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Education / Re: NDDC POST-GRADUATE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP 2015 by baresi22: 9:28pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Hi everyone,kindly find the link of our protest today in the Nigerian embassy in UK...kindly share for the right thing to be done by NDDC management.It was meant to be a scholarship and not 'suffership'......Thank you https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10210288355940798&id=1098108473 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQkVMh5WA7c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYFXW6drB8U 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 9:07pm On Aug 18, 2016 |
Obsc: Sometimes we need to be careful of what we are bargaining for.You might not really understand until you are forced to work even a night before your exam and in the middle of course work deadline.Challenges are better understood when faced.I was silent over this issue so that it wont affect your approach to the NDDC test.Meanwhile,this changed when someone asked me to confirm what was posted here.It is just that it is not easy as we think as at times u can get two shifts of 8 and 9hours(17hours) weekly.You might not go for the 3hours remaining for the week cos u might just spend 1hour money on transport.I have not discouraged anybody here,rather just saying the reality.However,the fight we are fighting is for things to be done rightly.It will also benefit you guys.Sincerely,it does not make sense to allow someone to pass through the same thing u have passed through when you can make a difference.They started by staying four months(which in my opinion is equally wrong) in previous sets.Now,people have stayed as much as 11months without a damn.It defeats the purpose of the scholarship when people do not do well cos of something that is avoidable.Lets face it,when do they want the 2016 scholars to start school?Most U.S schools have resumed and U.K schools will soon resume.You need ATAS for some of the courses in the UK and these takes a few weeks.The answer is obvious,they want the status quo to remain...We have chosen not to be silent in the face of unprecedented and worst form of oppression-internal oppression. 6 Likes |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 3:18pm On Aug 03, 2016 |
saouri: As I speak to you they have not authorised CBN to pay us.They talk about forex and I ask if they also need forex to pay people their 500k travel allowance into their Nigerian account?They have our e-mails since over a year,why are they sending apology mail just yesterday?The answer is that they heard of our planned protest.What is more disheartening is that they also want to send people here to suffer the same thing.why will you turn scholarship to 'suffership'..The questions begging for answers are just too many. We remain resolute even in this extremely difficult situation.Our parents can hardly send us money because most of us are from indigent homes and the value of the naira to the GBP is at unprecedented rate.Let it be on record that they have not ever mentioned about not having money,we do hear that they will pay 'soon'(I think this word needs to be revisited) since march this year. Just help give it the publicity...Thank you all http://tribuneonlineng.com/scholarship-nddc-abandoned-us-uk-canada-200-students-cry-%e2%80%a2we-apologise-payment-delay-nddc/#.V6EgAQ3ZzGo.mailto |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 2:53pm On Aug 03, 2016 |
toprealman: Thanks mate.Seems you were a ptdf scholar and probably schooled in the UK.It is pretty difficult to be here without funds.They left us since and all our efforts to make the media houses publish our story had fallen on deaf ears before now.I am sincerely grateful to Nigeria tribune.NDDC has been used to paying their scholars late (sometimes 4-6months). However, ours is the longest as some have stayed 8months while others since september last year.We have suffered enough.The worst is that our allocation is in 2015 budget and even their 2016 budget have also been approved.They just refused to pay us and keep blaming TSA and forex.Yet PTDF pay theirs and on time.Why we are fighting is for this barbaric act to stop and trust me we wont stop until they do the right thing and possibly justice is served. I implore you guys to help us by giving it the publicity that it truly deserves through any way you can especially social media.Thank you all. 1 Like |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 4:55am On Aug 03, 2016 |
Good morning all,after series of writings,one of the prestigious newspapers has written about our plight.Please,kindly help us and post in your various social media wall.It is not just our fight but also for scholars that they will send after us.This dastardly and unholy act has to be nipped in the bud.The link is below here. Thank you so much as I anticipate your kind help.God bless you. http://tribuneonlineng.com/scholarship-nddc-abandoned-us-uk-canada-200-students-cry-%e2%80%a2we-apologise-payment-delay-nddc/#.V6EgAQ3ZzGo.mailto 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 7:11pm On Jul 25, 2016 |
saouri: Hello,tuition has been paid....@saouri it was in proxy.@diggyreal,it was categorically stated MSC.I am not aware of any probability or possibility.@Nelzone,I have always said that I have fellow scholars in the U.S,canada and the likes.Even if the MSC is for 20years,u are only entitled to 30k USD....6 months is period of validity.You are expected to use it before six months from the time of award.There are so many questions that I have answered.It is just to look at the previous pages.Goodluck 3 Likes |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 9:55pm On Jul 23, 2016 |
saouri: Good evening,...@saouri the 500k was paid around 2months ago.However,some scholars are yet to be paid.You send your school's tuition amount and account details to NDDC,then,they pay the balance(If any) into your private foreign account.That is actually what most of us have been waiting for.The supposedly living expenses.In terms of survival,the maximum to work as a student is 20hours per week for term time..If you work 80hours(most times u cant cos of loads of coursework) in a month times min. wage of 7.2pounds per hour,dat is 576pounds .Rent in less expensive cities is about 240pounds with bills...Remaining 336pounds for transport,feeding,airtime,Clubbing etc.Not forgetting 'wahala' from loved ones back home ...Am not trying to scare anybody but that is just the reality.I just wish they can review the scholarship for you guys.Pay all the fees and give scholars at least 1k pounds monthly so that they can learn in peace. @ nairrasea congrats on your visa.I advice you make as much friends as possible who are waiting for the success text too.I told one of my friends that was already in abroad when I heard the person's name on the briefing day.Certainly there are paper works to be done.I do not think anything can stop the scholarship unless you restrain from following it up.. @emeroking,the total was 220(both MSC and PHD).Meanwhile,I do not know the actual figure for each.Having said that,I believe over 70percent went to MSC...Guess I had answered all.... 5 Likes |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 8:51pm On Jul 22, 2016 |
geobukky: Geobukky hi,I trust u made it to the next stage...I keep praying for you and others.For nddc,anything is possible unless you are referring to a 'new' nddc.We got our award letter on 18th september,2015.However,it was actually signed in july,2015 which shows that their six months 'window period' takes effect from july.I advice that you move on with life.I literally left my success text message for over 30minutes on that day...It will come when it will come... UK schools will keep calling you until everything is settled.This will be worse now because most Nigerians cant afford their tuition any longer.This is as a result of the dramatic fall of the naira to GBP.Hence,their Nigerian market has reduced considerably and they will tend to disturb the folks that apply to their schools now. I can see most are optimistic and in high spirits.I wish u guys all the best. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 5:33pm On Jun 16, 2016 |
truebenny: This is true.I said I will say this later in order not to discourage folks from giving in their best in the process.It is very disheartening to send young minds to a foreign land on a 'supposed' scholarship without giving them a dime for visa application,flight or even money for winter jacket!These are people that you want them to do their best,make good grades and develop the region.A good number of these scholars are lecturers in various universities in the region whose contribution has been great over the years.More painful is the fact that they know that most of these scholars are either from indigent or average homes.The highest act of insensitivity is that they have been saying that they will give us the living expenses 'soon' since over four months.What they did was to pay tuition fees.Abeg,na tuition fee receipt we go chop or use to pay bills? Now,they want others to suffer same thing.Frankly,I do not wish any of you guys to pass through what we have passed through,that is why some of us have written to the media houses countless times.However,it baffles me that it does not really get the publicity that it needs.Maybe the problem in Nigeria is far worse or their is a conspiracy against it gaining the much needed publicity.Having said that,I will advice that the eventual scholars should brace up for the challenge by arriving here with at least a thousand pounds so that life wont be overly miserable for you here. We chose pen over gun and we were left in the lurch and treated with immense disdain.Aside God,what has kept us has been our collective will to overcome in spite of these difficulties and inhumane treatment from our supposed sponsors...This has been the untold story of 2015 NDDC scholars. 1 Like |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 11:24am On Jun 13, 2016 |
KimoraW: At least four days gap |
Politics / Re: "We Blew Up Agip Obi Obi Brass Trunk, In Bayelsa By 3Am" - Niger Delta Avengers by baresi22: 2:38pm On Jun 10, 2016 |
Although Nigeria seems to be a complex society,however,it is only simple and rational decisions that will make the country prosper.Just develop the region that have been feeding the country for about half a century and nobody will have a basis for agitations.But when there is too much suffering in the land and you see that the people benefiting from your God-given resources are several miles away,nobody will be happy.More disheartening is the fact that these people always oppose any policy that will tend to bring development and growth to the host communities e.g PIB.These their actions leaves much to be desired.Sometimes,things need to get worse for it to get better. I have been to dubai and the creek.You can feel the hunger and the level of deprivation in the latter.Whilst in the former,what will first come to your mind is the beauty of the place.You will not know that both have this supposedly black gold.The best is for Nigerians to come together critically address issues and renegotiate their union.The status quo will never work if the root problem(s) isnt addressed head-on. |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 8:40am On Jun 07, 2016 |
rufus1555: I no know whether u b guy or babe....but abeg free that 'sir' package Whenever you rock suite to even Engineering interview,nobody frowns at it.If suite is not available,you can dress corporate.I do not know when they will call for interview.Nonetheless,since they commenced this scholarship later than usual,I think they will try and fast track the process.Hence,expect it sooner than you think and the reading starts now. I do not know about PGD....I only know about MSC.Abeg,avoid coming up with things we go make those guys(interviewers) leave you in the lurch or be at their mercy. |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 9:31pm On Jun 06, 2016 |
rufus1555: They will text the necessary documents at the appropriate time.I think @prof has given useful information.The interview covers current affairs, your chosen course in MSC and sometimes your degree course.Please,do not read so much about the course for MSC and forget questions like,''why do you want to study this course and how will it benefit the region''.In current affairs,read as much as you can about Nigeria, basic things in africa and world....Last year, they asked mostly rivers,ocean,lakes and the likes. They ask whatever they feel like in current affairs and they have access to internet too.Most of the panelist are lecturers from various uni in niger delta.Please,do not answer what you dont know or try to outsmart them.Finally,you must not get all the questions to be awarded the scholarship.I did not know 1 out of the 5 questions that I was asked. 2 Likes |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 10:55pm On Jun 05, 2016 |
Nelzone: Am doing neither at the moment...I had a eureka moment and now changed to what I really wanted...For those that were asking if the guy saw the questions,I doubt.Some dudes are quite good in remembering questions.At some point,I do go to dragnet exam to literally click the answers and not to solve or read passages until I got a job and later this scholarship...Like I said before,I memorized the logic,verbal,maths and few current affairs ans for cinfores before they changed it last year.Meet me after exam and I can guarantee you at least 60% of the questions.Although it is a gift,at times it takes time and dedication.Nigeria is very competitive,you just have to go the extra mile to be a step ahead.There are many like that too. That dude is sound even from his writing.Like I usually say,nothing is certain.They can decide to call for interview and judge it as 100% this time.Just prepare well and be in high spirits. You can change to whatever you want that is in line with what they had specified during application as long as your reason is justifiable.However,the amount for MSC does not vary with years of your MSC course.If you want to change your course during interview,I advice that you read about both in case they insist that you must ans the one they want or on their record.That was what happened to me..........Goodluck |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 6:43am On Jun 04, 2016 |
Hi guys,hope good.To those that scored very high-congrats.To those that did not make as much as they expected-all hope is not lost.Cinfores 'cast' when a good number of people scored above 85% in the last PRESSID.An hour exam of maths,english(with passages),current affairs and logic.No sensible person will want to be embarrassed twice even if they were to conduct the exam.Like I said before,the test is just 40% of your total score while interview is 60%. I have to say it clearly that no system is perfect,however,do not be disillusioned by people's assertion that NDDC isnt transparent.These kind of bodies are always under pressure cos there are people that you just cant say no to.However,they still have to meet their statutory responsibility of impacting on the people by making sure that a good number merit it.I had that misconception until I saw my fellow comrades-in-the-hustle get the award,I had to step up my game. It is obvious that the average score is quite low,it simply means they will cut lower.The main thing is that you have done your best.I prefer to worry about things that I have control over rather than the ones that I dont.I think you have control over the interview which I feel will come up soonest.It is about five man panel interview and it gives balance cos they assess you differently. 1 Like |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 9:41pm On Jun 01, 2016 |
bassey24: ICT center...But just ask questions and please do not follow the back gate if you guys finish at night... |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 4:10pm On Jun 01, 2016 |
ifeanyimoses: I didnt come across someone that wrote for computer science that day.However,most that I asked said they had english,maths and their intended MSC course specifics. |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 7:53am On Jun 01, 2016 |
geobukky: geobukky my friend,i trust you are good..lol @president.......School is good.It can be stressful at times though.It is just the facilities needed for you to succeed are always at your beck and call.Thanks |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 7:47am On Jun 01, 2016 |
ifeanyimoses: Last year,those that applied for Engineering in MSC category answered 50questions which included English,maths and Engineering questions.Last two years,it was 100 questions but mainly English,mathematics and current affairs.There is room for change of course and(or) uni but you have to apply and give your reason(s).Please,you guys should focus more on the test question not interview for now. @stanis i cant help you if you are still in doubt.Having said that,I have a couple of fellow scholars in U.S and canada. |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 9:59pm On May 31, 2016 |
stanisbaratheon: Yes,their concern more is the course....Although I had answered it before....any foreign school.... |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 8:25pm On May 31, 2016 |
emekuzi: Calculator is not allowed.Just get acquainted with basic numerical skills like simple divisions and multiplications.Things like 25/100 is the same as 1/4 or 444 * 25 is same as 444*100/4 etc...Things that will make 'life' easy for you. Then,they set basic field specifics...If your undergraduate is Engineering,just know the basics of engineering(mechanics and electricity mainly).This was the pattern last year.Like I usually say,it is not certain that they will do same this year.However,what is constant is that they are unlikely to give you a very complex Engineering problem to solve that day. NDDC scholarship is independent of how long your msc is.Everybody gets same amount whether 2years or a year....Finally,do not be intimidated by the crowd on the day of exam,just know say races like this na per head . 2 Likes |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 11:21pm On May 30, 2016 |
bacres: They specified the courses that you can apply for.Meanwhile,for you to be shortlisted,I guess your course was stated.It is for any foreign school.However,NDDC have selected schools that they are in partnership with.They have MOU with cranfield uni,uni of aberdeen,coventry,teesside uni,dundee uni etc.All are in the U.K.The advantage is that these schools will not bother you even when the tuition fails to come on time.More of these details will be given to the successful scholars on the award day. It is also important to note that the scholarship is worth 30k USD(about 21k GBP) as at last year and all inclusive.Hence,there is need for you to also consider cost of tuition and living expenses before making choice of uni and the likes. The cutoff mark is not really a problem.If one scores slightly above 60%,the person will likely be called.Having said that,you should aim for the maximum because it is weighted with the interview score.About 40% usually make it to the interview stage. Someone asked for my contact,apologies,but I cant reveal such here and moreso,there is nothing that I will tell you that I cant say here.I will attend to any question or clarification here that will not jeopardize the integrity of the exam.You need not to be uneasy,neither do you need to be overly excited.Just do your best and read the instructions well.....Goodluck 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 7:06pm On May 29, 2016 |
stanisbaratheon: Yeah but they are still Engineering questions.Questions were mostly drawn from mech eng,elect/elect eng and hydraulics section.They are much though.However,the crux is to know how it goes.Like I said earlier,nothing is certain as regards the actual place the questions will emanate from.I am a 2015 scholar.If you do well,they will certainly give you the scholarship.I am a testimony to that and also know a few folks....What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters when compared to what lies within you....Ralph Waldo Emerson 1 Like |
Education / Re: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by baresi22: 4:40pm On May 29, 2016 |
faith2ogesco: Hi,I hope you guys are doing well.I just want to make some clarifications.I wrote nddc test last year and I was awarded.A year before,it was strictly cinfores.I never knew about the software until after the exam.Last year,I memorized all the answers in the verbal,logic and maths section of cinfores.It was a herculean task,however,I was determined to get the scholarship.Unfortunately,they changed the question last year.I wrote for Engineering.Most of the Engineering questions were from indiabix.com.For the maths and english,i have no idea where they brought them from but they were not so difficult.Consequently,I advice that you guys should go with an open mind.Often times it is what you had known that gives you an edge not necessarily the last minute 'jacking'.....Lastly,try and hit the test hard because it contributes 40% while interview contributes the remainder......Special greetings to my fellow comrades faithgesco and geobukky......May God oil your efforts with success.....Goodluck friends 5 Likes |
Education / Re: NDDC POST-GRADUATE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP 2015 by baresi22: 9:43pm On May 05, 2016 |
BoosBae: For instance,I got admission in pipeline engineering and applied with that,I later got admission on subsea engineering and subsequently went for the interview with subsea engineering admission letter.However,I was asked questions based on pipeline engineering and current affairs mainly.This is because that was what was showing on their record and my efforts to convince the interviewers that I changed my choice of course went on deaf ears. I thank God that I peeled and dismembered the questions anyway .....To be on a safer side,you can prepare for both before the interview date,my two cents...........Good luck |
Education / Re: Guy Congratulates His Girlfriend After Her NYSC by baresi22: 9:23am On May 02, 2016 |
Spanner4: and lack not lacks.............after spending 4years in school not at school...You see that you are as guilty as the person/people you were accusing ....Nobody knows it all . 1 Like |
Education / Re: Repression And Correlation by baresi22: 12:27am On Apr 29, 2016 |
nikkyejike: Regression not repression.You can use youtube to learn it and do your assignment if you do not have a good textbook.Maintenance cost is dependent on years of lets say equipment.You call the former Y(dependent variable) and the latter X(independent variable). Use regression formular to solve.Plot on graph,you will get a scatter plot and regression analysis basically gives you the best line of fit and it is a kind of model used to estimate or predict an outcome considering deviations from the actual value. Regression formular is straightforward,trust me.Goodluck 1 Like |
Health / Re: I Am Only 24 And I Am Diagnosed Of Impotency, Why Is Life So Unfair? by baresi22: 1:06am On Apr 11, 2016 |
it is shawsand Medical center @Op....Thank God for google and so many correlations we i do 1 Like |
Health / Re: I Am Only 24 And I Am Diagnosed Of Impotency, Why Is Life So Unfair? by baresi22: 12:53am On Apr 11, 2016 |
grossintel: Not anchor bro....anchor is on the right if u are coming from oil mill.This one is on the left if u are coming from oil mill.It looks like an expensive hospital...i know the hospital name if it is mentioned. |
Health / Re: I Am Only 24 And I Am Diagnosed Of Impotency, Why Is Life So Unfair? by baresi22: 12:30am On Apr 11, 2016 |
First @biafrannigerian,if u are truly a biafran u will give tell him what you know if u truly know something.Op just be mindful of the solutions people will give u especially drugs so as not to damage your internal organs.make person no try to cure cancer come get HIV.Even people with azoospermia(no sperm count) at times father a child cos it might be due to blockage.I dont know if u did orchidectomy(removal of one or both testis) cos it can affect your testereone level or u have varicocele(especially grade 3). Furthermore,u need more of an endocrinologist to explain those test(FSH,LH and co) and proffer solutions rather than a urologist.just that they are few in nigeria.There is one hospital around eleme junction in port harcourt that have those specialists cos they have visiting days.I have forgotten the name of the hospital but the environment is serene and has security post.it is along aba road between oil mill and intel but by the left side of the road if u are coming from oil mill.Those guys can help.If someone knows the name he/she can tell him and i will concur.Another is DR Turek in USA.I had read a lot about him and he has helped a lot. I do not have medical background but engineering.However,i think an effective and at times efficient solution to this kind of problem can be a combination of so many fields such medical,psychological and the likes.There are some foods that help build the sex hormones such as berries.U can mix it with exercises like kegel and more importantly I believe in God. but @grossintel abeg no reason suicide,I admire your courage to share this and the 'non-sucidal' manner which u responded to even the one that said she did not pity u when someone lambasted her.Finally,I strongly believe that you will be fine. 1 Like 1 Share |
Education / Re: NDDC POST-GRADUATE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP 2015 by baresi22: 7:46pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
[quote author=vizy6 post=44422540][/quote] What if the person carry the whole money make movement? .....The tuition is paid to the school but the remainder, if any is paid into your personal account |
Education / Re: NDDC POST-GRADUATE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP 2015 by baresi22: 7:42pm On Apr 06, 2016 |
[quote author=vizy6 post=44422540][/quote] what if the person carry everything make movement? .....Your tuition will be paid to the school,then the remainder if any will be paid to your account |
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