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http://www.qatarliving.com/forum/news/posts/nigerian-expatriate-returns-qr15m-after-bank-erroneously-credits-him-amount

We live in an age that is filled with fraudsters and tricksters who are out to steal your money and possessions. But sometimes, there comes a story which helps you think that it is not always the case.

Michael Asemota, a Nigerian expatriate in Doha, was thoroughly surprised when he received a message from the bank saying his account had been credited with QR1.5m ($411,128), according to Qatar Tribune.

The Nigerian, who became a millionaire for a few hours, had originally deposited a cheque for QR150,200 into his account. But once arriving home, he got an SMS alert saying his account had been credited with QR1,502,000.

Asemota returned to the bank and intimated the manager about the mistake and returned the money, getting a warm handshake in return.

“After opening the account with the bank, I checked my balance to make withdrawals for a supply job and found the huge sum. I was amazed and decided to contact the bank. I went to see the manager to report the error. After checking for confirmation, the manager gave me a warm handshake in appreciation,” Asemota told Qatar Tribune.

Asemota is an official of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Qatar (NIDO-Qatar), the umbrella body of Nigerian residents in the country

http://nationalinsightnews.com/2017/06/25/lautech-ASUU-replies-osun-government/

PRESS RELEASE
Misrepresentation of facts by Osun State government
Our Union, ASUU, has observed the fruitless media war and misrepresentation of facts by the agents of government in Osun State on the current crisis rocking the University.
The calculated attempts to discredit the University community by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Adelani Baderinwa are also not lost on us.
Specifically, tagging workers who have not received salaries for nine months as “internal enemies” of the University by the handpicked surrogates of government is demeaning.
Our Union wonders the credentials that these proxies parade either in public or private practice to warrant the insults that they spill on intellectuals.
While our Union is committed to accountability, such exercise must be carried out in line with the dictates of University edict, which empowers only the Governing Council to audit the accounts of the University and not the visitors.
However, issues of operation of accounts and management of funds are activities of both management and the Governing Council, who were appointed by the owner states.
Therefore, queries on infractions on multiplicity of accounts, redundancy of accounts, extermination of ventures and insinuated mismanagement of funds should be directed to Council and management. If the owner states cannot ask them questions; it is either they are acting in mischief or conniving together to destroy LAUTECH.
Thus, the traumatized workers should be spared from insults of being classified as “thieves”. While the Olanipekun-led Visitation Panel recommended auditing of the University accounts and personnel, it does not specify that the University should be closed down while doing that, rather, it recommended an immediate payment of N 1.78 bn by the owner states.
It has become a lame exercise for the governments to hurriedly compare LAUTECH with UNIOSUN on sustainability.
Worldwide, we do not know those universities that are self-sufficient on tuition fees. At the moment, UNIOSUN that has about 20 Professors has cried out loudly that it cannot survive without subvention, yet the government keeps telling lies about this.
To be specific, what is the wage bill of UNIOSUN compared to monthly bill of N365 million in LAUTECH? Is there a single retiree at UNIOSUN as compared to LAUTECH? The tuition regime at UNIOSUN revolves around N100, 000-140,000:00, while it is flat rate of N65,000:00 in LAUTECH. Even at that, the Internally Generated Revenues (IGR) was used to pay salaries for 18 months in LAUTECH, which the agents of governments are always silent to mention.
The postgraduate fees being quoted by governments are products of falsehood.
In the Olanipekun’s report, the indebtedness of the states to the University, as at then, were succinctly captured (N 7.15 b), and it was recommended that they pay the debts, so that the University can resume academic work.
To our amazement, the recommendation is being jettisoned in favour of the audit exercise. If not for the ASUU-motivated interventions of Tetfund and NEEDS assessment, the University has not received a kobo as capital grants from the two owner states since the administration of the two present visitors.
If the owner states cannot meet the wage bill of the University nor provide capital grants for the development of the University; they should be bold to declare insolvency at running LAUTECH, so that Federal Government (FG) that has invested heavily in the University can take it over in the overall interest of the public.
On the ownership of the University, the position of our Union is very clear as dictated by the edict of the University, and so we should not be dragged into misgivings about the ownership.
The University has been accused of not showing any research output, despite funding from FG; this is a far cry from the realities on ground as evidences abound about the modest achievements of staff, students and graduates of the University despite the challenges. We do not know the data that were evaluated to arrive at this jaundiced conclusion by the government because LAUTECH community has been recipient of several national and international awards and recognitions.
Even in their governments, some of those that were trained in LAUTECH are active players, whom we call upon to use their positions in the interests of their alma mater.
In conclusion, it would be appropriate for the owner states to face the task of nation-building by releasing fund to the University, and desist from acts that are capable of putting lives of staff, 30,000 students and their parents in jeopardy.
The good people of Oyo and Osun States, South west and indeed Nigeria are called upon to prevail on the owner states to do the right thing by funding LAUTECH adequately.
It is appalling that we are yet to see the impact of the Chancellor of the University, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in resolution of the current crisis.
Thank you.
Dr ‘Biodun Olaniran Dr ‘Toyin Abegunrin
Chairperson Secretary
For and on behalf of Academic Staff Union of Universities, LAUTECH Branch
http://nationalinsightnews.com/2017/06/25/lautech-ASUU-replies-osun-government/

What you will read below is the inspirational story of a 29-year-old Nigerian from Bauchi who graduated with an HND in Electronics Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, in 2009 and wound up getting a PhD in Information Security from Purdue University last month.

His journey started when he sent me an email in late 2009. He wanted to know if his HND would qualify him to study for a master’s degree in the US. I told him yes, and sent him links to two articles I wrote about studying in the US. I also guided him on how to take the GRE and TOEFL, how to apply to US universities, and how to get funding for his studies.

I didn’t think what I did would amount to anything. I have rendered countless such mentorships to several people. But two years later, I got an email from Ibrahim (now Dr. Waziri) that he was enrolled in a master’s program at a university here in Georgia thanks entirely to my guidance, which I frankly didn’t even remember until I searched my email archive. He even visited me in my home.

A few years later, he was accepted to the prestigious Purdue University to study for a Ph.D. He graduated a month ago with high honors and has accepted a well-paying job in Washington DC. To say I am delighted and proud of this energetic, passionate young man’s success is to understate the incredibly overwhelming joy I feel.

I requested Dr. Waziri to write a short piece detailing his journey to serve as an inspiration to many young people with HNDs who think their educational journeys have ended. Enjoy it:

Dr. Ibrahim Waziri
Getting a Ph.D. from an American university has always been dream. But like many HND graduates, I always wondered if I would be able to continue with my studies in the US with a Nigerian HND. Would the HND be recognized as the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree? I had no clue until I came across Prof. Farooq Kperogi’s Weekly Trust column and blog.

In November 2009, I read Prof. Kperogi’s article titled “Studying in America: What you need to know.” After reading the article, and understanding how the process of getting accepted into an American University was, I emailed him to inquire whether my HND was equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree. He answered my questions, provided in-depth guidance, and later published another article titled “HND and American Universities,” which provided a step-by-step guide on how an HND graduate can continue studying in the US.

Following guidance from Prof. Kperogi’s article, I submitted my OND and HND transcripts to the Word Education Services (WES) for evaluation. (WES is the largest international credential evaluation service in America and Canada). The evaluation results said my HND was equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree.

At the time my transcripts were under evaluation, I prepared for and took my Graduate Records Exams (GRE) and benefitted from the resources Prof. Kperogi generously shared with me. I got impressive scores. I applied for the master’s program at Georgia Tech, Southern Poly State University, and Georgia Southern University. I got accepted into Georgia Southern.

In August 2012, I started my Masters of Science degree in Applied Engineering (with a focus in Information Technology) at Georgia Southern University. It is at Georgia Southern that I met my mentor and amazing professor by the name of Prof. Jordan Shropshire, who is now a Professor of Computer Science at the University of South Alabama. I worked in Prof. Shropshire’s lab as a Research and Teaching assistant were I learned how to conduct research and mentor students. For my work, I got a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend.

I worked on different projects relating to Network Security and Cloud Computing, which resulted in my first academic publication. My performance during my master’s program was really impressive to the point that I got inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the oldest and most selective honor society in the US. This is what my mentor, Prof. Shropshire, said about me:

“Ibrahim was my best graduate assistant at Georgia Southern University. He is intelligent, professional, and responsive. He completes complicated projects on time and under budget. A patient man, he excels at explaining complex subjects to non-technical persons. Even under the most stressful conditions I don't think I've ever seen him lose his cool. For these reasons (and many others) I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again.”
– Source: Ibrahim Waziri’s LinkedIn profile.

In May 2014, I graduated with my master’s degree. Immediately after, in August 2014, I started my Ph.D. in Information Security at Purdue University, one of the best universities in the world. I worked extremely hard, taking more classes than required per semester. Because of the rigor of the research training I got from my master’s degree program, I was able to work on my dissertation while doing my course work. This enabled me to complete my 90 hours coursework and dissertation in 2 years. This is unusual. Ph.D. education in US universities typically lasts a minimum of 4 years.

I graduated with my Ph.D. in August 2016. My research areas are Network Security, Cloud Computing, and Virtualization Security. I have published and presented papers relating to Firewalls, Phishing Attacks, Cyber Forensics, etc.

While at Purdue University, I worked as a Cyber Anti-Fraud Analyst for RSA, the Security Division of EMC. And I also interned as a Cyber Security Analyst for the US Federal Government, working with USITC in Washington DC. This is what Prof. Sam Liles, one of my professors during my Ph.D. program, said about me:

“Ibrahim showed exceptional understanding of how to analyze malware and problem solve in a class he took with me. His work with volatile malware samples and structured laboratory problems shows a lot of promise. If you are looking for a savvy thinker and capable individual, he is the right person. I enjoyed watching his thinking processes and following along as he solved several complex problems. Almost always forgotten when recommending somebody, but very important is that Ibrahim is simply a nice guy and easy to get along with.”

http://www.farooqkperogi.com/2016/09/ibrahim-waziri-from-hnd-in-nigeria-to.html?m=1

virtousB:
Thanks dear

please when is the interview date?

popex:
At last, I got the interview text message!!! God Is Great, I acknowledge you LORD GOD.

please when the interview is going to come up.

noted

any call from osun unit?

heroshark:
mtn is fraud.... I subscribe for the 3.5gb but cant
browse since Friday.. I have called them over thirty
times and each time they come up with an excuse... I
just discovered that I can only browse b/w 9pm and
7am... what sort of rubbish is this? anyone experiencing the same?

have been experiencing same thing on my phone here

virtousB:
ok dear. Did you write the test too? How did you get the info, got an insider?

that is dragnet system, if no problem from the client

virtousB:
Please for those of us that wrote the dragnet bedc test on 27th April when should we expect to be called for interview?

most likely this week

[quote author=seyilapy post=45186056]Hello guys[/quotehi

virtousB:
Pls for those that have done the dragnet test before, did you guys use calculator?

when are you writing your exam

Temyjohnson:
Just got oral interview invite....open doors....God is ever faithful

when and where did you write the test

Emasel:
Just got a mail from Dragnet for AC April 6, but I'm having mixed feelings. I wanted this to delay a little.

please did you write the test on March 23........

Sam95:
Those of u that wud not let others talk under whatever position they so choose to, una well done o. Una wey una fada get DSS wey sabi evrytin inside. The feel like the man with d answers to all the questions. Want to feel relevant. If no be moo moo dey worry those kind of persons, what makes u think u knw more than some1 who might be employed too. If no be moo moo dey worry ur type, u shud knw dat d type dat finally end up in dss schl won't ask u d kind of silly questions that u provide hearsay answers to. Now u want d floor only 2 urselves, continue! DSS officer children.

you don press p

Usyman:
State office.

for interview or offer letter

Usyman:
Hi guys, i just received a call 4rm DSS inviting me to come their office on Monday morning.

state office or headquarter at Abuja

Guys tell me please who is more technical;
a. the Engineer
b. the Builder or
c. the Architect?

Desdee101:
Alright lemme tell u a bit abt DSS work. Pls be aware dat watever i xplaing here is based on my knowledge of d job thru my dad who is now retired after 35years of working with d NSO turned DSS. D first thing u may not like abt d job is TRANSFER. U may be transfered to any part of d country at any time, and u may be posted to any local government area jst as corpers are posted to interior villages where they dont like but they have no choice bt to go. That said, DSS personel in d state commands go to work 8am n close by 4, 5 or 6pm but nobody leaves d office until SDS, state director of service is out of d office. D primary assignment of all DSS personnel in all d LGAs in Nigeria is to PREVENT crime and chaos BEFORE it occurs. So they must mingle with pple of d locality so as to get information wch is reffered to as INTEL, wch is gathered over a period n submitted to HQ in d state capital to act upon it. Hq shares d intel with other security agencies, and necesary action is taken to prevent any loss of lives n property. Security report is submited to d state governor evry week, briefing him on security status of all d LGAs in d state, so as a DSS personnel u must knw how to obtain useful intel and to write report. Intelligence reports gathered by DSS personnel is what army n police uses to raid and arrest criminals in their hideouts... D secondary responsibility of DSS is to provide security for government officials referred to as VIP. Those are d DSS guys u see with governors ministers senators and d president, u must undergo a special training course bfor u a assigned d role of chief detail to any vip. So, all in all, officers dont have much stress in dss, its detectives ans ASOs dat do most of d stressful daily work in d office. As per d pay, its veeeery good, plus a mid-month payment called incentive, wch is a particular percentage of ur basic salary. I dont knw abt you sir, but me myself and I, am ready to go wherever d job takes me to, and whatever it requires me to do. Its far better n less stressful dan army and military wahala. Hope d info helps, cheers.

more so, is it the cadet officer that will be in charge of the Local Government Intelligence gathering?

Alkali01:
The house is lively very impressive, a lot of contributions thanks guys, lets keep our differences a side and show respect to our selfs as we are moving toward our dreams.

Pls any idea on how many months we stay in d camp? some are saying its mine months split into three, 3 months in d camp then followed by three months IT then the final three months in d camp again, some are saying six months first then 3 months IT then another 1 month in d camp that's 10 months,
so guys lets share what we knw as we keep d thread active. pls am urging us we shouldn't be criticising each other we r frnds.

when is the camp resuming....

Kratos3364:
hi pls can you forward the materials to ajayifemi3364@yahoo.com

when is your exam with BEDC

[quote author=DgRaNdShErifF post=42308923]Have you gotten an offer?[/quote I didn't attend the interview

please, what is the nature of their training

iavokeo:
Friday,technical trainee

was technical trainee specified in ur mail message