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Believe me yes, the benefits of education, can not be shifted or manipulated and hence, should be taken to outmost consideration for a better ahead.
The importance of education cannot be downplayed in the life of any human being. The true meaning of education has not been quite understood by our educational systems even here in Nigeria where I write this article from where emphasis is laid mostly on knowledge and skill acquisition than on the other important facets.

Every dictionary will likely tell you like: "education is the process or art of imparting knowledge, skills and judgment." That's what the definition looks like in every simple dictionary. Education to me should also involve the formation of 'character' and the impartation of 'moral excellence'. True education should encompass the following which would be listed below.

1. Acquisition of knowledge

The first and most general facet of education is the acquisition of knowledge
from those that have earlier discovered or acquired the knowledge. True education should largely involve the impartation of knowledge. When you go to school and you're not getting anything or learning something new, then you're not being educated. It's as simple as that. If you are getting an education, you should be getting new knowledge.
2. PROVISION OF COMPUTER LABS. Students are connected to the Internet everywhere except in school. Regardless of their income bracket, most kids carry around a world of information in their pockets on their mobile devices, and yet we force them to power down and disconnect, and we confine them in obsolete computer labs. A modern school needs to have connectivity everywhere and treat computers more like pencils than microsc>>>http://unnedu..com/2015/01/top-6-things-that-should-be-put-into.html

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AutoCAD is a software program which has been used in various industries for many years. This software can help architects, designers, engineers and more create designs and then see if they will work before spending money and taking a risk on the project.
This particular product is used for the engineering of new bridges, buildings, stadiums, homes, electrical and so much more.

This software is actually very helpful for engineering students, especially those that which to enjoy the impact of engineering.



There are a number of advantages to AutoCAD classes, teaching students how to use the software to ensure they make the most of the product to use in their work on a daily basis.
The biggest advantage to AutoCAD classes is that it improves productivity. This is why so many companies enrol team members for these training sessions. It helps the student visualise their final product and see how it will work, ensuring they have taken all the necessary steps before putting the project forward.
The next advantage to this type of training is that the quality of the design is dramatically improved. This makes it easier when working with a group to show the design and everyone understand it, again saving time and energy and enabling staff to complete projects quicker than if they were drawing them manually.
The software enables users to create documentation for their design. This is a major benefit to taking AutoCAD classes and learning how this documentation is developed, helping others understand what is involved in the design with ease. Documentation includes everything from the materials to be used to components and specifications, very important in architectural design where the drawings are sent to a contractor who has to understand every step of the way.
Going to this type of training teaches students the importance of manufacturing databases, how to create and use them and how it will help them improve their overall productivity.
This software is so easy to use and offers the ease of cut, copy and paste, saving time, energy and making it easy to use once you know how. Companies and private individuals choose AutoCAD classes to develop skills to help in business.
Anyone looking for a job in the architectural or engineering sector will benefit greatly from having a certificate in this type of training. It enables the person to join a company and get to work, understanding the software used and helping them be a productive member of the team from day one.
Companies looking to develop their teams can choose this type of training, registering team members into classes which are held all over the world on a daily basis.
There are options available when looking for AutoCAD classes and it's advisable to choose the one you feel most comfortable with, whether you want to take a course which lasts a few days or you want to study in your own time in the comfort of your own home. There is no right or wrong, it depends what your work schedule is like and your preferred method of study. Both options will leave students with a certificate in this type of software which can be used to help promote them during an interview process.
Hundreds of people attend AutoCAD classes every year to add to their growing resume, making them more appealing to prospective employers and increasing their chances of being accepted for promotion.
Understanding how the software works and what it can be used for is hugely advantageous in any industry that requires design and innovation. Those who complete this type of course can build anything from buildings to electrical circuits and stadiums to bridges and anything else that is needed by their company with complete specifications, materials, components, descriptions and proof that it works.
Source:http://unnedu..com/2015/01/the-important-of-autocad-as-engineering.html

A LIST OF SELECTED AFRICAN AND NON-AFRICAN PLAYS, NOVELS AND POEMS DRAMA:
African:
i. JC De Craft: Sons and Daughters, UPL Non-African
ii. William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Newswan POETRY
African:
i. Buchi Emecheta: The Joys of Motherhood, Heinemann
ii.Ferdinand Oyono: The Old Man and the Medal, Heinenmann
Non-African:
George Orwell: Nineteen Eighty Four, Newswan
POETRY:
African:
i. Adeoti Gbemisola: ‘Naked Soles’
ii. Buchi Emecheta: The Joys of Motherhood, Heinemann
iii. Ferdinand Oyono: The Old Man and the Medal, Heinenmann
iv. D.Rubadiri: ‘An ....>>>http://unnedu..com/2015/01/jamb-literature-syllabus.html

Scholarship Description

AfterCollege believes that what's good for students is good for everyone: schools, employers, community, and other students! That’s why we not only help students find jobs & internships, but also offer scholarships to help fund their education. We have awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships and student activities through our program to date.


Eligibility requirements:
- Open to currently enrolled students working toward a degree (AA,AS,AAS, BA,BS, MS, PhD) in a field of engineering
- Minimum 3.0 GPA


How to apply:

1. Read these instructions all the way through, then click the blue "Apply" button.

2. A pop-up will prompt you to upload or create a resume.


* If you have a resume, go ahead and upload it! Then, go to step 3 and fill out the rest of your AfterCollege profile.

* If you don't have a resume yet:
1. Click the "Create one from your profile" link.
2. Click the “Edit profile to update this resume” link above the resume box to get to your AfterCollege profile.
3. Complete your AfterCollege profile step-by-step in the pop-up window and then hit “Send Resume” to apply. You can edit your profile up until the scholarship deadline by clicking the “My Profile” link in the upper right corner of any page on AfterCollege.


3. Complete your AfterCollege profile

AfterCollege profiles are used as criteria to select the scholarship recipient. We're primarily looking for a succinct but impactful, resume-style personal statement that describes your goals and the value that you bring in an academic and/or professional context (we recommend 250 words or less). We may also consider GPA, honors, awards, scholarships, skills and all other information provided on your profile.


Since we’re a job and internship resource, we’re looking for students who are, or will be, exemplary candidates in their field when the time comes to find an internship or job. This means that we evaluate profiles with the eye of a hiring manager, so: watch your grammar, check your spelling, put your best accomplishments forward and you could actually get paid for thinking about your future!


More on making a great AfterCollege Profile:
http://blog.aftercollege.com/2013/create-ridiculously-good-looking-aftercollege-profile/

Official Scholarship Rules:
http://www.aftercollege.com/content/article/scholarship_official_rules/



About AfterCollege, Inc.
AfterCollege is the largest online career network for college students and recent graduates, with a mission of helping them find their first job or internship. The company is using big data and machine learning to help students discover jobs and internships based on answers to 3 easy questions: what did you study, where, and when do you graduate.

Our clients are the companies that recruit students and new grads, both for internships and full time employment. Employers such as Oracle, SanDisk, Stanford Hospital, and Airbnb use AfterCollege to promote their employment brands to students and graduates at college campuses nationwide.

Full-time employees of the company are entitled to the following benefits, as such may be in effect from time to time: paid personal time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, stock options, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and commuter benefits.
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Our winning mind-set! We are a team of outstanding professionals with diverse backgrounds, varied experience and probing minds. We always strive to win. Not as individuals but by working as a team. Our winning culture is based on collaborative teamwork, and we create results by being open-minded, helping each other and showing trust in each other’s method and capabilities. And for that we need you on the team!

KPMG Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2015/2016
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Must be below 26 years old
Have a minimum of 5 O’ level credits (including English & Math) at ONE sitting
Have a minimum of second class (upper division) degree at first degree
Law graduates must have a minimum of second class (upper division) degree at first degree and at Law school
About to complete or completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme
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Enforcement of the Withdrawal Policy of Students with CGPA Below 1.0 Latest information reaching us has it that the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Owerri, (FUTO) Imo State, Prof C. C. Asiabaka has emphasized on his determination in restoring the original policy of the university, whereby students with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of below 1.0 at the end of Year 1 (100 Level) are withdrawn from the institution.

Prof Asiabaka, while speaking with the University Senate, stated that full measures have been put in place to ensure that only students that have the mental capacity to cope with the academic rigor of the institution are retained. However, Prof. Asiabaka equally noted that students who have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of less than 1.0 are still allowed to continue registration of courses without caution by the Department. He urged Deans and Heads of Department to ensure that deficient students are detected and flushed out of the institution.
Source :http://unnedu..com/2015/01/futo-to-withdraw-students-with-cgpa.html

It's easy to make a mistake when you are at a job interview. Sometimes you don't even know you're making a mistake. You may be asking yourself what you need to do in a job interview and what you shouldn't do in a job interview in order to be successful. Here are the top ten interview mistakes, blunders, and errors a candidate for employment can make. Spend time to go through these mistakes and learn how to avoid them so that you will be successful in your next job interview.

1. Don't Prepare

Preparing for a job interview is one of the vital things you must do before going for one. It is not enough for you to read through courses related to the job you are applying for, you need to learn more about the company history, locations, and lots more.
Not being able to answer the question "What do you know about this company?" might just end your quest for employment, at least with this employer. Background information including company history, locations, divisions, and a mission statement are available in an "About Us" section on most company websites. Review it ahead of time, then print it out and read it over just before your interview to refresh your memory. This will go a long way to help you in your success.


2. Dress Inappropriately

Do You Really Want to Get That Job? Here are 13 Interview Mistakes You Must Avoid
When you are dressing for a job interview, image really is everything (or most of it). The image you present to a potential employer is the first thing they are going to notice about you - before you even have a chance to say a word or shake a hand.
Dressing inappropriately can work both ways. Most times, our dress code for interview depends on the type of job you are applying for, the company and the scope of your intended job. A suit will be appropriate if you are interviewing for professional position. When interviewing for a summer job at your local theme park or as a lifeguard, for example, dress accordingly in neat and casual attire. In situations where you aren't sure of what to wear, visit the organization and watch employees coming in and out of the office to see what they are wearing.



3. Poor Communication Skills

It's important to communicate well with everyone you meet in your search for employment. It is, however, most important to positively connect with the person who might hire you. Shake hands, make eye contact, exude confidence, engage the person you are speaking with, and you will let the interviewer know that you are an excellent candidate for this position - before you even answer an interview question.


4. Talk Too Much

There is nothing much worse than interviewing someone who goes on and on and on... The interviewer really doesn't need to know your whole life story, he is not interested in that. Focus on the core of your answers and leave out information that is superfluous. Don't add sideline commentary about your life that has nothing to do with why you were invited to the interview. The interviewer is not your pal and they don't care about any information that is not relevant to the hiring process.
All you need to do is to sell yourself well, what do you have to offer the company? Why do you think the company should hire you? Keep your answers succinct, to-the-point and focused and don't ramble - simply answer the question.



5. Answering and Going Silent

Do You Really Want to Get That Job? Here are 13 Interview Mistakes You Must Avoid
When we have in mind that a job interview is like an oral exam, we answer a question and then clam up and wait for the next one. That's citizenship-exam behavior. That's not how humans converse, and you're not going to start an intellectually-stimulating conversation by following the boring, standard script. If you interview in the standard sheepie way, the manager will forget your conversation two minutes after your Behind disappears through the revolving door.


Here are two contrasting answers to the lame interview question "Where do you see yourself in five years?"

MANAGER: Where do you see yourself in five years?

APPLICANT: Here, hopefully, working in Accounts Payable or perhaps in Finance.

Is this manager going to say "Wow! There's a lively thinker!" upon hearing this answer?

Heck, no. Not one neuron is firing in the manager's brain while you're matching the lameness quotient of his lame question with your own lame answer.

Let's try it again:

MANAGER: Where do you see yourself in five years?

APPLICANT: I don't have a timetable, but I'm interested in astrophysics - yes, don't laugh! It's true. I love science, and I don't know exactly where I'll go with it but I read everything I can about quantum mechanics, cosmology and the point where engineering and physics intersect.

MANAGER: Wow -- but you're an Accounts Payable person!

APPLICANT: I worked at my grandpa's hardware store in high school and I learned bookkeeping and then Accounting. I got my BS in Finance because I like fitting the numbers into the rest of the business processes like Purchasing, Sales and forecasting. Somehow I'm going to weave the science in, at some point. Life is long!

You can turn even a brainless interview question like "Where do you see yourself in five years?" into a conversation-starter if you bring a little mojo to the interview.

What is there to be afraid of, after all? The only mistake you can make is to hide behind the script and be forgotten. As long as you stay calm, don't evaluate or censor yourself and listen to your body, you're going to do fine. (From LinkedIn)


6. Don't Talk Enough

It's really hard to communicate with someone who answers a question with a word or two. I remember a couple of interviews where I felt like I was pulling teeth to get any answers from the candidate. It wasn't pleasant. So, even though you shouldn't talk too much, you do want to be responsive and fully answer the question as best you can.

7. Downplaying your Accomplishments

The fact that you landed an interview proves that the company is already impressed by you. Now it's your job to show them that they weren't wrong. "Being too humble or too self-deprecating isn't endearing; it's a missed opportunity," Skillings says. "If you're modest by nature and you're not used to saying how great you are, you need to prepare to be good at that."


8. Vague Details

Even if you have submitted a resume when you applied for the job, you may also be asked to fill out a job application. In writing your resume, try all possible best to moderate the amount of details you include in the resume. Let the details you give be focused on the particular job you are applying for. Make sure you know the information you will need to complete an application including dates of prior employment, graduation dates, and employer contact information.


9. Give the Wrong Answer

Make sure you listen to the question and take a moment to gather your thoughts before you respond. What if the question you are asked during the job interview is quite difficult to produce an immediate answer? Here is what you should do; asked for few seconds to gather your thoughts before presenting your answer to the interviewer. Do not make this a habit during the course of the interview. Like the following candidate, you'll knock yourself out of contention if you give the wrong answer.

The interviewer had completely described a sales and marketing position to the candidate. She emphasized that cold calling and prospecting were the most important skills and experiences needed for the position. The candidate responded to the question about what she did or didn't like to do in sales, with these words: "I hate to do cold calling and prospecting, and I'm not good at it." That response ensured that she wouldn't get the job!


10. Running out of questions

While talking too much can cause annoyance, not saying enough is even more of a red flag. An interview is not just an opportunity for a company to hear all about you; it's the one shot you have to find out as much as you can about them as well. If you don't communicate a genuine interest or curiosity about the company, its culture, the specific team you're interviewing for, or other specifics not listed on the application, you'll likely come off as apathetic.

"Not having a question is definitely a bad sign," Skillings says. "I don't care how much the interviewer has talked or if they truly did answer everything you had written down in your notebook. You must come back with another question. I tell people to have at least three questions prepared in advance, but you should also be paying attention in the interview so you can ask spontaneous questions as well."


11. Badmouthing Past Employers

Your last boss was an idiot? Everyone in the company was a jerk? You hated your job and couldn't wait to leave? Even if it's true don't say so. I cringed when I heard someone ranting and raving about the last company she worked for. That company happened to be our largest customer and, of course, I wasn't going to hire someone who felt that way about the company and everyone who worked there.

It's sometimes a smaller world than you think and you don't know who your interviewer might know, including that boss who is an idiot... You also don't want the interviewer to think that you might speak that way about his or her company if you leave on terms that aren't the best.


12. Forget to Follow Up

Afraid you didn't make the best impression? Are you sure that you aced the interviewed? Either way, be sure to follow up with a thank you note reiterating your interest in the position and the company.


In conclusion, even if the interview does not turn out to be as expected which will not be, do not allow anything to weigh you down. Learn from your mistakes and move on.
source:http://unnedu..com/2015/01/do-you-want-to-get-that-job-12-job.html

Do you all know that the company Etisalat is also known as Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) which is multinational United Arab Emirate based telecommunications service provider, they are now operating in 15 top countries across Asia, Middle East and Africa

Here comes the big hit, as the Mobile Telecommunication, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) had given a scholarship merit award to 50 Nigerian Undergraduate students from some different universities in Nigeria worth the sum of N100, 000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira).
Ten (10) students who were beneficiaries of the award came from different universities in Nigeria, they are;


University of Lagos (UNILAG)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife,
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH),
Ogbomoso and Adekunle Ajasin University (AAU), Ondo State.
It was grate joy for the students that scored a very high cumulative grade point average from 3.89 to 5 points in the academic records, what an outstanding records.
A presentation by Team University of Lagos (UNILAG), “Project Social Media Centre” was adjudged third best while the first and second position went to University of Benin (UNIBEN) and Obafemi Amolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife respectively.
The Etisalat Merit Award is a scholarship scheme designed to fulfill the company’s goal of empowering the society through knowledge acquisition and promoting education within Nigeria.
The scheme focuses on awarding grants to second and third year students enrolled in any Nigerian University.
Source:http://unnedu..com/2015/01/etisalat-scholarship-award.html

We are, most glad to announce this scholarship update to you. Don't take chances, apply for it.


Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP

Program Offered: Funding
Program Level: Entrepreneurship
Provider: Tony Elumelu Foundation
Country to Study in: African countries

Programme Description

Starting 2015, The Tony Elumelu Foundation is offering the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, TEEP, as a means of Funding for African Entrepreneurs. The programme will be offered annually for a period of 10 years.
TEEP, a Pan-African entrepreneurship initiative of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, is a multi-year programme of training, funding, and mentoring, designed to empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs.
The TEEP will offer 10,000 aspiring African Entrepreneurs an opportunity to benefit from its $100 million grant to create 1,000,000 jobs and contribute $10 billion in annual revenues to Africa’s economy over the next 10 years.

Eligibility
This opportunity is open to all citizens (18 and above) and legal residents of all 54 African countries with businesses that operate in Africa.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY African country

Participating Institutions
The Tony Elumelu Foundation; AND
All African-based businesses

Number of awards
There are 1,000 positions available annually for 10 years

Programme duration
The programme will identify and help grow 10,000 start-ups and young businesses from across Africa over the next 10 years. These businesses will in turn create 1,000,000 new jobs and contribute $10 billion in annual revenues to Africa’s economy.



Programme benefits
The 10,000 start-ups selected from a pool of applicants across Africa will participate in a comprehensive programme which will include;
*.A customized 12-week business skills training course
*.Start-Up Enterprise Toolkit
*.Mentoring
*.Resource Library
*.2-Day Boot Camp
*.Seed Capital Funding
*.Elumelu Forum
*.Alumni NetworkMethod of Application

All applications must be submitted online through the official TEEP Portal.
Answer a series of mandatory questions and upload additional documents and identification materials. You will receive a confirmation email within 1 working day of submission.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for more details about the program, including eligibility and the application and selection processes.
DEADLINES:
Interested entrepreneurs will be able to submit their applications to join the programme as from 1st January 2015 until 1st March 2015

PLEASE NOTE:
Nigerian billionaire investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has committed $100 million to create 10,000 entrepreneurs across Africa over the next 10 years. Elumelu made the commitment during a press conference in Lagos to announce the launch of The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP).
The programme will be backed by a $100 million grant from the Tony Elumelu Foundation, an African-based, African-funded philanthropic organization that supports entrepreneurship in Africa by enhancing the competitiveness of the African private sector.
The Foundation is solely funded by Tony Elumelu, a billionaire who has derived an estimated $1 billion fortune from banking, energy, investments and real estate according to FORBES’ recent ranking of Africa’s 50 Richest People.

Application Deadline:1 March 2015

Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans)
Source:http://unnedu..com/2015/01/tony-elumelu-100million-scholarships.html
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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) has announced the official closing date of the 2015-2016 UTME Registration.
After the first announcement by Jamb, a lot of student, have been asking where to get scratch cards.The sractch card, can be gotten in any approved jamb registration center close to you.

We were reliably informed that the JAMB-UTME 2015 Registration has been extended to 30th of January, 2015. Therefore interested individuals who are yet to apply for the Jamb Examination should do so before the closing date.

It was previously announced that Jamb registration for the 2015-2016 will end on the 15th of January, 2015. But the registration has been extended to the end of the month of January. Therefore the official closing date for the sales and registration of Jamb 2015 UTME Examination is Friday, 30th January, 2015. Important Notice: All candidates who wish to change their choices of Institution are encouraged to do so on or before the close of the Jamb registration or pay to do so after the results has been released.
Source :http://unnedu..com/2015/01/jamb-2015-utme-official-closing-date.html

We are actually pleased, to let you know that m the general public and more especially all the Prospective Batch A Corp members for 2015 that the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Mobilization Timetable has been released as shown below


1. 2015 Batch A pre-mobilization workshop. 17th – 19th December 2014

2. Briefing/Sensitization of final year students and prospective corps members. 19th – 23rd January 2015

3. Display of list of all approved programmes for institutions on NYSC portal for cross checking 1st – 15th February 2015

4. Submission/Uploading of Senate/Academic Board Approved Result and Revalidation Lists by CPIs 16th – 21st February, 2015

5. On-line Registration by Foreign and Locally trained Nigerian Graduates 2nd March – 4th April 2015

6. Notification to prospective Corps Members on their mobilization status 13th – 14th April 2015

7. Delivery of printouts to CPIS. 15th – 17th April 2015

8. Verification of Complaints from prospective Corps Members in all NYSC state secretariats/FCT 17th – 18th April, 2015

9. Submission of Marital/Ill-health cases by CPIs. 20th – 22nd April 2015

10. Notification for on-line printing of call-up letters 27th April 2015

11. Delivery of call-up letters to CPIs 27th – 29th April 2015 12. On-line printing of call-up letters by Prospective Corps Members/Collection of call-up letters in the schools 27th April – 4th May 2015 13. 2015 Batch A Orientation Course 5th – 26th May, 2015 For more information, visit NYSC website at; http://nysc.gov.ng/

Source :http://unnedu..com/2015/01/nysc-mobilization-time-table-for-2014.html

FACTS A'VEZ II.DID YOU KNOW::

Elephants can differentiate between men and women, and between different ethnicities, when they hear a voice.

There are more bicycles in Copenhagen, Denmark, than people.

A porcupine can fight off a pride of lions.

The Pentagon has a plan for combating a zombie apocalypse

More people in the world are suffering from obesity than from hunger.

Cats are America's most popular pets: there are 88 million cats compared to 74 million dogs.

Some cats have survived falls from over 32 stories (320 meters) onto concrete, due largely to their “righting reflex.”


Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in China as a delicacy.

Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear, while humans have only 6.

A cat has been the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska for 15 years.


Lack of oxygen in the brain for 5 to 10 minutes results in permanent brain damage.

New Brain Connections Are Created Every Time You Form a Memory.

When awake, the human brain produces enough electricity to power a small lightbulb.
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Recent news reaching us proclaims that, Nigeria National Office of West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Mr. Charles Eguridu has openly frowned at the idea of making mathematics compulsory for all students seeking admission into Higher institutions of learning when their course of study or area of discipline has nothing related to do with Mathematics. According to him, he said this is unfair.

He made this statement during an interview following the release of WASSCE GCE 2014 Results. Mr. Eguridu explained that as a student of Theatre Arts, you have no business learning quadratic equation,Algebra and other mathematical reletad terms.

Read his Statement here:

"Somebody, who wishes to study Yoruba in the university, and the institution is asking him for a pass in mathematics, is an issue because he does not need mathematics to perform well in Yoruba Language.i do not think mathematical ability is compulsory for every success of life"

He also said:

"Those who play football and can score goals, or those who can sing very well, I am yet to see how passing Mathematics made them successful. For English Language, I agree because it is the means of communication, but for Mathematics, it should not compulsory for some studies,”
Source:http://unnedu..com/2015/01/mathematics-should-not-be-compulsory.html

Less than two months after anointing First Lady, Patience Jonathan, Enugu Diocesan priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has implored Ndigbo and every good Nigerians to vote out President Goodluck Jonathan, in favour of his opponent, General Muhammad Buhari.

During the crossover service into the new year at the Catholic Adoration Centre, Emene Enugu, Reverend Mbaka, predicted that Jonathan would lose February’s election.

He disclosed that he got the revelation from God, when one of the birds he released during the visit of Patience Jonathan, refused to fly.

According to him, the bird that refused to fly during the First lady’s visit to his Adoration Ground, symbolized the President.
Source:http://unnedu..com/2015/01/jonathan-is-good-man-but-cannot-lead.html

FACTS A'VEZ... DID YOU KNOW:

In the U.S., the apples sold at stores can be up to a year old.

A strawberry isn't an actual berry, but a banana is.

Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave

Apples, peaches and raspberries are all members of the rose family

Oranges are not even in the top ten list of common foods when it comes to vitamin C levels.

Bananas are slightly radioactive.

The color Orange is named after the Orange fruit, but before that, it was called geoluread (yellow-red).

Pomology is the study of fruits.

The Coco de Mer palm tree has the earth's largest fruit, weighing 42 kg (92 lb), and seeds weighing 17 kg (37 lb).

There is a tree called Fruit Salad Tree that sprouts 3 to 7 different fruits in the same tree.

Tomatoes have more genes than humans.

Humans share 50% of their DNA with bananas.


All of the bacteria in our body collectively weighs about 4 pounds.

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Every year, people embark on the journey of going to further on a course via post graduate study.But before that, there are some basics tips and steps you need to put into consideration before applying for that course.


Going into post graduate study are done for a particular reason, which ranges form
Seeking an academic challenge
To increase their knowledge, professional expertise and skills
To develop research skills (PhD and MRes courses)
To gain a qualification that will progress their career
To increase their chance of employment in a chosen field
To experience life in a different country at a university abroad

In essence, when jobs are difficult to acquire, more students tend to stay in university to complete postgraduate studies. There are thousands of courses to choose between and many seem to be very similar with almost identical titles. So how do you choose? Here are our top tips for choosing the right course for you.

1.Decide what you want and why

Ask yourself what kind of course you want and what you exp

ect to get out of it. PhDs give you professionalism in research. Many Masters and diploma courses are linked to specific careers. Some, such as a Master's in marketing or petroleum geology, may increase your employment potential in a particular career. Other courses, including the Bar Vocational Course and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education, are essential entry points into becoming a barrister or teacher. Research the courses that relate to your needs and try to discover which will deliver your expectations. Ask as many people as possible about the course, not just those who are selling the course and need participants. Seek out people who did the course previously or unbiased advisers in the university careers service.

2.Will you qualify as a professional?
If you are going to study in order to become a qualified professional check that the course is recognised by the relevant professional body. If it is not recognised then this is not the qualification for you. Some professional bodies, such as the Law Society, validate courses and may even grade them ‘Excellent' or ‘Satisfactory'. A Master's in law will not qualify you as a lawyer but the Legal Practice Course will. Marketing professionals usually prefer people with strong commercial experience to those with academic qualifications in marketing so don't expect a Master's in Marketing to be vastly more valuable than work in the sales team.


3. Small and intimate, or big is best?
Find out approximately how many students will be on the course. Clearly, if it is 100+ there is less opportunity to discuss directly what is said by lecturers than if it is 20 or so. The social aspects of the course will be different if the group is a large one. Which do you prefer?

4.Apply early
While many courses still have vacancies almost up to the start date the most popular ones fill up fast. You will need to apply early if it is a popular course, probably before the Christmas of the year before you want to commence a course (assuming the course begins the following October).


5.How is the department rated?
Check how the department is rated and its professionalism compares with other university departments offering the same course. A nation-wide research assessment exercise - the exercise that measures the quality of an institution's research - was completed very recently. A department that is rated 4* is world renowned for its research and this generally rubs off into its teaching, especially of postgraduate courses
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Scholarship Name: Higher Education Scholarship Program – Taiwan
Brief description

Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) offers Higher Education Scholarship Program to study for Undergraduate (4 years), Masters (2 years) and PhD (4 years) Degrees at renowned partner universities in Taiwan 2014/2015
Accepted Subject Areas?

For undergraduate, masters and PhD courses offered at any of the participating University in Taiwan
About the 2014 Higher Education Scholarship Program

International education and training has long been one of the TaiwanICDF’s core operations, among many others. Human resources development programs play a vital role in assisting partner countries achieve sustainable development, and education is a crucial mechanism for training workforces in developing countries. The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan. The scholarship recipients gets a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified

Scholarship Type: Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Scholarship

Who is eligible to apply?

An applicant must:

-Be a citizen of List of Countries Eligible (including select African countries) for TaiwanICDF Scholarship, and satisfy any specific criteria established by his or her country and/or government of citizenship.
-Neither be a national of the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor an overseas compatriot student.
-Satisfy the admission requirements of the partner university to which he or she has applied to study under a TaiwanICDF scholarship.
-Be able to satisfy all requirements for a Resident Visa (Code: FS) set by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) set by the Ministry of the Interior, of the ROC (Taiwan) government (this means that the TaiwanICDF has the right to revoke a scholarship offered if an applicant cannot satisfy the visa requirements).
-Upon accepting a TaiwanICDF scholarship, not hold any other ROC(Taiwan) government-sponsored scholarship (such as the TaiwanScholarship) in the same academic year in which the TaiwanICDF scholarship would be due to commence.
-Not be applying for a further TaiwanICDF scholarship in unbroken succession — applicants who have already held a TaiwanICDF scholarship must have returned to their home country for more than one year before re-applying (note: to apply for a 2014 scholarship, an applicant must have graduated and returned to his or her home country before July 31, 2013).
-Have never had any scholarship revoked by any ROC (Taiwan)government agency or related institution, nor been expelled from any Taiwanese university.

How Many Scholarships are available? Not Specified
Scholarship Benefits and Duration

The TaiwanICDF provides each scholarship recipient with a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance.


Undergraduate Program (maximum four years): Each student receives NT$12,000 per month (NT$144,000 per year) as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses.
Master’s Program (maximum two years): Each student receives NT$15,000 per month (NT$180,000 per year) as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expe.
nses. PhD Program (maximum four years; four-year
PhD programs start from 2012): Each students receives NT$17,000 per month (NT$204,000 per year) as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses.
Eligible Countries

The students of eligible countries of the region of Asia Pacific, West Asia, Africa (Burkina Faso, Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa, Swaziland, Then Gambia), Caribbean, Central America, South America, Europe can apply for this scholarship.

To be taken at (country): Universities in Taiwan

Application Deadline: The annual application period runs, in principle, from January 1 to March 15

Offered annually? Yes

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* Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as
drinking 2 glasses of wine.

* Chewing gum boosts your brain power.

* Cigarette smoke contains 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which
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* Smokers get ten times more wrinkles than non-smokers.

* The first person you think of in the morning, is either the
cause of your happiness, or cause of your pain .

* You have always wanted to meet yourself and see yourself
from someone else’s point of view.

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DID YOU KNOW ~ LIFE FACTS.

1. Fake friends are only there for you when you succeed in
life, but real friends will be there with you all the way.

2. Sometimes you just need to distance yourself from people.
If they care, they'll notice. If they don't, you know where
you stand.

3. When someone walks out of your life, let them. They are
just making more room for someone better to walk in.

4. Sometimes you just need to relax and trust that things will
work out. Let go a little and let life happen.

5. Good things come to those who wait. But better things
come to those who work for it.

6. When you have a good heart: You help too much. You trust
too much. You give too much. You love too much & it always
seems you hurt the most.

7. Life is short, so forgive quickly, believe slowly, love truly,
laugh loudly and never avoid anything that makes you smile.
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Getting a master's degree will be an incredible source of pride and help bring you professional opportunities you may not have previously thought possible. However, you need to know a few things before you get started.

Why You Want One

The most common reason that people seek a master's degree is to advance in their profession and earn more money. Others, however, go this route in order to change careers completely. For example, you may have earned a bachelor's degree in English and later decide you want to become a counselor. In that case, a master's will allow you to develop expertise in that area so you can enter a new field. This type of degree is offered in a wide range of fields, including mathematics, biology, psychology, business, social work, and many others.

How Long It Takes

It typically takes two years to obtain a master's of arts (MA) or science (MS) after getting your bachelor's. There is basically no difference between an MA and an MS other than the name; they have the same basic educational requirements. While you'll be in classes similar to those you went through to get your bachelor's, they are typically more like seminars in that they contain a great deal of discussion. In addition, you'll be expected to perform much more analysis than you've done previously.

The Workload

You can expect to do coursework full time. You'll have to take required courses at first, but then you'll be able to focus on your specific subject area later on. If you are studying a science, you will probably do a great deal of fieldwork and laboratory research. If you're in a professional program, you'll probably be required to complete an internship.

You will either have to complete an extended research paper or a thesis, depending on your field of study. The thesis could be a scientific experiment or a detailed analysis of a certain piece of literature. There are some programs that offer alternatives to the thesis, such as a comprehensive exam. It could be an oral test, a written one, or a combination. If you're studying in a field such as psychology or social work, you may need to perform an internship or practicum in which you learn the skills needed to perform therapy.

Choosing to pursue a master's degree is not something to take lightly. You'll need to be prepared to put in a great deal of work and may have to sacrifice some of the things you were able to enjoy while getting your bachelor's, such as time hanging out with friends and more. However, once you accomplish your goal, the benefits you enjoy could very well last a lifetime.
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BOOSTING YOU INTO THE NEW YEAR TIPS

This story was actually coined out to encourage most of us, who must have being thinking that the year, have not been fruitful and hence anything to boast of being achieved this period.
Yes it had so many challenges, ups and down, good and bad, cold and hot, appointment and disappointment, but do remember that life that does not always present a favorable scene. it is not what happens to you that matters ,but what you learnt from that happened to you. Opportunities come in overalls/work cloth. It’s only the eye that sees the opportunity that can decipher and make maximum use of it. Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one’s condition.
With No much talking, read this short inspirational, and share!

“In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the King’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.
Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the big stone out of the way. The peasant came along carrying loads of vegetables .On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down....>>>http://unnedu..com/2014/12/boosting-you-into-new-year-tips.html

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6 TOP MOVIES THAT WOULD INSPIRE YOU FOR THE NEW YEAR

Below are top 6 movies you should watch to get yourself inspired for the new year in this Festive Period

Forest Gump
I just finished watching it and I was so inspired I wanted to go own a shrimp company I wanted to go be in the Vi
etnam war and go compete in a ping-pong tournament one of the best movies of all time

The Shawshank Redemption
Some Awesome quotes
"Get busy living, or get busy dying"
"Fear makes you prisoner, hope can set you free"..
And most of all can't deny the acting of Tim Robbins and Andy Freeman.. You will never regret watching this movie.
Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastic...>>>http://unnedu..com/2014/12/6-top-movies-that-would-inspire-you-for.html

There's a dead body of a woman along University road close to the University of Lagos, Akoka near a car wash. The body was spotted there in the early hours of this morning and as you read this, it's still there. Here's calling the appropriate authorities to please attend to this.
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Written by Kadata (mynaijadream)

The Obvious truth is that a particular method for assuming academic success and making a first class degree in school cannot be applicable to everybody. However, there are specific principles that you can follow in order to guarantee your academic success and earn yourself a first class degree during your time at the University. The department or course not withstanding, earning a reputation for yourself with that CGPA or aiming to be the best in your faculty or the university depends on most of these frequently overlooked but important cues. It's quite a long post but I cheer you on to read, learn, contribute and share with friends. Here are 9 ways to guarantee your academic success and consequently earn a first class in the university:

1. Please go to class and attend lectures! (You Paid for it)

While going to class sounds too simple to be a primary concern, this is one of the most effective study habits. Going to class not only keeps you disciplined and focused on what you're at the University to do, it allows you to absorb the subject matter simply by sitting through the lectures. If you're an auditory learner, this is tremendous because listening to the explanation in the lectures will create an understanding that should be convenient enough to pass the class in itself!
If you're a visual learner then watching the notes being written on the board or reading through the slides (if available in your university) during the presentation will give you the necessary understanding to pass the class. Going to class also ensures you have the latest news on assignments, tests, quizzes, and exams straight from your lecturer’s mouth. You don't want to be that student that shows up for class once a week only to find there's a scheduled test on that day!

2. Pre-read your lecture material before classes.

One night I was bored - very bored. I grabbed a textbook for a class whose lecture I had the next morning and I began reading from the point we stopped at in the previous lecture. It was difficult to understand and took a lot of focus to push through it but the next day in class while listening to the teacher, it crystallized in my mind and was easy from then on. It had the added benefit of being committed to my long term memory giving me a better understanding of the material. It makes sense if you think about it. I was essentially learning the material twice. First, alone. Secondly, with the help of an expert. These combined into a solid understanding that I still possess to this day.
It is suggested and advisable that you do this for every class. Also, you may use this technique for anything that you deem to be very difficult or abstract. That way you'll have a great head start on understanding and mastering the hard stuff, leaving plenty of time for filling in the gaps with the easy stuff!

3. Explore other recommended and helpful resources.

Many class outlines will have "optional" reading listed along with the required textbook. This is often a HUGE opportunity for easy marks and guaranteed success in the particular class. Lecturers are humans just like me and you. Their job is to relay the required material and then test you on it. If they're using the required textbook as reference for the learning part, where do you think they're going to get the material for the testing part? If you say "the required textbook", you're probably wrong! Lecturers will often take exam or test questions out of their favorite textbooks, resulting in quality assessments from a trusted source. Those favorite textbooks are often listed as optional reading material on the course outline. Also don't forget the mighty Internet. Use Wikipedia and Google as well to find extra (often better!) resources on whatever it is that you're struggling with.

4. Get to know more of your classmates.

This one can be extremely demanding for many people these days. Meeting people is becoming increasingly difficult in a world of social stigmas and fears of disapproval. I'm not going to tell you how to meet people. But when you do, the benefits will become apparent. Having someone to lean on for notes from a lecture that you missed, being able to bounce questions and ideas off of somebody, and most importantly having someone to check your assignment answers with before you hand it in, are all spectacular reasons to swallow your nerves and start saying "Hi! My name is...." to the people in your class...and don't have too many female friends, if you're a guy

5. Always get your confusions resolved as soon as possible.

Information in your field of study is cumulative and the last stuff you learned will be instrumental in understanding the next stuff! So anytime you don't understand something or have a question about the subject matter, get your question answered as soon as you can. Whether by asking during class, after class, or by asking a fellow student - do it. You need to stay on top of the subject matter in order to be ready for the next stuff that's coming. Don't let the holes in your understanding be knowledge pits for the future!

6. Make maximum and wise use of your time.

Use your time wisely in between classes as well as before and after school. There are many opportunities to sneak in some studying or homework that many students either don't realize or just don't use. I've known people who would study on the keke on in the bus during the ride to and from school. I've also known people that would combine the time waiting for a lecture to begin with their study time!
Just bring your notes and instead of pinging or chatting endlessly with friends. You get a workout for your body and for your brain! Always keep your notes handy and use any spare time for simple review to make sure you're on top of the material. All of those small moments you fill with studying will really add up to a solid understanding. You'll discover that you will require less studying when exam time arrives. That's huge.

7. Begin studying for tests and exams early.

Between academics and your social life, time is not something you will have in ample quantity throughout your stay in University. One cardinal act you should always make time for is studying early for exams. There's nothing worse than leaving all of the studying for the night before an important test or exam. The stress causes you to panic and you won't perform as well as you normally would if you had studied early enough. Studying a little bit during the semester will not only make you better prepared but will also remove most stress you'd have if you leave your studying for the last minute.
Early exam studying allows a student to identify weak spots in their understanding and to prioritize their studying accordingly. Just imagine studying until the early morning of the day of your exam only to find you've completely ignored a section that you have little or no understanding in. Don't let that happen.

8. Obtain past exam question papers and assignments from your senior colleagues.

Doing this helps you procure a satisfactory idea of what subject matter the instructors are most likely to test you on. They are even more useful because you can attempt the exam/assignment as a check of knowledge, identifying weak areas that you must take into further consideration or re-study.
Last semester, I was studying gluconeogenesis in Medical Biochemistry and a senior colleague of mine happened to pass by. He appeared interested and proceeded to supply me a couple of past questions. One was “Gluconeogenesis is not necessarily the reversal of Glycolysis. Explain”. Propitiously, in my end of semester examination, it was asked exactly as I was given in Number 2. It was worth 10 marks.
One common tactic many students use for science laboratory classes is to find a graded laboratory notebook from a previous year. Laboratory work is notoriously difficult with respect to time limitation and what is expected from a student’s lab report. Having a format to follow along with is a phenomenal help. Knowing where to avoid mistakes is fundamental as well.

9. Take notes extensively and relentlessly.

Probably the most tedious of our top 10 9 ways to guarantee academic success and earn a first class in the university, maintaining a consistent habit of taking good notes is hard to do. In our present world, many students find it difficult to maintain their focus long enough to record the information given out during lectures. The advantage being that when time comes to write a quiz/test/exam, you'll be glad you have that pile of notes to review and refresh your brain with. Taking good notes is an act of learning in itself. This small but potent act goes a long way to creating the foundation for a quintessential and unparalleled understanding of the material being covered.
An excellent method is also to scribble down everything that seems useful in some manner, almost as if you were transcribing the lecture. Later, transfer and rewrite the notes into an understandable form in another notebook. This will cement the information into your mind, moving the material from your short term memory into your long term. Time and again, we seem to understand a lecture when it is delivered. Unfortunately though, a week later or two we seem to lose almost every point that was made. Note taking is one of the best ways to consolidate short term memory into long term memory.

You can make it. See you at the top.
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6 TOP MOVIES THAT WOULD INSPIRE YOU FOR THE NEW YEAR

Below are top 6 movies you should watch to get yourself inspired for the new year in this Festive Period

Forest Gump
I just finished watching it and I was so inspired I wanted to go own a shrimp company I wanted to go be in the Vi
etnam war and go compete in a ping-pong tournament one of the best movies of all time

The Shawshank Redemption
Some Awesome quotes
"Get busy living, or get busy dying"
"Fear makes you prisoner, hope can set you free"..
And most of all can't deny the acting of Tim Robbins and Andy Freeman.. You will never regret watching this movie.
Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastic...>>>http://unnedu..com/2014/12/6-top-movies-that-would-inspire-you-for.html

Nice one.. you can give other tips so as to help other nairalanders.. that have no idea about it

By Emeka Egbo ( Entrepreneur)

TOP TIPS TO MAKE MONEY
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This tips, were gotten from students, in Nigerian institutions and I got to found out that the tips are really helping them to succeed financially and that’s the reason, I have decided to share this tips

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS TIPS ?

As a student, you tend to face so many challenges, ranging from tution fee, hostel fee and other fee. Let me not even speak about those ones now, because you tend you pay for those ones once in a year But Do you Know that the money you use in Feeding and buying Materials Is even more greater then the amount you spend for school fees and other fees and obviously, they are the ones that tend to consume more cash.
What are these other challenges?
-Feeding
-Photocopying
-Departmental dues
-Hostel Dues
-Faculty dues…. Etc

How do you overcome all these challenges of financial Lissaver ?

Below are top 10 things you can do in school to assist you financially.
-Starting up Tutorials : If are capable of teaching, you can earn teaching you classmates and those below you in class.
-Photocopying.
-Blogging
-Laundry
-Helping with respect to online assignments: I know of people that make huge from this.
-Bulk Sms : You have various Fellowships in yur school.Don’t you know you can make money selling units to them ?
-Opening a café |(This involves much capital though)
-Selling Textbooks to people.
-Opening up a canteen and employing people to work there for you
-Going into Political stuffs (These one is making sense sha, eg, hall governor,sug excos, etc)
If you need help on how to start any of the above business, contact us for more or comment and we did give you a one on one tutorial on how to earn big in school. Thanks

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READ WHAT BUHARI HAVE TO SAY ABOUT 2015 ELECTIONS

Former Head of State and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), said Wednesday that Nigerians should not allow the challenges confronting the nation to lead them into despair.


Addressing some Nigerian Youth Groups as part of his 72nd birthday in Abuja, Buhari pointed out that Nigeria’s problems, which have persisted over the years, are self-inflicted and can be addressed only with the right leadership and the right attitude to governance.
He said, “Dreams for a better Nigeria might have been temporarily halted, but our resolve has never wavered. We must get our acts together an....>>>>>http://unnedu..com/2014/12/read-what-buhari-have-to-say-about-2015.html