The Department of Petroleum Resources DPR has started sending out invites to shortlisted candidates for its aptitude test starting from 24th of July 2017.

Have you received the invite or you are still expecting to receive the invite for the next batch? Then, this is the time for you to start your preparation. I am sure you don't want to miss this golden opportunity of working with DPR.

To prepare for the test, you need to practice some past questions on DPR. If you do not have samples of their past questions and you need one, kindly drop your email or send a private mail to request for it free

Anoin pads are negative ions in Sanitary Pads! Negative Ions have proven to improve your health & well being...What are ANIONS? Anions are also called "Vitamins of the Air" Negative ions are odourless, tasteless and invisible molecules that we inhale in large quantity in certain environments such as mountains, waterfalls and beaches. Once they reach our bloodstream, Anions produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress and boost our daytime energy.Negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to the brain, resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness and more mental energy.

How do these Anions work in the sanitary pad?
Every cubic cm. of the anionic padding in each piece of sanitary napkin can release up to 6070 anions. The intensity of anions released will effectively suppress the survival and multiplication of bacteria and viruses on the sanitary napkin. THe anion padding releases large amount of oxygen, has balanced pH level and enhance hormonal balance that effectively improves incretion, strengthening immunity, reducing stress.

MAIN BENEFITS of using "ANION" Sanitary Napkin:

- RELIEVES STRESS
- CONTROLS BACTERIA
- CONTROLS INFLAMMATION
- ELIMINATES BAD SMELL
- ENHANCES METABOLISM
- IMPROVES HORMONE SECRETION
- STRENGHTENS IMMUNE SYSTEM
- REDUCES BODY FATIGUE
- CAN PREVENT DYSMENORRHEA
And, more than what is listed above, we have gathered personal experiences of users who were treated and cured while using the Longrich "Anion" sanitary napkin:
1. Vaginal itching
2. Pelvic Inflammation
3. Contact Dermatitis
4. Yeast Infection (Vaginal Candidiasis)
5. Fallopian tube infection
6. Uterine fibroids/ infections
7. Cervical Erosion
8. Ovarian Cysts
9. Genital Herpes
10. Irregular mentstrual cycle
11. Bladder Infection
12. Excessive vaginal discharge

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Anoin pads are negative ions in Sanitary Pads! Negative Ions have proven to improve your health & well being...What are ANIONS? Anions are also called "Vitamins of the Air" Negative ions are odourless, tasteless and invisible molecules that we inhale in large quantity in certain environments such as mountains, waterfalls and beaches. Once they reach our bloodstream, Anions produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress and boost our daytime energy.Negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to the brain, resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness and more mental energy.

How do these Anions work in the sanitary pad?
Every cubic cm. of the anionic padding in each piece of sanitary napkin can release up to 6070 anions. The intensity of anions released will effectively suppress the survival and multiplication of bacteria and viruses on the sanitary napkin. THe anion padding releases large amount of oxygen, has balanced pH level and enhance hormonal balance that effectively improves incretion, strengthening immunity, reducing stress.

MAIN BENEFITS of using "ANION" Sanitary Napkin:

- RELIEVES STRESS
- CONTROLS BACTERIA
- CONTROLS INFLAMMATION
- ELIMINATES BAD SMELL
- ENHANCES METABOLISM
- IMPROVES HORMONE SECRETION
- STRENGHTENS IMMUNE SYSTEM
- REDUCES BODY FATIGUE
- CAN PREVENT DYSMENORRHEA
And, more than what is listed above, we have gathered personal experiences of users who were treated and cured while using the Longrich "Anion" sanitary napkin:
1. Vaginal itching
2. Pelvic Inflammation
3. Contact Dermatitis
4. Yeast Infection (Vaginal Candidiasis)
5. Fallopian tube infection
6. Uterine fibroids/ infections
7. Cervical Erosion
8. Ovarian Cysts
9. Genital Herpes
10. Irregular mentstrual cycle
11. Bladder Infection
12. Excessive vaginal discharge

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PTDF Scholarship 2017/2018 - The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by law for the purpose of developing and promoting petroleum technology and for creating the human resource needs of the oil and gas industry through research and training of Nigerians.

The Oversea Scholarship Scheme (OSS) was institute by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund as a short-term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the task of grooming professionals in oil and gas related disciplines. As such, the Fund reserves the right to allocate prospective applicants to scholarships institution and field/programmes targeted at filling those gaps.

Furthermore with the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria; emphasis has shifted to training Nigerians in-country. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities.

To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the :

2017/2018 PTDF Overseas and In-country MSc and PhD Scholarships

PTDF Scholarship Description

Awards will be granted for studies in the 2017/2018 academic session in the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, France (through Campus France), Top Institutions in the United States of America as well as Federal Universities and Centres of Excellence in Nigeria.

Application forms can be accessed online using an ATM (Interswitch, Master & Visa) card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated main branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the 36 States and FCT, upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.

Criteria for PTDF Scholarship Scheme
Applicants for OSS must be in possession of the following:

· Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)(USA)
· G.R.E (Graduate Record Examination) (USA)
· GMAT - for Management related courses (USA)
· International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (UK
MSc

· A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience;
· National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate;
· Applicants must be computer literate;
· Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language; (At least C6 in WAEC/SSCE or C4 and above in NECO); and
· Applicants must not be above 30 years of age.
PhD

· Scholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are advised to apply for admission into universities in the UK and France that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship.
· For the Split-Site PhD Programme, please CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Documents to Scan and Attach to the Application Form
Applicants are advised to scan the following documents and attach to their online application forms:

· First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result;
· NYSC discharge certificate;
· WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results;
· 2 Recent Passport Photographs;
· Local Government Identification Letter;
· Masters’ Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only); and
· Admission Letter (PhD Applicants).
Please note that the possession of a valid University Admission Letter is Compulsory for LSS (Undergraduates, MSC & PHD) Applicants

List of Approved Courses for Sponsorship

A.) M.SC
The list, of approved courses for Overseas MSc sponsorship for the year is published in our website http://www.ptdf.gov.ng/ Candidates are advised,, to apply for admission into Universities in the UK, Germany, Brazil, France and the United States that offer these courses., while applying for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship. The Local Scholarship Scheme applicants can apply to all Federal Universities and Centre of Excellence in courses relevant to the Oil & Gas industry

B.) PhD Priority Research Areas
In addition to the MSc programmes areas, the PhD research areas are as published in our website. Please visit our website for details: http://www.ptdf.gov.ng/


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP


Note

· Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements above shall be shortlisted and invited for a Computer Based Aptitude Test, in the case of MSc applicants, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants (full time and Split-site) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, successful candidates will be selected and awarded the PTDF Scholarship.
· Recipients of other scholarship must not apply for the ptdf scholarship.
· Please note that the duration of the phd award is limited to a maximum of thirty-six (36) months only.
· Applicants who already possess a master’s degree need not apply for M.Sc programme, but are qualified to apply for the phd.
· The ptdf award will take effect from September 2017
· Phd applicants who would have already commenced their programmes by September 2017 need not apply.


Deadline
31st November, 2016.

Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (Total E&P Nig Ltd) and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), together with their venture partners, award scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in the tertiary institutions in the country.

The programme is aimed at promoting academic excellence and quality manpower development in the Country. This is one of the many ways TOTAL demonstrates its commitment to the educational development of Nigerian students. It is a part of TOTAL’s rich Corporate Social Responsibility.

Eligibility
To be eligible, the candidates must:
1. Be a Registered FULL TIME undergraduate in a recognized Nigerian University
2. Be a certified 100 or 200 level student at the time of application
3. Show proof of SSCE or Equivalent Certificate.
4. Show proof of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) score.
5. Show proof of Admission letter from the University and Matriculation Number
6. Show proof of A-level or Equivalent Certificate (for direct entry students)

NOTE:

· Students with less than 200 score in UTME need not apply
· Students with less than 2.50 CGPA of 5-point scale, or equivalent
· 300 level students and above need not apply
· Current beneficiaries of similar awards from any other Company or Government Agency need not apply



How to Apply

About the programme
The Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work aims to raise the profile and highlight the contribution young people make to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). This award is presented to young people who are taking action to address development challenges in the world today from poverty, unemployment, climate change, violent extremism, lack of access to education etc. and are making a remarkable difference in the lives of the people in their local community, village, province, country, region and world at large.
The young people who will receive this award should demonstrate measurable/tangible impact through their development work.

The main Objectives of the Commonwealth Youth Awards are to:-
· Highlight the contribution of young people in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
· Acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by young people to development and democracy goals in the Commonwealth;
· Create an environment which will encourage and sustain investments in youth led development;
· Illustrate the depth and breadth of talent, commitment and creativity that exists among young people across the Commonwealth by highlighting nominees' success stories;
· Motivate, encourage and challenge young people (age 15-29) to set high standards for their work/service at community, national, regional or international levels;

Eligibility:
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
· The nominee must have been engaged in development work for more than 12 months, either in a professional or voluntary capacity;
· The nominee must be a Commonwealth citizen and the development work must be taking place in a Commonwealth member country;
· The nominee should not be older than 29 on 31 December 2016;
· Individuals can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone who can accurately describe their development work ++
· The winners must agree to take part in publicity generated by the Commonwealth.

How to apply
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Course Level:
This award is presented to young people who are taking action to address development challenges in the world today from poverty, unemployment, climate change, violent extremism, lack of access to education etc. and are making a remarkable difference in the lives of the people in their local community, village, province, country, region and world at large.


Scholarship Award: There will be four finalists per Commonwealth region with the top entry receiving the Regional Winner Award and the top regional winner receiving the Pan Commonwealth Award and to be named the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2017. The 16 Regional finalists will each receive a £1,000 grant, a trophy and a certificate.

Felister isike blog is rewarding her esteemed blog visitors with some cash to celebrate the 56th Nigeria Independence day.

Answer the following questions and stand a chance to win for yourself some giveaway cash:


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3. What is the name of a regular author of the articles usually posted on Educational news?

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Felister isike blog is rewarding her esteemed blog visitors with some cash to celebrate the 56th Nigeria Independence day.

Answer the following questions and stand a chance to win for yourself some giveaway cash:


1. What was the 1st, 15th, 23rd, and 31st post on Scholarships?

2 2. What was the 5th, 18th, 37th, and 40th post on Careers?

3. What is the name of a regular author of the articles usually posted on Educational news?

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The Niger Delta Development Commission hereby announces the list of successful students for the 2016 NDDC Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIST OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

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Pre-Departure Briefing
All awardees are required to report for a Pre-Departure Briefing, holding on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Banquet Hall Hotel Presidential Port Harcourt, with the following (original copies):

o WASC/NECO Certificate
o Degree Certificate (1st degree for Msc awardees and 1st degree and Msc certificates for PhD awardees)
o Admission Letter
o Birth Certificate
o LGA Identification Letter
o 2 Passport Photographs
o Means of identification (that is, International Passport/Driver's Licence/National ID Card/Voter's Card)
o NYSC Certificate/Exemption Certificate
o Marriage Certificate/Newspaper publication of Change of Name (for married awardees)
Note

o Representatives of awardees who are unavoidably absent should come along with any of the following for proper identification:
o International Passport/Driver's Licence/Voter's Card/National ID Card, including copy of the International Passport of awardee and a letter of authorisation from the awardee.

o Registration of successful candidates begin at 8a.m.

The Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme was established in 2015 thanks to generous donations from multiple donors to mark the 95th birthday of Lord Weidenfeld.

This scholarship is part of the Oxford Graduate Scholarships, which were established through a groundbreaking new matched funding initiative to enable the creation of fully-funded scholarships for graduate students of the highest calibre from across the world. The University contributes 40% of the funds for these scholarships, together with 60% from generous donations provided by supporters of the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust, including Fondation Hoffmann. Fondation Hoffmann is a Swiss-based grant making institution supporting the emergence and expansion of concrete projects which address global problems in today's societies.

The scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £14,296). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.
Eligible courses

MSc in African Studies
Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL)
MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management
MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management
MPhil in Comparative Social Policy
MSc in Comparative Social Policy
MSc in Computer Science
MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies
MPhil in Development Studies
MPhil in Economics
MSc in Economics for Development
MPhil in Environmental Change and Management
MSc in Environmental Change and Management
MPhil in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
MSc in Financial Economics
DPhil in Geography and the Environment
MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy
MSc in Global Health Science
DPhil in International Development
MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine
MPhil in International Relations
MPhil in Latin American Studies
MSc in Latin American Studies
MSc in Law and Finance
Magister Juris (MJur)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MSc in Mathematical and Computational Finance
MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
MSc in Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science
MSc in Migration Studies
MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies
MSc in Modern South Asian Studies
MPhil in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government)
MPhil in Politics (Political Theory)
MSc in Politics Research
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
MSc in Social Science of the Internet
MSc in Statistical Science
MPhil in Tibetan and Himalayan Studies
MPhil Traditional East Asia
MPhil in Water Science, Policy and Management
MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management

Scholarship Eligibility:

Applicants must be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford.
Applicants should be intending to return to your country of ordinary residence once your course is completed. Students currently at Oxford are not eligible to apply unless they are already Weidenfeld-Hoffmann scholars.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a connection between your subject of study and your longer-term career objectives, explaining how you see your professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in your country of origin or at a wider regional or international level. Preference will be given to Master’s course applicants. If you are applying for a DPhil you must be able to demonstrate how your DPhil studies will benefit your future career in leadership.




How to apply
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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Scholarship outcomes
Decisions are expected to be made by the end of May 2017. If you have not heard from us by this time, then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually or provide feedback on applications.

Popcorn are normally fried in the same pot, in the same oil, at the same time and under the same heat conditions. But they do not all pop at the same time. When flood comes, fish eat ants. When flood recedes, ants eat fish. Only time matters.

To make soap, oil is required. But to clean oil, soap is required. This is the irony of life. Everybody needs somebody at any one point in time. Do not despise or treat anyone with scorn when they are excelling or failing more than you.

There is time for EVERYTHING and for EVERYONE. Keep TRUSTING in God and WAITING for your turn. NEVER GIVE UP! He makes all things beautiful in his own time.

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) as part of its focus on the advancement of education in Northern Nigeria, provides financial support for 200 eligible undergraduates and Higher National Diploma students of Northern Nigeria origin in accredited public universities and polytechnics in Nigeria annually through the award of scholarships.

Scholarship overview

The scholarship award is worth N 100,00000 (One hundred thousand Naira) per student for the duration of an academic session Upon award, it will be renewed subject to a minimum CGPA equivalent of "Second Class, Lower Division” for university students and “Upper Credit" for polytechnic students

Applications are hereby invited from qualified and successful applicants of northern state ongin who gained admission into 100 level (through JME), 200 levels (through Direct Entry) for degree and HND 1 programme in the 2015/2016 academic session and have commenced their studies.

Course Requirement

Only Candidate who are admitted into Science and Technology Courses into Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

Offer of admission into a full time degree or HND programme in public university or polytechnic.
Satisfy the minimum requirement for registration in the institution and the department or faculty as a full time student.
Credit in 5 “O’ level papers including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
Must be indigenes of any of the 19 states of Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (Evidence of state of origin will be required).
Must not be more than 25 years of age by the date of entry into the university or polytechnic.
A letter of reference from the community leader.

However, meeting these eligibility criteria would not gutantee award of the scholarship which is subject to availability and candidate ranking in the selection exercise. Any falsification of information at any stage will result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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Screening
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the screening exercise during which they will be required to present the following:

3 passport photographs (each measuring 2 inches by 2 inches)
Certificate of State of Origin/Indigenisation
Birth Certificate
JAMB Examination Result
Original copy of Admission letter from JAMB and the Institution
Evidence of fess of payment and faculty / departmental registration
Valid student Identification Card
WAEC or NECO senior secondary examination result(s)
Semester result(s)
A letter of reference from a community leader in the Applicant’s LGA
Applicant should download "Form B" for parent/guardian to fill in and upload it in supporting document in “Form A“



Note

Interested and qualified candidates are required to apply online
Incomplete application will not be processed
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted
Name of successful candidates will be published in a national daily and on the Foundation’s website
Applicants who have already been awarded scholarship under other schemes will not be considered

Deadline of application:
26th September, 2016.

Greatness is only possible for whoever starts something. Great companies started small. Some of them started in their sitting rooms, warehouses, dormitories, garages and so on. Many of them have unimaginable beginnings - Google was a PhD project and incorporated in the garage of a friend at Menlo Park; Dell computer started in one of the dormitories of the University of Texas; Coca Cola emerged in a bid to find a substitute for a problematic drug called Morphine and the Coca Cola recipe was formulated at a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia. The list is endless.


Do not be shackled by the chain of job security. It is an illusion - there is no job security anywhere. Stop allowing people to determine what you do with your life. Your employer largely determine what you do with your life - the kind of food you eat; the school your children attend; the apartment in which you live; the places you travel to; the type of car you drive. It is not wrong to start as an employee but it is damning, limiting, disadvantageous and destructive to remain an employee. Your salary is meant to be saved to start your own establishment; it is not meant to be spent recklessly. I hope you will not be submitting your CV at age of 40. If everybody was an employee, who would create jobs and feed the nation? Take it or leave it, employees are modern slaves who do the bidding of their employers. The only difference is that they now wear suits and knot ties with no chain around their neck.

They eagerly look forward to Fridays and hope that Monday will never come again. Some people even bank on their pensions. My dear, the pension scheme is a ponzi scheme whereby the current generation of employees payback the pensions of past generations. GOD help you the future generations are incapacitated to pay your pension, it will be very sad. Wake up, your pension is not reliable. There are visible evidence of retired government workers who are suffering now after spending years in different government and private establishments. Take a clue from them and be wise.

Start something from where you are with what you have - you can start with that little savings in your account. For how long are going to wait to start something? You can do better than you are doing right now. Do not be afraid to go solo and start something on your own. Stop selling your labour - it is shameful that you graduated with a good grade from a higher institution and you cannot create a job with your seemingly superior mental power. Many first class and second class graduates have the brain power but they are weak in their mind to start a company, to create a job even to save their own future.

They excelled in an academic setting and regimented examinations but they are cringing in the real world and constantly failing real life examinations and tests. Is not that an irony? Take your destiny into your hands. I can bet it with you that you will later regret every indecision, procrastination, fear of failure, the lack of gut; excuses being given by you and the blame game which you are playing now. Before now, President Goodluck Jonathan was the reason people were giving to excuse their personal failures and ineptitude but now, President Buhari is the latest song on people's lips. keep blaming the government while you fail at your responsibilities. Leave the government alone and look inward - government will never be perfect. May GOD help everyone of us. Do not forget that It is never too late to start something. I love you all. Thanks for reading the article.
Gbenga Peters

Greatness is only possible for whoever starts something. Great companies started small. Some of them started in their sitting rooms, warehouses, dormitories, garages and so on. Many of them have unimaginable beginnings - Google was a PhD project and incorporated in the garage of a friend at Menlo Park; Dell computer started in one of the dormitories of the University of Texas; Coca Cola emerged in a bid to find a substitute for a problematic drug called Morphine and the Coca Cola recipe was formulated at a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia. The list is endless.


Do not be shackled by the chain of job security. It is an illusion - there is no job security anywhere. Stop allowing people to determine what you do with your life. Your employer largely determine what you do with your life - the kind of food you eat; the school your children attend; the apartment in which you live; the places you travel to; the type of car you drive. It is not wrong to start as an employee but it is damning, limiting, disadvantageous and destructive to remain an employee. Your salary is meant to be saved to start your own establishment; it is not meant to be spent recklessly. I hope you will not be submitting your CV at age of 40. If everybody was an employee, who would create jobs and feed the nation? Take it or leave it, employees are modern slaves who do the bidding of their employers. The only difference is that they now wear suits and knot ties with no chain around their neck.

They eagerly look forward to Fridays and hope that Monday will never come again. Some people even bank on their pensions. My dear, the pension scheme is a ponzi scheme whereby the current generation of employees payback the pensions of past generations. GOD help you the future generations are incapacitated to pay your pension, it will be very sad. Wake up, your pension is not reliable. There are visible evidence of retired government workers who are suffering now after spending years in different government and private establishments. Take a clue from them and be wise.

Start something from where you are with what you have - you can start with that little savings in your account. For how long are going to wait to start something? You can do better than you are doing right now. Do not be afraid to go solo and start something on your own. Stop selling your labour - it is shameful that you graduated with a good grade from a higher institution and you cannot create a job with your seemingly superior mental power. Many first class and second class graduates have the brain power but they are weak in their mind to start a company, to create a job even to save their own future.

They excelled in an academic setting and regimented examinations but they are cringing in the real world and constantly failing real life examinations and tests. Is not that an irony? Take your destiny into your hands. I can bet it with you that you will later regret every indecision, procrastination, fear of failure, the lack of gut; excuses being given by you and the blame game which you are playing now. Before now, President Goodluck Jonathan was the reason people were giving to excuse their personal failures and ineptitude but now, President Buhari is the latest song on people's lips. keep blaming the government while you fail at your responsibilities. Leave the government alone and look inward - government will never be perfect. May GOD help everyone of us. Do not forget that It is never too late to start something. I love you all. Thanks for reading the article.

Gbenga Peter

It was said this week by the National Bureau of Statistic that Nigeria economy is currently in recession. As a citizen living in the country, here are some things to cut down on in order to make it out of this recession financially and not to be badly affected.


1 Generator usage​

It’s bad enough the economy is crumbling faster than a cookie but how many Nigerians can recall a lengthy spell of uninterrupted power supply.

Our standby household generators have for years, been doing what the government cannot do for us.

Now that the situation is getting dire, generator usage should be restricted to specific hours and to take care of necessities.

Comfort can wait till recession is over and we are out of troubled waters.

2 Eating out

Anyone who actually cooks will know that restaurants serve overpriced, often unsatisfying food. So instead of taking your hard earned money to pay for ‘fancy’ food, go to the market, buy raw food and head to the kitchen.

You’ll save so much money.

3 Driving walk able distances

The cost of fuel is higher than it has ever been in Nigeria’s history, so why not kill two birds with one stone while going for short errands.

Take a walk or go for a run while running your errand. Your body and pockets will thank you.

4 Bulk buying of groceries

Constant grocery shopping can be such a chore so we tend to buy in bulk.

However, a disadvantage of bulk buying is that some goods may expire or spoil before you get around to using them, hence cut your grocery shopping list down to necessities.

Get what you need and not what you think you will need.

​5 New clothes and shoes

Your old clothes are perfectly fine!

Oh you think people have noticed you’ve had that shirt for a while? Frankly, it’s nobody’s business.

As long as your clothes are not obviously tattered, there is no use going cloth shopping every week to impress people and depress your bank account.

6 Hanging out

We all love spending quality time with friends and family but instead of going someplace where you’ll spend more than you budgeted for (more often than not), invite them to your house and plan activities everyone can participate in.

You’ll create a stronger bond and more lasting activities while saving money.

7 Vacations abroad

Also known as “the king of excesses”, vacationing abroad is officially a luxury at this point in time.

Why go and spend your hard earned ‘naira’ in a foreign country contributing to the growth of their economy while leaving yours in the backseat.

Stay at home!

8 DSTV subscription

You don’t need to pay for all the channels. It’s not a competition.

You hardly ever watch more than 15 of the channels on the premium package, so why the bother?

The smallest bouquet has news channels for the grown-ups and cartoons for the kids.

9 Water as opposed to juice and sodas

Some people think there is an award for living lavish. News flash: there isn’t.

Most of these processed drinks you desire to gulp down your throat with every meal are not even good for your health and they definitely cost more than water. Drink water, you’ll live longer.

10 Unnecessary phone calls

Restrict your airtime to calls with purpose (work, business).

There’s no need to ask your friend what he/she is eating or staying on a call for an hour discussing what nail polish color to wear to an occaaion that will not add to your economic value.

It is my prayer that the economic recession of this time will not lead to depression for us and that our Father in heaven will show and lead us out of this quagmire in a record time so that we can once again live a life of heaven here on earth, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

Happy weekend.

Longrich is still the best

Longrich Int'l is a Chinese/American multinational company established in 1986 and has been in existence for 30yrs, with its research and development institutions in America, Japan, France & China. Longrich has over 1000 products from eight different categories such as: Cosmetics, Health care products, Household equipment, furniture, Real Estate & Logistics.

Longrich is known for product quality, that’s why they manufacture products under OEM (original Equipment Manufacturer) for big companies like Forbes, GSK, Carrefour, Walmart, Unilever,Marks and Spencer, Estee Launder, Avon, Tesco, WoolWorths, P n G Etc Longrich has the largest and most advanced centre for the research, development, manufacture and sales of cosmetics and health care products in China, with their products in over 50 countries of the world. The company's visionary Chairman Zu Zhiwei is one of China's top Entrepreneurs. The Company is rated 42nd in 2014 Direct selling news (DSN) top 100 mlm companies in the world. Longrich manufactures Top quality fast moving unique and highly effective products like:

1. Superbklean Anion sanitary napkins and pantyliners that helps to eliminate gynecological infections.
2. Mosquito repellent sprays 3. Bamboo soaps
4. Toothpaste
5. Antiperspirants
6. energy cup
7. classy style energy cups 8. sheep placenta SOD body cream
9. Herbal/moisturizing body wash
10. mouthfreshners
11. hand cream
12. immune system boosting wine
13. calcuim
14. Vege fruits instant drink
15. decaffeinated cordycep coffee
16. Energy pot etc

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BE AN ENTREPRENEUR: SMALL SCALE BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA

In our today society where getting a white collar job as a graduate is a bit difficult, doing a profitable business is the way forward. This could also help grow the economy. Do not wait for what the government will do for u, but rather do something for the country. There are so many business one can start with little or no capital, with time and consistency you see your business growing. Some small scale business you can start with little or no capital include:
1. Hair dressing: You can start a hair dressing business without capital; all that is involved is being skilled at making hair. As you progress in the business you could get a shop and employ more stylists to assist you. This is a very lucrative business as everyone wants to look good and they are willing to pay to look good.

2. Tutorial lessons: this could take the form of home lessons, which does not require capital to start or having a tutorial centre where will you might need the services of other tutors to handle other subjects you might not be sound in. This is a very good business as different students prepares and write their final exams every year, is a good way to make money.

3. Mini restaurant: Man must eat. This business has a great potential to grow big in no time as there is always demand for food every day. This can be set up with little capital, it is best the environment is well studied before setting up a mini restaurant

4. Computer/ mobile phone repairs: This does not necessary requires an office space when starting up, but it does requires your skills as so many people lack the technical aspect of some of these devices.

5. Recharge card selling: This is s profitable business one can start with little capital. An office space might not be necessary at the beginning of the business, but as it grows u can go for an office space if the need for it arises.

6. Farming: farming is a very lucrative business that if highly harness can grow the country GDP. So many types of farming one can venture into, with a little space at the back of your house, you could plants vegetables, go into poultry farming etc.

7. Blogging: Anyone can go into blogging as far as you have the passion for it. Turn your passion/interest into making money. It does not really cost much to start, with your laptop and internet services, you are good to go.

8. Freelance writing: This is good business that does not really require capital to start.

9. Bulk SMS services: this is a business that is easy and less expensive to start up. Most business wants their business to be advertised in order to get more customers and make more profit.

10. Jewelry making: This involves little capital, it just requires your skills. The materials for making some of these jewelries are relatively cheap and affordable to get in the market.

11. Make-up artist: Ladies want to look good. This is a good business one can start with little or no capital, just your skills is involved here.

12. Laundry service: This is a very good business that one can go into, as far as your services are good and your rate affordable.

13. Car wash services: This does not need much capital to start up, choose a good location where you are sure of getting a good number of cars.

14. Sport viewing center: sport lovers will always pay to watch their favorites sport. Starting a sport viewing centre is a good business to do.

15. Online marketing: This does not need much capital to start.

16. Rental services: this is a very lucrative business as there is always ceremony taking place every day in the country. You could with a little capital by getting less expensive and affordable plastics chairs and tables, which could be replaced later on as the business grows. Is best you work and have friends with event planners when doing this business.

17. Recruitment agency: You could start this by being d middle man between the applicants and the company looking for the services of graduates.

18. Event management: Event management business is a very lucrative business now in the country, as ceremonies such as birthdays, weddings, conferences and exhibition, parties are being organized every day.

19. Computer training class: The world is becoming more technologically advance, and everyone wants to go with the trend, you could start a computer training class with little capital.

20. Ice block making: This does not need much capital to start up, with your readily available water and freezers you could make ice blocks and supply to those that sells drinks as most drinks lovers likes their drinks cold.

21. Cake baking: There is celebration taking place every day, either birthday celebration, victory celebration, wedding celebration etc, and this celebration involves the use of cake.

22. Selling of fairly used cloths and shoes: This is a very lucrative business in Nigeria as most people wants to look good without breaking a bank. Road side food vendor: this does not really involve much capital as u will not be spending on getting a shop for it. you could get a strategic place to sell your food like Motor park, market places etc

In our today society where getting a white collar job as a graduate is a bit difficult, doing a profitable business is the way forward. This could also help grow the economy. Do not wait for what the government will do for u, but rather do something for the country. There are so many business one can start with little or no capital, with time and consistency you see your business growing. Some small scale business you can start with little or no capital include: felisterisike..com
1. Hair dressing: You can start a hair dressing business without capital; all that is involved is being skilled at making hair. As you progress in the business you could get a shop and employ more stylists to assist you. This is a very lucrative business as everyone wants to look good and they are willing to pay to look good.

2. Tutorial lessons: this could take the form of home lessons, which does not require capital to start or having a tutorial centre where will you might need the services of other tutors to handle other subjects you might not be sound in. This is a very good business as different students prepares and write their final exams every year, is a good way to make money.

3. Mini restaurant: Man must eat. This business has a great potential to grow big in no time as there is always demand for food every day. This can be set up with little capital, it is best the environment is well studied before setting up a mini restaurant

4. Computer/ mobile phone repairs: This does not necessary requires an office space when starting up, but it does requires your skills as so many people lack the technical aspect of some of these devices.

5. Recharge card selling: This is s profitable business one can start with little capital. An office space might not be necessary at the beginning of the business, but as it grows u can go for an office space if the need for it arises.

6. Farming: farming is a very lucrative business that if highly harness can grow the country GDP. So many types of farming one can venture into, with a little space at the back of your house, you could plants vegetables, go into poultry farming etc.

7. Blogging: Anyone can go into blogging as far as you have the passion for it. Turn your passion/interest into making money. It does not really cost much to start, with your laptop and internet services, you are good to go.

8. Freelance writing: This is good business that does not really require capital to start.

9. Bulk SMS services: this is a business that is easy and less expensive to start up. Most business wants their business to be advertised in order to get more customers and make more profit.

10. Jewelry making: This involves little capital, it just requires your skills. The materials for making some of these jewelries are relatively cheap and affordable to get in the market.

11. Make-up artist: Ladies want to look good. This is a good business one can start with little or no capital, just your skills is involved here.

12. Laundry service: This is a very good business that one can go into, as far as your services are good and your rate affordable.

13. Car wash services: This does not need much capital to start up, choose a good location where you are sure of getting a good number of cars.

14. Sport viewing center: sport lovers will always pay to watch their favorites sport. Starting a sport viewing centre is a good business to do.

15. Online marketing: This does not need much capital to start.

16. Rental services: this is a very lucrative business as there is always ceremony taking place every day in the country. You could with a little capital by getting less expensive and affordable plastics chairs and tables, which could be replaced later on as the business grows. Is best you work and have friends with event planners when doing this business.

17. Recruitment agency: You could start this by being d middle man between the applicants and the company looking for the services of graduates.

18. Event management: Event management business is a very lucrative business now in the country, as ceremonies such as birthdays, weddings, conferences and exhibition, parties are being organized every day.

19. Computer training class: The world is becoming more technologically advance, and everyone wants to go with the trend, you could start a computer training class with little capital.

20. Ice block making: This does not need much capital to start up, with your readily available water and freezers you could make ice blocks and supply to those that sells drinks as most drinks lovers likes their drinks cold.

21. Cake baking: There is celebration taking place every day, either birthday celebration, victory celebration, wedding celebration etc, and this celebration involves the use of cake.

22. Selling of fairly used cloths and shoes: This is a very lucrative business in Nigeria as most people wants to look good without breaking a bank. Road side food vendor: this does not really involve much capital as u will not be spending on getting a shop for it. you could get a strategic place to sell your food like Motor park, market places etc

The University of California, Berkeley has partnered with The MasterCard Foundation in a collaborative, global network of education institutions and non-profit organizations that believe education is a catalyst for social and economic advancement.

The future of Africa will be shaped by its young people, including those talented, yet economically disadvantaged students who face significant barriers to accessing quality education.
The Program aims to benefit 17,000 young people over 10 years, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa. At UC Berkeley, the Program will provide comprehensive financial, social, and academic support up to 118 students from 2012 to 2020, and is open to both undergraduate and professional Master’s students.
Eligibility Requirements:

The five main eligibility criteria are:
· Being a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country – If you have refugee status, are stateless, or have other questions regarding your citizenship, you may still be eligible. Please contact us directly to clarify. This scholarship is not intended for citizens of North African countries.

· Excelling academically – All prospective Scholars must first be admitted to UC Berkeley to be considered for the Scholarship. An important criteria for admission to the University is demonstrated academic excellence.

· Coming from an economically disadvantaged background – We aim to admit those from the bottom two income quintiles per country. This Scholarship is designed for those extremely talented individuals who have no other means of acquiring the further education required to help realize their dreams and ambitions.

· Having expressed the desire and intention to return to your home country after completing your studies – We are looking for students who are engaged with and passionate about issues affecting their communities, and who will take advantage of their education at UC Berkeley to better equip themselves with the knowledge and training to address these issues upon return. While important work can be done from abroad, the intention of this Program is to enable Scholars to return home, after forming valuable professional connections through internship and job placements.

· Having demonstrated the will to give back to your community, country, or continent – We are looking for well-rounded students who are engaged in activities beyond the classroom. Some may be directly related to your field of study, but this may also include other issues (social, economic, political) that you are working on and passionate about. Applicants should elaborate on their achievements both in their application to UC Berkeley, and then later on the Scholarship application.

How to Apply
Both undergraduate and graduate degree seekers must first be admitted to the university through the regular admissions process before they will be considered for the MasterCard Foundations Program Scholarship.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Graduate Division provide detailed information on the admissions process for international student
For more details, please select the level of studies you would like to apply for:
· Undergraduate
· Graduate

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the UC Berkeley MasterCard Foundation Scholar Program
Application Deadline: November 30th 2016

The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC), established in 2010, is a continental development program that promotes youth volunteerism in Africa.


The program aims to deepen the status of young people in Africa as key actors in Africa's development targets and goals, enhancing their participation in policy development as well as design and implementation of relevant interventions towards the AU Vision of ‘the Africa we want’. It brings people together to share skills, knowledge, creativity and learning to build a more integrated, prosperous and peaceful Continent driven by its citizens.

The volunteering opportunities are intended to build professionalism and a sense of responsibility among the participants, thus enhancing their employability

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the position below:

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD VIEW HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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For a while now, many products that lighten or tones the skin have been holding sway. Did I say 'a while now', erase that and replace it with 'for a long time now'. The belief that being light complexioned or white equals beauty is absurd. Black is beautiful; it should be re-echoed again and again for generations. However, the black box which has evolved through time, tells a different story (black box being television). From Jamaica to Nigeria the bleaching epidemic has taken over, and I do believe that it still has its roots from the inferiority/superiority complex and different fallacies that ladies (and guys too) have chosen to believe.


Some weeks ago Reuben Abati did an article on it, and Fela (God bless his soul) echoes it relentlessly through the evergreen song 'Yellow Fever'. This leads me to my chosen topic or perspective Brown babies, which is a goal for most white ladies. From the effect of ageing on the white skin, not being a great story to tell and young whites scramble for sunscreens during summer. It uses, and effects, as seen in tans, are amazing. While the black skin is 'all weather' or should be called 'all season'.
Moreover, is it the sight of rash on a white skin or some funny skin diseases they have, that dermatologist could do well to explain as related to the absence of melanin, that my beautiful black sisters are bleaching/toning away. However, the white ladies are laying traps to get some melanin into their families by birthing brown babies. My unsuspecting brothers, who think that they are the man by going after white ladies for fun, should know that some of them, are on a mission to get their brown baby. Stories abound of such ladies getting pregnant then not informing the father, afterwards deliberately losing contact with him. To enable her totally claim her treasured gift.

Did I hear you say 'story', 'alo', 'akiko'. However as absurd as it may sound it does happen, and it is still going on. Let's digress a little and remember the hazards associated with bleaching/toning. ( I do remember, the stench from perspiring bleachers. 'Kai' pray never to sit close to one in a Lagos bus). Also the short and long term economic cost.

God never does an incomplete job in creation. You are perfect in your complexion. Don't play god in changing what does not need to be changed. While some people desire what you have but nature or fate does not avail them the opportunity to effect change, but they make do by trying to get a piece of what you have in getting what they call 'brown babies'.

www.felisterisike..com

Author
Chukwunwezie Yalokwu

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders since 1983. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK.

Interested applicants should: CLICK HERE TO APPLY

[email][/email] www.felisterisike..com/2016/08/2017-chevening-uk-government.html
Course Level:

The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree at any UK University. International applicants are eligible to apply

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are provided to study any subject at any UK University.

Scholarship Provider:

A full Chevening Scholarship normally comprises:
· Payment of tuition fees (see point 1.2.a in relation to MBA fee caps)
· Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only
· An arrival allowance
· The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only
· A departure allowance
· A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required
· A travel top up allowance
· A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review. Stipend payments will be made to you on or around the 21st of the month for the following full month. Where you arrive in the UK or leave the UK part way through the month, the stipend for that month will be adjusted as appropriate.

· Nationality:

Students from Chevening countries can apply for these scholarships.
List of Countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bennin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo the Democratic Republic of the, Cook Island, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Korea Republic of, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Liberia, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montserrat, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Island, Republic of Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Southern Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Helena, Sriname, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UK, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Kosovo, South Caucasus

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders since 1983. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK.

Interested applicants should: CLICK HERE TO APPLY

[email][/email]www.felisterisike..com/2016/08/2017-chevening-uk-government.html

Course Level:

The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree at any UK University. International applicants are eligible to apply

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are provided to study any subject at any UK University.

Scholarship Provider:

A full Chevening Scholarship normally comprises:
· Payment of tuition fees (see point 1.2.a in relation to MBA fee caps)
· Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only
· An arrival allowance
· The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only
· A departure allowance
· A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required
· A travel top up allowance
· A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review. Stipend payments will be made to you on or around the 21st of the month for the following full month. Where you arrive in the UK or leave the UK part way through the month, the stipend for that month will be adjusted as appropriate.

· Nationality:
Students from Chevening countries can apply for these scholarships.
List of Countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bennin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo the Democratic Republic of the, Cook Island, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Korea Republic of, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Liberia, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montserrat, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Island, Republic of Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Southern Sudan, Sri Lanka, St Helena, Sriname, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UK, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Kosovo, South Caucasus

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```At the point of death, a man, Tom Smith, called his
children and he advised them to follow his footsteps so that they can have
peace of mind in all that they do..
His daughter, Sara, said,
"Daddy, its unfortunate you are dying without a penny in
your bank..
Other fathers' that you tag as being corrupt, thieves of
public funds left houses and properties for their children; even this house we
live in is a rented apartment..
Sorry, I can't emulate you, just go, let's chart our own
course..

Few moments later, their father gave up the spirit..

Three years later, Sara went for an interview in a multinational company..
At interview the Chairman of the committee asked,
"Which Smith are you..??"

Sara replied,
"I am Sara Smith. My Dad Tom Smith is now late.."

Chairman cuts in,
"O my God, you are Tom Smith's daughter..?"

He turned to the other members and said,
"This Smith man was the one that signed my membership
form into the Institute of Administrators and his recommendation earned me
where I am today. He did all these free. I didn't even know his address, he
never knew me. He just did it for me.."
He turned to Sara,
"I have no questions for you, consider yourself as
having gotten this job, come tomorrow, your letter will be waiting for you.."

Sara Smith became the Corporate Affairs Manager of the
company with two Cars with Drivers, A duplex attached to the office, and a
salary of £1,00,000 per month excluding allowances and other costs..

After two years of working in the company, the MD of the
company came from America to announce his intention to resign and needed a
replacement. A personality with high integrity was sought after, again the
company's Consultant nominated Sara Smith..

In an interview, she was asked the secret of her success,,

With tears, she replied, "My Daddy paved these ways for
me. It was after he died that I knew that he was financially poor but
stinkingly rich in integrity, discipline and honesty".

She was asked again, why she is weeping since she is no
longer a kid as to miss her dad still after a long time..

She replied, "At the point of death, I insulted my dad
for being an honest man of integrity. I hope he will forgive me in his grave
now. I didn't work for all these, he did it for me to just walk in".

So, finally she was asked, "Will you follow your
father's foot steps as he requested ?"

And her simple answer was, "l now adore the man, I have
a big picture of him in my living room and at the entrance of my house. He
deserves whatever I have after God".

Are you like Tom Smith..?
It pays to build a name, the reward doesn't come quickly but
it will come however long it may take and it lasts longer..

Integrity, discipline, self control and fear of God makes a
man wealthy, not the fat bank account..

Leave a good heritage for your children..

God bless us all..```

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), with its mandate of transforming Nigeria into an IT driven economy for global competitiveness and the dire need to bridge the digital divide, has since 2010 established a Scholarship Scheme for Masters (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) Degrees in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) obtainable in Nigerian (Government and Private) Universities.
NOTE:
This scholarship scheme only applies to candidates who are willing to study in any of the higher institutions either federal, state or private universities in Nigeria i.e. this scholarship scheme does not apply to foreign universities.

Criteria:

The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is evenly distributed between the six geo-political zones for PhD and the 36 States and FCT for MSc.
Duration:

The Masters programme will run for one year and the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years.
Eligibility (Nigerians):

PhD: Only University Lecturers with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.

MSc: Holders of First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor's degree, (BSc) in Information Technology related field.
The registration period is six (6) weeks from the date of the Newspaper publication.
A comprehensive Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the Award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be Shortlisted.