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  • Enactus hits community with empowerment seminar

    Members of the Entrepreneurship Action in Us (ENACTUS) Club at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, have organised free empowerment seminar for residents of Emure community.

    The seminar was held at Community Grammar School, Emure Ile, Ondo State.

    No fewer than 40 members of the community were trained on how to produce detergents and allied products, including strategies to market the products.

    Residents were taught how to make liquid dish wash, disinfectant and toilet wash.

    Speaking to CAMPUSLIFE, Joseph Adebowale, the group leader, said:  “We discover a passion that if unleashed can inspire others to fulfil their dreams. We discover innovations that will make people live a healthier life, which can also be a source of income if properly harnessed. We discovered a problem at Emure-Ile community and decided to provide solutions. We targeted the people of this community that live below one dollar per day and we decided that the best way to empower their men and women is to train them on what will help the community and boost their income,” he stated.

    Its Faculty Advisor at the institution, Mr Akintan Akinyemi, said: “Considering the relevant economic, social and environmental factors, the seminar is bound to improve the quality and standard of living of the participants. We empower people in need by applying business and economic concepts and and entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living.”

     

  • Dean urges students to pay their fees

    The Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof Augustine Ubachukwu, has urged postgraduate students who have not paid their school fees in the 2013/2014 session to do so or forfeit their admission.

    The advice came following discovery that students deliberately allowed their fees to accumulate with the intention of evading payment at the end of their programme.

    “We have written to Heads of departments to ensure that students who have not paid their fees are not allowed to take examinations and present seminars. We would not invite external examiners for students who are owing or approve their synopsis”, he said.

    The Dean said his vision for the School was to promote academic excellence through research, adding that his administration would ensure that all hindrances that prevented students from completing their programmes in record time would be addressed.

    Speaking on measures taken to fast track collection of postgraduate certificates and transcripts, Prof Ubachukwu said he had instructed staff of the school to ensure that issues involving collection of certificates and transcripts were handled within 24 hours.

  • ‘YABATECH is still on strike’

    ACADEMIC Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has denied the rumour that the institution has pulled out of the on-going nationwide strike embark on by the union.

    ASUP chapter chairman, Adeyemi Aromolaran, said the institution reamined shut, adding that the chapter was committed to joining hands with other polytechnics in the country to demand better education system for students.

    Shola Orisalade, HND II Civil Engineering, said: “Its nine months now since the whole crisis began and government seems not to be concerned. ASUP is committed to finding lasting solution to the mess created by the government. I will be very happy if the college could decide to pull out of the strike.”

    The Speaker of the Students’ Union legislative arm, Joshua Akinjayeju, said the strike had paralysed the educational pursuits of many students.

  • Firm helps with Indian admission

    Firm helps with Indian admission

    EduSoft Associates Limited has facilitated on-the-spot admissions for some Nigerians into some of the best universities in India.

    The students met with representatives of the universities at the Universities Education Expo organised by the firm in Lagos.

    Among participating schools were: Sharda University, Delhi NCR; Bapuji College of Nursing and Pharmacy; SS Institute of Medical Sciences; Krupanidhi College, Bangalore; SRM University; Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences; Acharya Bangalore B School & Institute of Health Sciences and Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology.

    Mr Varrier Devesh, Director of Training, EduSoft Associates Limited, said the expo will hold annually.

    Mr Badri Prasad, Director of Operations, added that Nigeria and India have a lot in common and closer association between the two countries could only lead to more opportunities for citizens of both countries.

    “Since the beginning of this year we have facilitated the admission of more than 400 Nigerians into the best universities in India, studying courses in the medical sciences, engineering, and humanities, among others. Nigerians studying in India find the country as a second home since the two countries are very close and share a lot in common,” he said.

  • Foundation donates bus to UNILAG

    Foundation donates bus to UNILAG

    The Founder/Chief Promoter of Omo Ilu Foundation, Prince Kashamu Buruji, has donated a brand new 18-seater bus to the Department of English, University of Lagos.

    The 2014 model bus, which has been officially presented to the university, was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rahamon A. Bello, along with principal and top officials of the university, such as: Deputy Vice-Chancellor DVC (Academic & Research), Prof. Babajide Alo; DVC  (Management Service), Prof. Duro Oni; Registrar, Dr. Taiwo Folasade Ipaye; Bursar, Mr. Lateef Odekunle and Librarian, Dr. Olukemi Fadehan.

    Others who witnessed the presentation were the Provost, College of Medicine, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola; Director, Academic Planning, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe; Director, Quality Assurance & Servicom, Prof. Wale Okunuga and Director, Works and Physical Planning, Dr. Adelere Adeniran.

    Speaking at the presentation, the general/media adviser to the Kashamu, Mr. Austin Oniyokor, said the donation is borne out of Kashamu’s strong desire to give back to his alma mater and contribute to Nigeria’s education sector. He thanked authorities of the university for providing the opportunity for the foundation to support it.

    Prof Bello expressed gratitude to Prince Kashamu for the gesture, describing it as the kind of support needed to keep the university as a first-class tertiary institution.

    While urging other alumni of the university to emulate Kashamu, Bello reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustaining the reputation of the institution as a centre for excellence in teaching, learning and research.

  • MOCPED produces First Class

    Miss Adeniji Taiwo Morufat has emerged the only first class student among 94 graduating students in the degree sandwich programmes of the Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija-Epe,Lagos State.

    The programmes are the initiative of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) which MOCPED got the franchise and began running since 2006.

    A statement signed by the college Public Relations Officer Mr Ilori Abiodun Idowu, said among MOCPED first fruits are 20 students with Second Class (Upper Division), 57 with Second Class (Lower Division) and 16 with Third Class.

    According to the results as compiled by the management of EKSU, Adeniji  36, who studied Agricultural Science Education with Matriculation No: UNAD/EPE/06/01753 got a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.57.

    Reacting on the development, Provost MOCPED Prof Olu Akeusola, described Adeniji’s feat as a result of dedicated and committed workforce and the high benchmarks the college sets.

    “We are happy about the development. This is simply to show that here, we have standard which we don’t compromise. We have a crop of dedicated staff passionate towards delivering excellence. Once a student chooses to be committed, we can assure you he or she will come out in flying colours.”

    Adeniji’s achievement, Akeusola further explained, is a testimony for doubting Thomases who believe they can only get the kind of quality teaching and research from mother universities rather than affiliate ones.

    “Whether you are in EKSU or MOCPED, the standards are the same. I believe this is enough to convince doubting Thomases that you can receive as much quality education as is obtained in EKSU. We have the facilities here, and we can deliver,” Akeusola said.

     

  • Board praises outgone provost

    The Academic Board of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State has held a special academic board session in honor of the immediate past Provost, Prof Adeyemi Idowu.

    The session, held at the S.K. Babalola Conference Centre, according to the Registrar of the College, Mr. Felix Aderinboye, has the council’s mandate to hold the session dedicated to the outgone provost.

    The acting Provost, Dr. Olufemi Olajuyigbe described the event as a privilege from God. He thanked God for keeping the outgone Provost for the eight-year period of his tenure.

    Speaking on behalf of the deans, the Dean, School of Education, Dr. Mrs. Oyenike Oyinloye, described the Provost as someone, who has impacted the college in all areas including improvement in academic programmes, infrastructural development with excellent human relations.

    In his tribute, the Head of Department, English Language, Mr. Gbenga Dare said Prof Idowu came at a time when the college was getting out of its troubles.

  • PhD Scholarships in Politics and International Relations at Cardiff University, 2014

    Cardiff University is inviting application for five partial PhD scholarships in Politics and International Relations. This scholarship is open to UK/EU and Overseas nationals without further restrictions. These studentships consist of £3,996 to be provided in the first year of the PhD programme. The application deadline is 1st August 2014.

    Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the area of Politics and International Relations within the School of Modern Languages at Cardiff University.

    Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree level at Cardiff University.

    Scholarship Provider: Cardiff University, UK

    Scholarship can be taken at: UK

    Accreditation: Cardiff University is an accredited university. Cardiff University is accredited by the Russell Group and EUA Universities UK.

    Eligibility: This scholarship is open to UK/EU and Overseas nationals without further restrictions.

    Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU and international students can apply for these PhD scholarships.

    Scholarship Description: School of Politics and International Relations at Cardiff University invites applications for five partial PhD Scholarships for Home, EU and International students.

    These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis. The scholarships will be awarded to students undertaking a PhD within the School of Modern Languages and will each provide £3,996 as a one-time disbursement in the first year of the PhD.

    Number of award(s): The School of Politics and International Relations at Cardiff University invites applications for five partial PhD Scholarships.

    Duration of award(s): These PhD scholarships will be paid as a one-time disbursement in the first year of the PhD.

    What does it cover? Each studentship consists of £3,996 to be provided in the first year of the PhD programme.

    Selection Criteria: These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis.

    Notification: Not Known

    How to Apply: If you wish to be considered, please send an email expressing your interest to: europ-pg-admissions-at-cardiff.ac.uk.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1st August 2014.

  • Admission cutoff pegged at 180, 150

    THE least mark for admission into universities in Nigeria for the 2014/2015 academic session has been pegged at 180; and 150 for polytechnics and colleges of education.

    The Policy Committee, made up of vice chancellors, rectors, provosts and registrars of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education arrived at the benchmarks at the 5th Combined Policy meeting on admissions to tertiary institutions held at the National Universities Commission on Tuesday.

    At the meeting, chaired by the Supervising Minister of Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), Prof Dibu Ojerinde said 1,584,348 (97.07 per cent) candidates who sat for the 2014 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) applied to degree awarding institutions or universities; while 25,767 (1.57 per cent) and 22,072 (1.34 per cent) applied to study at the colleges of education and polytechnics. Only 46 representing 0.003 percent applied to study in the innovation and vocational enterprise institutions where they would earn the National Innovations Diploma (NID).

  • Varsities should look beyond govt funding, says IBBU VC

    Varsities should look beyond govt funding, says IBBU VC

    The Vice Chancellor of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, Prof Ibrahim Kolo has warned that public universities may not achieve their mandate of academic excellence if they continue to depend on government for funds.

    He advised management of universities to look beyond government subventions by establishing strategic fund raising activities for the development of critical areas of their institutions.

    Kolo spoke at a retreat on strategies for successful fund raising organised by the institution for its council members and senior members of staff last Sunday.

    The Vice Chancellor said world renowned universities in the United States and Europe are not funded by government, but depend on donations from their alumni, public spirited individuals and institutions.

    He suggested that the management of various universities should come up with strategic plans for donors to key into.

    The retreat, which was used to appraise the university’s five-year strategic development plan put in place in 2010, also provided a platform to fashion plans, programmes and projects to attract philanthropists and donors in funding the university.

    Prof Kolo disclosed that the university attained 75 per cent implementation of plan strategic within four years.  He underscored the management’s commitment towards transforming the university to compete with the best in the world.

    “Our appraisal of our strategic plan in the past four years has shown that we attained 75 per cent. The plan has helped us to lay the foundation for a word class citadel of learning at IBBU. We have seen the critical role the raising of funds plays in the development of universities around the world,” he said.

    Kolo praised former military head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, for his contribution as a  member of the board of the university’s Endowment Fund board and assured that funds given to the university would be used transparently and prudently.

    He said the university has made contact with former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida based on his pledge to complete the senate building and the administrative block.