The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) 2018/2019 List Of Approved UTME CBT Exam And Registration Centers | Updated

The Joint Admission Matriculation Board [JAMB] wishes to inform the general public and all 2018 UTME Prospective candidates that the approved UTME and Direct Entry 2018/2019 CBT registration centers across the 36 states including the FCT have been published. Candidates can access the list of approved 2018 CBT registration centers in pdf file attached. Download and view on your pdf enabled phone or computer below; DOWNLOAD COMBINE/UPDATED 2018 CBT LIST HERE

The Yobe State University, YSU 2017/2018 Pre-Degree 1st & 2nd Batch Admission List Out

The Yobe State University has released the first and second batch admission list of candidates offered provisional admission into the university’s pre-degree programme for the 2017/2018 academic session. How To Check YSU Pre-Degree Admission List. To view Yobe State University 1st and 2nd batch pre-degree admission list, follow the appropriate links below: YSU 1st Predegree List Click Here (pdf link)  YSU 2nd Predegree List Click Here (pdf link) Note: Registration will commence 13TH November, 2017. Visit www.ysu.edu.ng to print your admission letter online

Incredible! FIFA Sells 742,760 Tickets Matches In The First Round Of Sales Before Russia 2018 Draw

Fifa has sold 742,760 match tickets in the first round of sales for the World Cup before Friday’s draw for the finals. The majority of ticket applications came from host nation Russia with 47% from other countries. Prices range from £79 for a second-round group match to £829 for the final. Russian residents have a special category with tickets starting at £17. A second phase of sales will run from 5 December until 31 January 2018. Fans from the United States, Brazil, Germany, China, Mexico, Israel, Argentina, Australia, and England are in the top 10 teams for most applications “We are very pleased with the results of the first sales phase,” Fifa’s head of ticketing Falk Eller said. “They confirmed the great interest sparked by the World Cup in Russia – both at local and international level.” A total of 2.5 million tickets will be made available for the 64 matches played in 12 different grounds located in 11 Russian cities. Fans can submit their applications via the Fifa website for the second round of sales. The most expensive ticket for the 2018 World Cup final at £829 is a £151 increase on the equivalent ticket at the Brazil 2014 final in Rio de Janeiro.

Promoting Integration And Coexistence: Marry A Kenyan And Get Visa On Arrival – President Kenyatta Tells Africans

Kenyatta is currently promoting integration and coexistence by the mass allocation of visas to foreigners on the condition of marriage. President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Tuesday that any African can get a visa on arrival in Kenya, and will be free to settle in the country if they marry a Kenyan, removing restrictions on some nations. If you wish and find a willing partner, you can marry and settle in Kenya, he said during his inauguration address after being sworn-in for a second term in office, saying the move was designed to cement African ties. According to him:  This commitment we make again with no requirement for reciprocity.

Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun FUPRE 2017/2018 1st Semester New Resumption Date Released

This is to inform the general public especially all students and staffs of Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun that the management has released the new resumption date for 2017/2018 academic session. All students are to note that Wednesday 29th November, 2017 has been approved as the new resumption date for the returning students for 2017/2018 Academic Session. Resumption date for fresh students shall be announced in due course. Please Inform Others.

Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna State, NDA 70th Regular Course Admission Form Released

Application are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the 70th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA),Kaduna State Admission into NDA is open to both Male and Female Nigerians. Screening Test Date and Requirements The screening test will be conducted as phase one of the Post-UTME screening and is scheduled to hold on “Saturday 19th May, 2018“ Therefore, all eligible candidates are to bring along their Acknowledgement Form, Screening Test Admission Card, JAMB result slip and TWO (2) postcard sized (35 x 5 inches) photographs to the Screening Test Centre. The photographs should show only from the chest upwards and should contain the candidate’s Name, JAMB Reg No, State, Screening Test Centre, Course of study and Signature at the back. Only successful candidates at the NDA Screening Test will subsequently be invited for the Armed Forces Selection Board (phase 2 of the screening test) following which the list of admitted candidates will be published. Nature and Duration of Training Candidates admitted into NDA for Regular Course wilt , undergo military and academic training as Officer Cadets for a duration of 5 years for Nigerian Army cadets 4 years for Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air force cadets. On successful completion of training, graduands will earn a honours degree in a core discipline (B.Sc, BEng, BA). They will equally earn a Presidential Commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Administration All Regular Course cadets will train in NDA and the cost of their administration and logistics will be borne by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Reference Materials In response to requests from candidates for reference materials, the Academy has offered a Compendium of Past Questions & Answers at a token fee to interested candidates. This can be purchased from the Registry, NDA. Screening Test Conditions Only candidates who satisfied the admission requirements and must have the UTME score of 180 for Arts & Social Sciences and Science while 210 score for Engineering courses will be enabled to print the Screening Test Admission Card and participate in the NDA Screening Test at the Centre of choice. Requirements for Admission into Academic Departments of the Nigerian Defence Academy To be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), a candidate must have the following: Minimum of 5 credit passes at SSCE (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) or GCE ‘O’ Level obtained in not more than 2 sittings relevant to the Faculty of their choices. Credit in English Language and Mathematics. At least two supporting relevant credits to the compulsory credits in Faculty of Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences while that of Faculty of Science is shown in the columns for compulsory and relevant credits. However, only one supporting relevant credit is required in the Faculty of Engineering. Be at least 17 years old and not more than 21 years old as at the month of August in the year of entry into the Academy (2018). Note that candidates who desire to join the Nigerian Air Force must be between 17 and 18 years old at entry, and also the Nigerian Army has suspended the enlistment of female candidates in her Regular Combatant programme in NDA. Must not be less than 1.68 metres tall for male and 1.65 metres for female. Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral character. Must be single male or female without legal obligation to support any child or other individuals. Present a Certificate of State of Origin obtained from a Local Government Area or a Certificate of State Indigeneship from the Office of the State Governor. Working knowledge of French Language will be an added advantage. Furthermore, candidates are to note the following: Candidates awaiting results are not qualified. Application forms submitted without results will not be accepted. Only examination results of not more than 5 years old from the date of examination will be accepted. Currently, admission into the Academy is for both male and female Nigerians only, and is limited to Army and Navy in the case of female candidates. A.) Course Requirements for Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 1.) Course: B.Sc Accounting General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Accounting and Mathematics Relevant Credits: Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Geography History and Economics 2.) Course: B.Sc Economics General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Economics and Mathematics Relevant Credits: Accounts, Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Geography and History 3.) Course: BA French General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, French and Mathematics Relevant Credits: Economics, Geography, Government, Civic Education, History, Arabic, CRK/IRK and any Nigerian Languages 4.) Course: B.Sc Geography General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Geography and Mathematics Relevant Credits: History, Economics, Government, Civic Education, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (preference will be given to those having credits in social science subjects) 5.) Course: BA History and War Studies General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, History or Government/Civil Education and Mathematics Relevant Credits: Economics, Geography, Commerce, French, Literature in English, CRK/IRK and any Nigerian Languages 6.) Course: B.Sc Political Science and Defence Studies General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Government/Civic Education and Mathematics Relevant Credits: History, Economics, French and Geography, Literature in English, CRK/IRK and any Nigerian Language 7.) Course: B.Sc Psychology General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Biology and Mathematics Relevant Credits: Economics, Government, Civic Education, Chemistry and Geography B.) Course Requirements for Faculty of Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies 1.) Course: BSc Intelligence and Cyber Security Studies General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Physics and Mathematics Relevant Credits: Economics/Geography Chemistry/Biology, Computer Studies 2.) Course: Logistics and Supply Chain Management General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Economics and Mathematics Relevant Credits: Chemistry, Government, History and Geography or Accounting C.) Course Requirements for Faculty of Engineering 1.) Course: B.Eng Civil General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Relevant Credits: Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography and Building Engineering Drawing 2.) Course: B.Eng Electrical and Electronics General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Relevant Credits: Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Electronic Engineering and Basic Electricity 3.) Course: B.Eng Mechanical General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Relevant Credits: Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology and Geography D.) Course Requirements for Faculty of Science 1.) Course: B.Sc Biological Sciences General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry Relevant Credits: Any one of the listed subjects: Physics, Further Mathematics or Agricultural Science 2.) Course: B.Sc Chemistry General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Relevant Credits: Any one of the listed subjects: Biology or Further Mathematics 3.) Course: B.Sc Computer Science General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics and Physics Relevant Credits: Any two of the listed subjects: Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Biology and Computer Studies 4.) Course: B.Sc Mathematics General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics and Physics Relevant Credits: Any two of the listed subjects: Chemistry, Additional/Further Mathematics and Biology 5.) Course: B.Sc Physics General Requirement: 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics Compulsory Credits: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Relevant Credits: Any one of the listed subjects: Biology, Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing and Agricultural Science Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates are to visit: http://ift.tt/2zRdCs7 apply. When the page opens, Click “Purchase Access Code” and fill in their details to pay for their application via REMITA after first obtaining their ORDER ID and REMITA Retrieval Reference (RRR) Code in the sum of N3,500.00 only. Please note that only payment against RRR Codes generated via the application portal would be accepted. Submission of Applications Applications forms are to be submitted together with the scanned SSCE results online. On submission of the online application, candidates are to download an Acknowledgement Form. Applicants applying for admission into NDA must also apply to the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), and must select NDA as first choice institution. Such applicants are expected to sit for the Jamb Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). Application Deadline 9th February, 2018.

The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti 2017/2018 Academic Session ND Part-Time Admission List Is Out

This is to inform all candidates who applied for admission into The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti that the management has released the National Diploma (ND) part-time Admission List for 2017/2018 academic session. Candidates are to follow the procedures below to check their admission status. How To Check Your Admission Status 1. Visit the admission checking portal via http://ift.tt/2hb3te0 Enter your Application Number in the space provided. Click Verify to check your admission details. Congratulations to the admitted candidates!!!

A Must Read: These are some tested and trusted Nine Steps To Increase Your Savings In No Time

These are some tested and trusted measures to boost savings especially in an austerity period in Nigeria where recession is key. Although there are no magic tricks to make you into an instant millionaire, there are a few ways you can become more organised and change your habits to help build up your savings account in no time. No matter how much debt you have or how little money you make, financial freedom is attainable for anyone, and these nine easy steps will help you get there, according to www.mint.com. Make a realistic budget Making a budget isn’t difficult, but it can seem daunting if your finances need a big overhaul and you’re desperately trying to build up your net worth. There are plenty of helpful budgeting tools to get you on the right path, but the most important thing to remember is to make your budget realistic. When you’re trying to decide what to cut from your current spending, look for things you know you can live comfortably without. That means getting rid of your magazine subscriptions, cable, home phone, trips to the nail salon, or anything else that’s more of a want than a need. After you’ve made those cuts, divide your income into three piles: one to pay your bills and basic necessities with, one for savings, and one just for fun. Too strict of a budget will drive you crazy, and the best way to maintain good financial habits is by rewarding yourself, even if it’s just with a fancy latte or new outfit from time to time. Set specific savings goals Even if you make the most amazing budget in the world, without setting any specific savings goals, the chances of you actually sticking to your budget are pretty slim. Do you want to save up to buy a home? Pay down your student loan or credit card debt? Quit your job so you can backpack around Southeast Asia for a year? Whatever your goals are, give them price tags and deadlines to give your budget purpose and to keep you motivated. Set it and forget it The great thing about online banking is that for almost everything, you can set it and forget it. If you want to allocate 10 per cent of your income for retirement savings and five per cent to your down payment fund, set up transfers every pay cheque so that money goes exactly where it needs to automatically. This will help reinforce the habit of paying yourself first, and will save you time and effort as well. Spend with credit, not debit Many people are wary of using credit cards since it can lead to hefty debts if not used responsibly, but not only are they generally more secure to use than debit cards; they can also make you money that you can put directly into savings. Depending on the cash back credit card you get, for every dollar you spend, you’ll get money back either directly onto your card or in cheque form. Now that’s just easy money. Keep tax deductions in the back of your mind If it’s not tax season, write-offs may be the last thing on your mind. However, if you want to maximise your tax refund at the end of the year to top up your savings account with, you should always be thinking about possible deductions. For instance, if you take transit daily, you may want to consider buying a monthly pass instead of individual trip tickets because passes can be written off. Same with donating to charities, as long as you keep the receipts and the charity is government-registered. Know your worth and be paid for it Although sometimes you might just be thankful to have a job, it’s important to know your worth and be paid accordingly. Do some research to see if you’re being paid the median salary for your current role, and if not, it might be time to ask for a raise or look for a new job that pays better. Remember, the more money you make, the more money you can put into savings. Get a side gig Many people these days have second jobs or side hustles to supplement their full-time income, and it’s a great way to accelerate your savings, too. Are you a natural craft-maker? Maybe you should consider selling some of your crafts. Do you enjoy concerts and sporting events but don’t want to pay for them? Why not find a part-time job at night working at the stadium? Invest, invest, invest Putting money into savings is important, but to make sure that money grows or even just maintains its worth over the years with inflation, you need to have an investment strategy. The more you save, you need to make sure that big chunk of change is put to good use, and that might mean putting it into bonds, stocks, or other investments. Make some sacrifices Above anything else, the oldest trick in the book to build up your savings account is to make some sacrifices. That might mean cutting some creature comforts from your life for a while. It might mean cutting back on eating out or participating in social activities. No matter what, at the end of the day, all of those sacrifices will be more than worth it. Not only will you be a heck of a lot richer for doing it, but you’ll never have to waste another night losing sleep worrying about money. If you are really serious about getting on the right track financially and building up your savings account, these nine tips will definitely help steer you in the right direction. Regardless of your age or current financial situation, right now is always the right time to start curbing those bad spending habits and planning for a richer and more fulfilled future.

Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE 2017/2018 Acceptance Fee Payment & Registration Procedure For Fresher Students

This is to inform all candidates offered provisional admission into Federal University Oye-Ekiti that the management has announced the acceptance fee payment and registration procedure for 2017/2018 academic session.  Candidates are to follow the procedure below strictly to pay their acceptance fee and register. Important Note: All Registration Exercise are Strictly Online and no Examination will be required at any time. Step 1:You are required to accept this Offer on or before 4th December 2017. Details of registration procedure are as follows:. Step 2:Logon to http://ift.tt/2iiCe5J login with your JAMB Registration Number   Note: You will be required to Login using Jamb Registration Number e.g 76510415CA Step 3:Upon Login Click on “Check Admission Status” to check admission status. If admitted, click on the “Accept Admission Offer” button to commence initial registration rights on the “Undergraduate Portal” Step 4:Once “Admission Offer” is accepted, an account will be created for automatically on the undergraduate Portal and a password change will be required. Step 5:Note that your initial password is “password”, provide any desired password of your choice in the new password fields to change your password. [Note: Ensure to choose password you can remember.] Note: An Email containing the details of your new account setup will be sent to your mail for future reference incase you forget. Step 6:Once password is changed successfully, you will be prompted to login again using your JAMB RegNo and your newly created password. Step 7:Your profile details will pop-up for you to confirm and validate your information. You will be allowed at this point to change your passport if you desire to change it. Note: Ensure to use a valid email Address and Phone Number. Frequently check this mail for updates and information from time to time Step 8:After updating your information, a confirmation link will be sent to your email box provided. Logon to your E-mail and click on the account activation link. Step 9:Upon account validation you will be required to pay a non-refundable sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Naira (N35,000.00) only as Acceptance Fee Step 10:After payment of Acceptance fee, Print Out your Admission Letter and get the under listed documents ready for screening: Admission letter (coloured) POST UTME Screening Registration/result Slip Acceptance Fee receipt Two passport Photographs One Office Flat file Photocopy of UTME 2017 Result Slip Photocopies and Original copies of O’level results uploaded during the screening exercise Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age Medical Certificate from FUOYE Health Services Unit Step 11:Once your screening is completed log on to the portal to print out your Screening Certificate for onward Registration Important Information Do not pay school fees until you have been screened accordingly. Failure to follow the afforementioned instructions is strictly at your own risk. If at anytime you seek clarification, send an email and clearly state your registration Number in all your mail accordingly to: support@fuoye.edu.ng or use our online Chat support system.

Yobe State University, YSU Diploma Admission Form for 2017/2018 Academic Session Now Available For Sale

Yobe State University, YSU diploma programme admission form for the 2017/2018 academic session is now on sale. The management of the Yobe State University (YSU) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Diploma programmes of the institution for the 2017/2018 academic session. YSU DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES. 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN SHARI’A & CIVIL LAW 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN ARABIC & ISLAMIC STUDIES 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN CRIME MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION AND CONTROL 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL POLICY & ADMINISTRATION YSU DIPLOMA ADMISSION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. Candidates must pass three relevant O’ Level subjects at credit level in WASSCE, SSCE, GCE or their equivalent in examinations administered by WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS or cognate bodies at not more than two sittings. At least two credits must be relevant to the course applied for. HOW TO APPLY FOR YSU DIPLOMA ADMISSION. Make a non-refundable payment of N5, 100 into Account name/Number: YSU CONSULTS STUDENT REGISTRATION/00226614491 GT Bank Plc Damaturu Branch and obtain a scratch card for the application. Sales of scratch cards starting from 30th November. Visit the university website to apply online. Note: To qualify for Degree programme at Yobe State University Damaturu, graduates of our Diploma programmes must remedy their O’ Level deficiencies. Candidates are enjoined to do so during the period of the Diploma studies so as to obtain the minimum entry requirement for degree programme of five O’ Level credits in relevant subjects.

Yobe State University, YSU Diploma Students Graduation Result 2016/2017

Yobe State University, YSU diploma students graduation result for the 2016/2017 academic year. The Consultancy services unit of Yobe State University, Damaturu has release the Graduation result of Diploma Students for the 2016/2017 academic year. YOBE STATE UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA STUDENTS GRADUATION RESULT. Check the document below for your result. Follow the link below in-case your device can’t display the document above (Note: You will however need a device that is capable of opening PDF files to access the list). CLICK HERE (.PDF)

Woman Kills Church Member With Her Car While Answering Phone Call In Isolo (Read Details)

A Nigerian woman by name Mrs. Obiageli Ezeanowiyi is in serious trouble after she reportedly killed her fellow church member in an accident while she was allegedly driving and receiving phone call. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>According to PM Express, Ezeanowiyi lost control of the car and killed the victim known as Madam Chichi on their way to church. The tragic incident took place at Jakande Estate junction at Okeafa, Isolo close to St. Peters Catholic Church where both were members and belonged to the Adoration Ministry organised by a popular Catholic priest. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The suspect has been arrested and detained at the police station and she is now facing murder charge because of the manner the accident happened. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>It was gathered that the late Madam Chichi who ran a popular joint and lived at Isolo, was going for Sunday adoration service before the incident happened. The deceased was said to have got to Jakande junction and was trying to get another tricycle that will take her to the church. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>However, while she was still standing at the bus stop, Mrs. Obiageli who was driving her Nissan Pathfinder SUV ran into her and killed her instantly. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>Eyewitnesses at the scene of the incident alleged that Mrs. Obiageli was answering phone call while driving which made her to lose control and hit the woman while driving to the church. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>Meanwhile, her corpse has been taken to Isolo mortuary for autopsy report while Obiageli reported herself to the police who detained her at the police station. The Pathfinder SUV which Obiageli used to kill Chichi was also recovered and parked at the Ejigbo Police Station as exhibit. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The suspect, Obiageli is still being detained at the Ejigbo police Station as police detectives prepare necessary papers to charge her to court for murder. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>However, members of the church, both relations and neighbours were seen around the station trying to find a peaceful solution to resolve the matter. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The late Madam Chichi hailed from Mbano in Imo State and had three children before she died on Sunday.

President Buhari Did Not Order Us To Clear Salary Arrears – Governors

The 36 governors under the umbrella of Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, yesterday denied reports in some media, that President Muhammadu Buhari has given them matching order to pay workers their salary arrears before Christmas. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>There was a discordant tune between the Chairman of Progressive Governors Forum and governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on whether President Buhari ordered that salary arrears should be paid before Christmas. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>While Okorocha had said the order from the President was to clear the salaries with the expected payment of 50 percent Paris Club balance, El-Rufai said the Paris Club refund was not enough to clear salary arrears especially for states that were owing as there was no additional money to be given to such states apart from their fair share of the refund. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>But the NGF in a statement signed by Abulrazque Barkindo, Head, media and public Affairs, said, “No mention of all workers arrears, was ever made, by President Muhammadu Buhari.” < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The statement quoted the President as saying, “For Nigerians without sources other than their salary, I am concerned that workers should be able to pay rent, school fees, buy drugs and take care of their families. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>I am so much concerned that people should have something to eat for Christmas.” It explained that “The governors had appealed to the president to once again authorize the Finance ministry and the other officials to hasten the payment of the remainder of the Paris and London Club loan refunds as they had factored the monies into their 2018 budgets. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>“President Muhammadu Buhari’s instruction that the money be paid before Christmas however draws its background from the series of delays in the previous disbursements to the states by the Finance Ministry, which by commission or omission had exacerbated and indeed increased the number of months that workers are owed salaries. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>“For example, the first bailout that President Buhari approved was not paid until October, four months after the president had given approval for the money to be paid. It was the same practice with the first tranche of the Paris-London Club repayment, which was approved in mid 2016 but took until December 2016 to hit the states’ accounts. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>“It is imperative to add that the Paris–London funds were legitimate funds of the states and not loans as several sources had thought. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>“Barring any such happenstances, however, governors, who are equally very worried about their workers’ plights, are ready to wipe away workers tears by paying their emoluments before Christmas.” < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The governors pledged to work assiduously towards ensuring that they make workers happy by paying their emoluments before the commencement of the Yuletide season. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>They hinged their pledge on the instruction by President Buhari that governors should be paid what was due to their states to ensure that workers spend Christmas with money in their pockets and a smile on their faces. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>According to the statement, “This presidential directive was issued at a meeting between the governors and the president which held at the Aso Rock Villa, on Monday. …

Lagos Rice Said To Affect Sperm Count (Read How)

A damning allegation has been made about the celebrated Lake Rice in Lagos which has been reported to be detrimental to human health. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The duo of award-winning agribusiness expert, Anita Okoro; and Special Adviser to Lagos State Government on Food Security, Mr. Ganiu Sanni, have expressed disparate opinions over the standards of Lake Rice, Punch reports. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>While Anita argued that Lake Rice needed improved processing, the Special Adviser countered that the rice was safe enough for consumption; adding that it does not cause male consumers to develop low sperm count. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>They both spoke at the fifth annual lecture organised by the Lagos State Polytechnic Alumni Association, entitled, ‘Agriculture and its value chain potentials: Challenges and way forward.’ < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The lecture, which held on Tuesday, had experts speak on the development of agriculture and rice processing in the country. Speaking on the title, ‘Rice processing, empowerment and safety,’ Anita explained that her research showed that the processing of Lake Rice was faulty. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>Anita, who is the initiator of ‘We_have_rice,’ said, ” Lake rice is actually chemical- and preservatives-free; but there is something that is wrong with the processing that you people (Lagos State Government) don’t know.” < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>Narrating her experience in rice production business, she said, ” I was in Kebbi where I have my farm and went to a processing company dealing with rice, which I will not mention. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>I was there to research how they process Lake Rice. From my research, the rice needs to be well processed. I rest my case. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>Those handling it need to know how to identify a very good paddy. There is also a challenge with milling in Nigeria and that is because of inadequate equipment. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The northerners do abuse us that we (those in South West) are not wise enough. The kind of rice they bring to us from other countries are not safe. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>They contain chemicals that cause low sperm count and it is also affecting us. It is better to take local rice that are well processed.” < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>Responding, Sanni faulted Anita’s position on Lake Rice. He explained that the production of Lake Rice aided jobs creation and ensured food security. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>Sanni, who is the chairman of the discussion session, said,  < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>” I cannot sit here and such a comment on Lake Rice will be made and I will not reply. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>Kebbi State having a large expanse of land and Lagos having the market, we collaborated. That was after we searched all the South Western states and found no major mill. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The quality of rice given to us is not a bad one, as against the imported ones. Lake Rice is fresh, 100 percent natural, no additives, no chemical preservation. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>It doesn’t cause low sperm count. Instead, we are using it to generate thousands of jobs.”

Ekiti Begins Demolition Of Abandoned Houses

Ekiti State Government on Tuesday says it has begun demolition of structures considered to be posing high security threats to residents. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The State Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun, said this while addressing journalists at the end of the first day of the exercise in Ado Ekiti. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>According to her, all abandoned houses providing shelter for all manners of criminals would be affected. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>She added that the state would also construct modern car parks so as to ease traffic congestion, especially in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>Ogun said government felt it was not enough to arrest drivers for parking along the roads and make them to pay fines without providing alternative parking spaces for them. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>According to her, the present administration in the state was determined to leave the state better than it met it, saying this gave rise to why it embarked on many legacy projects. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The Commissioner who dispelled insinuations in some quarters that some of the projects, especially the first Flyover in the state, currently under construction in Ado Ekiti were misplaced priority, said the plan of the Governor Ayodele Fayose-led administration was not to limit scope of development to the present day alone, but to also strategise against the future by tackling some of its future infrastructure needs. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>” It is ridiculous for some people to be criticising the governor for embarking on the flyover project because of what they perceived to be a waste or outright undesirability of such. < p style=”margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;”>The question we are also asking them is that: is it normal for any responsible government to wait till when the vehicular traffic of Ado Ekiti will become as congested as the scenario in Lagos before we will start thinking of constructing a flyover?”

Bayero University Kano, BUK 2017/18 (Merit List) 1st Batch Dangote Business School Admission List Released

This is to inform all candidates who applied for admission into Bayero University Kano that the management has released the Dangote Business School first batch admission list for 2017/2018 academic session. However, names of admitted candidates is available online and available in PDF file Click the link below to download. BUK 2017/2018 1st Batch Dangote Business School Admission List Congratulations to the admitted candidates.