Says each institution determines minimum score for admission

There’s no uniform UTME minimum score for admission, JAMB insists..

ABUJA–THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB,has told candidates jubilating for meeting its set benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions not to rely on the cut-off point.

JAMB said meeting its cut-off mark was not a guarantee for admission,explaining that there were other different factors for consideration for admission.

According to the board which stated this in its weekly news bulletin, released to the media Monday, by its Head of Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin,”The undue attention to the so-called national minimum UTME score (UTME cut-off point), is a major source of failure of many ill-informed candidates who assumed that they have finally attained the benchmark having achieved the so called minimum national score or “cut off point’ for admission.”

It said even with its benchmark, “each institution determines and
submits to JAMB its minimum UTME score; after having analyzed the UTME performances of its applicants against its available quota.”

Are you a Nigerian seeking for financial assistance in studying for a degree program in Nigeria? If yes, here is one for you;

The MTN Scholarship Scheme is awarding scholarship opportunities to qualified high performing students who are interested in pursuing a degree program in Nigeria. This scholarship is made up of the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme (MTN STSS) and the MTN Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students (MTN SSBS)

Application Deadline: 21st July 2020

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

Type: Undergraduate

Value of Scholarships: N200,000.00 annually till graduation

Eligibility:

1. Applicants must be eligible 300 level students studying Science & Technology related courses and blind students studying in Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education) across Nigeria
2. Applicants must be Nigerians
3. Applicants must be able to demonstrate English Language proficiency

Application Process:

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The attention of the University Management has been drawn to news items published by some blogs claiming that sale of application forms into the University of Lagos School of Foundation Studies programme for the 2020/2021 academic session has commenced

This information is false as the sale of application forms is yet to commence. Information in this regard would be published on the official websites of the University:

home

and http://foundation.unilag.edu.ng/ as soon as the sale of application forms commences.

Prospective Foundation programme candidates and members of the general public are hereby advised to desist from further interactions with such blogs in the misplaced hope that they are dealing with the University of Lagos. They are advised to only contact the official channels of the University for the purposes of enquiry and proper admission procedures.

Anyone who interacts with sites other than the official websites of the University as mentioned above does so at his or her own risk.

Signed,
Principal Assistant Registrar,
Communication Unit,
Office of the Vice Chancellor,
University of Lagos.

Nigerian Turkish Nile University Post-UTME Form, eligibility and registration details for 2020/2021 session has been announced. Applications are invited from candidates for admission into the various undergraduates’ programmes of the Nigerian Turkish Nile University for the 2020/2021 academic session.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. The Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences

UTME: Five credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Mathematics and any other two relevant subjects including Economics, Accounting and Government.

Direct Entry: At least Two “A” level credit including Economics NCE or OND with credit passes in relevant subjects.
Remarks: UME subjects are Economics, English, Mathematics and any other subject.

2. Political Science and International Relations

UTME: Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language , Government or History and at least a pass in Maths and any other relevant subjects.
Direct Entry: Not applicable.
Remarks: Three Arts or Social Science Subjects.

3. English Studies

UTME: Five credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) including English Language and Literature in English.
Direct Entry: At least two A level passes including Literature in English and one other Arts subject.
Remarks: UME subjects are English, Literature in English, One Arts subject and another one Social Science subject.

4. Biology

UTME: Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Biology and any other science subjects
Direct Entry: Two “A” level passes in Biology and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Chemistry in that order. Credit passes in OND.Two “A” level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology in that order. Credit passes in OND.
Remarks: UME subjects are English, Chemistry mathematics and any of Physics, Geography Biology.

5. Chemistry

UTME: Five Credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) in English, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other two science subjects
Direct Entry: Two “A” level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology in that order. Credit passes in OND.Two “A” level passes in Chemistry and any one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology in that order. Credit passes in OND.
Remarks: UME subjects are English, Chemistry mathematics and any of Physics, Geography Biology.

6. Computer Science

UTME: Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) including English & Mathematics and any other 3 subjects preferably Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agric. Science in that order.
Direct Entry: Two “A” level passes in Mathematics and either Physics and/or Chemistry. OND/NCE in Mathematics and another Science Subject.
Remarks: UME subjects are Mathematics and any two of Physics Chemistry, Biology, Geography or Economics in order of preference.

7. The Faculty of Engineering

UTME: Five credit passes at SSCE (or its equivalent) including English & Mathematics and any other 3 subjects preferably Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
Direct Entry: Two “A” level passes in Mathematics and either Physics and/or Chemistry. OND/NCE in Mathematics and another Science Subject.
Remarks: UME subjects are Mathematics and any two of Physics Chemistry, Geography.

8. Department of Law

UTME: Five credits at SSCE (or its equivalent) including English Language and Literature in English.
Direct Entry: At least two A level passes including Literature in English and one other Arts subject.
Remarks: UME subjects are English, Literature in English, One Arts subject and another one Social Science subject.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES [NIGERIAN, FOREIGN & TRANSFER/DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS]

1. Nigerian Applicants:
Nigerian students seeking admission into the University must take the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Examination or UTME and obtain the approved cut-off mark for that year. Also the candidates are required to present 5 credits at no more than two sittings. Please refer to your respective faculties for full requirements, other useful information and/or specifications.

2. Foreign Applicants:
Unlike Nigerian applicants, all foreign applicants must provide their corresponding Examination Results as well as academic transcript of previous high schools.

3. Transfer & Direct Entry Students:
Direct Entry candidates are those who have completed one of the following: OND, HSE, HND, ‘A’ level GCE, SBS, and IJMB or any other higher qualification. For this method of entry to NTNU, candidates who have 9 points or above will be admitted to 200 Level based on the three subjects taken. Generally, those candidates who have below 9 points will be admitted to commence at 100 Level.

Transfer candidates from national universities are generally given preference except in cases where the candidate is on academic probation. In such cases, the candidate may be admitted to a lower level. For this method of admission, a grade point average of 1.50 CGPA (3rd class) on a 5.0 scale will permit the candidate to transfer and commence from their appropriate level.

Additionally, admission into an undergraduate degree program of the University shall be based on the Faculty and Departmental requirements, visit your respective Faculty for more. Alternatively, you can check Entry Requirements for all programmes offered by NUN

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates are to Click Here http://sis.nileuniversity.edu.ng/my/app/to Begin Application Online.

PLEASE NOTE: Admissions shall be opened to all, irrespective of Nationality, Sex, Physical ability and Religion provided that the applicant duly completed his/her application form, and with valid information accordingly.

Each candidate should summit following documents to the admission office:

1. Completed and Signed Application Form
2. Copy of Official Senior Secondary School Transcript
3. Copy of Official Senior Secondary School Certificate
4. Copies of Official Examination Results
5. Guarantor’s Letter/attestation of Financial Support
6. Medical Report & Immunization records
7. Letter of Recommendation from Secondary School Counsel/Principal
4 Recent Passport Photograph

Note: The University conducts a Screening Exercise prior to the offer of admission which is mandatory for all applicants. Please do carefully read the procedures below for more on Screening and other placement issues.

An undergraduate student of Unilag who was allegedly mocked for losing her virginity, has been linked to the gang-rape of her two female friends by 7 boys.

Funke Adeyanju who shared the story on Facebook, said the incident occurred shortly after the rape victims arrived their friend’s cousin’s house to deliver a surprise birthday gift to her.

According to Adeyanju, the girls are year one students of the University of lagos, between the ages of 18-19 years.

She said the girls whose drinks were spiked before the sad incident took place, have been taken to a hospital in Ikeja while the male suspects have been arrested.

Adeyanju wrote;

Parents we need God’s intervention”

This morning at about 09:15hrs the securitymen in my estate rushed to my gate to alert me of an ongoing crime that is being perpetrated.

We rushed to the house

Screening of UTME/Direct Entry Candidates for 2020/2021 Academic Session Admissions

UTME
All 2020/2021 UTME candidates who applied for admission into Ambrose Alli University, EKpoma as institution of First Choice, with a UTME score of 180 and above are required to
pay for the Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma Sereening exercise online application form at a
fee of N2,000.00 (Two thousand Naira) only using their ATM debit cards on Interswitch.

Procedure for Online Application

Candidates are advised to apply online at https://aaue.vwaeup.org and make payment with
their ATM debit cards on Interswiteh

All such candidates must fill in all relevant certificates/documents (WAECNECO/NATEB
ete.) with the correct examination number, exam date, exam type, Scratch card PIN and serial
number) to the porta

Direct Entry

All Direct Entry candidates who applied to JAMB tor admission and chose Ambrose Alli University,
Ekpoma, as Institution ot the First Choice are also required to compiete the online application form
for their screening exer
(WAECINECONATEB, NCE, DIPLOMA,DEGREE e.tc. with the correct examination number and
pin) to the Portal.

such candidates must enter all relevant certificates/documents

Note:

All candidates (both UTME and Direct Entry) are to note that:

The cost of the online Application form is N2,000.00 (Two thousand naira) only.
All names should be written in full when completing the online application form as no
initials shall be entertained.

Mode of Screening

The screening exercise for all candidates would be done strictly ONLINE by screening of qualifying
results of candidates. There shall be no physical screening

Application forms
Application forms for both UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates will be available online for completion and submission from Monday 22nd June, 2020 to Midnight Thursday 20 August, 2020

ADVICE
Candidates should check the University website, www.aauekpoma.edu.ngand portal at http://aaue.wacup.org
regularly for other details on the application/admission procedure

Warning

a. Any Applicant who fails to fill and submit the form online may forfeit his her

eligibility for consideration in the 2020 2021 academic session admission exercise
Applicants that provide false information or upload incorrect credentials online will
automatically be ‘disqualified

Signed
C. M. ADAMAIGBO, KSC, MANUPA
Registrar

Above is for the information and further necessary action of all qualified 2020/2021
candidates who applied to Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, as institution of first choice

Edward U Aihevba,
Deputy Registrar, Information Public Relations Officer

Ebonyi State University Post-Utme/Direct Entry Form for 2020/2021 Academic Session is out: This is to inform the general public that registration for the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (P-UTME)/Direct Entry Screening Exercise of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, (EBSU), shall commence on Monday, 22nd June, 2020 and end on Thursday, 9th July, 2020.

Interested candidates who must have scored 160 and above in the 2020/2021 UTME and who made Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki their first choice Institution and other candidates willing to change to EBSU should follow the procedure below to generate payment invoice. we

Direct Entry Candidates who chose EBSU as their first choice and others candidates willing to change to EBSU are also to participate in this online screening exercise for the purpose of screening/verifying their O’level results by following the mode of payment below to generate payment invoice

MODE OF PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Eligible candidates are required to pay a processing fee of N2,000 only.

To register, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Click on EBSU Post UTME link here: EBSU POST UTME
https://iportal.ebsu.edu.ng/app/
2. Click on Start Application
3. Click on STEP1: Click To Generate Payment Invoice then proceed to Bank
Fill the Generate Payment Invoice Form
4. Ensure you choose the right Application Form Category either POST UTME or DIRECT ENTRY
5. Ensure your “JAMB Registration Number” is correct
6. After Successful Generation Remita Retrieval Reference Number).
7. Proceed to any bank of your choice for payment with your Remita number OR pay with your Credit card, Master Card or Verve.
8. Return to the Application page and start STEP 2 by entering your “Remita Number”.
9. Proceed with the completion of the form
10. Submit your application.
11. Print out your acknowledgement slip.
For support:

E-mail: [email protected]
Hotlines: 08064087963

Udeh Emmanuel, Lagos.

The National Association of Nigeria Student (NANS) has urged the Nigerian government to reopen schools so that young people in the country can be engaged in reading and learning rather than staying idle at home

The student body in a statement signed by Kazeem Olalekan Israel, the spokesman, said ,the reason why the government are yet to reopen schools is because of its refusal to fund education which is detrimental to the student and citizen

The statement reads, “It is on record that as an association, we have been calling on the government at all levels to properly fund the educational sector.

“As an association, we are disturbed that the Federal Government is not ready to stop putting the brunt of their failure and incompetence on the people which is evident in the guidelines that were issued in line with school reopening.

“Considering the guidelines and the reality that is on the ground today in Nigeria, one cannot but feel embarrassed with the conduct of a government that has been feeding on deceit since inception and this is not unconnected from the fact that there is no educational institution in the country today that can meet the guidelines. The reason cannot be far-fetched; the government’s failure to invest in education.”

It added, “Government at all level should pay serious attention to the educational sector by properly funding it.

“Academic activities whether virtually or physically should commence in our educational institutions with immediate effect.

“As a pre-condition to commencement of classes, government should liaise with ASUU, ASUP, COEASU and NANS as regards what must be put in place for the commencement of classes. Government must liaise with National Universities Commission, National Board for Technical Education and the Universal Basic Education Board including the Post-Primary Schools Board and all relevant academic bodies to make sure the session/semester is streamlined in order to make up for the lost time due to the lockdown.

“Government must provide a waiver for all Nigerian students (tertiary, secondary and primary) in the form of scholarship for a session or slash the fees payable by 60%/70%. This would help cushion the effects of the lockdown on parents that lost their jobs and means of livelihood and businesses. It would also serve as a palliative for students whose parents/guardians means of livelihood have been cut-short as a result of the lockdown.

“TETFUND should consider funding of selected students across all tertiary institutions in the country with innovative ideas just the way lecturers are being sponsored for conferences/symposia.

“The Federal Government should heed to the call of the House of Representatives by setting up a N15bn COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Tertiary Institutions.

“Nigerian students should be prepared to mount pressure on the government to meet our demands towards school reopening as anything other than this shall not be accepted”.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has adopted Joseph Oluomachi Opara, the sensational young boy whose video went viral few days ago.

Joseph, a boy who was just hawking coconut in Imo State caught the attention of many on social media when a video of him singing with his extraordinary voice went viral.

Reacting to the viral video, Governor Uzodinma in a statement on his social media page announced his intentions to adopt Joseph as his own child and sponsor him from primary school until he becomes a Catholic priest, which happens to be the boy’s carrier choice

Uzodinma statement reads:

“In celebration of #fathersday , I directed that little 9 year old Master Joseph Oluomachi Opara, the viral Imo State-born singer be contacted as I announce my intentions to adopt him as my own child and to undertake, personally, to sponsor him from primary school level (his current educational level) to Catholic priesthood (his career choice). Master Opara made waves in the internet at the weekend with videos of his unique rendition of some catholic hymns/songs which marked him out as a specially talented kid singer. This attracted instant applause and commendations from the public.

“I believe in harnessing skills and talents and grooming them to be of better use to mankind and to this end, I directed that the family, through the Imo State commissioner for information, Hon. Declan Emelumba be informed of my intention to adopt their son as my own child and to personally take over the full responsibility of his training until he becomes a Reverend Father, which he said is his life ambition.

It my expectation and prayer that little Oluoma attains his full potentials in God’s time.

God bless Imo State.”

According to reports gathered, the former Aviation Minister, Fani-Kayode pledged to sponsor the boy’s education to the University level.

Also, an Abuja-based lawyer also promised to give the sum of N250,000 to the boy’s family

photos of Joseph and his family below:

His Excellency, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has once again proven to be a man of his words and of high integrity as he made good his promise to fully pay the outstanding Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission( OSOPADEC) Students’ bursary which was disbursed on Thursday, 18th June 2020 into the commission’s account.

With immense appreciation, we want to sincerely thank His Excellency, and the Accountant General of the state not just for the swift fulfillment of the promise made barely 2 weeks ago but also for prioritizing the interest of youths and students in this state as this goes a long way to prove, that when the right person rules the people rejoice.

There is no doubt that the payment of OSOPADEC bursary to indigent students from the oil producing areas of the state will not only serve as an avenue to alleviate their circumstances, but also serves as an encouragement to other students especially those with proven academic abilities in the area of getting support from the Government in form of scholarships to enable them achieve their desired educational heights without putting so much pressure on the finances of their parents and guardians.

All students and Student Leaders in the state are therefore encouraged to continue towing the path of peaceful dialogue with the government whenever the need arises as it is evident that Ondo State is blessed with a listening and visionary Leader; Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) who is well read and values the importance of education in the development of youths.

Ibi Giga…Ibi Ogo..

Hon. Muyiwa Ogunyemi
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Students’ Affairs.