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ELIGIBILITY
Eligible Candidates must possess minimum of 5 Credits in SSCE/NECO at a maximum of two sittings including English Language (for ALL Courses), Mathematics (for Science-based, Management Science based and Social Science-based Courses) and Literature-in-English (Arts). However, students with deficiencies may apply, provided the deficiencies would have been rectified before the completion of the Pre-Degree Session.
DURATION

The programme normally runs for two (2) contact periods both within nine (9) calendar months.
REGISTRATION FEE
Each candidate will be required to pay Ten Thousand Naira (N10, 000.00) only, excluding bank charges as Registration fee.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Log on to portal.fuoye.edu.ng
Click on: Pre Degree
Click on: Click here to commence application
Click on: Click here to Pay Online
Fill the online form immediately after payment to complete your registration.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION/ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Candidates are advised to ensure that their application forms are duly and carefully completed. You should provide a unique email address
The date for the entrance screening is Thursday, 27th September, 2018.

AVAILABLE SUBJECTS’ COMBINATIONS
Options/Fields

Courses

Subject Combinations
Agricultural Sciences

Agric. Economics
And Extension
Chemistry/Biology or Agriculture/Mathematics
or Physics or one Social Science subject

Hospitality and Tourism Management
Chemistry/Biology or Agriculture/Mathematics
or Physics or one Social Science subject
Agronomy
Chemistry/Biology or Agriculture/Mathematics
or Physics or one Social Science subject

Animal
Science
Chemistry/Biology or Agriculture/Mathematics
or Physics or one Social Science subject

Soil Science
Chemistry/Biology or Agriculture/Mathematics
or Physics or one Social Science subject

Fisheries and Aquaculture
Chemistry/Biology or Agriculture/any other
Science subject

Agrometerology
Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry

Crop Science and
Horticulture
Chemistry/Biology or Agriculture/Mathematics
or Physics or one Social Science subject

Animal Production
And Health
Chemistry/Biology or Agriculture/Mathematics
or Physics or one Social Science subject

Food Science
And Technology
Chemistry/Biology or Agriculture/Mathematics
or Physics or one Social Science subject
Arts

English and
Literary Studies
Literature in English/ any two of Government
or History, CRS, Economics, Geography

Theatre Art
Literature in English/ any two of Government
or History, CRS, Economics, Geography

History and
International Studies
History or Government/ two from Arts
and Social Science subjects


Linguistic and Languages
(French & Yoruba)
Yoruba/any two from Arts or
Social Science subjects












Education


Education/Biology


Biology/ two subjects from Chemistry,
Physics and Mathematics

Educational Management
The subject of study/ two relevant subjects

Education/
Chemistry

Chemistry/ two subjects from
Physics, Biology and Mathematics


Education and Agricultural Science
Biology/ two subjects from Chemistry,
Physics and Mathematics

Library and Information Science
Any three subjects from Arts or
Social Science subjects

Education/English
Lit. in English/ one of arts subject/
any other subject

Business Education
Mathematics/ Economics plus one of
Lit. in Eng., History, Geography,
Chemistry and Physics
Engineering

Agro and Bio-Resources Engineering
Mathematics/Physic/Chemistry

Civil Engineering
Mathematics/Physic/Chemistry

Computer Engineering
Mathematics/Physic/Chemistry

Electrical and Electronic
Mathematics/Physic/Chemistry

Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics/Physic/Chemistry
Mechatronics Engineering Mathematics/Physic/Chemistry
Material and Metallurgical Engineering Mathematics/Physic/Chemistry
Management and Social Sciences Accounting
Mathematics/Economics/ any Social
Science subject

Business Administration
Mathematics/Economics/ any Social
Science subject

Banking and Finance
Mathematics/one Social Science subject/any other subject

Economics and Development Studies
Mathematics/Economics/any one of Government, Geography, History, Literature, CRS, French.

Public Administration
Mathematics/Economics/ any Social
Science subject

Political Science
Government or History/other two Social Science or Art subjects

Demography and Social Statistics
Mathematics/Economics/any one of Government, Geography, History, Literature, CRS, French.

Sociology

Any three subjects from Social Science or Arts

Psychology
Any three subjects from Social Science or Arts

Criminology and Security Studies

Any three subjects from Social Science or Arts

Peace and Conflict Studies

Any three subjects from Social Science or Arts

Mass Communication
Any three Art and Social Science subjects
Science


Biotechnology
Biology/Chemistry/Physics or Mathematics

Geophysics
Any three of Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Biology

Computer Science
Chemistry/Physics /Mathematics

Physics
Mathematics/Physics/any one of Chemistry, Biology, Agric., Economics, Geography
Microbiology Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or Mathematics
Industrial Chemistry Chemistry/Physics/Mathmatics
Biochemistry Physics/ Chemistry /Biology

Please note that the above listed subject combinations meet the requirements (as applicable) for admission into ALL Degree Programmes in Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics are compulsory in O’Level with three (3) other relevant subjects.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Candidates are expected to note that the entrance examination comes up at Iyke Ifenacho ICT Centre, behind United Bank of Africa (UBA), Oye-Ekiti on Thursday, 27thSeptember, 2018.
All candidates are required to register for 2019 UTME and score the minimum cut-off mark during the Programme.
All Candidates are required to use valid e-mail addresses and PERSONAL Telephone Numbers.
The forms must be filled and submitted on-line.
No downloaded or printed copies of forms will be accepted.
Candidates are advised to follow the Application Instructions very carefully and ensure they select the Correct SUBJECTS’ COMBINATION. Failure to do so may adversely affect the Candidate.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Submit a valid e-mail address and a valid cell phone number in your Registration Form.
Registered Candidates are requested to visit our website:http://predegree.fuoye.edu.ng for any other information.
Resumption Date is Monday, 8th October, 2018.
The date for the Entrance Examination is Thursday, 27th September, 2018 at Iyke Ifeanacho ICT Centre, behind UBA Bank, Oye-Ekiti by 9:00a.m. Prompt.

DISCLAIMER
All candidates should note that FUOYE HAS NOT AUTHORISED any
Person(s) or agent(s) to sell application forms on its behalf.
Application is strictly on-line at https://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/fuoye-pre-degree-admission-20182019.html

Vitafoam Nigeria Plc is Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of polyether and reconstituted foam products, including mattresses, cushions, pillows, upholstery sheeting, shoes, insulation and elastic products, soft and hard furnitures amongst others. The company has Seven (7) full fledge subsidiaries (Vono Furniture Products Ltd., Vitablom Nig. Ltd., Vitapur Nig. Ltd., Vita Visco Nig. Ltd., Vitagreen Nig. Ltd., Vitafoam Sierra Leone Ltd. and Vitafoam Ghana Ltd.). Vitafoam Nigeria Plc was incorporated on 4th August 1962 and listed on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Apart from Ikeja Factory which was opened in 1963, there are three (3) other manufacturing locations at Aba, Kano and Jos.

Job: 2018 Management Trainee Programme (MTP)
Job Category: Junior Management

About 2018 MTP
Vitafoam Management Trainee Program (MTP) is a 12-month program structured to groom young and talented, Nigerian graduates in the different areas of the Business for future growth.
The framework is a mix of projects, classroom and hands-on experiences for the Trainees. At the end of the program, the trainees with the outstanding performance and work disposition will be placed in their job roles.
The Program, amongst basic employability skills shall focus on integrity, innovativeness, entrepreneurship, smart-work and tenacity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
MIN REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

0 year(s)
MIN QUALIFICATION:

Not Specified
DESIRED COURSES:

Not Specified
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Person’s Specification
Interested applicants must:
Not be more than 27years by September 2018.
Have a minimum of five (5) O' level credits (including English & Math).
Have a minimum of University Degree/Higher Diploma in any of the accredited institutions of higher learning in Nigeria or overseas.
Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
Be dynamic & analytical.
Be able to thrive in a fast paced environment.
Be creative & innovative.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Productivity tools.
How to apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements above should complete the 2018 Management Trainee Program (MTP)

https://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/vita-foam-nigeria-management-trainee.html

Application closes on 21st June, 2018.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The 19th NIIT NIGERIA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP is being announced to provide Scholarship assistance to deserving and meritorious students across various disciplines - School Leavers, Under Graduates, Graduates [Unemployed, Under-Employed], Individuals desirous of enhancing their technical skill-sets and students in general who aspire to know about I.T. and career in I.T. The offer is to enable them realize their dream of a successful career in the field of Information Technology and related Industries.

The scholarship has reached out to nearly 1.9 million students in the past 19 years. Since 1999 NIIT has been involved in creation of skilled ICT workforce and has launched several initiatives in the country.

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

Type: Undergraduate, Masters , Training

Eligibility:
Applicants must be Nigerians
Applicants should be School Leavers, Under Graduates, Graduates [Unemployed, Under-Employed],
Applicants must have good academic records

Visit https://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/19th-niit-nigeria-national-scholarships.html for more

DESCRIPTION
Procter and Gamble is one of the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette and Oral B just to name a few. We have been in existence for over 179 years globally and 24 years in Nigeria.

The Internship drive is for recent OND graduates looking to have their 1 year industrial attachment in Procter & Gamble.

This opening is not limited to any specific field of study. The job openings cover departments like Sales, Supply Network Operations, Brand/Marketing, Consumer Market Knowledge, Human Resources e.t.c. Successful candidates will be considered for openings across Procter & Gamble departments in Lagos.

QUALIFICATIONS
Note that this opening is not limited to any specific field of study, but for fresh OND graduates looking to have their 1 year industrial attachment in Procter & Gamble. Visit https://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/procter-gamble-ordinary-national.html for more

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) JUPEB Admission Form for 2018/2019 Academic Session is out. The University, In collaboration with the JOINT UNIVERSITIES PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS BOARD (JUPEB), the University of Benin invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Foundation Programmes for the 2018/2019 Session.

The Programme leads to the award of the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Certificate which enables candidates to gain Direct Entry Admission into 200 level of the degrees offered by the University of Benin and other JUPEB – affiliated Universities in Nigeria and universities abroad. The JUPEB Certificate is equivalent to the Advance Level GCE or the Old Higher School Certificate (HSC) or IJMB.

Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the JUPEB Foundation Programmes must possess minimum of 5 credit passes in at least five
(5) subjects at “O” Level, including English language and Mathematics at not more than 2 sittings in the GCE, SSCE (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB)
All the combinations shown in the table meet the entry requirements for direct admission into Degree Programmes in the University of Benin and other JUPEB affiliate Universities which include, OAU, UNILAG, UNN, UYO, FUTA, FUNAAB, UNIPORT etc.

Duration of Programme
The duration of the study is a minimum of one Academic Session of TWO SEMESTERS. It is strictly non-residential programme.

THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT COMBINATIONS ARE AVAILABLE
1
Arts
Government/Literature in English/Christian
Religious Studies
History/ Literature in English/Christian Religious Studies
Economics, Government/Literature in English
2

Education

All the combination in 1,3,4,5,6,7&8
3
Management/Social Sciences
Economics/Government/Mathematics Mathematics/Geography/Economics Economics/Business Studies//Government Accounting/Economics/Government Economics/Government/Geography CRS/Economics/Government
4

Law
Government/Literature in English/Christian
Religious Studies
5

Life Sciences

Biology/Chemistry/Physics
6

Physical Sciences
Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics
Geography/Mathematics/Physics
7
Medicine/Dentistry/
Pharmacy/Nursing

Biology/Chemistry/Physics
8

Engineering

Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics
9

Agricultural Science

Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry

Mode of Study
Face to face contact at the JUPEB Study Centre, University of Benin,. Lectures will be conducted from 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday.
NOTE:
Fill your Bio-Data correctly as no complaint about wrong bio-data will be entertained after
Candidates who upload wrong bio-data will be disqualified and forfeit application
Only coloured print out will be
Print at least 4 copies of the University of Benin online registration form with complete passport size photograph printed in colour.
Candidates are to follow the application instructions very carefully and ensure they select the subject combinations relevant to their course of study
Closing Date: Application Closes at Midnight on Friday August 17th 2018.
Entrance Examination: The Entrance Examination into the Foundation Programme will hold at the University of Benin on SATURDAY, August 25th 2018.
Signed
Mrs. O. A. Oshodin
Registrar
Application Process: Visit http://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/uniben-jupeb-admission-form-20182019.html

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Applications are invited for the 100 % or 50 % tuition fee scholarship program which is offered by Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey. This scholarship is provided to International students who are looking to pursue a degree program at the Institution.

The period of scholarship is four semesters in master’s programs and ten semesters in PhD programs during the normal period of the program. A student’s part time or full time status does not affect the period of scholarship. Semesters of extensions and freezing of registration are excluded from the scope of the scholarship.
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Masters & PhD
Eligibility:
Applicants must be International Students
Applicants must have completed their Bachelors degree program
Applicants must have applied or applying to Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey (EMU)
Applicants must have good grades.

Visit http://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/eastern-mediterranean-university.html for more

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The London School Of Tropical Medicine, UK (LSTM) is offering scholarship opportunities to Interested applicants who are willing to pursue a degree program at the Institution.

This program is useful for Physicians already practicing in Developing countries who require an update on Infectious, Parasitic and other health problems.

Eligible Countries: Developing Countries

Type: Postgraduate

Eligibility:
A national of a developing country and currently working in a developing country and planning to return to work in a developing country upon completion of the programme
Applicants must have completed their bachelors degree program
Applicants must have good academic records and be fluent in English Language.

Visit http://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/dtm-scholarships-for-developing.html for more info.

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The Senate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has approved the request for the conversion of Higher National Diploma (HND) to degree programme. https://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/iaue-begins-hnd-to-degree-conversion.html

With this approval, Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates wishing to upgrade their certificates to university degrees can do so by application so as to be admitted into 400 level undergraduate programme of the university for a period of one year.

The Director, Centre for Continuing Education, Dr Emmanuel Chisa Ibara while making the prayer said that the programme would provide suitable and flexible academic lectures to facilitate the conversion.

Those who graduated in Accountancy, Management, Office and Information Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Catering and Hospitality Management, Library and Information Science, Agricultural Science, Human Kinetics, Health and Safety Education and Technical Education (options in Building, Electrical and Electronics), desiring to earn B.Sc or B.A degrees are advised to apply for admission into the programme.
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First Excelsia is recruiting for Undergraduate Human Resources Internship Programme 2018

FirstExcelsia is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants with a team of over a hundred employees spread across Nigeria. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop glocalised HR solutions, processes and structures required to develop and effectively drive our clients' corporate strategies.

Job Title:Undergraduate Human Resources Internship Programme 2018

Job Description
• At First Excelsia, we place emphasis on growing talents. We offer paid internship opportunities for undergraduates to gain practical experience in developing & deploying bespoke + glocalised HR solutions.
• This internship program however, is strictly for undergraduates seeking IT placement/ SIWES.

Basic Selection Criteria
Applicants must:
• Be no more than twenty-eight (28) years of age
• Have a minimum of 3.0 CGPA out of 4.0 or 3.5 CGPA out of 5.0 and a letter authorising the Industrial Attachment from their respective institutions.
• Have two (2) referees

Method of Application: https://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/undergraduate-human-resources.html for more

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The Algonquin College, Canada invites applications from International students who are looking to acquire a degree program at the Institution.
Algonquin International Awards are open to international students who have been accepted to an academic program offered at Algonquin College.

Eligible Countries: International

Type: Undergraduate

Eligibility:
Applicants must be an International fee paying students and not receiving any scholarships
Applicants must have applied or applying to Algonquin College, Canada
Applicants must have good academic records
Applicants must be proficient in English Language
Application Process: Visit https://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/algonquin-college-international.html

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The Humber College Canada is inviting applications for a full and partial renewable tuition scholarships which is awarded to International students who are willing to undergo a degree program at the Institution.

Applications will be considered based on academics, community involvement, referee/reference letters and statement of interest. Renewal of the scholarship will be based on the student’s ability to maintain a 70% GPA in each year of his/her program at Humber.

Eligible Countries: International
Type: Undergraduate
Eligibility:
Applicants must be International students
Applicants must have applied or applying to Humber College Canada.
Applicants must have excellent grades
Applicants must be fluent in English Language

More information visit http://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/humber-college-international-entrance.html

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
The Ministry of Commerce is offering the Academic Education Scholarship Program to Individuals who are looking towards to pursue a degree program in China.

These programs provide assistance to governmental officials, research fellows, and senior managerial personnel on their master and doctor education in China, which are fully conducted in English. The admission requirements for a candidate include a bachelor’s degree, relevant working experience, and a decent physical condition, essential for the high-compact curriculum needed for the degrees.

Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
Type: Masters & PhD
Eligibility:
Applicants must be citizens of developing countries
Applicants must have completed their bachelors degree program
Applicants must have good academic records

More information http://sureschoolnews..com/2018/06/government-of-china-ministry-of.html

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Governor Ugwuanyi explained that 20 indigent students in each of the 17 L.G.As will benefit from the scholarship scheme, which will cover their tuition fees for four years of study at a total cost of N41.6 million. https://www.informant247.com/2018/05/gov-ugwuanyi-grants-scholarship-to-340.html

The governor spoke during the maiden engineering day commemoration at the institution, where he inaugurated the newly constructed School of Engineering Complex sponsored by Prince Arthur Eze and laid foundation for the construction of Prof. Julius Onah School of Management Technology.

Gov. Ugwuanyi explained that 20 indigent students in each of the 17 L.G.As will benefit from the scholarship scheme.

The event also witnessed the foundation laying ceremony of School of General Studies by the deputy governor, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo and conferment of Merit Awards to notable engineers and other dignitaries, such as the deputy president of the Senate, Prof. Ike Ekweremadu; former president of the Senate, Senator Ken Nnamani; member representing Udi/Ezeagu federal constituency, Hon. Dennis Oguerinwa Amadi; Prof. Barth Nnaji; Sir Chief Emeka Offor; HRH Igwe Augustine Otiji and Engr. Vita Abba, among others.

Also speaking, Governor Ugwuanyi disclosed that the cardinal principle of the educational policy of his administration was “the provision of access to qualitative education at all levels to all classes and strata of the society”.

He stated that the event afforded his administration the opportunity to take a major step forward in the advancement of technology in the state “especially at this time when technology has not only turned the world into a global village but has become the major income earner for many nations”.
Gov Ugwuanyi inaugurated the newly constructed School of Engineering Complex sponsored by Prince Arthur Eze.

The governor said that his administration in the light of the above, implemented “firm measures towards repositioning and revamping this institution” to make it a prominent centre for engineering and agricultural studies and innovations in the country.

“These measures included the revalidation of old programmes and accreditation of new ones by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) as well as the provision of critical infrastructure and necessary equipment," the governor added.

The governor described the School of Engineering Complex as a watershed in the history of the institution.

Govenor Ugwuanyi, therefore, expressed delight that the efforts of the government towards the institution have been manifesting “as the institution has developed at an amazing pace and has been attracting positive attention and reviews from regulatory authorities in the country as well as stakeholders in the nation’s education sector”.

Describing the School of Engineering Complex as “a watershed in the history of the institution” that would enhance its growth as a citadel of qualitative engineering and technological education, the governor commended Engr. Arthur Eze for “his kind sponsorship of the project”.

The event also witnessed the foundation laying ceremony of School of General Studies by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo.

He also appreciated the commitment and diligence of the governing council, the management and the staff of the institution towards the actualization of government’s vision for the school, and congratulated the award winners for the well deserved honours.

“I use this opportunity also to reiterate the unflinching commitment of the State Government towards the realization of our collective aspirations for the institution and for tertiary education in Enugu state," the governor reassured.

Hon. Chinedu Onu expressed gratitude to Gov. Ugwuanyi for effective funding of the school.
n his welcome address, the chairman of the institution’s governing council, Hon. Chinedu Onu, expressed gratitude to Governor Ugwuanyi for effective funding of the school and increment of its monthly subventions, which he said “saw us achieving this feat in a very short while.”

He added that the Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo desires “to become an institution of choice for Engineering and Technology development” and “to use the commemoration of Engineering Day to attract the attention of students as well as would-be students to this great field of study and practice”.

The Rector of the Institution, Prof C.J.C Akubuilo, in his address announced that the school in keeping with the repositioning agenda of the governor, in 2017/2018 academic year, has joined other Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria to key into the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

According to him, “we are now recognized by other national regulatory bodies and agencies such as the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Polytechnic has between September 2017 and March 2018, mobilized the first two sets of students for their one year National Youth Service."

Other Award recipients include: Engr. Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke; Air Vice Marshal Cletus (AVM) Nwannebuike Udeagulu; Dr. Masa’udu Adamu Kazaure; Engr. Obiukwu Chukwuma Okeke; Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu; Engr. Prof. Emmanuel Ezugwu; Mr. Silas Ifeanyi (Baba Edem); Prof. Moses Madueze Okonkwo; Kingsley Eze and Dr. Agu Collins Agu.

source www.informant247.com

Applications are invited for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program which will be awarded to International students who wants to undergo a Masters degree program in Stanford University, USA. https://www.informant247.com/2018/05/knight-hennessy-scholars-program.html

About The Scholarship:
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program funds up to the first three years of your graduate education, and if your degree program exceeds three years — such as an MD or PhD program, or a Stanford dual- or joint-degree program — then your Stanford home department will fund the remainder of your education to the extent consistent with its standard funding commitment for that program.

Eligible Countries: International

Type: Masters

Eligibility:
Applicants must be International students
Applicants must have completed their Bachelors degree program
Applicants must have applied or applying to Stanford University, USA
Applicants must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
Application Process: Click here to apply
See Application Requirement Here

Visit The Official Website For More Information

Application Deadline: 12th September 2018

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Applications are invited for the Undergraduate Excellent Scholarships for students to study for their 4-year Bachelor’s Degree starting from the Academic Year 2018 (August 2018 – July 2019). These scholarships are open to international students
About the scholarship:

The WUIC Undergraduate Excellent Scholarships program aims to encourage the admission of students possessing excellent academic records and also to encourage scholarship recipients to make satisfactory academic progress towards the completion of their 4 years degree.

Eligible Countries: International

Type: Undergraduate

Eligible Field Of Study:

Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics Analytics and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs
Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Innovation Engineering

Value Of Scholarships: WUIC offers a number of full and partial scholarships to qualified students. Each full scholarship, worth approximately US$ 40,000 – US$ 60,000 for 4 years, covers tuition, accommodation fees and the monthly allowance. A number of partial scholarships, in the form of tuition fee waivers, is also available

Eligibility:
Applicants must be International students
Applicants must have completed G12 or other high school equivalency certificates.
Applicants must be proficient in English Language

Application Process:
The Student must apply to one of WUIC degree programs before applying for a scholarship. The application can be done online at https://entry.wu.ac.th
Letter of recommendation from the high school Director as in the form attached. The official contact detail of the reference must be specified.
Statement of purpose (within 1 page) on why the applicant is interested in the selected program and why applicant deserves the scholarship.
All submitted documents which are not written in English or Thai, must be translated into English.

Interested person, can submit the application and required documents online directly to Walailak https://www.informant247.com/2018/05/international-excellent-scholarships.html follow link to apply and access the official scholarship website

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his administration would intensify efforts in ensuring periodic review of university curriculum to meet national needs and be relevant to global demands. https://www.informant247.com/2018/05/fg-to-intensify-efforts-on-periodic.html

Buhari said this at the final day of the 2017 convocation of the University of Lagos.

The ceremony was for the award of postgraduates and honorary degrees.

Buhari’s speech was delivered by the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed.
The President said that it was worrisome that some Nigerian universities were still not demonstrating adequate capacities in their mandate of teaching, research and community service.

According to him, education is a key factor in the economic development of any nation in the 21st century
He added that, with the advent of knowledge- based economy, educational competencies rather than natural resources would drives national development.

“In Nigeria, the importance of education in national development has been enunciated in the national policy on education and adequately captured in the Ministerial Strategic Plan for Education.

“Human capital development is essential to the attainment of international goals, and universities have critical roles to play in the development of the critical mass of manpower that drives national economies,’’ he said.

According to the president, Nigeria currently has 164 universities comprising of 42 federal, 47 state and 75 private universities including a few others approved on Wednesday.

He said that, with the number, it had become increasingly imperative to reposition the country’s university system to meet the goals and aspirations behind their existence.

According to him, both developed and developing countries strive to mobilise education as the key engine of growth and development.
“But in Nigeria, it is worrisome that some Nigerian universities are not demonstrating adequate capacity for fund utilisation despite the need and justified clamours to increase funding of higher education.

“I am made to understand that some universities still find it difficult to access funds from the Tertiary Education Trustfund (TETfund) because they have not shown commitment to meeting the requirement for the release of such funds.

“In the same vein, there are hiccups to the actualisation of the NEED Assessment funds for the revitalisation of our universities because some universities have not been able to meet the requirement for further release of such funds.

“I therefore implore pro-chancellors and vice chancellors of universities in Nigeria, especially public universities to take advantage of the initiative to enable Nigeria universities to efficiently and effectively meet up with their teaching, research and community development mandates.

“Nevertheless, government will continue to make efforts to provide the needed funds to run our universities effectively,’’ he said.
Buhari noted that funding was not only about making funds available to universities, but also involved judicious management of available funds.

According to him, as public officers charged with the responsibility of managing higher education institutions, there is need for the officials to be accountable to Nigerians who reposed confidence in them to execute such task.

“All what the public requires from our universities, whether public or private, is probity, accountability and transparency, and this must occupy the front burner in the management of our university system,’’ he said.

Earlier, the Chancellor of the institution, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai, the Shehu of Borno, assured the university of his support and pleaded with the president to pay adequate attention to the financial needs of the institution.

According to him, the university has financial constraints to accomplish its vision in many areas of development toward achieving more academic excellence and providing the much required needs of the country.

“It is on this backdrop that I crave on your excellency’s indulgence to give special attention to this university which is the pride of the nation.
“Similarly, the issues of frequent non-academic staff strikes is also taking its toll on the university programmes and should not be allowed to degenerate,’’ he said.

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The federal executive council has reportedly condemned the paying of school fees in federal universities describing it as illegal.

Anthony Anwuka who is the minister of state for education revealed this on Wednesday, May 9, after the FEC meeting chaired by vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

The minister said they were investigating payment of school fees by federal universities "and noted that as of law, no federal university should charge tuition fees." He said some universities were charging by course unit and promised that this would be stopped.

“We understand some universities now charge fees per course unit and we are going to make sure that we investigate that properly and make it stop.

"Students can pay other auxiliary fees, but not in excess. Various university councils and management should be able to fix what fees students should pay that is affordable and acceptable to the students. That is the position.

"The federal government does not determine fees for private and state universities. It only takes responsibility for fees paid in the federal universities," he said. https://www.informant247.com/2018/05/paying-of-school-fees-in-federal.html

Ibrahim Sheme, NOUN’s director, media and publicity, in statement on Wednesday, April 24, in Abuja, said the questionnaire did not emanate from the institution and urged the public to disregard it.

"The attention of NOUN has been drawn to a publication in the social media in which a purported examination questionnaire titled “School of Education Course Code GST 103” was circulated as a document emanating from the University.

“In the fake exam sheet, four questions were posed, built around President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent statement on the Nigerian youth. Each question was said to attract 30 marks if answered correctly.

“The so-called examination questionnaire issued by “Henry Osas” had nothing to do with NOUN as all our exams were concluded long before His Excellency, the president’s visit to the United Kingdom where he delivered the speech Osas quoted.

“Even though some might consider the document invented and circulated by “Henry Osas” and his co-travellers as a mere social media joke, we believe that the use of the hallowed name of the National Open University of Nigeria and its official logo to transmit the joke was done with mischief," Sheme said.

He said that the institution took serious exception to the use of its well-respected identity for such unpatriotic and unbecoming behaviour.

Sheme added that NOUN had filed a formal complaint with the security agencies with a plea to fish out the culprit(s) behind this mischief with the view to taking the appropriate legal action against them
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Addressing final year students of the Faculty of Management Sciences in the institution, Prof Amalu said the University took the tough stance after observing with dismay the laxity shown towards prompt payment of charges.

He told the students who had clustered round the gate leading to the Vice Chancellor’s block that they will not be admitted into the examination hall until a definite and bold step towards payment of school charges has been complied with.

He admitted that though the Vice Chancellor is aware that some students come from humble backgrounds, it will not, however, deter management from enforcing its decision owing to the long period of grace observed and the non-nonchalant attitude of many students.
Prof Amalu said that the Prof Zana Akpagu administration will be failing in its duty of providing basic necessities to students if it trifles with payment of school charges.

On the plea by the students of being offered another opportunity to take part in examinations that they have missed, the Deputy Vice Chancellor said their case will be given attention by the Vice Chancellor after payment of relevant school charges.
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Allegations of certificate forgery and its related act have continued to unsettle Federal College of Education Asaba, Delta State as one of the Senior lecturers, Mr. Fedilis Eliche Azubuike was on Monday caught in the web of certificate forgery.

Competent sources said the lecturer now at the centre of the certificate scandal, graduated from the Edo State University, Ekpoma where he allegedly made a pass, and was employed as instructor at the college; a place he had remained over the years before the bubble burst.
It was gathered that the instructor turned lecturer, is a native of Asaba who married an Esan woman before he got the job.
Trouble started for him seven years after he was employed at the college, and was not promoted because of his poor result; a situation he allegedly approached a friend at the Edo State university where he earlier claimed to have graduated from to help upgrade his certificate to second class upper.
He was alleged to have offered the sum of N100, 000 to his friend, a Senior Staff of the University who assisted him in upgrading the certificate to a Second Class upper; a certificate he later presented to the Rector of the college, and upgraded to the position of a Senior Lecturer 1.
But insider said that his friend instead of accepting the N100, 000, allegedly demanded for extra N200, 000, or he will expose him, a threat that was said to have led to their disagreement, and counter threats to lives.
A Senior lecturer of the college who did not want his name in print told our reporter that: “The friend who forged the certificate for him after series of threats, secretly wrote to our Rector, in the deal he has with him, this was how he was exposed”.
Investigation revealed that allegations of certificate forgery and its related act had been brewing crisis at the college headed by a seasoned Educationist, and Administrator in the last two years been top discussion among some of the lecturers who allegedly “smelt a pit” some among them were employed with fake certificate, especially some of the old lecturers who claimed they bagged Masters’ Degree abroad.
The Rector of the college, Dr. Ignatus Ezeaum said: “It is true we have caught one of lecturers with forged certificate, he was employed as instructor because he had a low qualification, and I urged him to go and upgrade it, only for him to resurfaced with second class upper from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, the man who did it for him wrote to us, and we confronted him, he opened up, we have asked him to take a sack letter, or return to his former position as an instructor”, since the news of a glaring certificate forgery at the college, there has been panic among the lecturers including non-academic staff over the steps reached by the school management for fresh screening of all staff.
A clerical officer at the college who did not want her name in the print said: “so many of our staff came with Toronto certificates, very bogus certificates they cannot defend, that is why there is trouble now”.
In his response to the allegation, the lecturer popular known as Uncle Eliche said, “It is unfortunate that I am now a victim. I have been asked by the school management to resign or step back as an instructor. I was lured into upgrading my certificate and I didn’t know it will backfire. Here I am today. Even though I have entered for a masters degree program at the Nnamdi Azikwe University, it is very unfortunate that I’m now a victim, it is a lesson to others.” source www.informant247.com

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that the stifling of education funding under the Muhammadu Buhari government is preparing the country for a greater future doom.
It stated that the nonchalant attitude of the Buhari-led government to education appears to be the worst in the history of Nigeria with about 7 percent allocation to Education.
Chairman, University of Ibadan branch of ASUU, Dr. Deji Omole, who stated this on Monday in an interview with journalists, noted that the failure to vote enough money to public varsity education is already causing gradual crisis of confrontation between University administration and students in some parts of the country.
Omole said, “It will be difficult to have a citizen that will love the country in the future if the current trend of abandoning the poor while taking care of the rich continues. While each senators is paid N13.5million as running cost per month the same Senate appropriated a paltry sum of N66million for capital projects for University of Ibadan with students population of about 30,000.
“This can only happen where the ruling class lacks vision like Nigeria. This same government refuses to drop a kobo for the revitalization of public universities. Now many children of the masses are denied access because universities cannot admit beyond what the dilapidated infrastructure can take. Yet their parents cannot afford private university. the federal government is owing about N800billion revitalization funds to public varsities as contained in the agreements with ASUU.”
The ASUU, who vowed that the union will oppose any plan to force children of the masses out of school by imposing on them dues that are the duties of federal government, asserted that the ruling APC has performed poorly in Education.
According to him, the United States of America that members of the elite takes their children to funds her public varsities because the USA is interested in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor, and knows the negative implication of having a growing pool of illiterates as we have in Nigeria.
Omole maintained that the Buhari government has paid lip service to public education but prefers to pacify militants and terrorists.
The ASUU chairman stated that while the masses are groaning in hardship, the political class have increased their number and stored enough money taken from the collective patrimony in preparation for the 2019 general elections.
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Onyido, who was keynote speaker at the 55th meeting of the committee of Deans of Post Graduate Schools in Nigerian Universities, described internet professors as professors who simply log onto the internet to copy works of other scholars and present same as theirs.
Speaking on the theme ‘the knowledge paradigm in the age of sustainable development: the relevance of the Nigerian post graduate school’, Onyido said such lecturers plagiarised their way to professorship, while adding that such practice was the bane of research and development in the country.
He said, “A reasonable number of the thesis that pass through our schools contain plagiarised materials. These are the reasons we have ‘internet professors’ who plagiarise their way up, copying materials they know nothing about.
“I borrowed Prof Jeffrey Sachs’ phrase in the above(precious reference), and the difference between my borrowing Sachs’ title and what my colleagues do these days to become professors overnight is that while I acknowledge my source, these dubious, crooked colleagues of ours do not.
“In fact, a reasonable proportion of theses that pass through some of our post graduate schools contain massively plagiarised materials, just as some of our latter day professors in the Nigerian university system are internet professors.
“They plagiarize their way up the promotion ladder by downloading materials from the internet and claiming authorship of articles they know nothing about.”
He said that a certain university in the South-East now produces professors described as ‘China professors’ who were tested and found not worthy to be lecturer 11.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof Joseph Ahaneku who was the chief host stated that research was one thing that stood university system out, but regretted that the number, quality and originality of research in the university system was now poor.
He said TETFUND once observed that universities were not assessing funds meant for research. He urged universities to articulate their proposals and go for grants as organisations such as World Bank was making funds available but universities were are not accessing them.
He urged universities to articulate their proposal and access funds for research instead of going on the internet and copying works that had not impacted on the society.
“If we fail to address the critical role of research, we have failed,” he said.
Proffering solutions, Onyido called for increased funding by government for universities.
He urged senior scholars to cultivate the habit of mentoring younger ones.
The conference attracted Deans of post graduate schools from universities across the country.
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