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Malam Ibrahim Sheme Appointed NOUN Spokesperson
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Exam Venue For Pen On Paper [POP] Exam Ikeja Study Centre
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Procedure For IT/SIWES Payment Of National Open University Of Nigeria
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The Endemic Corruption At The National Open University Of Nigeria – Elias Ozikpu
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CNPP Asks FG To Reinstate NOUN VC
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CNPP Asks FG To Reinstate NOUN VC

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NOUN 15th Matriculation Ceremony Postponed
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Profile Of The New VC Of NOUN – Prof Abdalla Uba Adamu

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Summary

Prof. Dr. Abdalla Uba Adamu, holds double professorships in Science Education (1997) and Media and Cultural Communication (2012) from Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. The Professorial Inaugural Lectures he delivered in each discipline are available on this site.

His main research focus is on transnational media flows and their impact on the transformation of Muslim Hausa popular culture especially in literature, film, music and performing arts. He is the creator of the Foundation for Hausa Performing Arts (Kano, Nigeria, http://www.fohapa.com) whose main focus is archiving traditional performing arts heritage of the Muslim Hausa.

In 2012 he was appointed European Union Visiting Professor for the project ‘The Modern University’ at the Department of African Langauges and Cultures, University of Warsaw, Poland from 1st March to 31st May 2012. At Warsaw, he taught two highly popular courses: Transnationalism and African Popular Culture, and Oral Traditions in Local and Global Contexts. His recent publications are listed in this website.

He is currently working in the area of Cultural Anthropology, with a specific focus on the identity formation among Hausa-Arabs in northern Nigeria.

Specialties: Media and Cultural Communications, Science Education, Ethnoscience, Research Methdologies, Management Information Systems, Translations.

Experience

Professor of Media and Cultural Communication
Department of Mass Communication, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria.
October 2012 – Present (3 years 5 months)

Teach courses in media and cultural communication, especially as both relate to the Muslim Hausa of northern Nigeria, and specifically in areas of popular culture such as music (both traditional acoustic and electronic), literature (mainly contemporary Hausa literature) and Hausa video films, film theory and criticism, film techniques, film production, literary criticism, social media and online identities, online communication, media research methodologies.

Professor of Science Education and Curriculum Studies
Bayero University, Kano.
October 1997 – Present (18 years 5 months)
Teaching and research in Science Education, Ethnoscience, Ethnomathematics, science education curriculum development, indigenious knowledge in science and environment, indiginization of Arabic script (as ajami) by the Hausa in literacy campaigns, History and Philosophy of Science.

Lecturer
Bayero University Kano
July 1980 – Present (35 years 8 months)

Chief Executive
Visually Ethnographic Networks
March 2003 – Present (13 years)
Visually Ethnographic, established in 2006 in Kano city, northern Nigeria, is a research company with a focus on field recordings of ethnographic data, especially in northern parts of Nigeria. It mainly produces non-commercial, educational documentary films for libraries, schools and NGOs on various aspects of cultural anthropology of mainly Muslim Hausa as part of its contributions towards digitalization of the cultural experiences and transformations in the region. Its main focus is on media and cultural communication.

Chief Executive
Foundation for Hausa Performing Arts
January 2008 – Present (8 years 2 months)
Ethnomusicological research, digitization and archiving of n Hausa traditional folk music in northern Nigeria.

Chairman
Center for Hausa Cultural Studies
January 2003 – December 2007 (5 years)
NGO with a focus on research on Hausa media technologies especially film, music and literature.

Education

University of Sussex
D.Phil, Education and Human Resource Dvt.
1985 – 1988

University of London
M.A., Science Education
1982 – 1983
Chelsea College, Bridges Place, University of London.

University of London
Dip Sci Education, Science Education.
1981 – 1982

Ahmadu Bello University
B.Sc. (Ed), Science Education/Biology.
1976 – 1979


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The Vice Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Vincent Tenebe, blamed issue of missing results in the institution on the students and the school itself.

The VC noted that majority of the mistakes came from the students, who failed to provide their identification as required by the examination guidelines, due to anxiety among others.

Prof. Tenebe, who stated this at press conference on a movie; ‘I Believe’, produced to x-ray the flexibility nature of Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in acquiring education in Nigeria, in Abuja, said over the years, the institution had improve on its operation to make education easy in line with the global best practices.

He revealed that the school authorities had set a committee to unravel the issues behind the missing results to provide a pragmatic solution to the problem, assuring that the university would take care of ‘this shortcoming’.

His words; “The few that find it difficult to see their results, the university had just set up a committee to investigate why these results are missing and proffer solution to make sure that the students receive their results.

“But some of the revelations we noticed that mistake comes from both the students and the University itself; some students did not write their examination number correctly, some of them is when they are anxious or in hurry to answer examination question, they don’t even fill the aspect that required for their identification, some don’t have exam number, some instead of exam number, they write telephone number.

“Such results would be hanging or missing, but I assure you by the time the senate committee on missing results complete their assignment; we are going to minimize the case of missing results. But I tell you, there is nowhere in the world that examination would be written and there is no a single result with k-leg, such mistakes are human and they correctable.”

Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo, Desmond Elliot and other Nollywood Actors and Actresses, who featured on the movie, explained that the movie is an eye opener for the general public, male and female, old and young, married or single, who desired to pursuing their life dreams amidst social and family challenges.


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Nobleden:
i cant find any TMA on my portal, hope is not becuas i hav nt registered for exams though i have registered for my courses

You would have to register for exams too before TMA can show on your portal. Thanks

phlexy2k13:
Mornin,Pls i want to ask is it tru dat NOUN accept HND upper credit in Bus Admin for MBA?

First degree with minimum of Second class lower qualifies you to study MBA @ NOUN. Or a Post Graduate Diploma PGD

HND with a minimum of of Lower Credit qualifies u to study PGD @ NOUN.


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TMA Commencement & Course Registration
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Blessedward:
pls after filling the application form online i was informed dat i have been admitted into noun and told to commence clearance on march 1 2013 while i applied for admission dis year being 2016 after payment of#5000 to ACCESS BANK..i dont know if its all my fault or not..d pin in d noun teller dat i was given by d bank wasnt even required while filling d application form and at d top righ corner of d application form '2014 academic year' was written.pls wats d cause of all these because am confused and running out of timei need quick response pleassssseeee

Continue with your registration, it is not your fault. I believe that's how it's been programmed. The date would change later on your portal.

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jacko007:
Please guys are the results for last semester been realeased? new students at Kaduna center pm me...

Last semester result is not out. But the new academic calendar is out visit the noun official link to download

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Question 1: I need to know the Payment breakdown?

To know the payment breakdown of the institution, we’ll advice you visit the portal at http://www.nou.edu.ng , Click on Fees Schedule.

Question 2: How do I apply for a programme in NOUN?

Read procedure for application by logging on to http://www.noun.edu.ng and click on Procedure for Online Application or http://nou.edu.ng/page/application-for-admission

Question 3: I want to know the admission requirements for me to study a course in NOUN?

Read admission requirements on this link: http://www.nou.edu.ng/announcements/Approved%20Admission%20Advert%20for%202014-2015

Question 4: Which Bank do I make payment? And what are the account numbers?

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• Bank Name: Skye Bank Plc;
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Question 5: How much is a course material?

The National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) course material is provided for free for all students, you can download your course material http://www.nou.edu.ng/page/noun-e-courseware

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Visit your study center or nearest study center for confirmation depending on the programme you are running with NOUN.

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Click on forgot password link, enter your Matric Number/Application form number; your password will be displayed to you online immediately and at the same time send a copy to your email address.

Question 8.: I am now married or due to one reason or the other I want to add/remove/change my name.

Apply for change of name through your study center and hold on while it is being processed. All such cases are collated in batches and directed to the appropriate channel for verification before reflecting in your new profile on this portal.

Question 9: I want to change my password to a new password.

The school is still working on that part of the portal, you may not be able to do that for now.

Question 10: If I graduate in NOUN, will NYSC mobilize me for the 1 Year compulsory Youth Service Scheme?

Currently NOUN has not been approved for the compulsory One year National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Visit your study centre for more details.

However, if you have any question, then don’t hesitate to forward your queries to any of the email address below;

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Question 11: If I graduate in NOUN as a LAW Student, will I be admitted to LAW School?

Right now, the school administration is fighting hard to ensure that all noun law students who graduated, are accepted into the Nigeria Bar Association. But we advice you to contact the school support through any of the email id below;

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Question 12: I want to know NOUN Study Center Addresses Nationwide and their contacts.

There are currently, more than 60 noun study centres in Nigeria, but to know the nearest study center in your area, then checkout this article of all NOUN study centres and related regions, including Southern, Eastern, Western and Northern part of Nigeria.

Question 13: Where is NOUN Headquarters Situated?

The headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria.

Mobile Phone: +234 807 507-4911,
Fax: +234 1 271-2665.

14. I have been offered admission and I am through with my registration; How Do I receive Lectures?

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Question 15: I am trying to sign-up as an Applicant; the system is telling me password not match.

Enter the same password in the first and second password box, it is for verification purpose.

Question 16: I mistakenly register for a course, I want to drop it.

Apply for Drop Course through your study center and hold on while it is being processed. All such cases are collated in batches and directed to the appropriate channel for verification before reflecting in your new profile on this portal.


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16 Most Important Question And Answers About National Open University Of Nigeria

Question 1: I need to know the Payment breakdown?

To know the payment breakdown of the institution, we’ll advice you visit the portal at http://www.nou.edu.ng , Click on Fees Schedule.

Question 2: How do I apply for a programme in NOUN?

Read procedure for application by logging on to http://www.noun.edu.ng and click on Procedure for Online Application or Click Here

Question 3: I want to know the admission requirements for me to study a course in NOUN?

Read admission requirements on this link:
Approved Admission Advert for 2014-2015

Question 4: Which Bank do I make payment? And what are the account numbers?

• Bank Name: Zenith Bank;
Account Number: 8080100669

• Bank Name: Oceanic Bank;
Account Number: 0011201014775

• Bank Name: Skye Bank Plc;
Account Number: 1361790017208

• Bank Name: First City Monument Bank;
Account No: 0692050676806001



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All Graduands are to complete the NOUN Alumni Membership Form online and come with the Print-out for Alumni Clearance.

Fill NOUN alumni membersip here: http://www.oer.nou.edu.ng/alumni/



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brainbucks:
Last Days students desperately seeking attention

are u really sure of what u just said?

Some students of the National Open University of Nigeria have spoken out against plans by some lecturers and students to form unions in the school.

The Management of the institution has been at loggerheads with students and staff over the the ban placed on union activities but some students have insisted on forming a union.
However, some students who spoke to our reporter raised their objections to the formation of union in the school, saying agitation by union members often leads to strike, which will impede on smooth running of the institution.

A student, Yahaya Suleiman, said he supports the management’s decision because he would not want the university to be dragged into what his colleagues in conventional higher institutions have to grapple with often in the course of running their programme.

Suleiman said: “Contrary to the proliferation of students and staff in conventional universities where the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Non-academic Staff Union of Universities, the National Association of Nigerian Students, state chapters of students association and local government and villages of students associations are part of university education, NOUN is an open university where mature Nigerians who are engaged in daily jobs are admitted to learn and may not have time for associations.”

Another student, Emmanuel Ajayi, who studies Security Studies at the Ilorin Study Centre, said: “This has made the institution to be unaffected by strikes such as the last ASUU strike which lasted for eight months that crippled academic activities in most public owned universities.”

It would be recalled that at the 14th matriculation of the school, the Vice Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Vincent Tenebe, had said “the formation of students and staff unions and associations are not permitted in NOUN.

This is due to the diverge nature of our students and staff in terms of age, class, status, professional callings as well as belonging to many existing unions and associations”.
Another reason adduced for the restriction is for speedy growth.

More so, the Act which established the university, prohibits any form of union either among staff or students.
“NOUN students have always and will continue to be immune to any form of strike,” reiterated the NOUN boss.

Meanwhile, some staff at the Wuse 2 Study Centre in abuja, who spoke with journalists, also objected to union activities, saying it was capable of destroying the achievements recorded so far by the present administration in terms of speedy completion of studies as at when due, innovations in ICT, expansion on courses accreditation and some other achievements of the present VC.
They accused their colleagues and some students of trying to use the guise of unionism to bully and blackmail the VC.

Alechenu Awodi, a Psychology Student at the Otukpo Study Centre in Benue State, while speaking in support of the ban, equally want some genuine improvements like distribution of course materials at the point of registration.

Maryann Obi, an English Language student student at the Enugu Study Centre, said she was excited about the news that she would participate in the forth coming National Youth Service Corps programme, which is the joy of every University graduate in Nigeria.

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Kingsasian:
i can feel and see your pains ;Duna don turn to liverpool and leeds united. they were once champions

Am a chelsea fan, we are champion of England.

Kingsasian:
My team Arsenal FC no see trophy for almost ten years and i didnt break a common torchlight o

Lol, champions dey talk this division two man dey show up, Abeg go sleep. Only champions are needed here.

A fan smashed his TV after Manchester United lost to a newly promoted team Bournemouth fc today ….lol

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Cc: lalasticlala

Prof. Vincent Tenebe, the Vice Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), on Friday said the institution was targeting more students’ access to university with its online degrees.

Tenebe said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of the Presentation of the NOUN project on Open Educational Resource (OERs) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)’’.

According to him, while OERs are educational materials made available freely for reuse, revision, remixing and redistribution, MOOCs are short courses aimed at unlimited participation and open access through the web.

NOUN, being a forerunner in Open and Distance Learning, is keying into this because we know we have the capacity to contribute OERs and MOOCs to the global community.

While its mission seeks to provide cost-effective, flexible learning which adds life-long value to quality education for all who seek knowledge, it also aims to make higher education more accessible to people.

The embrace of OER is in line with the vision and mission of NOUN to provide highly accessible and enhanced quality education.

This is education that is anchored on social justice, equity, equality and national cohesion through a comprehensive reach that transcends all barriers taking learning away from the confines of structured classrooms and printed materials.’’

Dr Jane-Frances Agbu, the Head, OER Unit, said NOUN took the giant leap to key into the OER movement and openly license its body of course wares in order to ultimately unlock knowledge for common good.
Agbu said that it was a model for delivering learning content online to people’s door steps, especially to any person who wanted to take a course with no limit on attendance.

She said that NOUN embraced OER and MOOCs concepts to serve as a major knowledge production and distribution hub for higher education in Africa and beyond for educational transformation.
She said that the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and NOUN collaborated to explore the possibilities of deploying various online resources to digitalise academic learning with huge potential to out-of-school people.

Mr Abel Caine, the UNESCO Programme Specialist for OER told NAN that OER and MMOCs would enable people to get educational materials free of such issues as plagiarism and other technical input.
He said that this allowed for OER materials to be copied, distributed, edited, remixed and built upon by anybody within the boundaries of copyright law.

He explained that it would afford an independent learner who had access to internet to gain access to materials from some of the best universities in the world and help promote informal learning where credentials are not needed.

He urged the thousands of young Nigerians who were unable to secure admission into the nation’s conventional universities to look in the direction provided by the OER and MOOCs to enhance their learning. (NAN)

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