The Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State, on Saturday, gave 11 students automatic employment after they graduated with a First Class degree.
Prof. James Ayatse made this disclosure in Dutsin-ma at the maiden convocation of the institution.
Ayatse said that the students graduated from 11 departments in the Arts, Management/Social Sciences and Education faculties.
"I am glad to inform you that the university’s Governing Council has approved that appointment letters of the First Class graduands be issued to them during this ceremony,’’ he said.
49 students graduated in the Second Class Upper Division, 46 in Class Lower Division while four students had a Third Class.
Students who stood out in various fields were also rewarded with schorlaships. Ayatse said 696 students had so far benefited from the scholarship scheme since the inception of the university in 2010, adding that the institution had already mobilised its first set of students for the 2015 Batch ‘B’ National Youth Service Corps.
During his speech, he said that, despite challenges of funding, the objective of the University is to be ranked high among the best tertiary institutions in the world.
The Nigerian student, who was studying in Malaysia was convicted and sentenced by the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja.
Aroke, a student of Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University, Malaysia, was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence; cheque cloning, wire transfer and forgery.
Spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren said he was found guilty on both counts and was sentenced to 12 years in jail for each of them. Both jail terms will be done concurrently.
“Troubles came for Aroke when an anonymous petitioner wrote to the EFCC alleging that the Kogi State-born undergraduate was involved in sundry fraudulent activities on the Internet. The EFCC swung into action and investigated the Internet dealings of Aroke. Investigations showed that he was involved in several romance scam that fetched him a total sum of 4,000 riyadh (Malaysian currency).
Aroke admitted sending the money to Nigeria through one Angela, who later helped him deposit its naira equivalent, N25 million, in a new generation bank”, Uwujaren said, adding that two exotic cars were found in his possession at the time of arrest. They both worth N23 million.
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a. How to develop the attitude and motivation that propel first-class students.
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Complete Guide on How to Write The Joint Admission And Matriculation Board, JAMB CBT 2016/2017 Examination:
If you are yet to write your JAMB CBT Examination, and you are wondering how the setting is, then read the complete guide on how to write the JAMB CBT exam.
This is the best JAMB Computer Based Test Tutorial available online and we leave no stone unturned! It comes with photos as well.
If you are afraid of writing JAMB CBT, follow me as i show you how simple it is going to be.
NOTE: Jamb CBT 2015 Results of candidates who have written the examination already has been released. Jamb send the exam to the candidate’s phone numbershours after the examination.
NOTE: This guide includes procedures with pictures, of using the computer in answering questions during the JAMB CBT Exam.
Take a good look at the picture below and take note of all the labeling done. This is a sample screenshot of JAMB CBT screen when you are set to write Jamb CBT. (Please click on the IMAGE to enlarge)
Do study the photo above very carefully because it displays the hypothetical examination testing panel for JAMB Computer Based Test
Clicking on the above pictures, you will see that the image highlights several buttons which circles round important texts, we will explain what they stand for and you will get full knowledge of it.
Guidelines on JAMB Computer Based Test Tutorial
Step 1: You are expected to go to your centre on time, this will make you know what is going on, and be fully prepared for the examination. You don’t want to come late, sweating like a She-Goat
Step 2: Since you have seen the JAMB Computer Based Test Tutorial Panel figure (above picture), you can navigate through the different functional buttons and areas, and these includes the following:
(a) Subject area: where the JAMB CBT subject taken is located. (b) Time (duration) for the JAMB examination (c) Remaining time you have for the examination. (d) WE urged all candidates sitting for the exam, to check the time lapse and time remaining to be able to complete the exams on time, been aware of the remaining time, will surely help you answer questions faster and know that your time is limited… This will super-charge you to do what you are expected to do – Write! (d) Instruction area: This place, candidates can go and check the instructions pertaining the exams.
Basic Uses of the Mouse When Writing JAMB CBT
Ensure that you put the heel of your hand on the table in front of the mouse. And hold the mouse between your thumb and the ring fingers.
Make sure you put your index finger on the left mouse button.
Also, you you should move the tip of the arrow onto the underlined two. The arrow will become a pointing finger on the computer screen.
You should also note that the arrow automatically becomes a pointing finger, to answer the questions, simply hold the mouse still and lightly click the left mouse button with your index finger or any finger that works best for you.
Understanding the use of the mouse will help you to answer your questions faster and complete the examination before the time given to you elapsed!
To answer the CBT questions correctly, you are required to slide the computer-mouse to the running mouse. Slide the mouse sideways. Do not turn it… Then, click on the running mouse.
Radio Buttons – What Are Radio Buttons?
The circles below are called radio buttons, which is always used in computer examinations, also implemented in JAMB CBT questions.
With a MOUSE you can click the below radio buttons as examples. The buttons will be use as illustrated in the exams panel above, to select the correct answer.
You can click on any of the 3 circles/buttons below to test their functionality.
How To Choose the Correct Answers?
Most times, the questions which comes out inthecomputer based test are in the multi-choice format. Which is also known as the ‘multi Choice Question’.
The candidates who are writing the JAMB CBT examination, will be required to pick the correct answer(s).
You can see an example of how the multi choice question works.
When writing the examination, something very similar like the question below, will show on your screen:
Example: Solve for y.
if y – 2 + 3y = 10
A. 6 B. 5 C. 4 D. 3 E. 2
You can select one of the best answers by: Pressing the letter on the keyboard, After that, you can then click on the radio button with a mouse, or Use the Tab Key(see the tab key image below) to move through the options and then pressing the space-bar to select an option.
Take note here, that only one radio button can be “on” at same time, you can’t select two answers.
For you to proceed to the next page/question, click on the Next button which is located under each questions.
After choosing the best answer to the question, to save time, you should proceed and click the NEXT button to go to see the next question until you are through with every questions.
NOTE: Take note that you can still omit or skip any question which you are not familiar with, or you don’t know the answer to. You still have the option of coming back to answer the question – if time permits!
Theses Universities has been approved by the National University Commission, NUC
S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES
1. Abia State University, Uturu 2. Adamawa State University Mubi 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba 4. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo 5. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 6. Anambra State University of Science & Technology, Uli 7. Bauchi State University, Gadau 8. Benue State University, Makurdi 9. Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu 10. Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar 11. Delta State University Abraka 12. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 13. Ekiti State University 14. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 15. Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe Professor Abdullahi Mahadi 16. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai 17. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni 18. Imo State University, Owerri 19. Kaduna State University, Kaduna 20. Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil 21. Kebbi State University, Kebbi 22. Kogi State University Anyigba 23. Kwara State University, Ilorin 24. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 25. Lagos State University Ojo, Lagos 26. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 27. Niger Delta Unversity, Yenagoa 28. Northwest University, Kano 29. Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye 30. Ondo State University of Science & Technology, Okitipupa 31. Osun State University, Oshogbo 32. Plateau State University, Bokkos 33. Rivers State University of Science & Technology 34. Sokoto State University, Sokoto 35. Tai Solarin Univ. of Education, Ijebu-Ode 36. Taraba State University, Jalingo 37. Technical University,Ibadan 38. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina.
It was an uproar of praise on friday 22 january 2016 as the students of university of agriculture makurdi turned out in mass to worship God in a concert with Owie abutu and many other anointed ministers of the gospel,owie as he is called,ministered in songs and gave so many words of encouragement to students, but the words that got me was when he said "crendentials makes one an employee but potentials make you a leader",he encouraged christian students to showcase their potentials so that life would changed to the glory of God.
The concert which was tagged "EFFICACY OF PRAISE" was hosted by the REDEEMED CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP(RCF),many campus choirs like the DUNAMIS VOICE INTERNATIONAL(DVI),Winners campus fellowship choir in attendance,it was trully an uproar of praise.
Drama was presented by the royal theatre and it was focused on the effect of praise,the drama explained that praise solves problem easier than prayer ,that's to say God enjoys praise more than He does prayer.
Speaking with the organisers of the concert,the president of RCF said that the concert was to touch lifes.
The graduation period is all exciting and celebratory. You get congratulations, you party and have fun. Once it subsides, your real world life begins. You get into the job market and start working. You get a taste of professional life. The best part: you start earning. At this point you may be tempted to buy a house, a car, spend irrationally on your wardrobe, start using your credit cards, neglect insurance coverage, and so on. You are looking forward to an exciting, new lifestyle. These are huge mistakes and need to be avoided at any cost. You need to take care of your finances right away in order to be financially successful later on in life when it matters more.
Plan your budget. You should start with planning out a budget and keeping it updated. You can list down all your regular and necessary expenses such as bills, housing costs, travelling costs and so on. You will get an idea of the proportion of your income that goes into the necessary, unavoidable costs and how much you can afford to spend on other things and to save.
Do not delay saving. You may feel that because your job is not paying you well enough it is okay to not save. That is not the way things work. Try to set out a certain percentage (around 10% would be ideal) of your income and stash it away. Make a savings account and directly have part of income transferred there. Once it has become inaccessible to you, you will not feel that you need that amount and that you cannot do without it. If this percentage is not suitable you can always reduce it, or just save a particular amount each week. The important thing is to save somehow. It will allow you to have an emergency savings account which is a good thing.
Do not buy a car and/or house yet. Everyone wants to own their own car and house. They are like must-have items and it is, of course, good to own one. However, it is not a good deal if you have had to buy it mostly with debt. While borrowing money for car or house is not a problem on its own, it becomes more of a burden when you are already in debt. More often than not, a recent graduate is already buried under student loans andnot qualified to go for a house and car. They should not borrow more to fund their cars and houses. It is just not rational because you already have to give a part of your income to repayments of student loans. Add to that your car and/or house loans as well and it will be a huge load that may become impossible for you to manage unless your job is really, really well-paying.
Pay off your debts. It is important that you try to get done with whatever debts you have as early as possible; house, car, student debts. Make sure to have your financial situation reviewed so that the monthly repayments you are entitled to make suit you. You can also opt for extra payments; even one or two extra per year would be helpful.Similarly, there are other such options available as well. You just have to look around and select the suitable one. The earlier you pay off your debts, the less you will have to pay in the form of interests and you will end up saving a big amount over the years.
A recent graduate, starting out fresh in life, can opt for sensible savings or end up as a debtor. His habits and money decisions will decide his situation. No one wants to be burdened with loans. You have to repay them sooner or later anyway so keeping on borrowing and spending money on things you do not need is a bad idea. It is better to save up and pay off everything you owe before starting to live your life in the style you want.
College is a rut which can devour your money in an instant and leave you with nothing. Proper money management skills as well as embracing expense reduction techniques will ensure a smooth flow of events during your college life. Here are some tips as to how you can manage your college expenses:
1. Choose community college
Commence your education at a community college and then after accomplishing basic courses, you can transfer to a 4-year college which is focused at your specific degree or just go for a community college.
2. Opt for dual enrolment
Talk to your counselor and explore the option of taking few college courses during high school if it is plausible. This will save you a lot of money during college.
3. Choose your housing option
Take a note of the amount you will be spending if you live on-campus or choose to rent an apartment and then decide accordingly. Opt for a cheaper means of accommodation since college is just a temporary place to be in and soon you will be off.
4. Keep what you need
Follow the minimalist rule. Don’t expend on stuff which are of not utmost importance. Buy only that stuff which you absolutely need. After all, the less the budget the more the savings you will have.
5. Save money on food
Instead of wasting money on food, you can cook it. It will prove to be cheaper to cook than spending on meal plans. You just need to learn a few basic recipes and you are set to go. Cooking is more of a time passing method and it keeps you in track off bad company.
6. Buy cheap textbooks
This is one of the best ways to conserve your money. Buy second-hand cheap books or better if you have a laptop, just download the study material. There is no advantage of a new book over an old book. It’s not like the words would change anyway!
7. Get a job
Taking a part time job can help you pay a lot of your expenses plus it gives you some job experience. Find local jobs which are flexible to your free time and then work and earn. It always feels good having that extra dollar.
8. Search for scholarships
Apply for scholarships every year. It’s not just for high school students, in fact college students can try too. It tabulates reduced fees and trickles all the way to reduce expenses too.
9. Reduce your cell phone bill
Try avoiding unnecessary phone calls. Make only those costs which are indispensable. Also choose the phone plan carefully with the least costing.
10. Student discount
Avail student discount on clothes, laptops, textbooks, travels and other stuff. Best way to get the stuff and not pay the full amount.
11. Document your spending
Pay in cash for all stuff and keep a diary of your spending. This will help you to avoid impulse buys.
12. Try being a shopping sniper
This means when go into the store with a list, buy those items and get out of the store as soon as possible. This helps in avoiding salesman and impulse buys.
13. Avoid credit cards
More than often credit cards just encourage unnecessary debts and that too pretty quickly. So be careful with credit cards.
14. Plan your graduation
Decide what you want to be and pay only for those courses which contribute to your required degree.
15. Be careful with your student loans
No need to keep unnecessary debt. If some amount of student loan money left over after paying your school fee, get the school to return the funds. No need adding interest.
President Mahama said he had keenly monitored events at the university since October last year when he attended its 40th anniversary and 31st convocation ceremony.
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has commended the University of Ilorin when the management of the University was in Ghana, paying him a visit, Dailytrust reports.
Mahama said he applauds the University's achievement in academic excellence and their focus on the provision of students' welfare.
President Mahama said he had keenly monitored events at the university since October last year when he attended its 40th anniversary and 31st convocation ceremony.
A statement by the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the University, Mr. Kunle Akogun, said Mahama sees as a remarkable privilege, his recent visit to the institution.
READ: "University of Ibadan is the best" - NUC
"Since my visit to Nigeria last October, I have taken time to constantly monitor the progress of the University of Ilorin. The university stands out as a very distinguished centre of learning.
"Since then, I have been following developments at the school and I have become an honorary member of the institution and we have created a partnership as I have become a part of Unilorin," Mahama said
President Mahama, who was in company of the Majority Leader of the Ghanaian Parliament, Hon. Alban Bagbin, said the invitation by the University of Ilorin also gave him an opportunity to visit his homeland, Offa, after his last visit in 1981.
University of Calabar, UNICAL publish list of Expelled and Suspended Students for 2014/2015 academic session.w
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has expelled nine and suspended four students of the institution over various cases of examination malpractice and misconduct.
This was contained in a post made on the University's official website on Tuesday, 19th January, 2016.
The nine expelled students were found guilty of impersonation while two others were suspended indefinitely for failing to appear before the panel and failing to produce another student suspected to be involved in examination malpractice respectively.
The remaining two students were suspended for one academic session having been caught with extraneous materials in the examination hall.
According to the post, the sanction is with effect from the 2014/2015 academic session. The list was published on the university's official website (www.unical.edu.ng)
Unn supplementary list 2015 is out. The management of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has published additional names to the Third Batch Supplementary and Direct Entry Admission List of candidates offered provisional admission into her various first degree programmes for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.
How To Check UNN Supplementary Admission List:
Simply click the link below to download the pdf document;
Plateau State Polytechnic, PlaPoly Admission List for 2015/2016 academic session is out.
The management of Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi wishes to inform the general public that the admission list for 2015/2016 academic session is now out. The list contains the names of candidates admitted into the HND, Diploma, Pre-ND and Pre-NCE programmes.
How To Check:
Candidates are to check their admission status from the document below;
University of Abuja, UniAbuja Admits 3,900 Students for 2015/2016 Academic Session.
No fewer than 3,900 new students took their matriculation oath during the 2015/2016 Academic Session Matriculation ceremony of University of Abuja (UNIABUJA).
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Micheal Adikwu charged the new students to resist any temptation of involving in cultism, examinations malpractices, truancy and extremism of any kind on campus.
He explained that the university is a place for serious academic pursuit and an embodiment of the highest moral standards, therefore the students are expected to combine the pursuit of learning with strict moral rectitude.
Prof. Adikwu pointed out that failure in any of the expectations of a sound academic and moral character, will render their stay in the university useless to both themselves and the nation at large.
The VC added that the University of Abuja is faced with a number of challenges, which include inadequate or non-availability of some basic facilities, acute shortage of hostel accommodation, lecture halls and laboratory spaces, transportation among others.
