Mr. Olumide Olusola Metillelu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Mr. Olumide Olusola Metillelu as the Acting Rector of Lagos State Polytechnic for a period of three months, effective from 1st June, 2020.

According to a release from the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the appointment is sequel to the expiration of the five-year tenure of the current Rector of the Institution, Mr. Samuel Oluyinka Sogunro on 31st May, 2020.

“The process for the appointment of a substantive Rector for the institution is ongoing by the Office of the Special Adviser on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, with the screening and clearance of 17 out of the 25 applicants for the post of the Rector”, the statement read.

It further disclosed that Mr. Metillelu, prior to the present appointment, was the Deputy Rector (Academics) of the institution.

By Gabriel Ogunjobi

Whenever the Federal Government reopens schools for physical classes, some challenges are bound to confront private schools

Here are some of them:
1. Salary and tuition fees: Undoubtedly, public and private economies have been hit by weeks of lockdown and limited productivity. But soon as the schools reopen, teachers and other members of staff would be anticipating their wages as succor for the hard times.

On the other hand, private schools too haven’t been making much money, if they have at all through passive virtual classes.

Parents and Guardians are also making less money too, meaning school fees may be hard to balance. The proprietors of such institutions may have to source elsewhere for where to pay to their workers.

2. Retrenchment and restructuring:

If government schools are reluctant to downsize staff, private counterparts would not hesitate to. Some non-essential staff may be asked to take compulsory leave at first instance until their services can be afforded. Their return may even come after all.

Also, in a bid to sustain maximum teaching-learning, school management may ask that some teachers take more than their usual subjects to augment salaries for some relieved teachers.

3. Concerns over COVID-19:

The onus to protect children in these precarious times will depend on caregivers, teachers and the entire members of staff in private schools.

Federal Government will also be reopening schools under strict compliance to certain COVID-19 guidelines like social distancing, sanitation, transport system and use of face masks.

These are only necessary to ensure that schoolchildren are not only put in harm’s way but also make beating COVID-19 when they carelessly get infected and spread to their parents at home.

Schools, especially private that can afford such services, would have to employ more hands for sanitation of these free-spirited children.

4. Academic performance and examinations: Lockdown didn’t only take a toll on finance, it definitely would have affected the cognitive activeness of some children who didn’t have the advantage of exercising their brains.

Common entrance exams, juniors and senior West African examinations would be nearing upon resumption of schools. The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is underway too. Parents would be counting on their schools to live up to expectations of rejigging their ward’s memories and ensure redundancy doesn’t set in in spite of the compulsory and over-stretched holidays they had just experienced.

Born on October 19,1992, Chima Okechukwu though from a very humble background, grew up with destiny of greatness hanging on his neck. From primary school,to secondary up to university he has always held leadership positions.

At Abia State University Uturu, where he graduated from in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, Hon. Chima was the President of the Faculty’s students body,HUMSSA ( Humanities and Social Science Students Association). A body that coordinates students of the over 8 departments that made up the Faculty.

Soon after his National Youths Service, he joined his mentor, Barr. Eni Uduma Chima, Ph.D,who gave him appointment to serve with him at the Local Government where he was Chairman as Special Assistant on Political Matters.

This opportunity provided Hon. Chima Okechukwu the opportunity to understudy how the Local Government system works without knowing he will return to Chair same Local Government only few years later.

He was sworn in yesterday May 29, 2020 by the youth friendly Governor of Ebonyi State,Gov. Dave Nwaeze Umahi as the TC Chairman,Afikpo South LGA.
By this appointment, Hon. Chima Okechukwu has become the youngest Local Government Chairman in Nigeria.

Expectations are high,that he will discharge his duties well and deliver dividends of democracy to his people,in line with the vision of the Governor,Engr. Dave Nwaeze Umahi’s administration.

His performance in office will validate the fact that youths are capable of doing better when given the opportunity.

The federal government has said schools and hotels will be used as isolation centres, in the event of overflow of COVID-19 patients

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, stated this during the Presidential Task Force media briefing on COVID-19 on Thursday.

As at Thursday evening, Nigeria has a total of 8,733 confirmed coronavirus cases, with the number increasing by hundreds every day

Lagos State for instance, has the highest number in the country, with 4,012 patients.

Ehanire expressed optimism that the situation in Nigeria would not “experience horrific scenes of bed space shortages seen in some European hospitals.”

According to him, there are over 112 treatment and isolation centres in 35 states and Abuja. However, not all states have up to at least 300 beds prescribed for isolation and treatment.

“In event of overflow, we can require hotels and school dormitories to be prepared for level 1 (Quarantine) and level 2 Isolation (of COVID-19 positive with zero or mild symptoms), to free hospital beds to be dedicated to level 3, (moderate to severe cases) and level 4, (high dependency and Intensive care unit).

“I therefore, call on activists and philanthropists to work with state governments in concerted steps to scale up non-pharmaceutical measures and beef up infrastructural assets for isolation and treatment in their states,” Ehanire said.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes admissions for the 2019/2020 academic session.

For available programmes, check the attached pdf file below;

Admission Requirements.

1. To be eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma Programme, candidates must be first degree holders in a relevant discipline from any recognized University. In general, all applicants must satisfy basic UTME requirements for Bachelor’s degree. Holders of HND with Upper Credit and above could also apply. Holders of First Degree in Animal Science are eligible to apply for Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Animal Science.
2. Candidates for Master’s Degree Programme must be graduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta or any other University recognized by the Senate and shall normally have obtained a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) degree in relevant field. However, candidates with Second Class Lower Degree in relevant field may be considered. Candidates for Masters of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) programme should possess HND plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science or B.Sc. Physical Sciences/Engineering and Allied Disciplines. Prior computing or IT exposure is beneficial but not essential. 3. Candidates for admission to Masters and Ph.D. programmes in Communication Studies shall possess University degrees in Arts, Science, Applied Science, Social Science and Education or other related disciplines.
To be eligible for admission to the MBA (AgriBusiness) and Professional Master in Communication Studies degree programmes, candidates must be holders of Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or HND (Upper Credit minimum) with a Postgraduate Diploma in any discipline.
4. Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Communication studies with a minimum cumulative average of 55% may be considered for Master’s Degree in Communication Studies. In addition, possession of relevant professional qualification and/or experience will be an advantage. A credit pass in O’ Level Mathematics is not compulsory for admission into Professional Master in Communication Studies programme which is strictly part-time (Friday and Saturday) programme. The duration of the programme is a minimum of 4 semesters.
5. Masters of Environment Management (MEM) is a three-semester professional programme designed for captains of industries who are degree holders or HND holders with distinction/credit pass plus PGD in relevant fields who have also satisfied all basic UTME requirements while Masters of Environment Management and Protection (MEMP) is an academic Master’s Degree that runs for a minimum of four (4) semesters.
6. The requirement for M. Agric applicants in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management is B. Agric (Agric Economics) with Second Class Upper. Other disciplines will be admitted to M.Sc. (Professional) with the prospect of conversion to MAgric on attaining a minimum weighted average score of 60% after the first year.
7. Masters of Veterinary Science (M .V.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) courses are open to: (i) M.V.Sc. – Master of Veterinary Science is open to Graduates of Veterinary Medicine of FUNAAB and other University recognized by Senate. Any other qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a DVM by the Senate. Candidates must satisfy any other requirements as specified by the postgraduate school of FUNAAB. (ii) M.Sc.: – The Master of Science degree is open to Graduates of Biological Sciences of FUNAAB and other institutions recognized by Senate. Fellows of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent may also be considered. Candidates must satisfy any other requirements as specified by the Postgraduate School of FUNAAB.
8. For Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programme, a student must have obtained Master’s degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine of FUNAAB or other University recognized by Senate and other qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a Master’s degree by the Senate.
9. The duration of study for the Master’s degree programme shall be a minimum of 4 semesters and maximum of 8 semesters for full time candidates; while part time studies shall be for a minimum of 6 semesters and maximum of 10 semesters. Part-time students must finish all course works within the first four semesters of their registration.
10. To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree programme, candidates must have obtained a Master’s degree from FUNAAB or its equivalent from any other University recognized by Senate. Holders of one year Master’s Degree are expected to undergo a conversion examination after the first session before proceeding to a Ph.D. programme.
11. Candidates for academic Masters and Ph.D. programmes shall be required to submit a research proposal along with their application forms, and may be required to interact (in oral or written form) with their respective Departments before admission.

DURATION.
1. Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy) Degree/Programme
Full Time (FT) – 6 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 10 Semesters
Part Time (PT) – 8 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 12 Semesters
2. MASTERS PROGRAMMES
Full Time (FT) – 4 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 8 Semesters
Part Time (PT) – 8 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 12 Semesters
3. PROFESSIONAL MASTERS PROGRAMMES
Full Time (FT) – 3 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 6 Semesters
Part Time (PT) – 4 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 8 Semesters
4. PGD PROGRAMMES
Full Time FT) – 2 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 4 Semesters
Part Time (PT) – 4 Semesters Minimum & Maximum of 8 Semesters
Method of Application

Follow the procedure below to obtain the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes admission forms:
Applicants should visit the PG Application portal (pg.funaab.edu.ng or pgschool.unaab.edu.ng) to commence the process of application. Application cost is Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty Naira (N15,560:00) only exclusive of Bank Charges.

Postgraduate portal will open on Monday, May 18, 2020.

Closing date for online Submission of Application for Masters and PGD programmes is 29th June, 2020.

Application for Ph.D. is open all year round. Successful applicants will be contacted by e-mail or telephone.

FIND FILE ATTACHED BELOW:
DOWNLOAD HERE FOR MORE INFO
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The school of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos – University of First Choice and the Nation’s Pride, a leading, reputable first generation Institution for postgraduate education and research in Africa, situated in the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from recognized institutions for admission into Postgraduate programmes of the University in the 2020/2021 Session, namely:

-Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes.
-Masters Degree Programmes (i.e. LL.M, M.A., M.Ed., M.Sc., etc.).
-Professional Masters Degree Programmes (i.e. EMBA, LLS, MAG, MARPM, MBA, MBF, MCM, MCrim, MDF, MDM, MDR, MDSS, MEM, MESM, MFM, MGIS, MHDM, MHyS, MILD, MILR, MLA, MMAM, MMP, MPA, MPE, MPH, MPIA, MPM, MRM, MRPP, MSEM, MSIS , MTL, MTPM, MTTFL, MUD, MULTP, etc.).
-Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes.

There is flexibility in the mode of study with Full Time, Part Time, Executive and Sandwich options as applicable.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION

1. Sale of Application Forms commences on Monday, 25th May, 2020 and ends on Sunday, 14th August, 2020.
2. Completed Application Forms are to be submitted ONLINE not later than Sunday, 21st August, 2020.
3. Visit the School of Postgraduate Studies University of Lagos Portal,

Home

, Click the 2020/2021 Applications link.
4. Confirm availability and your eligibility of the desired course.
5 Click the “Application Form” link and select the Postgraduate option from the Application Type menu.
6. Complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a Payment Reference Number. (please print the payment advice).
7. Proceed to make payment of the non-refundable fee of ₦22,500.00 (Twenty Two Thousand and Five Hundred Naira Only) for the Form, and charges through any of the below options:
i. Remita Payment: Any commercial bank using the RRR number displayed on the payment advice.
ii. Online Payment: Click the PayNow link to make payment directly on the portal with your bank debit card.
8. After payment, return to the School of Postgraduate Studies website

Home

, click the 2020/2021 Application link, then “Continue Application” link, login with Payment Reference Number and provide surname in lowercase as password.
9. Complete the Application form and upload digital passport photograph (jpeg format) which should not be more than 15KB in size and must be on a white background. The acceptable dimension is width: 275 pixels or 35mm, height: 314 pixels or 40mm. (Failure to comply with specified image format may lead to disqualification.)
10. Click “SUBMIT FORM” button if the information is correct, else, click DECLINE button (CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO CONCLUDE THE FINAL SUBMISSION ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE COMPLETELY FILLED THE FORM. PLEASE NOTE THAT EDITING OF APPLICATION FORM AFTER FINAL SUBMISSION ATTRACTS A ₦1,000 CHARGE).
11. Kindly note the following:
A. Candidates are advised to read the requirements for their desired programmes carefully to confirm eligibility.
B. Candidates awaiting Bachelor’s degree results or are currently undergoing Postgraduate programmes or Nigerian citizens who have not completed the National Youth Service Corps assignments are not eligible.
C. Holders of Degrees obtained from Outreach/Satellite campuses are not eligible.
D. Every applicant is required to upload EVERY credential listed on the application form for the admission such as: (a) Degree Certificates (Not Statement of Results) (b) NYSC Certificate (c) Professional Certificates
E. All Academic Transcripts must reach the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies on or before the beginning of registration/screening exercise.
F. All M.Phil./Ph.D. candidates are required to contact the relevant Departments for availability of Supervisors/vacancies before applying.
G. Check the dates for ONLINE Qualifying Examination/Interviews and any additional information on the website of the University of Lagos, School of Postgraduate Studies (

Home

) from 28th August, 2020.

For further information, please contact through the following:

The Telephone lines provided at

Home

E-mails: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
LAGOS-BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY, PMB 0001, LASU POST OFFICE, LAGOS
Website: www.lasu.edu.ng Email: registrar@lasu.
edu.ng, [email protected]

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant Academic and Non-Academic positions in the Lagos State University, Ojo.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS:
Applications are invited for the post of Professor in the following Faculties/Departments:
(a) FACULTY OF ARTS
. Department of Philosophy
(b) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
. Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering
(c) FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
. Department of Insurance
(d) FACULTY OF SCIENCE
. Department of Computer Science
(e) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
. Department of Anesthesia

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
PROFESSOR
Candidates must possess a Ph.D with at least Ten [10] years post qualification teaching/research cognate experience in a University. The candidate must also possess some years of post-qualificat
ion teaching and research experience in a University with several scholarly publications and administrative experience, as well as demonstrate ability to provide academic leadership. An Associate Professor of at least three years in a University may also apply, BUT such candidate must possess considerable experience in teaching/research in a University and should have demonstrable capacity to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, and ability to provide academic leadership, in addition to reasonable administrative experience.

NON-ACADEMIC POSITION:
DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT (CONUNASS 15)
Candidates must be holders of good honors degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting from a recognized institution with Fifteen (15) years relevant post qualification experience PLUS Final Certificate of ICAN/ACA/ACCA/ANAN/ACMA with Nine (9) years post-qualification experience. The possession of relevant Masters Degree is compulsory.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Thirty (30) copies of detailed application, including photocopies of candidates credentials [O Level Result inclusive and signed Curriculum Vitae] should presented in the following order:
1. Name in Full with Surname first (BOLDLY WRITTEN)
2. Place and Date of Birth
3. State of Origin
4 Permanent Address
5 Current Postal Address 6. Nationality
7. Marital Status
8. Number and Ages of Children
9. Academic/Professional Qualifications (with dates and institutions)
10 Statement of Experience including full details of former and present position
11. Current Research (For those applying for Academic Positions only)
12. List of Publication (For those applying for Academic Positions only)
13. Other activities outside current employment
14. Name, Address and Telephone Numbers of three (3) referees
15. Telephone and E-mail Address (SELF)
16. Proposed date of availability for duty if appointed.
Candidates should please include three (3) self-addressed envelopes with Stamp of Fifty Naira (N50: 00) only on each.

All applications with credentials should be addressed and submitted either by hand or by post to:
THE REGISTRAR,
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY,
BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY, OJO
P. M. B. 0001,
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
POST OFFICE, OJO.

CLOSING DATE
Six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SIGNED
AMUNI, Mohammed Olayinka, mnim
Registrar & Secretary to Governing Council

The Federal Government says it is thinking of sectionalising classes for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the country ahead of school reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, stated this on Wednesday during a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja.

The minister, who faulted the reports that schools would reopen in the country on June 8, said the government could not afford to take any costly risk, especially as it regards the safety of pupils and students in the country.

He said, “Until we are sure these children can go to school, return safely and not bring up with them COVID-19 and infect people who are more susceptible than they are, then we are running a huge risk and God forbid, in our hurry, something happens to our children, I am not sure how anybody will be able to retrieve what has been lost.”

Nwajiuba said the ministry is being guided by the advice of experts as well as those of the World Health Organisation, noting that the decision to reopen schools in the country would be carefully arrived at because education is on the concurrent list of the Nigerian Constitution.

He appealed to private owners of schools in the country to co-operate with the government in ensuring the safe reopening of schools in the country.

“We are going to publish a specification on what we expect COVID-19 or post-COVID-19 reopening to look like. We are not talking about coping with COVID-19 but in spite of COVID-19, we expect that we will adapt.

“For a country that has over 115,000 primary schools, you will understand that 35,000 of these who are private must agree to set up the same standard in other to allow children to go in.

“We may have classes in the morning and classes in the afternoon so that we will have the whole of the infrastructure divided provided they can serve us. I am not sure we will have classes at night. But we can do with morning and afternoon for now,” he explained.

Nwajiuba said aside ensuring that social distancing is observed when schools reopen, said the ministry is working on sanitation in the schools, noting that the government wants to ensure that all schools could deploy pedal-push handwashing machines.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the service year of 24 Batch B Stream 1 corps members serving in Lagos State for alleged indiscipline.

The state’s NYSC Coordinator, Eddy Megwa, who disclosed this in a statement titled: “Corps Disciplinary Committee Decision,” said 18 other corps members had also been listed for “pending disciplinary issues.”

He said the service year of the affected corps members would be extended by between two weeks to four months.

The Batch B Stream 1 corps members are expected to pass out on May 28.

Megwa said: “The affected corps members (those with an extension of service year) are to report to NYSC, State Secretariat, Surulere on Wednesday, 27th May, 2020 between 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to collect their respective letters of disciplinary decision. Strict adherence to time scheduled is advised.”

Earlier we published a list of universities that accept candidates who chose them as 2nd choice for Post-UTME but do you equally know that there are universities that allow candidates who did not choose them at all to register for their Post-UTME?

In this post, we will make a list of the universities you can take their Post-UTME form even if you dd not choose them at all during JAMB registration. The list is made up of both public and private universities.

Please note that once any of these universities offer you admission, you must first make the school your first choice before you can accept the admission on JAMB caps, Print admission letter, and complete registration process and clearance in the school.

Universities that Accept Candidates Who Didn’t Choose Them in JAMB

1. All Private Universities in Nigeria
2. Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH)
3. Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
4. University of Ibadan (Federal College of Education Oyo)
5. Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo
6. Ekiti State University (EKSU)
7. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ABTU)
8. Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE)
10. Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH)
11. Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE)
12. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)
13. Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)
14. Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)

Other Degree awarding universities and affiliates

The list will be updated as we discover more universities that fall in this category.

Please note that even though these universities will allow you to register for the post UTMEs without choosing them in UTME, You are required to make them your first choice via JAMB change of institution before you can be considered for admission.

Though some of them can give you admission and later ask you to make them your first choice via JAMB change of institution before you can print your Admission Letter.