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The union suspended the strike after a memorandum of Action, MoA, it reached with the Federal government towards the revitalisation of public universities. The ASUU National President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi who announced the suspension, however, said that the union had embarked on the strike to “stem the continued slide into rot and decay in public universities since the 1980s.” He however decried the unpatriotic attitudes of some university chancellors whom he said tried to undermine the union’s struggle towards ensuring that universities in the country are revitalised. The statement reads thus: “ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU), NATIONAL SECRETARIAT. TEXT OF A PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES (ASUU), THURSDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY, 2019, AT NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS HEADQUARTERS, PASCAL BAFYAU HOUSE, ABUJA Protocol Friends and compatriots of the Press, On Sunday, 4th November, 2018, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) resumed its strike action which was conditionally suspended on 14th September, 2017. The action of 2017 was suspended following the signing of a Memorandum of Action (MoA) in which the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) promised to address the contentious issues within a timeline that was to end in October 2017. While announcing the suspension of the nationwide [...]

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has announced the resumption date for the 2018/2019 academic session and the date for the commencement of course registration. . The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) will resume for the 2018/2019 academic session on 9th March. 2019. However the e-portal will be opened for registration for courses on 4th of March 2019. Parents and Guardians are hereby enjoined to take note of the date and prepare their children/wards for resumption accordingly

Authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have approved the academic calendar for the first and second semester, 2018/2019 academic session. OAU Calendar of Academic Activities. OAU First Semester Academic Calendar. February11-March 18, 2019- SWEP/SIWES & Teaching Practice March 4, 2019 – On line Registration for Courses for 2018/2019 Harmattan Semester Commences March 9, 2019 – Fresh Students in Faculties of Law/Arts/Social Sciences/Admin. Education come into Residence for 2018/2019 Harmattan Semester March 10, 2019 – Fresh Students in Faculties of Science/EDM/Tech/Agric/Basic Medical/Clinical Science/Dentistry and Pharmacy come into Residence for 2018/2019 Harmattan Semester March 11-14, 2019 – Orientation Week for Fresh Students March 15-17, 2019 – ICT Training for Fresh Students March 17, 2019 – Returning students come into residence. March 18, 2019 – Harmattan Semester Lectures Begin March 18, 2019 – End of Normal Registration for courses March 25, 2019 – End of Late Registration with Penalty March25-29, 2019 – Clearance at Faculties and Admission Office April 10, 2019 – MATRICULATION April 11-16 – Faculty/Students Colloquium April 15-19 – Continuous Assessment April 24, 2019 – SENATE June 14, 2019 – Harmattan Semester Lectures end June 17-21, 2019 – Lecture free week. June 24, 2019 – Harmattan Semester examinations begin. July 8, [...]

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin announces the commencement of Sandwich Programmes in its Faculty of Education for the 2018/2019 Academic Session. Applications are therefore invited for qualified candidates into the following programmes; Al-Hikmah University Sandwich Programmes. B.A. (Ed.) English Language B.A. (Ed.) Arabic Language B.A. (Ed.) Islamic Studies B.Sc. (Ed.) Political Science B.Sc. Economics B.Ed. Social Studies B.Ed. Educational Management B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry B.Sc. (Ed.) Business Education B.Sc. (Ed.) Computer Science Al-Hikmah University Sandwich Programmes Admission Requirements & Duration. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates seeking admission into B.Ed. (Educational Management) Degree must satisfy the following conditions: i. Five SSCE (or equivalent) credit passes at not more than two (2) sitting including English Language and Mathematics. ii. A credit pass in English Language of the interim joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) at the O’Level is equivalent to the SSCE or NECO, GCE (O’Level) or SICE with credit passes in relevant subjects or any other equivalent to the SSCE/GCE O’ Level or NECO for the purpose of admission into Contact One (1) Sandwich undergraduate programmes of the University. iii. For Direct Entry (Contact Session 2) the requirements are NCE/HND Certificate. DURATION The B.Ed. Sandwich Degree [...]

This is to inform all the candidates that applied for the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Post UTME and HND part-time/full-time programmes, that the management of the institution has released the date for the pre-admission screening exercise and the documents required. Rufus Giwa Polytechnic HND FULL TIME/PART TIME Programmes PRE ADMISSION Exercises AND POST UTME SCREENING EXAMS come up on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2019 at 8:00am in the ICT Building. Kindly bring along with you while coming for the exam, the ORIGINAL COPIES of your JAMB and O’ Level Results. Please be punctual.

The Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu ANSPOLY announces the sale of admission application forms for the 2018/2019 Academic Session and Post UTME Screening into her National Diploma ND and Higher National Diploma HND Programmes and Preliminary/Remedial Studies. As the 2018/2019 is gradually coming to an end, avail yourself of the opportunity provided by Anspoly which Admission is still open and ongoing and APPLY NOW following the Admission application steps in the Advert below: Anambra State Polytechnic Courses. The available courses for the National Diploma ND Programmes are: 1. School of Agriculture and Related Disciplines – Agricultural Technology – Animal Health and Production Technology – Home and Rural Economics – Fisheries Technology 2. School of Engineering Technology – Agricultural Engineering Technology – Civil Engineering Technology – Computer Engineering Technology – Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology 3. School of Management Sciences – Accountancy – Business Administration and Management – Cooperative Economics and Management 4. School of Science and Technology – Computer Science and Technology – Nutrition and Dietetics – Science Laboratory Technology Full details of the available courses/programmes etc can be found on the Polytechnic website. How to Apply for ANSPOLY Post UTME, HND and Pre-ND Form. Suitably qualified candidates are advised to purchase the [...]

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, invites applications from suitably QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION INTO the Postgraduate programmes of the School for the 2018/2019 Academic Session. ABU Postgraduate Admission – Entry Requirements. An applicant for Postgraduate studies must have met the normal undergraduate requirements of at least five relevant O’ level credits or a combination of relevant O’ level credits and A ‘level qualifications (in a maximum of 2 sittings) such as IJMB, HND, HSC, NCE, etc. In all cases these must include a credit in O’ level English Language and Mathematics (where required). A holder of HND (minimum of an Upper Credit) or equivalent is ordinarily not qualified for Masters Admission except where he/she has acquired an additional qualification such as a PGD in the same or related field whereby he/she may be admitted. Applicants with 3rd class Degrees can, in some cases, be admitted, provided they possess additional relevant qualifications such as a PGD and/or post-graduation work experience (at least 5 years) acceptable to the University. Holders of Pass Degree or HND (lower than an Upper Credit) are not eligible for postgraduate studies in ABU. PhD applicants must hold a Master degree with a research thesis component (not [...]

Prospective candidates for the 2019 JAMB/UTME have been urged to take advantage of the various payment platforms for registration to enable them beat the February 21, deadline. This advise was given by the foremost pan-African digital payment and Commerce Company, Interswitch, following its accreditation by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to provide e-PINs and registration payment for candidates looking to register for the JAMB/UTME examinations. Candidates who want to register for the 2019 JAMB/UTME examinations, can easily obtain their e-PINs and forms from enabled Interswitch platforms such as Quickteller Mobile App/Web, Quickteller Paypoint (Agents), payment with Interswitch WebPAY on JAMB’s website and payment using Interswitch Paydirect at any bank branch nationwide. Olawale Akanbi, Group Head, Corporate Solutions at Interswitch explained that these Interswitch platforms have been enhanced to make the registration process easier for the candidates. He said: “We have provided a variety of payment platforms that are reliable, user-friendly and very secure. Candidates have varied options across the Interswitch platforms. This includes a payment collection solution that allows them to make payment at any bank branch and other channels, including ATMs and mobile”. To avoid the conceivable difficulties associated with the registration process, prospective candidates can follow the [...]

This is to inform all the 2018/2019 academic session prospective students of the Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA), that the management of the institution has released the admission list. FULOKOJA admission list contains the names of candidates offered provisional admission into the university various undergraduate programmes for the 2018/2019 academic session. How to Check FULOKOJA Admission List. Go to FULOKOJA admission portal at https://putme.fulokoja.edu.ng/student/. Supply your JAMB registration number in the required column. Finally, click on Login button to access your admission status. Successfully admitted candidates are to immediately proceed to JAMB portal to ACCEPT or REJECT their admission offer ALTERNATIVELY, You can also check your admission status on JAMB Admission Status Checking portal. Follow the procedure below: Go jamb.org.ng/efacility. Login to your Jamb profile with your username and password. Scroll down then locate and click the ‘Check Admission Status‘ tab. Select your Exam year and Enter your registration number in the required columns. Finally, click on ‘Check Admission Status‘ to access your FULOKOJA admission status. Congratulations to all the candidates that made it to FULOKOJA admission list.

admission list for the 2018/2019 academic session, the management of the institution released the amount payable as admission acceptance fee by candidates offered provisional admission into the university for the session. How to pay Federal University Lokoja Acceptance Fee Online. FULOKOJA acceptance fee amount is N10,000 (ten thousand naira only). Follow the procedure outlined below to make payment. Login to the University’s 2018/2019 Admission Portal (http://putme.fulokoja.edu.ng/) with your JAMB Registration Number. Check your admission status. Successful candidates should generate payment invoice for acceptance fee from the University’s 2018/2019 Admission Portal. Pay acceptance fee of N10,000.00 using REMITA services (card or bank payment): For Card Payment: Visit remita.net, Click on “Pay an Invoice“, Enter your generated RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference), and process your payment with relevant card details. For Bank Payment: Visit any bank of your choice that offers REMITA services and pay using your generated RRR(Remita Retrieval Reference) on your invoice. Return to the University’s 2018/2019 Admission Portal to confirm your payment. Print your Admission Letter and letter of under taking Return to the University’s 2018/2019 Admission Portal to supply your O’level examination details and scratch card details. Please note that failure to upload a valid and unused examination scratch card detail will lead to automatic disqualification of admission. Wait for confirmation SMS or check the [...]