Obinnau:
you are actually correct. Speaking from experience in writing CBT tests, skipping questions to answer it later in a timed exam is counter-productive. If you don't know it you guesstimate it and move on period.

That's exactly why I said only the smartest will emerge winners. Smart students strategize. Candidates are free to discuss their strategies. They may also decide to keep it to themselves for obvious reasons. All way na way.

I am the overall coordinator of the test so I am not in a position to advise candidates on strategies.

@ all candidates, there is no negative marking.

osram:
gudmorning sir..i later saw the mail this morning in another folder called *boxbe* on my gmail bt when i clicked on it..it open bt i cudnt find the link to the online,wat appeared was a link to activate the domain and when i did d email moved to my inbox.so i went to my inbox nd clicked on it bt wen it opened i didnt see any link to the test..sir pls am askin if u can pls send me anoda mail.tnx

Share your screen.

HankzBae:


you guys should make it harder tho. so one would pass by merit

Believe me, only the smartest students will emerge as winners.And the questions won't favour any particular discipline. That's all I will say about the real test.

Cc odunharry and dejt4u

For those requesting for a timer, I will like to say that time management is a big part of the exam. This is an online exam. You can improvise a timer. No timer will be provided. Believe me, adding a visible timer can astronomically increase the tension while taking the test. Let each candidate provide a timer for themselves.

You have 60 questions to be answered in 35 minutes.

However, I have added a feature such that you can skip questions you do not know simply by clicking on the arrows besides the number list. This will enable concentrate on the ones you know first. After finishing all the ones you know, you can go back to review any question you were unsure of. You can navigate back and forth with arrows. It will also now request that you submit your answers if you reach the end before time elapses.

If your time elapses while answering the questions, it will count only the ones you answered.

Please attempt as many times as you want before 10pm today. This will enable get familiar with the online platform and you can decide which network, browser, phone, location or strategy to use.

ogunsinamayowa:
How can we login for main test on Saturday? Is it going to be through the sample test's link or another link will be sent to us?

Please always read instructions before asking questions. More than 50% of the questions being asked here have already been provided in the instructions.

Go back to the first page and read the instructions carefully.

Obinnau:
pls for the sake of online spammers, pls remove our email addresses Now that it has been confirmed. I just woke up to a barrage of spam emails from purported mmm guides, and people that are telling me to grab this and that opportunity.
cc: fynestboi
Or should I go ahead to hide the post entirely?

Emails removed. Thanks a lot for the info.

Elliotwiz1:
does the time spent determine the mark scored?

No. Each question carries equal mark. That's why time management is paramount.

1. Promisechild

2. Jamzig1

3. Eli360

4. Drniyi4u

5. AstonM

6. ExcessKJ

7. Skimarvel

8. Misspicy

9. stephenmorris

10. Raphael9

11. Umartins1

12. timbex96

13. Omonoba1

14. rioemmanuel

15. marksooyinmiebi

16. Kennyjam

17. Peterjosh

18. Winifred468

19. ayindepremier

20. Kelvinreality

21. Thewhizzkid

22. Oyetboy

23. Nad95

24. Appelmoik

25. Mznaett

26. Kelvion

27. Dekins88

28. Rill

29. Champion01

30. Lasveg

31. Dondave11

32. adewale2011

33. engrsoma

34. olatola00

35. Zicjoe

36. SleekHoyeen

37. Elliotwiz1

38. westsyde92

39. Omadaa

40. demo4show

41. Brigance

42. Atayis

43. doshe39

44. trino

45. Jozay

46. Packup

47. Ndat

48. Donbrowser

49. DrRasheed

50. Shakaz

51. Jessetom

52. Eitsei

53. Jodavid

54. Ksslib

55. Microflux

56. FEMIBALLHARD

57. mojeed4

58. Dennis192

59. Polymat9

60. kingsman66

61. RobinRay

62. gentleman100

63. hayPizzle

64. whizbrain

65. daneni1

66. cassyrooy

67. Donkaz

68. Brownhypo

69. Meel

70. adeiza4u

71. Faremisodeeq

72. ajokebelle

73. peacesamuel94

74. ebohstepn

75. viickerz

76. Obinnau

77. Youngstar76

78. olagockay

79. seribroo56

80. Mhizzpatra

81. Qpet

82. Salamudeen

83. Cameoluv

84. Holuwaferanmi

85. tens4real

86. yinkarh187

87. Davbravo

88. Kayttah

89. Danjuma827

90. Dawinlove

91. HankzBae

92. ginagold01

93. Sirqeeboi

94. Priska02

95. Dukemmanuel

96. Sunfex

97. Bechman

98. Lorax

99. Babagydoz

100. crazydude1

101. Kendzyma

102. edygistvilla

103. Taylor184

104. DrIkB

105. scottB

106. Benjax

107. osram

108. Deedrizzie

109. Phi001

110. Eb9ce

111. yungest

112. emmanuelike

113. Zizaboni

114. Fembleez1

115. Stylochime

116. Olusharp

117. Xoella

118. OlaBa

119. Nnemaranma

120. Hadeehart101

121. Mammangaddafi

122. Adeolakk

123. Mercytripletz

124. lanreg95

125. Charleymed

126. Misterdhee1

127. YUSUPH1986

128. Deleib

129. Fayvoor

130. shurlar50

131. jide219

132. samwise180

133. exe0

134. Gloryz22

135. eldino44

136. Donfamous

137. DrMaths

138. Zezebabyxoxo

139. SmithNL

140. Smithval

141. teemanbastos

142. flaky66

143. gbengaoyeladun

144. Chichiana

145. GrAnDwEeZ

146. ASHTAROTH

147. 15Sirdeen

148. diplomat058

149. Hasawa

150. RobinHez

151. romeoetin

152. IyiolaOwabumowa

153. Ajiaj

154. PrinceMario

155. preshOnogwu1

156. Iammesh

157. Superstar007

158. MALLYGUY

159. Refiner

160. DamiG

161. mgb4reel

162. Idrhas

163. RICKYMARIO

164. DrChukzy

165. Phrezzz

166. Napoleon22

167. gbenga4sure

168. Damjane

169. balesh2lead

170. hadecole159

171. Carrottop

172. Blackstreak

173. usman97

174. Princecalm

175. Kenneyyice

176. Clintonopah

177. olalekan9320

178. Gemiclem

179. Donchuks023

180. Leqsy

181. Zheynarb

182. Crackwords9

183. Nelsizzy

184. Iamnlia

185. Olabeauty

186. Sveen

187. vin12

188. RealJenny

189. Crusherdaniels

190. Richking98

191. ogunsinamayowa

192. SamJed

193. sheddyboy01

194. EmmahO

195. geeworld1

196. Jnichole

197. BBYYOLA

198. dhesthiny1

199. Prahcetomi

200. Jibikunle

201. Ibruks

202. Andyoung

203. pointmond

204. HoldenCaulfield

205. Truman155

206. Ibadanfinest

207. Juininho

208. Leondaartista

209. Jorian1

210. Godwinfriz

211. Abeos

212. Harzzie

213. Latbas

214. BenKhalifa95

215. mazaje14

216. Izugab

217. yusfe4real

218. Ball22

219. Ayindesegun10

220. Odunlad

221. Israelization

222. Lexmane

223. Orimion

224. jelel6

225. Toluwaferan

226. T3amie

227. horpeh01

228. Leward

229. DevdanArthur98

230. Sconp

231. eWyse

232. drdrei09

233. Jerryc3

234. bethedoski

235. rjek

236. ayomideji001

237. timay

238. alausa94

239. invisibleman2

240. Superwitboss

241. Brunicekid

242. Angiography

243. ItzTun3chi

244. Toyolad

245. MzLarem

246. WeyinFiye

247. jaid23

248. grahamb2

249. crouch2014

250. tunaxy

251. wizzyrainy

252. Emanex18

253. jaycpu

254. Abuklaw

255. abeloureal

256. Masterdele

257. Andywinnie

258. Rasbel

259. OPEYEMIAD

260. ThankyouJesus

261. Tofannyx

262. Medsimon01

263. Juggernauts

264. Oxytocin

265. Redder97

266. oyephunmzee1

267. EruditeTJCares

268. samoice

269. Ayomide002

270. daveycruise

271. Damoxy

272. fabzgrace

273. soflygerian

274. PETERSHOR

275. markovnikov

276. oreayoni

277. idrisade99

278. ugonna1054

279. humanezona

280. milinda

281. tasfod

282. eesy

283. sweetboiy

284. Jesuspikin8

The sample test has been sent to your emails. You can check now titled "Xfire Nairaland Sample Test". It is just a demonstration to allow you get familiar with the platform. You can attempt as many times as you want before 10pm tomorrow. It is not graded.

Check your spam if you don't find it on your main inbox.
(1)Simply click on the link to the test on the email. It will take you to the test platform.
(2) Enter your institution and course of study.
(3) Sample test consist of 10 easy questions.

Same platform will be used for the real test to be conducted on Saturday between 1 pm and 2pm. Please read the instructions on the first page of the this thread before asking questions.

ExcessKJ:
Please what is the meaning of Nairaland moniker and do we need a username or passwords to access the online tests ?

Wait till you receive the mail this evening.

Peterjosh:

Good evening sir and thanks for this wonderful initiatiative.. I want to pull out and i would want someone else to replace me if need be.. I wont be available for the online examination on saturday.. Thank you sir and much more kudos to you sir..

Thanks. Your name will be removed from the list. I am sorry no one can replace anyone.

Cheers......

Lexmane:
I am sorry if this sounds repetitive. In the event when one has misplaced his/her school ID card, can a course form/ transcript/admission letter from school or jamb serve as substitute? Note: the person in question is not an 100 level student.
Ccc xfire, dejtu

Yes, you will be required to provide other means of identification if your ID card is not available.

rjek:

Good question ..
Wat was the respond to this question?

100 level students can use their admission letters and school fees receipt / course forms.

cc deleib

osram:
sir am number 107 and I have not received any email........my email is LINUSV49@GMAIL.COM

Please read before posting!

dejt4u:
Complete List of Shortlisted Candidates for the Online Aptitude Test

1. Promisechild

2. Jamzig1

3. Eli360

4. Drniyi4u

5. AstonM

6. ExcessKJ

7. Skimarvel

8. Misspicy

9. stephenmorris

10. Raphael9

11. Umartins1

12. timbex96

13. Omonoba1

14. rioemmanuel

15. marksooyinmiebi

16. Kennyjam

17. Peterjosh

18. Winifred468

19. ayindepremier

20. Kelvinreality

21. Thewhizzkid

22. Oyetboy

23. Nad95

24. Appelmoik

25. Mznaett

26. Kelvion

27. Dekins88

28. Rill

29. Champion01

30. Lasveg

31. Dondave11

32. adewale2011

33. engrsoma

34. olatola00

35. Zicjoe

36. SleekHoyeen

37. Elliotwiz1

38. westsyde92

39. Omadaa

40. demo4show

41. Brigance

42. Atayis

43. doshe39

44. trino

45. Jozay

46. Packup

47. Ndat

48. Donbrowser

49. DrRasheed

50. Shakaz

51. Jessetom

52. Eitsei

53. Jodavid

54. Ksslib

55. Microflux

56. FEMIBALLHARD

57. mojeed4

58. Dennis192

59. Polymat9

60. kingsman66

61. RobinRay

62. gentleman100

63. hayPizzle

64. whizbrain

65. daneni1

66. cassyrooy

67. Donkaz

68. Brownhypo

69. Meel

70. adeiza4u

71. Faremisodeeq

72. ajokebelle

73. peacesamuel94

74. ebohstepn

75. viickerz

76. Obinnau

77. Youngstar76

78. olagockay

79. seribroo56

80. Mhizzpatra

81. Qpet

82. Salamudeen

83. Cameoluv

84. Holuwaferanmi

85. tens4real

86. yinkarh187

87. Davbravo

88. Kayttah

89. Danjuma827

90. Dawinlove

91. HankzBae

92. ginagold01

93. Sirqeeboi

94. Priska02

95. Dukemmanuel

96. Sunfex

97. Bechman

98. Lorax

99. Babagydoz

100. crazydude1

101. Kendzyma

102. edygistvilla

103. Taylor184

104. DrIkB

105. scottB

106. Benjax

107. osram

108. Deedrizzie

109. Phi001

110. Eb9ce

111. yungest

112. emmanuelike

113. Zizaboni

114. Fembleez1

115. Stylochime

116. Olusharp

117. Xoella

118. OlaBa

119. Nnemaranma

120. Hadeehart101

121. Mammangaddafi

122. Adeolakk

123. Mercytripletz

124. lanreg95

125. Charleymed

126. Misterdhee1

127. YUSUPH1986

128. Deleib

129. Fayvoor

130. shurlar50

131. jide219

132. samwise180

133. exe0

134. Gloryz22

135. eldino44

136. Donfamous

137. DrMaths

138. Zezebabyxoxo

139. SmithNL

140. Smithval

141. teemanbastos

142. flaky66

143. gbengaoyeladun

144. Chichiana

145. GrAnDwEeZ

146. ASHTAROTH

147. 15Sirdeen

148. diplomat058

149. Hasawa

150. RobinHez

151. romeoetin

152. IyiolaOwabumowa

153. Ajiaj

154. PrinceMario

155. preshOnogwu1

156. Iammesh

157. Superstar007

158. MALLYGUY

159. Refiner

160. DamiG

161. mgb4reel

162. Idrhas

163. RICKYMARIO

164. DrChukzy

165. Phrezzz

166. Napoleon22

167. gbenga4sure

168. Damjane

169. balesh2lead

170. hadecole159

171. Carrottop

172. Blackstreak

173. usman97

174. Princecalm

175. Kenneyyice

176. Clintonopah

177. olalekan9320

178. Gemiclem

179. Donchuks023

180. Leqsy

181. Zheynarb

182. Crackwords9

183. Nelsizzy

184. Iamnlia

185. Olabeauty

186. Sveen

187. vin12

188. RealJenny

189. Crusherdaniels

190. Richking98

191. ogunsinamayowa

192. SamJed

193. sheddyboy01

194. EmmahO

195. geeworld1

196. Jnichole

197. BBYYOLA

198. dhesthiny1

199. Prahcetomi

200. Jibikunle

201. Ibruks

202. Andyoung

203. pointmond

204. HoldenCaulfield

205. Truman155

206. Ibadanfinest

207. Juininho

208. Leondaartista

209. Jorian1

210. Godwinfriz

211. Abeos

212. Harzzie

213. Latbas

214. BenKhalifa95

215. mazaje14

216. Izugab

217. yusfe4real

218. Ball22

219. Ayindesegun10

220. Odunlad

221. Israelization

222. Lexmane

223. Orimion

224. jelel6

225. Toluwaferan

226. T3amie

227. horpeh01

228. Leward

229. DevdanArthur98

230. Sconp

231. eWyse

232. drdrei09

233. Jerryc3

234. bethedoski

235. rjek

236. ayomideji001

237. timay

238. alausa94

239. invisibleman2

240. Superwitboss

241. Brunicekid

242. Angiography

243. ItzTun3chi

244. Toyolad

245. MzLarem

246. WeyinFiye

247. jaid23

248. grahamb2

249. crouch2014

250. tunaxy

251. wizzyrainy

252. Emanex18

253. jaycpu

254. Abuklaw

255. abeloureal

256. Masterdele

257. Andywinnie

258. Rasbel

259. OPEYEMIAD

260. ThankyouJesus

261. Tofannyx

262. Medsimon01

263. Juggernauts

264. Oxytocin

265. Redder97

266. oyephunmzee1

267. EruditeTJCares

268. samoice

269. Ayomide002

270. daveycruise

271. Damoxy

272. fabzgrace

273. soflygerian

274. PETERSHOR

275. markovnikov

276. oreayoni

277. idrisade99

278. ugonna1054

279. humanezona

280. milinda

281. tasfod

282. eesy

283. sweetboiy

284. Jesuspikin8

The stakes just got higher guys!
Ariel20 has contributed 10k for the eventual winner while InvertedHammer has pledged 100k for the winner.

This means the winner will now be given a guaranteed sum of 70k and could potentially get a total of 170k if InvertedHammer redeems his pledge! Buckle up guys. Good luck.

Thanks Ariel20 and InvertedHammer

For those raising concerns that they are yet to receive any email, no email has been sent out yet. The email for the sample test will be sent to all shortlisted candidates at about 10pm today and will be open for 24 hours. Remember it's only a sample test of 10 easy questions to make you familiar with the online assessment platform. It is NOT graded. This is the reason why you need to ensure your emails are correct. Notify dejt4u and Odunharry if they need corrections before 6pm.
The real test will take place on Saturday as earlier communicated.

cc Odunharry, dejt4u, richiez, fynestboi, oluwalebabs, lalasticlala, Seun

Please find below list of shortlisted candidates and corresponding email addresses. Kindly provide the correct email address here in case of an error as the online test will strictly be my email invite. Please do so before 6pm tomorrow (Wednesday) as the sample test will be sent out 10pm tomorrow. If you also think your name was omitted in error, please also shout out. Please copy dejt4u and Odunharry in all correspondences
Wish you good luck!

This space is reserved for the runners up

This space is reserved for the winner.

Thanks Ariel20 for contributing 10k for the eventual winner. You are wonderful

UPDATED SCHEDULE

1) Registration: Tuesday 3/1/2017 to Monday 9/1/2017 (10pm) - CLOSED

2) Instructions & List of shortlisted candidates for online assessment - Tuesday 10/1/2017 - DONE

3) Sample Test (As many attempts as desired) - Wednesday 11/1/2017 by 10 pm to Thursday 12/1/2017 by 10 pm

4) Real online test (one attempt only) - Saturday 14/1/2017 between 1 pm and 2pm

5) Announcement of winners and presentation of awards - Monday 16/1/2017

Following the call for application for the maiden edition of the Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Quiz Competition (https://www.nairaland.com/3551871/annual-xfire-nairaland-undergraduate-quiz), a total of 328 of candidates applied before the deadline. Out of this, 284 was shortlisted based on the criteria used. The maximum cut-off of 100 was waived as every candidate that met the criteria 1 & 3 was shortlisted. Criterion 2 (minimum of 7 posts on Education section) was waived. However, in the event of a tie in any of the categories, the candidate with more contribution in the Education section will be favoured.

The cash prizes / awards have been reviewed marginally upwards and will be awarded to the top 5 candidates as follows:

Winner: N60, 000

1st runner up: N35,000

2nd runner up: N25, 000

4th and 5th best candidates: N10,000 each

All categories are subject to a minimum score of 60%. Awards will only be presented upon passing the minimum benchmark of 60%. If there is a tie, the candidate with more contribution in the Education section will be picked. Award winners will also be required to provide proof of their studentship (e.g. copy of student ID card) before they can claim their cash prizes.

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 Wednesday, 11th January 2017 by 10 pm. The title of the email will be "Xfire Nairaland Sample 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. You will be required to enter your Institution & Course of study in the online test platform. Your Nairaland moniker will serve as your name if required.

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

6. It will consist of 10 very simple questions to be answered in 3 minutes.

7. Candidates can assess the sample test for the next 24 hours - from 10 pm on Wednesday to 10 pm on Thursday. Candidates can attempt the test as many times as they want during this period.

8. It is not compulsory to take the sample test.

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

Instructions for Real Online Test

1. The real online test will consist of 60 questions to be answered in 35 minutes. Thus, time management is paramount.

2. Candidates will receive email containing the test on Saturday. The title of the mail will be "Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Scholarship Aptitude Test".

3. The test will be available for access on Saturday, 14th January 2017 between 1pm and 2pm. Candidates are free to log in at any time between 1 and 2pm to take the online test (to clarify, this means a candidate can choose to start the test at 1:59pm. He/she will still have 35 mins to answer 60 questions) Kindly note that candidates WILL NOT be able to take the test before 1pm and after 2pm.

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

5. Winners will be contacted to provide proof of studentship in the evening same day via their emails.

Shortlisted candidates can post any enquiry on this thread. Please note that 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. dejt4u and Odunharry will address all enquiries.

cc dejt4u and Odunharry - Coordinators, 2017 XFire Nairaland Undergraduate Quiz Competition

cc Fynestboi, olawalebabs, Richiez
cc lalasticlala
cc Seun

Nelsizzy:
This might seem greedy on my part cuz i applied late bvh i think everybody that showed interest should be considered. Taking the first 60persons seems unfair to an extent cuz not everybody got the info at the same time. Thanks in anticipation...

Danjuma827:
@xfire pls let there be another way of you selecting the 100 people because not all of us got it at the right time

Alright, your concerns will be considered.

Please note @dejt4u.

Twaci:


Good evening.

Kindly edit dates to match the new year

It's 2017 .

A job well done though.

Adjusted.
Thanks babe
Someone earlier wrote "It's 2017, not 2016" but I couldn't decode what exactly she wrote as she didn't quote me.

rill:
please try to reconsider the second criterion

@ xfire

The 2nd criterion will most likely be waived.

chaarly:



Nice move sir. I must commend you but why did you leave out final year students?

Thanks chaarly, target participants for the maiden edition is youjg undergraduates. Subsequent edition may incorporate final year students. Some have applied though. Who knows? They may still be considered.

Richiez:
@xfire, be sure to pm any of the mods whenever you need their assistance.

Thanks a lot for your assistance. Really appreciate. I won't hesitate to contact the mods when I need help.

wroskian:
Nice gesture Xfire It's being a while Bro, happy new year. Let me know if I can be of assistance (pro bono) in anyway. CHEERS!!!

Btw, is Darrellrivers still on Nairaland?

Thanks bro. It's been a while.

@dejt4u and @Odunharry

I have responded. Please read carefully and reply back.

Odunharry:
Let's go there..


Xfire how can i help / support?

Odun, Good to have you. You can be my volunteer / coordinator
Send me an email on xfire2014@gmail.com so that we can discuss. For now, i will need help to compile the entries that are still coming in. We will discuss more offline.

opella:
Nice one Sir Xfire, your threads have helped a lot of people including me. Thanks for giving back to the society.

Dfavouredone:
Good one. Kudos bro and God bless.

Thanks my man. Happy new year

The space is reserved to pass across any information.

If you meet criteria 1 & 3, and you are interested, just signify interest by stating your email address, institution, level & course of study on this thread. Registration closes on Monday 9th January by 10pm..

Please not that criteria 2 (having at least 7 posts on the Nairaland Education section) has been waived. Interested students can now apply once they meet criteria 1 and 3.

UPDATE: dejt4u and Odunharry have been assigned coordinators for this programme and are authorized to pass information and speak/respond to enquiries on all issues or activities concerning this programme.

UPDATE: Thanks for all the mails received in respect to my request for a volunteer / coordinator. Kindly note that 2 coordinators (dejt4u and Odunharry) have been selected and the opening is now closed. All other assistance in coordinating will be managed by the moderators.

UPDATE: Due to the high demand of participants signifying interest to participate, application is now open till Monday 9th January, 2017.

Time-table is as follows:

SCHEDULE

1) Registration: Tuesday 3/1/2017 to Monday 9/1/17 (10 pm)

2) List of shortlisted candidates for online assessment: Wednesday 11/1/2017 by noon.

3)Online assessment: Saturday 14/1/2017

4)Announcement of results and award ceremony: 16/1/2017


xfire

Good morning y'all and happy new year!

Let me give a brief introduction about myself before moving to the main subject matter. My name is xfire and I have dedicated most of my activities on Nairaland into guiding and enlightening young students & graduates based largely from my own experiences both in and out of school (though I have been low key for a while now). You can view my Nairaland profile to see my past threads and posts on Nairaland for further insight. You can also view my past articles on jarushub.com

As part of contributions towards giving back to the society that has benefited me, I will be starting an annual quiz / scholarship award for Nairaland undergraduates to be sustained annually for now, with 2017 being the maiden year. The quiz will be in form of an online aptitude test to be administered to interested and qualified participants.

The Top 3 students from the online test results will be announced here and the cash awards will be given as follows:

Winner: N50, 000

1st Runner up: N30, 000

2nd Runner up: N20, 000

A cash prize of N5, 000 each will be given to the 4th and 5th best as consolation.

I will also appreciate if I can have a diligent student volunteer that will assist in designing the electronic award certificate and also ACTIVELY support me in the general coordination of the whole exercise. The volunteer student will be rewarded with a token after the whole exercise as he/she will be excluded from participating in the scholarship exercise. If you are willing to assist, please send me a mail on xfire2014@gmail.com not later than tomorrow.

Criteria for Participation:
(1) Must a Nairaland Member with account registered not later than 30th June, 2016.
(2) Must have made a minimum of 7 posts (with no rules broken) in the Education section in 2016.
(3) Must be an Nigerian undergraduate in any tertiary institution in Nigeria but not in final year. Final year students are excluded.

If you meet all the criteria and you are interested, just signify interest by stating your email address, institution, level & course of study on this thread.

Since this is the maiden edition and I will be the main person overseeing this effort for 2017, the exercise will limited to the first 60 students that signify interest and meet the criteria stated above. All shortlisted participants will be posted here once the cut-off limit (60) is reached.

Hopefully, I will be less involved in subsequent editions which means more participants can be involved and more prizes may be given out.

Plan is to conclude the whole exercise by January ending. You can post an enquiry here. More information will provided as the day goes by.

Cheers....

xfire


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Ademat7:
his last seen is March 20,such a rare gem should not keep mute o pls if u hv connection with him let us know his status. thanks

Thanks. I am still around, though I have been inactive of late.
I am trying to put together Part 2 of "Achieving a Dream Career" thread. It will be a shorter version.

Kaycee625:
What certification course, can a fresh graduate of civil engineering, partake in to increase his chances of being employed in the E n P sector of the oil industry

Well....
First of all, I will strongly advise you to keep your options wide open and not restrict yourself to the oil industry.
The oil industry, especially in Nigeria is currently in a lull due to prevailing low oil prices (which many predict will last for quite a while), poor government funding and the renewed activities of ND militants. Thus, many oil firms are shedding redundant staff or aggressively looking for opportunities to minimize cost.
That being said, there are numerous opportunities for civil engineers particularly in the upstream industry. A civil engineer can work as a structural engineer (constructing/maintaining concrete and steel structures), environmental engineer, project engineer, etc. As a matter of fact, the basic requirement to work for an IOC is a good grade in any relevant engineering discipline. You can be deployed to work in any vacant engineering position. You will be trained on the job. I know civil engineers that ended up being drilling and even reservoir engineers.
For a fresh engineer, acquiring further degrees is usually preferable to certification. A Masters in structural, petroleum or environmental engineering will be good.
For certification, I will say go for Project Management or Safety (NEBOSH). In addition, try to join NSE as a graduate member.