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  • FUTA appoints librarian

    FUTA appoints librarian

    The Council of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has appointed Dr. Belau Olatunde Gbadamosi as the new University Librarian with effect from August 1, 2016.

    Gbadamosi, a Chartered Librarian, has a doctorate in Library and Information Studies as well as a Bachelor in Education and a Master’s in Library Studies (MLS) all from the University of Ibadan.

    He started his career at the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Lanlate Campus, Oyo State in 1991 and rose through the ranks to become the College Librarian in 2010.

    He joined Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State in September 2012 as the University Librarian before his recent appointment by FUTA.

    Gbadamosi, a member of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) and Member, Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) has a lot of publications in both International and local Journals to his credit.

    He has participated in several academic conferences and workshops locally and internationally

    Gbadamosi, 58, is married with children.

  • FUTA plans safe solar eclipse viewing in Akure

    The Federal University of Technology, Akure(FUTA), under the University Centre for Space Research and Applications, is organising a safe viewing of the September 1 solar eclipse in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

    It will be carried out in conjunction with the Nigeria Chapter of Universe Awareness and Astronomers without Borders (UAAB).

    An annular eclipse occurs when the sun and moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the moon is smaller than that of the sun. Hence, the sun appears as a very bright ring or annulus surrounding the dark disk of the moon.

    The highest degree of obscurity in Nigeria during the annular eclipse would be in the Southern part.

    The eclipse is expected to occur in Akure between 7:15am to 9:55am local time [UTC+1.0] max 65 per cent at 8:28am.

    Solar eyeglasses will be provided for school students and other enthusiasts to ensure safety during the period, which is set to begin around 7am on Sunday, September 1, at the hilltop in FUTA.

    A statement by the Head, Media and Corporate Communications of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Felix Ale, warned that the eclipse is not a spiritual issue, but a natural occurrence that can be accurately predicted by science.

    Besides, the statement cautioned that that nobody should observe eclipse with naked eyes since it can lead to permanent damage to the eyes.

    The space agency appealed to the public not to panic or attach any mystical interpretation to the  event.

    The last time Nigeria experienced an eclipse was in 2013.

  • 20,000 jostle for 4,000 slots at FUTA

    Over 20,000 candidates began competing for 4,000 admission slots at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) on Tuesday, the first of the four-day admission screening process for the 2016/2017 academic session.

    The candidates, in batches, handed their documents to the Security Unit to check for their eligibility.

    The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof Olatunde Arayela, who chairs the Admission Committee, led the team that monitored the exercise.

    Arayela said in accordance with the directive of the Education Minister, Malam Adamu Adamu, only the Ordinary Level and UTME results of candidates who chose the Institution and scored 180 and above were being screened. He said there would not be any test whatsoever.

    Arayela expressed satisfaction with the exercise.

    “It is being very impressive and well conducted.  The candidates are well behaved, cooperating with the officials of the university and complying with the directives. We have both the representatives of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on ground to witness the conduct of the exercise.  This is to ensure transparency and due process in the exercise” he added.

    He confirmed that about 4000 candidates will eventually scale the huddle out of over 20000 who registered for the exercise.

    Some of the candidates also said they were happy with the orderly conduct of the exercise.

    Shadow Solomon, who wants to study Computer Science, said: “I am really satisfied with the conduct of the screening.  Everything went on smoothly from the start to the end.  I was thrilled about the University anthem played to us in one of the halls.  It teaches self-reliance and academic excellence.  I am in love with FUTA already.  The reception given to candidates and our parents is super,” he said.

    Chairman, Technical Sub-Committee, Professor Boniface Alese said, “there is a significant improvement in the conduct.   This is less time consuming, less stressful and cost effective”.

     

  • FUTA suspends four students for alleged N16m internet fraud

    FUTA suspends four students for alleged N16m internet fraud

    THE Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has indefinitely suspended four students of the institution, who were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N16 million Internet fraud.

    The EFCC had arrested the affected four suspects and another from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA).

    The suspects were arrested at an off- campus residence located at Anuoluwapo Close, Stateline Hotel Road, off FUTA South Gate, Akure, Ondo State.

    A statement by the Head, Information and Protocol Unit of FUTA, Mr. Adegbenro Adebanjo, said the university’s vice chancellor approved the sanction.

    The statement said: “The four students, who have been given indefinite suspension and are to stay away from the school until further notice, are  Ogundile A.O , Civil & Environmental Engineering; Fasakin  P. T,  Civil & Environmental Engineering; Akinsanmi F.O, Mathematical Sciences; and Ifeobu U. O. of the Department of  Urban & Regional Planning.

    “In a letter conveying the suspension, the university said the vice chancellor approved the sanction  based on the extant rules, which stipulate indefinite suspension for students arrested and being investigated for allegation of criminal activities.

    “This is in accordance with the provisions of the university Handbook of Information 2012-2015 Page 54, paragraph 5(i) which states that, “Whenever a student is being investigated for a criminal offence by the Police or is charged with a criminal offence; whether or not connected with the university; the student shall be suspended from his studentship until he/she is cleared of the allegation/charge’.”

    On Monday, the EFCC had explained how it intercepted the syndicate.

    It said:  “The commission got wind of their activities through series of intelligence. Paul and his co-travellers, who go about with the name Tsunami Gang and Young Pablo Money, allegedly swindled unsuspecting foreigners and others to the tune of N16 million recently.

    “The suspected fraudsters engaged in fraudulent activities of obtaining money by false pretences through scam mails.

    “Paul is a penultimate final year’s student of Building Technology, James and Olusola are both 400 level students of Agricultural Resources and Mathematics respectively.

    “Okali is a 200-Level student of Urban and Regional Planning and Adebiyi Tayo is a 300-Level student of Mathematics of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Ondo State.

    “At the point of arrest, EFCC operatives recovered a 2006 black Toyota Highlander with registration number (Lagos) LND 112 EG,  2010 light- green Toyota Camry (Muscle) with registration number (Lagos) AAA 850 EF, laptops, three Apple iphone6 and three Blackberry phones from them.

    “Some implicating documents were also found and downloaded from their laptops. They are to be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is completed.”

  • Internet fraud: FUTA suspends four students in EFCC net

    The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has indefinitely suspended four students of the institution arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N16 million internet fraud.

    The EFCC arrested five suspects – four from FUTA and one from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, (AAUA), on Monday.

    The suspects were arrested at  an Off- Campus residence  located at Anuoluwapo Close, Stateline Hotel Road, off FUTA South Gate, Akure, Ondo.

    A statement issued by the Head, Information and Protocol Unit of FUTA, Mr. Adegbenro Adebanjo, said the Vice Chancellor of the university approved the sanction.

    The statement said: “The four students, who have been given indefinite suspension and are to stay away from the school until further notice are – Ogundile A.O (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Fasakin  P.T (Civil and Environmental Engineering), Akinsanmi F.O (Mathematical Sciences), and Ifeobu U.O (Urban & Regional Planning).

    “In a letter conveying the suspension, the university said the Vice Chancellor approved the sanction based on the extant rules which stipulate indefinite suspension for students arrested and being investigated for criminal activities.

    “This is in accordance with the provisions of the University Handbook of Information 2012-2015 page 54, paragraph 5(i) which states that, whenever a student is being investigated for a criminal offence by the police or is charged with a criminal offence; whether or not connected with the university; the student shall be suspended from his studentship until he/she is cleared of the allegation/charge.”

     

  • FUTA Space Club holds Asteroid Search Campaign in West Africa

    FUTA Space Club holds Asteroid Search Campaign in West Africa

    The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Space Club under the institution’s Centre for Space Research and Applications, in collaboration with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration is organizing the First Asteroid Search Campaign in West Africa.
    The International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) is an educational outreach program for high schools and colleges. It provides high quality astronomical data to students around the world.
    According to the organisers of the campaign, students are able to make original astronomical discoveries and participate in hands-on astronomy.
    The campaign which is opened to Nigerian students (Undergraduates and Postgraduates) will run through July 11-15, 2016 and interested individuals or teams are to register on the club’s website (www.spaceclubfuta.com/asc2016) before June 12.
    Interested students will form a team of Maximum of three and work together during the one-week long campaign between.
    Typically, each team will get 3-5 image sets. This is an average depending upon factors such as the Moon and Weather. It takes about 20 minutes to analyse one set.
    This means each team can expect an average workload of one hour per day. The image analysis is done with Astrometrica, an easy to use software package provided by IASC (Astrometrica provides the ability to easily compare Astromerical images for the purpose of moving object discovery).
    Selected teams will receive an info pack about the software to be used and other details on how to get ready for the Asteroid Search Campaign.
    Each team would collaborate as a research team via the internet, submitting a single MPC (Minor Planet Center) report to IASC on each of the image sets that they get during the campaign.
    A team working over the internet will probably rotate the responsibility of analysing a set then share their work with the others on the team for comment.
    In case an Asteroid is discovered, more information will be received.
    A discovery has to be observed a second time within 7-10 days. At that point it is given a provisional designation by the Minor Planet Center.
    In 3-6 years as additional observations are made and the orbit is fully determined, the asteroid is numbered and placed into the world’s official minor planets catalogue by the International Astronomical Union.
    Numbered asteroids will be named by their discoverers.
    After the Campaign, participants will be asked to submit a short report to the Space Club FUTA about their experience

  • Four FUTA students die in crash, others injured

    Four undergraduate students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Ondo state on Saturday lost their lives in an auto crash along Ilesa-Akure express road.

    The accident which occured at Ibule village about one kilometre to FUTA North gate also left many students of the university injured.

    The Police Pubic Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state Police Command, Mr Femi Joseph who confirmed the accident attributed it to high speed.

    He said some students of the university travelling to Ibadan, Oyo state for a religious programme were involved in the ghastly motor accident.

    The PPRO said the accident which involved a Toyota hiace bus and a
    motorcycle was caused by over speeding on the part of the driver of the bus.

    He said the the deceased students have been deposited at the mogue,while those injured are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the state.

    The Public Relations Officer of the University, Olu Adegbenro said the students were on a private religious trip when the accident happened.

    He said the management of the university was already aware of the accident and already relating with the Police on the matter.

    He commiserated with the families of the deceased students and their colleagues.

  • FUTA students for Bulgaria maths contest

    Four Students of the Mathematics Department of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, will fly Nigeria’s flag at the International Mathematics Competition (IMC) at the America University, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria holding July 25-29, 2016.

    This follows their wining the 8th National Mathematics Competition for University Students (2016 NAMCUS) in Abuja organised by the National Mathematical Centre.

    They beat 23 other universities with teams of four students to earn a spot in the international competition.

    The FUTA Team was made up of Michael Omolaja, a 500-Level student who got a gold medal and the title of Best Student Mathematician across Nigerian Universities; Mary Akinade and Segun Ofe, also 500-Level students who won silver medals; and Desmond Dike, a 300-Level student who picked a bronze medal.

    They were supervised by Dr Babatope Omolofe and Mr. Ayodeji Afolabi, lecturers in the Department.

    In Bulgaria, at the competition organised by the University College, London, the team would compete against students from about 80 countries.

    The competition would feature two sessions of five hours each with problems from Algebra, Real and Complex Analysis, Geometry and Combinatorics.

    Speaking on their success talisman, Omolaja, said the team depended on God and worked together. Omolaja, who has a record of tutoring students at Masters and PhD levels, is a Fluid Numerical and Complex Analysis major with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.69. Already, he has published several papers.

    Akinade, the only female on the team, has a CGPA of 4.68.

    Ofe, who is a second time participant has a CGPA is 4.59.  He said of the upcoming Bulgarian competition: “It is a privilege to represent Nigeria and we are going to put in our best to make the most of the privilege”.

    Dike, who has a CGPA of 4.68, said he learnt from team mates in order to give his best.

    The Vice Chancellor, Prof Adebiyi Daramola, praised the team and assured its members of total support. He described their feat as a big boost to the university’s image and a testimony of its excellence in academic matters.

  • International award for FUTA don

    The Dean, School of Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Prof Tomola Obamuyi, has received the prestigious 2015 Best Professor in Banking and Finance award by the Africa Education Leadership Awards.

    The 2015 edition of the awards took place recently at the Le Meridian, Mauritius, East Africa.

    The Africa Education Leadership Awards (AELA) are presented to individuals from diverse disciplines and institutions in Africa, who have distinguished themselves in their profession and served as role models through scholarly research and innovation, as well as contributing to humanity and society.

    Organisers say selection for the AELA is researched by its research cell, which produces a shortlist of individuals who meet the criteria.

    The shortlist is then reviewed by a jury comprising senior professionals from across the globe.

    Obamuyi is a world-class scholar, who has presented conference papers in many countries, including Finland, Canada, United Kingdom, Sweden, India, Ethiopia, Zambia and Ghana.

    He is the Nigerian representative, Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Student’s Survey (GUESSS) University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Nigerian Team Member, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) United States.

  • FUTA student for Boeing internship

    Oladunni Ogunnubi, a final year student of Transport Management Technology, Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, has been selected by The Boeing Company, manufacturers of Boeing range of Aircrafts, to participate in its 2016 Internship programme in the United States of America.

    Ogunnubi, who will spend between six and 12 months at the Company’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington was selected because of her good grades and sterling performance during the online interview with the firm’s Selection Board.

    During the internship, selected students will be exposed to the field of transport engineering and management in the Boeing Aircraft Industry under designated managers.

    In addition to transport cost, Boeing will provide Ogunnubi and other interns from Kenya, Ethiopia, Jamaica, Togo, Trinidad and Morocco with hourly stipends.

    FUTA Vice Chancellor, Prof Adebiyi Daramola, said Ogunnubi’s selection testifies to the quality of training offered by the institution. He congratulated Ogunnubi and the Head of Department of Transport Management Technology, Dr Kolawole Gbadamosi for the feat.