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ON PETER OBI’s USE OF ECONOMIC DATA AT THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE: BETWEEN FACTS AND FICTION
By Valentine Obienyem.

Economic data is not fixed, such data is based on specific date or period. Though the figures change every second, periodic figures are used for range of time until the data provider publishes updated figures. This explains why Nigeria’s unemployment rate is still quoted at 18.8% despite the fact that the data is more than one year old. Provided no current figure is available, the latest figure remains the most reliable.
Having researched the figures quoted by Mr. Peter Obi at the Vice Presidential debate, I wish to present to you the comprehensive source of data that Mr. Obi quoted during the debate. I can understand why some people, desirous of massaging the pains of the “knock-out blow” he gave to the incumbent Vice President during the debate have gathered together to attack him like antibodies gathering to attack an infection. What are they doing? They are questioning the accuracy of the data he used during the debate because he tossed them up and set them on their feet now and then like a jolly juggler tossing objects into the air with admirable candour. Ridiculously, some of them said that “after all the man is not a computer!”
The fact is that one can argue about Obi’s parsimony; whether as a trader he would leave his shop chasing criminal or not; but one cannot argue about his affinity with facts and figures which is as strong as the attraction between an antigen and an antibody.
I also see people faulting his comparison of Nigeria with countries like China, Turkey, Mexico and South Africa. He uses those countries because in the eighties, Nigeria was at par with them in most economic indicators. In choosing them, typical of his nature, he was just trying to act like a gadfly, provoking Nigerians to seek answers to the reasons those countries left us behind.
For those in love with the Cross checking of facts, I will present the sources of the date Obi used during the debate. Let me forewarn readers, as I said earlier, that economic data do not obey the laws of exactitude.
Here we go!.
1. Obi said Nigeria used over 50% of her revenue to service debt
Facts: According to DMO’s 2017 reports on Nigeria’s debt stock and total debt service, Total Debt Service as %age of FGN Retained Revenue was 58.56% in 2017.
2. Obi said the country’s total debt stock was N22.7 trillion, about USD80 billion.
Facts: According to DMO’s June 2018 report on Nigeria’s debt stock, Nigeria’s total debt stock was N22.38 trillion or USD73.21 billion using an official exchange rate of N305.70/USD. When we add the USD2.8 billion Eurobond issued in November 2016, the total debt stock comes to USD76.01 billion.
3. Obi said that Mexico’s GDP was over USD1 trillion and its GDP per capita was over USD8,000.
Facts: According to the world bank (source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD?locations=MX&view=chart), Mexico’s 2017 GDP (constant 2010) was USD1.28 trillion while its GDP per capita (constant 2010) was USD9,946.16
4. Obi said that South Africa’s stock market capitalization was USD900 billion.
Facts: According to Stock Market Clock (https://www.stockmarketclock.com/exchanges/jse), in March 2018, South Africa’s market capitalization was USD891.74 billion.
5. Obi said that Nigerian bank loans made up 15% of GDP.
Facts: According to world bank (source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FD.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS?locations=NG&view=chart), Nigeria’s domestic credit to private sector by banks as a percentage of GDP was 14.15%.
6. Obi said that Nigeria had the highest number of Poor at 87 million – growing by 6 persons per minute
Facts: According to a Brookings Institute publication, “The start of a new poverty narrative” published by Homi Kharas, Kristofer Hamel, and Martin Hofer on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 (source: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2018/06/19/the-start-of-a-new-poverty-narrative/),

bigngush:
You see the issues? The list which road safety themselves published has nothing like phone numbers so which one is the master list now?!

The FRSC are the ones confusing issues... They re-uploaded another list which has less details than the earlier one.

Visit here https://unn-edu.info/2018/09/frsc-shortlisted-candidates.html and search for your name on the document. You can search with any of your names, email, phone number, application code. [Both list are there]

The comprehensive list is for both Officer n MI cadres. The CBT exam centre for each candidate is written there too.

Best of luck guys!

The list is definitely out today.
Check your status by visiting https://unn-edu.info/2018/09/frsc-shortlisted-candidates.html

Remember FRSC aptitude test would be conducted by JAMB after the physical screening and documentation.
See past questions here https://unn-edu.info/2018/09/frsc-past-questions-answers.html free.

The list is definitely out today.
Check your status by visiting https://unn-edu.info/2018/09/frsc-shortlisted-candidates.html

Look at what somebody's father is spewing.
Anyway, he's already been bought... money for hand, back for ground.

Why is jamb saying no result yet? That was a question I got this morning from a candidate who was unable to access his UTME result on the Jamb Result Checking Portal.

What Could Be Done In Situations Like This?

Please, you have to be really patient. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have advised candidates to check their results online. But there are a couple of reasons why you may not have seen your result yet, even after the some days. That doesn’t mean you will never have the result.

Note that the results are uploaded online in batches. So, it’s most likely that yours hasn’t been uploaded at the time you were trying to check, even when your friends have already printed theirs.

Simply check back much later as JAMB is currently working hard towards resolving all the pending issues. You don’t have to be in a rush to avoid making regrettable mistakes. Tell your parents /guardians to be patient with you. Refer them to this post, if that would help.

Also, be wary of whoever is promising to upgrade your result. That is NEVER POSSIBLE!!
Don’t be a victim of their scam! This warning goes out specially to those yet to see their results, those that have seen theirs but scored lowly, those who gets the response “Result Withheld” when they try to check. This is because these set of JAMBites appears to be the most vulnerable to be exploited by the scammers currently on rampage online in different guise. Once again, don’t be a victim!

Source: https://unn-edu.info/2018/03/jamb-no-result-yet-result-withheld-solutions.html

Cc: Lalasticlala

The National Youth Service Corps wishes to inform all prospective corps members, i.e. Nigerians who have graduated from Universities and Mono/Polytechnics both at home and abroad, that the NYSC On-line registration portal will be opened from Monday, 26th March to Sunday, 8th April 2018. to enable them register for the 2018 Batch ‘A’ mobilization.

In order to ensure a seamless registration, prospective corps members are to note the following for strict compliance:

1. Prospective Corps members should ensure that they have functional e-mail addresses that they can access and Nigerian (GSM) telephone numbers with which to register.

2. Locally trained prospective Corps members are expected to use correct JAMB and Matriculation numbers to register.

3. For locally-trained graduates, only those whose names appear in the Senate/ Academic Board Approved Result lists submitted by their Institutions will have access to the register on the NYSC portal.

4. Foreign-trained prospective corps members should ensure that their Institutions are accredited. Where in doubt, it is their responsibility to approach Federal Ministry of Education for verification. The letter of verification must be uploaded during registration.

5. Those who graduated from Institutions outside Nigeria, (Foreign-trained graduates), are to visit the NYSC portal, register and upload the following documents:
- West African School Certificate(WASC) (with not less than 5 Credits at 2 sittings) or its equivalent; or General Certificate of Education (GCE O’ Level) (with not less than 5 Credits at 2 sittings) or its equivalent; or NECO (with not less than 5 Credits at 2 sittings) or its equivalent; or High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- First Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate (Second Degree or Ph.D not necessary).
- Transcript of the first Degree or HND.
- International travelling Passport showing data page and date of departure for the course of study.
6. It is the responsibility of the prospective corps members who studied in non-English speaking countries to get their Certificates and Transcripts translated into English language before uploading.

7. All graduates of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Physiotheraphy, Radiology, Optometry, Medical Laboratory Science and Pharmacy are expected to have their Certificates of Registration with their professional bodies. Payment receipts are not acceptable.

8. Unlike in the past, Foreign-trained graduates should NOT visit NYSC Headquarters, Abuja for verification of their documents. This exercise will now be done at the Orientation Camps. They should simply print their call-up letters on-line and report at the Orientation camps in their States of deployment, but should come to the camp with the original documents they uploaded for verification.

9. Anybody who presents any fake document will be demobilized and decamped.

10. Prospective corps members should ensure that Passport photographs used meet the following specifications:
- Ensure your face (eyes, nose, ears, mouth and jaw) is fully shown without bending
- Ensure the picture is centralized and fills the frame
- Ensure the Photo background is white or off-white with no shadow.

11. On no account should prospective corps members register by PROXY. They should also remember the finger used for their biometric capturing as this will be used for data verification at the orientation camp. Those who cannot be verified with their biometric at the orientation camp will not be registered.

12. Only prospective corps members who want their call-up numbers sent to them through SMS and wish to PRINT their call-up letters on-line are expected to pay the sum of Three Thousand Naira (N3,000.00).

13. Prospective Corps members who do not want to pay the N3,000.00 have the option of going to their schools to collect their call-up numbers and call-up letters.

14. All prospective corps members who paid for the online registration during the 2017 Batch 'A' Mobilisation but were not mobilized need not pay again.

15. Married female prospective corps members (whether locally or foreign-trained) should upload copies of their marriage Certificates, evidence of Change of name and their husbands’ place of domicile during registration.

16. The orientation camp is highly not ideal for pregnant and nursing mothers. Prospective corps members in this category are therefore to note that they will not be accommodated.

17. All Part-time graduates are expected to register online and wait for collection of their Letter of Exclusion at their various Institutions. For those willing to print the Letter of Exclusion online, this can be done on payment of Three Thousand Naira (N3, 000.00) only.

18. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE THE PORTAL IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY, 8TH APRIL 2018, THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER REGISTRATION.

Source: https://www.campusportal.ng/nysc/nysc-online-registration-requirements/29094/

Here is a collection of the top best valentine day quotes messages to be sent as SMS, greeting cards, Images to girlfriend, boyfriend , wife, husband and all lovers.

Read below.

- Every time I see you, I feel a little flame in my heart, that lights up, because… I LOVE YOU!
- I love loving you. Happy Valentine’s day!
- Love can be expressed in many ways. One way I know is to send it across the distance to the person who is reading this. Happy Valentine’s Day.
- I loved you when the sun set yesterday, I love you when the moon comes tonight and I will love when the sun rises tomorrow.
- As busy as we get, we need to be reminded that we are still sweethearts. Valentine’s Day is a good day for me to stop and realize how wonderful you make me feel. Happy Valentine’s Day.
- I thank God because he made me meet you in the journey of life. Happy val!
- Love is like a butterfly. It goes where it pleases and it pleases where it goes.
- A day without you in my life should never come and even if it does, let that be the last day of my life.

See more: https://unn-edu.info/2018/02/valentine-messages-quotes-images.html

Call up letter printing activated... Follow the steps list on the link to print yours free>> https://www.campusportalng.com/nysc/nysc-call-up-letter-printing/25026/

We will post the post-UTME information immediately its's announced.

All UNN aspirants take note. Cc: Lalasticala

The authorities of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) wishes to inform the general public that the cut-off mark for admission into the University for 2017/2018 academic session is 200.

Also, there will be a Post-UTME Aptitude Test/Screening Exercise. Prospective candidates are to continue checking our website for further information on the 2017/2018 Post UTME Screening Exercise.

Source: https://www.campusportalng.com/unn/information-unn-candidates/34905/

Congratulations to the successful applicants... Also see list of shortlisted candidates for Nigerian Air Force Military & Secondary Schools admission interview here>> https://www.campusportalng.com/nigeria-airforce/nigerian-air-force-shortlisted-candidates-secondary-school/21927

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of successful candidates from the Zonal Recruitment Exercise conducted nationwide between 23rd February to 16th March, 2017.

How To Check List of Successful Candidates:

Candidates are to check for their names by downloading the the documents on the link below.

BATCH A: The listed successful Batch A candidates are to resume for training at the Nigerian Air Force Base Kawo Kaduna on Saturday 5 August 2017.

BATCH B: The listed successful Batch B candidates are to resume for training at the Nigerian Air Force Base Kawo Kaduna on 6 January 2018.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates are to report with the following:
a. Original Credentials (including Bank Verification Number BVN).
b. 2 White T Shirts.
c. 2 Blue PT Shorts.
d. 1 Pair of White Canvas Shoe.
e. 3 Pairs of White Socks.
f. 3 Pairs of National Dress.
g. 2 White Shirts.
h. 1 Black Tie.
i. 2 Black Trousers.
j. 3 Pairs of Smart Casuals.

Source: https://www.campusportalng.com/nigeria-airforce/nigerian-airforce-recruitment-list-successful-candidates/29161/

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) invites candidates to apply for the November/December 2017 National Business Certificate (NBC)/National Technical Certificate (NTC) and General Education Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC)/Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC) examinations.

Candidates intending to sit for NBC/NTC must obtain a Registration PIN at the cost of N10,000.00 per candidate, while ANBC/ANTC will attract N12,000 per candidate.
Candidates sitting for General Education (45O) are to obtain Registration PIN at the cost of N10,000.00.

The registration fees cover examination fee, result checking, biometric registration, e-learning and information VCD. In addition, candidates are to pay N250.00 administrative charges.
Late registration will attract a penalty of N5,000.00 per candidate.

To apply, visit https://www.campusportalng.com/nabteb/nabteb-nov-dec-gce-registration-form/23604/ for detailed registration procedure.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CANDIDATES

a. Entries that do not conform with the Board’s regulations would be rejected.
b. The Board will ensure that examinations take place as provided on the TimeTable at various centres. However, changes if any, will be communicated to candidates through the mass media or through their centres. Candidates are strongly advised to check for such vital information at their centres/NABTEB Web-site at least 3 days before the commencement of the examinations.
c. The Board reserves the right to cancel or withhold the results of any candidate in whole or in part for reasons connected with examination malpractice and irregularities.
d. The Board shall relieve its employees or agents from all responsibilities, for any injury, delay, loss or damage however caused and of whatever kind, arising/resulting directly or indirectly from any action, neglect or default on their part while acting in the course of or connection with the Board’s Examinations.
e. The Board may reject the scripts of any candidate in any paper for which the candidate has not been duly registered.
f. Only three (3) changes would be allowed for trades/subjects after registration. However, no change would be allowed for Bio-data entries.
g. Visually-challenged candidates would also register on-line but must clearly state the nature of their challenge.

Congratulations to the successful Applicants... Also see how to apply for Nigerian navy recruitment 2017 here : https://www.campusportalng.com/navy/nigerian-navy-recruitment-form/24863/

The candidates whose names appear below were successful at the Nigerian Navy (NN) Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 24 Selection Board interview held at Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ojo, Lagos State from 10th to 28th April 2017.

How To Check List:

To check the Nigerian Navy Direct Short Service Commission list of successful candidates, candidates are to visit the link below; www.joinnigeriannavy. com/Home/NNR

Accordingly, the successful candidates are to report for training at Nigerian Naval College, Onne Port Harcourt on Wednesday 5 July 2017. Candidates who fail to report by 12pm on Sunday 9 July 2017 stand disqualified.

Candidates are to come along with the originals and photocopies of their credentials, which should include birth certificate/declaration of age, letter of indigeneship, secondary school testimonials and certificates (WAEC/NECO/GCE), NYSC Discharge /Exemption Certificate. Any candidate who fails to present originals of the stated documents will not be accepted into the College.

Candidates are to also come along with the following items:
A) Two pairs of white shorts.
B) Two pairs of white trousers.
C) Two white shirts (long sleeves).
D) Two pairs of white socks.
E) Two pairs of white canvas shoes.
F) One lounge suite (dark colour).
G) Two pairs of blue shorts and white round neck vests.
H) One pair of black trousers.
I) One belt (preferably black).
J) One pair of black cover shoes.
K) Black polish brushes, shaving kit and toiletries.
L) Two white bed sheets and pillow cases for 8 spring bed.
M) Four recent passport photographs (coloured).
N) Female candidates should come along with the following items in addition:
i. Two pairs of trouser suits.
ii. Two lounge skirts.
iii. One pair of black low heeled cover shoes.
iv. Two pairs of black or blue short tights.

Candidates will not be allowed to receive visitors once taken on strength and will not be allowed to leave the College premises for the first three months of training. Candidates and their families/loved ones are to please note the above for strict compliance.

Source: https://www.campusportalng.com/navy/nigerian-navy-dssc-list-successful-candidates/46817/

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has dissociated itself from the purported ranking of Nigerian universities making rounds on the Internet.

In a swift statement released by NUC, the commission said that the list did not emanate from the supervisory agency of the nation’s university system.

The statement read, “The attention of the NUC has been drawn to some purported lists, making the rounds on the internet, of the ‘Top 100’ and ‘Top 50’ universities in Nigeria, which were alleged to be the outcome of a non-existing ‘annual university rankings’ by the National University Commission.

“It has to be stated, unequivocally, that the lists did not emanate from the NUC. The Commission therefore totally dissociates itself from them.”

The NUC restated that its mandate includes approval of courses and programmes; determination and maintenance of Minimum Academic Standards; monitoring of universities; accreditation of academic programmes and institutions; as well as provision of guidelines and processing of applications for the establishment of private universities.

The NUC added that the first ranking of Nigerian universities done by the agency in 2002 was based on the performance of the universities’ academic programmes in the 1999 and 2000 accreditation exercises.

The 2004 ranking, it stated, was based on percentage of academic programmes of the university with full accreditation status; compliance with carrying capacity; proportion of the academic staff of the university at professorial level; foreign content in workforce and students; and faculty members with outstanding academic achievements.

It stated that the NUC also looked at research output; student completion rate; Ph.D graduate output for the year; stability of university calendar; and student-to-computer ratio.

The results of the exercise, the NUC added, were duly published and that the same would be done for future exercises.

Source: https://www.campusportalng.com/education/nuc-dissociates-self-from-alleged-nuc-ranking-of-nigerian-universities/2809/

Note that the N-power online application will end 13th July, 2017. Good luck!

As you all know, the N-Power programme recruitment registration for 2017 has commences online. The N-Power Programme is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria designed to drastically reduce youth unemployment.
The focus is to provide young graduates with the skills, tools and livelihood to enable them advance from unemployment to employment, entrepreneurship and innovation.

The N-Power programmes is segmented as follows:

(A) N-Power Teach - The programme will engage 500,000 qualified graduates for the benefit of basic education delivery in Nigeria.
(B) N-Power Agro - The Federal Government is engaging 100,000 qualified young Nigerians through the N Power Agro programme.
(C) N-Power Health - Through the N-Power Health programme, young graduates will form part of the 500,000 N-Power Volunteer Corps.
(D) N-Power Tax (VAIDS) - Seeks to encourage non-compliant and partially compliant taxpayers to voluntarily declare their correct income. This will engage 3,700 Nigerians.

How To Apply:

The N-Power application portal was opened on June 14th 2017 to all eligible Nigerians. Applicants are to note that the application process is completely free and there is no application fee.
Applicants are requested to read and understand all relevant information prior to applying. Applicants should note the following steps:

1. Visit www.npower.gov.ng. Read up about the different N-Power categories so that you understand the category
that suits you best;
2. Before you go on to apply, ensure you have a printout or accurate details of your Bank Verification Number or BVN and a recent passport photograph;
3. Then click on “Apply for N-Power Volunteer Corps”;
4. Once you get on the application portal, you will be required to read the terms and conditions of the N-Power Programme and accept that all the information you will provide must be truthful and accurate;
5. Fill in your 11-digit BVN; then fill in your surname, first name, and middle name in identical terms to your BVN information; followed by details of your active bank account;
6. If your BVN details are inaccurate, you will not be permitted to go past this interface. If the BVN details are accurate, you will be allowed to proceed to the application portal to fill in all the personal information required and your academic qualification. You will receive a unique N-Power identification number;
7. Ensure to provide your own telephone number and email so that you can be reached directly;
8. You will also need to upload your passport photograph in either JPEG or PNG files in no more than 25 kilo bytes;
9. Before you complete your application, you will be assessed on your knowledge of grammar, general knowledge, and for N-Power VAIDS, basic numerical concepts.

Source: https://www.campusportalng.com/education/npower-nigeria-programme/33349/

The Nigeria Customs Service has reconstituted its management and announced some key appointments to rejig the service for effectiveness and better efficiency.

The Public Relations Officer, Mr Joseph Attah, said on Wednesday in Abuja, the service has appointed four Acting Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and seven Acting Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs) to re-engineer the management for efficient service delivery.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, retired Col. Hameed Ali, also approved the deployment of eight Comptrollers.

He said that the new management members include Mr Alu Robert, ACG Traiff and Trade now Acting DCG Tariff and Trade; Mrs Olubiyi Ronke, ACG FATs now DCG HRD; Mr. Dangaladima Aminu now Acting DCG E.I.I; and Mrs. Iferi Patience SR&P now Acting DCG SR&P and Mr Chidi Augustine to Act as DCG ExFTZ&I.I.

Other are Comptroller Investigation Hamza Ladan now Acting ACG FAT; Comptroller VAL Ekekezie Kaycee to Acting ACG T&T; Comptroller FOU Haruna Mamud to Acting ACG E.I.I, CAC ED/DT; Mrs Sarki Umar now Acting ACG Ex.FTZ&I.I, and CAC; and Mrs Enwereuzor Francis now Acting ACG SR.

Mr. Dahiru Aminu was also promoted as Acting ACG Zonal Coordinator, while Mr. Umar Abubakar who was formally in charge of Tariff and Trade was deployed to Finance, Administration and Technical Services.

Attah said that the customs boss has charged the appointees to bring their experiences to bear in the administration of the service.

“The modest achievements of the ongoing reform agenda in the areas of revenue generation, anti-smuggling operations and trade facilitation must be sustained and improved upon in the interest of the nation,” Attah said. (NAN)

Source: http://www.nan.ng/news/customs-constitutes-management-appoints-dcgs/

This is a very serious matter and a case of insincerity on the part of Gotv Nigeria. I just visited their Facebook page and saw a lot of complaints from customers, especially since last week.
I actually renewed my decoder for the next 3 months but I am yet to be reconnected despite paying before expiry. All efforts to reach their office via call/sms proved abortive.

If they are having technical issues, the best thing is to let the customers know rather than receiving payments and shutting us out.

This one is serious... Also Direct Entry candidates will sit for aptitude test not UTME. Find details here>> http://campusportalng.com/jamb/direct-entry-candidates-will-sit-aptitude-test-not-utme-jamb/42491/

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated that students who had already gained admission into any tertiary institution will not be eligible to write the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

According to JAMB's Head of Information and Public Relations, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who made this known on Monday, students that are not satisfied with their course should apply for change of degree.

He said, "Students with matriculation numbers of universities are not eligible to sit for the UTME. If they are not satisfied with their chosen disciplines, they can ask for transfer.’’

The JAMB spokesperson also expressed confidence that despite the hitches in the registration process being witnessed across the country, all 1.5m candidates expected to register for the 2017 UTME would be registered by the April 19 deadline.

He reiterated that there would be no extension to the closing date of the 2017/2018 UTME registration.

Benjamin also said that the exam body have arrested 25 persons over illegal registration and sale of 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) materials.

Source: http://campusportalng.com/jamb/already-admitted-students-will-not-able-write-jamb-utme/42482/

Interesting information until...

Lilyqueeny:
A(+) : Good leadership.
A(-) : Hardworking.
B(+) : Can Sacrifice for others and very ambitious, tolerance.
B(-) : Non flexible, Selfish & Sadistic.
O(+) : Born to help.
O(-) : Narrow minded.
AB(+) : Very difficult to understand.
AB(-) : Sharp & Intelligent.

Very dumb assumptions/superstition.

Best wishes to UTME applicants... Lalasticlala

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new system for the Computer Based (CBT) method of writing the 2017/2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

According to the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who spoke during the strategic planning retreat on monitoring and supervision of 2017 UTME held in Kaduna, from the general feedback on the adoption of the Computer Based Test mode, the board has noted the challenge of computer low level literacy of some candidates, especially with the phobia for the mouse.

This, he noted, has been responsible partly for the call by some people for reversal to the Paper and Pencil Test mode.

"In order to ensure equity and level playground for all candidates taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the Board has designed a system that will allow candidates use only eight keys without the use of the mouse.

"All the candidates need to do is to press the letters A,B,C,D for responses (answer) to questions and keys: P = Previous question, N = Next question, S = Submit responses when candidate has finished examination and R = Reverse (do not intend to go further to submit again).

"Following the standardisation of the CBT centres in terms of carrying capacity of two hundred and fifty (250), candidates would be distributed evenly to all centres without any discrimination.

"The examination schedule, timetable and Sessions have all been designed, streamlined and syncronised for the examination to start and end on the same day, except otherwise dictated by the number of candidates in a few states with low subscription", he added.

Source: http://campusportalng.com/jamb/jamb-adopts-new-8-key-method-2017-computer-based-utme/42264/

A married woman, Mrs Elizabeth Orefuwa, has emerged the best graduating student of the 2015/2016 set of Lagos State University (LASU) with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.74 in Accounting Education.

Speaking during the institution's 21st convocation on Wednesday in Lagos, Mrs. Orefuwa said she wrote the JAMB's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) seven times before gaining admission.

She said that the journey through the institution did not come easy but with determination and motivation, she had a success story to tell.

The heavily pregnant graduate said: "The journey through the institution was not easy; it took me seven years of writing the UTME before I finally gained admission in 2012.

"I also applied for direct entry three times at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

"During this period of waiting, I started professional career at the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) in 2007 and became qualified as an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) in 2010," Orefuwa said.

She said that her marriage at the beginning of her final year and the pregnancy condition did not affect her academic performance.

"I had a CGPA of 4.72 before marriage and I graduated with 4.74 point.
"I got married during my final year in 2015 and my husband was very supportive throughout that period."

Source: http://campusportalng.com/lasu/i-wrote-jamb-seven-times-married-lasu-best-graduating-student/41915/