THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AKURE, ONDO STATE, FUTA HOSTS FIRST AFRICAN SPACE GENERATION WORKSHOP

Young professionals and students from Africa recently converged on the Federal University of Technology, Akure at a forum of interaction on global space issues as it affects Nigeria and the African region in the first African Space Generation workshop. The workshop was hosted by the Centre for Space and Research Applications (CESRA), FUTA in collaboration with the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC).The SGAC is a global non-governmental organisation and network of University students and young professionals, located in Vienna, Austria and established to promote awareness, research and education in space–related activities of the United Nations Committee On the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS). The African Regional Coordinator of SGAC, Mr Isaiah Oniosun, a former president of FUTA’s space club said the workshop was put together to strengthen both the national and regional network of students and young professionals in Nigeria and Africa as a whole and to also examine the challenges of active participation by students and young professionals in the space enterprise. The Chair of SGAC Mr Ali Naseeri said the organisation aims to create a global volunteer base of university students and young professionals who have a passion for making a difference in the space sector with a commitment to action. He said SGAC aims to give the next generation of space sector leadership opportunities and a voice in global space policy, adding that the workshop will articulate the strategies for international cooperation in university/polytechnic satellite technology development in Nigeria and Africa as exemplified by the recent launch of the Birds 1 satellites including Nigeria edusat 1.He was optimistic that the workshop would provide a forum for challenging discourse in the areas of space investment, space exploration, human space right and exploitation of space resources to improve human security and living conditions. While declaring the workshop open, the Governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Honourable Agboola Ajayi said the Ondo state government is passionate about space education in Nigeria as it is part of the government’s five point agenda which is to put in place a framework geared towards encouraging students and young professionals in space. He said he was proud to be associated with FUTA, an institution which has distinguished itself as the foremost in championing space learning. He added that the role of space technology in the overall advancement and development of the continent cannot be overemphasized, hence the focus of African countries of space technology in tackling current and future challenges. The Governor said satellite technology can solve challenges in agriculture, population planning, and health and conflict resolution with emphasis on state and international bodies without relying on data from external sources. Akeredolu said he was optimistic that the decision reached at the end of the workshop will be conveyed to relevant agencies and assured of prompt implementation. He commended CESRA and FUTA for their commitment in building and launching in collaboration with other space agencies, the Nigerian Edusat-1. He promised that his government will support science innovations and programmes geared towards improving the socio economic wellbeing of the state and the nation. Delivering the keynote address, Chief of Defence, Space Administration, Abuja, Major General E. G. Whyte represented by Brigadier General Daniel Adeyemi said the place of Space in every aspect of human endeavour cannot be overemphasized. Speaking on the Workshop Theme: Space: The Driver of the Desired Future in Africa, he said “if Space is one of the ingredients needed to create the desired future for Africa, then our interest in space must transcend more rhetorics”. He added that despite the challenges facing the continent, it must take the front burner in space related activities and efforts aimed at publicising space and galvanizing support for space activities must be encouraged and supported. Major General Whyte called on relevant public, private and nongovernmental stakeholders to help shape and provide insight into the future of space in Africa. He said “I have never been more convinced that our collective effort is capable of propelling our continent to the desired height in space. No doubt our continent missed out on the industrial revolution; we must not allow ourselves to be left out of the space revolution”. In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Fuwape represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Olatunde Arayela said CESRA kick started its flagship project titled “Pioneering International Cooperation in University Satellite Technology Development in Nigeria” in 2015. He said the project has brought a strategic partnership between FUTA and Kyushu Institute of Technology, (Kyutech), Japan in a cross border international project culminating in the building and launching of a CubeSat into the earth’s lower orbit, leveraging on the existing collaboration between FUTA and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Abuja. The Vice Chancellor said FUTA has started work on follow-up satellite projects and is open to collaboration with other Nigerian Academic Institutions particularly with the participation of students and young professionals. He was optimistic that the workshop will provide a forum to get enlightenment on the sustainability of the satellite programme and make useful contributions on several other burning space related issues. Giving an overview on BIRDS 1 CubeSat project, the duo of Professor George Maeda of the Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan and Mr. Ibukun Adebolu of FUTA’s Mechanical Engineering Department who represented Nigeria on the project, enlightened participants on the requirements of the project stating that the highest requirements is a passionate interest in space technology as it is a growing industry in Africa. The workshop attracted students and young professionals from Ghana, Togo, Uganda, Kenya, Mauritius, India, Ethiopia, Malawi, Japan and Nigeria.

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY AKURE, FUTA ALUMNUS IS THE BEST GRADUATING STUDENT OF MINING ENGINEERING IN NIGERIA

Salami Oluwafemi Babatunde, a graduate of the Department of Mining Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure [FUTA] has clinched the first prize in a National Competition organised for the Best Graduating Student in Mining Engineering from Nigeria’s Higher Institutions in 2016. The competition was organised by the Nigerian Society of Mining Engineers [NSME]. Students of mining Engineering and related disciplines from Universities and Polytechnics across the country were assessed by jurors who unanimously picked Salami as the overall best student of mining engineering in Nigeria. Salami was awarded, the Inuwa Gombe Prize, which attracted a Plaque, Certificate and a Cash Prize of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) only which was presented to him at the opening ceremony of the 17th Annual General Meeting/International Conference of Mining Engineers in Kaduna on Thursday November 9,2017. Presenting his plaque to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Fuwape, Salami, a first class graduate said he owed his success to the training he acquired during his studentship in FUTA. “I thank God for my teachers and the qualitative education I received during my stay here. FUTA is indeed a blessing to my academic endeavours”. Congratulating him, the Vice-Chancellor commended salami on the remarkable feat, describing it as an honour well deserved. He said “FUTA is proud of you. I believe by the grace of God, you will go global, the sky is the limit” He described the prize as another attestation of FUTA’s position as the country’s leading University of Technology.

See What These Two Imo State University, IMSU First Class Graduates Received At Their Induction (See Photos)

According to reports, two First Class graduates from Medical Laboratory Science department in Imo State University (IMSU) received handshake and no cash reward from the institution. IMSU on Thursday held a twin induction ceremony for its Medical Laboratory Science and Optometry graduates. According to journalist Obi Bright Chinweuba, Medical Laboratory Science produced two first class graduates and surprisingly they only received just hand shakes and paper piece award. The two students, Mbionwu Ugochukwu and Ononuju Ugochukwu Alozie reportedly both made a cumulative CGPA of 4.62, the best ever in the department. Read Below:

Air Travel That Can Jeopardize Your Trip: 4 Essential Steps You Need To Take Before Boarding A Plane

There are some essential steps you need to take before boarding a plane. Failure to take these steps can result in issues with your air travel that can jeopardize your trip. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 things you absolutely should do before boarding a plane. Research on your Trip If you haven’t been to the destination before, it is best to use online resources to research on the trip and have some information to help familiarize yourself a little with the destination. Read up on possible hidden fees that could come up, on the local currency and exchange rates, on emergency phone numbers, transport system and maps etc. Ensure All Your Documents are Ready and Within Reach From your passport to your ID and/or visa, ensure that all the documents you would need to travel are valid, up-to-date and well within your reach (so you don’t have to start looking for or trying to get them last minute). Additionally, if you need to renew or change some documents ensure you do so early enough to avoid the hassles, stress and cost of late applications and/or registrations. Secure Your Finances This goes without saying. You should ensure you don’t travel without several money options at your disposal so you don’t end up stranded. If you can’t handle this on your own, talk to your bank to help with this but do so early enough to avoid delays that can potentially jeopardize your trip. Additionally, it is also best to never travel without some cash so if your other ‘cashless’ money options fail, you would always have something to fall back on. Be Proactive You shouldn’t depend on an airlines to know when there is a delay with your flight, you can easily know exactly what is happening concerning your flight per time and stay-up-to-the-minute through online flight tracking services, which most airlines provide through their website.

Being Financially Prudent Is More A Thing Of Habit: You Want To Be Financially Smart? (Then You Must Read This Article)

Being financially prudent is more a thing of habit than anything else. There are certain ways (habits) people who desire financial independence and freedom live to ensure they achieve this desire. Read Below ; They Have a Budget The concept of budgeting might be daunting but it is extremely important to help efficiently and effectively manage your finances. Without a budget, you are going to end up falling into the pit of financial irresponsibility. A budget is just too important to be ignored. Having a budget will make it easier for you to see where your money is going and help you better direct it to where you want it to go. Just be sure to be disciplined with your budget and actually let it guide your spending, as opposed to it just being drawn up for decoration. They Avoid Impulse or Emotional Purchases Impulsive purchases might indeed be very tempting but financially smart people have mastered the art of overcoming these temptations and delaying purchase until they’re sure that they really want the item (s) and can afford it. Typically, they apply the 24-hour rule (which is one of the best ways to combat the habit of impulsive purchases) when they want to make such impulsive or emotional purchases. Before making the purchase, they go home, think about the item and if they really need it, and then they check their budget to be sure they can afford it before they eventually return the next day to make the purchase or decide it is unnecessary and not make the purchase. They Don’t Take Their Debit Cards Along With Them Everywhere They Go This is one of the smartest financial moves that you can make to ensure that you restrict your spending to what your budget stipulates. It is just way to easy to spend more than anticipated when you carry your debit cards. However, if you stick to carrying cash most of the time, it will be easier for you to restrict your spending to the amount you have on yourself at that moment. They Live Within Their Means This can really not be overemphasized. Living within your means is such an easy concept that is unfortunately so hard for most of us to employ, mainly because it requires a lot discipline. There is simply no better mark of financial smartness than being able to successfully live within your means. Living outside your means is actually a bad habit that can end up drowning your finances and leaving you in a financial mess. Financially smart people know to ensure that in all circumstances they live within their means, and within what they can conveniently afford. Source – Jumia Travel

Billionaire Entrepreneur And Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu Pens An Open Letter To The Next Generation (READ)

Well known Billionaire Entrepreneur and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu has written an inspiring letter to the next generation. He shared the above photo on his Instagram page and wrote; “Letter to the next generation ; Young African, You are brave, you are resilient. You are savvy, you are entrepreneurial, and unlike the generations that have come before you, you are much hungrier for success. You call your ambition, “your hustle”, and you have several of them because you are tireless and eager to achieve financial independence – no matter how elusive it appears. You are optimistic but you are also anxious. You have seen others toil long and hard for economic security in vain, decades of labour without fruit. Some of your friends may have discussed emigrating with you – legally or illegally, and some may have lost their young lives crossing the Mediterranean in search of a future overseas where their talents are recognized and rewarded. You may even know a few in Libya, unsuspecting victims to the ugly acts of slave trade. A combination of these factors has left you disillusioned and disconnected. You don’t believe in politics. There is no use in getting involved. You have seldom experienced good governance, so you think, “What’s the point?” But despite the gloom, there actually is indeed a point. My generation and the ones before may have failed you, and the infrastructure for success glaringly absent – a persistent darkness in place of electricity, a stifling business environment that discourages enterprise and innovation, debilitating bureaucracy, inaccessible public officials who remain oblivious to your needs, an outdated education system in urgent need of reform– and the list goes on, but, if there’s anyone with the power to transform our continent and reshape our economic and social trajectory, it is YOU. There is formidable power in your intellect and creativity, your talent and ingenuity are rare, and your resolve and determination against all odds, can drive great change. But most importantly, the greatest force is in your numbers. Together, all 600 million of you that are under 30 years old, have the potential to be the most influential bloc on this continent. The indescribable influence that you can collectively wield, I hope that you soon fully understand and hopefully, deploy. Today, I’d like to discuss the inescapable reality of politics with you. It has been a busy week of traveling from Lagos to Boston, to Los Angeles, and in a few hours to New York, to receive BCIU’s inaugural Dwight Eisenhower Entrepreneurship Award, but I thought to take time out this evening to share a few thoughts with you. I have been inspired to share this with you after listening to my former professor at Harvard, Prof Michael Porter, whose session during our leadership council meeting of the Harvard Kennedy School Center of Public Leadership, was insightful, powerful, and very thought provoking. His well-articulated argument emphasized that as a people we cannot afford to remain passive about politics. Though his reference region was America, there are strong parallels with our own situation in Africa. The main root cause of our continent’s underlying failure to pull the majority of its citizens from the unyielding clutches of poverty is poor leadership, so then why do we continue to tell ourselves that politics exists in a realm outside our own realities? Why do we refuse to engage in the political process of identifying and supporting visionary candidates, instead we remain at the mercy of political leadership committed to putting private interest ahead of public interest. Leaders who are beholden to the ideology that political parties come before citizens. Leaders who are private gain-seeking actors. What we desperately need is a continent-wide awakening. We must grow to become active citizens who are committed to getting involved. The system is not self-correcting, there are no market forces at play to ensure that it corrects itself. It will require human actors – me and you – to identify and dismantle the structural impediments that fuel the status quo of bad leadership. We must address this issue both systemically and systematically. Our democracy has become very disconnected from being democratic, we must bring power back to the people. We must reform the rules of our electoral processes to inject more transparency. We must transform politics from being an industry for a few interests, to being about the people and addressing the public needs. We must change the oligopoly nature of our politics today to being one for the majority. The barriers to entry are high in politics, and very often, our best brains and talent are discouraged from running for office. We must dismantle these systems that keep away talented, individuals from joining the race. We must open the door for generations knocking after us. We must take advantage of our demographic dividend, millions of young people who are ready to make a change. We must welcome this new generation of new ideas and we must democratize access to opportunity for all. We must get more women involved in the process because when you empower women you empower communities. Structural reforms mean that no one individual can make this change alone, but with our collective voices and the realization that this is our time and that no one but us can save our continent, we can achieve change. We can no longer outsource politics or governance to people we do not trust. We must understand the inextricable link between governance, economic growth and national security. To pretend that politics does not influence the entirety of our lives harms us more than it benefits us. We must change the rules of the game. We must put up a coordinated front to reorient our values and bring power back to the people. Our leaders must be the best amongst us – those with the most transformative ideas and the capacity to deliver. . It should be the best amongst us leading us in government, in the military, in our judiciary and of course the corporate sector. We must instill accountability in our processes, but also hold ourselves accountable. We must play our own role in identifying and empowering those amongst us best placed to make this difference. To abscond from this duty is to be negligent of our responsibility to our continent. It won’t be easy, but nothing good comes easy. A famous man once said you should learn to categorize all your problems in three sections: Easy, Impossible and HARD but doable. When it’s easy, you should give it to someone else to handle. When it’s impossible, you shouldn’t bother with it. But when it’s hard but doable, you should go straight to work to make it happen. My fellow Africans, I appeal to you that though this task seems hard, it is entirely doable and we must begin this journey. Let us rise to this challenge and begin to elect leaders who we trust in and are confident will help us realize the social and economic hopes of our continent. TOE”

You Can Eat Better, Healthier And Save Yourself: 4 Ways To Prevent Food From Going To Waste (A Must Read)

You can eat better, healthier and save yourself the cost of wasted food by simply employing some helpful tips to prevent food from going to waste. Jumia Food, Nigeria’s No. 1 online food ordering app, shares some of the ways to prevent food from going to waste. Store The Food Properly This is quite obvious, however, it is sometimes ignored when food is being kept away or stored. You can easily store your food by refrigerating (for foods or fruits like lettuce, cabbage, apples, oranges, cucumbers etc.), keeping in a cool dark place (for foods like potatoes, onions, garlic etc.) and leaving it out on the kitchen counter (for food or fruits like whole watermelon, plantains, tomatoes, avocados etc.) Keep It in Plain Sight For food that spoil easily like dairy products, leave them at the door of your fridge or on the kitchen counter so you are more likely to grab and consume them often. Sometimes food goes to waste not because we intend to let it happen, but because we totally forgot we had them in the first place. Keeping these foods that spoil easily in plain sight will reduce its chances of going to waste. Swap Food Smartly If a recipe calls for a particular ingredient rather than going out to the store to get it, consider if you have anything at home that will make a nice swap for the ingredient. This way you’re less likely to have food going to waste because you were not able to use them on time. Try To Come Up with Several Uses for Your Food Items This isn’t as hard as it might sound. The best part of food is how versatile it can at times be. One food item can be used in many different ways and a visit to a recipe book or online food websites will open you up to the many uses of individual food items. This way rather than letting your food go to waste, you can simply ‘multitask your ingredients’ by using it in another way. Use Them For Natural Beauty Recipes Rather than letting that ‘over-ripe’ banana go to waste, why don’t you use it to make a face scrub that will soften your skin? You can also use foods like old yoghurt and leftover nuts to make a foot scrub to soften the skin of your feet. These are just some of the many ways food can be used as ‘beauty ingredients’ instead of being wasted.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, ABU, 2017/2018 Academic Session Approved Academic Calendar Released – See Details

This is to inform all students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria that the Senate, at its 491st (Emergency) meeting held on 16th November, 2017 considered and approved the attached undergraduate academic calendar for 2017/2018 academic session. First Semester 1. Sunday 10th December,2017 Resumption 2.Monday 11th December, 2017-Saturday 22nd December, 2017 Registration (2 Weeks) 3.Saturday 23rd December,2017 – Sunday 7th February, 2018 Christmas and new Year Break 4. Monday 8th January,2018 – Saturday 24th February, 2018 7 Weeks Lecture 5.Monday 26th February,2018 – Saturday 3rd March, 2018 1 Week Mid Semester Break 6.Monday 5th March,2018 – Saturday 21st April, 2018` 7 Weeks Lecture 7.Friday 30th March,2018- Monday 2nd April, 2018 Good Friday and Public Holidays 8.Monday 23rd April,2018 –  Saturday 12th May, 2018 3 Weeks Examination 9. Monday 14th May,2018 – Saturday 26th May,2018 2 Weeks end of Semester Break 5th February, 2018-10th February, 2018   –  1 week Add/Drop GENS Examinations for 1st Semester will commence on 7th May 2018 Second Semester 1. Monday 28th May, 2018 –  Saturday  14th  July, 2018 7 Weeks Lecture 2.Friday 15th June, 2018 Eid-el- Fitr Public Holiday 3. Monday 16th July, 2018 –  Saturday 21st   July, 2018 1 Week Mid- Semester Break 4. Monday 23rd July, 2018 – Saturday  8th September, 2018 7 Week Lectures 5. Wednesday 22nd August, 2018 Eid-el-Kabir Public Holiday 6. Monday 10th September, 2018 – Saturday  29th September, 2018 3 Weeks Examination Monday 25th June 2018 to Saturday. 30th June, 2018   -1 Week Add/Drop GENS Examination –  3rd September. 2018 – 8th September. 2018.

2018 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, (JAMB0 Direct Entry Registration: Instructions & Guidelines – See Details

Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB Direct Entry form for year 2018 is now on-sale. The price of the scratch card is N5,000. More details are available below. The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that the  2018 JAMB Direct Entry Registration will commence from 6th December, 2017. JAMB Direct Entry is mainly for those that already possess a diploma certificate and wishes to go for a degree programme in the university. Normally, those who gained admission into the university via direct entry will start from part 2 or 200 level in their university of choice provided they were offered admission. JAMB DIRECT ENTRY ELIGIBILITY. Candidates with one of the following qualifications may be considered for admission by Direct Entry: A minimum of O’Level credit pass in five (5) subjects at not more than two sittings with at least two prescribed subjects (for each discipline) at Principal or Advanced level. No subject shall be counted twice at both Ordinary and Advanced Level Two passes (in prescribed subjects for each discipline) at the Advanced-Level Examination of IJMB, Cambridge, JUPEB or Institute of Baccalaureate with SSCE/GCE, NTS/NBC credits equivalents in three other subjects Passes in two major subjects in the NCE with S.C.E., NTC/NBC credits or equivalents in THREE other subjects (mainly for Education Courses) and ND. For Education courses,Education may be accepted as a third A’ Level subject Minimum of lower credit grade in National Diploma or National Innovation Diploma and the O’Level requirements DE CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR JAMB REGISTRATION NUMBERS WITH WHICH THEY GAINED ADMISSION TO NCE/NID/DIPLOMA AND PREVIOUS DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED BY EXAMINATION BODIES (IJMB, CAMBRIDGE, WAEC, JUPEB, etc) APPROVED BY NIGERIA SHALL NOT REQUIRE ANY PRIOR JAMB NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY FOR 2018 JAMB DIRECT ENTRY. Registration Fee is Five Thousand (N5,000) Naira Additional Five Hundred (N500) Naira Only is paid to obtain the reading text  “The Last Days at Forcados High School” for DE Candidates and $20 for Candidates from the eight foreign centres A CD containing JAMB eSyllabus, eBrochure and other vital materials is also given free Candidates should note that ePINS purchased are tied to individual profile and are not transferable Candidates are advised to keep as private and confidential their security details such as registration numbers, password/numbers of ATM Cards, email addresses and ePINs A. PROFILE REGISTRATION One Cell (mobile) number can be used by one candidate The Cell phone number used for the text message is automatically tied to the Candidate’s name and will be used in all communications related to his/her 2018 Application/Examination Candidate sends his/her name [Surname First-Name Middle-Name (if any)]by text (SMS) to This should be maximum of 38 characters + 2 spaces between names = 40 characters in all to 55019 e.g Tinubu Adamu Odumegwu Surname and first name are mandatory A Profile Code of 10 characters is received by the candidate on the same telephone number B. SELF HELP IN CASE OF MISTAKE/LOSS OF PROFILE CODE To correct a mistake in candidate’s name, send the [CORRECT Surname First-Name Middle-Name] to 55019 as a text message from the same mobile number To retrieve a lost Profile Code, send [RESEND] to 55019 as text message from the same mobile number C. JAMB ePIN SELLING POINTS The ePIN outlets are: NIPOST and eleven Participating Banks (ACCESS, ECOBANK, FIRSTBANK, FCMB, FIDELITY, JAIZ, SKYE, STERLING, UNION, UNITY and ZENITH) Four Mobile Money Operators: Paga, e-Tranzact (PocketMoni), TEASYPay and Packway Projects (Readycash) Two participating Micro Finance Banks: FUD MFB (Dutse) and Regent MFB (Abuja) Two online Payment Platforms: SystemSpecs (Remita) and InterSwitch (Quickteller) POS (Citi-Serve) ATMs of banks listed in (1) above (InterSwitch) USSD (NIBSS & ERCAS) for mobile banking Nigerian Embassies in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Buea, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg and London D. DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING BANKS/OUTLETS Collect the Profile Code from candidate’s phone Collect payment and vend ePIN by SMS to candidate’s phone Facilitate POS Payment, if necessary Issue Evidence of Payment Collect Centre Service Fees, if requested by the CBT Centre E. SIX DIFFERENT MODES/METHODS OF PAYMENT/ PROCUREMENT OF ePIN FOR REGISTRATION (CHOOSE SUITABLE ONE) PAYMENT THROUGH BANKS INCLUDING MICRO FINANCE BANKS Present Profile Code and pay by cash or card ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number PAYMENT THROUGH POS – This is available at State Offices of JAMB + CBT Centres, other POS outlets and any CBT Centre that demands it Present Profile Code and pay by card ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number PAYMENT THROUGH MOBILE MONEY OPERATORS – This is available at CBT Centres and Other Outlets Present Profile Code and pay by cash ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number PAYMENT USING ATM – This is available on all ATM outlets of Participating Banks listed in C(I) (InterSwitch Channel) Select Bill Payment and then pick JAMB Enter Profile Code and pay ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number ONLINE PAYMENT ON JAMB PORTAL Visit JAMB website: jamb.gov.ng Click Purchase of 2018 Application Document Enter your Profile Code Select payment method (InterSwitch or Remita) Make payment ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number PAYMENTS USING USSD (NIBSS/ERCAS) Dial *565*6*55019# Enter Profile Code Select bank and follow the prompts to complete payment ePIN is then delivered to the candidate’s unique telephone number F. HOW TO RECOVER LOST ePIN AFTER PAYMENT If ePIN is not Received or Lost, send [UTMEPIN] or [DEPIN] to 55019 for UTME or DE respectively from the unique number The ePIN would then be retrieved and delivered on the candidate’s unique number AFTER SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT AND OBTAINING ePIN, CANDIDATE SHOULD PROCEED TO ANY OF THE JAMB ACCREDITED CBT CENTRES TO COMPLETE HIS/HER REGISTRATION. G. REGISTRATION PROCESS AT CBT CENTRES: The candidate presents the ePIN at any JAMB accredited CBT Centre for completion of registration. The name of the candidate as typed by the candidate on his/her phone when registering the profile comes up automatically on the input of the e-PIN by the CBT centre Candidates are to: Pay NOT more than N700 as Service Charge to the CBT Centre Provide Biodata including Date of Birth, Nationality, State of Origin, Local Government, Gender, e-mail address, among others Provide choice of institutions and programmes (disciplines) Provide qualification with grades and dates, if not awaiting result Upload relevant certificates, if not awaiting result O/L and or A/L grades are to be provided by candidates. Candidates who are awaiting results should supply the results online as soon as they are available on JAMB’s portal. No recommendations from any Institution will be considered by JAMB if the candidate has not supplied his/her result on the portal of JAMB Supply JAMB registration number for previous institutional certificates for DE only Provide UTME subjects and choice of examination town(s) for Mock examination (optional) Examination for UTME (actual examination) Do picture capture (no scanning of passport photograph) Do Biometric enrolment (ten fingers) Review entries and confirm correctness Print Registration Slip USING BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION Collect, at no other cost, the reading text and CD Each Candidate is to collect his/her e-slip at the end of registration as evidence of registration There will be no offline registration, as all the accredited CBT centres have been empowered for real time online registration. No candidate should register at any centre other than the accredited CBT centre and JAMB State-Offices. Any candidate who is registered outside approved centres will be identified and disqualified. H. GENERAL INFORMATION All candidates must mandatorily register their profiles through text messages as illustrated above before proceeding to buy the ePIN The registration fee is non-refundable As it is the practice, centres are allowed to charge not more than Seven Hundred Naira (₦700) only as registration Any centre that charges more than Seven Hundred Naira (₦700) should be reported to JAMB for appropriate sanctions All CBT centres have been mandated to select any of the participating banks, MMOs, MFBs, etc. These financial institutions are to be present at the CBT centres for the purpose of collecting all No CBT centre staff is allowed to conduct direct cash transaction with the candidates Candidates are advised to read and understand the guidelines on admission and instructions on how to complete the online registration before commencing the process of registration Multiple registrations are not Candidates who register more than once will be identified and disqualified Candidates should note that they are required to be present and take live photograph which will be embossed on their result slips and admission letters. No scanned/stapled passport photograph is allowed Candidates are to note that irrespective of their choice of course of study, they will also be tested on a general text: “In Dependence” by Sarah Ladipo Manyika for UTME and “The Last Days at Forcados High School” by H. Mohammed for Direct Entry Candidates Candidates/Officials would not be allowed to enter into the examination centre with wristwatch, Phone, electronic device, or any pen/biro. Only common pencil is allowed Candidates are warned that the Board does not require nor authorise the services of ANY cyber cafe or establishment other than the accredited CBT centres for this exercise HOW TO APPLY FOR 2018 JAMB DIRECT ENTRY IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. Registration fee for candidates from the eight foreign countries is $20 or its equivalent in each of the eight countries Candidates from the eight foreign countries are to download the Application from the Board’s website (www.jamb.gov.ng) complete and submit it with the fee at the eight designated centres as indicated on the website. Closing Date: 6th February, 2018.

Abia State University, Uturu, ABSU Supplementary Post UTME Screening Form for 2017/2018 Academic Session Released – See Details

Abia State University, Uturu ABSU supplementary post UTME screening exercise application form for the 2017/2018 academic session is out. Any candidates irrespective of their choice of University can apply. ABSU post UTME minimum cut-off mark is 120. All Candidates who did not take the 1st Abia State University, Aptitude Test, Those who failed and those who want to improve their scores are hereby invited to register for the ABSU Supplementary Aptitude Test, irrespective of your choice of University. ABSU POST UTME ELIGIBILITY. Candidates must score up to the NATIONAL CUT-OFF OF 120 and above in the JAMB Examination HOW TO APPLY FOR ABSU SUPPLEMENTARY POST UTME SCREENING EXERCISE. Eligible candidates should Log on to the ABSU portal (abiastateuniversity.edu.ng) and generate an invoice. Proceed to any branch of our designated Banks listed below and pay N2,000.00 for the Aptitude Test and N3,000.00 for Screening of Certificates and checking of admission status: ABSU Microfinance Bank; Sky Bank Plc; Zenith Bank Plc; First Bank Plc; Ecobank Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc; Union Bank Plc; UBA Plc. Get back to the ABSU portal (abiastateuniversity.edu.ng) and click on Applicant. Select ABSU Aptitude Test Complete the Application Form, ensure you upload a clear passport photograph to avoid rejection of candidate and download a copy as an evidence of registration. CLOSING DATE: The closing date for the registration of the Aptitude test is Thursday 7th December, 2017. DATE OF THE APTITUDE TEST: The Aptitude Test would hold on Friday 8th December, 2017.

Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, IAUE UTME 1st, 2nd & Direct Entry Admission Lists for 2017/2018 Academic Session Released

Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, IAUE admission lists (UTME first, second and Direct Entry) for the 2017/2018 academic session are out. The authorities of the Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt have released the UTME first batch, second batch and Direct entry admission lists for the 2017/2018 academic session. Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education admission lists that contain the names of candidates offered provisional admission into the university degree programmes for the 2017/2018 academic session has been successfully uploaded online. Candidates that participated in the IAUE post UTME screening exercise can now check their admission status from the university portal. CHECK IAUE ADMISSION LIST – COMBINED The under-listed candidates have been offered Provisional Admission for Degree Programmes into Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) for the 2017/2018 Academic Session. Note: They are hereby advised to pay their Acceptance fee ONLINE and proceed to the Admissions Office immediately for Physical Clearance with all relevant documents. 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) Successfully admitted candidates are hereby advised as follows: Login to their JAMB CAPS and accept their admission (if they have not done so). Pay their Acceptance fee and proceed to the Admissions Office immediately with all required documents for clearance. Recommended: How to Reject/Accept Your Admission on JAMB CAPS.

Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, FUNAI 2nd Convocation Ceremony Schedule of Events 2017 Published Online

Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, FUNAI second Convocation Ceremony/Award of Certificates programme of events. This is to inform the General Public, especially our prospective graduates, their parents, guardians and friends as well as the staff and students of the University  that the  second Convocation Ceremony/Award of Certificates of the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has been scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 19thDecember, 2017. FUNAI CONVOCATION CEREMONY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. Thursday, 7th December, 2017: Pre-convocation Press Conference by the Vice Chancellor Venue: Senate Chamber, Permanent Site Time: 12.00 noon Friday, 8th December, 2017: Juma’t Service Venue: University Auditorium, Take-off site Time: 3.00pm Sunday, 10th December, 2017: Interdenominational Thanksgiving Church Service Venue: University Auditorium, Take-off site Time: 9.00am Monday, 11th December, 2017: Research Faire Venue: University Library Quadrangle, Take-off site Time: 10.00am Monday, 18th December, 2017: Convocation Lecture/Variety Show Convocation Lecture Lecturer:  Chief John Nnia Nwodo, President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo Topic: National Reconciliation and the Role of Universities Chairman of the occasion: Her Excellency, Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Azikiwe Venue: University Auditorium, Take-off site Time: 11.00am Send-forth and Award Night for graduands Venue: International Conference Center, Abakaliki Time: 4.00pm Tuesday, 19th December, 2017: Convocation Ceremony Award of first degrees and Prizes as well as commendation letters to distinguished individuals and organizations for their contribution to the development of the University Venue: Convocation Arena, Permanent site Time: 10.00am

Auchi Polytechnic, AUCHIPOLY Clearance & Payment Procedure for 2017/2018 Academic Session Newly Admitted ND & HND Candidates

Auchi Polytechnic, AUCHIPOLY clearance and payment procedure for the 2017/2018 academic session newly admitted candidates . This is to inform all the newly admitted ND and HND candidates of the Auchi Polytechnic (AUCHIPOLY), that the management has released the clearance and payment procedure for the 2017/2018 academic session. See also: Auchi Polytechnic ND/HND Admission List for the 2017/2018 Academic Session. AUCHI POLYTECHNIC CLEARANCE & PAYMENT PROCEDURE. Log on to the Polytechnic Website (www.auchipoly.edu.ng) then click on Morning Portal (http://ift.tt/2tKj4Kw) Check the departmental requirements (online) to see if you are qualified. If yes, then accept offer of provisional admission by using your Application Number as Username and Password (e.g. EEE/ND1718/99999 or EEE/HND1718/99999). All Auchi Polytechnic ND Graduands MUST ensure that they type the last 5 digits of their ND matriculation number when requested during the acceptance stage. If any matriculation number clashing challenge is encountered, such a student should report to MIS Directorate. Having accepted the admission offer online, the students are expected to print out their Acceptance Form that carries their unique matriculation number. Students must ensure that their matriculation number tallies with their Department. If not sure, they are advised to visit the MIS Directorate for guidance. Also, students are to ensure that they print out copies of their Notification of Admission (Admission Letter). Login to the portal (http://ift.tt/2tKj4Kw) now with your matriculation number and signup as a new user. Click Generate RRR payment invoice (Remita Reference Number) that will carry both acceptance fee and administrative charges together. Take the RRR invoice to any bank and make payments or pay via the Internet (mobile banking) into Auchi Polytechnic Treasury Single Account (TSA) (A/C No. 1000075). The Bank will give the student an e-receipt that must be kept safely. Proceed to register for your courses online, using your Matriculation Number generated after the acceptance of offer of admission. Complete the Course Registration Form with all necessary and correct details and click Submit. Then, print copies of the Course Registration Form and submit two (2) same to your School Officer. Note that NO PAYMENT SHOULD BE DONE THROUGH WWW.REMITA.NET. Any student who makes any payment there CANNOT PROCEED with online Registration. ALL APPLICANTS FOR THE HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMME WHOSE NOTIFICATION OF RESULT TAKE EFFECT FROM MAY, 2017 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS EXERCISE. Any Candidate that makes any payment when he or she is not qualified does so at his/her own risk as no refund will be made by the Polytechnic. Please, be guided.

University of Lagos, UNILAG 2017/2018 Academic Session UTME Merit Screening Exercise Postponed Till Further Notice

The Management of the University of Lagos wishes to inform the general public that the screening exercise of UTME candidates admitted on merit (which commenced on Monday, 4th December, 2017 ) has been suspended following the disruption of normal academic and administrative activities by the on-going industrial action. The screening exercise earlier scheduled for Monday, 4th to Friday, 15th December, 2017, has been postponed till further notice. A New dates would be communicated soon. All candidates are enjoined to check the University website regularly for continue updates.

University Of Lagos, UNILAG 2016/2017 Academic Session Supplementary List Of Students For Endowment Awards

The management of University Of Lagos wishes to inform students in the Scholars Category (i.e. those on CGPA 4.50 & above), who are eligible for the UNILAG Endowment Awards for the 2016/2017 Academic Session to view the supplementary list for the endowment awards below. Students whose names have be omitted in the list are required to notify the Director, Office of Advancement via e-mail to advancement@unilag.edu.ng on or before Friday, December 8, 2017stating their: Full names Matric numbers Department Level and CGPA (2nd Semester 2015/2016 Session) Click here to view names of Shortlisted Candidates.

Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, FUNAI 2017/2018 MBBS & Religion Studies Admission Form Available For Sale

This is to inform the general public that the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State shall commence the admission of candidates into the following programmes for 2017/2018 academic session: Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) Religion (B.A.Religion) All interested candidates who chose FUNAI as first choice institution and others that may be interested in studying the following programmes in the University can apply. Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) Religion (B.A.Religion) This call is specifically for those who sat for the 2017/2018 UTME and scored 180 and above . Registered candidates should note that a Post-UTME Screening Exercise for Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and Religion (B.A.Religion) respectively is scheduled to hold as follows: Date: Day 1 : Tuesday, 12th December, 2017 Day 2: Wednesday, 13th December, 2017 Day 3: Thursday, 14th December, 2017 Time: 8.00 am daily Venue: University Computer-based Test (CBT) Center Registration: Registration for the post-UTME screening exercise shall commence on Thursday, 30th November and end on Sunday, 10th December, 2017. To register follow the steps outlined below: 1. Visit the University website: funai.edu.ng 2. Click on Quick Links item 3. Click on 2017/2018 Medicine & Surgery, and Religion 4. Enter your JAMB Registration number 5. Select your payment mode (Generate Remita Retrieval Reference Number) 6. Proceed to any bank for your payment with Remita number 7. Return to the application page and enter your JAMB Registration Number again 8. Proceed with the completion of the form 9. Confirm your entries 10. Submit application 11. Print out your acknowledgement slip and come with to the post-UTME Screening Exercise on the date indicated on the acknowledgement slip. Test Requirement Each Candidate is required to come with 2017/2018 original UTME result slip showing his/her picture and score as well as his/her registration print-out from the University portal. Screening Fee Eligible candidates are required to pay a screening fee of N2,000.00 only. Note: 1. The Post-UTME shall be CBT mode and all applicants shall be subjected to it including candidates who participated in the Post-UTME screening earlier conducted by the University for other Courses and now wish to apply for Medicine and Surgery or Religion respectively. Candidates’ Post-UTME results earlier. obtained shall not count. For B.A. Religion Programme, candidates should also be guided by the UTME subject combination as prescribed in the JAMB brochure. INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES EARLIER OFFERED ADMISSION INTO FUNAI IN THE 2017/2018 SESSION All candidates who were offered admission to study in the University for the 2017/2018 academic session are expected to accept the offer up till midnight of 11th December, 2017 or be deemed to have forfeited the admission. For further enquiries, please contact these hotlines: 07031810065, 08037544454, 08173383032, 08067558863. Signed: Odisa C. Okeke (Mrs.) Registrar

FUTA Academic Calendar for 2017/2018 Session (See Details)

Senate at its 278th Statutory Meeting held on 29th November, 2017, considered and approved the Academic Calendar for 2017/2018 Academic Session as follows: FIRST SEMESTER 2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION Tuesday 2nd January, 2018 – Online Registration Commences Sunday 14th January, 2018 – Arrival of Students (Returning & Fresh)/ Registration continues Monday 22nd to Friday 26th January, 2018 – Orientation for Fresh Students Monday 22nd January, 2018 – Lectures Commence for Returning Students/ Late Registration Commences Friday 26th January, 2018 – Normal Registration Ends for all Students Monday 29th January, 2018 – Lectures Commence for Fresh Students Friday 2nd February, 2018 – Late Registration for all Students Friday 9th February, 2018 – Matriculation Ceremony Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th April, 2018 – Mid Semester Break Thursday 5th April, 2018 – Lectures Resume for the remaining part of the Semester Friday 27th April, 2018 – Lectures End for all Students Monday 30th April to Friday 4th May, 2018 – Lecture-Free Week Monday 7th May, 2018 – First Semester Examinations Commence Friday 25th May, 2018 – First Semester Examinations End Saturday 26th May to Saturday 16th June, 2018 – Inter-Semester Break Summary 14 weeks of Lectures for Returning Students, 13 weeks of Lectures for Fresh Students, 4 weeks for registration, 3 weeks for examinations SECOND SEMESTER 2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION Sunday 17th June, 2018 – Arrival Date for all Students Monday 18th June, 2018 – Registration Continues Friday 22nd June, 2018 – Registration Ends Monday 25th June, 2018 – Lectures Commence/Late Registration Commences Friday 25th June, 2018 – Late Registration Ends Thursday 9th & Friday 10th August, 2018 – Mid Semester Break Monday 13th August, 2018 – Lectures Resume for the remaining part of the Semester Friday 28th September, 2018 – Lectures End Monday 1st to Friday 5th October, 2018 – Lecture-Free Week Monday 8th October, 2018 – Second Semester Examinations Commence Friday 26th October, 2018 – Second Semester Examinations End Summary 13 weeks for Lectures, 2 weeks for registration, 3 weeks for examinations