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In order to study abroad, you will need to possess satisfactory English skills. This is a key requirement, not just for immigration reasons but also so you can understand and keep up with the course material. Remember: you will be studying at a higher level than before, under some of the greatest minds in your field, in the world. Therefore, your English skills must be strong so you can do your very best academically. You will have to take an English language test if English is not your mother tongue. There are a few to choose from, each with their own emphasise on different areas of language. You should find out from your university which they would prefer you to take, as well as their acceptance scores. You should prepare for this test well in advance, practising your English skills at every opportunity beforehand. Here are 3 ways you can practise your English without having to read a boring textbook: Converse with English Speakers If you know someone who is fluent in English or has ...

The team of futascholars is using this medium to say happy matricultion to the admirable FRESHERs, the matric which comes up by 10am at the hittop auditorium and the FRESHERs are advice to be in their cooperate white and black as directed by the school, and they are also advice not to be late. So guys we're are using this medium one more time to say happy MATRICULATION AGAIN, so today na today, make we go there go chop rice. See you there.

Here are 7 tips to help every student pass exams, based on my personal experiences: 1. No limiting belief - Remove the limiting belief that you can’t pass. - If you believe you can pass excellently or you believe you will fail, you will surely do - I have seen students under the believe that examiner is their enemy. Please don’t think so. Pass percentage might be low, but students do pass their exams. So, don’t think that you will be in a failure category, never. 2. Understand the structure of paper - First of all, understand the structure of paper – is there any marks allocation to particular topic? - Secondly, if there is marks allocation, is examiner following it? The best thing to do is to review the past five years ago exam papers. - What is the key topic i.e. examiner’s favorite? Is there any article by examiner in the Students’ Accountant or any other relevant student magazine? Study that topic and prepare for it, even if you don’t have interest in it! 3. Taking notes - Prepare...

Seven persons have been feared dead as a result of the heavy downpour in Ibadan, Oyo State. The rain which started at about 9pm on Sunday lasted till Monday left the residents counting their losses. According to the residents of the affected communities in Oluyole Local Government Area of the State said the victims were swept away by the flood while trying to cross a bridge, which, unknown to them, had already collapsed under the water. The impact of the flood was noticeable in areas like Arapaja, Akala new extension, and Lao hospital area where some people reportedly fell into the flood waters when they tried to cross the flood-covered collapsed bridge. Witnesses said some commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators, who were not aware that the bridge had caved in, fell into the flowing erosion and were swept away. An official of the state fire service department, who did not want his name disclosed as he was not authorised to speak, said only two persons were affected. He said ...

THE strike action embarked upon by university lecturers has assumed another dimension as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been dragged before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) over the lingering strike action. The suit, with the number NICW/Abj/242/2013 which also has ministers of labour and productivity, education, finance and justice, as well as secretary to the government of the federation as defendants, was instituted by the registered trustees of Golden Women of Integrity and Vision Association and Mrs. Florence Uche Ojieh. In the suit, the claimants are asking the court to determine whether the strike action embarked upon by ASUU is not illegal and contrary to law and whether members of the union are not bound by the policy of 'no work no pay' and therefore not entitled to their salary during the period of the strike. They also asked the court to determine whether members of ASUU are entitled to continue to retain their employment, havi...

Chelsea midfielder and Nigerian international, Mikel Obi, gets closer to receiving nominations for the Footballer of the Year and the Sportsman of the Year Award in the 2013 edition of the Nigerian Sports Award (NSA) by helping his club side attain a 2-0 victory Fulham at Stamford Bridge. Mikel who scored his first Premiership League goal since he joined the Blues about eight seasons ago playing his 185th league game, made a stunner over the weekend by scoring in the 85th minute which gave chelsea victory over fulham The Chelsea midfielder who won the Footballer of the Year Award in the maiden edition of the award last year, is now up for the two categories against Victor Moses who is currently at Liverpool on loan. Reacting to Mikel's historic goal, Kayode Idowu, General Manager, Unmissable Incentives Limited, organisers of the Nigerian Sports Award, hails the courage of the midfielder for being focused and putting in his best during the long wait to open his EPL goal account. ...

Winner of Glo X Factor, Obianuju Catherine Udeh aka DJ Switch is begging for forgiveness. The 29-year-old fast rising rapper and Geology graduate is apologizing to her family for abandoning her mother and siblings while searching for fame and fortune. She was declared winner of the maiden edition of Globacom sponsored music reality TV show Glo X-factor held in Lagos. In a recent interview, the indigene of Udi, Enugu State, said she felt bad for abandoning home for more than a year while pursuing her music career and now that she has made it, she's asking for forgiveness. "I am sorry mum for being away from home for so long while in search of glory. Now that I am back, I will take good care of you," DJ Switch declares in tears. Switch likened herself to a prodigal son who got opportunities but frittered them away. "I was like a prodigal son who had an opportunity in the past but due to youthful exuberance I mismanaged the resources. Now, I am a better person and ...