The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made some major changes in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) for 2017.

We updated some information on the examination earlier. More adjustments have however been made, and these are some of the things that will happen this year, that have never happened before:

1. Fourth Choice
JAMB has also introduced a fourth choice of school option for candidates but would only be able to select only one government school while filling out their forms online.

2. No choosing of public university
The following was also announced: The new registration platform will now be first choice, second choice, third choice and fourth choice and not most preferred, preferred etc as it was.

Candidates’ first choice can be a College, University, Innovative Enterprises Institutions or Polytechnic/Monotechnic. However, if a candidate makes a Public University his first choice, he will not have any public University to choose for 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice.

He will have on the remaining three choices, a College, a Polytechnic, Private University and IEI’S. However, candidates for the 2017 UTME can now select NCE (College) or ND (Polytechnic/ Monotechnic) as their 1st choice up to 3rd choice and the 4th IEI.

They can select the IEI (Innovative Enterprise Institution, ND) as their 1st choice up to the 4th choice, but can only pick a public university once.

3. JAMB form sold late
The organizers of the major examinations in the country, including JAMB met to avoid a clash in schedules and in order to have a harmonized timetable.

An agreement was reached at the national headquarters of the Board in Abuja on Tuesday, January 24, after a meeting with National Examination Council (NECO), West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Business and Technical Examination (NABTEB) to harmonize the timetable.

This is one reason the registration is yet to begin.

4. Mock UTME
While speaking the body also announced that plans were in place for a mock UTME and this might explain the delay in beginning the sales of the examination forms. So if you are preparing, start your preparations now, so you can do well in both the mock and the real deal.

5. No scratch card
Speaking on the issue of scratch card, the registrar explained that one reason for the delay was due to issues the board had with sale of scratch cards.

He said that whereas candidates used to buy scratch cards to access the forms online previously, they planned to cancel that since it had been abused thoroughly.

According to Daily Trust, he said: “What we want to do is for students to pay directly to government coffers and we are working out the process of doing so to avoid the type of abuse that it has been subjected to.

“So, we want to sell directly and to make sure that candidates pay into TSA account. We have cases of students saying their scratch cards got burnt, others saying their scratch cards were swallowed by snakes or lost in an accident.”

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/03/5-things-that-will-happen-in-2017-jamb.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

A non-governmental organization (NGO) Gold Club International in partnership with BeepMagnet International has called out on the federal government for a collaboration on job creation, capacity building and youth empowerment for the teaming unemployed graduates in the labor market.

The founder and chairman of Gold Club international Mr Gilead Okolonkwo made the call Monday at the grand opening of a multi-million naira e-forex academy for the training of Nigerian youths on live forex trading.

During a press briefing shortly before the launch of the mega e-forex training center, Mr. Gilead said the vision of the e-forex trading house was born out the need to provide a solution to tone down the scorching effects of economic recession on the masses.

“One of the solution for surviving the current recession is forex trading, but the problem was how we can actually convey the idea to the youths for them to actually benefit from the opportunity e-forex trading provides”.

“Many sees forex trading as a complex and unrealistic venture, but with the model enshrined in the e-forex trading house will break the process into simple and executable form”

Mr Gilead who is also the CEO of BeepMagnet International was recently honored with an Award by Abuja Entrepreneurship Student Forum. His innovative model which leverage on discount services through the Gold Club discount card technology has empowered registered members of the club through what he referred to as “strategic affiliate marketing”.

Dismissing insinuations of Gold Club as a ponzi scheme, Mr Gilead said while the organization uses a referral system to get new members, the system however not a pyramid scheme. He noted that while Ponzi schemes are faceless and without products, gold club is duly registered as a non-profit organization with two distinct products, viz: mentorship and discount services.

Part of its drive to mentor youths on alternative sources of income is what the E-Forex trading house is all about. The e-forex facility will demystify the art of forex trading which is the largest trading market in the world.

Although the launching of the e-forex trading house is starting off with 120,000 registered members, it is still open to all Nigerian youths. He enjoined the public to take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire a lifelong skill that will prove to be invaluable indefinitely.

Prospective members can register at Goldclub.ng or visit the operational office of Gold Club international, 44 New Market Road, Onitsha, Anambra State Nigeria.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/03/ngo-to-collaborate-with-fg-on-job.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

The number of internet users in Nigeria’s telecommunications networks declined to 91, 274,446 in January, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said.

The NCC made the disclosure in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data for January 2017 on its website on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the data released, internet users dropped to 91,274,446 in January as against 91,880.032 users recorded in December 2016, showing a decline of 605,586.

The data also showed that the GSM service providers lost 605,586 internet customers after recording 91, 274,446 in January as against 91,880,032 users in December 2016.

The data revealed that MTN had 31,015.45 subscribers browsing the internet on its network in the month of January.

It explained that MTN recorded a drop of 737, 964 internet subscribers in January after recording 31,753.369 in December 2016.

Airtel had 19,618.485 internet users in January, adding 254, 94 customers to its December record of 19,363.545.

In Etisalat, the data showed 13,564.284 customers who browsed the internet in January revealing a decrease of 188.656 users against the 13,752.940 users recorded in December 2016.

The data showed that Globacom had 27,076,272 customers browsing the internet on its network in January.

This amounted to an increase of 66,094 users from the 27,010.178 users of the internet on the network in December 2016. (NAN)

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/03/internet-users-decline-to-912m-in.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

The end goal of many relationships is often marriage, settling down together, or cohabitation, depending on which one suits both partners.

No matter how the relationship started- with or without a clear indication of this intention – a time will come in the relationship when a deeper level of commitment will be required;
when one or both partners will demand something more from the relationship and if one partner feels he or she is not ready, the relationship faces the possibility of breaking apart.

Though men are more likely to say no to serious relationship commitments, experience has shown that women are not exempted from the fear of commitment; and in the situations where this happens, here are some of the reasons why women run:

1. Unresolved issues
Sometimes, women are comfortable with the level of their relationship and want nothing more because they are at a phase of building themselves, moving on from unhealed pains from the past, and generally coming to terms with stuff in their lives.

Adding the extra commitment to a relationship might be too much to handle at that time, and it is common to hear such women say stuff like “I’m not ready.”

2. Uncertainties
When a man proposes moving to the next phase of a relationship and the girl refuses, the reason could be because she still has reservations, fears, worries, uncertainties about the guy.
Sometimes it’s about the man, not the woman.

3. Someone better
Some other women would refuse to commit to their partner because they are holding out for someone better – in loving, finances, etc - to come along.

4. Exes
Being hung over an ex is what prevents certain other women from pledging more commitment to their present relationship.

Some babes use a certain boyfriend as a standard for all others and no matter how long it takes, or how many relationships they enter, they still remain tied to that former ex and keep hoping that he comes back.

Some women belong in this category and if there is any faint hope of that boyfriend coming back, they’ll keep everything on hold – including their present relationship with you – and wait for him.

5. She's playing
Best believe that there are ladies who refuse to commit because they’ve been in the relationship all along to only catch cruise, have fun, maybe spend your money.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/03/5-reasons-why-women-are-scared-to.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

Fortress of Hope Educational and Youth Development Foundation (FOHEYDEF) - A registered NGO in Nigeria with the main objective of granting educational scholarships to the less privileged, discovering and promoting potential talents and raising the foundation of many generations. Applications are invited from qualified Nigerians for the below 2017 scholarship application of the above named foundation.

Description
The FOH Foundation scholarship program is our major platform for promoting our vision and goals. The scholarship program awards scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries, and have been offered admission to study in recognized tertiary institutions in Nigeria
The FOH scholars program grants individuals the opportunity to acquire a first degree and postgraduate degrees at recognized tertiary institution in Nigeria. It grants individuals the opportunity to build up the leadership potentials that are so evidently lacking in the leaders of our society, through the yearly programs and community development initiatives integrated in the duration of the scholarship. The scholarship program covers the full academic fees for 4 years duration for first degree, 2 years duration for masters degree and 3 years duration for a doctorate degree.

The FOH scholarship program also have a Young Scholar Component for those in the Secondary school. It covers full academic tuition for one year.

Each awarded candidate becomes a Fortress of Hope Foundation Scholar (FOH Scholar) and is expected to meet up with the requirements in order to remain a FOH Scholar.

Areas Covered by the Foundation's Scholarship
Candidates undergoing or who are about to undergo training for the following certificates and degree are eligible to participate in our scholarship programme.

=> Doctor of Philosophy (3 years scholarship, tuition fees only)
=> Master Degree (2 years scholarship, tuition fees only)
=> Bachelor Degree(4, 5 and 6 years scholarship (depending on discipline), tuition fees only)
=> Higher National Diploma (one session scholarship, tuition fees only)
=> National Diploma (one session scholarship, tuition fees only)
=> Professional Diploma (3 years scholarship, tuition fees only)
=> National Certificate in Education (3 years scholarship, tuition fees only)
=> Technician Certificate (3 years scholarship, tuition fees only)
=> Senior Secondary School (one session scholarship, tuition fees only)
=> Junior Secondary School (one session scholarship, tuition fees only)

Eligibility for the Foundation's Scholarship

=> Prospective applicants must be Nigerian nationals by birth or by naturalization.
=> Candidates must have secured admission into recognized institutions in Nigeria.
=> The scholarship covers students who intends or are currently enrolled to undergo National/Higher/Professional Diploma, Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees in the following disciplines:

Environmental Health. Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Nursing Science & Midwifery, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Community Health, Library Science, French, English Language, Translation & Interpretation, Civic Education, Health Information Management, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Dental Technology, Dental Therapy, Biomedical Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, Literature, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics Education and Health Physics.

=> Students currently enrolled in recognized Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria.
=> Prospective candidates shall sit for two (2) phases of competitive examinations and final selection will be based on merit ONLY

Application Closing Date
12am, 25th February, 2017 - 15th March, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should visit http://www.fohoedufond.org/foh-scholarship-application.html to Fill Application Form Online

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/fortress-of-hope-educational-and-youth.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

The management of Osun State University, Osogbo has resolved to expel over 4,000 students of the institution who refused to pay their tuition fees within the stipulated period which would expire on 28 of February.

In a press statement issued from the Corporate Affairs Unit of the university and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr Gafar Shitu, the management of UNIOSUN said any student that failed to pay the tuition fees before the expiration of February 28, 2017 deadline would no longer be considered to be a student of the university.

The Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Labode Popoola earlier told noted that students owed the university a backlog of school fees to the tune of N2billion (Two Billion Naira).

According to the statement, a total of four thousand, four hundred and ten (4,410) students have not paid their school fees whereas majority of these students have collected the money from their parents but either “invested” in the failed MMM scheme or diverted same to other purposes.

The Registrar said no fewer than 400 parents and guardians of the defaulting students have called the University helplines to report that they had long given money to their children to pay school fees.

“Students who cannot meet up with the deadline and do not want their studentship terminated may apply in writing to the school authorities to grant them leave of absence for the current semester with a sworn affidavit, pledging to make payment before resumption from the leave of absence.

The Management of UNIOSUN would no longer tolerate non-adherence to the deadlines for payment and course registration as contained in the University calendar and students handbook”.

“With regard to this current 2016/2017 academic session, late registration commenced on December 5, 2016 and lasted till December 24, 2016 when the students’ portal was automatically shut down.

However, the University Senate at its meeting of January 26, 2017 after observing that a large number of students had refused to turn up in spite of ceaseless appeals, decided that the students’ portal be reopened longer into 12th week of resumption against the four weeks stipulated in the University regulations.

The decision of the University Senate, which was adequately communicated to all the students on February 2, 2017, was to afford more students the opportunity to pay their fees with effect from 17th to 24th February, 2017, a date which was later extended till February 28, 2017”.

On 16 February, 2017, some students embarked on a protest against the enforcement of extant rules and regulations regarding fee payment and registration. Investigations show that over 90 per cent of the protesters had not registered for between two and 11 semesters, and were thus using the stipulated late registration penalty of N10, 000 as a smokescreen for their years of defaulting in fee payment and registration.

The University Senate has made it clear to the public that at no time was school fees increased and has thus decided that no unregistered students should be permitted to write the First Semester Examinations, which commence on Monday, March 6, 2017.

The Registrar said the defaulting students who do not seek for leave of absence will also have their studentship terminated.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/uniosun-to-expel-over-4000-students.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

It is quite easy to guess what men generally find attractive in women- a pretty face, nice curves, good manners, and every other thing nice.

While we could go on mentioning the great, endearing attributes that almost every man would be attracted to in a heartbeat, we've also discovered, from research and questioning guys, that there are some weird things that men love about women, things you would never have guessed or imagined.

Some of these things are 'special' personal preferences, and some are a bit common among men... but they are all weird none-the-less.

Below, we list seven weird things men find attractive in women - watch out for number 3 and 4!

1. Weakness
Not weakness in the sense of being unable to stand up and speak for yourself, or being spineless but as Francis puts it "I like it when my girl calls me to help her solve riddles, lift stuff or provide answers to things that confuse her. I think it's so cute. Makes me feel like a man"

All men love to have their ego stroked once in a while, right?

2. Applying makeup
From the way men complain about women wasting time with makeup, it's quite strange to discover that some men actually love watching them apply it.

Foundation for a relationship on fleek, maybe?

3. Stubbornness
Okay. This is straight up weird AF. Who loves a stubborn woman, right?

Well, Chinedu says "I love stubbornness in a woman... I don't know why, I can't explain it, I just do."

It's probably about the thrill of conquering and subduing her. We guess.

4. Stretch-marks
Never thought the word stretch-mark and attractive would ever be used in the same sentence but some guys actually find stretch marks attractive.

They say it's something about loving a woman "despite her imperfections."
Fair enough.

5. Wearing glasses
This is quite common and very understandable - women in glasses are usually very good looking.
Why this makes our list is because women who wear glasses sometimes fear they are unattractive because of that.

If only you knew how gorgeous those frames make you look!

6. No make up
"I just like it when she can feel comfortable around me without makeup. I feel she needs to know that with or without makeup, I find her gorgeous" says Ibidapo.

7. Clumsiness
While it is cool to be well-behaved, comported, and calm, quite a number of guys have also shown interest in women with clumsy, goofy sides - those who are not always serious or uptight and can make those crazy faces for selfies.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/7-weird-things-men-find-attractive-in.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique Ishilove

With technology in our faces, it is unsurprising that many of us are addicted to our gadgets. You may be very unaware of this devotion to your device. Irrespective, adults can easily streamline the relationship with their gadgets. However, for children, this is absolutely not the case. Children are straightforwardly fascinated and carried away by anything.

Technology is even worse because it has simplified access to the world. How? You can Google whatever you want on your smartphones at the click of a button. So, parents should be very concerned and worried because when children addicted to anything at a very young age, it may be difficult to abdicate it as they grow. This is why it is important to look out for some signs to ensure that your child doesn’t fall into the abyss of technology and stay there. You can nip it in the bud with these signs shared by Jumia Travel, the online travel agency.

1. Has replaced his book with Facebook
There nothing wrong with early exposure of a child to technology. But the mistake here is that some parents introduce it at a lump sum instead of gradually. If this is the case, and you observe your child always on Facebook instead of reading his books, it obvious signs. You should be concerned with his performance at school declines. It may be time to get rid of the phone.

2. Social withdrawal
When your child is meant to be playing with his friends, he’s either alone playing a computer game or on his phone surfing the internet. He is oftentimes doing something with technology on his own instead of building physical relationships. This is a sign that he is becoming a tech addict. When you notice this, try to encourage your child to take breaks and play with friends.

3. Complains of boredom
The question is can a child be bored? If they are not playing with their friends, they will play on their own! That are children for you. This doesn’t take away the fact that they can be bored. But if your child tells you that she is bored especially when she is not with a phone or playing a video game, it may be a sign. You should teach them how to engage with technology.

4. Spends too much time with tech
Your child doesn’t do any other thing than to spend time looking or playing with their preferred device, it is time you do something. For children, technology should only be for leisure not to be so attached or addicted to it.

5. They refuse to answer after several calls
A child that is addicted to tech will be so carried away that he will be unable to answer his name. In addition, he throws tantrums because you disrupt whatever he is doing. This is not good. It is better you get rid of that gadget before it gets out of hand.

6. Procrastination
Procrastination is postponing whatever you do for later. Notwithstanding, children shouldn’t be procrastinating. But with technology all over the place, procrastination is very rife among children.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/6-signs-your-child-is-tech-addict.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

Spam calls are unsolicited calls you receive from businesses or companies who are marketing their businesses. If these calls become a regular phenomenon, it can be very frustrating especially when you are expecting an important call. If you still worry about spam calls, Kikiotolu identify android apps you can use to block spam or unwanted calls.

1. Truecaller
Truecaller is one of the best and popular Android apps for blocking spam calls. It has been downloaded more 100 million times. You can use it to block spam calls as well as search for the caller identity of any number. It is an awesome app to download.

2. Mr. Number
The unique thing about Mr. Number is that it has a list of spam numbers it automatically blocks. You can add subsequent spam numbers yourself. It is quite reliable.

3. Calls Blacklist
Some telemarketers are very smart that they keep changing numbers. Regardless, there is a feature you can use to identify them. It could be the numbers that start or ends the numbers. You can specify these numbers to add them to your blacklists numbers.

4. Call control
It is free, and easy for anyone to use. It can be used to block unsolicited calls and text messages that may be disturbing your mobile phone.

5. Antinuisance
This is a perfect nomenclature for blocking any nuisance calls. The apps allow you to block spam calls, messages as well as block unknown callers as the click of a button.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/android-apps-for-blocking-unwanted-spam.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

A school teacher, Abayomi Abdul on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N500,000 from 14 students under false pretences.

The 49-year-old teacher who resides at No. 16, Singer Road, Ota, Ogun is facing a three-count of breach of peace, obtaining money under false pretences and stealing.

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Mike Unah, told the court that the accused committed the offences in May 2014 at Mercy Secondary School, Funsho Owolabi Estate in Abule Egba.

According to him, Abdul obtained N500, 000 from 14 students on the pretext of registering them for Junior School Certificate Examination. “The teacher, who had no intention of registering the students as promised, converted the money to personal use.

“When the school authority did not get any feedback from the accused, he was confronted and told to refund the money. The accused, however, failed to refund the money. The case was reported to the police and the accused was arrested for further questioning,” he added.

Sgt Unah noted that the offences contravened Sections 166, 285 and 312 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011 which section 312 prescribes a maximum penalty of 15 years imprisonment for offenders.

The Magistrate, Mrs A.O. Gbajumo in her ruling granted the accused bail in the sum of N300, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/teacher-dupes-students-of-n500000-in.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

Luck has ran out on a Fulani robber after he was caught robbing people with a toy gun in Edo state. He was beaten mercilessly by an angry mob who found out that what he was using to robe was a mere toy gun and descended on him.

The unidentified teenage boy pleaded for mercy from the people as they filmed him. He was in distress with wounds on his mouth and eyes.

Watch video below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD5dsFe6UTU

Planning a wedding is not a child’s play whether you engage a wedding planner or not. It is very challenging and demanding because it requires thorough planning and of course money. The funds you have will go a long way in determining your type of wedding. But since Nigerians love weddings and it is once in a lifetime, they go all out and they don’t mind breaking the bank. Regardless, if you are not careful, you will make some monumental money mistakes when planning your wedding. Not to worry, Kikiotolu identifies some of these mistakes.

1. Talk about the budget
There is no gainsaying that you must have a budget when planning your wedding. However, you must ensure that you discuss the budget with your bride or groom. This will ensure that both of you are on the same page when the spending eventually starts.

2. You don’t put a price to whatever you are shopping for
The prices of groceries and other items have significantly increased. Therefore, it is smart if you put a price to nearly everything to make your shopping easier. You can get the prices of whatever you want to buy online by going window shopping.

3. Sticking to your budget
Sticking to your budget when planning your wedding is not advisable because emergency expenses will always come up. You should make arrangement for these extra expenses so that you will not be caught in a web.

4. Not making arrangements on how to recoup money
This may be funny but you should do it anyway. You should make arrangements for how to recoup some of your wedding expenses. You should employ a live band and make sure there is time for couple’s dancing on the list of things to do. This way you will get some money to settle certain expenses.

5. Borrowing to finance your wedding
You should never borrow money to finance your wedding because you will have to pay back after tying the knot. You may end up paying for debts in the first few months of your wedding which doesn’t leave a good taste in the mouth.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/5-money-mistakes-to-avoid-when-planning.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

Tech gadgets have no doubt made our daily activities easier. It seems technology has an answer for everything. However, what you should know is that for everything that has advantages, also has its disadvantages. In this case, the disadvantage or side effect of technology is its negative impact it is having on your health.

Unfortunately, many tech geeks are unaware of this because the effect may take a while to manifest. As a result, it is important for anyone attached to any tech gadgets to be aware of its negative effects before it is too late. Jumia Travel , the online travel agency, gathers ways your tech gadgets may be affecting your health.

1. Hearing loss
Some persons have their ears plugged for nearly half of the day. They are either listening to music or radio. Unknown to them, this regular music banging in your ears is affecting your eardrums. You should give your ears a break in order to prevent hearing loss or damage.

2. Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to sleep. Many of us don’t get enough sleep because when you are supposed to be dozing off, you are fiddling with your gadget especially your smartphone. Then you complain that you are not getting enough and you are unable to function the following day. Some of the negative effects of sleep deprivation include heart attack, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke. Try to get rid of your gadgets if you want to get a good sleep.

3. Nomophobia
A smartphone is one of the most popular gadgets many of us cannot do without. In other words, you are anxious and cannot concentrate because you are not with your smartphone. This means you have nomophobia (no-mobile-phone-phobia). The dependence on your mobile can affect your health because you can be depressed if you are without your phone. You can try to leave your phone at home once in while.

4. Obesity
You spend hours sitting at a particular spot working on your computer or your phone. Unknown to you, the more you sit down for hours at that same spot daily, the more you are susceptible or vulnerable to obesity. If you want to avoid obesity, stop spending too much time sitting surfing your phone.

5. Neck and back pain
Neck and back pain can be unbearable and most people suffer from this because of the time we spend on our gadgets. This is a health problem that you may overlook but if you are not careful, the neck and back pain may worsen and you may be required to go to the doctor

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/5-ways-your-tech-gadgets-may-be.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

Federal Ministry of Education - The Honorable Minister of Education (HME) Mallam Adamu Adamu hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian Students in Nigerian Public tertiary institutions to participate in the 2016/2017 selection interviews for scholarship awards tenable in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Federal Government Scholarship Award (2016/2017) Tenable in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Courses to be considered for the award are as follows:

Science and Technology
Medicine and Para-medicals
Education
Agriculture
Liberal Arts/Social/Management Sciences
Entreprenuerial Studies
ICT
Environmental Science
Law
HND
NCE

Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for Nigerian Award are as follows:

- Applicants for Postgraduate studies should possess a minimum of first degree with Second Class Honors, Upper Division.
- Applicants must be registered Full-Time students of Federal or State Universities.
- All other applicants (Undergraduate, HND & NCE) must be registered Full-Time students in their second year or above in Federal or State University, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education. For all Undergraduate scholarship applicants, (Physically Challenged Inclusive) must be in their second year or above and have at least 4.0 Cumulative Grade Points Aggregate (CGPA) on a five (5) point scale or its equivalent.

General Information
- The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and takes effect from the beginning of the academic session.
- It shall not be held at the same time with another Award nor for part-time students.
- Change of course or institution not allowed.
- The scholarship award is to assist the scholar in the payment of (a) Institution charges and fees and (b) Personal maintenance.

Interview Dates

Written Scholarship interviews are held at the Federal Government Colleges in each State Capital.
- Southern Zone: (South East, South South and South West) 27th February - 4th March 2017
- Northern Zone: (North East, North Central and North West) 6th - 11th March 2017.
- Interview Venues: Federal Government Colleges or Unity Schools in each State capital including FCT.

Interview Schedule

Zone: South East - Date: 27th February - 4th March

Duration:

Universities - Monday/Tuesday
Polytechnics - Wednesday
Colleges of Education - Thursday
Collation - Friday
Departure - Saturday

Venue: Federal Government College in each State capital

Zone: South West - Date: 27th February - 4th March

Duration:

Universities - Monday/Tuesday
Polytechnics - Wednesday
Colleges of Education - Thursday
Collation - Friday
Departure - Saturday

Venue: Federal Government College in each State capital

Zone: South South - Date: 27th February - 4th March

Duration:

Universities - Monday/Tuesday
Polytechnics - Wednesday
Colleges of Education - Thursday
Collation - Friday
Departure - Saturday

Venue: Federal Government College in each State capital

Zone: North Central - Date: 6th - 11th March

Duration:

Universities - Monday/Tuesday
Polytechnics - Wednesday
Colleges of Education - Thursday
Collation - Friday
Departure - Saturday

Venue: Federal Government College in each State capital

Zone: North West - Date: 6th - 11th March

Duration:

Universities - Monday/Tuesday
Polytechnics - Wednesday
Colleges of Education - Thursday
Collation - Friday
Departure - Saturday

Venue: Federal Government College in each State capital

Zone: North East - Date: 6th - 11th March

Duration:

Universities - Monday/Tuesday
Polytechnics - Wednesday
Colleges of Education - Thursday
Collation - Friday
Departure - Saturday

Venue: Federal Government College in each State capital

List of Venues and Addresses

North-East:

Adamawa State - Fggc Yola, Numan Road Yola
Bauchi State - Fggc Bauchi, Gombe Road Bauchi
Borno State - Ramat Polytechnic Opposite Police Headquarters, Maiduguri
Gombe State - Govt Science Secondary School 1 Gombe, Adjacent Specialist Hospital.
Taraba State - Fggc Jalingo, Road Safely Road, Jalingo.
Yobe State - Government Girls College, Along Maiduguri Road, Opposite Federal Polytechnic Damaturu.

North West:

Zamafara State - FGGC Gussu.
Kaduna State - Fed. Govt College Kaduna
Sokoto State - Fgc Sokoto
Katsina State - Govt. Colege (Day Wing) Katsina
Kebbi State - Fed.Poly.( Twtin Lecture Theatre) Birninkebbi
Kano State - Kano State Scholarship Board Office Hall, Kano
Jigaw&State - Commercial Secondary School, Dutse.

South South:

Rivers State - Federal Government College, Rumuokoro, Ph
Akwa Ibom State - Federal Science & Technical College - Uyo
Cross Rvers State - Federal Government Girls College, Calabar
Delta State - Federal College Of Education Technical, Asaba
Bayelsa State - Bishop Dimeri Grammar School, Yenagua
Edo State - Federal Government Girls College, Benin

South East:

Enugu State - Federal Government College, Enugu
Imo State - Federal Government Girls College, Owerri
Ebonyi State - Law Faculty Auditorium, Ebony State University, Abakallki
Anambra State - Federal Science And Technical College Awaka
Abia State - Federal Government Girls’ College Umuahia.

South West:

Oyo State - School Of Science, Okebola, Ibadan.
Osun State - Ataoja School Of Science Osogbo
Ekiti State - Christ School, Ado-Ekiti.
Ogun State - Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta
Lagos State - Federal Science And Technical College, Akoka
Ondo State - Federal Government Girls College, Akure

North Central:

Kwara State - Federal Government College, Ogidi Oloje - Ilonn
Niger State - Federal Government College, Chanchaga - Minna
Nasarawa State- Government Science Secondary School, Lafia
Benue State - Government Seconday School -Makurdi
Kogi State - Government Science Secondary School, Lokoja
Plateau State - Federal Government College, Zaria Road - Jos
Fct- Federal Government Boys College, Apo

Application Closing Date
26th February, 2017.

Application form are completed as follows:

Submit and Print a copy
Attach Photocopy of the following documents to the printed copy:
Letter of admission
Current Course Registration Form
Last sessional CGPA RESULT
Current School’s identity card
Letter of identification from your State/Local government.
Two(2) passport size photographs with your name written at the back and duly signed by you.
Note: Printed copy should be endorsed (signed and atamped) by your HOD or Dean of Faculty of your institution.
Submit two sets of the printed and endorsed form at the venue of the interviews as scheduled above

Click HERE for more Information

Note

Eligible candidates are advised to make only one entry as multiple entries will be disqualified.
Candidates are allowed to attend interviews in centers nearest to them irrespective of the State of origin and Institution of domicile of candidates

Rolls-Royce has reported £4.6bn ($5.7bn) annual loss largely due to currency depreciation and payment of $808m fine to affected countries where it was involved in corrupt practices.

According to a news agency, The Nerve, the motoring company had last month (January) apologised for the corruption case that centred around allegations that the group hired middlemen to broker deals in a number of countries including Nigeria, South Africa and Angola.

In 2016, Rolls-Royce and its agent company in Nigeria, PSL Engineering and Control, ordered to supply gas turbines to power plants in the oil states of Bayelsa and Delta, were accused of various projects, especially to Oghareki power plant in Delta that cost $100m but was never completed.

Findings from an investigation conducted by the Guardian and the British Broadcasting Corporation had uncovered leaked documents and testimony from insiders that suggested that Rolls-Royce might have benefited from the use of illicit payments to key officials and politicians to boost profits for years.

The Guardian/BBC investigation, called Panorama, revealed that Nigeria, Angola and South Africa were part of the 11 countries the company had hired intermediaries.

The investigation also revealed Rolls-Royce hired Fana Hlongwane, who is close to South Africa’s ANC government, in 2008 to help broker deals in the country.

Although, Nigeria or South Africa have yet to get any amount from the agreement, the company revealed last month it had agreed to pay £671m to settle corruption cases with the United Kingdom, the United States and Brazilian authorities.

The company’s Chief Executive, Warren East, took the helm in 2015 and has been tasked with turning around the company.

East said, “While we have made a steady start, more remains to be done. The addition of new management and a renewed focus within the business leadership teams, with clear goals and stronger accountabilities, should provide a strong platform for further progress in 2017.”

He added he would reveal further plans about the firm’s direction later this year.

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http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/rolls-royce-loses-57bn-to-corruption-in.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

Who knew you could use Google to plan a wedding? That’s just a few of the awesome things you didn’t know you could use Google to do. Kikiotolu unravels the mystery and reveals 6 things you didn’t know you could use Google to do.



1. SET A TIMER
You can use Google to set a timer. Simply google the amount of time you want to set and include the word ‘timer’ at the end. A countdown will come up and you can set it to make a sound when the set time has elapsed.



2. SPLIT A BILL
On a night out with a group of friends, you’ve all ordered your meals and eaten to your heart’s content. Now it’s time to pay the bill. Rather than struggle to calculate the amount each person is going to pay, you can simply google ‘tip calculator’. You enter the cost of the bill and the number of people to pay for it. It’ll give you the cost for each person. If you want to add a tip for the waiter to the cost, you can include the percentage of the tip you want to give or you can just set the ‘tip %’ at 0% if you don’t want to give a tip.



3. FILTER YOUR GMAIL
Especially when using your Gmail to register or sign up to certain websites, you can add “+anything” to your email address, this will create a folder that all emails from that site will go to automatically. This will help you keep your Gmail in order and avoid irrelevant emails mixing up with the relevant ones. The format for this is your
email+websitename@gmail.com e.g david.michael+kamdora@gmail.com.

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4. FIND AND DOWNLOAD FONTS
Simply use this link ‘https://fonts.google.com/ ’or google ‘google fonts’ to access and download the large collection of free fonts Google has to offer.

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5. PLAN YOUR WEDDING
Yes Google can help you plan your wedding. You can either use this link “https://drive.google.com/previewtemplate?id=0AhN0y99GtIFTdE
c0ZzFkMU8tZmFTSVp3dmhhMlRycWc&
&ddrp=1#” to access the all-in-one wedding planner, or google ‘Google Weddings’ and follow the result with the heading “Wedding: All-in-One Wedding Planner”. Google Weddings helps you do everything from announcing the news of the wedding engagement to finding a venue, making a budget, creating the guest list, creating the schedule etc.



6. FIND OUT THE WEEK’S FOOTBALL FIXTURES
All you need to do is google the football league and a chart will come up showing the different teams in the league that have played alongside their scores, and the teams to play in the coming weeks along with the times they are to play. For example, if you google ‘epl’, a chart with all the scores and schedules for the teams to play in that league will come up. The chart basically shows you the scores and game schedules for all the teams in that league.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/6-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

If you have been pondering on the exact amount state Governors in Nigeria earn at the end of every month here is a post that is going to give you just that. The salary of each state Governor in Nigeria might come as a shock to you giving the current economic situation of the country.

How Much Do State Governors Earn In Nigeria This Year 2017?

You cannot really ascertain the actual amount a state Governor in Nigeria takes home at the end of every month. There are so many benefits, and allowances which fluctuate monthly and also vary per state. Though the basic salary of all State Governors in Nigeria is the same all round the Federation.

• Nigerian Governors earn N2.2 Million Naira Monthly as Basic Salary

There are still other entitlements and allowances which states Governors in the country earn at the end of the month, quarterly and yearly. The figure can rise to as high as N5million per month.

Many Nigerians have called for a reduction in the basic salary and entitlements of State Governors in Nigeria as it is believed they are earning too much. With the current economic recession and fall in the value of the Naira it is believed that Nigerian public office holders should not be earning as much as that monthly.

As we all know not only the state governors in Nigeria earn millions monthly from the national treasury also other public office holders like Senators, Honourables of the house, president, his vice, commissioners, minsters and lots more earn huge salaries.

• The Deputy State Governor In Nigeria Earns N2.11 million Naira per month as basic salary

• State Commissioners In Nigeria Earn N1.33 million Naira monthly as basic salary

Though many have argued that it is not the salaries of the public office holders in the country that is the cause for the economic woes, some have stood with the claim that the system of government in Nigeria is to expensive and there is need for imminent restructuring.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/nigerian-governors-salary-how-much.html

Wao.

Some members of the National Youth service Corps (NYSC) 2016 Batch B Stream 2 are complaining rejection by both private and public agencies where they were posted to for their Primary assignment.

Most of the affected corps members happens to be those posted in major cities across the various states of the Federation. The corps members who just completed their 21 days orientation exercises have been left to seek new places of primary assignment as many establishments complain lack of funds to pay monthly stipends.

Ojodomo Ogu, a graduate of the Kogi State University, said that the agency where he was posted, flatly turned him down.

According to him, the agency based its decision on the lack of provision for corps members’ stipends in its 2017 budget. He further stressed the need for the scrapping of the NYSC scheme since government institutions could no longer accommodate corps members.

Asides being posted to places of primary assignments where their services are not needed some have been posted to establishments without able hands leading to work over load for the corps members.

One of the affected corps member who spoke directly with KikioTolu said she was posted to a primary school constructed by plywood and required to take 8 lesson periods per day without accommodation or monthly stipends.

This is coming after the posting of the 2016 Batch B Stream 2 Corps members was delayed for weeks by the Federal Government due to funding issues.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/nysc-2016-batch-b-stream-2-corps.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

The United States Consulate General in Lagos, on Tuesday announced it plans to provide answers to questions from Nigerians interested in living and studying in the U.S. on Tuesday, feb. 21.

The Consulate’s Public Affairs Section said in a statement that it would hold a Google Hangout, to respond to questions from Nigerians how to apply to 107 Black American Colleges and Universities.

The Public Affairs Officer, Ms Darcey Zottter, said in the statement that the event was aimed at assisting interested Nigerians in continuing their education in the United States.

“The United States Consulate General in Lagos will host a Google Hangout on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 1 p.m., to respond to questions from the public.

“We look forward to helping students who are considering continuing their education in the United States.

“The Google Hangout session promises to provide valuable information on educational, social, cultural and economic aspects of studying in a typical American university, especially at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

“It would respond to questions on how to apply to U.S. higher education, as well as living and studying at any of the 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),’’ she said.

Zotter enjoined interested Nigerians and other nationals to participate by tuning in to the live broadcast on the event page link http:///askeduusa2017 .

The Public Affairs Officer also advised would be participants to log on to the United States Embassy’s YouTube channel ( http://www.youtube.com/USEmbassyNigeria ).

She also said that questions could be submitted in advance via the Google Hangout event, to (http:///askeduusa2017 ), the U.S. Embassy’s Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/usembassynigeria) or by tweeting @USEmbassyAbuja, using the hashtag #AskEdUSALagos.

Zotter said that the event was being organised in commemoration of the 2017 Black History Month.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/us-to-answer-questions-from-nigerians.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

Two members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) lost their lives along the Taraba Benue road as they returned back home from Taraba State.

The corp members who were part of the 2016 Batch B Stream 2 of the NYSC scheme lost their lives while returning home from the 21 days orientation camp in Taraba State. The unfortunate incident also saw other passengers of the vehicle sustain injuries. The bus was conveying mostly youth corps members from Taraba to Benue state before it crashed.

A source who spoke exclusively with kikiotolu revealed that one of the victims name is Becky and was a member of the number 9 Platoon of the 2016 Batch B Stream 2 Taraba state. She was returning back home just like every other youth corps member but met her end on the road.

So sad. RIP to the dead

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/two-corp-member-dead-others-injured-in.html

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar has commended Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun, for what he called his commitment to the development of humanity regardless of socio-economic, political and religious differences.

Abubakar, who doubles as the President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs stated that the leadership of governor Aregbesola has demonstrated high sense of fairness to religious organisations in the state.

In the Bureau’s statement signed by the Director, Semiu Okanlawon, the Sultan stated that Governor Aregbesola has demonstrated to the world, the sterling quality expected from whoever holds the office of the Governor.

He further said, the purpose of his visit to Osun state was to entrench the relative peace, unity and love among Nigerians, which according to him remains the only channel to national growth and development.

“This visit makes the 6th time of being in Osun and we are here in a large number as one family under the umbrella of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, which is the Apex body for Muslims in Nigeria to further register our determination to unity, peace and tranquility of Nigeria and Nigerians.” Abubakar said.

He then applauded to the Governor for playing an active role in propagating peaceful cohabitation between and among the existing religions in the state.

Gov Aregbesola in his response said the impact of the Council had been tremendously felt in engendering peace, unity, love and togetherness of humanity along religious lines.

“I am very glad to receive the Apex Islamic group in Nigeria, just as I am delighted in the fact that the Council had played a significant role in promoting peace and unity not only in Nigeria but in the whole world”. The governor said.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/sultan-of-sokoto-commends-aregbesolas.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday said the Federal Government had inaugurated the negotiation team set up to look into its demand .

The National President, Prof . Biodun Ogunyemi , said in Lagos that with the inauguration , all issues bordering on the welfare of members of the union would be appropriately addressed .

He said, “As I speak to you now, the negotiation team is being inaugurated today in Abuja .

“Members of the team include representatives of the Federal Government, ASUU , other staff unions in the universities, the Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. ”

According to him, the union expects that members of the team will come to the negotiating table with open minds.

The unionist noted that with the inauguration , the team would speedily identify and provide the much - needed solutions toward moving the tertiary education system forward.

He expressed confidence in the ability of the team to proffer lasting solution to the “decadence” in the university system and reposition it to for global reckoning.

ASUU on November 16, 2016 embarked on a one - week warning strike to protest government’ s failure in implementing the 2009 agreement.

The union also cited non-implementation of the 2013 MoU between the parties and what it described as “gross under funding’’ of the university system in the country.

( NAN)

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/fg-inaugurates-negotiation-team-on.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

The Federal Government plans to generate up to $16.4 billion through asset sales in the next four years to reduce the burden on the nation’s budget.

A document obtained by Bloomberg from the Ministry of National Planning, which outlines the country’s plans for economic recovery from 2017 to 2020, revealed that the sales was to help tackle inefficiencies and stem “corruption in public enterprises”, though assets to be sold were, however, not named.

It was gathered that President Muhammadu Buhari will introduce the proposal later this month.

Nigeria estimates its economy contracted 1.5 percent in 2016, partly because of a decline in the price and output of oil, the country’s biggest export and revenue generator.

The Federal Government proposed a 20 percent increase in this year’s budget to stimulate the economy and help gross domestic product expand by an average of 4.7 percent annually over four years and reach 7 percent in 2020.

Pabina Yinkere, Head of Research at Vetiva Capital Management Ltd., told Bloomberg: “They could look at reducing government stakes in oil joint ventures from around 55 percent to 40 percent or 45 percent.

‘’That alone can generate over $10 billion. Non-oil assets like concession of airports are a more difficult sale because they would involve a lot of transactions.”

The government targets oil production of 2.5 million barrels a day by 2020 to boost export earnings, it said in the document.

Output declined to an almost three-decade low of 1.4 million barrels per day in August after militants in the Niger Delta bombed pipelines to demand more benefits from the resource.

Overall, the Federal Government is said to have developed 59 strategies for implementation to achieve the strategic objectives of the Economic Recovery Growth Plan that will be launched in the next few weeks.

The document, which is awaiting Federal Executive Council’s endorsement, has twelve strategies that have been prioritised based on their importance to the success of the government recovery plan.

Those working on the document said the plan would accelerate non-oil revenue generation through expanding the tax base, blocking leakages in tax avoidance and non-payment.

The plan is expected to drastically cut cost and align monetary and fiscal policies. The government also during the plan period, will spend heavily to expand critical infrastructure, especially power, roads and rail.

Another strategy in the recovery plan is government’s intention to revamp the four existing refineries to ensure local supply of petroleum products in order to conserve foreign exchange.

It is also stated in the document, government’s intention to expand its social investment and deliver on agricultural transformation.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/fg-to-generate-164bn-through-sale-of.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

According to a Ghanaian facebook User Efo Maidoff A family who did not pay the full amount to the mortuary man to dress their corpse for them but managed to smuggle the body at the blind side of the mortuary men whiles they were busy dressing other bodies . The mortuary men stormed the cemetary , opened the coffin and carried the body away;

TEMA COMM 9 CEMETERY. VIEWER DESCRETION.

Some funny thing happen at the cemetery yesterday. A family who did not pay the full amount to the mortuary man to dress their corpse for them but managed to smuggle the body at the blind side of the mortuary men whiles they were busy dressing other bodies . The mortuary men stormed the cemetary , opened the coffin and carried the body away for some friends to cross them and paid the balance. Do you know the amount owed ? GHC 40.00

Had to Share !!!

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/photos-mortuary-attendants-storm.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

You don't need to fight me on this.... Am only talking from my own personal and humble experience on the camp.

"Camp Abia: The first camp in Nigeria", as it is popularly called, is really one of the camps to be for the compulsory three weeks Nysc orientation course. Not just because she is the first on the list of NYSC camp, but she also possess some beautiful features that it's worth talking about.

Before i went for service, trust me, i have heard lots of terrible stories from many people. Even from those that have never being to the gate of any camp. They told me a book-full of different "Faboos". lol....

I heard about the terrible lifestyle on camp; the maltreatment corpers receive from camp soldiers; the sickness and lots more. Am very sure you heard the same stories too, or perhaps you will soon hear them.

My deployment to Abia state did not give me enough opportunity to confirm if those stories are really true, but what i know is that Camp Abia is the contrary of it all. So don't be annoyed if you passed through all those horrible experiences as we were told. Let me give my brief reasons why i will recommend Abia state for any prospective corp member to consider including in their 3 choice of Service.

=> Perfect Location

Abia state camp is located in Umunna, Bende Local government of the state. The location of the camp is perfectly figured out to eliminate every stress and inconvenience any stranger may encounter in locating it. Unlike many camps which are located in the urban area of the state, Abia camp is located away from heavy traffic. So even if thousands of prospective corp members decided to travel down there on same day, traffic will never be a problem. "The sky is wide enough to contain thousand birds at a time".

=> Water

Hmmmmm.... This is a very important factor to consider when ranking Nigeria camps. If you think that's a lie, you better ask people that served in camps like............ they will tell you how important water is to corpers over one thousand in number.

But trust me, the water supply in Camp Abia is 24/7. Never stopping. Every corper always have their fill. To wash, to drink, and to take their baths.

Yes, i mean "drink". Camp Abia water is completely drinkable and free of germs. Even if you don't have enough money on camp, the camp is able to completely sustain you in terms of food and water.

=> Food

Camp Abia food is not the "Oh my God" type of food. They don't absolutely go for indigenous foods like some other camps will do. The only one i could remember eating on the camp is Garri (Eba). Which i don't think its too strange as such for any Nigerian youth.

=> Security

The security on this camp is 100%. You have nothing to fear while on the camp. Ranging from the terrible insurgency to the least expected insurgents.... Mosquitoes.

You are completely save from them all. While on Camp Abia, you can sleep with your two eyes closed without the fear of a thing.

=> Hospitality

Camp officials on the camp treats the prospective corp members as their own children. They won't permit maltreatment from any soldier or camp officials.

Good accommodation is on ground for corpers to rest their heads. Not the type that you will need to support the windows or matress with mats or your kaki. But a comfortable one to have good dreams of better Nigeria.

Mammi market traders are also everything to write about. They don't over-inflate their prices beyond normal, and are really helpful in running your little shores for you.

If you want to really confirm these things i have said, consider choosing Abia state and enjoy, not only the Camping life, but also the after-camp experience on the streets of Abia state.

Subscribe to this blog to receive more updates from it. And never you forget to enjoy your service year from start to finish while it lasts.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/why-abia-state-camp-is-one-of-best-in.html

Smartphone batteries have been reinforced over the years to last longer with lithium batteries. Notwithstanding, there are some phones whose batteries drain within a few minutes. There may be nothing wrong with the battery. But the question is why is the battery not lasting longer than usual? In response to this, Jumia Travel shares five reasons why.

1. The screen is too bright
One way that your battery runs out of battery is when your screen is too bright. The brightness will affect not only the battery but also your eyes. It’s better to set your phone to automatically adjust to the lighting of the ambiance. You can also reduce the time it takes for your phone to go off whenever you stop using it.

2. You forget to switch off your WiFi
You are using your phone WiFi where it’s actually functioning. After leaving the place, you forget to switch it off. If it keeps searching and alerting you whenever WiFi is available, your battery will run out pretty fast.

3. You receive notifications every second
Why won’t your phone battery drain when your phone keeps alerting you of Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other notifications? Then you don’t need to complain. You check your browser for notifications rather than using the apps. You can also turn off notifications

4. Background apps are running
You should check the background apps draining your battery so that you can ‘kill’ them. Your phone may alert about the apps consuming the most battery. But sometimes you have to disable these apps yourself by refreshing or cleaning your phone.

5. Your battery is bad or damaged
If you have tried all of the aforementioned reasons and your battery still runs out very fast, you should consider replacing the battery because it may be bad or damaged.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/5-reasons-your-smartphone-battery-will.html

Going by Romans 10:17, Faith comes by hearing. If faith comes by hearing then it can go by hearing (the wrong things). Faith and worry cannot exist in the same place at the same time.

Proverbs 4:23, Keep your heart with all diligence. When you are agitated, it is not faith. There is nothing that deflates faith more than nervousness. Faith does not come by knowing, you need to hear what you know. Do not get stuck with what God said, find out what He is saying now.

The Word of God needs to be broken down to the smallest simplest element so it can be absorbed into your spirit. What you make available to your mind, your mind will process, Joshua 1:8.

According to James 2:14-26 , Many people are interested in only having faith and not using it. Faith comes by hearing but it is used by action. When you separate faith and work, you get a corpse.

According to Hebrews 4:10 , your works is different from works of faith. If you enter God’s rest, you cease from your own works (struggling, hustling etc). When you are operating in faith, you ought to be calm, cool and collected because you know whom you believe in (God).

In Luke 17:5-6 , it is not about having faith to brag with but it is about using it.

You need a mustard seed sized faith to talk to a mulberry tree sized situation. “God is Able” makes you have faith while “God Will” makes you release faith. When you move from the level of God is able to God will that is when you have released your faith, Daniel 3:17.

DECLARATIONS
I guard my heart diligently
I not only have faith, I also release my faith to obtain what grace has made available; In Jesus Name Amen!

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/guard-your-eyes-and-ears-you-are.html

Lalasticlala Mynd44 seun Dominique

For many in Nigeria today, a car is a necessity rather than a luxury. It makes you mobile and you don’t get to experience the shenanigans of Lagos Danfos . In this recession, such monies can be used for other important things. Hence, you should look out for some warning signs that will alert you that you are spending too much money on your car. Jumia Travel discloses some of them.

You are a regular visitor to your mechanic
In a week, you visit your mechanic more than two times and in some cases, you leave your car at the workshop. Of course, every time you take your car to him, you have to pay for his service. It may be time to get rid of the car.

Uses too much fuel
The more you use your car, the more you spend on fuel. Also, considering the unpredictable cost and scarcity of fuel, the overhead expenses will increase. So, rather than going in your own car, you can go in your neighbour’s car.

You are spending too much on parts
Cars require new parts but when you frequently have to buy new parts, you should be concerned. The reason for this may be because your mechanic is shortchanging you or your car needs a total checkup. You should make efforts to replace your car.

You don’t get any benefits from your insurance
Your insurance is expected to cover your expenses in the case of an unfortunate incident. Unsurprisingly, insurance doesn’t work like this. This said you should compare the insurance cost and the expenses for repairing your car, then decide which is preferable or suitable. If none works for you, you may decide to abandon the car.

You are always towing your car
There is nothing wrong with towing your car. However, when towing your car becomes a major feature of your daily routine, you should be the concern. This is because you will spend quite an amount in towing it. And if you do this twice or thrice a week, it will undoubtedly affect your finance.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/5-signs-you-might-be-spending-too-much.html

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​No fewer than 17,000 farmers have benefited from the loan scheme of the Osun Quick Impact Intervention Programme (QUIIP) as part of the comprehensive programme of the Rauf Aregbesola administration to boost agriculture.

A set of 77 farmers’ cooperative groups benefited under the QUIIP I while another set of 419 farmers’ cooperative groups benefited from both QUIIP II programmes. Some of the cooperative groups have as much as over 200 farmers as members.

While the sum of N164, 882. 920 million was disbursed to farmers under QUIIP I programme, N686, 786, 612 million was distributed under the QUIIP II, coming to a total of N851, 669, 532 million.

A statement by the Bureau of Communication and Strategy signed by its Director, SemiuOkanlawon, quoted the Coordinator of QUIIP, Mr. Dele Ogundipeto have given the breakdown on Tuesday when farmers under the QUIIP programme gathered at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park Osogbo to express appreciation to the government for its massive support for food production and general agric business in the state.

This was just as other heads of agencies told the huge gathering the extensive support programme of the Aregbesola administration since inception.

The Osun State Agricultural Development Corporation (OSSADEC) gave out N250million loan to farmers in 2010 and N500million in 2012.

Also, as part of the massive provision of infrastructure to aid farming, the Rural Accessibility Mobility Programme (RAMP), constructed for the state 662km rural roads for easy access to farm settlements.

In addition, out of 300km World Bank-assisted programmes, 225km roads had been completed through N12bn World Bank assisted loan where Osun paid a counterpart fund of N2bn.

The breakdown was made by the Project Manager of the RAMP, Lere Oriolowo.

However, Aregbesola called on all farmers who had benefitted from the agriculture loans to repay the initial capital so that the money could circulate among other farmers in the state.

The governor expressed concern that only a paltry sum of N364, 693. 21 had been repaid out of N1. 421bn government lent the farmers.

On micro-credit scheme, the governor stated that the government also made soft loan available for the development of small and medium scale businesses in the state.

He said that the loan was targeted at micro-enterprises such as traders, artisans, market men and women and entrepreneurs.

The General Manager of the Osun Micro-Credit Loans Agency, Dayo Babaranti, had earlier announced that almost 25,000 beneficiaries had benefited from the facilities from the agency.

According to the Governor, the state borrowed N2bn from the CBN and deposited it with the Osun State micro finance Bank for the people to assess at free interest.

Aregbesola said that the government undertook to pay the interest rate pegged at 9 percent by the CBN, which totalled N186 million.

He averred that the interest people were supposed to pay on the principal borrowing was thus taken up by the government so as to make it easy for the borrowers.

Aregbesola said that against the backdrop of the current economic crisis, the whole country is neck-deep in crisis which only massive agriculture can remedy.

The governor therefore made passionate appeal to farmers across the state to stand up and redouble their efforts towards massive engagements in different forms of agricultural practices from poultry to cash and food crops.

Governor Aregbesola noted that the only panacea to the current economic imbroglio is for every serious minded government to rise to the occasion and look for alternative means by exploring the abundant potential in agriculture.

Aregbesola said: “At this critical juncture and judging from the economic crisis of the present, our state has no alternative than to diversify and stop relying on what comes from Abuja, if we must survive.

“Therefore, our dream is to turn the state into a modern, industrial and commercial agricultural state.”

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/17000-farmers-empowered-through.html

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The English Premier League is one of the most exciting football leagues in the world. Thus, it is unsurprising that many Nigerians are addicted to it.

Every weekend, viewing centres are filled out with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City among other EPL clubs. It is, therefore, near impossible to end the attachment of Nigerians to the premier league. Nonetheless, Jumia Travel identifies 5 reasons Nigerians should stop watching the EPL.

The Nigerian League is now exciting and better organized

Since the league management body started managing the Nigerian League, they have made concerted efforts to make the league more exciting and interesting. They have ensured that the stadiums are TV friendly and the players and fans obey rules and regulation. Most importantly, the matches are on Pay TV. This has encouraged players to give out their best and you now see a Nigerian league player scoring a hat-trick.

You get real life stadium experience in the NPFL

To watch a Nigerian League match is very affordable and inexpensive. You don’t have to break the bank. Except you have a deep pocket, you cannot travel the England to watch Arsenal. So, with the NPFL, you can watch Kano Pillars live in Kano or watch Remo Stars in Sagamu. You get the stadium experience.

You can support professionally run private clubs

Unlike in the past when the 20 clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League are government owned, there are now privately owned clubs that are professionally managed. We have The Mountain of Fire Football Club, Ifeanyi Ubah FC, and Remo stars. You can support these clubs because they churn out EPL like football week in, week out.

Nigerian Stadiums are safe

Many Nigerians have the mindset that whenever they visit the stadium, they will be harassed and waylaid. This is in the past. They are now safe because it is now incumbent on clubs to provide security for fans and players alike.

We will support our own

Nigerians don’t seem to support their own. Like they have a knack for foreign products, it is the same for football. Even the Nigerian Super Eagles team is coached by a foreigner. We stop watching the premier league and support the Nigerian league by going to stadiums to watch their favorite Nigerian club.

http://www.kikiotolu.com/2017/02/5-reasons-nigerians-should-stop.html