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Ashinaga, Japan-based non-profit organization offers scholarship to students from 19 African countries to study for undergraduate degrees at the world’s leading universities in countries such as Japan, US, UK etc Application Deadline: 28th February 2017 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Field of Study: courses offered at candidate’s choice higher institution To be taken at (country): Higher institutions outside of Africa, in countries such as Japan, US, UK etc Eligible Countries: Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Ghana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Sudan, Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mauritius, Somalia, Nigeria, The Gambia. About Scholarship: Ashinaga presents the “Ashinaga Africa Initiative” aiming to provide higher education to 20 brilliant students from 19 Sub-Saharan countries each year, some of which are among the poorest in the world, and encourage them to become leading professionals in their own countries. We search and screen for potential candidates...

Ashinaga, Japan-based non-profit organization offers scholarship to students from 19 African countries to study for undergraduate degrees at the world’s leading universities in countries such as Japan, US, UK etc

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has petitioned Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an alleged N2 billion fraud against ex-Vice Chancellor (VC) of University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Prof. Isiaq Oloyede, and present VC, Prof Abdulganiyu Ambali. In the petition submitted at the EFCC Ibadan Zonal Office, ASUU described UNILORIN as one of the most corrupt institutions, saying it was using stable academic calendar to silence whistleblowers. ASUU called on EFCC to thoroughly investigate allegations against the officials. The petition accused them of pension scam; fraudulent and unremitted deductions; extortion from students; contract inflation and kick-backs, as well as unlawful payments to ex-principal officers of the university. ASUU’s Ibadan Zonal Chairman Dr. Ade Adejumo urged EFCC to investigate what he described as “monumental fraud perpetrated by the administration of the now Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Oloyede and Ambali. T...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has petitioned Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an alleged N2 billion fraud against ex-Vice Chancellor (VC) of University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Prof. Isiaq Oloyede, and present VC, Prof Abdulganiyu Ambali.

This is to inform students and the public that Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma has announced a Christmas break beginning from  December 22nd, 2016. Academic activities will commence January Next year. New students are expected to resume January 8th, 2017 while returning students are expected to resume January 15th, 2017. Posted via Blogaway

This is to inform students and the public that Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma has announced a Christmas break beginning from  December 22nd, 2016. Academic activities will commence January Next year. New students are expected to resume January 8th, 2017 while returning students are expected to resume January 15th, 2017. Posted via Blogaway

The Federal Government has declared Monday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday Dec. 27, 2016 as public holidays to mark the Christmas and Boxing Day. Similarly, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 has also been declared as public holiday to mark the New Year. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau in Abuja on Wednesday. He called on all Christian faithful and Nigerians in general to remain committed and supportive of the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari and urged them to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and peaceful co-existence across the country. The Minister wished all Nigerians at home and abroad, a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year 2017. Posted via Blogaway

The Federal Government has declared Monday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday Dec. 27, 2016 as public holidays to mark the Christmas and Boxing Day.

The West African Examinations Council,WAEC, has released the results of the 2016 Nov/Dec West African Senior School Certificate Examination, (WASSCE). The results were announced by the Head of National Office, Nigeria, Mr Olu Adenipekun According to him, “A total of 66,497 (Sixty Six Thousand Four Hundred and Ninety Seven) candidates, representing 38.50%, obtained credits in five (5) subjects and above, including English Language and Mathematics. “The percentage of candidates that obtained five (5) credits and above including English Language and Mathematics in the WASSCE for Private Candidates in 2014 and 2015 was 29.37% and 20.59% respectively. “19 (Nineteen) visually challenged candidates registered for and sat the examination in Nigeria. From this figure, 4 (Four) candidates, representing 21.05% obtained credit in five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. “Of the total number of 172,699 (One Hundred and Seventy Two Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety Nine) candidat...

The West African Examinations Council,WAEC, has released the results of the 2016 Nov/Dec West African Senior School Certificate Examination, (WASSCE).

The President, Computer-Based Test Centre Proprietors Association of Nigeria (CPAN), Engineer Sage Udibuami, has described the introduction of Computer-based Test (CBT) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), as one giant stride, which has drastically reduced the spate of examination malpractices in the country. Udibuami, who stated this at the association’s maiden press conference, held lat weekend in Abuja, blamed the high rate of exam malpractices on gross moral decadence. He stated that the adoption of CBT as a strategy to eradicate all forms of malpractices in UTME exams has impacted positively on the nation’s educational sector and beyond, he said the CPAN has no regret partnering with JAMB. He disclosed that they have successfully conducted the UTME exams for three years, he further explained that their decision to invest in CBT is to help close the gap of infrastructural deficit in various Centres national wide, following JAMB’s outcry. According to Udibuami, “C...

The President, Computer-Based Test Centre Proprietors Association of Nigeria (CPAN), Engineer Sage Udibuami, has described the introduction of Computer-based Test (CBT) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), as one giant stride, which has drastically reduced the spate of examination malpractices in the country.

The Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof Adamu Abubakar Rasheed, has disclosed that the commission will give approval for the establishment of 150 additional private universities in the next three years. According to him, those calling that establishment of universities should stop are ignorant as the current 152 universities are not enough for a population of over 150 million people. He explained that Argentina’s population of about 44 million has 1705 universities while several other developing counties with lesser population than Nigeria has over 300 universities. "Presently, 243 applications are being processed for private universities, so in the next two to three years, we will have about 150 private universities,” he said. Posted via Blogaway

The Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof Adamu Abubakar Rasheed, has disclosed that the commission will give approval for the establishment of 150 additional private universities in the next three years.

So many students have been wondering if their O'level results have an expiry date just like the result of the Joint Admission And Matriculation Board (JAMB). The answer is, the certificates being issued by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), the National Examination Council (NECO) and NABTEB are valid for life. These certificates shows that you have gone through and completed the secondary education. The certificated is awarded ones and that means it's valid for a whole life time. So if you have been wondering whether or not your O' level result will be valid for admission into higher institution, the answer is yes because your certificate is valid for life and has no expiry date. Posted via Blogaway

So many students have been wondering if their O'level results have an expiry date just like the result of the Joint Admission And Matriculation Board (JAMB).

"How soon not 'now' becomes Never"- Martin Luther Procrastination is indeed a thief of time. In the world today,  a lot of things when used up can be recovered say oxygen  as a case study . It is inhaled daily by Man which is required for his survival and replaced as it is used up. But their is something that can never be replaced when used up (wasted) time. Time is very important as when spent, it can never be reversed. An illustration to Buttress the above statement. Today 12th of December, 2016 can never be seen again until next year that that is another 12th of December would be Next year. So whatever is supposed to be done at that said date, but was postponed cannot be recovered. Another form of procrastination is the avoidance of doing an important task that needs to be accomplished. In order words, doing more pleasurable things in place of less pleasurable ones. Whatever the form  of procrastination, it does one thing which is to deprive you from maximizing you...

"How soon not 'now' becomes Never"- Martin Luther

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMBE) programme of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma for 2016/2017 session. IJMBE is a national examinations body approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and certified by Nigeria University Commission (NUC) as Advanced Level (A/L) examination for seeking admission into higher institution. The IJMBE result qualifies candidates for 200 level admission into Ambrose Alli University or any other Nigerian University via Direct Entry (DE). IJMBE certificate is also accepted by some foreign Universities for admission. Admitted candidates into IJMBE programme are expected to select THREE (3) subject combinations related to their proposed course of study in the University. For approved IJMBE subject combinations for undergraduate courses in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma  click here ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must possess at least five (5) credit pass...

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMBE) programme of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma for 2016/2017 session.

The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 12th, 2016 as public holiday to mark the Eid-el Maulud celebration. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) in a statement signed by the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido,. The Minister called on all Muslim faithfuls and Nigerians in general to cooperate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari, towards building a strong, united and peaceful nation. He equally urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation. Posted via Blogaway

The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 12th, 2016 as public holiday to mark the Eid-el Maulud celebration.

This is to inform all Staff, Students, Prospective Students (ND Part-Time) of Akwa Ibom Polytechnic that JAMB has approved Cut-off point of 150 and above for Evening/Part-Time Programmes. Consequently, all interested Jamb Candidates with Cut-Off Point of 150 and above are by this circular requested to take advantage of this opportunity and enroll into the Evening/Part-Time Programmes. .... Sale of Application form for Evening/Part-time Forms are ongoing and candidates are to visit  http://akwaibompoly.edu.ng  and fill their application form for onward screening interview into the programmes in the 2016/2017 Session. The date of the screening of Evening/Part-Time Candidates earlier fixed for 10th December, 2016 has been postponed. A new date will be communicated to the affected candidates in due course. Posted via Blogaway

This is to inform all Staff, Students, Prospective Students (ND Part-Time) of Akwa Ibom Polytechnic that JAMB has approved Cut-off point of 150 and above for Evening/Part-Time Programmes.

The management of University of Port-harcourt has announced the released of Pre-degree admission list for 2016/2017. Registration and payment of school fees commence at once till 9/1/2017. Students should register in the office of Assistant Director School of Basic Studies. Lectures begin on 12/12/2016. Briefing and orientation is scheduled for 9/1/2017 at the school of Basic Studies’ Auditorium. Posted via Blogaway

The management of University of Port-harcourt has announced the released of Pre-degree admission list for 2016/2017.

We are pleased to announce to you that the Petroleum Technology Development Fund(PTDF) is offering scholarships to Nigerian students who wants to pursue a PhD or Masters program Home and Abroad. Suitable qualified candidates can study at Top Universities in the United States of America, Brazil, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Federal Universities in Nigeria. Eligibility For Masters: - Applicants must be Nigerian - Applicants must have completed their bachelors degree program with a Minimum of second class upper(2.1) 0r (2.2) in oil and gas related fields. - Applicants must be Computer literates. - Applicants must have CREDIT in English language(at least a C6 in WAEC/SSCE or C4 in NECO). - Applicants should not be more than 30 years. - Applicants must have a NYSC discharge certificate. For PhD: - Applicants must be Nigerians - Applicants must have completed their Masters and Bachelors degree program with a minimum of 2.2 in their first degree and a Merit in their second degree. - Ap...

We are pleased to announce to you that the Petroleum Technology Development Fund(PTDF) is offering scholarships to Nigerian students who wants to pursue a PhD or Masters program Home and Abroad.

The University of Edinburgh and Deutsche Post DHL is awarding scholarships to International students who wants to undergo an Undergraduate program in the fields within Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) offered by the University commencing in academic year 2017. The scholarship covers an annual maintenance allowance of £2,000 and is tenable for the duration of the programme of study. Eligibility - Applicants must be an International Student. - Applicants must be admitted for admission into any of these fields : Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Edinburgh. - Applicants must have outstanding academic grades. Application Process Eligible applicants should complete an online application. Application Deadline The application deadline for this scholarship program is on 14th April 2017. For More Information Visit The Scholarship Webpage on www.ed.ac.uk Posted via Blogaway

The University of Edinburgh and Deutsche Post DHL is awarding scholarships to International students who wants to undergo an Undergraduate program in the fields within Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) offered by the University commencing in academic year 2017.