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Hello House, I just checked my account detail online now, and I have been credited. I was part of Batch A, I was posted to Lagos, though I used Lagos address, So I think it is only for the induction and not for inconvience allowance.

tolukosimi and sopapa...what courses are you engaging in at UOL? I have been offered an admission this year to study Economics and Finance.Are u for EMFSS or Law?because from my research many Nigerians go for the law and infotech.

Check up University of London International Programmes.The likes of Nelson Mandela,Wole Soyinka,Thabo Mbeki and others are alumni of the university.

Dear Nairalanders,

Is there anybody in the house that knows about the University of London International Programmes? I want to know how relevant the certificate issued by this university. I have checked the website but I really want to hear from anyone that has gone through the university for more explanations. Thanks.

I thank u all for your responses. In fact, I am really proud of u guys. U are great.

Dis Guy, I am grateful for your response.I will do as u ve said.Thanks

I had HND with upper credit in 2006 and qualified as a chartered accountant in Nov diet,2008. At present, am working as an accountant.I really want to be a financial analyst, so I decided to start CFA exam by Dec,2011 and go for Msc in Finance in abroad by God's grace. I applied to London Business School. This is the response I got when I submitted my CV,

On the basis of your CV I assess that you meet our minimum eligibility requirements for the Masters in Finance at London Business School . However, as you are probably already aware, competition for places on the programme is very severe and the quality of the applicant pool is extremely high, therefore I cannot encourage you to apply as I feel you lack the range and depth of relevant finance experience necessary to fully benefit from, and contribute to, the programme. I also feel that your profile on completion of the programme may not be attractive to finance recruiters in the current economic climate.
My feedback is also informed by comparing your profile with candidates who have been successful in this year’s application cycle.
If however you disagree with my assessment you are welcome to submit an application, making your case in the personal statement (essay question) why you think you have the necessary experience and why the programme is a good career fit for you.
If you have any questions at any stage, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Now, I have tried to get a job in an Investment banking or any financial institution but I could not.Do u think if I passed my CFA level 1, there would an opportunity for me in the industry or do u know anybody you can link me up with? This issue is really bothering me everyday.Kindly advise me. Hope to hear from you.Thanks in advance.

Tkb417 and Lawuyi, kindly send me your e-mail addresses. I really want you to advise me on some issues. Hope to hear from you very soon. This is my e-mail, acaolawale@yahoo.com.Thanks bros.

hi, I saw the message now and called ur phone but switched off, am an accountant,u can contact me through this e-mail, acaolawale@yahoo.com.Takia.

I am really happy to hear this,  Tolu and the rest,  I say a big congratulations. You have really made us proud, Congrats

Tolu, thanks for ur advice. I am very grateful. , How could I get the old and new syllabi,so I could be able to do some comparisms? I have checked website but I could not get.Or I will get it when I register.Thanks.

deeptouch, am not writing Dec 2010. Am writing June 2011 by God grace. All the same I wish u best of luck.

Peter, I have sent it to u. Takia.

Tolu, u are really a superstar. I have seen it. I am really happy. May God continue his blessing on all of us. Thanks

@ Tolu, this is my e-mail too, acaolawale@yahoo.com, Kindly send me the schweser materials. Thanks.

I saw this and I thought it could be useful for u guys.

Investment Analyst at Guaranty Trust Assurance Plc
Guaranty Trust Assurance plc was incorporated in June 1989 as Heritage Assurance Company Limited and registered by NAICOM as a non-life insurance Company. In the second half of 2002, Guaranty Trust Bank plc acquired a majority interest in Heritage Assurance, thereby increasing its paid up capital from N 3.6 million to N100.06 million, with a view to repositioning and transforming the Company. We are currently recruiting for the position of  Investment Analyst
Ref no: AAML 004
Group: Investment Group, Assur Asset Management Limited
Reporting to:  Chief Investment Officer.
Location: Lagos State.
Role PurposeTo provide fundamental investment analysis and research and market analysis on Nigerian companies, markets and sectors covering various asset classes.
Responsibilities
• Financial statement analysis and company valuation
• Bond & money market analysis, pricing and valuation
• Economic analysis and reporting
• Other markets as required
• Working knowledge of the equity, bond, money and property markets
• Working with computerised financial information systems.
• Report writing
• Providing financial training for other staff.
• Working with other support functions; Microsoft suit – Excel, Word, etc
• Communication skills, written and spoken
• Team work & supervisory skills
• Financial reporting & analysis
• Aptitude to provide creative solutions to financial problems
• Computer literacy
• Ability to be self-motivating and work without close supervision
Requirements
• A 1st degree in Accounting or Economics
• Relevant Masters Degree would be an added advantage
• Excellent Financial Reporting and Analysis skills
• Excellent Economic Analysis skills
• Excellent use of Microsoft suite – Excel, Word, etc
• Excellent Strategic Planning skills
• The ability to motivate a team
• Initiative and enthusiastic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• The ability to work calmly under pressure
• At a minimum a CFA or CFA Level II
How to Apply
Email CV to hr@gtaplc.com or forward covering letter with an up to date cv, to:
Human Resources
Guaranty Trust Assurance plc
Plot 928, Bishop Aboyade Cole street
Victoria Island, Lagos.

Thanks Tolulop001, I have checked the website. I will get back to u if I need any info. Thanks.

Hi,
     I am new to this forum. I have gone through all ur posts, in fact u pple are great. For those that just wrote their exams, I wish u best of luck. I want to write the exam not likely this year again but by next June.So I want u senior colleagues to help me out on the relevant materials u have used, so I could be familiar with the exam b4 I register. Ur valuable contributions will be highly appreciated.Here is my e-mail address. acaolawale@yahoo.com.Thanks.

My fellow people,
Does anybody know the benefits entails in working with Silverbird Communication Ltd? How does the company treat her employees? Please, anybody that knows someone or relatives working in this company should please advice me based on this issue. Thanks. God will surely help each one of us. Nairalanders, I really count on you.