UNIUYO Admits 10, 926 Students For 2016/2017 Session

The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) has admitted 10, 926 students for the 2016/2017 academic session.

Speaking during the event, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Enefiok Essien, charged the new students to be studious and shun all anti-social activities.

“I encourage you to remain positively adventurous throughout your university experience. More importantly, from this moment on, you will shed most of your childish nuances and youthful exuberances and devote your time and energy to your studies.

“What this means is that you must have the right priorities, with your education at the very top. Remember that there will be no bell to ring, no parent to wake you up from bed or monitor your movement. What you need is to be disciplined enough to get prepared for your lectures and other positive social activities on time.”

“Academic work requires peace and order. Crisis leads to loss in property, time and even life; you should know that crisis may keep you on the programme longer than necessary. So, be mindful of what you do. Make sure you individually and collectively pursue peace, harmony and order, so that your academic work can proceed smoothly and you graduate on time.”

He finally reminded them that that degrees are awarded only to deserving students found worthy in learning and character.

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OOU Produces 43 First Class At Its Combined Convocation Ceremony

 

The Olabisi Onabanjo University has graduated 43 first class students at its Undergraduate and Postgraduate convocation which ended on Tuesday 7th February 2017.

The combined convocation produced 5450 graduands, with 4920 and 530 in the undergraduate and post-graduate cadres.

The total number of graduands comprised of 43 first class, 831 second class (Upper Division), also 2445 were awarded Second Class (Lower Division); 1275 fell in Third Class, while 24 were in a pass category.

Speaking on the occasion, the outgoing vice chancellor, Prof Saburi Adejimi Adesanya, described the event as remarkable, noting that in line with his promise at inception four years ago, students were now graduating as at when due.

He mentioned that this was achieved with the help of the governing council, noting that in the last four-and-a-half years, the management has devoted resources, energy and commitment towards fulfilling the promise.

He added that the institution has worked tirelessly to correct the mistakes of the past and the students results have been updated with certificates ready for collection.

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UI Resumption Date For 2016/2017 Announced

Mr Olatunji Oladejo, the Director of Communication, University of Ibadan has disclosed that the institution will begin academic activities on Feb. 18.

Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, quoted the vice-chancellor as saying, “I, on behalf of the Council, Senate and members of the University Management, welcome you to the rather late commencement of the 2016/2017 academic session.

“The 2016/2017 university calendar approved by the senate of the university is to ensure that students arrive Feb. 18, while lectures commences immediately on Monday, Feb. 20.

“The university and I count that you will once again adopt the sense of responsibility to resume for lectures on Feb. 20, having been on vacation since December 2016.

“The university is putting measures and structures in place to alleviate the challenges faced by students in 2016 to ensure that you have sufficient resources and ample time to concentrate on your studies.’’

Oladejo said the vice-chancellor also promised that the university would continue to operate an open and listening policy to guarantee the quality of students’ wellbeing and the concentration of their studies.

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FUNAAB Supplementary Part-time Degree Admission 2016/2017

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the under-listed Part-Time Degree Programmes of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD)
Bachelor of Agriculture with options in:
i. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
ii. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
iii. Agricultural Administration

College of Biosciences (COLBIOS)
Bachelor of Science with options in:
i. Biochemistry
ii. Microbiology
iii. Biological Science

College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS)
Bachelor of Science with options in:
i. Physics
ii. Statistics
iii. Computer Science

College of Food Services and Human Ecology (COLFHEC)
Bachelor of Science with options in:
i. Home Science and Management
ii. Hospitality and Tourism
iii. Nutrition and Dietetics

College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT)
Bachelor of Agriculture with options in:
i. Crop Protection
ii. Horticulture
iii. Plant Breeding and Seed Technology
iv. Plant Physiology and Crop Production
v. Soil Science and Land Management

College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM)
i. Bachelor of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
ii. Bachelor of Environmental Management and Toxicology
iii. Bachelor of Forestry and Wildlife Management
iv. Bachelor of Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology

Entry Requirements
Applicants must possess the minimum entry requirement of five (5) o’level credit passes in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology at one or two sittings in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. Applicants are to note that credit pass in Geography is required for Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology.

Direct Entry
OND and HND certificates with good grades in related courses from institution recognized by the University Senate. Candidates with OND and HND certificates should ensure that their Academic transcripts are forwarded to the Coordinator, Part-Time Degree Programme (FUNAAB) not later than 20th March, 2017.

NATURE OF PROGRAMME
Part-Time Degree Programme is a non-residential programme with lectures holding on weekends at the main Campus of the University. Duration of Programme for Agricultural courses is 7 sessions while 6 sessions is for Natural Sciences.

METHOD OF REGISTRATION
i. Eligible candidates are to access the Federal university of Agriculture, Abeokuta Website (www.unaab.edu.ng) and click on Part-Time Degree Portal or log on to portal.unaab.edu.ng/pt to generate and print their Application invoices stating the payment of a non-refundable fee of Fifteen Thousand naira (N 15,000.00) only (exclusive of bank charges), Reference Numbers and other information.

ii. Candidates should proceed to any of the listed banks (nationwide) on the print-out of the invoice and make payment using the reference number on the invoice.
iii. After payment at the designated banks, candidates are to proceed to FUNAAB Part-Time Degree Programme portal or log on to portal.unaab.edu.ng/pt to complete the processing of application.

iv. Only completed application forms will be considered for admission.

v. No complaint of wrong Bio-data, O’ Level results, OND/HND results or blank photograph would be entertained after submission.

Application Deadline
The sale of Application form closes on Friday 17th March, 2017.

NOTE: The date for the Screening Exercise would be communicated to all the applicants, Direct entry applicants are exempted from the screening. Candidates should also check the FUNAAB Part-Time admission portal to verify the date and venue of the screening exercise.

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LASU Sandwich Admission List (Batch C) 2016/17 Released

The management of Lagos State University has released the list of candidates admitted into its 2016 Sandwich programme.

Admitted candidates are to proceed to the e-payment portal to pay their acceptance fee of N 10,000.00 only on or before February 28, 2017 in order to retain their admission.

The names of admitted candidates are contained on this link: SANDWICH PROGRAMME 2016 PROVISIONAL ADMMISSION LIST (BATCH C)

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FUTA Matriculation Ceremony 2016/2017 Postponed

This is to notify all Fresh Students and the General Public that the Matriculation Ceremony of Federal University of Technology, Akure ealier scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2017 has been postponed.

The matriculation ceremony will now hold on Friday February 17, 2017.

All fresh students should take note of this development.

For further information kindly contact the Students Affairs Division, FUTA.

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YABATECH HND Full-time Admission Screening Date and Details 2016/17

This is to inform all HND FULL-TIME candidates of Yaba College Of Technology (YABATECH) that the screening will come up on TUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY, 2017 by 9AM at various department, they are to come with

1. O level result (Original & Photocopy)

2. ND result (Original & Photocopy)

3. Evidence of 12months Industrial Training.

HND FULL-TIME APPLICATION form closed on the 6th of February, 2017

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FUNAAB Supplementary Part-time Degree Admission 2016/2017

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the under-listed Part-Time Degree Programmes of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD)
Bachelor of Agriculture with options in:
i. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
ii. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
iii. Agricultural Administration

College of Biosciences (COLBIOS)
Bachelor of Science with options in:
i. Biochemistry
ii. Microbiology
iii. Biological Science

College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS)
Bachelor of Science with options in:
i. Physics
ii. Statistics
iii. Computer Science

College of Food Services and Human Ecology (COLFHEC)
Bachelor of Science with options in:
i. Home Science and Management
ii. Hospitality and Tourism
iii. Nutrition and Dietetics

College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT)
Bachelor of Agriculture with options in:
i. Crop Protection
ii. Horticulture
iii. Plant Breeding and Seed Technology
iv. Plant Physiology and Crop Production
v. Soil Science and Land Management

College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM)
i. Bachelor of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
ii. Bachelor of Environmental Management and Toxicology
iii. Bachelor of Forestry and Wildlife Management
iv. Bachelor of Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology

Entry Requirements
Applicants must possess the minimum entry requirement of five (5) o’level credit passes in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology at one or two sittings in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. Applicants are to note that credit pass in Geography is required for Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology.

Direct Entry
OND and HND certificates with good grades in related courses from institution recognized by the University Senate. Candidates with OND and HND certificates should ensure that their Academic transcripts are forwarded to the Coordinator, Part-Time Degree Programme (FUNAAB) not later than 20th March, 2017.

NATURE OF PROGRAMME
Part-Time Degree Programme is a non-residential programme with lectures holding on weekends at the main Campus of the University. Duration of Programme for Agricultural courses is 7 sessions while 6 sessions is for Natural Sciences.

METHOD OF REGISTRATION
i. Eligible candidates are to access the Federal university of Agriculture, Abeokuta Website (www.unaab.edu.ng) and click on Part-Time Degree Portal or log on to portal.unaab.edu.ng/pt to generate and print their Application invoices stating the payment of a non-refundable fee of Fifteen Thousand naira (N 15,000.00) only (exclusive of bank charges), Reference Numbers and other information.

ii. Candidates should proceed to any of the listed banks (nationwide) on the print-out of the invoice and make payment using the reference number on the invoice.
iii. After payment at the designated banks, candidates are to proceed to FUNAAB Part-Time Degree Programme portal or log on to portal.unaab.edu.ng/pt to complete the processing of application.

iv. Only completed application forms will be considered for admission.

v. No complaint of wrong Bio-data, O’ Level results, OND/HND results or blank photograph would be entertained after submission.

Application Deadline
The sale of Application form closes on Friday 17th March, 2017.

NOTE: The date for the Screening Exercise would be communicated to all the applicants, Direct entry applicants are exempted from the screening. Candidates should also check the FUNAAB Part-Time admission portal to verify the date and venue of the screening exercise.

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Top 100 Nigerian Universities And Polytechnics 2017 - Webometrics

Webometrics has released its first edition of the top 100 Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria for 2017.

according to Webometrics has Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in the number one spot, followed by the University of Ibadan in second place.

The list which was released in January 2017 captures in a descending order, the best 100 Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria based on their websites accessibility . The ranking is released by Cybermetrics Labs, owners of the Webometrics, a research group belonging to the Consejo Superior de investigacoues (CSIC), Spain, we present you the top 100 universities in Nigeria.

Below is the 100 top 2017 Universities and Polytechnics according to Webometrics

1 University of Ibadan

2 Covenant University Ota

3 Obafemi Awolowo University

4 University of Lagos

5 University of Nigeria

6 University of Port Harcourt

7 University of Agriculture Abeokuta

8 University of Ilorin

9 Ahmadu Bello University

10 Federal University of Technology Owerri

11 Federal University of Technology Akure

12 Federal University of Technology Minna

13 University of Benin

14 University of Abuja

15 Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti

16 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

17 Bayero University Kano

18 University of Jos

19 University of Uyo

20 Nnamdi Azikiwe University

21 University of Calabar

22 Lagos State University

23 University of Maiduguri

24 Landmark University

25 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike

26 Olabisi Onabanjo University (Ogun State University)

27 Babcock University

28 Rivers State University of Science & Technology

29 Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State

30 African University of Science & Technology Abuja

31 Adekunle Ajasin University

32 Ebonyi State University

33 American University of Nigeria

34 Federal University Dutsin Ma

35 Niger Delta University

36 Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti (University of Ado Ekiti)

37 Redeemer's University

38 Auchi Polytechnic

39 Osun State University

40 Usmanu Danfodiyo University

41 Enugu State University of Science & Technology

42 Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo FUNAI

43 Benue State University

44 Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma

45 Kwara State University

46 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

47 Fountain University Osogbo

48 Lagos Business School Pan Atlantic University

49 Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi

50 Lead City University Ibadan

51 Abia State University Uturu

52 National Open University of Nigeria

53 Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University (Katsina State University)

54 Edo State Polytechnic Usen

55 Delta State University Nigeria

56 Polytechnic Ibadan

57 Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola (Federal University of Technology)

58 Ajayi Crowther University Oyo

59 Yaba College of Technology

60 Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna

61 Federal University Dutse Jigawa State

62 Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun

63 Cross River State University of Science & Technology Calabar

64 Bowen University

65 Bingham University New Karu

66 Federal University Lokoja Kogi State

67 Joseph Ayo Babalola University

68 Elizade University Ilara Mokin

69 Pan African University Lagos

70 Air Force Institute of Technology

71 Nasarawa State University

72 Federal University Otuoke Bayelsa

73 Federal University Lafia Nasarawa State

74 Igbinedion University Okada

75 Akwa Ibom State University of Technology

76 Ondo State University of Science & Technology Okitipupa

77 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai

78 Tai Solarin University of Education

79 Imo State University Owerri

80 Benson Idahosa University

81 Federal University Wukari Taraba State

82 Al Hikmah University Ilorin

83 Federal Polytechnic Ilaro

84 Kogi State University

85 Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja

86 Petroleum Training Institute Effurun

87 Madonna University Nigeria

88 Kaduna Polytechnic

89 Paul University Awka Anambra State

90 Baze University Kuchigoro

91 Bauchi State University Gadau

92 Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta

93 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Anambra State University of Science & Technology Uli)

94 Kano University of Science & Technology Wudil

95 Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja

96 Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education

97 Crawford University Igbesa

98 Veritas University

99 Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo Ohaji

100 Lagos State Polytechnic

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UNICAL Matriculates A total Of 11,003 Students For 2016/2017 Session

The University Of Calabar, Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State - Nigeria has matriculated a total of 11,003 students for the 2016/2017 academic session (4,000 from UTME, 3,600 from DE and 3,403 students CES Consultancy Programmes.

While speaking the Vice Chancellor of the institution disclosed that a total of 20,175 candidates made the University Of Calabar their first choice and scored 180 and above in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination to qualify for the post utme screening exercise.

11,500 of them applied for the post utme screening exercise and only about 7,600 candidates were admitted, 4,000 from UTME and 3,600 from DE.

He advised the new students to take their academic work seriously and work hard to ensure all-round success.

He reminded them that it is the institution policy that students should record at least 75% attendance at lectures as a condition to write the semester examination.

He equally urged them to syn vices the are likely to jeopardize their stay in the institution.

He also revealed that the school is working to increase its carrying capacity to see that more students are admitted and advised admission seekers against clinging to specific courses which they have made several long unsuccessful attempts over the years to gain admission into.

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Fed Poly Nekede Orientation Exercise 2016/2017 Announced

This is to inform all the newly admitted students of Federal Polytechnic Nekede , Owerri that there will be an orientation exercise for new students (ND1 AND HND1).

DATE: 7 AND 8TH (TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY) FEBRUARY 2017.

VENUE: @CEREMONIAL GROUND INSIDE SCHOOL

TIME: 10 O'CLOCK AM.

All newly admitted students are to take note and comply accordingly.

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UNIBEN Matriculates 10,000 Students For 2016/2017 Session

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Friday matriculated 10,000 students for the 2016/2017 academic session.

Speaking at the event the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution, Prof. Faraday Orumwense, warned the students that the institution would not condone all forms of nefarious activities.

He urged the students to obey the university rules and regulations and shun evil vices like exam malpractice, drug abuse, cultism, prostitution and immoral activities that may mar your academic journey in the institution as the authority has zero tolerance for any nefarious act and will apply sanctions against defaulters.

The vice chancellor reminded the new students that they were selected out of the over 100, 000 students who applied for admission, as such they must take their studies very seriously.

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LASU Suspends Student For Cultism and Molestation

The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Prof. ‘Lanre Fagbohun in line with the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee has approved the suspension of Adeyemi Temitope, with Matriculation Number 100832003, Department of Public administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, with immediate effect from the University, pending the outcome of the Court judgement on the case of Cultism and molestation.

This was contained in a statement made available by the information department of the institution on Friday.

The affected student has been warned not to participate in any Socio-Academic activities of the University until the suspension is lifted.

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Read today's newspaper headlines [Friday, February 3, 2017]

 

Find out what is making headlines all over the country from the covers of The Guardian, Vanguard, The Nation and The Punch.

For today, February 3 2017:

THE GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER

Onnoghen urges calm over confirmation as CJN

Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, yesterday appealed to Nigerians to be calm and allow President Muhammadu Buhari a free hand to perform his constitutional duties as they affect his appointment in substantive capacity.

Cameroon beat Ghana to reach Cup of Nations final

Michael Ngadeu and Christian Bassogog both netted in the second half as Cameroon beat Ghana 2-0 in Franceville on Thursday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Jonathan says national confab report, solution to religious crisis

Amid growing religious intolerance, former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained that only the recommendations by the 2014 National Conference could solve the country’s crises.

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VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

2Face Idibia’s planned protest: We ‘ll arrest him, if… – Police
The Nigerian Police, yesterday, said it would not allow the anti-government protest planned by popular music star, Innocent Idibia, (2Face Idibia) to hold in Lagos, just as Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governors Forum, Mr Ayodele Fayose; lawyer and human rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa; among other Nigerians, insisted that Nigerians have a right to freedom of expression.
 

Nollywood filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe arrested for N6.3m forex scam
Less than six days to his appearance before Magistrate A. J. Atunwa at Roseline Omotosho Court House in Ikeja, GRA, for alleged theft of nine iPhone sets, Nollywood filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, who had a celebrated romance with popular actress, Toyin Aimakhu, has been arrested for a case of fraud at the Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos.

661 rifles: Customs invites Maersk Line, APM Terminals

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has invited the shipping line and terminal operator, Maersk Line, and AP Moller for questioning over alleged involvement in the shipment and clearance of 661 rifles seized by the Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone A, of the service.

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THE NATION NEWSPAPER

Acting CJN Onnoghen: stop threatening Buhari

Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen has dissociated himself and his office from the ultimatum handed President  Muhammadu Buhari to recommend him to the Senate for confirmation.

Police teargas Ondo Assembly protesters

Protesters were yesterday teargassed by the police as they marched on the House of Assembly in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

‘Kwarans short-changed in Army recruitment’

The Kwara State government yesterday said about 67 persons allegedly took the states’slots in Army recruitment exercises between 2013 and 2016.

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THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER

Religious extremism could kill Nigeria, Jonathan warns

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said if Nigeria fails to address religious violence and extremism, the menace will destroy the country.

Police can’t stop 2face rally –Fayose, Adegboruwa

The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Governors’ Forum of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has knocked the Federal Government and the Nigeria Police for planning to stop a protest for good governance by a musician, Mr. Innocent Idibia, a.k.a. 2 Face

Film-maker, Seun Egbegbe, nabbed for alleged N6.3m fraud
Barely two months after a popular film-maker, Seun Karim, aka Seun Egbegbe, was arrested for allegedly stealing nine iPhones valued at millions of naira, he has returned to a police station for alleged fraud

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YABATECH Screening Notice To Newly Admitted ND Full-time Students 2016/2017

This is to inform all newly admitted National Diploma students of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) that they are to present Original and photocopies of the following documents to Screening Officers;

1. Data Form Print Out.

2. Result Checker.

3. O Level Results (SSCE/NABTEB/NECO) to be verified and confirmed by the Students Records Department.

4. UTME Result print out.

5. Post UTME Screening print out.

6. Testimonial from Secondary School.

7. JAMB Admission Letter.

8. Acceptance Fee Receipt.

9. Payment History Print Out.

10. Two (2) Reference Letters signed with stamp/seal from any two of:

(a) Imam/Pastor

(b) Senior Civil Servant not below Grade Level 12

(c) Lawyer

(d) Principal of your former Secondary School.

11. Birth Certificate from National Population Commission, Local Government and Hospital.

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Read today's newspaper headlines [Thursday, February 2, 2017]

 

Find out what is making headlines all over the country from the covers of The Guardian, Vanguard, The Nation and The Punch.

For today, February 2 2017:

THE GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER

Stockbroker’s N10 billion scandal rocks stock market

Industry regulators are currently struggling to restore investors’ confidence in the capital market, following what stakeholders described as poor handling of infractions and enforcement of discipline among operators.

FG approves new national tax policy, sets up panel on rising food prices

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new National Tax Policy for the country. The policy is expected to guide the operation and review of the nation’s tax system and provide the basis for future tax legislation and administration.

Foreign reserves hit $28b, CBN warns banks over failed settlements

Nigeria’s foreign reserves have grown to $28.12 billion, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for January 2017. The reserves fell to $23.95 billion in October 2016, stoking fears among foreign investors on the country’s ability to settle dollar-denominated obligations in the midst of falling crude oil prices.

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VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

RECESSION: Foreign investment inflow down by $4.5bn in 2016

There were indications that foreign investors largely shunned Nigeria’s economy in 2016 as foreign investment inflow dipped by $4.52 billion to $5.12 billion, the lowest in nine years, according to data released, yesterday, by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS.

Okorocha should keep quiet when serious govs are talking — Obiano

THE verbal war between Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and his Anambra State counterpart, Chief Willie Obiano, took another dimension yesterday, with Governor Obiano telling Okorocha to keep quiet when serious governors are talking because he (Okorocha) has nothing to offer.

Onnoghen: Presidency warns against blackmail, says Buhari has done nothing wrong

THE Presidency, Wednesday has warned some Nigerians against capitalizing on the delayed transmission of the name of Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen to the Senate to blackmail President Muhammadu Buhari.

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THE NATION NEWSPAPER

Buhari’s power sector revival pill sparks crisis

More than one year after the African Development Bank (ADB) approved $174 loan to tackle Nigeria’s power crisis, the cash remains in the lender’s vaults.

Fed Govt sets up panel to bring down food prices

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday set up a committee, which will suggest ways of reducing food prices. The committee is expected to submit a report to the Council next Wednesday.

Forex trading: CBN to suspend defaulting banks for eight weeks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has tightened its operational guidelines on foreign exchange (forex) trading among banks and other authorised dealers.

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THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER

Arms cash: Obanikoro returns N30m, to pay N417m

A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has returned a fresh sum of N30m to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, with a promise to pay a balance of N417m, The PUNCH can confirm.

FG to raise VAT on champagne, other luxury items

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the revised National Tax Policy. The policy will see the Value Added Tax on luxury items, like champagne, increasing from the current five per cent, among other changes.

Worst leadership is in the church, says Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said there is dearth of good leadership in the country, adding that the church is the worst hit.

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UNIOSUN Releases List Of Expelled Students For Cultism

The Osun State University management at its meeting held on Tuesday, 20th December, 2016, considered the recommendation of the Student Disciplinary Committee on cult related activities involving students and consequently upheld the recommendation that the following students be expelled from the University for participating in illegal and secret meetings organized by a secret society/fraternity and for being members of an illegal association:

01 AKINLOYE Oluwatosin Oluwamayokun (BCH/2013/0013; Dept. of Chemical Sciences, College of SET, Osogbo Campus)

02 AKANJI Olawumi Sulaiman (AGE/2013/0015; Dept. of Agric Econs& Extension, College of Agric, Ejigbo Campus)

03 OWAPETU Abdulrahman Abiola (ANS/2013/0033; Dept. of Animal Science, College of Agric, Ejigbo Campus)

04 ADEBAYO Oluwafemi Rotimi (AGE/2013/0004; Dept. of Agric Econs& Extension, College of Agric, Ejigbo Campus)

05 BABATUNDE Sodiq Oladaride (AGN/2013/0018; Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agric, Ejigbo Campus)

06 AYELAAGBE Oluwadarasimi Favour (ANS/2014/0010; Dept. of Agric Econs& Extension, College of Agric, Ejigbo Campus)

07 OLUWAFEMI Oyewale Christain AGN/2013/0020 Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agric, Ejigbo Campus

The above students are hereby expelled from the University with immediate effect and are also barred from the Campuses of the University.

Copies of expulsion letters have been sent to the Provosts of Colleges, Heads of Departments, Acting Dean of Student Affairs, Head of Security and Parents of the affected students have been duly informed of this development.

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UNIOSUN Resumes Academic Activities, Announces Freshers Orientation 2016/17

This is to inform all students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) that the Management at its meeting of Wednesday, 25th January, 2017 reviewed the closure of the University following students' demonstration caused by Police brutality on two students that happened on Saturday, 21st January, 2017.

Management observed that relative peace has returned to the University and decided that the University be re-opened for normal academic activities on Monday, 30th January, 2017.

It is the belief of the Management that students will reciprocate this magnanimity of re­-opening and fulfill their own obligations by paying their school fees and remaining law abiding.

Orientation programmes for fresh students will commence on Tuesday, 31st January, 2017 and end on Friday, 3rd February, 2017.

Thank you

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MAPOLY To Be Upgraded To A University Of Science And Technology

 

A bill seeking to upgrade Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, (MAPOLY), to a University of Science and Technology has been passed by the Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday.

The motion for the 3rd reading of the bill which is entitled, “A bill for a Law to Provide for the Establishment of Moshood Abiola University of Technology and for Matters of Administration and Discipline of Students Connected Therewith." was moved by the Majority Leader Adeyinka Mafe and seconded by the Minority Leader, Olawale Alausa.

Also, Victor Fasanya, the Chairman, House Committee on Education, Science and Technology, moved the motion for the adoption of the report of the committee set up for that purpose and was seconded by Adejuwon Olufowobi.

While presenting the report of the committee, Mr. Fasanya described the bill as historic, adding that it would encourage the people of the state to venture into science and technology.

“We need to encourage our people to go into science and technology so that we have entrepreneurs like they do in other advanced country.

“The university will have two deputy vice chancellors , academic and administration, while the registrar should be the secretary of the Governing Council.

“The compulsory age of academic staff of the university shall be 65 years except for persons on professorial cadre which shall be 70 years, ” he said.

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LAUTECH ASUU Yet To Commence Academic Activities Despite Resumption, Gives Conditions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso chapter, on Monday stated conditions that must be met before the ongoing industrial action will finally come to an end which will see academic activities fully resume in the school. It will be recalled that the school announced January 27th, 2017 as the reopening date of the school. However, ASUU rejected the resumption date, declaring that it had not called off its industrial action which began on Sept. 19, 2016. According to the chairman of ASUU LAUTECH chapter, Dr Biodun Olaniran, while the school had resumed, academic activities were yet to commence as a result of the ongoing strike. In his words, “Government should provide an agreeable plan of defraying the indebtedness of the outstanding N7.1 billion to the university. “They should issue a clear commitment to the settlement of arrears of sundry allowances accumulated over the years,’’ he said. “Salary is not the real issue. Our major demand borders most on the funding of the institution. “Internally Generated Revenue can never be a substitute to the funding of the university,’’ he said.

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HAPPY NEW MONTH

Always remember to never forget and never forget to remember that your resolution to be successful is more important than anything. Drive your eyes heart with motivation and go into this new month to achieve great things. From all of us @ Luhas Group we wish you a Splendid New Month .

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NYSC Notice To 2016 Batch B Stream II Corps Members On Name Correction

The management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) wishes to inform 2016 Batch B (stream II) that uf there is any error, ommision or duplication in their names, that they should kindly proceed to APPLY FOR NAME CORRECTION at the ICT UNIT of your Orientation Camp if you're yet to do so. Alternatively, they can log in to their accounts dashboard and APPLY FOR NAME CORRECTION. This information is for ONLY REGISTERED STREAM II Corps Members please. Please treat as IMPORTANT and URGENT. Kindly Ignore of you've applied earlier.

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FG Reminds ASUP Of "No Work, No Pay" Policy Amidst Its Warning Strike

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has reminded the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), who are currently on a warning strike of the ‘no work, no pay’ policy of Federal Government. In his words, “I wish to remind the trade unions that there is nothing like a “Warning Strike” in our National Industrial Relations System (NIRS) - a strike is a strike and is subject to all the rules governing strike in the world of work. “Accordingly, the provisions of Section 43 of the Trade Disputes Act, CAP. T8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), 2004, will apply regarding the law of “No Work No Pay’’ by workers/employees notwithstanding any other circumstances in any section of the Act.” He urged the union to suspend the strike action and embrace dialogue as the government is fully ready to dialogue with them.

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