Troynow,
you took the words right out of my mouth. For years now there has been only one university on the top while the others are striving for the second place.
I've heard your suggestions, which is what it is because it's not a fact. My verdict is:

UI - Living in past glory. This isn't the 20th century
OAU - Same although not as bad as the first. They need to sort out their internal issues
UNILAG - I'll get back to you on that later.

UNIBEN has been and will be the best among the best. We've got the best graduates in every field.
The story about 2.2 grads in OAU considered first before 2.1grads from the other universities, is long worn out.
When I was young, i heard the gist, now am , I have seen the tides change.
I respect graduates from the three schools but I know for a fact that when UNIBEN stands the ovation is
loudest. We didn't get voted as the second best university in the Commonwealth for the kind of buildings we
have, but for the kind of brains, infrastructure and research work going on there. For those of you who are not
aware, UNIBEN was the first Nigerian university to start on-line registration. If in doubt, carry out a research.
That's all I have to say for now.
Keep it coming.

Every fresher who gained admission into Covenant University must be aware of all the rules and regulations of the school.
Therefore, I don't see the need for all the fuse being made because someone was expelled as a result of flouting such rules.
In recent times, churches now own universities and since it isn't owned by the government, the School Council reserves the
right to enforce rules to guide the students and reduce indiscipline.
I am not a fan of private schools because I am of the sincere opinion that every one should learn to grow on his or her own
at a point in life, learning from all mistakes. That is what differenciates graduates of Governent-owned universities from those
of private universities.
However, as an undergraduate, if you or your parents decide you should attend a private university, then you are bound by their
laws. If those students knew it was a crime to be without their bibles at that time, why didn't they have them?
It's time for Nigerians to grow up and let go of their lackadaisical attitude to observing laid-down laws.
If you can't obey the law when you are below 30 years of age, what will happen when you are forty?

I am sorry i gave information about the test format and not the interview format. The interview process is not difficult at all. The company prides itself in hiring the best hands. I can't tell you the exact questions you'll be asked. All i know and am sure of is that you should appear neat and on time. Lateness is a capital offence. Be able to answer the questions asked sensibly and sincerely. You need to dazzle them with what you have to offer up there and not what's on paper. The interview would take about two to three hours and it's quite draining. The reason is you'll be asked a lot of questions based on your experience, your career goal and objectives and your vision long and short term).

I hope that answers your question.

Hi baba4life,

Hypertech is right. For the essay, you need to keep abreast with recent happenings in the Insurance Industry as regards to recent changes and development.

All the best and i hope you are successful so you'll join our Guaranty Trust Assurance family. I will be glad to be one of those who'll welcome you on board.

Hey, where did all the insurance guys go?

Anyway, hi everyone, my name is Chioma and I work as a Bancassurance Associate in GTA. The job is really tasking and challenging by with God's grace am up to the task.

Any other insurance guys in the house?

Hi guys,

am really happy to know that you made it. I am proud of you and I know that you guys will make a great impact there because that is what UNIBEN graduates are known for. It is no wonder our great ALMA MATER is the second best University in Commonwealth and the BEST in Nigeria. GREATEST UNIBEN! GREAT! GREATTTTTTTTT!

Hi Guyman2,

from the list you posted, it is obvious that you didn't investigate before publishing your findings. I think you are baised and I don't know why you are. Yes, there are so many fake recruitment agencies, but you need to make proper findings first before bringing out lists such as yours, so as not be sued by those whom you may accuse wrongly. I am saying this
because pf PLUS ONE CONSULTING which I know isn't one of such. In fairness to them, I got my present job after I applied through them and I didn't pay a dim. In fact, I learnt a lot from them as regarding submission of cvs, answering interview questions and so on.
Most of my colleagues can also testify to this. You may have had a bad experience with them, but that doesn't in any way mean they are fake.

All you need to do is go to the Registrar of the bank or organization whose shares you own.
They'll give you an Indemnity Form to fill. You have to take this Indemnity form, get a Police Report or a sworn affidavit and one passport photograph of the person who owns the shares. Go to any branch of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc around you.
Ask for the Bancassurance Associate there and you'll be given a Shares Indemnity certificate. With that, your Shares Certificate will be replaced and you can get your dividends.

Bigproject,
just relax. ADIC interview is like every other interview. I had one with them early ths year and it went well. The only problem i had was that i was asked if i would mind moving to the north if i was hired and i said no, with no regrets because that wasn't what i wanted.
The questions i was asked were basically about my tertiary education, hobbies, and reasons why i would like to work with them. Like i said, they are everyday interview questions, so relax and be yourself. Be very calm, and have a cheerful smile while being interviewed. All the best.

Hi,
forgot to tell you that you should also find out which company has the highest capital base in the country,the deadline for the recapitalization of Insurance companies in Nigeria,name of the NAICOM Chairman. It might be of help to you.

Hi Ialadega,
               ADIC Insurance is the insurance arm of Diamond Bank Plc. Log on to their website for info on them. I don't have the correct website address of the company, but you can get it via Google. In case you are not familiar with Lagos, NIA is actually N.I.A House. The test is basically Maths,English and Current Affairs. Know the names of those who were sworn in recently at all levels in the country. The Maths is easy and you take a calculator to the venue and into the exam hall unless you are asked by the officials to drop it. The English part is not difficult but it could be tricky.I know because i wrote a test with the same company early this year, but am working with Guaranty Trust Assurance now. Anyway, all the best in your test.

Hi Maflow,

i have a friend who wrote their test early this year and she is currently with them. All who need to do is study Maths. Practise between now and the

test date. You may be given ten questions and asked to solve the answers on a piece of paper, showing all calculations. My friend's test was like that.

Good luck and all the best in your test.

Hi Tijannydot,
congratulations on your being called to write the test. The test is quite difficult so you need to study your GMAT. The test is different from the one organized by PlusOne consulting.It is by thier HR department. You'll also be given a topic and told to write an essay. Try to read all you know about the Recapitalization exercise in the insurance sector, the insurance industry and about Guaranty TYrust Assurance. Dont worry, you were called cos you are good. GO guy!Show them the stuff you are made of.
@Nairalanders,
is there any one amongst my dear nairalanders who was successful in securing the position of Bank Assurance Associate?If there is/are, Good luck as you start your training, which i will be a part of and dont worry God will see us through. Hope to see you guys there.

@ davidylan,
i wish it was a story i would be so glad to sell it to any of the softsell magazines. Everything happened to me. I am able to talk about it now cos i've gotten over it. Moreover, it isnt nice to make fun of other people's experiences.

Mine was a case of infidelity on his part. He was my first love. I met him when i was 19 and in my second year in the university. We dated for three years and planned to get married after my graduation. Barely four months to when he and his family were supposed to meet mine officially, i found out that he was cheating on me. I was in Uniben then, while he was working in Lagos. I was so in love with him and couldnt wait to be his wife and build a home for ourselves.
         Well,on one of his visits to my school,i saw two strange numbers stored on his phone as my wife and my darling. The numbers were definately not mine and when i confronted him he claimed that one of his lady friends who was mischievous had done it. I wasnt born yesterday so i knew something was up but i kept my cool. Again, he later confessed to my friends that he had cheated on me with a lady and he didnt know how to tell me. My friends told him he had to tell me himself because i wasnt supposed to hear it from them. He told me amidst tears and said he was sorry and it was a one night stand. I asked him if he had used protection because abeg i didnt want to get any thing from him, though we werent having sex. I forgave him because he was human and i was so in love with him. I asked for the name of the lady and he said her name was Sade. He did other things that werent straight but the one that really changed everything was when he was supposed to come spend the weekend in Benin and he didnt show up. He didnt call either and that got me worried as i thought something bad had happened to him.
          I called him and his phone rang with none answering. Then, someone called me and said that he was sent by him to inform me that he had a minor accident in which he broke his neck and wasnt in a position to talk to me. I let him be and decided to concentrate on my final exams because it became clear that he wasnt being straight with me. Two weeks to my exams, he showed up at my doorstep and i refused to talk to him. He asked my friend who was also upset with him to help him beg for my forgiveness. I told him i had forgiven him, but i didnt want anything to distract me, so he could leave and come back after my exams.
          To pacify me, he said he came with one of his relations who wanted to see me and she was in the car. Being the good girl that i am, i followed him to where the car was parked and sitting inside was a lady who was older than me. Somehow, something wasnt right about her and when he introduced us, he didnt mention her name. On her part, she said she came to see the woman who had caught his heart and wanted us to be best of friends. She asked to see my pictures but i was reluctant showing them to her because there was something about her i couldnt place. She later introduced herself as Folasade to i and my friends who had come to visit me earlier. It then struck me that this was the same girl who had slept with my boyfriend, but i didnt say anything because i had to be certain i was right.
          I asked my boyfriend and he said she wasnt. They claimed they were on their way to Warri to see his mum and he asked if i wanted to come along because his mum wanted to see me so we could discuss wedding plans and how they could come, as we were from different tribes;i am Ibo while he's Itsekiri. I had a test the next day so i asked him to please explain to his mum, promising that i would see her in two weeks. While i was hugging my boyfriend, i noticed Folasade was crying and i wondered why, though i didnt ask. They drove off. Later in the evening, i called his mum as a sign of respect to explain why i couldnt come with her son to see her. She was so happy to see me and when i asked if she had seen him yet, she said he was in Lagos. I smelt a rat but didnt let her know. I called his younger brother he also resides in Warri and he said the same thing his mum said. It was then became obvious to me that something was up. I tried to call my boyfriend but his phone was switched off.
             Two days later, he showed up at my door and said he was tired from his trip and wondered if his "darling wife-to-be" would be kind enough to prepare something for him. I was boiling inside but kept my cool. He said that we had to discuss his meeting my parents and his mum wasnt happy that i didnt come to see her. I smiled and said i wanted us to talk. I asked him to be sincere with me because that would really help us. I asked him if Folasade was Sade and he tried to play around,but said she was when he saw how serious i was. I lost my cool and asked why he disrespected me so much that he brought a girl he claimed to have a one night stand with to my room. He said that she asked to meet me and he didnt think there was any thing wrong as he didnt mind us being friends. I couldnt believe that he thought i was dumb to believe that. To cut the long story short, i broke up the relationship and he went on his knees crying and asking for forgiveness. I was heartbroken and almost fell for that, but i didnt want to get married to a liar and a cheat. I am from a broken home and my prayer had always been that i wouldnt let my children go through what i went through growing up without my mum. His mum, his siblings and friends tried to reconcile us but i could not continue even though i was still in love with him. I took me three years to get over that heart break. It almost affected my final result, but by the grace of God, i came out with a 2.1. Now, i am happy as i am in a relationship with a man who adores me, who's in love with me and whom i love so much. Some how, i don't miss not getting married to the other guy, because God has given me someone who is better in everyway. One of the problems i had with my ex was the issue of sex. He couldnt wait for us to at least start wedding preparations firat. I am happy i didnt succumb to the pressure cos i would have had a different story to tell. My fiancee is ready to wait till we get marries, moreso after he found out that i hadnt slept with anyman. He was so thrilled that at 25 i hadnt been touched and he loves me more.
             For everyone who has been through heartbreak, it isnt the end of the world. It only means that person wasnt meant for you. God has given us the bone of our bones, its up to us to find that person that complements you with God's help. That's my story.

@ckc,
for her to stand by you despite your financial status shows that her love for you is not based on what you have but who you are. She is in love with you. My advice to you is that you should trust her, it is very important. Remember that those other wealthy men were there before you started your relationship, yet she picked you. I know how you feel because my fiancee once had doubts about my being able to wait for him. Like you, he was struggling to find his feet when we started our relationship and he had fears because i had advances from wealthy goodlooking men. Do you know what i used to tell him?I told him that of all the men he was the only one my heart,my body and my soul longed for and i wasnt in it for the money, because for me money can't buy my happiness. My parents and friends also helped reassure him that i was his. That encouraged him, and he tried his hands at so many things to earn a living. I am proud to say that he is doing so well now and our wedding is coming up soon.
Dont let your reservations push her away, because you will start beng jealous unconciously and start suspecting her of having affairs. This can push her away and you'll loose her. Hang on there, and try to build a career for yourself. Reassure her of your love for her, that is what she needs, while at the same time planning for your future together. Commit your relationship to God in prayer. That is what my fiancee did and it held us together.Wish you all the best.

Hi guys,
please, is any nairalander amongst those who were invited for an interview by Guaranty Trust Assurance last week? I am asking because no one has said anything about GTA for weeks now. Anyway , i am wishing those who were interviewed all the best in the final one, coming up this week, text messages have been sent notifying you. And for those who were not shortlisted for the final stage, that you made it this far shows that you've got prospects and i assure you that as long as you believe in yourself and dont let it weigh you down, you'll go places.

Dont defile the marital bed. Having sexual relations with your husband or wife-to-be is a sin. Rather than be blessed, you'll end up opening the door to terrible things. God gave us that instruction because He has reserved a special blessing for us if we obey.
Getting pregnant before marriage is like buying pieces of furniture for a house, when you've not gotten a house, and then keeping them outside pending when you get a house. By exposing them, they could be destroyed by the rain and the sun. This is exactly what happens if the man responsible absconds or denies being the father of your unborn child.
Please, lets stop making excuses for ourselves and rather strive to do only that which is right in God's sight. It is not easy but if you think of the consequences of disobeying Him, we'll all pull through.

Hi God1st,
Oghara is a town in Delta state and it is close to Sapele. I think it is inhabited by the urhobo's. That is the little I know about the town. I hope this info is useful.

Hi Vesta,
am sorry about the situation you are in now. The only reason why i think she is acting that way is that she feels that you are beginning to change your mind about formalizing your union with her. Remember that she has a child now, a set of twins for that matter. If her head is telling her that you are not going to marry her, she will be scared because it will be difficult for another to marry her and accept her childen. Even if he does, his family will object. Correct if am wrong, no man will want to raise another man's son, right. Try to reason with her by assuring her that you love her,(that is, if you do) and then tell her you love her and your babies more than any thing in this world. All she need from you now is reassurance that you are standing by her side, that's all. Show her that you are serious about her by meeting her parents formally, if you havent done that already.
However, if you dont love her or feel anything for her, don't marry her, not even for the sake of the childsren. Love is the foundation of every good marriage and if you marry her without loving her, you'll only be entering into a difficult contract. Never marry out of pity, no. If you think of doing it for the sake of your children, you'll also be doing the wrong thing because it will be difficult for them to grow in a home where there's no love between their parents. Whatever you decide to do, do the right thing and think about tomorrow. Good Luck.

My BF and I were talking on the phone for hours on a beautiful night. We talked about everything and then when I was blabbing about something, cant remember what it was, he popped the question. I couldnt believe it that i went numb.He asked again.Youknow what i said don't you?ISAID YES. Since he propsed over the phone, there was no way he could give me a ring. However, on a later date, he popped the question again in front of our friends when i wasnt expecting again, but this time with a ring and yours truly said YES again.
What am trying to say is  that it doesnt matter if a man propses with a ring or not. What matters is whether the girl accepts or not. The ring just formalizes the proposal. Kapish.

It will really be difficult, but i have to forgive him. When you love someone, no matter how hurt you are by that person, you have to forgive so you can experience inner peace. Besides, remember when you took your marital vows, you promised to stand by your husband at all times. Therefore, even though it's difficult, you have to forgive him and try your best to trust him again. It would help if you ask God to give you the grace to forgive your husband and trust him again because you can't do it on your own. He's my husband so i'll stand by him and together we'll raise that child. I'll also ask God for the grace not to hold the circumstance of his birth against him and to be able to raise him like mine. Everything boils down to forgiveness. If you are able to forgive, then you won't have problems in making the right decisions. Finally, always pray for your husband that God will give him the grace to leave above sin and stand by his vows to you. That is what i'll do if i find myself in such a situation. Also, ask for His grace in taking the right decisions at all times.

Hi girl,
i can imagine how you feel cos my step mom objected to my dating my fiancee and i was really devastated. However, with prayers everything has been resolved and we are planning our wedding. My advice to you is that you should ignore that advice of those fake prayewr prophets and follow your heart. It's really sad that people rather praying for themselves, give money to so called prayer warriors who dont even know their left from their right. The act of using prayers as a means of enriching one's self is a sin and who ever does it is obviously an agent of the devil and not God. We know that nothing good comes from the devil, and like the Bible says the devils comes as a thief to steal, kill and destroy. Dont let the devil kill, steal and destroy your happiness.
You and your boyfriend should pray about your relationship together on a daily basis. Commit your relationship to God. You can talk to Him one on one not through anyone. Prayer warriors change your destiny to favour themselves, not you. And in this case, am so sorry to say that they will change it for your mum's sake if she tells them she doesnt like your BF. Dont let them ruin your future cos the guy they chose as the right one for you, is not. Believe me. Present your case before God, He's the only one that can rewrite the destiny of men for good. He is not selfish like man and He'll give you the best of the best. Just ask Him together with your BF.
Rededicate your relationship to Him now first by desisting fom having sexual relations with your BF until marriage. It will help you against any attacks from the devil and make you worthy to ask from Him anything you want. Try it. If it worked wonders for me, it will do much more for you. Chao.

Hi guys, i just checked the web and i also passed the test. Congratulations to all Nairalanders that passed the test. Am grateful to God cos i know He made it possible. I havent gotten any notification on the date for my interview yet. Good luck to everyone on your interview. Just relax and show confidence in yourself and your abilities. God will see all of us through.

hi guys,
thanks for all the info, you've all been great. However, could someone please tell if a credit in maths in SSCE is one of the requirements. I really appreciate if someone can help me out here cos i have a pass in maths and graduated with a 2.1. I need to know if i have a chance with them or if i'll be turned back. Thanks.

Hi,
on behalf of other nairalanders am pleased to welcome you to the number one nigerian website for nigerians. Click on the jobs on the homepage and you'll get links to the website addresses of 25 banks in nigeria including that of Guarantee Trust Bank. Goodluck.

Hi Anastmary,
the question is easy and at the same time difficult. The reason is that while asnwering, you might give too much info, less info or even irrelevant info. Therefore, the question "tell me about yourself' simply means you should menion your full names, your age, a brief info on your educational backgroung and working experience.
The key is for you to relax cos you are talking about yourself. No one knows about your background than you do except God of course. Lest i forget, dont give info that might be irrelevant, for instance if you attended three primary schools, just mention the one you graduated from. Remember that you have little time to talk about yourself, so make the best of it. Goodluck and i hope this little info is useful, or rather answers your question.

Hi guys, Nunu is right. This is a new vacancy as placed on yesterday's Guardian Newspaper for Graduate Trainees. Everyone has been having difficulty logging into the site cos of the number of people trying to log in at the same time.
I had the same problem but was able to complete the application process a few hours ago. So i whish everyone goodluck and the key is being patient and persistent. And guys like i said before, the address is
www.diamond.com

Hi Chinkolo,
well all you have to do is log on to
www.diamondbank.com.
Click on th Home Page and scroll to careers. Click on the online application form and fill it accurately. Choose only one test centre and dont send more than one application or you'll be disqualified. Application closes on the 23rd of January, 2007.
i HOPE THIS INFO IS USEFUL.
HAPPY NEW TO ALL NAIRALANDERS. AM SORRY IT'S COMING THIS LATE COS I JUST RESUMED AT WORK.wISHING ALL OF YOU THE BEST OF EVERYTHING BECAUSE GOD HAS PROMISED GREAT THINGS FOR US AS LONG AS WE SERVE HIM IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH.

Hi Guys,
            i was going through the papers now and saw something that would interest you, particularly those waiting for for word on the NNPC Batch 2 Recruitment Exercise. It goes thus:
             Successful candidates in the just concluded nationwide aptitude tests held in various locations on 28th october, 2006 are hereby invited for oral interviews as follows:
                Date: 27th November - 8th December 2006
                Venue: NNPC Towers, Herbert Macaulay Way, Central District Way, Abuja.
                Time: 8.00am
             Letters have been dispatched to all successful candidates informing them of their interview dates. Only duly invited candidates will be allowed
access to the venues to sit for the interview.
             All invited candidates are required to come along with the underlisted items:
             
              *Original and 2 photocopies of certificates and credentials.
              * Original and 2 photocopies of NYSC Discharge Certificate.
              * Original and 2 photocopies of Birth Certificate.
              * National ID Card or Driver's Licence or International Passport or 2 Passport Photograghs.
              * Letter of invitation to the oral interview.
       
            Candidates should please endeavour to be punctual, as lateness may lead to them being barred from takiing the interview. They should remember
to bring the letter of invitation to the oral interview along with them to the venue, as it will be used for the accreditation process.

For those who might think this is a scam, you can check page 10 of ThisDay of Friday 24th November, 2006. Chao.

Hi Neduson,
i wrote the F.C.M.B test in august this year at Abuja and i've been invited to write the test tomorrow in Lagos. goodluck to all nairalanders who were invited too. And to those who weren't don't give cos a better one is coming to you.

Hi Whoknoxluv,
i believe am speaking on behalf of other ladies when i say thank you so much for those tips. Ladies, these are facts and not assumptions. Let's all try to think with our heads too and don't compromise when you notice those signs that say that guy ain't for you. Alright.
LADIES IT'S TIME WE ALL STOP GUYS FOR TAKING US FOR A RIDE. LET'S SHOW THEM THAT WE ARE NOT THE WEAKER SEX BUT HAVE GOT BRAINS LIKE THEM TOO. CHAO LADIES.ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU WHOKNOXLUV.