The University of Ibadan has been ranked among top 500 universities globally according to the World University Rankings 2021 released by The Times Higher Education (THE), today (Wednesday), September 2nd.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Idowu Olayinka made it known in a statement issued today that this ranking is the University’s best performance since 2016 when it started featuring on this highly respected and prestigious Universities ranking body, and in spite of a fiercer competition engendered by an increase in the number of universities assessed worldwide by the THE.

Prof Olayinka added that, “The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are the only global performance tables that judge research-intensive universities across all their core missions: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. The THE uses 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators to provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons, trusted by students, academics, university leaders, industry and governments.

“The performance indicators are grouped into five areas: Teaching (the learning environment); Research (volume, income and reputation); Citations (research influence); International outlook (staff, students and research); and Industry income (knowledge transfer).”

The VC acknowledged “the support of the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the Federal Ministry of Education under Mallam Adamu Adamu, and its agencies especially the National Universities Commission under Professor Abubakar Rasheed, FNAL and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund under Prof Elias Suleiman Bogoro, FAS, the Council under Nde Joshua Mutka Waklek, mni, the Senate, our staff, students, alumni/alumnae and friends of UI. We appreciate your consistent support. We trust we can always count on your invaluable assistance and encouragement in the years ahead.”


http://www.ucjui.com/2020/09/02/world-university-rankings-ui-ranks-among-top-500-universities-globally/

In Nigeria, almost anything goes when it come to baby names. In many countries you can’t put a numeral in your name, and there are often limits to how long you can make a name. In Minnesota, United states of America, you are only limited to 150 characters. If you want to name your kid something that’ll get them teased for the rest of their life, it is your right.

In other countries, there are much stricter naming laws. Some require parents to choose from a pre-approved list of names, or petition the government to add a name to the list. Others have laws protecting kids from the ridicule that would result from parents who choose terrible names for them. Here are 22 “illegal” names that have been banned or almost-banned — see if you think the governing bodies were right to strike them down, or if you think they were overstepping.

1. Linda – What was once the most popular name in the United States is forbidden in Saudi Arabia. In that country, certain names are “banned because they were not in line with ‘social traditions,” The Washington Post reports. Maya, Emir, Yara, and Laureen are also on the list.

2. Nutella – According to the Telegraph, a judge in France ruled that this name was not allowed, not because of copyright laws, but because it would “make her the target of mockery” The baby was renamed Ella.

3. Fraise – Also in France, a court ruled that a baby girl could not be named Fraise. According to them, it could be construed as the slang word for ass. The parents went with Fraisine instead.

4. Prince William – Another set of French parents tried to pass Prince William off as a first name, but were rejected because it would “lead to a childhood of mockery”.

5. Metallica, Lego, and Elvis – Also in Sweden, parents had to go to court for the rights to use the names Metallica, Lego, and Elvis. They all won!

6. Saint – The name that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West chose for their second child may fly in Nigeria and in the US. But, in New Zealand, where you can’t give your kids names that resemble official titles, three sets of parents had this name rejected by the government in 2018.

7. Prince, King, and Royal – But, by far, the most disappointed parents in New Zealand are the ones who tried to give their children regal-sounding names: Prince, King, and Royal were the most commonly rejected names last year.

8. Robocop and Scrotum – Mexico released a list of names that were rejected by the government because they could lead to bullying, and these two names were on it.

9. Tom – Portugal also has rigid regulations about what it allows in names and one of those rules is that you can’t use nicknames or alternate spellings. If you want to call your kid Tom, you have to name him Thomás.

10. Thor – Portugal also forbids non-Portuguese names, and it has an 82-page list of names that have been banned. Thor, Nirvana, and Paris are included on the list.

11. Snake – In 2006, Malaysia tightened restrictions on names that would be allowed in that country, and Hokkien Chinese Ah Chwar, which means “Snake,” made the list. So did 007, Chow Tow (“Smelly Head”), and Sor Chai (“Insane”).

12. Apple and Violet – Also in Malaysia, in addition to animal names, they frown upon other natural names, like names that come from fruits or flowers.

13. Harriet – Iceland’s Naming Committee requires names to be spelled and conjugated in Icelandic, so when a girl named Harriet Cardew (whose father was from the U.K.) applied for a passport, she was told she couldn’t get one because her name didn’t work with the language. She’s officially registered as Stúlka Cardew (“Girl” Cardew). By the way, I personally think that is a good law.

14. Camilla – You know what letter isn’t in the Icelandic alphabet? “C.” So any C-names are a nonstarter in that country. Jón Gnarr, the former mayor of Reykjavík, called it an “unfair, stupid law against creativity” when he wanted to name his daughter Camilla.

15. Friday -Who doesn’t love Friday? Italians, in fact. When parents in the country named their son Venerdi, the Italian word for “Friday,” the courts ruled that it fell into the “ridiculous or shameful” category of names and ordered it changed. According to NBC news, “they ordered the boy to be named Gregorio after the saint on whose day he was born.”

16. Molli, monkey – In Denmark, parents get a choice from a list of about 7,000 pre-approved names, or else they have to request permission. Molli was initially rejected because of its unusual spelling; Monkey because It was an animal name and not a human name. The country also rejected Anus, for obvious reasons.

17. Islam, Quran, and Mecca – Officials in Western China cracked down on Muslim names in a move that was widely criticized as a restriction on religious freedom.

18. Mercedes and Chanel – Brand names are also not allowed in Switzerland, so no matter how luxurious you find a name, if it’s already a car or a handbag, you have to find something else.

19. Judas – Switzerland also puts a stop to religious names that cause kids “undue harm,” which is why Judas gets rejected.

20. Sarah – Here, we barely notice the difference between Sarah and Sara, but in Morocco, one letter makes all the difference. ”Sarah” is banned because the spelling is too Hebrew — parents would have to opt for “Sara,” the more Arabic version.

21. Duke – When you think of the name Duke, people like Duke Ellington or Winston Duke may come to mind, but in Australia, that name is a no-no. It sounds too much like a title.

22. Ivory – In the late ’90s, parents in Quebec were asked to change their baby’s name because it was too similar to Ivory soap. The parents appealed, and they won.

Personally, I think some of these names were right to have been banned. Imagine a child being called ‘anus’. There is a limit to everything. Do not make your child an object of mockery

https://philiofacts./2020/07/24/22-illegal-names-that-are-banned-all-over-the-world-is-your-name-among/

First and the best!

Ronaldinho took part in a behind-bars football match at his Paraguayan prison on Friday and wiped the floor with the other inmates, scoring five goals and assisting six in an 11-2 victory.

The 39-year-old, who played for Barcelona, AC Milan and PSG, has been detained after being arrested for allegedly trying to enter the South American country using a fake passport along with his brother.

Ronaldinho has been locked up for the past week and it had been reported that the Brazilian footballing icon had been persuaded to take part in a prison tournament.

Paraguayan newspaper Hoy now report, however, that Ronaldinho was reluctant to do so – despite the prize of a 16kg suckling pig going to the winner – though did play a match on the small-sided futsal court instead.

According to the reports, Ronaldinho was talking to one of the prison guards near the pitch when other inmates saw him and encouraged him to join in, which he eventually did.

The World Cup winner took on some notable Paraguayan inmates, including former politician Miguel Cuevas who had the unenviable task of man-marking Ronaldinho.

He didn’t fare very well, though, with Ronaldinho having a hand in all 11 of his side’s goals in the thumping win, scoring five and assisting the other six.

Ronaldinho had reportedly struggled when he first arrived at the Paraguayan jail, but prison warden Blas Vera says his mood has improved, telling Reuters: ‘In broad terms he is doing very well.

Set awon destroyer

We rape them real hard..
Martial and *MessiLingard* be raping Arse-anal everytime.

Ole is the man
We need to call on Woodward and the Glazers to sack mourinho as our former manager

Hello
Please is admission on?

harzybest:


Yea it is not allowed..
But you know students are stubborn, we still use it but you must not get caught by the Hall warden or else it would be seized

Not seized only...You might have to pay the hall porters or if it's critical..hmm...
Just forget about gas cooker for now...you can still use hot plate in halls like Indy, zik that's for male students though...
You must not be caught too...else you pay!

A very Good work from the organizers
Y'all have done a very good work from the start...
Also more funds into the account of the sponsors..God bless you guys abundantly


Though I didn't qualify for the second stage but I commend those who did...and congratulations to those who won

I just wanna make a little observation sirs...
Deviating from the rules you have stated before shouldn't happen..like someone said here..if it's 60%, let it be...if you're thinking of pegging it at 50%...let it remain like that.

That doesn't stop you from selecting your first 30.

Just an observation though...and please....do well to make it twice in a year...Maybe

More funds....You guys are really trying...Bless up

sundyhlo:
Thanks to the organizers.
This is to the organizers.
Please when next you are doing this, please make sure the numbers of every questions are listed below in such a way that when one clicks a number the question that pertains to that number comes up, so that one will be able to easily go back to the questions left or untouched.


Kudos to the sponsors and organizers!

Exactly I support this
I left some questions unanswered .. had to start clicking the previous tab but time was running ...The numbers of this questions from 1-60 should have been easily accessible.

Hardheolar:

No be jamb

Make dem sha reduce am..

Mehn
Organizers abeg make una reduce cutoff mark oh..chaii

Damentia:
Most of the guys forming millionaire here can not even boast of a 100k if asked to tender their account statements.... as for me I made my millions from selling choice plots of lands at different locations within my state,later on I got into mini import biz and started importing mobile phones both new and fairly used from China and USA...a lot of the ideas on nairaland business section really helped me,afterwards I bought some online manuals about how to sell on Amazon as a non US resident,without wasting time I gave it a try,I was selling different kinds of tech products,I get this products from sellers from alibaba in China.And with this business of selling on Amazon I was able to earn about 3 million naira in the first 3 months.

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Kindly help bro on how to sell on amazon
Ayodelefashakin7@gmail.com

Choi
Op dey enjoy oh

Thanks bro

Thanks for this DMainman...
Ever seen someone without straight A's got the scholarship(CSC)?

Timagex:
This is 46 years old dafido...

You will be fine ma'am
So sorry about that

ariketalks:
The time is now 01:24 GST but people are going about their businesses. (Some) shops are still open, people are still out eating, vehicles are still moving and pedestrians are also on the move.
Even shops that have closed are only protected by transparent glass doors with the lights inside turned on. So you can still window-shop and return to purchase during business hours.

Wow..
Nice one

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chufor:

Boss how far?
I saw your drawing, nice one

Boss man
Thanks...chat me up bro

I'm still learning biko

Nice one OP
I dey enjoy your posts...

She said,started from the bottom,now we are here

Messi is a beast

But Ronaldo is the G.O.A.T
Argue with your phone

Kirakosarin:
Ok guys I am in china already
If you want to study in China PM me

I sent you a PM

Makanjuola89:

I hail bro! I'm planning to apply for AZ scholarship. Pls can you enlighten me?

Same here
I'm planning to apply too

Oskydaniellyyy:


Don't mind them , nigerians don't read

Hello please how can you help as regards the ongoing Romanian scholarship application.

Please I need advice and how to apply

TonyeBarcanista:
Nigeria shall be great again

You say?

wip7:


Master program is 2175$ entire tuition fee and undergraduate program is 2600$ per year, qouted cost included scholarship.

Which program are you interested to join?

A medical related programme
I think I have to go online and see the list of courses CSU offer..

From the look of things,I think I might prefer fall to spring.

wip7:
Admission is OPENED at Cyprus Science University for SPRING 2019

What are the steps to take and docs to apply @wip7

And any scholarship as regard CSU..Thanks

Thanks bro