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The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Continuing Education Progamme (CEP), leading to the award of Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines, for 2016/2017 Academic Session.



PROGRAMMES OFFERED:

Courses will be offered in the following Faculties/Departments in 2016/2017 academic session:

A. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

1. Dept of Agricultural Economics and Extension
2. Dept of Animal Science and Technology
3. Department of Crop Science and Horticulture
4. Department of Fisheries and Aqua culture
5. Department of Food Science and Technology
6. Dept of Forestry and Wildlife Management
7. Dept of Soil Science and Land Resources Mgt

B. FACULTY OF ARTS

1. Dept of English Language and Literature
2. Dept of History and International Studies
3. Department of Igbo, African and Asian Studies
4. Department of Linguistics
5. Dept of Modern and European Languages
6. Department of Philosophy
7. Department of Religion and Human Relations
8. Department of Music.

C. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

1 Dept of Adult Education with Options; Adult Education/ Accountancy, Adult Education /Economics, Adult Education /Marketing, Adult Education/ Mass Communication, Adult Education /Political Science

2. Department of Educational Management & Policy with Options; Education Management & Policy /Accountancy, Education Mgt & Policy/ Business Administration, Education Mgt & Policy/ Health Education, Education Mgt & Policy /Political Science, Education Mgt & Policy /Computer Science, Education Mgt & Policy/ Cooperative Economics & Mgt, Education Management & Policy /Economics, Education Management & Policy/ English, Education Management & Policy/ Igbo, Education Management & Policy/ History.

3. Dept of Early Childhood & Primary Education.

4. Dept of Educational Foundations with Options; Educational Foundations/ English, Educational Foundations /Political Science, Educational Foundations /Economics, Educational Foundations/ Igbo, Educational Foundations/ French, Educational Foundations /History.

5. Dept of Guidance & Counselling with Options; Guidance & Counselling /Psychology, Guidance & Counselling/ Biology.

6. Dept of Human Kinetics and Health Education

7. Dept of Library and Information Science

8. Dept of Science Education with Options; Science Education /Biology, Science Education/ Chemistry, Science Education /Integrated Science, Science Education /Mathematics, Science Education/ Physics, Science Education/ Computer Science

9. Dept of Vocational Education with Options; Business Education/ Accounting, Business Education /Commerce & Cooperative, Business Education /Secretarial Technology, Technical Education – Building/ Woodwork, Technical Education – Auto Mechanical Technology, Technical Education – Electrical /Electronics

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

The minimum academic qualification is exactly the sDations or their equivalents. Faculty /Departmental requirements must also be fulfilled.
Candidates with November/ December 2016 results are not permitted to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

The following procedure should be adopted by the candidates:-

Interested candidates are to visit the Registration point at the CEP Unit and generate RRR for application form fee payment
With the RRR printout, proceed to any Bank within the Campus for payment of application form fee of N10,000.
Then go back to the registration point at the CEP Unit for online Registration.
After registration, candidates are to proceed to the CEP General Office to submit a photocopy of the online Application form printout with photocopies of the claimed qualifications securely attached to the application form on or before Friday, 30th September 2016.
Candidates for Pre-Admission examination must appear physically for Biometric Data Capturing at the CEP Unit Registration Centre between Friday 14th October and Friday 28th October 2016, at 8.00am daily.

Failure to appear for Biometric Capturing automatically disqualifies the candidate from participating in the Pre-Admission examination.

SCREENING EXAM DETAILS

The CEP Pre-Admission examination is scheduled for Saturday November 26th, 2016 by 8:00am.

PLEASE NOTE: NO CANDIDATE WHO IS NOT CAPTURED WILL TAKE THE EXAMINATION

CLOSING DATE

The closing date is on Friday 30th September, 2016.

relativityThe focus of this study is to examine the relationship between employment capacity and literacy rate in nigeria. The relationship seems unhealthy when there is an imbalance in the manifestation of the developmental parameters (employment opportunity vis a vis literacy) in society. In a situation like this,both or any of the socio-human development parameters is either under or over utilised.

On the other hand ,it seems a healthy relationship when both the developmental parameters are correspondingly available, increasing, and accessible to the citizens. Here there is a near optimum or optimum utilisation of the socio-human developmental parameter. A study like this one is absolutely important for the strategic socio-human developmental policy of Nigeria.

This is a major way of modelling Nigeria “s socio-human development to be in consonance with the millenium Development Goal. The implications of the results of this study for entrepreneurial training in flexible learning are consequently expounded in the course of discussing the findings.

A day-long series of workshops, seminars, and training programs during the fest — which culminated with 20 Nigerian students being invited to the recently opened Relativity School in L.A. — showcased the studio’s commitment to global outreach.

“The architecture of storytelling has changed a lot in the last 20 years, and it’s become a lot more global,” says Michael Novak, international advisor for Relativity Education, the studio’s educational outreach program. “The focus … is to be a global center for education and media and story-telling.”

In Nigeria, the studio’s efforts are geared toward helping the prolific Nollywood industry boost production values, leverage digital and other distribution platforms, fight piracy, and tap into the continent’s largest economy to help fund the growth of an industry that the Nigerian government recently estimated to be worth $5 billion a year.

The goal, says Stephen Ozoigbo, who’s leading Relativity’s initiatives across the continent, is to lay the groundwork for Nollywood and other African film industries to become a major player in the global film biz.

“At its core, Relativity Education is looking to support the growth of African content around the world by educating the next generation of African media entrepreneurs,” says Ozoigbo. “It’s not a charity project. It’s a business project.”

On a continent that boasts some of the fastest-growing economies on the planet, he says, the potential is huge.In Nigeria, the studio is in talks with AFRIFF to offer year-round capacity-building programs so that the fest is “not just a November to November” event, but part of something more sustainable. From Nov. 16-21, Relativity is hosting seven industry execs from Zimbabwe, who spent a week meeting with stakeholders and talking to possible partners in the U.S. Ozoigbo says talks are also under way with government bodies in South Africa.

The latest 2016 African University ranking according to webometrics has South African institutions leading the list of Top Universities in Africa.

Since 2004, the Ranking Web (or Webometrics Ranking) is published twice a year (data is collected during the first weeks of January and July for being public at the end of both months), covering more than 20,000 Higher Education Institutions worldwide. Webometrics intend to motivate both institutions and scholars to have a web presence that reflect accurately their activities.

Below is the latest ranking of top universities in Africa from number 1 to 50;

University of Cape Town
Stellenbosch University
University of the Witwatersrand
University of Pretoria
Alexandria University
University of Kwazulu Natal
Cairo University
University of Nairobi
University of the Western Cape
University of Johannesburg
Makerere University
Mansoura University
Rhodes University
American University in Cairo
University of South Africa
North West University
Benha University
Kafrelsheikh University
University of Ibadan
University of the Free State
Ain Shams University
University of Ghana
Assiut University
Zagazig University
Covenant University Ota
Addis Ababa University
University of Khartoum
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Kenyatta University
South Valley University
Université Mohammed Premier Oujda
Obafemi Awolowo University
University of Dar Es Salaam
Université Cadi Ayyad Marrakech
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
University of Tanta
Université des Sciences et de la TechnologieHouariBoumediene
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
University of Zimbabwe
Minia University
Helwan University
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Tshwane University of Technology
Université Abou Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen
Al Azhar University
Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport
University of Lagos
University of Botswana
Minufiya University
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) and Cambridge GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Programmes of the Ashgrove Academy, University of Port Harcourt, for the 2016/2017 Academic Session.
The Academy provides both Day and Boarding Facilities, with limited spaces for boarding students. It prepares candidates for the following programmes:

(i) JUPEB Programme

The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board Programme is for one year. Upon completion of this programme, successful candidates in the Examination would be admitted into the 200 Level Degree Programme of the University of Port Harcourt through the Direct Entry of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

(ii) Cambridge GCE A/L Programme

The Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Programme is also for one year and essentially for candidates who are preparing for overseas studies.

SUBJECTS OFFERED:

The Academy offers the following subjects both for the JUPEB and Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Programmes:

Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Government, Economics, Business Studies,
Literature in English, History, Geography and Christian Religious Studies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(i) JUPEB Programme
Candidates must have a minimum of five(5) Ordinary Level (O/L) credit passes, which
must include, English Language and Mathematics in the relevant subjects in WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO or NABTEB.

(II) Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Programme
Candidates must have a minimum of five(5) Ordinary Level (O/L) credit passes in WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO/IGCSE; three(3) of which, from the candidates’ area of study

HOW TO APPLY:
1. Application Forms can be obtained Online. Log on to www.uniport.edu.ng and click on Application Procedure in Ashgrove Academy; click on “Register”, sign up and print payment slip.

2. Proceed to any of the underlisted Banks to make a non-refundable payment of N20,000.00 (twenty thousand naira), excluding Bank charges and obtain an eTranzact receipt.
Fidelity Bank Plc;
First Bank of Nigeria Plc;
Ecobank Plc;
Access Bank Plc;
First City Monument Bank Plc

3. Login back to your account and verify your payment using the confirmation order number on the eTranzact receipt, fill in the necessary information, upload your passport on the space provided for photograph and print your photocard.

SCREENING OF APPLICANTS

All candidates who have applied for admission into the JUPEB and GCE A/Level Programmes of the Academy will be required to undergo a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at a date to be announced later.

CLOSING DATE:

The Sale of Forms will close on Monday, 26th September, 2016.

Goodluck!

The Anambra State University now known as Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli wishes to inform 2016 JAMB UTME candidates who chose the institution and scored 180 and above to apply for the admission screening exercise of the University.

Application Criteria:

To apply for 2016 ANSU Admission Screening Exercise, candidates are to follow the under-listed processes;

Candidates are to visit the university website www.ansu.edu.ng to generate payment invoice with their JAMB Reg No.
Then proceed to any of the authorized banks with the payment invoice number to pay the sum of N2,950 (being Screening fee- N2,000; Processing fee- N500; Bank charges- N200 and Accessing of result- N250).
Candidates are required to pay to any branch of Fidelity Bank, Ecobank or Zenith Bank Plc.
Access Pin for authorized login into the university website will be issued to candidates at branches of the bank listed above.
Candidates are to upload their recent Passport Photographs, Senior School certificate Examination Results (SSCE), JAMB UTME Result Slip, Email and GSM Numbers while registering online.
Print the Registration slip after completion of application.
NOTE: Candidates will be able to check their results on the website. Candidates whose SSCE Results, UTME Result slips, GSM number, Email and passport photographs are not scanned on their registration forms shall be disqualified from the Screening process.

Candidates shall be notified online the status of the screening process as soon as possible.

Closing Date:

Application ends on Wednesday, 31st August, 2016.

Goodluck!

The Police Service Commission says it will conduct aptitude test for shortlisted applicants for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force yesterday been August 22th across the country.

The Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Mike Okiro, had advised successful applicants who are yet to receive invitation via e-mail should check their names at the state Police Command headquarters in their respective states.

The spokesman said the Commission would ensure that nobody who was successful and qualified for this level of the exercise was left out.

The commission shortlisted 110, 469 out of the 338,250 for the aptitude tests from the 991,438 applications received.

Did you know that over 1.4 million students from around the world came to Europe in 2012 for their higher education… and the numbers are growing every year. With 1000s of universities, research centres and higher education institutions offering world-class study programmes, Europe is the place to be.
Here are the reasons to choose Europe for your higher education:

Careers: Shape your future

Want to get ahead in your career? In the QS 2011 Global Employer Survey , over 60% of employers worldwide said they actively seek or value an international study experience when recruiting. By studying here, you will gain the skills, knowledge and experience that employers value. With strong international business, creative and research sectors, Europe is a great place to build your career.

World-class education: Reach your full potential

World-leading universities, top facilities, inspirational teaching… in Europe, you’re at the centre of an international community with a passion for learning. What makes European universities so strong is the emphasis on creativity, innovation and support – helping you to reach your true potential.

Pioneering research: Be the best

Are you an ambitious researcher looking to boost your career? Europe offers you great opportunities. There were 1.58 million full time equivalent researchers in the EU-27 in 2009. Over the next decade, the European Union is actively looking to attract an additional 1 million researchers! Find out more about research jobs, funding and opportunities in Europe.

Support and friendship: Feel at home

Europe is a welcoming, friendly place for students from all around the world. Europe’s universities and colleges offer support and social activities to help you feel at home and happy. Europe is also a great place to live.

Cultural experience: Have a unique adventure

Studying in Europe is not just about lectures and libraries, it is also a once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover new countries… and to discover yourself too! From the snowy north to the sun-soaked south, across Europe you will find breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, buzzing cities and vibrant cultures waiting for you.

Scholarships and costs: Get value for money

European countries invest in their higher education systems to help make education affordable for students, whilst maintaining high quality standards. Across Europe, tuition fees and living costs compare very well to other study destinations… in fact, in some European countries, study programmes are free of charge! There are lots of scholarships and financial support options available too.

Diversity: Study the way you want

The beauty of Europe is that it offers so much choice. With world-class universities, higher education institutions and research institutes, offering 100,000s of Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree and PhD/Doctoral programmes, plus short-term exchange programmes, you can choose the experience that suits you.

Languages: Learn in English or another leading global business language

There are 24 official languages in the European Union… but did you know that most countries across Europe offer study programmes in English too? You’ll also find programmes taught in other leading global business languages such as Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and more.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will hold its technical meeting on admissions at the Bayero University Kano (BUK) from Monday, 22nd to Friday, 26th August, 2016.

In a statement made available by JAMB’s Head of Media and Information, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the meeting would receive the lists of candidates who had met the admission criteria from the various tertiary institutions for its ratification.

Benjamin said, “We are expecting a full complement of representatives from all the tertiary institutions in the country to attend the meeting.

“They are expected to submit the lists of first choice candidates shortlisted for admission into the respective tertiary institutions, comprising universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

“The board and all other stakeholders will collectively go through the lists to see if they had met the admission criteria.

“The board, if satisfied, will ratify the lists and admission print-outs will be issued to the institutions.”

He said that the names of successful candidates would also be uploaded on the website of respective institutions for candidates to print.

According to him, the admission letters will contain details such as admission status, school and course of study, as well as duration of chosen programme. (NAN)

studentsWhile time spent at college is a fond memory and a happy experience for most, the student life is not without its rough patches. Everyone’s situation is unique, but there are a few problems that almost all college students deal with at least once during their time at school.

If you are on your way to college, get a jump on how to deal with the challenges that may come your way.

1. Time Management
Problem: College is academically challenging. For many, college courses require much more effort than high school classes did. Unlike most high schools, colleges often pack two years of content into one year. Many students take a full 15 credit semester, while others try to cram in up to 18 or even 21 credits. At times, it seems impossibe to stay on top of it all.

Solution: Know your limits. If you can’t handle 18 credits in one semester, it is worth it in the long run to slow down and take only 15. While the purpose of a college education is to learn as much as you can, that doesn’t mean studying all the time. It is important to schedule time for fun and to take breaks to keep your mind fresh and clear. For more ways to manage this kind of academic stress, see this guide of effective study habits.

Schedule your study time and make time for breaks. Also, know your limits. If you are taking too many credits, take fewer next term.
2. Debt
Problem: Tuition costs are rising at alarmingly high rates. Add to that the cost of housing, meals, supplies, transportation, and textbooks, and you have a recipe for unmanageable debt. Most financial advisors recommend borrowing no more than one expects to earn their first year out of college. However, soaring tuition costs make this rule difficult to follow. According to an article in U.S. News, almost half of today’s students say that the cost is making them reconsider finishing their degree. Students are increasingly dropping out of college because they cannot afford the expense. Others are forced to juggle full academic schedules with full-time jobs to make ends meet. Graduating debt-free is almost unheard of.

Solution: Student loans are relatively easy to get. Many students, however, don’t know how repayment works and how many years they may spend paying off their loans. This lack of understanding only adds to the stress. An important part of your education is educating yourself about the structure of the loans you take on to pay for that education. Sit down with a financial advisor to get a firm grasp on the debt you’re taking on.

Consider an on-campus job. Working on-campus will cut out potential transportation expenses and help you stay more focused academically. If you had a job in high school and are going to college locally, see if you can continue working while in school. If you are going away to school, inquire about transferring to a job location near your school. In addition, create a budget for shopping trips and eating out and stick to it.

3. Spreading Yourself Too Thin
Problem: To afford the high price of college tuition, many students must get jobs. Juggling a job, 15 to 18 credits, relationships, and extracurricular activities is extremely difficult. Many students try to cram all of these activities into one day and do not get enough sleep. Without proper rest, students are vulnerable to physical and mental health problems.

Solution: Decide what is important. Prioritize and schedule events, games, meetings, social events, and studies accordingly. Also, be aware of your options when getting a job. Universities often offer jobs that fit into a student’s schedule.

Homesickness is a common and normal challenge for college students, especially those who are far from home and in their first year of school.
4. Homesickness
Problem: Whether they admit it or not, most students will at one point get homesick, especially those who attend a school that is more than three hours away from home. Freshmen suffer more, as it is presumably their first year away from home.

Solution: If you live within three or four hours from home (a comfortable day’s drive), plan to visit home once every month or two. Ask friends and family to email, call, and send care packages. These steps should greatly assist in reducing feelings of homesickness.

Many campuses have support groups for students. Talking to others who are having similar experiences can help. You may even form friendships with some of the people you meet there. Remember that the other students you come into contact with every day may be feeling the same things you are, and you can help each other.

5. Depression
Problem: Every problem on this list can raise a student’s stress level and contribute to emotional lows. Some find temporary relief in partying which, in excess and in the long run, may contribute to depression.

Solution: If stress and depression are an issue, seek professional support. Many campuses have free counseling programs for students. Counselors are trained to listen and help students get back on track.

6.Sickness/Health Conditions
Problem: Heightened stress, poor self-care, and lack of sleep can cause health problems. Living in close quarters also poses health risks and can increase a student’s chances of contracting illnesses.

Solution: Eat healthy, balanced meals. Get a good night’s rest as well. Wash your hands often. If an illness does develop, visit your campus clinic.

7. Social Problems
Problem: If you’re lucky, you’ll make many new friends. Establishing connections and spending time with classmates and roommates is important for building community. However, spending too much time together can be challenging, and conflicts can arise. Social relations can become a distraction.

Solution: Take some time out for yourself. If possible, get away from campus for a break and visit a coffee shop or a mall, take a walk in a neighborhood, or visit a local park. Prioritize time for studying and taking care of yourself. If conflicts do arise and you need help, get your RA or another friend involved.

8. Partying
Problem: Partying in itself is not a problem. Parties can be a great way for students to blow off steam. However, sometimes partying can cause problems. Drugs and alcohol can lead to poor choices, risky behavior, health risks, and even potentially deadly situations. Having sex without sober consent and without taking the necessary precautions can be traumatic, dangerous, and even criminal.

Solution: While parties are important, enjoy them in a responsible and legal way so you don’t create problems for yourself or others. Know your limits. Ask for a ride home if you’ve been drinking. Keep track of your friends and make sure they’re being safe, too. Make sure to eat and drink enough water when consuming alcohol. Carry a condom. Understand what it means to have “affirmative consent.”

9. Relationships
Problem: Relationships are good, but they can be overwhelming. Sometimes they take a lot of time and can begin to encroach on your education. There are times in every relationship when a couple will have a disagreement which can distract them from schoolwork and add to stress levels. Break-ups can drive some students even further into depression.

Solution: Relationship advice is hard to give, since the solution varies on a case-by-case basis. Establish a clear communication of your needs and expectations from the outset. If you do break up, consult with a school counselor to work through the experience.

10. Choosing a Major
Problem: There is a lot of pressure to choose a major. It is easy to think that your major will determine your future career and how much money you will make, which means that making the right decision now feels hugely important (and stressful).

Solution: College majors are important, but they do not chisel your future career or wages into stone. Choose something that you like. If you are unsure about what major to choose, choose something broad and versatile, such as communications. Many students who get their undergraduate degrees in one field progress to get a Master’s degree in a different area. Worrying too much about your major is simply not worth it. Focus instead on gaining knowledge and life skills.

Fifty students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) were arraigned on Friday at a magistrate court sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, for arson and destruction of properties.

The peaceful campus of the institution and the adjoining communities had slipped into chaos last Thursday when a peaceful protest by the students turned violent.

At least five persons – two students and three police officers, were said to have been injured when a detachment of policemen drafted to contain the highly incensed students, clashed with them.

For over five hours, the students took to the Alabata road and Abeokuta – Ibadan road and helped by people suspected to be street urchins and miscreants, they set ablaze nine vehicles, vandalized scores of others in their trail.

The church where FUNAAB Vice – Chancellor, Prof Olusola Oyewole is the founder and General Overseer, and located few metres away from the Headquarters of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force(NPF), was not spared of the students’ wrath.

The church’s window panes, doors and properties were vandalized. Worshippers’ and visitors’ vehicles packed at the premises of the church were also damaged.

On Friday, the Police arraigned 50 persons in connection with the chaos and destruction. While 43 of the accused persons were charged in suit number, MA/429c/2016, the other seven were charged in a separate case with charge number, MA/430c/2016.

But the offences for which they were all arraigned however remained the same.

The Students who were ferried to the court in many Police vehicles were charged with arson, taking part in an unlawful assembly, riot and malicious damage of properties including a Toyota Camry Saloon Car belonging to one Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ariyo Adejuwon.

They were also accused of “willfully and unlawfully set fire to Osiele Police Station, property of Nigeria Police Force” and “willfully and unlawfully destroyed or damaged louvers property of Divine Height Bible Church Kotopo, Abeokuta.”

The Police prosecutors, Sunday Eigbejiale and Emmanuel Kayode informed the court that the offences were committed at Camp Area of Abeokuta in the Abeokuta Magistrate District.

They also told the court that the offences are punishable under section 516(a), 443(a), 70, 71 and 451 of Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2006.

The accused persons however pleaded not guilty to the offences.

Bunmi Adelabu, one of the counsel, applied for their bail before Magistrate Sofowora Oriyomi, arguing that the accused persons are presumed innocent until otherwise proven by the court.

The prosecutors opposed the bail applications.

Delivering her ruling on the application, Magistrate Sofowora admitted the accused persons to bail with N100, 000 each with two sureties in the like sum.

One of the sureties, according to the Court, must be a guardian or parent of the accused person, resident in Abeokuta, depose to affidavit of means while each of them must be a regular tax payers with evidence of tax payment in the last one year.

Magistrate Sofowora also ruled that two passport-size photograph each of the sureties and the accused person be attached to the bail bond while the addresses of the sureties should be verified by the court ordeal.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission to the Niger Delta University (NDU), Basic Studies for the Sciences and Arts for the 2016/2017 Academic Session.

The programme is designed to improve the performance of Secondary School Leavers in the UTME and equivalent examinations. It should be noted that preference will be given to candidates of the programme in the University Admission process.

Available Faculty and Courses:

1) Faculty of Agriculture
Department of: Economics, Extension and Rural Sociology, Crop and Soil Science, Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, Animal Science.

2) Faculty of Arts
Department of: English and Literary Studies, History and Diplomacy, Theatre Arts, Philosophy, Religious Studies.

3) Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Department of: Bio-Chemistry, Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science,

4) Faculty of Education
Department of: Teacher Education, Educational Foundations, Vocational /Industrial Technology.

5) Faculty of Engineering
Department of: Agricultural/ Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering /Hydrology, Electrical/ Electronics Engineering, Mechanical /Marine Engineering, Petroleum Engineering.

6) Faculty of Law
Department of: Law.

7) Faculty of Management Sciences
Department of: Finance and Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Accountancy, Insurance, Business Administration Management, Marketing, Office Information Management.

Faculty of Nursing
Department of: Nursing.

9) Faculty of Pharmacy
Department of: Pharmacy.

10) Faculty of Science
Department of: Biological Science, Geology.

11) Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of: Economics, Geography /Environmental Management, Political Science, Sociology.

Admission Criteria

Applicants must have Five (5) O’ Levels Credit relevant to the proposed course of study, including English Language.
Admission is open to candidate that are awaiting the release of the most recent WAEC and NECO School Certificate Examination results as well as those who have attempted and are still preparing to resit the exams.
HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are to buy the One Year Basic Programme Authorisation ePin from any Branch of Diamond Bank Plc nationwide for N5,000.00 only. You should use your GSM Phone number as the Buyer ID,
Visit the NDU Basic Studies application portal on http://basic.ndu.edu.ng and follow the instructions on the wizard,
Ensure you provide two valid and working GSM Phone numbers. You will be contacted through these numbers,
Ensure you cross check and preview the information filled in,
Print out the completed application form.

Note: Admission to Degree Programme in the University will also depend on candidates’ performance in the current JAMB/UTME. The programme is Once (1) Academic Year (2016/2017).

Closing Date:

The application is on going till August 31st, 2016.

The management of Cross River University of Technology, (CRUTECH) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Postgraduate programmes in the 2016/2017 Academic Year leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD) and Postgraduate Degrees of Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in the following Faculties/ Departments.

1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are available in the following Departments as indicated below:

(i) Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
(a) Agricultural Economics – PGD, M. Sc.
(b) Agricultural Extension – PGD, M. Sc.

(ii) Department of Agronomy
(a) Agronomy – PGD, M. Sc.

(iii) Department of Animal Science
(a) Animal Science – PGD, M. Sc.
(b) Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry – PGD, M. Sc., Ph. D

(iv) Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
(a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – PGD, M. Sc., Ph. D

(v) Department of Forestry and Wildlife Resources
(a) Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management – PGD, M. Sc.

2. FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas and Master of Science degrees are available in the Department of Mass Communication.

(i) Department of Mass Communication
(a) Mass Communication – PGD, M. Sc.

3. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas (PGDE), and Master of Education (M. Ed.) degrees are available as indicated in the following Departments:

(i) Department of Educational Foundations and Administration
(a) Education – PGDE
(b) Education Management – M. Ed.
(c) Guidance and Counseling – M. Ed
(d) Educational Psychology – M. Ed
(e) Educational Measurement and Evaluation – M. Ed

(ii) Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology
(a) Science Education – M. Ed
(b) Technical Education – M. Ed

4. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master of Science and Master of Engineering degrees are available in the Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

(i) DEPARTMENTOF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
(a) Power Systems and Machines – PGD, M. Sc., M. Eng
(b) Electronic Communication Engineering – PGD, M. Sc., M. Eng.
(c) Control Systems Engineering – PGD, M. Sc. M. Eng.

5. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are available as in indicated in the following Departments:
(i) Department of Architecture
(a) Architecture – PGD, M. Tech.
(ii) Department of Estate Management
(a) Estate Management – PGD
(iii) Department of Urban and Regional Planning
(a) Landscape Planning – PGD
(b) Urban and Regional Planning – PGD

(iv) Department of Visual Arts and Technology
(a) Visual Arts and Technology – PGD, MA (Arts Education) and MFA

6. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master of Science, Master
of Business Administration (MBA) degrees are available as in indicated in the following Departments:

(i) Department of Accountancy
(a) Accountancy – PGD, M. Sc.
(b) Finance – PGD, M. Sc.

(ii) Department of Business Administration
(a) Business Administration – PGD, M. Sc., MBA

7. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are available as in indicated in the following departments:

(i) Department of Biological Sciences
(a) Biology – PGD
(b) Plant Breeding and Genetics – M. Sc. , Ph. D
(c) Parasitology – M. Sc. , Ph. D
(d) Microbiology – M. Sc. , Ph. D

(ii) Department of Mathematics/Statistics
(a) Mathematics – PGD, M. Sc.
(b) Statistics – PGD, M. Sc. , Ph. D

(iii) Department of Physics
(a) Pure Physics – PGD, M. Sc.
(b) Solid State Physics – PGD, M. Sc.
(c) Geo-Physics /Environmental Physics – PGD, M. Sc.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL
Candidates seeking for admission into all the programmes of the Cross River University of Technology must possess a minimum of 5 credits including English Language and four other relevant subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. Candidates with ‘0’ Level Examination results for 2014 or before must present original copies of their certificates. Statements of results and/or Result Slips will not be accepted.
In all cases, written letters of permission from employers are necessary requirement for workers seeking for admission.
In addition to the general requirements, candidates are expected to fulfill the specific requirements in their chosen areas of study for the different programmes as follows:

(A) DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

(i) A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of third class honours in the relevant field of study from the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.

(ii) A Higher National diploma (HND) at a minimum of Lower Credit level in the relevant field of study obtained from any Institution accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.

(a) Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Extension(PGD – AEE).
A Bachelor’s degree as specified in the entry requirements (A)(i) in Economics, Sociology or Sociology and Anthropology may be also admitted.

(b) Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Extension (PGD – AEE)
A Bachelor’s degree or HND as specified in (A)(i), (A)(ii) in any of the related subjects disciplines (Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics and Breeding, etc.) may be accepted . However, only the Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science/ Animal Health is acceptable for the PGD in Animal Science.

(c) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
A Higher National diploma (HND) at Lower Credit level in any discipline from any Institution accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH may also be accepted.

(d) Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical /Electronic Engineering (PGD – EE)
A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of second class, lower division in Physics, Mathematics and/or Physics/ Electronics obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH may also be accepted.

(e) Postgraduate Diploma in Biology (PGD – B)
A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Microbiology and Biochemistry OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the Agricultural Sciences at Second Class, Lower Division obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH may also be accepted.

(f) Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Microbiology (PGD-AM).
Same as the requirements for (e)(PGD – B) except that the candidate must possess a minimum of second class degree at Lower Division in Biology or related subjects.

(g) Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics (PGD-M) and Statistics (PGD – S).
A Bachelor’s degree in any field of Physical Sciences or related subject disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering Physics, Engineering, etc). obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH OR Higher National Diploma (HND) at a minimum of Lower Credit level in the field of Physical Sciences or related subject disciplines as above obtained from any Institution accredited by NBTE and recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH may also be accepted.

(h) Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration(PGD – BA)
A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of second Class, Lower Division in any other related discipline obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH may also be accepted.

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Planning (PGD – LP)
A Higher National diploma (HND) at a minimum of Lower Credit Level from any accredited Institution OR Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering Sciences and Social Sciences may also be accepted.

(j) Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (PGD – URP)
Same as the requirements for (PGD – LP) Additionally, HND (Lower Credit) OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law may be accepted.

(B) MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

(i) A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of Second class, Lower division Level (with a minimum cumulative Grade Point average, CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.00 on a 5 – point scale) in the relevant field or its equivalent obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.

(ii) A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of third class honours plus a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.00 on a 5.0 point scale) in the relevant field obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.

(iii) A Higher National Diploma (HND) at a minimum of Lower Credit level (minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.00 on a 5.0 point scale) in the relevant field of study obtained from any Institution accredited by NBTE and recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH plus a Postgraduate Diploma (minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.0 on a 5. Point scale) in the relevant field of study obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.

SPECIAL CASES
(i) M.Sc. Degree in Agriculture
A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of second class, Lower Division level (minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.00 on a 5.0 – point scale) in any field of Agriculture or related subject disciplines (Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics and Breeding, etc.)
(ii) M. Sc. Degree in Mass Communication
A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of Second Class, lower Division (minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 – point scale) in any field of Communication (Journalism, Agricultural Journalism, Communication Studies, Communication Arts, etc) from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.
Candidates with a CGPA lower than 3.00 maybe considered upon evidence of outstanding professional practice.

Available M. Sc. Research Areas include:
• Organizational Communication
• International Communication
• Communication Law and Regulation
• News Media Communication
• Political Communication
• Strategic Communication
• Social and Behaviour Change Communication

(iii) M. Ed. in Science Education and Technical Education.
The Candidates’ Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma as specified in the entry requirements (B)(i), (ii) and (iii) must be in Natural/Applied Sciences, or Engineering, Technology Education or any related discipline.
(iv) M. Ed. Degree
The candidates’ Bachelor’s degree or HND as specified in the entry requirements (B) (i), (ii) and (iii)) may be in any discipline.
(v) M. Sc. and M. Eng. Degrees
A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of Second Class, Upper Division in Electrical and / or Electronic Engineering or its equivalent obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.

OR
A Bachelor’s degree at a minimum of Second Class, Upper Division in any of the Physical Sciences (Physics, Mathematics and / or Physics/ Electronics) plus a PGD in the relevant field obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.

OR
A Higher National Diploma at a minimum of Upper Credit level in Electrical and /or Electronic Engineering or its equivalent obtained from any Institution accredited by NBTE and recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH plus a PGD in the relevant field obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.
(vi) M. Sc. Degree in Accountancy
Besides the modes of entry specified in (B)(i),(ii) and (iii), an MBA (with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 – point scale or 3.0 – on a 5 – point scale in Accountancy may be considered.
(vii) M.Sc. Degree in Finance
The HND, Bachelor’s degree and PGD as specified in the entry requirements (B)(i),(ii) and (iii) may be in Finance, Banking, Accountancy, Economics, Insurance or Actuary Science, MBA in Finance, Banking and Accountancy may also be considered.
(viii) M. Sc. Degree in Business Administration
The Bachelor’s degree required must be at Second Class, Upper Division level in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Economics or any other related discipline.
Bachelor’s degree at Second Class, Lower Division will require in addition a PGD in the areas listed above.
MBA in any of the areas listed above may also be considered.

(ix) M. Sc. Degree in Plant Breeding, Parasitology and Microbiology.
The Bachelor’s degree, HND and PGD as specified in the entry requirements (B)(i), (ii) and (iii) may be in Biology, Botany Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or any other related subject.

(x) M. Sc. degree in Pure Physics, Solid State Physics, Geo-Physics/Environmental Physics
The HND, Bachelor’s degree and PGD as specified in the general entry requirements (B)(i), (ii) and (iii)) may be in Physics or any related Physical Sciences and Engineering.

C. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) PROGRAMMES

(i) Ph. D Degree in Agriculture
A good Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree in any field of agriculture or any of the related subject disciplines (Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics and Breeding, etc.) with eligible average scores not less than 60% or CGPA not less that 4.0 at the Master’s degree level. In all cases, only holders of Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science/Animal Health can be admitted into the Ph.D programme in Animal Science.

ii Ph.D Degree in Plant Breeding, Parasitology and Microbiology
A good Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Plant Breeding, Parasitology and applied Microbiology, with eligible scores of not less than 60% or CGPAs of not less than 4.0 at the master’s degree level, or a good Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biology (with eligible average scores of not less than 60% or CGPAs of not less than 4.0 at the Master’s degree level), but with a PGD in any of the following: Plant Breeding, Parasitology and Applied Microbiology.

(iii) Ph.D Degree In Statistics
A good master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Statistics with eligible average scores of not less than 60% or CGPAs of not less that 4.0 at the master’s Degree level, OR a good Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Mathematics (with eligible average scores of not less than 60% or CGPAs of not less that 4.0 at the Master’s degree level plus a PGD in Statistics.



DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Programmes are undertaken either Full-time or Part-time. All Postgraduate programmes begin with classroom course work and end with project work for Postgraduate Diplomas or thesis/dissertations for Master of Science (M. Sc. Or M. Sc.), Master of Arts (MA. Or M. A.), Master of Fine Arts (MFA or M. F. A.), Master of Education (MEd. Or M. Ed.), Master of Engineering (MEng. Or M. Eng.}, Master of Technology (MTech. Or M.Tech.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph D. Or Ph. D.) Degrees.

(A) Full Time Studies
The duration for full-time studies varies depending on the nature of the programme:

(i) Post Graduate Diplomas:
For any of the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes, a registered candidate shall spend a minimum of 12 calendar months (one academic session) and not more than 24 months within which period he/she will be expected to satisfy all the requirements for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma. However, for Professional PGD in Landscape Planning and Urban and Regional Planning the minimum is 18 months and not more than 27 months.

(ii) Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Education, Master of Engineering, and Master of Technology Degrees:

For any of the listed Masters’ Programmes, a registered candidate shall spend a minimum of 18 calendar months and not more than 24 months within which period he/she will be expected to satisfy all the requirements for the award of the Master’s Degree.

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy Degrees:
For any of the Doctorate Degree programmes, a registered candidate shall spend a minimum of 36 calendar months and not more than 60 months within which period he/she will be expected to satisfy all the requirements for the award of the Doctorate Degree.

(B) PART-TIME STUDIES
The duration for Part time studies takes much longer than the full-time programmes. In all cases, part time studies are expected to run for at least one and a half times the minimum period that is stipulated for equivalent full time studies.

HOW TO APPLY

Prospective applicants should log in to www.crutech.edu.ng and browse the available courses, options and requirements before making any payments.
Interested candidates are required to obtain the application forms using the following guidelines:
A. Pay the sum of ten thousand Naira ( N10,000.00) only at Zenith Bank PLC, 34 Chamley Street, Calabar. Please note that CRUTECH will not be liable for any payment made into any account in any bank other than the designated bank.
B. Prospective candidates shall be required thereafter to approach The Postgraduate School, CRUTECH, where they exchange their Bank Tellers (indicating payment of the prescribed non-refundable application fees) for CRUTECH official receipts that will entitle them to collect Application Forms, and Transcript Request Forms.
C. Applicants are advised to dispatch the Transcript Request Forms to their former Institutions/Universities and to complete their Application Forms properly to meet submission requirements.
D. Applicants are advised to ensure that each completed Application Form is accompanied with the following documents:
– Evidence of payment of the N10,000.00 (non-refundable application fee) for the purchase of the application form at the bank (Clean photocopy of CRUTECH receipt);
– Three completed referee report forms (at least one from candidate’s former Institution and/or present employer), no application forms shall be considered without the three completed Referees’ reports;
– Photocopies of qualifying certificates, including 0′ Level certificates. Original certificates must be presented for sighting /screening on admission. Awaiting Results documents are not admissible;
i. Transcript(s) from your former Institutions /Universities. No Application forms shall be considered without the Transcripts of the candidate;
ii. Your National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or Exemption letter;
Evidence of Release (EOR) by your Employer. For Candidates who are workers, but are applying for full-time studies.
Permission to undertake a programme of study by your employer for candidates who are workers but are applying for part-time studies.

MODE OF SUBMISSION

Duly Completed Application Forms with all the required attachments and/or inclusions are to be forwarded /submitted in duplicate, in one large brown envelope addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar/Secretary
The Postgraduate School,
Cross River University of Technology,
Calabar, Cross River State,
P.M.B. 1123, Ekpo Abasi Street, Calabar,
Cross River State,
Nigeria.

CLOSING DATE

The deadline for the submission of completed Application Forms is four (4) weeks from the date of this publication. Any Application Form(s) that is received after the above date will not be considered.

The management of University of Nsukka wishes to inform the public that the following new Postgraduate programme of the Department of Agricultural and Bio resources Engineering for the 2016/2017 session are now available and interested applicants can proceed to apply for these programmes.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

-Power Systems, Machineries and Mechatronic Engineering.
-Soil and Water Resources Engineering.
-Food and Bioprocess Engineering.
-Structure and Environmental Control Engineering.
-Biomass and Renewable Energy Engineering.
-Aquaqcultural Engineering.
-Forest Engineering.
-Ecological Engineering.

The management of Federal Polytechnic, Oko wishes to inform all candidates who obtained a score of 180 and above in the 2016 UTME examination conducted by JAMB, and chose the Polytechnic as their choice institution, that the sale of forms for the Post-UTME Admission Screening Exercise has commenced.



Available courses are as follows:

A. SCHOOL OF ARTS, DESIGN & PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

a. Fine & Applied Arts with options in: i. Ceramics ii. Graphics iii. Painting iv. Sculpture
b. Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
c. Printing Technology.

B. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES

Business Administration & Management
Marketing
Public Administration
Hospitality Management and Tourism
Office Technology & Management

C. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electricals/ Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Agricultural Engineering

D. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Architectural Technology
Building Technology
Estate Management
Quantity Surveying
Urban & Regional Planning
Surveying & Geo-Informatics

E. SCHOOL OF FINANCIAL STUDIES

Accountancy
Banking & Finance
Insurance

F. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Library & Information Science
Mass Communication

G. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Computer Science
Maths /Statistics
Food Technology
Home & Rural Economics
Hospitality Management
Science Laboratory Technology with options in: i.Biology ii.Chemistry iii. Biology /Microbiology iv. Microbiology v. Physics with Electronics.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should visit the school website: www.federalpolyoko.edu.ng
Under Admissions, Click on Online Application Forms
On the “Generate Invoice” page, fill in your details ACCURATELY and click the “Submit” button
Print the Invoice and proceed to the designated banks with the print-out to pay for the Admission Screening Registration
Make payments using the generated ‘Invoice Number’
Return to the school website (www.federalpolyoko.edu.ng) to complete and submit the Online Application Form. Please, review your information before submitting your application online.
Print your “Acknowledgement Slip”

CLOSING DATE

Yet to be announced.

Thanks!

JFTC International Essay Competition

Program(s) Offered: Essay writing
Program Level: Competition / Contest
Provider: Japan Foreign Trade Council
Country to Write in: Any country
JFTC is currently accepting entries for the JFTC Essay Competition 2016. Submissions will be accepted until the announced deadline date and time, as below.
Eligibility
Anyone can apply for the essay competition, regardless of nationality or age.

Language:

English (4,000words) or Japanese (10,000characters). Each essay MUST BE accompanied by an essay summary of no more than 400words in English/ 1,000 Japanese characters.
One diagram or chart is counted as 200 words. If the number of the words, including diagram or charts, is less than half of 4,000 words or more than the limitation, such work could be disqualified. Terms of Reference:

Essays must be submitted in the specified format sheet downloaded from the JFTC website. Unless both essay title and summary are presented, such application shall be deemed incomplete and will NOT be evaluated.
All submissions must be original and should be submitted with an entry form completely filled out.
When you indicate sources cited, please put them concisely. Submitted work will not be returned.
Essays developed by teams will be accepted under the name of the representative of the team. Please be noted that when an essay developed by a team were awarded, only the representative of the team would be invited. When the result of the evaluation is announced, the name of the team is publicized.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries worldwide

Participating Institutions
The Japan Foreign Trade Council, Inc. (JFTC), Tokyo, Japan

Essay Topic
“Searching for a New Initiative in Global Trade and the Role of Japanese Companies.”

==> Visit the official website to understand the context within which to write this essay, and then send your constructive suggestions from a global viewpoint based on innovative ideas for a new meaning of “global trade and the role of Japanese companies” which would enable sustained prosperity in the world.

Number of awards
Four (4) prizes will be won – see below.

Scholarship benefits
The Prizes include:

One Grand Prize of 1,000,000yen
Three Prizes for Excellence of 200,000yen each

The award winners from abroad will be provided with a round-trip air ticket to Tokyo, Japan to attend the award ceremony to be held on January 5, 2017.

Method of Application
All essays must be type-written on the Specified Essay Format which can be downloaded from the Entry Page. Please fill in the information needed and upload the essay through the Entry Page.

It is important to read the FAQ page and also visit the official webpage (link to it is below) for complete information on the essay topic, and how to apply to this essay competition.

PLEASE NOTE:
JFTC CANNOT accept any essays after the deadline date and time. The entry page will be really congested at around the deadline time. It is recommended to apply earlier to avoid technical difficulty accessing the page.

The Japan Foreign Trade Council, Inc. (JFTC) was founded in June 1947 as a core private-sector organization in the area of international trade, with nationwide membership of private companies and organizations. Its direct antecedents comprised four trade promoting organizations which functioned in the early postwar years prior to the re-commencement of private trade. Following the dramatic changes in Japan’s economic and trade environments which began in the 1970s, the JFTC was reorganized in June 1986 to take the form of a trade-industry association with trading companies and trading organizations as its core members.

Application Deadline: 9 September 2016
Open to International Applicants: Yes

The Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri wishes to inform all prospective students who chose the college as their First choice institution and scored up to 180 and above in 2016/2017 JAMB UTME that application for Admission Screening Exercise has commenced.


How To Apply:

Visit the College website www.alvanikoku.edu.ng
Click on prospective students to enter the login page.
Click on START A NEW REGISTRATION.
Enter your JAMB Reg. No.
Fill the screening Reg. form to obtain your portal ID /screening fee code.
Upload your passport and submit
Proceed to the Alvana Microfinance Bank (AMFB) with your screening fee code to pay your screening fee of N2,500 and get your scratch card from the Bank.
Come back to the portal to complete your screening form.
Correctly enter your O’level results
Upload your Jamb result slip, O’level result, Birth Certificate and L.G.A. Identification
Confirm your entries
Submit the application form.
Print your acknowledgement slip.
Wait for publication of admission from the College. Applicants are advised to follow the process step by step to avoid silly mistakes or errors.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the UTME & Direct Entry Admission into Paul University Degree Programme for 2016/2017 Academic Session.
ELIGIBILITY– Eligible candidates must possess a minimum of 5 credits at not more than two sittings in at least 5 subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) relevant to the candidates’ desired course of study in the University.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Both UTME & D.E candidates, who made Paul University their first choice in JAMB and those, who did not make it their first choice, but are interested in attending Paul University should complete the online Application form.

Interested candidates should go to any of the following bank and make a deposit of two thousand, five hundred naira (N2,500) Application fee, and collect his/her payment teller.

Bank Name: Zenith Bank PLC
Account Name: Paul University, Awka
Account Number: 1012421366.

OR

Bank name: Access Bank PLC
Account Name: Paul University, Awka
Account Number: 0019935560.

With the payment teller, the candidate goes to our 2016/2017 UTME/DE Admissions Portal on our website and completes the Application form, ensuring that he/she state the Bank and the teller number of his/her payment.

Candidates should also indicate clearly their telephone number and email address, as these will be used in communicating to them on successful admission.

On successful submission of the application by clicking Submit Application button, the candidate is notified on the screen with a link to print his/her Application Form as well as a mail being sent to his/her e-mail address if email was provided during filling the form from where he/she can subsequently print out a copy of the submitted application. If you did not get the notification on your Inbox, quickly check your SPAM box.

Paul University will acknowledge the Applications of qualified candidates and advise them to wait for Provisional Admission Letter from JAMB. If you do not have this document, click here to get yours

With the Provisional Admission Letter from JAMB, the student will now visit www.pauluniversity.edu.ng for the payment of Acceptance fee of twenty thousand naira (N20,000) and commencement of Registration.

The admitted candidates will be expected to pay the yearly Portal Access Fee of N2,000 with the Acceptance fee.

Candidate can make their payments using any of the following channels:
i) Bank Deposit and follow the Payment procedure to submit their payment details and commence registration.
ii) Online Payment using ATM card and the Payment procedure to submit their payment details and commence registration. Candidate who opts for the using of ATM cards will be required to pay 2% processing commission.

The Deadline is yet to be announced!

Goodluck as we keep you posted,thanks.

Now,I wish to share with you what I learnt from the medical school. Here we go.
A.. SUCCESS IS GOALS.
On the night our final results were released, the Teaching Hospital environment changed. The city saw massive activities. Ladies and gentlemen gathered at cool joints to celebrate and be grateful for all the blessings life had bestowed upon them. In a certain joint, one cool guy, the wisest among us stood up in our midst and said, “Success is goals. All else is commentary”
We all nodded in agreement to his wisdom.
The exam that will take you by surprise is the one you didn’t prepare for. Set goals for success.
B.. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A GENIUS IN MEDICINE.
People usually think that medical students are the most intelligent people. That is partly true. Usually, the most intelligent pool of students from various secondary schools apply to study medicine every year. But when they enter medical school, they must learn to drop the genius myth. We have seen the brightest chap who humbled WAEC and JAMB with high scores drop out from 2nd MBBS exam. Stuffs happen. Get ready for them. In the words of Donald Trump, ” There will be no guarantees, but being prepared sure beats being taken unawares.”

C..ANY AVERAGE STUDENT CAN STUDY MEDICINE.
There is no truer statement. In medicine, your only challenge is to just make sure you know a lot. Cram everything. Read, read and read again. No flash of genius. If I have a very intelligent child, I’ll send him to study aeronautical engineering, nuclear physics, or computer engineering. Truth is that an average student can pass through medicine if he can sit down and read. For nuclear physics, what will you do with those long equations? Just asking. I consider calculus, matrix, scalars and vectors, mechanics, quantum theory of light, and every other thing involving long equations to be more difficult to crack than biology.
D..NOT ALL PARAMEDICAL STUDENTS HATE MEDICAL STUDENTS; BUT THERE IS A HATE.
As a student, I enjoyed the friendship of nursing students, radiography students, medical labouratory students, and physiotherapy students. Those that like their course can give you so much fun. You can rub minds on any issue with them, from religion to romance. But there are bitter ones who wrote JAMB severally for medicine before they were offered something else. They refuse to like your pictures on facebook, and will never follow you back on twitter. When someone makes a snarl comment at you on facebook, they are the first to click like. How do you handle such people? Kill their power to hurt you by ignoring them. Get on only with the cheerful ones with healthy self esteem. They are extremely intelligent, and you can learn from them.
E..MEDICAL STUDENTS ARE NOT FLIRTS. Where do we even find the time? If you have a medical student as your boyfriend or girlfriend, you can be rest assured that he or she is not cheating on you, because we have no time for that. We do not have time to gist on Nneoma’s bossom, nor Amaka’s straight legs. When you have been harrassed by the consultants and resident doctors for not answering basic questions on Hypertension or Diabetis during rounds, you’ll discover that the firmness of Nneoma’s bosom makes no sense to your career.

You have to read your books, because reading your books is your surest bet of leaving that jungle of academic intimidation and harrasment called medical school.
F..TIME IS PRECIOUS. NEVER WASTE IT. That’s all. You’ll know this on the night before surgery long and short case exams. Suddenly, you remember all you could have read, but the big day is few hours away. Never joke with your time.
G..YOU CAN PAY YOUR WAY THROUGH SCHOOL. I did it, despite the fact that I came from a middle class family where money for education at least was not a problem at all. When we were in first year, we started applying for every available scholarship. One of my guys got about 5 scholarships. We wrote for AGIP, TOTAL, SHELL, NNPC, LNGN, MTN, AGBAMI patners, Federal Government, Essay competitions that have prize money, etc. Aside scholarships, I also won national and local essay competions which had cash prizes. I put my gifting to profit. So every year, we receive lump sums of cash that are in six digits. I helped my friends and school mentees (academic children) with money. I sponsored the fellowship outreaches and Agape love weekends. I had the money.
You see, life can be so easy. Dont complain anymore.
H.. AS A MEDICAL STUDENT, PRETTY LADIES WILL FALL FOR YOU EFFORTLESSLY. USE THIS PRIVILEDGE WISELY.
When I was a medical student, I often went to school of nursing building within the Teaching Hospital to go and read. I noticed how nicely those girls greet me once they knew I was a medical student. They were all pretty, lovely ladies. I seized the chance. At every opportunity I get, I share with them timeless principles for living from the Bible.

One day, I put a word to one of their lecturers who permitted me to organise a closed door seminar for the nursing students. The hall was colorful and packed to the brim on the seminar day. When I was introduced, I rose up I taught them all I knew about life, faith and success. I did more of this later on, in the main University campus, till I left school.
Use your chances intelligently, guarded with integrity. It could be the small beginning of greater things.
I..TALK LESS and DO MORE.
I have observed that proud people do not always deliver during exams. They love to brag. Sometimes, they repeat a class even. Never engage in an academic discussion that seems determined to declare who knows most, and who knows least. Shut up your mouth and win such arguments through results. Let your results show on the board when the chips are down.
J.. SMART WORK PLUS NETWORK MAKES HARDWORK LOOK ORDINARY.
True talk! I have observed that most lecturers’ children pass exams at one sitting, not because they have the questions before the exam day. Far from it. They simply know the secrets of hitting it once. Their parents, who are also doctors share experiences with them and mentor them. While we are killing ourselves with Last’s Anatomy textbook, the lecturer’s daughter has been told that the questions always come from Keith Moore’s Anatomy textbook.
We work hard, they work smart. They can connect also with their parents’ connections (other lecturers) for leverage if they are ever met in a viva room with the same lecturer. You can’t resist giving your colleagues daughter maximum marks in oral exams. That’s network.
Smart work plus network beats hardwork.
K.. YOU NEED PEOPLE.
Reach out to your classmates and lecturers. Nobody goes far in life in isolation.

In my long case surgery exam, the two consultant surgeons that examined me were not just my teachers. They were my friends. We are all in the Gilead Medical Team in my church (Winners’ Chapel). They knew me to be honest, so their wives and little kids soon fell in love with me. I go to their house to eat rice and chicken on sundays, and to cool off from the stress of school.

So when I met them in my surgery long case, I talked with confidence. I answered all the questions they asked me. Perhaps it was my mindset that they will never ask me a question to fail me that made me attempt all the questions as if they were cheap.

I got maximum mark in sugery long case that day. I got 58/100. I know you’re wondering why 58 is a maximum mark right? Well, its a tradition in my school. I don’t know for other medical schools in Nigeria. No one gets above 60 in oral exams, even if you quote things as it is given in textbooks and notebooks. 60% is like 100% in oral exams. This then means that your chances of failing and repeating in medical school is very high since pass mark is 50%.
Reach out in friendship to people today. Join associations. They help too.The last is that
L..YOU NEED GOD.
I put this last, but it is the most important thing I learnt in medical school. You can not fail when God is with you. But even if you fail any exam and God is with you, you didn’t fail at all. Your day of glory is just a stone throw away. Never ever give up. Later success will make the friends that left you to come back; this time, no longer as friends but as fans.
Thanks!!!

The new management of the National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced the indefinite suspension of the recently announced recruitment exercise by the former Executive Secretary, Prof. Julius Okojie.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the commission, Ibrahim Yakasai, the indefinite suspension was due to the urgent need for the new management to restructure the commission for greater efficiency and service delivery in the discharge of its regulatory functions.

Yakasai said that the commission regrets the inconveniences caused by the suspension.

It would be recalled that the vacancy announcement was published on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in three (3) National dailies, Guardian, Punch and Daily Trust calling for applications to fill vacant positions in the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Serena, who graduated from Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, last year, has chosen to attend Syracuse University, United States, to study Bio-Medical Engineering.

According to Punch, she reportedly chose Syracuse University because of the institution’s world-class research laboratory and a $51,000 scholarship offer.

Serena, in a recent interview, disclosed that she aspires to be a medical engineer. The teenager intends to study medicine as a second degree.

According to the girl“I feel very honoured and I feel it is an opportunity to work harder. I know that I have to justify the offer. I chose Syracuse University because it has a very good research lab and the offer came with $51,000 scholarship. I have always loved Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geography.

“My hope is to study medicine for a second degree, but I would love to be a medical engineer. Most of the medical equipment in the country are imported and I would like a situation where medical equipment is manufactured here in Nigeria.

“My parents are my role models, but I am also inspired by anyone who is hard working, anyone who puts so much efforts into what they do,” she said.

Some of the universities where she was offered admission include Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, New York University, among others.

The management of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana invites prospective candidates to apply for the Admission Screening Exercise of the institution for 2016/2017 Academic Session.

Candidates who wrote the 2016 UTME and scored 180 marks and above are eligible to apply. Also candidates who are seeking admission into Higher National Diploma (HND) programme and Direct Entry can also apply.

See details of the application procedure.

BASIC SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

The following are required for online screening..

NATIONAL DIPLOMA

1.Original copy of 2016 JAMB UTME result

2.Original copy of O” level result

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA

1.Original copy of O” level result.

2.Original copy of national diploma statement of result obtained from NBTE accredited institution .

3.Original copy of letter of completion of one year industrial training.

APPLLICATION FEE

The application fee for national diploma courses is 2500.The fee for higher national diploma courses,part time national diploma courses and other programmes listed under Direct Entry Admission is five thousand naira.Candidates should pay screening application fee through the Akanu Ibiam federal polytechnic, Unwana remita platform in any bank in Nigeria.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants should visit the polytechnic website www.polyunwan.net and complete the online admission screening application form. The website opens on 8 august, 2016 and closes on 11th of september, 2016.

We wish all applicants success in the screening as well as their studies.

Thank You!

Truancy has become a national problem and more importantly, a local challenge which negatively influences the future of our children. students who do not attend school are at risk of engaging in behavior involving alcohol, drugs, violence, and other criminal conduct. this includes students who attend only a portion of the school day. The schools suffer the blight and the lowering of its overall scoring and performance which justifies what school is awarded certain educational benefits and programs.
No school district administration will reward schools with high truancy and low scoring and performance. While it is the responsibility of the School District to provide all students with a core education, only those schools who demonstrate they are able to attract and retain its students and whose performance is above the districts’ standards are awarded programs designed to help students excel beyond school. In this society, negative behavior is not rewarded.
The real victims of truancy are those students who choose to go to school everyday and put forth an effort to succeed. unfortunately for them, it is not as simple as transferring to a better performing school to escape being the collateral damage of someone else’s destructive actions.
Truancy puts the community at risk of becoming a victim of deviant behavior. Students who commit truancy, commit deviant acts at a higher rate than students who stay in school. Deviant acts include, but are not limited to theft, burglary, robbery, drug use and sale, assault, various sex-related crimes, and even murder.For the hard working people of the community, every truant represents an increased chance they or their property may become a victim of some deviant act.
Parents often don’t think of their child as someone who will skip school. Still there are others who are not concerned if their child goes to school or not.

The physical effects of truancy is not evident because a truant could care less about its social impact. The loss of the community begins with the student who skips class or school – still others can argue its the parent’s fault and even the school’s fault but the fact remains, a truant is individually more likely to drop out of school and subsequently resort to petty and major crimes in the future.

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree programme in the Open and Distance Learning Centre of the institution for the 2016/2017 Academic Session.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(A) FOUR (4) YEAR DURATION
Admission Requirements: Applicants must possess at least (5) credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB at not more than two sittings and the subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics with any two of the following subjects: Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Economics and Geography.

(B) THREE (3) YEAR DURATION
Admission Requirements: Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from recognised Polytechnics with a minimum of Upper Credit in Computer Science or Computer Engineering/Technology or any other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
– Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from recognised Polytechnics with a minimum of Lower credit in Computer Science or Computer Engineering /Technology with relevant professional qualifications may be considered.
– Higher National Diploma (HND) from recognised Polytechnics with pass in Computer Science or Computer Engineering/ Technology or other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
– Good Credit passes in ‘A’ Level certificate in relevant subjects may also be considered.

(C) TWO (2) YEAR DURATION
Admission Requirements: Higher National Diploma (HND) from recognized Polytechnics with a minimum of Lower Credit in Computer Science or Computer Engineering /Technology or other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
– Third Class degree in Computer Science.
– Candidates in every category above must obtain Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings in WAEC, NABTEB and or NECO as stated in A above.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates who participated in the 2015/2016 UTME examination and scored 180 and above may also be considered for admission irrespective of their choice of institution.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Application forms are available on-line on payment of application fee of ₦10,000.00 and Technology fee of ₦2,500.00 only.
Candidates are expected to register on the Centre’s website; lodlc.lautech.edu.ng by completing and submitting the on-line application form.
In completing the on-line application form, candidates are required to upload a scanned passport photograph with white background showing ears, no cap and no glasses. The scanned passport photograph must be in JPEG format (i.e. jpg) and must not be more than 20kb.
On submission of the application form, candidates are to print out Referee Form and an Acknowledgement page which will give them access to venue of the Computer Proficiency Training/ Test.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY TRAINING: Computer proficiency training and test will be conducted for all applicants.

CLOSING DATE:

All applications must be completed and submitted online within six weeks from the date of this advertisement.

This is to inform all candidate who choose Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) as choice and scored 180 and above to apply for the 2016/2017 post-UTME Admission Screening Exercise.

Admission is for National Diploma (ND) Full Time and First Degree (University of Nigeria, Nsukka).
Method of Application:

Eligible candidates are to visit www.yabatech.edu.ng
Click on the “POST UTME SCREENING 2016/2017”
For mobile device, click on Prospective Students link and then on POST UTME SCREENING 2016/2017
For new application, click on the “Apply” button
– Enter Your email address and phone number
– Proceed to pay by clicking on “Pay Now”
– Confirm your information and continue with the payment process
– Select payment option (BANK OR CARD)
– If option selected is bank payment click Submit and print the payment invoice and proceed to the bank to make payment
– After bank payment kindly go back to the college website, click on payment validation/confirmation link, enter the RRR number and click validate. If transaction is successful after validation kindly click on print evidence of payment to print your receipt
– If option selected is card payment, click Submit, enter your card details, and enter your soft or hard token for MasterCard or the i-pin for Visa cards. If transaction is successful after validation kindly click on print evidence of payment to print your receipt
After payment, return to the Home page (follow step 1 and 2)
Click on the “Login” button
Enter your RRR number, your application number as username and surname as password
Complete the form with appropriate information
Click on Submit to complete your application
Print your screening application data form.

NB: Ensure that the O’level grades are correct because corrections cannot be made once you have submitted.

DEGREE ENTRY CANDIDATES

Candidates for the Bachelors’ degree programmes in school of Technical Education (100level and Direct Entry) being run in affiliation with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, who must have applied through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), are requested to also register for post UTME on the College Portal.

Closing Date:

Application will close on Sunday, 4th September 2016.

Endeavour to apply on time!!!

According to statistics provided by the Nigerian Police Department, students were victims of major crimes off campus.

The crimes accounted for approximately 10 percent of the total major crimes reported.

A Student from National Open University,still has a scar from when he was robbed and beaten near miami market.

He had a paper due the next day for his art class and had been restless all night, so the student who preferred not to disclose his full name, decided to take his friend’s bike around the neighborhood to clear his head.

“I got down to the next block when I heard someone running up behind me,” he said. “I kept going, and as soon as I turned around and started pedaling, he put a gun to my head and pushed me off my bike.”

What happened next, the student said, was quick, but it remains clear in his mind.

“He held a gun to my head, and another guy must have come up next to me because I started getting hit out of nowhere. I didn’t even see the guy coming,” He said. “They told me to get down, so I laid down on the ground, and the guy continued to keep hitting me. I tried to protect myself, and because I was protecting my face, he kept having to hit around my hands.

The attackers kept asking for money, He said, but he had not taken any because he was afraid his wallet would fall out of his pocket while riding.“The whole time, one guy is digging through my shorts trying to find money, and the other guy just keeps hitting me to distract me,” he said. “One just grabbed my shorts and ripped them off, and I guess just to humiliate me he took my underwear, too. It was insult to injury.”

It was not until later the student learned his attackers had assaulted two others in the same way on the same night and were arrested after being filmed on a convenience store camera. He said he believes if there were a stronger police presence in high-crime areas, the criminals would have been caught sooner.

The student said if he knew the amount of crime was prone to, he would have never chosen to live there in the first place.



Another resident in that area said she terminated her lease early in order to move to a safer neighborhood.

She said that she was constantly worried about break-ins in the area except if the police presences were increased in the area.

Michael,one of the students living nearby said his apartment was broken into just a couple of weeks ago.

According to him,he walked up to his room and the door was left open, the drawers were pushed down and all of his stuff was thrown around. They stole his home theatre,laptop and some cash.

At that time,neighbours were unavailable for comment.

The security officials said they are trying to collaborate with the Police Department to resolve issues with off-campus crime because it is getting out of hand.

The Ministry of Education has explained its position on the alleged harmonizing of the degrees and diploms acquired at universities, polytechnics and colleges. Benjamin Goong, the spokesperson for the ministry, has refuted the latest reports on the dichotomy abolishment between Bachelors and HNDs. He once again stressed that HND holders are obliged to meet new requirements to attain the Bachelors level.Mr Goong said: “Two weeks ago, the ministry sent a memo to the National Council of Establishments (NCE) to institute a bridging program for the HND holders and the proposal was approved.
The bridging program is for HND holders who can either attend the National Teachers Institute (NTI) or any institution offering post-graduate diploma programs, before they can attain the level graduates can attain in the public sector. As per the approved memo, after the bridging program, HND holders will now be offered jobs from grade level 8 and finish at grade level 17 like graduates. Before now, HND holders were only allowed grade level 7 and finish at grade level 14.
That is as far as it goes for now regarding the B.Sc and HND dichotomy. Both are still very different from each other,” he said. He, however, noted that the government is doing everything possible to reduce the difference between both classes of educated people and ensure equal jobs.
Thanks.

The West African Examinations Council has officially announced the release of the May/June 2016 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.Speaking during a press conference in Lagos, the Head of National Office (HNO), Mr. Isaac Adenipekun, said that a total of 1,552,758 candidates registered for the examination, out of which 1,544,234 sat for the exam.

He said that 825,650, representing 53.5% were male while 718,585, representing 46.5% were female.

In a breakdown of the results, a total of 1,393,907 candidates, representing 90.26% have their results fully released while 158,718 candidates, representing 9.74% have a few of their subjects still being processed due to some errors mainly traceable to the candidates and schools in the course of registration or writing the examination.

Such errors are being corrected by the Council to enable the affected candidates get their results fully processed and released subsequently.

A total of 878,040 candidates, representing 52.97%, obtained credits in five subjects and above, including English Language and Mathematics.

The HNO added that there was a significant improvement in the performance of candidates when compared with the results of 2014 and 2015 examinations.

Speaking on the performance of blind candidates, Mr. Adenipekun said that 133 visually challenged candidates registered for and sat for the examination from which 23 candidates, representing 17.29% got credits in 5 subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

He further stated that candidates will be able to check their results on the Council’s website within the next 24 hours.

Good Luck!!

NNPC/SHELL Nigeria Exploration and Production Company is opening up a National University Scholarship which aim is to promote academic excellence and improve the skills of young Nigerians.
Shell Undergraduate Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements

Students currently in their second year of full-time study in a Nigerian University accredited by the National Universities Commission, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 in a 5-grade system are eligible to apply. Successful applicants will get a yearly grant from their second year (200 level) to the completion of their degree programmes.
How to Apply for Shell Undergraduate Scholarship.

Interested applicants should apply online at: https://www.nnpc-snepco-scholarship.shell.com/ or send an e-mail to SNEPCOSocialperformance@shell.com as the application closes on Wednesday, August 10, 2016.

Apply Now!!!

According to statistics provided by the Nigerian Police Department, students were victims of major crimes off campus.

The crimes accounted for approximately 10 percent of the total major crimes reported.

A Student from National Open University,still has a scar from when he was robbed and beaten near miami market.

He had a paper due the next day for his art class and had been restless all night, so the student who preferred not to disclose his full name, decided to take his friend’s bike around the neighborhood to clear his head.

“I got down to the next block when I heard someone running up behind me,” he said. “I kept going, and as soon as I turned around and started pedaling, he put a gun to my head and pushed me off my bike.”

What happened next, the student said, was quick, but it remains clear in his mind.

“He held a gun to my head, and another guy must have come up next to me because I started getting hit out of nowhere. I didn’t even see the guy coming,” He said. “They told me to get down, so I laid down on the ground, and the guy continued to keep hitting me. I tried to protect myself, and because I was protecting my face, he kept having to hit around my hands.

The attackers kept asking for money, He said, but he had not taken any because he was afraid his wallet would fall out of his pocket while riding.“The whole time, one guy is digging through my shorts trying to find money, and the other guy just keeps hitting me to distract me,” he said. “One just grabbed my shorts and ripped them off, and I guess just to humiliate me he took my underwear, too. It was insult to injury.”

It was not until later the student learned his attackers had assaulted two others in the same way on the same night and were arrested after being filmed on a convenience store camera. He said he believes if there were a stronger police presence in high-crime areas, the criminals would have been caught sooner.

The student said if he knew the amount of crime was prone to, he would have never chosen to live there in the first place.



Another resident in that area said she terminated her lease early in order to move to a safer neighborhood.

She said that she was constantly worried about break-ins in the area except if the police presences were increased in the area.

Michael,one of the students living nearby said his apartment was broken into just a couple of weeks ago.

According to him,he walked up to his room and the door was left open, the drawers were pushed down and all of his stuff was thrown around. They stole his home theatre,laptop and some cash.

At that time,neighbours were unavailable for comment.

The security officials said they are trying to collaborate with the Police Department to resolve issues with off-campus crime because it is getting out of hand

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for full-time or part-time admissions into the postgraduate courses offered by the university for the 2016/201 7 Academic Session.

1.0 POSTGRADUATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA COURSES AVAILABLE

Doctorate and Masters’ Degree and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes are available in the areas listed below;

Agriculture
(a) Agric Economics & Extension
(b) Animal Science & Production
(c) Food Science & Technology
PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D.

Arts
(a)English Language: (Indicate either LANGUAGE or LITERATURE)
(b) History & International Studies:
(c) Igbo, African & Asian Studies:
(d) Linguistics:
(e) Modern European Languages:
(f) Music:
(g) Religion & Human Relations:
(h) Philosophy:
(i) Theatre Arts:
MA, Ph.D. PGD.

Basic Medical Sciences
(a) Anatomy
(b) Physiology (only on Full-Time Basis)
M.Sc, Ph.D.

Biosciences
(a) Applied Microbiology & Brewing:
(b) Botany:
(c) Parasitology & Entomology:
(d) Zoology:
PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Education
(a) Adult Education:
(b) Educational Foundations:
i. Educational Psychology
ii Curriculum Studies
iii Educational Measurement, Evaluation and Research
(c) Educational Management & Policy:
(d) Early Childhood and Primary Education
(e) Human Kinetics and Health Education
(f) Guidance & Counselling:
(g) Library & Information Science:
(h) Science Education:
(i) Vocational Education:
i. Business Education
ii. Technology Education
PGD, M.Ed., MLIS, PGD, M.Sc (Ed.), Ph.D.

Engineering
(a) Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering:
(b) Civil Engineering:
(c) Chemical Engineering:
(d) Electrical Engineering:
(e) Electronic & Computer Engineering:
(f) Industrial /Production Engineering:
(g) Mechanical Engineering:
(h) Metallurgical & Materials Engineering:
(i) Polymer & Textile Engineering
PGD, M.Eng, Ph.D.

Environmental Sciences
(a) Architecture:
(b) Building:
(c) Environmental Management:
(d) Estate Management:
PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
(e) Fine & Applied Arts:
(f) Geography and Meteorology:
(g) Quantity Surveying
(h) Surveying & Geo-informatics:
PGD, MFA., Ph.D, M.Sc.

Health Science & Technology
(a) Medical Laboratory Science:
(b) Medical Rehabilitation
(c) Nursing Sciences:
(d)Radiography:
PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Law
Law LL.M, Ph.D.

Management Sciences
(a) Accountancy:
(b) Banking & Finance:
(c) Business Administration:
(d) Co-operative Economics & Management:
(e) Marketing:
(f) Public Administration:
(g) MBA
M.Sc., Ph.D, PGD, MPA, MBA

Medicine
(a) Chemical Pathology:
(b) Community Medicine and Primary Health Care:
(c) Medical Microbiology & Parasitology:
(d) Pharmacology& Therapeutics:
M.Sc., Ph.D, MPH

Pharmaceutical Sciences
(a) Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management:
(b) Forensic Sciences
(c) Pharmacognosy & Traditional Medicine:
(d) Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology:
(e) Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry:
(f) Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology:
(g) Pharmacology and Toxicology
M.Pharm, Ph.D, M.Sc.

Physical Sciences
(a) Computer Science:
(b) Geological Sciences:
(c) Mathematics:
(d) Physics & Industrial Physics:
(e) Pure & Industrial Chemistry:
(f) Statistics:
PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Social Sciences
(a) Economics:
(b) Mass Communication:
(c) Psychology:
(d) Political Science:
(e) Sociology and Anthropology
PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.

2.0 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
The following may apply for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma programmes:
2. 1.1. Graduates from approved Universities who hold first degree classification with FCGPA of 2.39 and above on a 5 point scale.
2.1.2. Candidates from approved Polytechnics or Monotechnics who hold a Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit.

2.2. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The following may apply for admission into Masters Programmes:
2.2.1. Graduates from approved Universities who hold the appropriate degree in the proposed field of study with
minimum FCGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or a minimum of 60% for Universities that do not use FCGPA.
2.2.2. Holders of Postgraduate Diploma from recognized institutions with an FCGPA of 3.50 and above (on a 5 point
scale).

2.3 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES
Graduates from approved universities who hold Masters degree in the proposed field of study with minimum
FCGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale or a minimum of 60% for universities that do not use the FCGPA.

3.0 MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for any Postgraduate programme must possess a minimum of 5 credits including English Language and
any four relevant subjects at one or two sittings from WAEC, NECO,NABTEB or TCII (Faculty of Education only) based on the Departmental/ Faculty and General University Requirements.

Applicants are advised to obtain information on Departmental requirements and areas of specialization from the university website www.unizik.edu.ng/postgraduate/

4.0 DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMES

4.1 Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD); Full-Time Postgraduate Diploma programme lasts for a minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of three (3) semesters. Part- Time programme shall last for a minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of Six (6) semesters
Note: For the Faculty of Engineering Professional PGD: Full-Time lasts for a minimum of 4 Semesters and a maximum of 6 semesters. Part-Time shall last for a minimum of 6 Semesters and a maximum of 8 semesters.

4.2 Master Degree Programmes; Full-Time Masters Degree programmes lasts for a minimum of three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters. Part-time programme shall last for a minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of Eight ( semesters.

4.3 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme; Full-Time Ph.D. programmes lasts for a minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters. PartTime programme shall last for a minimum of eight ( semesters and a maximum of fourteen (14) semesters.

5.0 METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application form should be completed on-line by logging onto my.unizik.edu.ng/postgraduate/
Click on “Start New Program” to open the Application Form
Fill the form and click on “Create Account”
Click on “Process Payment”. This generates your RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) Number
Print the RRR Number and take it to any bank of your choice for payment of Application Fee (N10,000)
Wait for 24 hours before logging on to my.unizik.edu.ng/postgraduate to access the Application form.
Fill and submit online the completed Application Form, scanning and attaching the claimed certificates, including; O’level certificates.
Print the completed Application Form for your personal use. You will require this document in the course of the admission and registration.
Download and print a copy of the Transcript Request Form. The Transcript Request Form should be sent to your former Institution for your academic transcripts. Any change of name should be indicated in the transcript form.
Applicants should include the names and e-mail addresses of three Referees. At least two of the referees must be Academics not lower than the rank of Senior Lecturer.

6.0 CLOSING DATE

Sale of Form Ends on 25th September, 2016. Submission of Form Ends on 2nd October, 2016.

Transcripts should be forwarded to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies not later than 25th September, 2016.

Ph.D. applicants are expected to submit online a proposal of not more than five type-written pages that should
include:
a. Topic (not more than 18 words)
b. Brief background of the Study
c. Aim and Objectives/Purpose
d. Methodology
e. Expected Outcomes
f. References .

7.0 SCREENING TEST

Qualified Applicants will be invited for Screening Test and Proposal Defence (PhD only) from 17th – 21 st October,
2016. The schedule will be communicated in due course.

N.B. Notwithstanding compliance with the above conditions, all admissions offered are provisional and the School of Postgraduate Studies reserves the right to offer or deny admission.
Best Of Luck!!!