SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR MTN FOUNDATION (MTNF) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP, PHASE 5 RELEASED

The successful Candidates For the MTN FOUNDATION (MTNF) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP, PHASE 5 Aptitude Test has been released. Ideal Academics is pleased to announce that the successful candidates for the phase 5 of the MTN FOUNDATION (MTNF) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP have been released.
Candidates are expected to kindly check their mail for the details.

The award ceremony is to take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Requirements: MTN FOUNDATION (MTNF) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP, PHASE 5

The following documents are required for pre-award verification
1.      One colour passport photograph
2.      Your Diamond Yello Account Number and the Phone used to open same
3.      Original and photocopy of VALID School identity card
4.      Original and photocopy of any other means of identification (driver’s licence, international passport, national identity card,birth Certificate or voters Identity card) Please ensure that you bring all the required  documents as failure to do so will result in disqualification and non-receipt of the award.(All Documents must be stapled together in the above order)

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Apply for NNPC / ESSO National Postgraduate Scholarship 2014

Apply for NNPC / ESSO National Postgraduate Scholarship 2014

The Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) in continuation of its efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry is offering Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue International post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines:

1. Geosciences
2. Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Marine and Subsea).

Eligibility:

To qualify, applicants MUST:

1. Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University
2. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed Engineering and Geosciences disciplines.
3. Must have provisional admission to undertake full-time postgraduate study at a reputable foreign University (MSc or MEng) in the 2014/2015 academic session.
4. Specialization in Geophysics would be an advantage.

The NNPC/ESSO scholarship award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the selected course of study.

How To Apply:

Before you start the application ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents:

i. Passport photograph (with white background not more than 3 months old)
ii. Valid ID card
iii. Proof of provisional admission for Postgraduate Study into any reputable university
iv. First Degree Certificate
v. Birth Certificate

Also ensure you label these scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mixing up documents during upload and attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload.

To apply, Follow the steps below:

Visit http://scholastica.ng/schemes/2014nnpceepnl
a) Click on “apply now” tab.
b) Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
c) Go back to http://scholastica.ng/schemes/2014nnpceepnl to return to Scholarship site.
d) Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
e) Enter your personal information, educational information, National Identity Number (if available), other information and upload required scanned documents.
f) Ensure the name used used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate otherwise.
g) Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
h) Recheck application information to avoid errors.
i) Click “apply now” to submit information.
j) You will receive an email and sms that confirms your application was successful.

NOTE: Multiple applications shall lead to disqualification. You must apply before you begin verification of your application details.

Closing Date:

Application closes Midnight, Tuesday 24th October, 2014. Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and Email. Employees of ExxonMobil Subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this Scholarship.

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Shell Undergraduate Scholarship Application Form 2014 is Out

Shell Undergraduate Scholarship Application Form 2014 is Out

Shell SPDC Scholarship Form for 2014 is Out. The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills of young Nigerian.

Requirements/Eligibility:

The merit-based scholarship is in two categories – the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).

1. National Merit Award (NM)  Open to all Nigerians.
2. Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)  For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa states (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas). Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)  For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Bayelsa (i.e. of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas) and Delta States.

Eligible Applicants must:

i. Be citizens of Nigeria, currently enrolled in an accredited and approved university in Nigeria.
ii. Have gained admission during the 2013/2014 academic session, and pursuing a first degree programme.
iii. Have a minimum of seven credits, including Mathematics and English, in their O/Levels.
iv. Be enrolled full‐time, in a university in Nigeria at the undergraduate level with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 at the time of application (attach transcripts or official records).

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants should have their personal valid email account (for consistent communication). Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply online, at www.scholastica.ng/schemes/spdc to provide the required personal and educational details, and load scanned copies of the following:

• A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant (i.e. jpeg format, not more than 200kilobytes);

• University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission Letter;

• Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Scores;

• ‘O’ Level Result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable; and

• Letter of Identification from State (showing Local Government) of Origin.

Scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed) by:

a) The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and

b) The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC) is also required of applicants for the Operational Area Awards (OE & OW).  The letters should be addressed to The Manager, Sustainable Development (UIO/G/NRS), Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt.

Each document must not exceed 200KB and the image format must be in JPEG.

Please note that:

a. Shell DOES NOT DEMAND PAYMENT FROM APPLICANTS.  The application is entirely FREE of charge.
b. Shell DOES NOT ASSIGN ‘Representatives’/‘Agents’ to assist applicants’ process applications.
c. Applications should be submitted online before Friday 24th October, 2014.
d. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Best of luck To You all…

Abia State University (ABSU) Supplementary Admission For 2014/2015 Commence

Finally, the Abia State University (ABSU) management board, wishes to inform the general public, most especially, all concerned candidates, that the Supplementary Admission For the 2014/2015 academic session has commence.
We are super delighted to inform all interested persons, who wish to attend the Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) that the Academic institution, has commence the sales of supplementary post-UTME form for the 2014/2015 session.

Qualification
THE Dailyschoolnews.com.ng team, hereby wish to inform all candidates who selected ABSU as choice and candidates who did not choose ABSU in UTME but intends to change to ABSU are eligible to apply for admission.
How to Apply

We would love to inform to notify members of the general public, that they can purchase an ABSU Post Utme registration scratch card from any of the banks which are mentioned below;
ABSU Microfinance Bank: UTURU.
Mainstreet Bank,
Skye Bank,
First Bank,
Keystone Bank,
Ecobank Bank,
Zenith Bank,
Fidelity Bank:
Union Bank: UMUAHIA.
UBA Bank:
Union Banks, Aba-Owerri road branch: ABA.
We would also love to inform all interested Candidates, who wish to register, that they can now so, through the school official portal.
Please do Click Here to commence your registration.
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2014/2015 UNN Academic Calendar Session (For Regular Students) Released

THE University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Academic Calendar Session (For Regular Students) for the 2014/2015 academic session has been released by the school administrator.
According to information reaching our news desk, the Vice-Chancellor has, on behalf of Senate, approved the calender for the 2014/2015 academic session for regular students as follows:
FIRST SEMESTER

a. Monday October 27, 2014 – New Students Return and Continue Payment of Fees and Registration.
b. Wednesday October 29, 2014 – Senate Meeting
c. Monday November 3, 2014 – Old Students Return and Lectures Commence for all students.
d. Monday November 10-Tuesday November 11, 2014 – Orientation of New Students
e. Friday November 21, 2014 – Matriculation
f. Wednesday November 26, 2014 – Senate Meeting
g. Tuesday December 9, 2014 – University Wide

Quiz

h. Thursday December 11, 2014 – Students’ Union Election
i. Tuesday December 23, 2014 to Friday January 2, 2015 – Christmas Break
j. Monday January 5, 2015 – Lectures Continue
k. Wednesday January 28, 2015 – Senate Meeting
l. Monday February 16 to Friday February 20, 2015 – Revision Week
m. Monday February 23, 2015 – First Semester Examinations Commence
n. Wednesday March 4, 2015 – Committee of Deans Meeting
o. Friday March 13, 2015 – First Semester Examinations End
p. Wednesday March 18, 2015 – Senate Meeting
q. Monday March 16 to Friday March 20, 2015
First Semester Break

SECOND SEMESTER
1. Monday March 23, 2015 – Lectures Commence
2. Thursday April 2, 2015 – Easter Break
3. Tuesday April 7, 2015 – Lectures resume after Easter Break
4. Wednesday April 8, 2015 – Committee of Deans Meeting
5. Tuesday April 21, 2015 – University Wide Quiz
6. Wednesday April 22, 2015 – Senate Meeting
7. Monday June 15, 2015 to Friday June 19, 2015 – Revision
8. Wednesday June 17, 2015 – Committee of Deans Meeting
9. Monday June 22, 2015 – Second Semester
Examinations Commence

10. Wednesday June 24, 2015 – Senate Meeting
11. Friday July 10, 2015 – Second Semester
Examinations End

12. Monday July 13, 2015
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LASU 2nd Round Post-UTME Result For 2014/2015 is Out

THE Lagos State University (lasu) Second (2nd) Round Post-UTME Result For the 2014/2015 academic session has been released by the school senate, we’ve received and confirmed this releasing of the results today, 2nd of October 2014!
According to the leadership board of the Lagos State University (LASU), who had on Tuesday, announced to the general public, that the school has officially released the Second Round results of candidates, who participated in its 2014/2015 post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Please note that the Lagos State University (LASU) 2nd round Post-UTME Result has also been uploaded online on the school official portal.

How to Check LASU 2nd Round Post-UTME Result For 2014/2015
You should also note, that the Post-utme result is embedded in a PDF Format, so for anyone who wish to view the admission list, you need a device that can easily a PDF file to see the result.
You can download and view the result by Clicking Here
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CHILD MARRIAGE BILL AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN NIGERIA

A
TERM PAPER
ON
THE CHILD MARRIAGE BILL
AND
ITS IMPLICATIONS
IN
NIGERIA
BY
100 LEVEL STUDENTS
DEPARTMENT OF QUANTITY SURVEYING
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE
SUBMITTED TO

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE







TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
THE CHILD MARRIAGE BILLSS
Literature review of the child marriage bill
Child marriage and Betrothal. Are they the same?
Likely causes of child marriage
2.3.1 Believe / custom
2.3.2 Poverty
2.3.3 Poor orientation of parents
2.3.4 Negligence or deliberate shunning
IMPLICATIONS OF THE CHILD MARRIAGE BILL.
Positive implications
Negative implications
3.2.1. Contracting of sex related disease
3.2.2. Psychological effect
3.2.3. Societal effect
3.2.4. Victimization and maltreatment
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS AND THE RE-ADDRESSAL OF THE CHILD MARRIAGE BILL
Possible solutions to Child marriage.
Re-addressal of the child marriage bill.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Conclusion
Recommendation
REFERENCE










INTRODUCTION
Childs marriage has been one of the major problems troubling the affairs of many nations. This term paper will enlighten us more on the child marriage bill using Nigeria as a case study, but before that what is “child marriage?”
Child marriage refers to any marriage i.e. formal or informal union entered into by an individual before reaching the age of 18 (Wikipedia).
The aim of this term paper is to shine more light on the argument about the child marriage bill being right or wrong. Child marriage is rampant in the Northern part of Nigeria because of its high Muslim concentration and the frequent use of the Sharia Law.
   

































2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW  OF THE CHILD MARRIAGE BILL
      2.1  Literature review of the child marriage bill
On the 24th of July 2013, a bill was passed into law by the parliamentary house, given legal backing to the act of early child marriage. This implies that matured men; even 30 years and above, now have the freedom to marry very young girls even as young as 12 years 13 years. Prior to this bill, the legal minimum age that was acceptable for marriage was 18years. The negative effects of early child marriage cannot be over emphasized. As this paper progresses, these effects will be extensively discussed. This is in support of those that are already against the bill and to orientate people on the adverse effects it has so as not to venture into it.
2.2 Child marriage and betrothal are they the same
Early child marriage can also be likened to the child betrothal that was practiced before in Nigeria. Betrothal according to wikitionary.org is a mutual promise, engagement or contract of future marriage between persons. This decision was made by the parents or guardians of the persons to be betrothed.
    2.3 Likely causes of child marriage.
2.3.1Believe/Custom
Early marriage is most prominent in the northern part of Nigeria, which is due to their belief. In most part of the north, they believe a female child first menstruation period should be experience in her husband’s house. In some cases these girls are betrothed even before birth to a man old enough to be her father. These believes are the hindrances to child marriage eradication in Nigeria.   


2.3.2 Poverty.
Poverty is another major reason why child marriage is on the rise in Nigeria. Some of the parents of those girls bow to the pressure of advances made by the rich men to get married to their girls even at a tender age     PICTURE (1) SHOWS A GRAPH OF A MARRIED AND SINGLE MOTHER POVERTY RATE
2.3.3 Poor orientation of parents
Parents that give their young girls out in marriage do so at times because they are poorly oriented , the men that involve themselves in this act  likewise are also poorly oriented on the adverse effects this have on the life of the poor little girl and their lives of the poor little girl and the nation in extension
2.3.4 Negligence and deliberate shunning
As stated earlier , the early child marriage is caused by the lackadaisical attitude of the parents and the spouse towards what could be the effects of getting a young girl to marry early which will affects the young girl in ways that will be treated in 6the next aspect of the term paper







3.0 IMPLICATION OF THE CHILD MARRIAGE BILL
3.1 Positive implication of the child marriage bill
To every 10 bad things there is always a good effect or thing, therefore under normal conditions child marriage should have its own positive effects
Looking at it from the Islamic point of view we would see that child marriage prevents girls from being promiscuous and reduces the rate of fornication among girls. Child marriage also helps to enforce socialites in the sense that it helps to create mutual relationship between two people (viewing it in regards to betrothment )
3.2 Negative implication of the child marriage bill
3.2.1. Contracting of sexual related diseases
Getting a very young girl to get married of course at a tender age obviously will prematurely expose her to a lot of things . One of these things is sex and with sex, comes its diseases . most prominent of the disease that can be contracted by a young girl in a sex relationship , particularly with an adult is the vesico – vaginal fistula (VVF). This is a disease that cause urine to trickle out of the vagina incessantly and uncontrollable or without  notice , which could later lead to death
3.2.2. Psychological effect
One of the important negative effects of child marriage to be considered is its psychological effect. According to many psychiatrist and psychologist it has been diagnosed and analyzed that woman that are marriage before the age of 18 (proposed maturity age under the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria ) are linked with greater risk of depression , anxiety , and bipolar disorder . They are mostly or likely to be addicted to drugs, alchol, and smoking.
3.2.3. Societal effect
As stressed earlier, whatever effect child marriage has on young girls involved in extension affects the society at large negatively children that ensure from this dangerous act usually have a bad upbringing due to inexperience or cluelessness of the young mother in parenting. In most cases children apart from adding little or no value to themselves the community and the nation at large, end up creating nuisance to the community . the mother likewise , due to the stall in education ,different psychological trauma are reduced in value they would have added to themselves  , their family and the nation in extension . All this things sum up and affect our country Nigeria as a whole , stalls our development as a whole , increase crime rate among other . An increase in rate at which young girls are given out in marriage has its effects on our general growth as a nation and if addressed in turn helps the nation`s growth. PICTURE (2) SHOWS AN IMMATURE HAVING DIFFICULTIES IN TAKING CARE OF THE CILDREN  
3.2.4. Victimization and maltreatment
As pointed out in the introduction, most of the men involved in child marriage are men that have their house already full i.e. having two or more mature women as wives, who due to their age difference between them and the newly wedded wife take advantage of her and making life almost unbearable for her.  PICTURE (3) SHOWS AN UNMATURED WHO`S MALTREATED













4.0. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS AND THE RE-ADDRESSAL OF THE CHILD MARRIAGE BILL
4.1 Possible solutions to Child marriage.
Create awareness on the effect of early marriage and the human rights it abuses.
Encourage state – level authorities to adopt the federal laws that establish 18 years as the legal age for all marriage for girls.
Enlighten communities through public campaigns, pledges or incentives scheme.
Develop special social and health support structures for young first time mothers
Encourage government and communities to getting girls to school on time and then in school through the secondary level.      
PICTURE () SHOWS AN INSCRIPTION “SAVE GIRL CHILD”
            4.2 Re - addressal of the child marriage bill.
The major remedy to child marriage to child marriage in  Nigeria is for the parliament to re – addressing the child marriage bill and change their stand on it , due to its numerous implication to the nation as a whole
Another way of reducing this act is by re – orientating parties involved about the implications attached to giving young girls or teens out in marriage . And for those in it already , awareness should also be done , for them to know , no matter the pit they find themselves, they can still rise once again
  









5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Conclusion
    Child marriage is child abuse , which denies young girls their right to freedom of expression or freewill . Nigeria will be better if this absurd and dangerous act is discouraged , as it implication is discussed in this paper.
5.2 Recommendation
Generally Nigerians should try to stop or eradicate the habit of child marriage due to its adverse effect and their child marriage bill should  be re – addressed in the house and senate because its negative effect on the country will be worse and unfavorable . The child marriage bill was pass into due to unsubstantial points and its also refutes some of the law in the constitution of the country.

    



























REFERENCE
Amplifyyourvoice.org/n/radical/2012
Http://nigeria .unfpa.org/nigeriachild.html
http://www.eleggantupdates.blogspot.com/2013/07/child-marriage-in-nigeria-beginning-of-.htm
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/chld-marriage
The effect of early marriage by radical
The challenge of early marriage on the girl child. Written by Rita Gonyok
Available at www.Nigeriavillagesquare.com/article
www.studymode.com/essay/lit-review -on-child-marriage
wikitionary.org

Quote of the day

"The highest result of education is tolerance.", Helen Keller

Inspirational Quotes

1. Life isn’t about getting and having, it’s about giving and being. –Kevin Kruse

2. Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. –Napoleon Hill

3. Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. –Albert Einstein

4. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.  –Robert Frost

5. I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse. –Florence Nightingale

6. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. –Wayne Gretzky

7. I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. –Michael Jordan

8. The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. –Amelia Earhart

9. Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. –Babe Ruth

10. Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. –W. Clement Stone

Quote of the day

"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.", Thomas A. Edison

Brain Text

Check ur presence of mind.............Take d test.

relax, clear your mind and begin, what's the 1st answer that comes to ur mind???...........

1. What do you put in a toaster?

Answer:
"bread." If you said "toast," give up now and do something else.. Try not to hurt yourself. If you said bread, go to Question 2

2. Say "silk" five times. Now spell "silk." What do cows drink?

Answer:
Cows drink water. If you said "milk," don't attempt the next question.
Your brain is over -stressed and may even overheat. Content yourself by reading more appropriate literature such as Auto World. However, if you said "water", proceed to question 3...

3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a
green house made from?

Answer:
Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said "green bricks," why the hell are you still reading these?? If you said "glass," go on to Question 4.

4. It's twenty years ago, and a plane crashes from 20,000 feet over Germany (If you will recall, Germany at the time was politically divided into East and West Germany) Where would you bury the survivors? East Germany, West Germany, "no
man's land"?

Answer: You don't bury survivors!!! If you said ANYTHING else, you must stop. If you said, "You don't bury survivors", proceed to the next question.

5. Without using a calculator - You are driving a bus from Mumbai to Pune. In Mumbai , 17 people get on, in Pune , 16 get off. Name the driver.

Answer: Oh, for crying out loud! Don't you remember your own name? It was YOU!!

Now pass this along to all your friends and pray they do better than you...
PS: 95% of people failed most of the questions..��

Quote ot the day

"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.", Socrates

Say Cheese: The Hidden Power of Smiling

Smiling — the purest expression of happiness — has the ability to regulate our blood pressure, strengthen our immune system, lower the risk of cancer, increase our life by seven years, and provide inner peace and satisfaction. The good news is that it doesn’t cost a thing, yet unfortunately, an average adult smiles only 20 times a day (in comparison, an infant or toddler smiles up to 400 times a day).

This infographic by Portman Healthcare  showcases the benefits of smiling in an intriguing manner with some eye-opening facts. It doesn’t just discuss the benefits of smiling, but also urges you to smile more often. Go ahead, open the door to happiness, so that you can smile more and lead a happy and cheerful life.

Quote of the day

"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.", Malcolm X

Yabatech 2014/2015 Post UTME Departmental Cut Off Mark is Out!

Yabatech 2014/2015 Post UTME Departmental Cut Off Mark is Out!
Following the released of the 2014/2015 Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech Post-UTME Results, the school management has just released the Admission cutoff mark for admission into the Institution for the 2014/2015 Academic Session.
Therefore all the candidates who participated in the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) 2014/2015 Post-UTME Screening Exercise can now check their chance of Admission by looking at the departmental admission cut-off-marks.
Check YABATECH Admission Cut Off Mark 2014/2015 (Departmental)

Yabatech cut off mark 2014 is out and published on the school notice board.
The Yabatech Cutoff Points for 2014 admission of different departments are as follows;
General Art 55
Industrial Design – Fashion 51
Printing Technology 47
Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering 45
Civil Engineering 55
Computer Engineering 55
Electrical Engineering 57
Industrial Maintenance Engineering 47
Marine Engineering 54
Mechanical Engineering 56
Metallurgical Engineering 45
Architecture 57
Building Technology 50
Estate Management & Valuation 53
Quantity Surveying 50
Surveying & Geo-informatics 47
Urban & Regional Planning 51
Mass Communication 65
Accountancy 63
Banking & Finance 58
Business Administration 60
Marketing 57
Office Technology Management 52
Science Laboratory Technology 61
Statistics 51
Agricultural Technology 47
Computer Science 55
Food Technology 56
Hospitality Management 51
Polymer Technology 44
Textile Technology 40
Leisure & Tourism – 41.

Word of thought

"The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life", Plato

KWASU Diploma Application Form For 2014/2015: Visual and Performing Arts

Latest educational news reaching us today, is that the KWASU Diploma form for 2014/2015 admission into the School of Visual and Performing Arts is out on sale, this information was announced by the school management board.

Using this medium, we would love to inform and notify all persons who are interested in applying for this Diploma programme at Kwara State University for 2014/15 academic session, that admission has commenced.
2014/2015 KWASU Diploma Programme Admission Form into Visual and Performing Arts Begins

All applicants and interested persons should note that the Kwara State University (kwasu) School of Visual and Performing Arts is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Diploma Programs in the following areas as listed below:

Acting
Directing
Dancing
Filming
Music
Fine Arts
Entertainment and Event Management
KWASU
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS INTO THE KWASU VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DIPLOMA

We are delighted to notify all candidates, that this programme is a four-year degree programme. You must have at least three credit passes including:
* English Language in General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ Level,
* West Africa school Certificate (WAEC),
* National Examination Council (NECO)
* National Board of Technical Education Board (NABTEB).

All applicants should note that they must and are required to have a vast working experience in any field of visual and Performing Arts with the ability to do the following:
Communicate,
Write and think in English will also be considered.
Application Details

All aspirants, candidates and applicants should note that the shortlisted applicant for the Kwara State University Diploma in Visual and Performing Arts will undergo auditioning or portfolio review which will take place between Monday, the 15th of September, 2014 to Friday, the 19th of September,2014.
Step by Step Guidelines on How to Apply for the 2014/2015 Diploma Programme:

Please note that applications are done online through the school official portal, @ vpa.kwasu.edu.ng on KWASU website.

It’s also important that all candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee of Ten Thousand Naira only (10, 000 .00),into any of the branches of:

Bank Name: Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.

Application Closing Date: Friday, the 19th of September, 2014

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:

Account Name: KWSU Visual and Performing Arts

Account Number: 0034855987

Resumption Date: Monday, the 22nd of September,2014.

Contact Details of the school:

08138321113,
08033795480

You can also choose to contact Mr. Badmus (Accounting) – 08033117816,

Economics
Mr. M. Biala– 08060884444,

Entrepreneurship
Dr. I. Abdulraheem – 08060637110,

Mass communication
Mr. A. Corsy , Dr. A. Ambali (Public Administration) – 080837068551 for more information.

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2014/2015 Federal Polytechnic Ede HND, Pre-ND Admission Form Released

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2014/2015 Federal Polytechnic Ede HND, Pre-ND Admission Form Released

THE federal Polytechnic, Ede Higher National Diploma (HND) and Pre-ND Admission application form for the 2014/2015 academic session is now on sale by the school leadership board. All candidates should please note that admission into the Federal Polytechnic, Ede into Higher National Diploma and Pre National Department programmes have commenced and all aspirants can now make their dream come true of going to this academic institution.

While for the general public, anyone who is interested in applying for the FEDPOLYEDE HND and Pre-ND programmes (2014/15) can commence right now, because admission process has already started!
Federal Polytechnic Ede HND/PRE-ND Admissions For 2014/2015 Session Requirement Details

Using this platform, we wish to inform and notify all applicants/candidates that the school requires, that they must have a minimum of five (5) credit passes in any of the below mentioned exams:
WASC
GCE
NECO
NABTEB

Which MUST include English Language and Mathematics. All applicants must obtain these results at not more than two sittings.

To successfully apply for the Ede Polytechnic‘s Pre-ND and HND admission online, you need to make a payment for it. Please note that the admission application fee is N10,400 (Ten thousand, four hundred naira only)
Guides on How to Apply for the Pre-ND and HND Programmes for 2014/15

You are required to visit the school official result checking portal @ apps.federalpolyede.edu.ng/

2. When the website loads up, fill in the following information as listed below;

Please take note that you MUST fill all fields, because all fields are mandatory.

Surname : Ensure that you check your entries before final submission to avoid issues with further registrations.
Other names:
Sex :
Mobile no : {e.g. 2348031234567}
E-mail : {provide valid e-mail address}
Course of choice :
Course :
Programme :

When you’re through, you can proceed and click on the “SUBMIT” button to get started with application form!

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PRESSID 2015/2016 PRESIDENTIALSCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Apply for PRESSID 2015/2016 Presidential Scholarship Award

www.scholarship-nigeria.com

2015/2016 Pressid Scholarship Award Form is out. The Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID) Implementation Committee now invites applications from qualified candidates for the 2015/2016 academic session (third edition) scholarship award of the scheme.

As part of efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation Agenda, the Federal Government of Nigeria plans to develop a critical mass of professionals who would serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and technological advancement, as well as sustainable economic development.

This would be achieved through the sponsorship of outstanding students for postgraduate studies in the top 28 universities in the world. To this end, the Federal Government has instituted the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development.

Eligibility/Criteria for Application:

Interested candidates should be graduates from the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 academic sessions, who would have completed their National Youth Service by October 2014.They must have obtained First Class Honours degree from any recognised and approved University in the following disciplines and aim at postgraduate degrees in the specified and allied disciplines:

1)Sciences: Nuclear Physics, Operations Research, Industrial Chemistry, Quantitative Genetics, etc;
2) Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, etc;
3) Special Aspects of Biology: Biometrics, Molecular Biology, etc;
4) Economics: Econometrics, Development Economics, etc;
5) Engineering & Technology: Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Material Science and Production Engineering, 6) Nanotechnology, Cyber-Security, Software Engineering, etc;
7) Medicine: Oncology, Human Genetics, Hepatology, Nuclear Medicine, Geriatrics, etc.

Exceptions: In the case of Medicine, candidates must have a minimum of 2 Distinctions in their Part 3 and Part 4 MBBS examinations;

In all cases, candidates must:

i) be below 30 years of age by October 2014;
ii) be computer literate; and
iii) be ready to be bonded and to work, preferably, as academic staff in any public university or research institute for a minimum period of five (5) years.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  18th October 2014.

How To Apply:

Qualified candidates are to visit the PRESSID Application Portal (website) below;

click here to apply

On the top of the website, click on “Apply” and follow the instructions to apply for the presidential scholarship award.

Please note that universities in the United States of America require candidates to sit for the Graduate Record Exams (GRE) before they can secure admission.

For further enquiries, please contact the Committee through pressid@nuc.edu.ng or presidentialscholarshipscheme@gmail.com.

Only shortlisted candidate will be invited for further screening.

6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Attend A Private University. Do You Agree? (SHARE THIS) 
Many Nigerian students these days often move quickly to queue for private universities when making a choice of institution. I agree that private universities have advantages like the absence of strike, easy access to lecturers… Well, that’s about all. Public universities, federal and state, have a lot of advantages, from cheaper school fees, to the freedom to be an adult. Public universities expose you to the real world, introduces you to the hustle of life unlike private universities that consist of a lot of brats who are literally spoon-fed. They are so pampered, making difficult to face the real world when they become graduates. So here’s my case for choosing a public university. 1. Public universities allow for freedom and independence: Students in public universities enjoy the freedom to make decisions for themselves and learn to be almost independent. Private universities keep students within the four walls of their campuses and under certain rules more suited for teenagers than young adults. The laws in public universities are not imposed on the students; they are just the basic principles a normal student is meant to follow. It’s funny when I see pictures of private university students being punished or hear of certain rules like compulsory attendance of chapel, feeding time tables, dress codes, e.t.c​.​ It is absurd; these are adults​!​ 2. Cost of education: It is a lot cheaper to attend public university than a private one and this is not limited to school fees. Cost of living on public universities is also cheaper. Students cook their own meals and hav​ e access to shops on campus and in town where prices of goods and services are competitive. On the other hand, the cost of living on a private university secluded campus for one semester is enough to build a house. 3. Public university g​ives “exposure” to students: It’s more than obvious that public university students are ”​sharper​”​ than private university students. Private university students who are often referred to as “JJC” or “Learners” by public university students, live what I term “the microwave life” which is the easy life. In federal universities you get to meet all sorts: from cultists to Aristo chicks, people with different personalities. It makes one exposed to what life really is. One is exposed to the hustle and learns how to struggle for things. There are still brats in federal universities but most of them get to grow up when exposed to the hustle. 4. Life on and off campus is FUN: There are so many parties to attend, clubs and events. One gets to meet real people, one also learns to be real. There is a lot of gist and gossip, lot of things to laugh at. Rather than chapel, it’s clubbing. Dating is even fun in federal schools. Couples express love without fear as adults. One gets to see students that are rich and poor mingling as equals; students who express themselves through their dressing and not relegated to some uniform. 5. Hard work is compulsory Students in public universities have work​ed​ through exceptional odds to succeed; challenges that help one not take life for granted. Imagine a department of over a thousand students with a very small lecture hall or a lecturer who spends only twenty minutes in a class where he is meant to spend two hours, or one who only gives handouts. Faced with issues like these, students work extra hard to come out with well-deserved results. 6. Public universities produce more mature graduates: With all the challenges: strikes, nonchalant lecturers, freedom to express yourself as adult etc, public universities are more equipped for life after graduation. They know that things would not just be handed to them and are used to making decisions for themselves. Read more at:http://nigerianuniversityscholarships.com/6-reasons-shouldnt-attend-private-university-agree-share/#sthash.TgerOxru.mMEsgczF.dpbs | NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

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