PGDC)

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in Pure & Industrial Chemistry in the following areas:

(a) Analytical Chemistry

(b) Inorganic Chemistry

(c) Physical Chemistry

(d) Organic Chemistry

(e) Environmental Chemistry

(f) Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry

(g) Petroleum Chemistry and Petrochemicals

(h) Mineral Processing and Chemical Metallurgy

(i) Polymer Science/Technology







25. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma Programme in the following options:

(a) Biosystematics/Plant Taxonomy

(b) Genetics and Breeding

(c) Environmental Plant Science

(d) Herbarium Management

(e) Biotechnology

(f) Ethnobotany and Phytomedicine

(g) Horticulture



Requirements for PGD Plant Science and Biotechnology:

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Lower Degree (22) or a strong Third Class (3rd) Bachelors’ Degree in Botany/Plant Science, or any good Honours Degree in Microbiology, Agriculture, Crop Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology or related field (depending on the option of the PGD) from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University within or outside Nigeria. Potential Candidates with HND in relevant fields deemed suitable by the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology’s Graduate Board of Studies would be considered for the requisite programmes.

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in the following areas:

(a) Plant Physiology

(b) Mycology and Plant Pathology

(c) Plant Ecology

(d) Plant Biosystematics and Taxonomy



26. DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)

(ii) M.Sc in Industrial Microbiology

(iii) M.Sc in Environmental Microbiology and Bioremediation

(iv) M.Sc in Food Microbiology

(v) PhD in Microbiology



27. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL & ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

(i) PGD in Animal and Environmental Biology

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in the following areas:

(a) Hydrobiology and Fisheries Biology

(b) Environmental Parasitology and Public Health

(c) Environmental Entomology & Pest Management

(d) Environmental Animal Physiology



Requirements for M.Sc in Animal & Environmental Biology:

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University in the relevant subject (e.g. Zoology, Biology, Crop Science, Environmental Sciences etc. with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent.

Requirements for Ph.D in Animal & Environmental Biology:

Candidates for the Ph.D programme must have a Masters Degree and should normally have an average of at least 60% or CGPA of 4.0 in the relevant discipline at the Masters level.



For candidates who obtained their Masters exclusively by research assessment, admission will be based on the quality of their thesis. Candidates may be required to attend a pre-admission interview session. Final selection of a candidate shall be based on his/her interview performance and other criteria.





E. FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY



28. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

Requirements for PGD in Physics:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University.

Requirements for M.Sc in Physics:

A minimum of Second Class Lower degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.0 is required for M.Sc programme of the Department.

M.Sc, PhD in the following areas:



(a) Solid State Electronics

(b) Applied Geophysics

(c) Material Science

(d) Theoretical Physics

(e) Environmental Physics





Requirements for Ph.D in Physics:

Candidate must have MSc Degree in the relevant field in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



29. DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Geology (PGDG)

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in the following areas:

(a) Biostratigraphy

(b) Engineering Geology

(c) Environmental Geology



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(d) Exploration Geophysics



(e) Structural Geology

(f) Hydrogeology

(h) Petroleum Geology

(i) Marine Geology

(j) Sequence Stratigraphy

(k) Remote Sensing

(l) Sedimentology and Reservoir Geology

(m) Organic Geochemistry



30. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in the following areas:

(a) Statistics (PGDST)

(b) PGD in Statistics & Mathematics (PGDM)

(ii) M.Sc, PhD in the following areas:

(a) Pure Mathematics

(b) Applied Mathematics

(c) Industrial Mathematics

(d) Mathematics/Mathematical Physics

(e) Statistics





31. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)

(ii) M.Sc in Computer Science

(iii) PhD in Computer Science with specialization in the following areas:

(a) Software Engineering

(b) Algorithms

(c) Artificial Intelligence – expert systems, neutral networks, fuzzy logic, pattern recognition, etc.

(d) Database Systems – object databases, data mining, information

retrieval, etc.

(e) Systems Programming

(f) Web Applications

Requirements for M.Sc in Computer Science:

(i) Candidate must possess at least a First Degree from University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University.

(ii) HND or its equivalent (at least an Upper Credit).

Requirements for Ph.D in Computer Science:

Candidate must possess an M.Sc Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.



COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES



F. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

32. MD/MS DEGREE PROGRAMME

(a) Candidates must be either Medical Graduates (MBBS) of the University of Port Harcourt for not less than 5 years or confirmed and experienced academic staff of the University with Medical Degree of other recognized Universities.

(b) In addition to the above, candidates must possess either a recognized professional qualification at the fellowship level or at least an M.Sc Degree of a recognized University, after the MB.BS Degree.







33. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

(1) PGD in Human Physiology

(2) M.Sc, PhD in Human Physiology

Special areas:

(a) Membrane Physiology

(b) Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

(c) Blood Physiology

(d) Nutrition Physiology

(e) Neuro Physiology



Requirements for M.Sc Programmes:

(i) Graduates of the University of Port Harcourt or other Universities recognized by statute of the University of Port Harcourt with a Second Class Honours Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Human Physiology or related discipline.

(ii) Holders of MB.BS, DVVM or BVM, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy with a CGPA of 3.50 in Postgraduate Diploma in Human Physiology.

(iii) Requirement for PhD Programmes: Candidates must possess an M.Sc or M.Phil degree or its equivalent in Human Physiology in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.







34. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY

(i) M.Sc, PhD in Anatomy

Requirements for M.Sc in Human Anatomy:

(a) Candidates must possess a Second Class Honours Degree with at least a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Anatomy from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities.

(b) Holders of good degree in Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine and Physiotherapy.

ii. Areas of Specialization in PhD Anatomy:

(a) Histochemistry and Teratology

(b) Clinical Anatomy

(c) Physical and Forensic Anthropology

(d) Radiological Anatomy



Requirements for Ph.D in Anatomy:

Candidate must have MSc Degree in Anatomy with a minimum CGPA of 4 points on a 5 points scale or its equivalent qualification. Interviews are conducted to assess candidates before admission and final selection is based on interview performance.



35. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

(i) M.Sc Pharmacology

(a) Candidates must possess a Second Class Honours Degree with at least a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent in Pharmacology from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities.

(b) Holders of good Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine,

Dentistry, Physiology and related Biomedical Science subjects.

(ii) Ph.D in Pharmacology: Candidates must possess an M.Sc or an M.Phil Degree or an equivalent Degree in Pharmacology in addition to the other Faculty Requirements with a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 point scale.



36. DEPARTMENT OF HAEMATOLOGY, BLOOD TRANSFUSION

AND IMMUNOLOGY

Requirements for M.Sc in Immunology Programmes:

The Course is open to graduates of Medicine, Dentistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Nursing, Biochemistry, Molecular-Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology and other relevant courses. Candidates who hold a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or in any of the above mentioned subjects, from the University of Port Harcourt or other recognized Universities shall be eligible for admission into the programme except, the Medical and Dental graduates.





G. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES



37. M.Sc Sports Medicine

(a) For medically qualified persons with MB.BS, B.Ch or a fellowship in any

Medical discipline.

(b) The duration of Course is 18 – 36 months.

The Course work will be taught in two semesters of 12 months while the

student will spend the remaining 6 months in a training attachment and a

project work.

(c) Area of specialty – Sports Medicine generally, while the project work will

be on Sport of interest.





38. DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE

i. Master of Public Health (MPH) for MBBS graduate

ii. Master of Science in Public Health (MSc Public Health MSPH for other B.Sc in Science, Anatomy etc.

Admission Requirements:

The Programmes will be open to candidates who possess a first degree in Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing and other relevant courses allied to Medicine. In addition candidates must have at least three years post degree experience and must have completed National Youth Service (NYSC) programme. Candidates for admission into the programme will undergo a selection process and only those who are successful will be admitted into the programme.

To serve the interest and needs of all Medical, Health and allied professions who desire the programme, there is need to simultaneously mount two separate programmes, one for medically qualified graduates and another for non-medically qualified professionals who wish to practice Public Health.

Requirements for Master of Public Health Programme:

(a) MBBS or its equivalent, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.

(b) Candidates are also required to pass the qualifying examination.

Requirements for MSc Public Health Programme:

(a) B.Sc Honours in a health-related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division (22) Degree with CGPA not less than 3.00 on a 5 point scale or CGPA of 2.5 on a 4 point scale.

(b) Candidates are also required to pass the qualifying examination.

H. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES



39. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY

(i) M.Pharm and PhD Programmes



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Areas of Specialization:



(a) Phytochemistry/Phytotherapy Research

(b) Medicinal Plant Research

(c) Standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals/Herbals

(d) Formulation Studies of Herbal Products

(e) Tissues Culture

Requirements for M.Pharm

Candidates must possess a good first Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University, not below Second Class Honours with a minimum CGPA of 3 points on a 5 points scale. Non pharmacy graduates in closely related subjects like Chemistry, Biochemistry and Botany may be considered for admission. Such candidates may be required to take remedial undergraduate courses in Pharmacognosy as recommended by the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee.

Requirements for PhD

(i) Candidates who possess the M.Pharm Degree in Pharmacognosy of the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized Universities, with a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5 points scale. However candidates with CGPA of 3.0 in their M.Pharm or M.Sc Programmes in the Pharmacognosy or related disciplines may be considered for admission. Such candidates shall be required to take recommended 700 level/remedial courses which they must pass at an average score of 60% in the first year.

(ii) Candidates with M.Sc/M.Pharm degree (minimum CGPA of 3.5); M.Phil Degrees in Pharmacognosy, Ethnomedicine, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Botany of the University of Port Harcourt or other approved Universities. Final selection of candidates is by presentation of a research proposal. Part-Time candidates will also be considered.



40. DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY

(i) M.Pharm and PhD Programmes

Areas of Specialization for M.Pharm:

(a) M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics

(b) M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Technology

Requirements for M.Pharm

Candidates must be graduates of pharmacy from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized Universities with at least a Second Class (Lower Division) or a declassified approved Degree Programme with evidence of good performance in pharmaceutics. Candidates shall be required to satisfy the department in a selection process.

Areas of Specialization for PhD:

(a) PhD in Pharmaceutics

(b) PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology

Requirements for PhD

(i) A graduate of the University of Port Harcourt holding a Masters Degree (M.Pharm) in the specialized field of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology with requirements as stated above for the M.Pharm Programme.

(ii) Graduates of the University of Port Harcourt holding a Masters Degree as stated above in the requirements for M.Pharm who have obtained at least a CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or an overall average of 60%(B) in the course work.

(iii) A graduate of any other recognized university who meets the above requirements shall be admitted on presentation of transcripts from the university. Candidates may be required to take relevant remedial courses as may be recommended by the Departmental and Faculty Graduate Committees.



41. DEPARTMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY

(i) MSc & PhD Toxicology

Areas of Specialization:

(a) Drug Toxicology

(b) Food Toxicology

(c) Medical/Clinical Toxicology

(d) Environmental Toxicology

Requirements for M.Sc Toxicology

Candidates must possess a B.Sc Degree from the University of Port Harcourt or from any other recognized University in any of these disciplines: Biological and Chemical Sciences including (Chemistry, Civil, Agricultural, Chemical and Environmental Engineering), Medical Sciences and Forensic Sciences.



Requirements for PhD

Candidates who obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in the relevant written examinations and project on the M.Sc Course in Toxicology of the University of Port Harcourt, or any other recognized University.



42. SPORTS INSTITUTE

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN SPORTS

(i) Sports Broadcasting/Journalism

(ii) Sports Marketing

(iii) Team Management

(iv) Massage Therapy

(v) Fitness and Recreation

(vi) Sports Medicine





Admission Requirement for Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Sports

(i) A degree in Sports Education or related courses with a minimum of 3rd Class (Honours) Degree.

(ii) Experience in Sports matters will be an advantage

Duration

The programme is designed to last for two semesters of full time course work.

III. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

All Engineering PhD programmes require a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 point scale. Candidates would be required to attend an interview before admission and registration for the programme, and will be required to write a qualifying examination.

Requirements for College of Engineering

1. PGD Programmes: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3rd Class Honours in his/her choice of discipline or a minimum of 22 in any other related Engineering discipline.

2. M.Eng Programmes: Candidates must possess either a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of Second Class Honours in the relevant Discipline, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5 point scale or PGD in the relevant areas with minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale.



43. Master of Engineering Management (MEM) in the following areas:

(a) Chemical Engineering

(b) Civil Engineering

(c) Electrical./Electronic Engineering

(d) Mechanical Engineering

(e) Petroleum Engineering

Requirements:

Candidates must possess a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in a chosen Engineering discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. The MEM is a Terminal Degree.



44. Master of Environmental Engineering Technology (M.ENV.T)

Requirements:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related science discipline, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. The M.Env.T is a Terminal Degree.



I. FACULTY OF ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING



45. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering (PGDCE)

(ii) M.Eng, Ph.D in Chemical Engineering

Requirements for PGDCE

Candidates for PGDCE must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Third Class in Chemical Engineering or Second Class lower in any other Engineering discipline.

Duration:

The programme shall last for a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months of full-time study or 36 calendar months and a maximum of 84 calendar months for part-time study.



46. DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering (PGDPE)

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT)



Requirement for PGDPE:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Third Class in Petroleum & Gas Engineering or a minimum of Second Class in any related Engineering Discipline.

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT)

Requirement for PGDPT:

Candidates with Degrees in Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, or Metallurgy with a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree or Third Class with at least five (5) years industrial experience are eligible to apply.

(iii) M.Eng., PhD in Petroleum Engineering in the following areas:

(a) Reservoir Engineering

(b) Gas Engineering

(c) Drilling Engineering

(d) Production Engineering

(e) Petroleum Economics

47. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDME)

Requirement for PGDME:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 3rd Class on a 5 point scale in Mechanical Engineering or a minimum of Second Class in any related Engineering Discipline.

ii) M.Eng., PhD in Mechanical Engineering in the following areas:



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(a) Applied Mechanics and Design



(b) Engineering Materials Design

(c) Production/Industrial Engineering

(d) Thermofluid Engineering





J. FACULTY OF INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

48. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

M.Eng., PhD in Civil Engineering in the following areas:

(a) Geotechnical Engineering

(b) Water Resources Engineering

(c) Highway & Transportation Engineering

(d) Structural Engineering

(e) Environmental Engineering

49. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING



(i) M.Eng. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering in the following areas:

(a) Power System and Machines

(b) Electronics and Telecommunications



(ii) Ph.D in Electrical Engineering and Technology in the following areas:

Power Systems Engineering
Electrical Machines
Power Electronics and Drives
Instrumentation and Control
IV. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS & TRADE

K. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

All Management Sciences PhD Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 point scale. All PhD candidates are expected to attend a pre-admission oral interview, at which they are REQUIRED to defend their written proposals





(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in the following areas:

(a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(c) Management

(d) Marketing

Requirements for PGD Programmes:

Candidates must possess at least a Third Class Degree in the field of specialization. Other candidates in related Disciplines must possess at least a

Second Class Honours Degree or a third class. For HND holders, a minimum of upper credit is acceptable in the related discipline.



(ii) Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the following areas:

(a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(c) Management

(d) Marketing

Requirements for MBA Programmes:

Candidates must have B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale in (Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, Marketing). Others from related fields must possess at least a 3.50 on a 5 point scale from PGD programmes.



(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in the following areas:

(a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(c) Management

(d) Marketing

Requirements for MSc Programmes:

Candidates with a minimum of Second Class B.Sc degree in the field of specialization with minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent.

Holders of MBA in Mgt Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or its equivalent.

(iv) Doctorate Degree (PhD) in the following areas:

(a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(c) Management

(d) Marketing

Requirements for Ph.D Programmes:

Candidates must have M.Sc in the field of specialization (Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, Marketing) in addition to the other Faculty Requirements.

(v) Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in the following areas:

(a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(c) Management

(d) Marketing

Requirements for Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme:

Candidates for the DBA programme must possess an MBA or M.Sc in Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, and Marketing or in an acceptable and closely related area/discipline. The Master’s programme must have had a Thesis/Research component.

Candidates are required to have had a minimum of 3.5 on a 5.0 point scale or 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale in their master’s programme.

Working experience of two years attained in a middle management position in the corporate world or in an alternative relevant employment will be an added advantage.



The final selection of candidates for the DBA programme shall be based on the candidate’s performance at an interview to be conducted by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee



DURATION OF GRADUATE PROGRAMMES



A. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

The Programme is to run on a Full-Time basis to last for a minimum of 12 calendar months and maximum of 24 calendar months and also on a Part-Time basis for two consecutive long vacation of eight (8) weeks each sandwich programme.

B. MBA Programme

Full-Time: Minimum of 24 Calendar Months and Maximum of 48 Calendar Months



C. MD and MS Programmes

The Programmes will be at least 24 Calendar Months duration.



D. Ph.D Programmes

Full-Time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of 24 calendar

months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.

Part-Time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 84 calendar months.



E. DBA Programme

Full-time candidates shall be required to spend a minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of five (5) years from the date of first registration.

Part-time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of five (5) years and a maximum of seven (7) years.



GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ALL PGD PROGRAMMES

The minimum requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes is a Bachelor’s Degree in the related disciplines. Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree or Third Class in the related Discipline. For HND holders a minimum of Upper Credit is acceptable in the relevant Departments.



PGDC

For the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDC) Programme, candidates with Third Class need not apply.



MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree of the University of Port Harcourt or any recognized University, in the relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 points on a 5 point scale or its equivalent. Candidates for the Master’s in Education must have obtained a first Degree in another field and in addition a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with at least an Upper Credit classification. Candidates for the MBA Programme must possess a strong qualitative background. Candidates with PGD must have a CGPA of 3.50 to register for Master’s Degree in the relevant field



PhD PROGRAMMES

Generally, for the PhD Programmes, candidates should have a Master’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or 4.0 depending on the department or its equivalent grade in the relevant discipline at the Master’s level. Admission will be based on interview performance. PhD involves course work and qualifying examination.



MD/MS PROGRAMME



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(A) Candidates must either be graduates of Medicine (MBBS) of the University of Port Harcourt for not less than five (5) years or confirmed and experienced academic staff of the University with Medical Degree of recognized University.

(B) In addition to the above, candidates must possess either a recognized professional qualification at the fellowship level or at least an M.Sc Degree of a recognized University, after the MBBS Degree



METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application Fee of Eleven Thousand Naira (N11,000.00) should be paid online at any of the following Banks: U&C Microfinance Bank, UBA, Union Bank, Access Bank, Eco Bank and First Bank and the sum of Four Thousand Naira (N4,000.00) for Prospectus should be paid by Teller at U&C Microfinance Bank, Choba Park.


7.Candidates should also visit www.cgs.uniport.edu.ng to download the Application Forms after payment.



Please note that payment for Application Form does not guarantee admission and the application fee is non-refundable.



For Further inquiries, please contact the following between 9.00a.m and 4.00p.m., Monday to Friday.











THE COLLEGE SECRETARY

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

P.M.B. 5323, PORT HARCOURT.



OR



UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

LIAISON OFFICE

NO. 6 HARARE STREET

WUSE ZONE

A B U J A.

OR



UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

LAGOS LIAISON OFFICE

23 BUSH STREET, OKUPE ESTATE,

MENDE,

MARYLAND, LAGOS.



CLOSING DATE

Completed Application Forms with all necessary enclosures must be returned to the College Secretary’s Office not later than October 30, 2015.

UNN Post-UTME 2015 Batch 2 Result Released

This is to inform candidates who participated in the batch 2 post-UTME screening exercise of the University of Nigeria Nsukka that the result of the screening has been released.

All you need to check your result is your JAMB registration no and your UNN result checker scratch card which contains your pin number.

The UNN Post-UTME Result Checking Scratch Card is currently available only at the UNN Micro-Finance Bank, UBA, Fidelity, Union, First and Access banks in Nsukka at the cost of N1100.

To check your result;

1)Visit http://unnportal.unn.edu.ng/screeningLogin.aspx

2)Type in your JAMB Reg. Number and Scratch Card PIN in the spaces provided.

3)Click on "Submit" to access your result.

LAUTECH Final Post-UTME 2015 Result Released

This is to inform candidates who sat for the 2015 Post-UTME screening of the Ladoke Akintola University that the Final Result is out.

The Final Result is a little bit different from the previous one.

Applicants should log on to http://www.admissions.lautech.edu.ng/

Type in your UTME Number and password in the spaces provided.

Click "Login" and proceed to access your result.

DELSU Expels 21, Suspends 129 for Various Examination Misconduct

About 21 students of Delta State University, Abraka has been expelled while 129 others have been suspended for various examination malpractices in the last 2-8 semesters.

This was contained in the summary of the report of the disciplinary committee for second semester examination of regular programmes and first semester of weekend degree programmes, which was published in the institution’s bulletin.

The 21 students were expelled for offences ranging from impersonation to leaving the examination halls without permission and with answer booklets.

The 129 students were rusticated for cheating and taking extraneous materials into examination halls, forgery of receipt and identity cards.

The report further revealed that a total of 12 students were discharged and acquitted for the lack of facts, five were warned for insufficient evidence while one was to face a security panel to ascertain the source of his unauthorized students’ identity cards.

WASSCE JUNE 2005 BIOLOGY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Quest 4)

A major difference between plants and animals is that 

A. there is free movement in animals while this is limited in plants 

B. there is indefinite growth in animals only 

C. animals consume inorganic materials as food, while plants consume organic materials 

D. animals give up carbon-dioxide as a waste product of respiration while plants do not.

Query For Those Who Missed NYSC Head Count

In line with the expected outcome for those who miss the nationwide headcount,there has been a query issued by nysc and will be passed to each local government through LI(local inspector) from the office of state cordinator; the query must be defended within 24hrs of issuance to each corper by his/her LI

Ghanaian Graduate Among 10 Suspected To Have Joined ISIS

25-year-old Ghanaian graduate Nazir Nortei Alema is feared to have joined the terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), according to the Daily Guide.

Nazir, a graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with a degree in Geography and Rural Development, is feared to be one of 10 suspected Muslim youths from Ghana who have joined the terrorist group.

According to family sources, on August 2nd, soon after completing the mandatory National Service in Ghana, which he undertook at the Ghana Statistical Service, Mr. Alema sent a WhatsApp message to his family to the effect that he was traveling to another part of Ghana on a job-related assignment.

Nazir’s father Kabiru Alema said he later sent him another message to negate the earlier one.

“He said that he had lied to us when he said he was on his way to Prestea and Takoradi but that the truth is that he was on his way to join ISIS,” he said.

Excerpts from Nazir’s WhatsApp message read as follows: “Pray for me, for I will never forget you in my prayer and it’s my hope and prayer that we meet again if not in this world then in Jannah (paradise). I love you all. May Allah grant us understanding and guide us all to the straight path. Asalaamu alaikum.”

“I told you a lie to please my Allah. The deception was to go do some research work in far away Prestea while the main idea was to move far away from you all to the Islamic State (IS). I know it might sound kind of crazy for you but your son really had to take this bold step to get out of the corrupt system of Ghana which has democracy first on its list.”

The family says it is convinced that Nazir has joined the ranks of ISIS because “a couple of his friends have also gone missing. We went to their individual houses and discovered that there is no information about their whereabouts.”

Mr. Alema mentioned the name of another KNUST graduate, a certain Abubakar Mohammed aka Brother, as an example of the friends suspected to have taken off with him.

Mr. Alema said, “The youth who have fallen prey to the ISIS craze belong to the same whatsapp group on which they share extreme ideas about Islam.”

The “Sadaqa Train,” which is the name of the whatsapp group, has been deactivated after the father of one of the members questioned to the administrator about their motives.

Mr. Alema also added that some disturbing videos have been spotted on his son’s laptop, a clear indicator that Nazir has been sufficiently brainwashed online.

He also disclosed that a certain Badharn, a Guinean who attended the University of Ghana and joined ISIS five months ago, is responsible for the recruitment of these young Ghanaian Muslims.

Concerns have been expressed in several quarters about a covert drive to recruit vulnerable Muslim youth for the terrorist organization.

WASSCE JUNE 2005 BIOLOGY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS( Quest 3)

A virus can sometimes be regarded as a living organism because it

A. causes disease in plants and animals 

B. exist in a variety of shapes 

C. reproduces in living cells 

D. is easily visible with the aid of an electron microscope

Add your answer in the Comment box below

Download your Wassce June 2005 Biology past questions and answers in pdf  HERE

Alvan Ikoku "University" Of Education Is Boiling

For two weeks now, the rumor that the federal government is planning to strip the newly converted colleges of education to universities of education their university status has been on air. Here in alvan, the news has not gone down well with the school community. On Friday 21st of august, there was a massive but peaceful demonstration (for the second time) by the staff of the school. Following the protest which led to the police use of tear gas to quell the protest, one week strike was announced.

I went to school this morning to discover that all the gates of the school was under lock and key. there was a very large crowd of people at the gate trying to enter, but to no avail. when i finally entered, I learnt that there has been no hostel porter in any of the nine hostels in the school since that Friday.

I could not snap pictures because i wasn't with a good phone, but i later went back to snap just the one below.

Cultists Shoot APC Chieftain's Only Son To Death

A BLOODY clash between two rival cult groups at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) over the weekend has left a student dead. Sources claimed that the incident occurred at Gondola, near Angwan Rukuba in Jos North local council, as members of a group went to the room of a member of a rival cult simply identified as Nanfwan, a diploma student at the institution’s Centre for Continuing Education.

According to the eyewitness, the rival cult members shot him four times and he died instantly. They then went close to his body, shattered his head and body with knives.

It was also learnt that the father of the deceased was an All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant while the boy was an only son.

Residents of the area were shocked at such a bloody clash because according to them, “it was the first time something like this was happening here. The hostel had been very peaceful and lively.”

Sources also hinted that the body was immediately taken to the morgue of Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Jos, from where the deceased’s relations removed it for burial on Saturday.

Police Public Relations Officer, Plateau State Police Command, Abuh Emmanuel, confirmed the incident, promising more details later.

On August 4, a combined team of the Special Task Force (STF), the police and the Directorate of State Security (DSS) in Plateau had carried out an operation at UNIJOS, Federal College of Forestry and on people on the streets of some areas known to be notorious for criminal activities and arrested 16 students believed to be cult members.

The institution’s President of the National Association of Political Science Students (NAPSS), Ogene Jude Ogbodo, had earlier said that 16 of their male students were whisked away for no just cause.

Contacted, the STF Spokesman, Capt. Ikedichi Iweha, said that last week, three students were killed in the night by people believed to be cult members, and one other killed along the institution’s Bauchi Road campus.

According to Iweha, all the arrested student suspects were currently being investigated, while those not directly involved would be released and those found culpable handed prosecuted.

OKOPOLY HND Admission Form 2015/2016 Out

Fed Poly, Oko HND application form for 2015/2016 is out. The available programmes as well as entry requirements has also been announced. Interested members of the public are hereby informed.

The Federal Polytechnic, Oko invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into the under-listed full time Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.

SCHOOL OF ARTS, DESIGN & PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
Fine & Applied Arts with options in:
i. Ceramics
ii. Graphics
iii. Painting
iv. Sculpture
v. Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
vi. Printing Technology.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES
Business Administration & Management
Marketing
Public Administration
Office Technology & Management
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Agric Engineering

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Architectural Technology
Building Technology
Estate Management
Quantity Surveying
Urban & Regional Planning
Surveying & Geo-Informatics

SCHOOL OF FINANCIAL STUDIES
Accountancy
Banking & Finance

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Library & Information Science
Mass Communication

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Computer Science
Maths/Statistics
Home & Rural Economics
Food Technology
Science Laboratory Technology with options in:
i. Biology
ii. Chemistry
iii. Biology/Microbiology
iv. Microbiology
v. Physics with Electronics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1) The basic requirements for admission to the ND programmes of the course they wish to pursue at the Higher National Diploma level as contained in the NBTE revised entry requirements for ND programmes in Nigerian Polytechnics & Monotechnics.

2) National Diploma, with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant programmes, obtained from Federal Polytechnic, Oko or an equivalent institution accredited by the National Board for Technical Education.

3) Evidence of a minimum of one (1) year post-ND cognate work experience. In exceptional cases, ND diplomats with a pass (CGPA of 2.00-2.49) and industrial experience of not less than two (2) years in the specific field may be considered for admission into the HND programme.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants are required to purchase scratch card from any branch of the under-listed banks nationwide for six thousand, five hundred naira (N6,500.00) only:
1. Zenith Bank Plc
2. Union Bank Plc
3.First City Monument Bank Plc.
4. Skye Bank
5. Oko Microfinance Bank
6. Isuofia Microfinance Bank

Applicants are requested to visit the Institution’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre, Oko Campus to fill and submit their application forms online.
The online acknowledgement slip together with three (3) recent passport photographs, two self-addressed and stamped envelopes, as well as photocopies of credentials must be returned in a large envelope to the Registrar (Admissions).

Applicants who are not ND graduates of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, are to apply to their institutions for forwarding of their Academic Transcripts to the Registrar (Admissions), quoting the Department the candidate is applying for. Applications from such applicants will not be processed until the transcripts are received.

UNIBEN Maritime & ICT Diploma Programmes Application Form 2015/2016 Out

UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) admisison form is out. Interested members of the public are hereby informed to procure their forms before the closing date.

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Full-Time Two-Year Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for 2015/2016 Academic Session.

LECTURE PERIODS
Lectures shall take place from Monday to Friday between the hours of 2.00 and 6.00pm.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Students must undertake and pass a three-month industrial training period between the first and second years of the programme.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Credit in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and any other subject at GCE/WASE/SSCE/NABTEB/NECO
2. City and Guilds (Part 1) in any area of Engineering
3. A qualification equivalent to any of the above.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should visit the website www.uniben.edu then click on waeup portal and click on Application to initiate the online application process by printing application fee slip of the sum of N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) and then use ATM CARD of any Commercial Bank of their choice to make the payment through Interswitch platform.
Thereafter, candidates are expected to go back to the same website to complete their application online. Any application Form not properly filled will not be treated.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application ends on 30th September, 2015.

Kwara College Of Health Tech Offa Entrance Interview Exam Date

Kwara State College Of Health Tech Offa admission interview 2015 screening schedule is out. The dates for the screening exercise has been released online. Candidates that have applied and will be taking part in the screening exercise are hereby informed.

The management of Kwara State College Of Health Technology, Offa has released the date for the interview for the 2015/2016 admissions exercise. See the schedule below:

Interview dates for 2015/2016 admission is from Monday 24th – Thursday 26th August, 2015.

Monday 24th August – Kwara and Oyo;
Tuesday 25th – Ekiti and Ondo;
Wednesday 26th – Other States

Short-listed students have been sent SMS. The list will also be provided online later today

2015/16 Michael and Cecilia Ibru University Undergraduate Scholarship Application Details

Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, (MCIU) in Delta State of Nigeria is pleased to announce the establishment of the MCIU International Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme, as a part of the new MCIU Scholars schemes which will directly benefit students entering undergraduate education in 2015/2016.

MCIU Scholars Scholarship Programme

Course(s) Offered: Mgt, Social science, Sciences
Course Level: Undergraduate (B.Sc.)
Provider: MCIU
Country to Study in: Nigeria

The MCIU International Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded as part of the MCIU Scholars schemes for undergraduate studies in the university’s Faculty of Management and Social Sciences and that of Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences in the academic year 2015/2016.

Successful applicants receive up to one million naira (5000 USD) applied toward their tuition fees at MCIU for the entire duration of undergraduate study.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to apply for this scholarship students must:
Be at least 16 years of age.
Possess at least five credit “O” level passes which must include a credit pass in English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject in not more than two sittings.
Entry requirement for Direct Entry must include UTME requirement for that particular course.
Selection Criteria:
Students will be selected on the basis of a Personal Statement and Interview.

A good personal statement must not exceed 500 words and it will be a chance to tell us about yourself, why you think you deserve this scholarship and how you think it will help you serve yourself and your school once you graduate.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria may apply

Participating Institutions
Delta State based Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, (MCIU)

Fields of study
All undergraduate level courses offered in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, and that of Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences at MCIU.

These courses would include, amongst others, the following:
Accounting,
Banking and Finance;
Business Administration,
Economics,
Applied Biology,
Biotechnology,
Industrial Chemistry,
Industrial Mathematics,
Computer Science,
Industrial Physics.
See the official website for complete listing.

Number of awards
There are a total of one hundred and fifty (150) scholarships and bursaries are available

Sponsorship duration
Scholarships are awarded for the entire duration of the recipient’s undergraduate study.

Scholarship benefits
Every successful applicant will receive up to one million naira (5000 USD) applied towards his or her tuition fee at MCIU

Method of Application
Interested applicants need to complete the online MCIU Registration Form found on the school’s official website. Thereafter, take time to carefully compose your personal statement (500 word limit).

Send your carefully composed Personal Statement, and any enquiries you may have to scholarship@mciu.edu.ng.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to access the online form, and for other information.

DEADLINES:
All applications should be submitted by 30 August 2015

PLEASE NOTE:
Successful applicants will be notified of results by SMS, emails and notice posted on MCIU website.

MCIU is a world-class institution dedicated to the alleviation of poverty through knowledge, they are looking for students who are pursuing higher learning so that they can play a part in making their society a better place.

Application Deadline: 30 August 2015
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Nigerians)

More Scholarship Information and Application, Click Here

ESUT Post Utme 2015 Result Released, Check!

ESUT Post Utme results 2015 is out. Candidates that applied for admission and took part in the recently concluded Post Utme screening exercise of the university are hereby informed.

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Agbani has released the result of candidates who wrote the 2015/2016 session post-UTME Screening test. The result following its release has since been uploaded on the web portal of the university.

How To Check ESUT Post UTME 2015 Result

Candidates are required to purchase the Esut post utme result checker scratch card at the designated selling points for N2,000.00 only.

After which they are to visit : http://portal.esut.edu.ng/

• Click on “Check Post UTME Results”,
• Enter your Jamb Reg No. and PIN
• Click submit to view result.We wish you all the best as you check!
  

MOUAU Post Utme 2015 Results Out

MOUAU Post Utme results 2015 is out. Candidates that applied for admission and took part in the recently concluded Post Utme screening exercise of the university are hereby informed.

This is to inform candidates who participated in the 2015 post-UTME screening exercise of the Micheal Okpara University that the result of the Post UTME Screening Exercise has been released. The result following its release has since been uploaded on the web portal of the university.

How To Check MOUAU Post Utme 2015 Result

Candidates who participated in the exercise are requested to log onto MOUAU post-UTME Result checking portal: http://mouauportal.edu.ng/putme/screening-result.php

• Enter your UTME Registration Number.
• Click on the search icon by the side to access your result.

All the best as you check!

4 Igbos Emerge Best Students At U.S. Dillard University; They re Geniuses, Says Michelle Obama

An Igbo girl and three Igbo boys were named as best graduating students at the Dillard University, New Orleans, the U.S.A. The ceremony for 226 graduates was held at the University Auditorium and had the First Lady, Michelle Obama, in attendance.

On that evening all eyes were on 20-year-old Merrilyn Akpapuna. The Igbo Speaking, Delta-State-born bright mind has obtained the highest distinction, Summa Cum Laude, in Psychology. The topic of her research project was sexual harassment. Moreover, Akpapuna won an award for highest academic achievements for the College of Arts and Sciences and another one for College of General Studies. She plans her postgraduate study at Western Michigan University this autumn.

The graduate, who was also the valedictorian, a student who delivers farewell speech at the ceremony, shared the stage with Michelle Obama.

The three other Nigerians are:

– Victor Ogburie (Abia State) – Computer Science Major with minors in Physics and Mathematics. Academic award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude;

– Stephen Ogidi Igwe (Abia State) – Biology Major. Academic Award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude.

– Emole Anya Dimgba (Abia State) – Computer Science Major with minors in Physics and Mathematics. Academic Award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude.

Michelle Obama described the graduates of the “historically-black” college as a “sea of young geniuses”, told them they had opportunities and skills that their parents and grandparents never could have imagined.

She also remembered abducted GGSS Chibok girls, who now suffer only “for wanting an education and wanting to go to school.”

WASSCE JUNE 2005 BIOLOGY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Quest 2)

The group mollusca is charcaterized by the presence of 

A. jointed appendages 

B. star-shaped bodies 

C. backbones 

D. soft, non-segmented bodies

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Download your Wassce June 2005 Biology past questions and answers in pdf  HERE

WASSCE JUNE 2005 BIOLOGY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question1)

Which of the following groups embraces the rest ? 

A. Class 

B. Kingdom 

C. Phylum 

D.Species

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FG Reverts The decision to Upgrade Colleges of Education to Universities

The Federal Government has reverted its decision to upgrade some colleges of education to universities of education.

It would be recalled that the Federal Government had earlier approved the upgrade of Federal College of Education, Kano; Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo; Federal College of Education, Zaria; and Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri to universities of education.

Consequently the provosts of the affected institutions have been directed to resume in their offices immediately.

Responding to this, the Provost of the Provost, Federal College of Education, Kano, Dr. Rabi Jubrila Muhammed, debunked the rumour that this reversal was influenced by the provost if the institutions mentioned, saying it was not possible four for provision to influence the decision of

Meanwhile, the members of Academic Staff Union of the FCE, Kano, are planning to embark on a one-week warning strike to express their dissatisfaction over the issue.

WAEC is Not Considering CBT Yet - WAEC Official

The Head, National Office, West African Examination Council, Charles Eguridu, has said the council is not considering adopting the Computer-Based Test mode for its examinations.

According to him, it will amount to “intellectual dishonesty’’ for him to say that the council would introduce CBT in the next five years or the near future.

He further stated that the purpose of education is not to pass examinations but to prepare people for life and unfortunately CBT cannot ensure that.

“There is what we call the cognitive domain; that is what you have learnt that you can put in your head.

“There is also what we call affective domain that has to do with your emotions.

“There is also what we call the psychomotor domain that is skills which you can express using your hands and your body.
“I am yet to see any education expert who will tell you that you can measure the psychomotor domain using CBT.

“Any test that will use computer to evaluate who will be a good carpenter cannot be a valid test.’’

He said the examinations conducted by the council took into cognizance the three domains that measured ability to recall, apply and practicalise.

He said that even in Netherlands where CBT is prominent, the country has not yet started using CBT in all it exams.

“In Netherlands … they have not been able to migrate 40 per cent.

“How many schools in Nigeria have hardware? How many schools in Nigeria have the facilities to have those computers?

“There is the additional problem of electricity and internet connectivity.

“What JAMB is doing is commendable because theirs is an admission test; it is a certification examination.’’

UNIBEN Admission Into Diploma Full-Time Programmes (MARITIME) 2015/2016

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Full-Time Two-Year Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for 2015/2016 Academic Session.

LECTURE PERIODS
Lectures shall take place from Monday to Friday between the hours of 2.00 and 6.00pm.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Students must undertake and pass a three-month industrial training period between the first and second years of the programme.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Credit in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and any other subject at GCE/WASE/SSCE/NABTEB/NECO
2. City and Guilds (Part 1) in any area of Engineering
3. A qualification equivalent to any of the above.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should visit the website www.uniben.edu then click on waeup portal and click on Application to initiate the online application process by printing application fee slip of the sum of N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) and then use ATM CARD of any Commercial Bank of their choice to make the payment through Interswitch platform.
Thereafter, candidates are expected to go back to the same website to complete their application online. Any application Form not properly filled will not be treated.

CLOSING DATE
Application ends on 30th September, 2015.

Lucky Igbinedion's son graduates with top honors from China University

Nosa, the son of ex Edo state governor, Lucky Igbinedion graduated with top honors from the Hult International Business School, Shanghai China yesterday August 19th. Congrats to him.

Corp Member Serving In Akwa Ibom State Missing

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NYSC STATE COORDINATOR OF AKWA-IBOM STATE.

Any one with useful information about the corp member below should kindly report to the state coordinator's office at federal secretariat, abak road, uyo, Akwa Ibom state or his
Next of kin : kudi Adekunle (08051984440);
Name: Adekunle Akeem Afolabi
Phone number : (08024394665)
Ppa: Itam Secondary School, ITU LGA, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

NYSC Officials declared him missing due to the phone call received from his next of kin (08051984440).

The last information about the corp member was that ; he left his home at Lagos heading to Akwa Ibom. His number have been switched off since then and he has not been reporting to his PPA or seen by anyone till date.

Kindly forward this message to as many as you can in order to find a brother.

Igbo Corper That Converted To Islam Over Buhari Writes Nigerians

OPEN LETTER TO NIGERIANS; Allah IS MY GOD
ALL CITIZENS OF THE
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

Dear Nigerians,

WHY I JOINED ISLAM
My name is Chukwuma Austin Dike. My Islamic name is Mohammed Mustapha. I'm from Mbaitoli Local Government, in Imo state, a graduate of political science from University of Nigeria Nsukka and I am presently serving the nation Nigeria in Konshisha local government in Benue state.

The truth is that I have always loved Islam as a kid in the 80’s in Dakata kano I played most times in the masjid (Mosque). I grew up loving the masjid not until my secondary school days when I left kano. To me is like a reunion but to those who saw the headlines, some said that I am dancing the macabre dance of religious cross carpeting, some said Buhari is my God but I say Allah IS MY GOD.
I join Islam based on CONVICTION and I don’t care about anybody’s interpretation; one with God is in the majority.

The vow: there is no controversy at all among those who knew me before May 29 except they decided to lie. I made the vow three times. Firstly, at wanunne camp in Benue state before some Muslim corpers in November 2014. Secondly, early December in my house before my family members and thirdly before the staff of the school I was teaching Government (my PPA) in February this year. Funny enough everybody thought I was joking.

What was my vow: Some Muslim brothers during a political argument told me last year authoritatively that Allah has given Buhari victory, no matter how hard the then president tries he will not win. I was flabbergasted! Then I vowed if Buhari wins this forth coming election, I will believe that Allah IS THE GREATEST and I will convert to Islam and serve Allah as my God. The vow was made before God and man.Thanks to Allah that I kept my vow.

On the issue of election and general politics Nigerians from the age of 18 and above, if u did not experience anything on the day of the presidential election and May 29 Handover, you are either immature or living a care free life.

On my view on Muhammad Buhari today, I rather advise Him to retain the principal of federal character and totally reject the political theory of winner takes it all; it is not healthy for our modern democracy and the political culture of Nigeria. Corruption is a canker worm; it’s like a virus eating Nigeria from the inside it must be treated like Ebola.

Having said this Mr President I solicit for general amnesty to all corrupt officers that will return his or her looted fund; because if amnesty can be granted to killing, it can also be granted to corruption. Furthermore, as you intensify your fight against corruption also include tribalism and religious intolerance.

NYSC should not be scraped but the allawee should be increased and at least the sum of 200,000 naira should be given to each graduating NYSC member to start a small scale business. This measure to me will reduce unemployment, because already at the camp most corpers had skills acquisition training. May almighty Allah grant you Mr President the wisdom to rule Nigeria, by the special grace of Allah we shall meet in Aljanah.

As a Muslim I have received a lot of death and excommunication threats but in all I thank Almighty Allah for honoring me with Islam, my life and destiny is in the hand of Allah. SALAM.

- Chukwuma Mohammed Mustapha Dike

NYSC Secures N200m Bank Facility For Disbursement To Corps Members As 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 enbale them start their businesses.

Director-General of the corps, said this when the Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Musa Yusuf, paid a familiarisation 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.

“ We are also talking with Central Bank Governor to see that a micro credit loan could be arranged specially to address corps members in this category.” He debunked allegations that the corps has yet to provide skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development to corps members, adding that the exercise had been ongoing since 2012.

According to Olawumi, the NYSC has so far trained over 400,000 corps members since the commencement of its skills acquisition programme in over 12 different skills.
He said that the NYSC, under the sponsorship of the World Bank, was currently partnering with an international organisation to train corps members interested in going into the building and property development sector.

Olawumi also called on the Guards Brigade to continue to assist the NYSC in ensuring the safety of corps members serving in the Federal Capital Territory as well as those serving in other states.

The director-general also directed the Director, Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) of the corps, Mrs Mary Dan-Abia, to commence partnership with the brigade’s skills acquisition centre in Keffi, Nassarawa State.
Earlier, Brig.-Gen. Yusuf assured the NYSC that the brigade had made adequate security arrangements to ensure the safety of corps members serving in FCT. Yusuf said that part of the security arrangements put in place included regular patrolling of the FCT, adding the safety of corps members was one of the priorities of the Guards Brigade.

He also assured the NYSC boss that the brigade would continue to support and partner with the corps in the area of training of corps members and other related needs. “I am here on behalf of the Guards Brigade, officers and their families to commend you on the collaboration and support we have received from the NYSC so far.

“ I want to promise that this collaboration, support and understanding will be maintained. “ If there is anything we need to improve on in terms of our relationship or training to new corps members or any other area the Guards Brigade is here to support and assist.”

Source: vanguard

9 Youths Off To China To Learn To Assemble Prepaid Meters

Mr Abdulkadir Musa, the he Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has advised nine youths who will be travelling to China to learn how to assemble prepaid meters to be good ambassadors of Nigeria.
Musa gave the advice when he presented travelling documents to the youth in Abuja on Tuesday.
He admonished them to obey the laws of the host country and urged them not to abscond.
“You are sent to China to learn this skill and then come back and become professionals in your country, make sure you obey the rules of the land because if you misbehave, you will pay severely for it,’’ Musa said.
Earlier, Mr Mattew Uwakwe , National Co-coordinator, Nigeria – China Business Council, said the youth were being sent to China to improve their skills in modern technology, regarding energy and prepaid meters.
Uwakwe said that the country‘s power sector was faced with crucial challenges, such as inadequate supply of power and non-metering of customers.
He said the training was in partnership with Skyrun Industrial Co. Limited, adding that the training was free.
“This is to improve their skills in the modern technology regarding energy of prepaid meters with Nigerian power sector facings crucial challenges, like inadequate of supply, non-metering of customers, courageous and outrageous estimated billing.
“This has, therefore, led to an increase in crime and theft of meters.
“The training will last for two months and when they return, the problem of prepaid meters will be reduced,’’ Uwakwe said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that skyrun is a state-controlled company in China, specialised in developing, producing and handing raw pharmaceutical materials and intermediates.
One of the youths, Mr Obinna Osoagwu, said they would behave well and promised not to abscond.
“I will be needed and respected in my country than in China,’’ Osoagwu said and thanked the government for the opportunity given them. (NAN)