Ahead of the reopening of universities and others, the Federal Government has listed six conditions to be met by each school.
It said the six conditions are to protect pupils and students against Coronavirus.
It also asked all heads of schools to start putting measures in place to meet the terms.
Among other conditions, the government is demanding decontamination of all schools and new class sizes which will accommodate social and physical distancing.

The Minister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba announced the conditions in Abuja at the 2020 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB).

Nwajiuba said: “While we Iook forward to easing the Iockdown which will ultimately lead to re-opening of our campuses, I urge all the Heads of Institutions not to wait till the announcement on reopening before putting in place all necessary measures in compliance with the protocols and advisories of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

“All Institutions must have (1) Hand-washing facilities, (2) Body temperature checks (3) Body disinfectants at all entering points to their major facilities including the gates, hosteis, classes, offices, etc. (4) The whole premises of each institution must be decontaminated and (5) All efforts must be geared toward maintenance of the highest level of hygiene (6) Ensure Social] Physical Distancing in class sizes and meeting spaces.

“Let me seize this opportunity to commend institutions that responded promptly with different innovations, including the manufacturing of some of the facilities that are required to attend to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
“I am elated with the efforts that led to the production of Ventilator, Body Disinfectant, Hand Washing and Liquid Dispensers, Body Temperature Gauges, and many more. These are manifestations of the abundance of talents in the country and the result of research.”
The Minister pleaded with parents to bear the continued closure of schools with the government.
He added: “As a member of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, let me assure all compatriots that the Government is very much concerned about the long Iockdown of the nation’s education institutions in particular and the economy in general.
” The Federal Government is doing everything possible to ensure that both lives and livelihood are given the top most priority that they deserve.
“We are aware that we must be alive to make a living while at the same time we are conscious that we must have a livelihood to stay a life.
“The Presidential Task Force is working assiduously with facts and figures that mirror the reality of our current situation and circumstance. We are making use of them to respond to the challenges in such a way that we can limit and manage the negative effects of the Pandemic. ”
In his opening address, the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede said:” Out of 1,159,977 candidates who sat for UTME in 2019, about 612,557 were admitted.
He said about 510,957 admission spaces were unused.

The Lagos State University Faculty of Engineering Covid-19 Response Team, has elicited accolades and commendation from the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun, SAN, NPOM, on the ingenious production of an Automated Solar-Powered Hand Washing Station machine as part of contributions to the fight against the ravaging Covid-19 Pandemic in the country. Prof. Fagbohun, SAN appreciated the team, headed by Dr. Nurudeen Raji, during the presentation and demonstration of the machine which took place at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Room, New Senate Building, Main Campus, Ojo on Monday, 15th June, 2020.

The Professor of Environmental Law also lauded the Nigeria Society of Engineers Victoria Island branch, under the leadership of Engr. John Audu, for it’s willingness to partner the Faculty of Engineering in sponsoring the production of the machine. He further charged the Faculty of Engineering team to leverage on the support of the Chairman, Nigeria Society of Engineers Victoria Island branch, to come up with many other laudable research works that will stand the test of time and will equally benefit human kind.

In his words, *”……..we must sustain the collaboration which is already in existence between the two bodies, we need to link up and leverage on the Nigeria Society of Engineers to achieve our dreams. We need to have Memorandum of Understanding with Nigeria Society of Engineers for a robust relationship and continuity’* he concluded.

The Chairman Nigeria Society of Engineers, Victoria Island branch, Engnr. John Audu, who led the Body’s team to the demonstration, said his branch decided to adopt Faculty of Engineering, LASU in order to carry out research that will provide solutions to problems in our society. He hinted that such collaborations in the past with other institutions did not yield any positive results but LASU’s case has been a huge success and he was highly impressed with the Faculty of Engineering, and willing to do more. He appreciated Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya the Director, Directorate of Research Management and Innovations, for his contributions towards making the project a reality.

The Dean Faculty of Engineering, Professor Elkanah Oyetunji, earlier while giving his welcome speech said the project was successful because a lot of challenges were thrown at the Faculty of Engineering to come up with Innovations on the coronavirus pandemic just like other institutions are doing.
Professor Oyetunji said the research team was able to come up with the Automated Solar-Powered Hand Washing Station Machine, which enables three persons to wash their hands at the same time taking into consideration the social distancing regulations of the government. He said the machine will no doubt be very useful where there is a large number of people. He concluded by thanking the NSE Victoria Island branch for sponsoring the prototype of the machine.

The leader of the Faculty of Engineering Covid-19 Research Team, Dr. Nurudeen Raji, explained that the automated solar-powered hand washing station machine does not require any touch from the user, it has only one switch to power it on. The machine uses two small rechargeable batteries which can power the system continuously for a year.
Dr Raji further said, that the supply of water to the machine was done through a transparent hose and could be connected to either side of the machine while another hose drains waste water (which may contain coronavirus) to a nearby ground for proper disposal. The machine has LED indicators to visually indicate when is charging and when it is working. It has a soap dispensers which can serve 1000 users at each refill.

Dr. Raji gave a summary of how one can use the automated solar-powered hand washing station machine thus: stretch your hand to the dispenser for soap, move hands to the infrared tap for water, keep hands close to the sensor for continuous supply of water, when done, remove hands and the water stops running. The station will successfully accommodate three users at a time with 1 metre distance in between them.

Present at the presentation/demonstration of the machine were, the DVC Admin. Prof. Oyedamola Oke, the Registrar Mr Olayinka Amuni who gave the vote of thanks, the University Librarian, Dr. Layi Adebayo, Bursar’s representative Mr Yusuf, the Director Research Management and Innovation, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, Director Multimedia Centre, Dr. Bosede Amoo, DR, VCO Mrs Annat Adesunkanmi, PAR/SA to the VC Mr Wale Anthony, Coordinator CIPPR Mr Ademola Adekoya and SAR VCO, Mr Kazeem Fapohunda.

The team from Epe was lead by the Dean Faculty of Engineering, Professor Elkanah Oyetunji, Dr N .A Raji, the leader of the research team, Dr Kasali Adedeji, HOD Mechanical Engineering, Dr Oladejo Duduyemi, Engnr. Adeyinka Ogunlewe, Dr. K. F. Oyedeko, Engnr. Joshua Olaleye and Mr Quadri Faculty Officer Engineering.

See the machine below!

The Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) led by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on the federal government to consider suspending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp exercises for two years.

In its report presented to President Muhammadu Buhari last week and seen by TheCable, the committee recommended the consideration of suspension of NYSC camps for 24 months.

“The immediate focus in the Education sector is to address the disruptions caused by the pandemic and ensuing social distancing measures at all levels of education,” the report read.

“Practical steps will be taken to minimise disruption to learning, utilising technology as appropriate. Specifically, virtual learning will be implemented (either online or through broadcast), virtual convocation ceremonies or issuance of certificates (with postponed ceremonies) should be implemented to continue educational progression.

“In similar context, consideration will be given to suspending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp Exercises for at least 24 months while allowing deployment to places of primary assignment.

“This will ensure that there is no backlog in the National Service placement pipeline.”

A statement released by NYSC at the time said “the corps members shall be posted to commence their primary assignments forthwith, while they shall be invited back to the orientation camps when the situation improves”.

Only last week, the scheme submitted a proposal for reopening of its camps nationwide.

It is unclear if the federal government will take this portion of the Economic Sustainability Committee’s recommendation

The management of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Mycotoxin and Food Safety (ACEMFS), Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), has released the names of candidates admitted into its postgraduate programmes for the 2019/2020 academic session.

FUTMINNA ACEMFS admission list has been successfully uploaded online.

How to Check FUTMINNA ACEMFS Admission List.

1. Go to https://eportal.futminna.edu.ng/pg/admstatus/.
2. Supply your registration number in the required column.
3. Finally, clcik on confirm to access your admission status.

NOTE: All admitted candidates should please via their emails, send in their full names, PG registration number and WhatsApp number to [email protected].

Congratulations to all the successfully admitted candidates.

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti hereby announces that the positions of the REGISTRAR and UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN of the University are vacant and as such invites interested and qualified individuals to submit application as stated below:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE APPLICABLE TO THE POSITIONS: Successful candidates shall hold their respective offices for a single term of five (5) years each on such conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the positions of the Registrar and University Librarian in all Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government/Governing Council of the University.

1) THE REGISTRAR
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative work of the University. By virtue of the office, he is the Secretary to the Council, University Senate, Congregation and Convocation and their Committees.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CANDIDATE:
The candidate for the post of Registrar must possess a good earned degree in Arts, Humanities, Management or related discipline from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience in an institution of higher learning . Possession of relevant Postgraduate Degree(s) and registration with relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage. Due consideration will also be given to candidates with international exposure and experience.The candidate should not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar (CONTISS 14)for a minimum of five (5) years and with vast experience in administrative activities in a reputable Nigerian University, preferably Federal. The candidate must also have the ability to cope with the dynamics of University Administration in the post Covid-19 Era. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates with experience in Distance Learning Education.

2) THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and coordination of all Library services in the University. As an Academic staff, the University Librarian will be required to provide both academic and administrative leadership to members of staff in the University Library.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CANDIDATE:
The candidate must possess postgraduate degree(s) in Library Science with at least fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience in an institution of higher learning . Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage. Due consideration will also be given to candidates with international exposure and experience.The candidate should not be below the rank of Deputy University Librarian (CONTISS 14), with vast experience in Library activities in a reputable Nigerian University, preferably Federal.

The candidates for the above positions should:
i. Have and show demonstrable evidence of consummate management and leadership passion and drive in previous positions and, in addition, must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
ii. Exhibits the ability of a team leader, who leads by example and has clear mentorship skills and plans; and should not be older than sixty (60) years upon appointment and should be within the retirement age at the expiration of his/her tenure;
iii. Exhibits a considerate degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of human resource management with an outstanding experience at the management level;
iv. Be a person with good leadership qualities who can inspire and motivate colleagues; a person with clear vision for the development of the University, and must be ready to implement the vision of the University;
v. Be a highly commendable person both in character and quality of service, with clear physical or documentary evidences;
vi. Be focus and innovative, computer literate, and must have a good working understanding of communication by internet; and
vii. Be in excellent physical and mental health.

How to Apply for FUOYE Jobs.
Candidates are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their application and Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of their credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should highlight in the order indicated below:

1. Full Name (surname first in capital letters)
2. Place and Date of Birth
3. Marital Status
4. Number and Ages of Children
5. Email address
6. Telephone number
7. Postal Address
8. Permanent Home Address
9. Nationality
10. State of Origin and LGA
11. Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates
12. Current employment and position held with date
13. Previous Employment(s)/Position(s)/Date(s)
14. Membership of Professional Bodies
15. Names and Addresses of three (3) references

Each applicant should request each of his/her referees to forward, direct to the Registrar, a confidential report on the applicant’s character, academic and managerial ability in a properly sealed envelope marked ‘‘post of Registrar or University Librarian: Referee’s Report’’ with the name of candidate at the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Soft copies of the application and Curriculum Vitae as attachment to email are to be emailed to: [email protected] and cc: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE
All applications and referees’ reports should be submitted within six (6) weeks from the date of this publication under confidential cover and addressed to:

The Registrar
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
3, Are/Afao Road
Oye-Ekiti
Ekiti-State

NB: The Governing Council reserves the right to extend the closing date if it is deemed necessary, and/or re-advertise the position should this particular process not yield the desired results. The advertisement does not impose any legal obligation on the University to invite, accept or deal in whatsoever manner with any applicant.

Bowen University is a first rate private institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention and established in July 2001 with a commitment to high performance and adding a distinctly moral dimension and Godly value to tertiary education in Nigeria and beyond.

The University is interested in hiring a qualified individual to fill the post of the University Chaplain that will soon become vacant.

The Position of the University Chaplain and Duties

The University Chaplain is one of the Principal Officers of the University and shall be responsible for the administration of the University’s overall spiritual welfare. He shall also be responsible for the co-ordination of all Chaplains, Reformation Chaplaincy, Campus and College Chaplaincy, Denominational Relationship Office, Student Volunteer Ministry as well as all Denomination Insignias in the University.

The Candidate

The person vying for the position of University Chaplain shall meet the following criteria:

1. A Christian (preferably of Baptist denomination) who is visionary and innovative, with exemplary leadership and good communication skills.
2. He/ She must be digitally compliant, up-to-date in the use of information and communication technology and knowledgeable in automation of Chaplaincy operations.
3. He or She must be in excellent physical and mental health and be between 40 and 50 years of age at the time of assumption of duty.

Qualifications and Experience

i. Applicant must possess a minimum of Masters degree in Theology or its equivalent from any Theological Institution or University recognized by the Nigerian Baptist Convention with not less than 10 years post qualification experience in Pastoral Ministry.
ii. Possession of a higher degree from a recognized University/Baptist Theological Seminary will be an advantage.
iii. Evidence of teaching experience at the tertiary institution level or its equivalent may be an added advantage.
iv. Evidence of working with Baptist Student Fellowship, Baptist Youth Fellowship, MMU/WMU and involvement with Baptist work in the University system or in the areas of Missions/Evangelism/Discipleship/Mentoring.

Salary and Conditions of Service

A. The candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only. Bowen University runs an attractive performance-based remuneration package similar to what obtains in other reputable institution in Nigeria.
B. Fringe benefits include furnished accommodation, an official vehicle and other benefits as approved by the Governing Council.
C. The candidate shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointments.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are required to send their Application, Curriculum Vitae and all other necessary credentials as attachment in PDF format to: [email protected] using the following format:

1. Full name with surname first in capital letters
2. Post applied for
3. Date of birth, town and state of origin
4. Nationality
5. Religion and Denomination
6. Current Postal address including GSM number and email address
7. Permanent Home Address
8. Marital Status
9. Names and ages of children
10. Institutions attended with dates
11. Academic Qualifications with dates
12. Membership of professional bodies
13. Work Experience
14. Present employment, status and salary
15. Service to national and International bodies
16. Names and address of three (3) referees
17. Signature and date

Note

1. The Application should include candidate’s statement of Vision and Mission for the University for the next five years in not more than 1,000 words.
2. Referees should be contacted by each candidate to submit signed electronic copies of their report in PDF format to the same email address stated above, attesting to the candidate’s academic and managerial abilities as well as his/her moral character and uprightness.
3. Candidates are also requested to submit ten (10) copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and necessary credentials under confidential cover in sealed envelope marked Post of University Chaplain, Bowen University, Iwo to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P. M. B. 284- Iwo,
Osun State.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Application should be submitted on or before Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Signed
The Registrar
Bowen University,
Iwo.

Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu, has enjoined new students of the university to rise to the challenges of the modern world in their quest for knowledge, including eradicating future diseases like the current Covid-19.

He made the call during the university’s 19th matriculation ceremony, which was held online this Saturday, 13th June, 2020.

In a welcome address to the over 15,000 new students, which he read over the Zoom application to which many of the students logged on from all over the country, Adamu urged them to see any challenge they encounter in the course of their studies as a building block.

“One block at a time, and you will erect a mansion,” he said, adding, “You are in the best position to do this because your learning is powered by your personal desire to learn.”

The vice-chancellor noted that while many students enter higher institutions in order to become educated so that they can get jobs, the matriculating students at NOUN already have jobs and occupations.

Adamu said because technology has become a commodity, NOUN has optimised its online facilitation exercise such that students can easily interact directly with their lecturers.

He pointed out that the university was the only one having a Directorate of Learning Content Management System (CLMS) which in due course could become a full-fledge online university.

The Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) Preliminary Programme is a year preparatory advanced level programme, conducted by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) to prepare students for Direct-Entry Admissions into the university.

Students who have been exposed to a minimum of one-year approved preparatory courses in Precious Cornerstone University and subsequently have passed can seek Direct Entry admissions into the University Degree programmes at 200 level.

JUPEB Programme is designed for Science, Social Sciences and Arts students. That is:

A. if you are a science student, you can run JUPEB Programme in line with the approved preparatory science courses,
if you are a social science student, you can run JUPEB Programme in line with the approved preparatory social science courses and
B. if you are an art student, you can run JUPEB Programme in line with the approved preparatory art courses.

PCU JUPEB Admission Requirements.

Candidate must have 5 O-Level Credits in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or its equivalent at one sitting or 6 O-Level Credits at not more than two (2) sittings
Candidate must apply

How to Apply for Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) JUPEB Admission Form.
You can choose to apply online, go to the link https://www.pcu.edu.ng/jupeb-programme/jupeb-application/ and apply
Or
Download the Application Form at
https://www.pcu.edu.ng/downloads/admissions/JUPEB/JUPEB Admission Form.pdf, fill and submit it to the university admission with a payment of N7,500

For further enquiries or information, visit the University website: http://www.pcu.edu.ng or contact the Admission Officer, Precious Cornerstone University, or call/send whatsapp messages to 09084859496,08109043540 or send mall to [email protected].

Applications are invited from suitably qualified UTME and Direct Entry candidates for admission into the Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) various first degree programmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

PCU Post UTME _ DE Screening Form for 2020_2021 –

PCU Post UTME & Direct Entry Screening Eligibility.
Candidates that qualify to participate in the screening exercise are:

Those who are seeking admission into 100 Level and scored the prescribed cut-off mark.

Those who are awaiting SSCE, NECO, GCE or NABTEB results are also eligible to participate in the screening exercise.

1. Those who are seeking admission into 200 Level (Direct Entry) and who possess minimum of 2 passes in relevant subjects at Advanced Level or JUPEB/IJMB
2. Those who are seeking transfer into 200 Level from other Universities
3. Those who scored less than prescribed cut-off mark or who did not sit for the 2020 JAMB UTME are eligible to enroll for the 8 month 4.JUPEB Programme that will qualify them for admission into 200 Level, through Direct Entry.

How to Apply for Precious Cornerstone University (PCU) Post UTME Screening Form.
Application Form – =N= 7,500:00

APPLY HERE
https://portal.pcu.edu.ng/application/index.php
Candidates seeking undergraduate admission into Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan as their University of Choice including Direct Entry candidates, those seeking admission via change of institution and transfer, are formally invited to attend the 2020/2021 screening exercise.

Applicants must bring to the Screening Centre, the following documents viz.

1. Two (2) Recent Passport Photographs
2. Original copy of Birth Certificate
3. Print out of the 2020 JAMB UTME Result Slip
4. Copies of academic result Ordinary Level Result, JUPEB, IJMB or equivalents (If Available)
5. Writing Materials
6. School Testimonial of last school attended by the applicant
7. Reference Letter from a well-known/reputable public figure to vouchsafe candidate’s good character and conduct
8. Evidence of Processing/Screening fee payment

For further enquiries or information, visit the University website: http://www.pcu.edu.ng or contact the Admission Officer, Precious Cornerstone University, or call/send whatsapp messages to 09084859496,08109043540 or send mall to [email protected].

Precious Cornerstone University has commenced the HND Conversion programme. The HND conversion programme addresses the dichotomy between Degree and HND holders.

The major aim is to provide a Bachelor’s Degree Programme to those who are determined to ameliorate the dichotomy. The programme is designed to actualise self actualization and imbibe professional fulfillment with dignity.

Precious Cornerstone University HND Conversion Programmes.
B.Sc Business Administration
B.Sc Economics
B.Sc Biochemistry
B.Sc Microbiology
B.Sc Computer Science
B.Sc Physics and Electronics
B.Sc Accounting

Precious Cornerstone University HND Conversion Admission Requirements & Duration.

Five 5’O level credits or its equivalent in English Language, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at not more than two sittings, in addition to not less than lower credit in Higher National Diploma (HND), in relevant discipline.

DURATION: Two Academic Sessions (Four Semesters)

How to Apply for Precious Cornerstone University HND Conversion Admission Form.
Form: N10,000.

Online Application: Visit http://pcu.edu.ng to apply online.
Application also available on campus at the admission office.

For further enquiries or information, visit the University website: http://www.pcu.edu.ng or contact the Admission Officer, Precious Cornerstone University, or call/send whatsapp messages to 09084859496,08109043540 or send mall to [email protected].