₦airaland Forum

The management of Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osuru invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following one-year Pre-ND and two-year HND Programmes for 2016/2017 Academic Session.

(A) PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA (SCIENCE)

On successful completion of this programme, candidates will qualify for admission into National Diploma Programme in the following courses on meeting JAMB national cut-off point;

– Computer Science
– Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology
-Statistics
– Science Laboratory Technology
– Civil Engineering Technology
– Architectural Technology
– Urban and Regional Planning
– Building Technology
– Estate Management
– Quantity Surveying
– Survey and Geo-Informatics

Admission Requirement:
Five ordinary passes in English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and one of Statistics, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Biology/Agricultural Science in not more than two sittings.

PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA (BUSINESS)

On successful completion of this programme candidates will qualify for Admission into the National Diploma Programme in the following courses on meeting JAMB National Cut-off Point:

– Accountancy
– Business Studies
– Office Technology & Management (formerly Secretarial Studies)
– Mass Communication.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

Five ordinary level passes in Maths and English Language plus any two of the following : Economics, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, literature in English, Commerce, History, Statistics, Geography, and one Science subject in not more than two sittings.

(B) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Higher National Diploma in;
– Computer Science
– Statistics
– Science Lab Technology with options in:
– Chemistry
– Bio-Chemistry
– Physics / Electronics
– Microbiology
– Biology

ADMISSION CRITERIA:
The admission criteria into the Higher National Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology is at least a Lower Credit pass at the National Diploma level obtained from an NBTE accredited Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology Programme.
Candidates must have satisfied the minimum requirements into the National Diploma Programme in Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology and completed the one year Industrial experience.

Candidates with pass level in National Diploma in Statistics or Computer Science or Science Laboratory Technology obtained from an NBTE Accredited Programme and who would produce evidence of at least two years post qualification working experience may also apply.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Higher National Diploma in:

– Accountancy
– Business Administration
– Office Technology and Management (formerly Secretarial Studies)

ADMISSION CRITERIA:
(a) The admission criteria into the Higher National Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology and Management (Secretarial Studies) is at least a Lower Credit Pass in national Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology and Management obtained from an NBTE accredited Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology and Management Programme respectively and completed the required one year Industrial Experience.

(b) Candidates with Pass level in National Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology & Management and who would produce evidence of at least two years post qualification working experience may also apply.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS

Higher National Diploma in:

– Mass Communication

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

(a) The admission criteria into the Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication is at least a Lower Credit Pass in National Diploma in Mass Communication obtained from an NBTE accredited Mass communication programme and completed the required one year Industrial Experience.

(b) Candidates with Pass Level in National Diploma in Mass Communication and who would produce evidence of at least two years post qualification working experience may also apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should visit the School website www.akwaibompoly.edu.ng click online Application, then generate an invoice with the following details.
i. JAMB Reg Number
ii. Phone number
iii. Name.
Candidates should go to under listed Banks with their invoice to purchase an electronic PIN and making payment of N 5,200 (Five Thousand and Two Hundred Naira) and N 7,700 (Seven Thousand and Seven Hundred naira) for PRE-ND and HND Programmers Respectively and obtaining a PIN. (INCLUSIVE OF BANK AND OTHER CHARGES).
– United Bank for Africa (UBA)
– Zenith Bank
Application should therefore be completed by visiting http://www.akwaibompoly.edu.ng with the obtained pin to complete the application.
Applicants can start and complete this process anywhere in the country.
All shortlisted students will be published online and will write an aptitude test on Saturday 17th of September 2016.

HND Candidates are to:
a) Attach 1 year Industrial Attachment Letter.
b) Official ND Transcript to be sent to the Registrar.

SCREENING DATE

The screening date is on Saturday 8th October 2016 at Polytechnic Assembly Hall.
Time: 8:00 am.

CLOSING DATE

The Closing Date Is On Wednesday, 14th September, 2016.

Goodluck as you apply!

Four of the 24 Chibok girls reportedly escaped from Boko Haram insurgents in 2014 and came to the American University of Nigeria (AUN) Yola for their education were among the new students formally accepted into the university during the matriculation and pledge ceremony held last week.

The matriculation ceremony, according to the Executive Director of Communication and Public Relations unit of the university, Mr. Daniel Okereke, witnessed a large turnout of parents and students.

He said since their escape, all the 24 young girls had been on the university’s scholarship studying under a special preparatory programme.

Okereke also noted that students admitted into the newly established School of Law to study courses in Humanitarian, Gender and Environmental Laws, some postgraduate students including 18 of the 67 winners of scholarship offers as well as those on transfer from other universities in Ghana, Lebanon, Egypt, the United States and some European countries were part of the ceremony.

He pointed out that apart from the new law students, the university witnessed for the first time in three years the largest number of newly admitted undergraduates, the development he said signalled a return to pre-insurgency admission figures by the university.

Addressing the audience inside the Commencement Hall, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the university, Dr. Margee Ensign told the new intakes that the type of education they would receive in the university would make them leaders in their chosen fields upon graduation.

This is to invite all candidates (UTME and DIRECT ENTRY) who chose the Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto as their first choice Most Preferred 2016/2017 admissions to register on-line for a screening exercise scheduled to hold from Tuesday 8th September to Thursday, 10th September, 2016 at 8:00 a.m daily.
The UTME applicants must have scored 180 and above in the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Direct Entry candidates must have at least Lower Credit at Diploma and a minimum of six (6) points at NCE/IJMB. However, Direct Entry applicants for Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Radiography and Law should not register for the screening.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

a. Applicants are required to go on-line at http://putme.udusok.edu.ng fill their details by supplying their Jamb Numbers; and b. Print the form that bears your Transaction ID (Invoice) that you will present at the Bank for payment; c. Proceed to any branch of the designated banks to pay a non-refundable fee of two thousand naira (N2,000.00) only. (This is exclusive of the Transaction fees). The designated banks are: Zenith Bank

Access Bank

Skye Bank

First Bank.

Visit the portal (http://putme.udusok.edu.ng) and log-in with your JAMB Number and the Transaction ID to print your Application Form.
SCREENING EXERCISE SESSIONS
The screening exercise has been scheduled as follows:-
DAY I: TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2016 (D. E.)- GROUP E – Direct Entry Applicants for all Programmes (excluding Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Radiography and Law)
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2016 (UTME only) MORNING – 8:00 A.M. – GROUP A – College of Health Sciences – Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences AFTERNOON – 3:00 P.M – GROUP B – Faculty of Social Sciences – Faculty of Management Sciences – Faculty of Education (Educ/Social Sciences)

DAY 3: THURSDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER, 2016 (UTME only) MORNING – 8:00 A.M – GROUP C – Faculty of Science – Faculty of Agriculture – Faculty of Education (Educ/Science) AFTERNOON 3:00 P.M – GROUP D – Faculty of Arts & Islamic Studies – Faculty of Law – Faculty of Education (Educ/Arts)
All eligible candidates are therefore required to visit http://putme.udusok.edu.ng to register for the screening from 18th August, 2016.
Please note that the on-line registration for the exercise ends at 12:00 noon on Monday, 7th September, 2016.
Candidates are advised to note as follows:- Fill current and valid e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers on your application for ease contact;
Candidates should come for the screening with the following items:-
Printed copy of the generated Application Form.
Photocopy of JAMB notification of Results (For UTME) and Registration Slip (for Direct Entry).
HB pencil and eraser.
The use of GSM phones, electronic calculators and other electronic devices are not allowed into the screening hall(s); and Candidates should report to the Convocation Square, Main Campus at 8:00 a.m. on the respective dates of their screening for briefing.

The University of Sydney is offering leadership scholarship for Australian students. The scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate programme within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.

The objective of the Scholarship is to facilitate structured learning to advance the Scholarship recipient’s growth as a professional and leader consistent with the aims and objectives of the Faculty Leadership Program and in accordance with University’s rules and policies as are made and amended from time to time.

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Leadership Scholarship is one of the most valuable engineering, information technologies and project management undergraduate scholarships offered in Australia in terms of financial support and leadership development.

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing an undergraduate programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at the University of Sydney.

Scholarship Award: The total value of the scholarship is $18,000 per annum. No other amount is payable by the University of Sydney.

Scholarship can be taken in the Australia

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must

Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
Must obtain an ATAR of 98 or higher in the NSW HSC or equivalent
Qualify to enter and enrol into an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at the University of Sydney, and
Commence in Semester 1, 2017
Nationality: Australian citizens can apply for this scholarship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must obtain an ATAR of 98 or higher in the NSW HSC or equivalent.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 14 October 2016.

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Dave Nweze Umahi, has ordered the immediate sack of some non-academic staff of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki and the College of Education, Ikwo.

Umahi, who gave the order on Saturday while receiving the report of a committee to review the activities in the institutions, said that it is not economically viable for the institutions to recruit adjunct staff in the non-academic cadre, as the employees will be redundant in their duties.

“It does not make ‘economic sense’ for the institutions to employ 400 cleaners as one wonders the scope and nature of work they will be doing.



“We know that the managements postulated ‘professional sense’ in employing such workers but with the prevailing economic situation in the country, we should effectively merge it with ‘economic sense,” he said.

The governor also ordered that promotion of staff in both institutions be suspended until the visitation panel concluded its duties.

He also directed the state’s fiscal responsibility commission to investigate activities in both institutions.

“When we conclude all reviews and investigations, I am optimistic that we can reduce their tuition fees as obtained in other states of the South East geo political zone.

“We are unhappy that our students seek academic pursuits in other states due to high tuition fees, and we are committed to solving all the problems confronting these institutions,” he added. (NAN)

The Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo wishes to invite eligible candidates to apply for the admission screening exercise into the National Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes of the institution for 2016/2017 Academic Session.

Available Courses are: Arabic, Cultural & Creative Arts, Christian Religious Studies, Fine & Applied Arts, French, Geography, Hausa, Home Economics, History, Integrated Science, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Music, Physical and Health Education, Physics, Theartre Arts, Yoruba, and Igbo.



ELIGIBILITY:

1). Candidate(s) who choose the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo as their choice of Institutions during 2016 JAMB UTME and whose score(s) is 180 and above.
2). Candidate(s) who did not choose the College initially but scored 180 and above.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidate will be expected to complete the admission screening form on-line by logging on to the School Portal: www.nceportal.fcesoyo.edu.ng to generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) payment invoice slip. N.B: Ensure that your payment information items are carefully filled
Print the RRR slip and proceed to any Commercial Bank branch to make a non-refundable payment of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (N2,500.00)
Return to the School Portal after payment and carefully complete the online application form
Upload digital copies of scanned O’level result(s) and passport photograph with white background not more than 100kb which must be in JPEG or JPG with no eye glasses or veil and,
Print out the Online Application Form to ascertain successful registration.
SCREENING DATE & DETAILS

The admission screening exercise will hold on Wednesday, 28th September, 2016.

TIME: 9.00a.m prompt
VENUE: As indicated on the print-out copy of the online completed Admission Application form.

Candidates are to come for the screening with the following;
1). 2 copies of UTME e-notification of results slip.
3). Original and photocopy of the print-out copy of the on-line completed admission screening application form.
4). SSCE/GCE O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) (NABTEB for Vocational & Technical Courses only) results or equivalent.

CLOSING DATE

The deadline for submission of the application for the admission screening on the College website is Friday, 23rd September, 2016. Time: 11:59pm.

Goodluck!!

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) wishes to invite candidates who chose the University as their first choice in the 2016 JAMB UTME and who had a minimum score of 180 to apply for the 2016/2017 Post-UTME Screening Exercise.



Post UTME Application Procedure:

Eligible/ Cleared candidates are to visit www.uniport.edu.ng and input UTME Registration Number to Confirm pre-loaded UTME details and Print slip for payment.
Proceed to any of the following Banks (with e-Transact platform) and make payment of N2,000.00 (Excluding Bank and Access Charges, Processing fee and Result checking):
Fidelity Bank Plc, UBA Plc, First Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc, Ecobank Plc, FCMB and U&C Microfinance Bank.
Obtain e-Transact receipt showing an Access Code from the Bank teller confirming the payment.
Proceed back online at http://my2.uniport.edu.ng/ to login with your UTME Registration Number and the Access Code on the payment slip to register.
Click on the submit button and print Photo Card for examination clearance. Note the date and time of the screening schedules on the Photo card.
Candidates who fail to register within the stipulated registration deadline will not be eligible to participate in the screening exercise.

SCREENING DETAILS

The Screening Exercise will hold from Wednesday, 7th to Friday, 9th September, 2016 at the College of Health Sciences and respective Faculties /School (the respective venues will be published on the University website in due course and via sms to candidates).

Application Requirements:
(i) A clear copy of the Photo card printed online
(ii) JAMB Result print out
(iii) Original and photocopies of O’Level Examinations Certificate(s) (WASCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB) Examination Slips for Candidates awaiting results
(iv) Original and Photocopies of Birth Certificate /Age Declaration

Candidates should note that Inconsistency in name or picture on Photo Card will not be acceptable to the University and may lead to disqualification of affected candidates. Candidates’ names on their O’ Level Certificates, UTME results and other registration documents must be the same.

CLOSING DATE

Candidates must apply within the registration period as the online link for the application form will be disabled at Midnight on Sunday, 4th September, 2016.

NOTE: Parents and Guardians as well as uninvited security agents will not be allowed into campus on the days of the Screening Exercise.

Goodluck!

China awards scholarship to Fifty-four (54) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, UNIZIK students to study in China.

Fifty-four UNIZIK students have been awarded Chinese Government scholarship for further studies in China. This was made known at the Confucius Institute graduation ceremony which was held recently at the Institute Center, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

The scholarship award gives some of the beneficiaries opportunity to complete any degree programme of their choice in leading universities in China while for some they will just spend one year for chinese language proficiency.

In his opening speech, Teacher Wu Qunbin recognized and appreciated the support of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph E. Ahaneku, FAS and the entire Governing Council of the University. He also congratulated the graduating students for the achievement while promising that the Institute will continue to do all in its power to ensure that students come out successful in the programme. According to him, the platform has helped create good relations between the Chinese and Nigerian government.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ahaneku, FAS expressed appreciation to the Chinese Government for the scholarship award which, according to him, is not a new development, as some of the University’s students are already in China and he had travelled several times to monitor them.

Prof. Ahaneku also congratulated the graduating students for successfully completing the Chinese Proficiency Programme while advising the scholarship beneficiaries to promote the good image of the University and Nigeria in China, to distinguish themselves and shun all vices that can mar the image of the University and Nigeria. He added that they should always uphold the University’s motto: Discipline, Self Reliance and Excellence.

According to him, the milestone that has been achieved through the Institute has helped elevate the image and reputation of the University and the country as a whole, and has encouraged the advancement of humanity.

Prof. Ahaneku also wished the other non-benefitting undergraduate students of the Institute success and also advised them to put in more effort in their studies so that they can also benefit from the Institute Scholarship Scheme.

Great Shock has gripped Imo state following an attack on Imo Polytechnic by some unknown gunmen.
The yet to be identified gunmen reportedly killed and set ablaze two persons in Imo state polytechnic which is at Uwuagwo, in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of the state (formerly, Michael Okpara College of Agriculture). Punch reports that the incident reportedly happened in the early hours of Wednesday at a students’ hostel in Mgbirichi, an adjoining town to the campus. Correspondent gathered that some hoodlums were said to have attacked and killed Onumajuru Chibueze and his visiting friend, Chris Ukpabi, at the Infinity Hostel.

Onumajuru reportedly worked at the institution’s School of Environmental Sciences as a typist, while Ukpabi has recently graduated from the Department of Office, Technology and Management. Reacting to the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic, Mr Darlington Oparaocha, said the double murder happened outside the campus. He confirmed that one of the victims had finished his final exams since 2014, but he had not finished with his clearance exercise. Oparaocha said: “Whether they (victims) can be called graduates of the Polytechnic, I cannot tell; and whether they were killed by either armed robbers or cultists, I cannot also tell. “This is because the ugly incident happened in the wee hours of the fateful day.” He said he was aware of a robbery incident in one of the hostels adjacent to the Infinity Lodge.

Efforts by our correspondent to get more information about Onumajuru from the School of Environmental Sciences proved abortive, as no staff volunteered to talk. When contacted, the state police public relations officer, Mr Andrew, confirmed the incident. He said: “We have the report of the inhuman act. Presently, we are investigating the matter, with a view to ascertaining the circumstances that led to the deaths and the subsequent inferno that engulfed the two victims.”

UNILORIN pre-admission screening for UTME and Direct Entry application form for the the 2016/2017 academic session is out .

Registration Process:
Go to UNILORIN Pre-Admission screening registration portal @http://www.uilugportal.unilorin.edu.ng/putme_registration.php,
Type in your JAMB Registration Number and SURNAME in the boxes provided. Carefully type in your JAMB Registration Number as any error committed will not allow your details to be displayed.
Thereafter,

UTME candidates should click on the Get Details button for your JAMB information;
DE candidates should click OK button on the dialog box displayed and enter your names; and
Click on Make Payment link to go to WEBPAY page. Note: UTME Candidates who are qualified for the courses originally chosen can proceed to make payment by supplying the required information. However, UTME Candidates who are not qualified for the course originally chosen are advised to change their course as indicated on the payment page. Note the sum of N2,500 is charged for change of course.
Make Payment
Select your ATM card type (e.g Verve or Master Card)
Enter your Card Number
Enter Card Expiry Date and the card CVV2 (the 3 digits on the reverse side of the card and lastly enter your card pin; and
Then click on Pay.
Please note: (Do not Refresh your browser while the process is going on to avoid multiple deductions from your account. If nothing is displayed after 10 minutes, close the browser and restart again).

After Login, click on Continue Registration Link on the main menu.
Fill in your other bio-data and necessary details truthfully on the webpage. All candidates should upload their Passports by clicking on Browse button and select your picture. Your Passport must not be more than 20KB.
PASSPORT SPECIFICATION
Acceptable format (JPEG)
Picture must be digital passport photograph
Resolution must be at least 200 DPI
Dimension should not be less than 251 × 297 pixels
Each photograph should capture head and top of the shoulders so that the faces take up to 70-80% of the photograph.
Show the eyes looking directly at the camera
Show skin tone naturally
Have a uniform red background
Maximum of 20kb
SIGNATURE SPECIFICATION

Signature must be clearly scanned
Acceptable format (JPEG)
Resolution must be at least 200 DPI
Dimension should not be less than 134 × 33 pixels
Signature should be in black ink and should be on a plain background (no lines)
Signature must be clear and bold
Maximum of 15kb
On completion of bio-data. click on Next Step button then click OK on the message dialog box.
All Direct Entry (DE) candidates should complete the Institution of choice and click on Save then click OK on the message dialog box.
On completion of choice of Institution click Next Step button.
For Direct Entry (DE)
Direct Entry candidates are required to select their Higher Academic Qualification(s) from the drop down and click on Save. On the dialog box click OK;
To add more Higher Academic Qualifications click on qualifications drop down to select your additional qualifications click on save; and
Click on Next Step.
All candidates (UTME and DE) are required to supply their O’ level (O/L) details as follows:
Pick Number of sitting(s) by clicking on the drop-down button
Enter all the required O’ level (O/L) details; and
Click on Submit button then click OK on the message dialog box.
Pre-Admission Screening Registration form;
Payment Receipt.
Note: All candidates are expected to be at the screening centre an hour before their scheduled time and with the above printouts