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Delta State Bursary and Scholarship application forms for the 2013/2014 academic session are now available online. Application procedure and eligibility details are available below. The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, hereby invites applications from qualified Delta State Students in Nigerian Public and Private Tertiary Institutions to participate in the 2013/2014 Student’s Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award) tenable in Nigeria tertiary institutions. Candidates Eligible for Delta State Bursary and Scholarship All applicants must be: 1. of Delta State Origin 2. Registered full–time Students and not part time Students. (Diploma, Masters and PhD Students are not eligible) 3. all applicants must be in year two and above in recognized Federal, State and Private Universities. 4. HND I & II Students of Polytechnics /Monotechnics. 5. 200 level and above for Colleges of Education Students. 6. Must have obtained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.

1,014 GET FUTA PROVISIONAL ADMISSION FOR2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR Out of the 5,865 candidates who took the Post- UTME examination conducted by the Federal University of Technology, Akure FUTA, 1,014 have been offered provisional admission as the University kick starts the process for the 2014/2015 academic year. Ige, Ibukun Jonathan with 92 percent recorded the highest score in the examination. He was trailed by Dada, Toluwalope Temidayo with 88%, Adediran Adejoke Oluwaseyi, Udomi Martins Chijindu, Oyemade Oluwaloba Oyedotun, Soetan Elizabeth Damilola and Ayodele Omolayo Anne who all scored 84%. Expressing his delight at the conduct and outcome of the examination, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebiyi Daramola reaffirmed FUTA’s commitment to due process in all her operations. According to him, only the best can make it to FUTA, because FUTA’s tradition of excellence is never compromised. “We have confidence in our process all the time as far as conducting examination is concerned becau

Professor Isaac Adewole, the Vice chancellor, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, has hinted that the institution has set up a Committee on Ebola Prevention and Preparedness, to try and produce Ebola vaccine. Nigerian Tribune reports that the Vice chancellor, while speaking at a town hall meeting in Ibadan, further revealed that the institution’s virology laboratory would be expanded and make sure it produce a vaccine that could be used to prevent Ebola. Professor Adewole said the university had concluded plans to spearhead Ebola vaccine production, and advised residents to dispel their fears as they would be adequately equipped with necessary information about the virus. He urged the federal government to investigate the allegation that the late Patrick Sawyer was paid to import the virus to Nigeria, and cautioned people against handshake. He also advised the public to avoid sick people as Ebola virus spreads quickly through body fluids of infected persons. Speaking also at the town hall m

What may be coming to many as a breathe of solace is finally here as we can confirm to you without any shadow of doubt that the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) will not be going on strike any time soon. In an exclusive chat with one of the top members of the Union who pleaded anonymity earlier today disclaimed the rumour of his members planning to embark on any strike. He argued that they cannot go on strike for now and if the need be for it, the Federal Government will be issued a notice which will be made public. In his words, ”ASUU cannot go on strike for now, we are also reasonable individuals and we will not do anything to jeopardize the education system. If peradventure we want to go on strike, we will notify the FG early enough and engage them through pre-strike measures first”. He further explained that the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics(ASUP) and College of Education Academic Staff Union(COEASU) have just called off their strikes to give the new Minister of E

Have you ever felt stuck in one place? Or wondered what you’re actually doing with your life? Do you feel like you have nowhere to go until you do your time, and all you can think of is how much you want to get away and move on to the next adventure? We’ve all been there, whether it is comparing our lives to others, a hangover day when we’re seriously questioning the antics from the night before or when we just have too much time on our hands. To avoid driving yourself mad, next time you’re feeling stuck or that you might not be living your life to its fullest potential, remember these few points: Find Your Passion Give yourself a break. Maybe you just haven’t found your passion in life yet, and that’s perfectly okay. After all, how are you supposed to know what you really want to do if you don’t test the waters by casting out the net as far and wide as possible? Take up a new hobby you think you might be interested in. What have you got to lose? If it doesn’t work out, you can’t say

Professor Maurice Iwu, said a plant commonly eaten in West Africa, popularly known as kola nut can cure the deadly Ebola virus as shown in its tracks during a laboratory tests. The Professor, who made the revelation while speaking at the 16th International Botanical Congress in St Louis in the United States of America, also disclosed that a compound taken from kola nut plant have also proved effective against some strains of flu. He stated that if the anti-Ebola compound proves successful in animal and human trials, it will be the first medicine to successfully treat the virus that causes Ebola haemorrhagic fever which is usually a fatal condition. Iwu, who set up and heads the Bioresources Development and Conservation Programme, led the research that reportedly started 10 years ago, after researchers were led to the plant by traditional native healers who said they have used the plant for the treatment of infectious diseases for centuries. Prof. Iwu who also came from a family of tra

1. Financial Illiteracy: The main reason for poverty is that people do not have enough knowledge about money, its law, how it functions, how to make it, multiply it, save it, manage it and retain it. While the rich is looking for ideas, the poor is busy looking for money. Money flows in the direction of ideas. Eighty percent of people who win large sums of money return to their old poor lifestyles within ten years because money came to them when they were not prepared to manage it. 2. How to make money is rarely taught in the major social institutions: home, school, church. 3. The five percent of people who own ninety five percent of the money in the world, hold the keys to prosperity in secret. The rest ninety five percent will continue to work for the increase of the resources of these five percent. 4. Formal education prepares people to work for someone else. The university does not teach how to make money or own a business. The professors do not know how to create wealth, so they

1. Financial Illiteracy: The main reason for poverty is that people do not have enough knowledge about money, its law, how it functions, how to make it, multiply it, save it, manage it and retain it. While the rich is looking for ideas, the poor is busy looking for money. Money flows in the direction of ideas. Eighty percent of people who win large sums of money return to their old poor lifestyles within ten years because money came to them when they were not prepared to manage it. 2. How to make money is rarely taught in the major social institutions: home, school, church. 3. The five percent of people who own ninety five percent of the money in the world, hold the keys to prosperity in secret. The rest ninety five percent will continue to work for the increase of the resources of these five percent. 4. Formal education prepares people to work for someone else. The university does not teach how to make money or own a business. The professors do not know how to create wealth, so they

Understanding that being a student especially in Nigeria could be a very daunting task. This may be your case if you receive little or no pocket money to help you in moving around while in school. It is in this light that we has thought it wise to compose a little write up on famous businesses that students can carry out successfully while in school and still have time for their studies. So, grab a pop corn, your favorite soft drink and enjoy the write up. 1.T-Shirt Customization: This business requires your creativity as a student. looking around you, you’ll notice students love fancy and funky stuffs. learning the art of this business means you’ll have fellow students begging you to collect their money for a t-shirt write up. You can learn this simple business during your stay at home/holiday. You can start in small scale by doing the write ups on your own T-shirt, friends will like it and ask you to even do for them. Just start something. Remember the “My Oga at the Top Saga”? you

Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship Awards 2014 For Eligible Students The Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Four (4) Million Naira Scholarship Awards For Forty (40) Students is out Chief Gani Fawehinmi Applications are invited for Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship Awards 2014. The Awards will cover 2013 and 2014. The award is for 40 (Forty) students each of whom will receive One hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000.00) making a total sum of Four Million Naira (N4,000 000.00). Criteria For Chief Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Award 2014 (1) Applicants must be poor and indigent (2) Applicants must be registered students of tertiary institutions in nigeria i.e Universities, polytechnicsand colleges of education. (3) Applicants must have good academic performance Mode Of Application For Chief Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Award 2014 Each applicant shall submit an applicaton form, not more than two (2) pages. The letter must include the following: *.Name of the candidate *.Course and year of study *.State of

The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited (NPDC) and Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc Joint Venture as part of its Corporate Social Investment Programme is pleased to announce the commencement of its inaugural Undergraduate Scholarship Awards. The scholarship awards is open to qualified and interested second year undergraduates of Nigerian Public Universities. ELIGIBILITY Applicants for the npdc seplat scholarship must be second year students in Federal and State Universities in Nigeria. Applicants must have at least 5 O’ level credit passes including English and Mathematics at one sitting. Applicants who are currently on scholarship awards from other companies need not apply. Only students studying the following courses are eligible to apply: Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science, Architecture, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil, Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, G

The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited (NPDC) and Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc Joint Venture as part of its Corporate Social Investment Programme is pleased to announce the commencement of its inaugural Undergraduate Scholarship Awards. The scholarship awards is open to qualified and interested second year undergraduates of Nigerian Public Universities. ELIGIBILITY Applicants for the npdc seplat scholarship must be second year students in Federal and State Universities in Nigeria. Applicants must have at least 5 O’ level credit passes including English and Mathematics at one sitting. Applicants who are currently on scholarship awards from other companies need not apply. Only students studying the following courses are eligible to apply: Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science, Architecture, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil, Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, G

Abuja – The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities on Friday called for the introduction of tuition in Federal universities to support funding of the universities. This is contained in a communiqué signed by Prof. Kimse Okoko, Chairman of the committee, in Abuja. The communiqué decried the resistance to introduce tuition in some universities by the Academic Staff Union of Universities and Students’ Union Government. According to the communiqué, the resistance is based on the argument that the introduction of tuition may take university education beyond the reach of the poor. It stated that avenues for finance for indigent students includes the revival of the student loans schemes, bursaries and scholarship, education bank, among other initiatives, should be put in place. The communiqué also stated that students who could afford to pay should be allowed to do so. It also stressed the need to reposition the Nigerian public university system for global competitiveness in the

This is to bring to the notice of all the Futarians out there that as school resume for the second semester of the 2013/2014 session the course form for the each department has been uploaded online and students are expected to start their course registration with immediate effect and that the registration is only going to last for just 2 weeks only, Furthermore, lectures start effectively on monday, so student are expected to resume latest this weekend. So we wish you HAPPY resumption as you resume TEAMS FUTASCHOLARS.

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the Nigerian Federal Scholarship Award application for the year 2014. The Nigerian Award processes and implements scholarship awards for Postgraduate (PG), Undergraduate, Higher National Diploma (HND) and National Certificate in Education (NCE) students. CONDITIONS OF AWARD: The federal scholarship board nigeria award is tenable in Nigeria and takes effect from the beginning of each academic session. It lapses if not utilized within this period. The scholarship shall not be held at the same time with another Award nor for part-time studies. Change of course or level or the Institution of award is not allowed. The Scholarship allowance is meant to cover: Institution’s charges, fees and Personal maintenance allowance. ELIGIBLE FIELD OF STUDY: Science and Technology. Medicine and Para-medicals. Science Subjects with Education. Arts and other Subjects with Education. Liberal Arts/Social/Management Sciences. Law. HND (Science and Technology).

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has signed a N2 billion Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with six Nigerian universities, one representing each of the six geo-political zones in the country, to develop their engineering education capacity. The beneficiaries are the University of Ilorin, representing the North-Central; the University of Ibadan, representing the South-West; the University of Port Harcourt, representing the South-South; the University of Maiduguri, representing the North-East; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, representing the North-West and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, representing the South-East. Speaking at the MoA signing ceremony in Abuja on Friday, June 20, 2014, the Managing Director of NLNG, Mr. Babs Omotowa, said that the agreement, which was sequel to the plan unfolded by the company in March this year, was for the implementation of phase one of the company’s University Support Programme. Mr. Omotowa disclosed that the NLNG would spend $2 millio

So you just gained admission into your university of choice. Congratulation!! Just to let you know,life at the university campus is so different from what you're used to. Here its a new lifestyle you'll be experiencing. You'll do new courses and meet new course mates (people with different ideologies) and most of the decisions you take at the university will determine how your future will eventually turn out so it is better you're prepared and properly guided as a fresher on campus. The tips below will give you a head start during your early days on campus. 1.Be prepared: There's nothing more pitiable than a man who isn't prepared for the challenges ahead. A quote I love so well says: "If you fail to plan, you've planned to fail". You should be mentally prepared for the new life ahead. Set your goals, envision the kind of lifestyle you'd love to live on Campus, the type of friends you'd love to keep, the grade you'd love to graduat

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the cut-off marks for admission into Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education for the 2014/2015 academic session through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Chairman of the policy committee on admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria and Supervising Minister of Education, Barr Nyesom Wike, said that the Jamb utme cut off mark forUniversities is 180 points and abovewhile that ofPolytechnics and Colleges of education is150 points and above. The Minister urged the institutions to abide by admission guidelines into the nation’s tertiary schools. Prospective Post UTME candidates are to note that this is the minimum cut-off marks for tertiary institutions in Nigeria and some schools reserves the right to review their own cut-off mark upwards depending on the number of candidates that qualified for post utme. Best of luck To all Post-UTME Candidates…

Below is the official procedure to apply for the 2014/2015 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship worth N300,000 Annually. This is to inform all student in Nigerian tertiary institutions, universities and polytechnics. Each year, the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) group offers undergraduate students the chance to study, go ahead now to apply for the 2014 NLNG scholarship. DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR 2014 NLNG SCHOLARSHIP *.WAEC /NECO/OTHER RESULT *.JAMB/ADMISSION LETTER *.LGA letter Of Identification *.SCHOOL ID CARD *.PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH See The Full Details As Shown On Their Official Website http://sws.nlng.com/Undgrad/scholarships/default.aspx Steps To Apply For The 2014 / 2015 NLNG Scholarship *.Register and create a user account on the undergraduate scholarship application website *.Activate your user account from the account notification mail sent to you. *.Log on and submit an application on the the undergraduate scholarship application website *.Await notification from Nigeria

Below is the official procedure to apply for the 2014/2015 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship worth N300,000 Annually. This is to inform all student in Nigerian tertiary institutions, universities and polytechnics. Each year, the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) group offers undergraduate students the chance to study, go ahead now to apply for the 2014 NLNG scholarship. DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR 2014 NLNG SCHOLARSHIP *.WAEC /NECO/OTHER RESULT *.JAMB/ADMISSION LETTER *.LGA letter Of Identification *.SCHOOL ID CARD *.PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH See The Full Details As Shown On Their Official Website http://sws.nlng.com/Undgrad /scholarships/default.aspx Steps To Apply For The 2014 / 2015 NLNG Scholarship *.Register and create a user account on the undergraduate scholarship application website *.Activate your user account from the account notification mail sent to you. *.Log on and submit an application on the the undergraduate scholarship application website *.Await notification from Nigeri

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Pre-degree Science (PDS) Programme of the Federal University of Technology, Akure. The PDS Programme is full time, and will run for one academic session of Two (2) semesters. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should possess five Credit passes in WASC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB at not more than two sittings in relevant subjects from *.ENGLISH LANGUAGE ● BIOLOGY/AGRIC.SCIENCE *.MATHEMATICS ● ECONOMICS *.PHYSICS ● GEOGRAPHY *.CHEMISTRY *.Credit pass in Economics is compulsory in the School of Management Technology. ADMISSIONS COULD BE SOUGHT INTO THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS IN FUTA: *.School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT) *.School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET) *.School of Earth and Mineral Sciences (SEMS) *.School of Environmental Technology (SET) *.School of Managem

SSANU Warns FG Against Fresh Crisis In Varsities Over Earned Allowance The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has warned that the delay by the federal government to review the 2009 agreement it signed with the university- based non-teaching staff union may lead to another round of crisis in the university system. The union warned that urgent steps must be taken by the federal government for the review of the agreement without further delay before it leads to industrial actions and destroy the on-going smooth academic calendar. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 24th regular Executive Council Meeting held at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu State at the weekend, SSANU said the agreement has since been due for review with effect from August, 2012. The communiqué which was signed by SSANU National President, Comrade Samson Ugwoke, and the National Public Relations Officer, Comrade NAD Aboribo, frowned at the attitude of the federa

SSANU Warns FG Against Fresh Crisis In Varsities Over Earned Allowance The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has warned that the delay by the federal government to review the 2009 agreement it signed with the university- based non-teaching staff union may lead to another round of crisis in the university system. The union warned that urgent steps must be taken by the federal government for the review of the agreement without further delay before it leads to industrial actions and destroy the on-going smooth academic calendar. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 24th regular Executive Council Meeting held at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu State at the weekend, SSANU said the agreement has since been due for review with effect from August, 2012. The communiqué which was signed by SSANU National President, Comrade Samson Ugwoke, and the National Public Relations Officer, Comrade NAD Aboribo, frowned at the attitude of the federa

SSANU Warns FG Against Fresh Crisis In Varsities Over Earned Allowance The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has warned that the delay by the federal government to review the 2009 agreement it signed with the university- based non-teaching staff union may lead to another round of crisis in the university system. The union warned that urgent steps must be taken by the federal government for the review of the agreement without further delay before it leads to industrial actions and destroy the on-going smooth academic calendar. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 24th regular Executive Council Meeting held at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu State at the weekend, SSANU said the agreement has since been due for review with effect from August, 2012. The communiqué which was signed by SSANU National President, Comrade Samson Ugwoke, and the National Public Relations Officer, Comrade NAD Aboribo, frowned at the attitude of the federa

Registered students of Nigerian universities can now get a brand new laptop with N10,000 deposit. This scheme was initiated by the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology. The Federal Ministry of Communication Technology in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency has initiated a Computer Ownership Scheme(COS) to enable registered students of Nigerian universities to acquire a new laptop with top-notch configuration. The Scheme aims to: *.Facilitate students (undergraduates) ownership and accessibility to computers; *.Boost knowledge or build capacity through internet-available educational resources; and *.Enhance the use of personal computers nationally. Under the scheme, registered students have access to a TEN THOUSAND NAIRA (N10, 000:00)grant which will serve as a deposit (for the pay-at-once option) or equity contribution (for the loan option) towards the acquisition of the laptop. Interested students are to register atwww.cosportal.com

NIIT Scholarships 2014 application process in Nigeria has commenced. The 15th NIIT NIGERIA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP is being announced to provide Scholarship assistance to deserving and meritorious students across various disciplines – School Leavers, Under Graduates, Graduates [Unemployed, Under-Employed], Individuals desirous of enhancing their technical skill-sets and students in general who aspire to know about I.T. and career in I.T. The offer is to enable them realize their dream of a successful career in the field of Information Technology and related Industries. TO GIVE THEIR LIFE A NEW COURSE TO FLY HIGH. Eligibility for the 2014 NIIT Nigeria Scholarship All candidates falling in the following classification are eligible to apply for 15th NIIT NIGERIA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: *.“O” Level / “A” Level Certification *.School Leavers *.Undergraduates (those pursuing Graduation) *.Graduates *.a. Individual Professionals who are working and seek Re-skilling programs, *.b. Un-employed *.c.

The National Conference (Confab) Committee on Social Sector chaired by former Minister of Women Affairs, Josephine Anenih, with the immediate past Minister of Education, Ruqayyatu Rufa’i as her deputy has recommended that the results obtained by candidates who sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) should be valid for two years so as to enable candidates get another chance at admission. The committee lamented the circumstance where over 1.5 million candidates jostle for just 500, 000 available admission space yearly, leaving the bulk of one million who are unable to secure admission because of low carrying capacity of the institutions in the country. This issue has been on for years thereby increasing the number of candidates writing the JAMB UTME every year by over 100 percent. The committee recommendation will be debated at the floor of the confab this week and a decision is expected to be made.

2014 NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarships programme application has started. This guide will show you how to apply for the NNPC/ESSO Post Graduate scholarships for 2014. Qualified students of relevant postgraduate studies in Nigeria can now apply online. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) is offering Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue International post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines: *.Geosciences *.Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Marine and Subsea) Essential Requirements for 2014 NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship To qualify, applicants MUST: Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University Must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed E

2014 NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarships programme application has started. This guide will show you how to apply for the NNPC/ESSO Post Graduate scholarships for 2014. Qualified students of relevant postgraduate studies in Nigeria can now apply online. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) is offering Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue International post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines: *.Geosciences *.Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Marine and Subsea) Essential Requirements for 2014 NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship To qualify, applicants MUST: Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University Must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed E

2014 NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarships programme application has started. This guide will show you how to apply for the NNPC/ESSO Post Graduate scholarships for 2014. Qualified students of relevant postgraduate studies in Nigeria can now apply online. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) is offering Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue International post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines: *.Geosciences *.Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Marine and Subsea) Essential Requirements for 2014 NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship To qualify, applicants MUST: Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University Must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed E

Latest information reaching us reveals that the the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB has extended the closing date for the change of Institution and Course. JAMB Candidates who took part in the 2014 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that JAMB official closing date for change of Course/Institution has been extended. If we recalled, Jamb announced Friday, 6th June, 2014 as the expiring date for the change of Institution and/or course for the 2014 session, but the latest report reaching us from JAMB, the deadline is now 13th June, 2014. All Jamb candidates who would like to apply for change of Institution and Course should do so as soon as possible as the date may not be extended further as Tertiary Institutions will soon release the date of their post-utme exercise.

Hosted by American actor/comedianMarlon Wayansand boasting show stopping performances fromTrey Songz, MiguelandFrench Montana; theMTV Africa Music Awards 2014was a big night for music in Africa as Durban, South Africa housed the majority of musical forces across the continent who attended the prestigious ceremony which returned after the long break. But did your favourite nominee take any plaque home? Check the full list of winners after the cut! MUSIC CATEGORIES Best Male: Anselmo Ralph (Angola) Davido (Nigeria) WINNER Diamond (Tanzania) Donald (South Africa) Wizkid (Nigeria) Best Female: Arielle T (Gabon) Chidinma (Nigeria) DJ C'ndo (South Africa) Efya (Ghana) Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)WINNER Best Group: Big Nuz (South Africa) Mafikizolo (South Africa)WINNER Mi Casa (South Africa) P Square (Nigeria) Sauti Sol (Kenya) Best New Act: Burna Boy (Nigeria) Heavy K (South Africa) Phyno (Nigeria) Stanley Enow (Cameroon)WINNER Uhuru (South Africa) Best Live Act: 2f

Former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili is dead. She died this morning in India where she was receiving treatment for Cancer related ailment. The erstwhile National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) boss was flown to India on Sunday, May 11, 2014 for further treatment upon the advice of doctors treating her in Abuja where she was on a national assignment. Her death was confirmed to our correspondent by her media adviser, Mr. Isaac Umunna, this morning. Akuyili who broke down at the on-going National Conference was first attended to by doctors in Abuja but had to travel to India on their advice for further medical attention. According to a statement obtained by THE CITIZEN which was issued on behalf of the family by the former Governor of Ananmbra State, Mr, Peter Obi, he said Akunyili died in a Specialist Cancer Hospital in India this morning at 10 am, Nigerian time, after a two-year battle with cancer. “In spite her illnes

In line with our objectives of building and maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with our host communities, SEPLAT Petroleum Development PLC is offering scholarships to deserving second year undergraduates of all Nigerian Public Universities. Eligibility: * Applicants must be second year students in Federal and State Universities in Nigeria. * Applicants must have at least 5 O’ level credit passes including English and Mathematics at one sitting. * Applicants who are currently on scholarship awards from other companies need not apply. Only students studying the following courses are eligible to apply: * Accountancy * Agricultural Engineering * Agricultural Science * Architecture Business * Administration * Chemical Engineering * Civil Engineering * Computer Engineering * Computer Science * Economics * Electrical Electronic Engineering * Geology * Geophysics * Human Medicine * Journalism * Law * Mass Communication * Mechanical Engineering * Metallurgical Engineering * Petroleu

In line with our objectives of building and maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with our host communities, SEPLAT Petroleum Development PLC is offering scholarships to deserving second year undergraduates of all Nigerian Public Universities. Eligibility: * Applicants must be second year students in Federal and State Universities in Nigeria. * Applicants must have at least 5 O’ level credit passes including English and Mathematics at one sitting. * Applicants who are currently on scholarship awards from other companies need not apply. Only students studying the following courses are eligible to apply: * Accountancy * Agricultural Engineering * Agricultural Science * Architecture Business * Administration * Chemical Engineering * Civil Engineering * Computer Engineering * Computer Science * Economics * Electrical Electronic Engineering * Geology * Geophysics * Human Medicine * Journalism * Law * Mass Communication * Mechanical Engineering * Metallurgical Engineering * Petroleu

The essence of furthering our education into higher institution level is to acquire more knowledge and to be ahead of an average or no learned individual. When we are offered admission into higher institution, the first thing that comes to our mind is“being the best”, but often times we discover that most people fail to realize that because their thought weren’t acted upon. Although it is through that the method of assuming academic success is not applicable to everybody, however, there are specific steps to follow in other to guarantee academic success during your stay in the university notwithstanding the department or course you are into. Below are 8 tips on how to make First Class that can be of great help. 1:Be Determined: Determination is the quality of being determined or firmness of a purpose. Although there are different reason while people enroll into tertiary institution, but be it as it may those different reason are all pointing towards one direction that is “succeeding in

A source from goal.com said Stephen Keshi did not spring any surprises with his selection for Brazil, with the likes of Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo and Echiejile making the cut alongside 19 debutants Nigeriacoach Stephen Keshi has named his 23-man squad players for the Fifa World Cup in Brazil. The reigning African champions will be making their fifth appearance at world football's major showpiece and have been drawn in the same group with Argentina, Iran and Bosnia. Experienced names such as Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Joseph Yobo and Elderson Echiejile who were part of the squad to South Africa 2010 made the final list and will look to make amends for their group stage exit in their last outing. Top scorer of the 29th Africa Cup of Nations, Emmanuel Emenike, Godfrey Oboabona, John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses will be expected to make their World Cup debut when the championship kicks off. There are three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders and seven strikers. Full Sq

Nigeria Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), the NNPC/NAE/OANDO PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. In pursuance of this, NAE invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2013/2014 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories – Nigerian and Overseas. Nigerian Agip ExplorationPost Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme2014/2015 Course of Study Only candidates with offer of admission in disciplines related to the following areas should apply; - Geosciences - Engineering (Petroleum, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Sub Sea, Electrical, Marine, Chemical) - Petroleum Economics - Oil and Gas Law Eligibility To qualify, applicants MUST: - Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Bachelors degree from a recognized Nigerian University. - Must have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas University (based on the category being applied for) for a o

The hon. Dean of students, dr. B.k alese has stated on the futa fm radio, on a program organised by the student affairs, when ask about the school identity card, that the student identity card will be out very soon before the exam starts and he also added that the reason for the delay is because the ID card has some new features on it which has to be properly done to avoid mistakes and complains. Moreover he said student will no longer mark attendance with their mouth any more rather with the identity card He advice student no to cheat during the exam rather study harder and he also wish them success in their exams, so student Should watch out

1.The completely calm and collected guy Preparation level:Incredibly intelligent or have just accepted their fate. There’s always one person who’s completely un-phased by the fact that they’re sitting an exam. That could effect their entire future. Forever. Seriously, why aren’t they panicking?? 2.The person who’s gazing around at everything Preparation level:Lalala… This is probably you as well if you’ve noticed them gazing around. This realisation will then send you into a panicked writing frenzy. 3.The one who asks, “Have you got a spare pen?” Preparation level:Where am I? Coming to an exam without a pen? Impressive. Level up. 4.The person who asks for more answer booklets Preparation level:Superhuman. They can’t have genuinely finished one paper after 15 minutes, definitely got huge handwriting, all other explanations are physically impossible. 5.The hand raisers Preparation level:Done enough revision but still freaking the Bleep out. Like the hellraisers of exams, but not – obviou