Tinubu directs Ministry of Education to include NOUN graduates into NYSC, Law School
By Joy Akiga
April 16, 2024

The Visitor's speech, delivered by his representative at the ceremony
 

The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Visitor to the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has disclosed that he has directed the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), to formulate the necessary modalities for the inclusion of NOUN graduates within the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) framework, particularly those within the service age bracket as allowed by the law.

“With the changing demographics of our great nation the government has recognised the importance of allowing NOUN graduates to participate in the NYSC scheme,” he said.

The President gave the directive in his speech at the 13th Convocation Ceremony of the university on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the university’s convocation arena, university headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.

Represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Dr. Biodun Saliu,, president Tinubu also disclosed the positive resolution of the longstanding issue regarding the attendance of NOUN law graduates at the Law School.

“The doors of the Law School are now open to the graduates, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Any remaining concerns or uncertainties should be promptly addressed by the Federal Ministry of Education,” he said.

The President said the gathering signified not only the academic achievement of the graduates but also underscored the pivotal role Open and Distance Education (ODL) plays in the nation’s educational landscape.

The visitor said his administration will continue to promote Open and Distance Learning (ODL) to improve access to higher education in the country, stressing that the deployment of the ODL is a key to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 “We will continue to do this in order to improve quality, access and affordability.

“Government is, therefore, committed through the Federal Ministry of Education and the NUC to provide the enabling environment to ensure a good delivery of this mode of education in Nigeria,” Tinubu added.


Deputy Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Dr. Biodun Saliu

While expressing his enthusiasm with the fact that the university, which was initially conceived as a means of providing education for the working class, has evolved through persistence and focus, and has now emerged to be providing education access for the teeming youth population.

The president stated that he was not unaware that a large number of school leavers are unable to secure admissions into conventional universities, as a result there was need for research efforts in technology to be enhanced for NOUN to increase its admission of young school leavers, and enhance improved social safety nets of the people.

According to the president, he was elated that NOUN has become the main pivot driving government’s resolve in the attainment of those learning deliverables through ICT and the timelines in the next six months, NOUN will begin to provide access to government functionaries to be admitted into the various ICT programmes most especially the postgraduate programmes in ACETEL.

He encouraged NOUN to admit qualified government functionaries into postgraduate programmes offered by the Centre of Excellence, as government is embarking on a transformative journey with the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, to enhance decision-making processes and efficiency in government operations.

Tinubu also tasked the World Bank-sponsored Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), hosted by NOUN, to engage in research outcome that will be enhance the use of ICT tools for improved learning in Nigeria.

GRADUATION CLEARANCE!!!

This is to inform all students whose names are out for graduation, that clearance has started!

Students are expected to pay the Following, if you are not having any outstanding payments:

Convocation and Gown: #25,000 (#5000 refundable)

Alumni: #5000

Clearance Form: #3000

Note:
Students are advised to come to the center with their E-wallets.
You will also register for Alumni.
Be prepared!

Signed:
Deputy Bursar

DEPARTMENT OF PEACE STUDIES AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TIME TABLE FOR MSC DEFENCE - 8th -12th January, 2024

Update

2023_2 TMA Finally Closed.

NOUN EXCLUSION NOTICE

Dear All,

Registration for NYSC Batch C Stream 2 is currently open and will conclude on November 16, 2023.

For NOUN graduates without their NOUN EXCLUSION CERTIFICATE, applications are now being accepted.

Management

NOUN UPDATE!!!!

SEMESTER COURSE AND EXAM REGISTRATION OFFICIALLY CLOSED FOR 2023_2 SEMESTER

2023_2 POP EXAM DRAFT TIME TABLE

Link below 👇
https://docdro.id/V43Nygx

Dilly55:
Please what's the minimum unit I can register?

24Units

livinsoul:
Thanks for sharing.

Does this means that a student from Ibadan Study Centre is free to attend the practical sessions in any of Lagos, Abeokuta and Osogbo study centres?

The National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) Faculty of Science Practical Schedule For 2023_2 Semester

The Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science Management (ESM), Mathematics & Computer Science wishes to notify all students who registered for Practical’s this semester that there will be Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ESM, Mathematics and Computer Science practical in the practical zones this semester.

The scheduled date for the practical exercise is 3rd of October to 31st of October 2023.

Please take note of the following.

The practical scores will be used for students final assessment instead of the TMA scores (attendance is compulsory).

All students are expected to attend the practical exercise in a white long sleeve lab coat in three quarter length.

All study centres around the country fall in each of these practical centres. Students are also allowed to conduct this practical exercise in any practical centre which is most convenient (nearest to them).

Students in all the Faculties who are registered for the listed courses should attend the practical classes as appropriate.

The practical sessions will be strict as scheduled. Students who come at other times will not be allowed to take classes

A standard student practical book is required from each student to record observations and reports.

Each student should ensure that he/she comes with a white long sleeve laboratory coat, three-quarter length

Getting Ready for Your Exam:

Before your exam, you'll need to go through a process called "Exam Clearance." This is a verification step to make sure you're eligible to take the exam. It's not just a slip of paper.

👉 Here's what you should do:

1. Visit your study centre.

2. Bring these documents with you:
✅ Your passport

✅ A receipt for your payment (called "Remita payment slip"

✅ E-wallet Slip

✅ Your Exam printout

✅ A paper called Exam Clearance Slip (you can get it from your study centre

✅ Exam Oath form (to be obtained at the study centre)

✅ ID CARD

Keep in mind, the specific requirements might be a little different at your study centre. Just make sure you complete the Exam Clearance process before the exam day.

Enskynelson:

Where is the venue for those in the South West, Lagos specifically?

LAGOS STUDY CENTRE, VI.

Important Notice Regarding Practical Courses and Attendance

Dear NOUN Students,

We want to provide clarity regarding practical courses that do not include Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). This specifically applies to courses such as BIO191, BIO192, CIT104, PHY191, PHY192, CIT191, and others.

Mandatory Practical Attendance: NOUN has implemented a mandatory attendance policy for students enrolled in practical courses. It is imperative that all students participating in these practical courses attend and actively engage in the practical exercises.

Consequences of Non-Attendance: Failure to attend the practical sessions will result in a significant loss of 30 marks from your overall assessment. This is a substantial deduction that can greatly affect your final grades.

Impact on Exam Results: Please be aware that if you do not attend the practicals and incur a loss of 30 marks, your exam score may become inconsequential. Your exam result will be marked as “NO TMA (NT).”

Practicals Commencement: The Faculty of Sciences for the 2023_2 session will conduct hands-on practical sessions. These practicals are scheduled to take place from September 25, 2023, to October 21, 2023.

Designated Study Centers: Practicals will be held at designated study centers across different regions of Nigeria, including:

🔅North East: Bauchi and Yola
🔅North West: Kano and Sokoto
🔅North Central: Abuja and Makurdi
🔅South East: Owerri and Enugu
🔅South-South: Benin and Uyo
🔅South West: Abeokuta, Lagos, and Osogbo

Compulsory Participation: We strongly emphasize that participation in these practical exercises is compulsory. The scores you earn during these sessions will contribute to your overall assessment as a student.

We urge all students registered for practical courses this semester to make necessary arrangements and attend the practicals at the designated centers nearest to them.

Your commitment to attending and actively participating in these practical sessions will play a pivotal role in your academic progress.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Best Regards

COMMENCEMENT OF FACULTY OF SCIENCES 2023_2 PRACTICALS

Please be informed that the 2023_2 Faculty of Sciences hands-on Students Practicals is to commence effectively from 25th September, 2023 to 21st October, 2023 in all the following designated Study Centres;

North East: Bauchi and Yola
North West: Kano and Sokoto
North Central: Abuja and Makurdi
South East: Owerri and Enugu
South South: Benin and Uyo
South West: Abeokuta, Lagos and Osogbo

Students are therefore encouraged to actively participate for the hands-on Practicals in any of these designated centres closest to them.

Participation is compulsory as student practical scores would be used in the overall students' assessments.

Regards ✊

e-TRANSCRIPT APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION/CONFIRMATION PLATFORM

Dear all,

Following the launching of the e-Transcript Application and Certificate Verification/Confirmation Platform, we write to inform all students/graduates and various stakeholders that all the under listed requests will be carried out through https://transcript.nou.edu.ng. Students/graduates are to ensure that all the guidelines are followed when making such requests.



i. Proficiency in English Letter

ii. Recommendation Letter

iii. Introduction Letter

iv. Progress Report Letter

v. Transcript Request

vi. Certificate Verification/Confirmation

vii. Transcript Verification

viii. Online Certificate Request



Find below how the platform works:

· Go to www.transcript.nou.edu.ng


· To get started click on “Read Guideline” button to read the cost implications and other information on the various services in this platform.

· Click on “APPLY NOW” button

· Click on “Register” to create an account if you are a new user on this site or enter your email and password and click on “Sign me in” if you already have an account.

· Click on “New Request” button at the top-right corner after you have login

· Select your request type (please see https://transcript.nou.edu.ng/inc/e-Transcript%20Guideline.pdf)

· Generate payment token by clicking “Purchase Token” button to make your payment through the payment gateway

· Click on “Submit” button to proceed with your payment

· After a successful payment, click on “Continue to Apply” on the payment status notification page

· Click on “Continue Application” button on your login page/dashboard to fill your request type form

· Enter your matriculation number and click on “Search” button to display your name and programme with NOUN (please note that if your name and programme do not display, means your matriculation number is invalid and you cannot continue this application. Contact undergraduatetranscripts@noun.edu.ng or pgtranscripts@noun.edu.ng to resolve this issue)

· Please proceed to fill other information after a successful display of your name and programme

· Click on “Add More Document” button to upload the required documents in your request type, https://transcript.nou.edu.ng/inc/e-Transcript%20Guideline.pdf. All documents for upload MUST be in pdf file format and must not be more that 50kb in size.

· Click on “Submit” button to complete your application

N.B.:

Once your application is successfully submitted, a tracking code will be sent to the phone number you provided in the course of your registration. You can use the tracking code to track the progress of your application and communicate with the processing officers as the case maybe.



Best wishes.

Update on 2023_2 registrations


PORTAL HAS BEEN REOPENED

ALL REGISTRATIONS CAN CONTINUE

Update!!

Registration is temporarily closed..

Don't panic🙏🏽


Happy New Month to y'all 😊

ABEOKUTA STUDY CENTRE

Please this is to inform all Faculty of Management students of the following information particularly to those that registered for the following courses:

Ent312,
Ent412,
Ent 210,
Bus887,
Mba888

Seminar Orientation comes up on Monday 4th September, 2023 by 10.30am.

Attendance is very important, as presentation for post graduate is schedule on Thursday September 7th, 2023.

Orientation Webinar

The DEA and DLCMS will hold an online Orientation Webinar to guide students through the TMAs and online facilitation processes and to address any queries they may have.

This webinar will take place on Friday, 1st September 2023 at 11:00 am.

The link for joining the webinar is  - https://noun.zoom.us/j/99770152346?pwd=b3Q5UlFEa3hlRnlrNTVaN1VwcWVjUT09

eLearn Platform
Students who have duly registered for the semester are advised to visit our upgraded eLearn platform.

To create a new password, they should enter their NOUN email address at eLearn Password Reset - https://elearn.nou.edu.ng/login/forgot_password.php .

A link will be sent to their email to guide them through the password creation process.

Thank you.

Hello!

Welcome again to another exciting semester at the National Open University of Nigeria.

This message is meant to intimate you with a vital update on eLearn. For the new students, eLearn is the Learning Management System of the school. It is where the teaching and learning process will take place. You will take TMAs and attend facilitation sessions there.

New to Online facilitation?

You should watch this video (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A7Ep3mBmmk?si=t-P-oqyw-FS0FozX) for more on Online facilitation at the National Open University of Nigeria.

In summary, the idea of online facilitation is to give you the access to meet with the lecturers facilitating your course in real time via the Zoom videoconferencing application. You get to ask questions on grey areas on the course and any other concept you want them to address.

You can access the timetable for the semester via the link below.
https://mylearningspace.nouedu2.net/info/facilitation-timetable

That said, what is the vital update on eLearn?

The web address for eLearn has changed!

If you recall, the web address for eLearn used to be https://elearn.nouedu2.net but now, it is https://elearn.nou.edu.ng

Every other information regarding taking your TMAs remain the same, so the previous guides on navigating eLearn are still valid, but please take note of the change of web address.

Welcome once again to the National Open University of Nigeria.


https://youtube.com/watch?v=mZxIP9FAdns&si=_ZDNlKw0wbnHvpkY

HOW TO JOIN ONLINE CLASS

Hello!

Welcome to a new semester!

This is to inform you that the Online Facilitation exercise for this semester will commence in earnest on the 4th of September, 2023.

There will be an Orientation Webinar for new and old students this Friday, 1st of September, 2023.
The details concerning this will be sent later.


Thank you.


https://mylearningspace.nouedu2.net/info/facilitation-timetable

https://mylearningspace.nouedu2.net/info/facilitation-timetable

This is a link to the facilitation schedule. Check to know the date and time of your courses that are being facilitated.

MUSHIN STUDY CENTRE - Lagos

This is to inform all the students who are eligible to write their research work that they are to forward the following documents to the email below further action: nezema@noun.edu.ng

1. Three (3) different topics of your choice including your name, matric no, programme, phone no, email etc

2. A copy of evidence of project registration indicating the amount

3. Statement of result

4. For bsc students, you must have sat and passed research methodology

This is to cut costs and stress

Thank you

Ezema Ndidiamaka
Desk officer, FMS, LMSC

BREAKING NEWS 💥💥💥

MASTERS N PG PROJECT AND SEMINAR RESULTS ARE OUT...
CONGRATULATIONS💃💃🎊 👏

Exciting news! The process of collating courses for facilitation has officially commenced. This means that online facilitation sessions will be kicking off sooner than you think.

To stay in the loop, make sure to regularly check the Facilitation Timetable using this link: Facilitation Timetable Link https://mylearningspace.nouedu2.net/info/facilitation-timetable?field_facilitator_faculty_target_id_1=All&field_courses4_fac_course_code_value=&field_day_for_facilitation_value=All&field_semester_value=2023_2&field_host_department2_value=All&field_crs4fac_level_value=All . This timetable will provide you with the latest updates on when your courses are scheduled for facilitation.

UPDATE!!!

Postgraduate results are now available on nouonline.net

📣 UPDATE! UPDATE!! UPDATE!!! 🎓📢

Exciting news, students! PGD/MASTER RESULTS ARE OUT!

Head over to the E support system now to check your results at support.nou.edu.ng. 🌐👩‍💻

NOUN UPDATE

NOUN LAW GRADUATES SET FOR BAR Part 11 TRAINING AS CLE PREPARES FOR ADMISSION INTO 2023/2024 SESSION


Law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) as set to be admitted for Bar Part 11 training by the Council of Legal Education (CLE).

This followed years of rejection of law graduates from the university by CLE, which stated that NOUN was not accredited to offer Bacherlor Degree in Law, which was a prerequisite to admitting their graduates for the Bar Final training and examinations.

However, following interventions by senior lawyers and members of the bench spanning several years and discussions at several fora, the NOUN law graduates were n 2020 given the opportunity to embark on a special remedial programme to test if actually they are who they claim to be.

And after a successful completion of the programme in 2021, the CLE, Body of Benchers, Nigeria Bar Association and other relevant stakeholders decided to give the NOUN graduates who successfully passed the SRP programme of the Nigeria Law School (2020/2021 session) opportunity for admission for Bar Part 11 programme.

The average age of the NOUN Law graduates is about 55 years, indicating that all of them have come of age and maturity.

Investigations have revealed that several of them are Permanent Secretaries, Commissioners of Police or top-ranking military personnel, Directors, former members of the legislature, captains of industry, University professors, medical directors and senior journalists, among others.

With a recent publication of the CLE calling for applications for admission into the Bar Part II Programme for the 2023/2024 Academic Session, it was gathered that the NOUN law graduates who possess requisite pre-Bar Part 11 training at the NLS have been cleared to apply for admission, thus, putting paid to over 15 years of frustration faced by some of them after obtaining the LLB and even LLM.

They will join law graduates from other Nigerian universities and those from Commonwealth countries who have successfully completed the mandatory Bar Part 1 for the vocational training.

A memo to that effect stated that the Bar Part 11 Programme “would be conducted simultaneously at the Nigerian Law School’s Headquarters in Bwari, FCT, and the various campuses across Nigeria, including Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Yenagoa, Yola, and Port Harcourt, starting from November 27, 2023.

“The programme is open to law graduates from Nigerian universities and foreign-trained law graduates who had successfully completed and passed the Bar Part I Course at the Nigerian Law School.

“Intending applicants have been requested to go to the Nigerian Law School website, www.nigerianlawschool.edu.ng, for instructions on procedure for application.

“All applicants are required to adhere to the guidelines provided to ensure a smooth application process.

“The application window will open on Monday, July 24, 2023. Prospective candidates are urged to submit their downloaded application forms, along with references, to the Nigerian Law School via their respective Faculties of Law on or before Friday, August 25, 2023.

“Applications received after this date will not be considered.

“For further inquiries, please contact: Nigerian Law School Headquarters, Bwari, FCT P.M.B. 170, Garki, Abuja Website: www.nigerianlawschool.edu.ng Email: info@nigerianlawschool.edu.ng Phone: +234 (0) 123456789,” the notice states.

Attention All Final year students!!!!

This is to inform the final year students that will write their project this semester that they are to attach the following relevant documents to the 3 diiffent topics of their choice before he/she can be assigned project supervisor:

1. Result showing that you have sat and passed research methodology or seminar

2. Evidence of project registration