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Younghacka:
Please The Mods Incharge Of This Competition, I Have Been A NL Faithful For More Than 5 Years Now.
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I Did Not See The Registration Thread Before Now And I Have A Feeling I Am Supposed To Be The Winner Of This Competition. . .
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So Please, Can You Just Open The Registration Portal For 10 Minutes. . . Even If It's Just For Me. . . Please
Plus I Need That 140K. . . Thanks.

Joker

Ayemileto:
The time isn't really conducive.

Apart from the fact that we have people that are working, we also have religious people among us.

6PM starting time will either be at the beginning, middle or end of the religious program and it will take time to settle down.

Putting the starting time around 10PM might not be a bad idea.

Majority of students sleep late.


Apart from the above mentioned, MTN & Glo networks are normally faster late in the night to before dawn.

I know of this two because they are the ones I use. I think others might be similar


Better still, participants can be asked to vote on the most convenient time they want to take their test, and the most voted time will be chosen.

I totally agree. It's midweek. I spoke with a couple of friends and they'll also be involved in a midweek service. Please, moderators should consider this. Apart from that, some of us have jobs that don't even close by that time. I suggest we make it a weekend. Thank you very much

Fuzeedigitals:
for the first test, I am having an exam on that day.

Till 6pm??

EvaJael:
I totally agree. It's midweek. I spoke with a couple of friends and they'll also be involved in a midweek service. Please, moderators should consider this. Apart from that, some of us have jobs that don't even close by that time. I suggest we make it a weekend. Thank you very much

It's not midweek; there's test on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. . . . And yhu expect everything to be convenient; it's a test. . I mean, why do yhu go for night class when there's a comfortable mattress to crash on??

ps. My prayer be say make the conditionsmake the thing easy for me o

Wishing the participant best of luck

SmithRussell:
It's not midweek; there's test on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. . . . And yhu expect everything to be convenient; it's a test. . I mean, why do yhu go for night class when there's a comfortable mattress to crash on??

ps. My prayer be say make the conditionsmake the thing easy for me o

Good evening,if I read correctly, the Monday's test is a sample test. The main first round is on Wednesday. That's what I was referring to

Maybe you don't check the education section. The application period was announced.

seunmohmoh:
I have never missed a day on NL.

I am surprised.

Hi Richiez, I also want to contribute towards the cash prizes and I've already spoken to xfire about it.

Richiez:
Following the call for application for the 3rd edition of the Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Quiz Competition (scholarship)

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https://www.nairaland.com/4951170/annual-xfire-nairaland-undergraduate-quiz

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We received a total of 843 applications this year. However, only 707 candidates who applied before the deadline and met the criteria for participation has been shortlisted to partake in the online assessment. I would also like to point out that out of the 843 applications received, only 10.3% were from females.
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Female Nairalanders should take this up as a challenge as we hope to see improvement in the 'stats' in subsequent editions.

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Following additional contribution of N20,000 by Abike12, N100,000 by an anonymous sponsor, and N50,000 by another anonymous sponsor, the cash prizes / awards have been reviewed upwards and will be awarded to the top 30 candidates as follows:


Winner: N140,000

1st Runner Up: N70, 000

2nd Runner Up: N45, 000

A cash prize of N20,000 and N17,500 will be given to the 4th and 5th best respectively as consolation.

The 6th to 15th best will receive N5000 each

The 16th to 30th best will receive N1000 airtime each (or cash equivalent)

This excludes pledges made by other sponsors

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Pass mark for test stages 1 and 2 is 60%. Therefore, awards will only be presented upon passing the minimum benchmark of 60%. If there is a tie, the candidate that completed his/her test in a shorter duration will be picked. Award winners will also be required to provide proof of their studentship (e.g. copy of student ID card, admission letter, tuition fee receipt, etc.) before they can claim their cash prizes.

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INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the instructions carefully.

Instructions for Sample Online Test

1. Prior to the real online test, a sample online test will be sent to all candidates so that they can get familiar with online assessment platform and provide feedbacks in case they have enquiries. This will also enable candidates to determine the most suitable browser and network for them to use. (It is generally advisable to use UC Browser, Firefox or your original phone browser if you plan to make use of your phone. Opera Mini is not recommended. You can use any browser if you intend to use a laptop)

2. The sample test will be sent to candidates' email boxes on Monday, 21st January 2019 by 12:00 noon. The title of the email will be "XFIRE SCHOLARSHIP SAMPLE ONLINE TEST". Please check your spam if you do not find it on the main inbox.

3. The email will contain link to the test which will be used to access the online assessment platform.

4. The test will NOT be graded. It's only a simulation of the real test.

5. It will consist of 10 very simple questions to be answered in 5 minutes.

6. Candidates can access the sample test from 2:00 PM on Monday 201/01/2019 to 10:00 PM on Tuesday 22/01/2019. Candidates can attempt the test as many times as they want during this period.

7. It is not compulsory to take the sample online test.

8. Please note that the questions in the sample test does not necessarily represent the type of questions in the real online test.

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Instructions for Real Online Test

1. The real online test comes in two stages. Stage 1 of the test will be used to further screen the candidates as only those who 60% and above will be allowed to participate in stage 2. The final score to be used to determine the winners is the average of test scores of stages 1 and 2

2. Both stages will consist of 60 questions to be answered in 35 minutes. Thus, time management is paramount. (you will see a countdown timer at the top of each page)

3. Candidates will receive email containing the link to stage 1 of the test on Wednesday, 23/01/2019 by 2:00 PM. The title of the mail will be "Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Scholarship Aptitude Test- Stage 1".
The test will be available for access by 6:00 PM same day, and the open window will last for just 7 minutes.

To clarify, candidates are free to log in at any time between 6:00 PM and 6:07 PM and still have 35 minutes to take the online test, but WILL NOT be able to take the test before 6:00 PM and after 6:07 PM.

4. An email containing the link to stage 2 of the test will be sent to candidates who scale through test stage 1 on Friday, 25/01/2019 by 2:00 PM. The title of the mail will be "Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Scholarship Aptitude Test- Stage 2". The test will be available for access by 6:00 PM same day, and the open window will last for just 4 minutes.

To clarify, candidates are free to log in at any time between 6:00 PM and 6:04 PM and still have 35 minutes to take the online test, but WILL NOT be able to take the test before 6:00 PM and after 6:04 PM.

5. Before taking your Test, make sure you are in an environment where you will not be disturbed. Your answers are saved as you submit each one, not at the end of the Test. This means you will not lose any work.

6. Avoid using the browser back button as this will not work. The Test is set to allow you to go back to Previous questions, so, use the “Previous” button which will be under your Questions

7. Stay connected to the Internet throughout the duration of the test.

8. If you need to type answers, type your answers in the answer boxes under each question, not in a separate application like Microsoft Word©.

9. Candidates will only have one attempt at the real test.

10. Winners will be contacted to provide proof of studentship via their emails. This will be done before the award ceremony on Monday, 28/01/2019


N.B
1::.This is a general aptitude test and the nature of questions will not be biased against students of any particular discipline. No other information will be revealed about the type of questions.

2::.The Nairaland Username you registered with must be yours and must be an active one. We may need you to send a 'pm' to us using the same username you used for registration.

Shortlisted candidates can post their enquiries on this thread.

2019 XFIRE Scholarship Test Coordinators

Richiez, Odunharry, Dejt4u

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cc: xfire

smeag0l:
Hi Richiez, I also want to contribute towards the cash prizes and I've already spoken to xfire about it.

Nice one.. God bless you abundantly

I'll send you a PM on how much I'd like to contribute and how I want it splitted

Odunharry:
Nice one.. God bless you abundantly

Hope e -beggers are utilizing this opportunity

I'll send you a PM on how much I'd like to contribute and how I want it splitted.Sorry, this was meant for Richiez

Odunharry:
Nice one.. God bless you abundantly

smeag0l:
I'll send you a PM on how much I'd like to contribute and how I want it splitted.Sorry, this was meant for Richiez

No problem. You can Send him a pm.

Cc Richiez

smeag0l:
Hi Richiez, I also want to contribute towards the cash prizes and I've already spoken to xfire about it.

smeag0l:
I'll send you a PM on how much I'd like to contribute and how I want it splitted.Sorry, this was meant for Richiez

Thanks a lot. We appreciate your kind gesture. I'll be expecting your mail.

Richiez:
Thanks a lot. We appreciate your kind gesture. I'll be expecting your mail.

can you mods please either increase the validity time or shift the test time a little bit more towards dark? t would help a lot of us working.

Hi @Richiez

I know I came really really late!

Please is it still possible to enter into the competitions?
How do I get started to also be eligible to take the test?

Thank you

please, I suggest the time frame should be increased. Due to the ASUU strike and some part-time works ,I doubt if I can be at a comfortable place by 6pm.

Richiez:
Congratulations!!!

Where is my name? I applied

youngdeft:
Where is my name? I applied

are you eligible?? better luck next time

Please the time frame should not be increase, some people are planning to cheat.
7 minutes is perfectly ok

EvaJael:
I totally agree. It's midweek. I spoke with a couple of friends and they'll also be involved in a midweek service. Please, moderators should consider this. Apart from that, some of us have jobs that don't even close by that time. I suggest we make it a weekend. Thank you very much

d test is just 35 minutes... it wont take d whole day man.

success to all the participants,
God bless Xfire, Abike12, mayflowa, Richiez and Odunharry.
Just passing by.

I applied and wasn't shortlisted;I feel bad.

Richiez:
Application is closed

please what time is the test on Monday?

TessBiwom:
I applied and wasn't shortlisted;I feel bad.

Time you registered made you ineligible to take the Quiz

hgnbello:
d test is just 35 minutes... it wont take d whole day man.

you won't understand until something affects you

I UNDERSTAND THE VALIDITY PERIOD WAS TO CURB MALPRACTICES.

BUT WE SHOULD EQUALLY CONSIDER NETWORK FRUSTRATION.

SOME OF US ARE STILL IN THE VILLAGE WHERE NETWORK ISNT TOO GOOD.

A LITLE INCREASE ON THE VALIDITY PERIOD WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

Richiez, Odunharry, Dejt4u

Nice one.

707

707 - 30 = 677 ( including me)

Is okay

I don't even know when the run this package

smeag0l:
Maybe you don't check the education section. The application period was announced.

ok