The Federal Government has warned against resumption of any school at any level, saying all schools remained closed. Acting on the government’s directive, National Universities Commission, NUC, has warned vice chancellors against reopening universities for any activities.

The government, in a circular dated Friday, May 8, 2020, to heads of commissions and regulatory bodies in the education sector, insisted that schools at all levels were still closed, asking them to ignore fake news in the social media that it had directed resumption of schools.

The Ministry of Education, in the letter, through the Permanent Secretary, Sonny Echono, entitled: Re: Management of Coronavirus Pandemic,” said: “All schools shall remain closed as we closely monitor developments on the containment of COVID-19.”

The circular was sent to the executive secretaries, National Universities Commission, NUC; National Board for Technical Education, NBTE; National Commission for Colleges of Education, NCCE, and the Director, Basic and Secondary Education, BSE.

It read: “Further to our earlier circular, FME/PSE/HE/1041/C 1/Vol.1/137 of 19th March, 2020, this is to confirm that all schools shall remain closed as we monitor developments on the containment of COVID-19.

“This is without prejudice to officers on essential services and other operational exigencies as may be determined by the chief executive of each institution.

“All chief executives and other stakeholders are to ignore ‘fake news’ on the subject matter in the social media as the situation is under constant review and any decision on the resumption shall be conveyed through the appropriate channels.“

Following the directive by the ministry, the NUC has written to vice chancellors asking them to ensure the sustenance of ongoing closure of universities until further notice.

In a letter to all vice chancellors, signed by Director, Directorate of Executive Secretary’s Office, Chris Maiyaki,the NUC enjoined them to strictly adhere to the ministry’s directive that all universities remain closed to activities.

The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered vice chancellors to maintain the closure of federal, state and private universities in order to keep students and university communities safe from coronavirus.

The National Universities Commission gave the directive through a circular by the Director, Directorate of the Executive Secretary’s Office, Chris Maiyaki.

The circular read, “Vice chancellors will please recall that following the ministerial directive of March 19, 2020, the NUC issued two circulars on Friday, March 20, to convey approval for the closure of institutions for a period of one month effective from Monday, March 23.

“The Federal Ministry of Education has subsequently directed on Friday, March 8, that all schools remain closed as the Federal Government is closely monitoring developments on the containment of the COVID-19. Vice-Chancellors are to ignore the fake news being circulated in the social media as the situation is under constant review and any decision will be conveyed through the appropriate channels.

“I am therefore to forward herewith, a copy of the circular from the Federal Ministry of Education to vice chancellors of Nigerian universities for guidance and full compliance.”

The NUC had, on March 19, ordered the closure of tertiary institutions for one month as part of the measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Four days after the closure, the Academic Staff Union of Universities declared a “total and indefinite strike” over the failure of the Federal Government to keep to the 2019 Memorandum of Action and over the lingering crisis on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System.

The union had begun a two-week warning strike on March 9, after which the lecturers embarked on a full strike.

Former Pro-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Ojo, Justice Oluwa Isiaka Ishola has died aged 101.
He was born 1918 and would have been 102 years old on May 23.
He was appointed a judge of the Lagos judiciary in 1974 and retired 37 years ago, haven attained the mandatory age of retirement

Following the resolve of the Eminent Persons’ Group of EKSU Alumni Association to initiate the distribution of palliative to needy members of the Association, the National Executive Council of EKSU Alumni Association ably led by Asiwaju (Dr.) Oludotun Adetunberu spearheaded the drive to achieving the spectacular feat.

The transparent process which made different categories of people in/from the University, students and some of the recently sacked members of Staff of EKSU, smile in this period of the COVID-19 lock- down, has further re-vitalized, re-energized and proliferated the trust in the present leadership of the Association.

In what appeared like a magic just in less than two weeks, over two hundred people benefitted in the palliatives. The first set of beneficiaries were names submitted by each of our nine local (state) chapters which include Ogun, Lagos, Abuja, Ekiti, Kwara, Kogi, Osun, Ondo and Oyo.

More so, a special category of members who was in dare need for cash intevention benefitted from the Cash palliatives . Among these people were those on health emergency and those who were recently dis-engaged from the work force of EKSU. It is on record also that before now, the President had assisted some of them with food palliatives.

It would also be recalled that recently the President was informed about the situation of thirty six of our French students who are presently undergoing further study in Togo. The program is compulsory and part of the requirements for the completion of their course, as it exposes them to a more practical language environment and culture.
Although the University had approved a token for them, the Association also deemed it fit to give each of them five thousand naira #5,000 . These students are important us. They are not yet part of the association, but our belief remains that they are part of the future of the Association. They won’t forget a day like this.

The breakdown is below;
1- One hundered and twenty six members on Chapter basis were given ten thousand naira #10,000 each.
2- Ten disengaged EKSU staff who are Alumni were given ten thousand naira #10,000 each.
3- Thirty six EKSU students in Togo were given five thousand naira #5,000 each.
4- Twenty people in this Special Consideration were given ten thousand naira #10,000 each.
5- Six Alumni Secretariat staff members were given ten thousand naira #10,000 each.
6- Fifteen Alumni with health Challenge were given ten thousand #10,000 naira each.
A brave and timely gesture from the National Leadership!
Adefela Adeleye,
National Publicity Secretary,
EKSU Alumni Association

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) School of Nursing programmme for the 2020/2021 academic session.

UMTH School of Nursing Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess five 5 credits in SSCE, WAEC, NECO, which must include English language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry in not more than two 2 sittings. A combination of WAEC and NECO is acceptable.

Applicants for School of Nursing should be between Eighteen (18) and Twenty Four (24) years of age.

How to Apply for UMTH School of Nursing Admission
Application Form Fee: N3,000 (three thousand naira only).

All payment should be made into UMTH Remita Platform “UMTH Schools Account”. Present evidence of payment to the school cashier and obtain hospital receipt and use same to collect the application form.

All completed application forms should be returned to the Coordinator’s/Principal’s office not later than the dates stated below.

Completed application forms must be accompanied with:

A. Two (2) recent passport photographs with white background.
B. Photocopies of all credentials.
C Indigence certificate and birth certificate or declaration of age.

Date of Submission of Application Form: 4th May to 26th June, 2020.

Entrance Examination: 13th July, 2020.

Successful candidates will be invited for interview.

All enquiries should be directed to the admissions office through :- 08036789805, 08021461715 or [email protected].

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) School of Health Information Management (SHIM) Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

UMTH SHIM Admission Requirements.

1. Applicants: should possess five (5) credits in SSCE, WAEC, and NECO which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Phyiscs, and Chemistry in not more than two (2) settings. Combination of WAEC and WAEC, NECO and NECO and WAEC and NECO are acceptable as two sittings. National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) is also acceptable in not more than two (2) sittings but cannot be combined with either WAEC or NECO.

In addition to (1) above

Candidates must have National diploma certificate in health information management(HIM) with a minimum of lower credit
Evidence of previous Jamb admission and completion of one year relevant work experience or an employee on a reputable health institution.

Release advisory letter from employee to prospective candidate to further study will be an added advantage.

How to Apply for UMTH SHIM Admission.
Application Form Fee: N5,000.

All payment should be made into UMTH Remita Platform “UMTH Schools Account”. Present evidence of payment to the school cashier and obtain hospital receipt and use same to collect the application form.

All completed application forms should be returned to the Coordinator’s/Principal’s office not later than the dates stated below.

Completed application forms must be accompanied with:
1. Two (2) recent passport photographs with white background.
2. Photocopies of all credentials.
3. Indigence certificate and birth certificate or declaration of age.

Date of Submission of Application Form:

SHIM – HND : 4th May to 30th June, 2020.

Entrance Examination:

SHIM – HND : 15th July, 2020.
Successful candidates will be invited for interview.

All enquiries should be directed to the admissions office.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) School of Post Basic Nursing programmmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

1. School of Post Basic Operative Nursing (SPBPON)
2. School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing (SPBCCN)

UMTH School of Post Basic Nursing Admission Requirements:

Applicants should possess five 5 credits in SSCE, WAEC, NECO, which must include English language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry in not more than two 2 sittings. A combination of WAEC and NECO is acceptable.

Candidates must be a registered and licensed nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years post registration experience.

How to Apply for UMTH School of Post Basic Nursing Admission
Application Form Fee: N10,000

All payment should be made into UMTH Remita Platform “UMTH Schools Account”. Present evidence of payment to the school cashier and obtain hospital receipt and use same to collect the application form.

All completed application forms should be returned to the Coordinator’s/Principal’s office not later than the dates stated below.

Completed application forms must be accompanied with:
1. Two (2) recent passport photographs with white background.
2. Photocopies of all credentials.
3. Indigence certificate and birth certificate or declaration of age.

Date of Submission of Application Form:

SPBCCN : 4th May to 31st July, 2020.
SPBPON : 4th May to 7th August, 2020.
Entrance Examination:

SPBPON : 10th to 14th August, 2020.
SPBCCN : 3rd to 5th August, 2020.
Successful candidates will be invited for interview.

All enquiries should be directed to the admissions office through their various schools (SPBCCN):- 08062792908, (SPBPON):- 08087498606.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) School of Community Health Officers Training Programmes, Higher Diploma Programme (SCHOTP) for the 2020/2021 academic session.

UMTH School of Community Health Officers & Higher Diploma Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess five 5 credits in SSCE, WAEC, NECO, which must include English language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry in not more than two 2 sittings. A combination of WAEC and NECO is acceptable.

Candidates must have Diploma in Community Health, with two (2) years post qualification experience.
Community Health Extension Workers with five (5) years post qualification experience.

How to Apply for UMTH School of Community Health Officers Admission
Application Form Fee: N5,000.00 (five thousand naira)

All payment should be made into UMTH Remita Platform “UMTH Schools Account”. Present evidence of payment to the school cashier and obtain hospital receipt and use same to collect the application form.

All completed application forms should be returned to the Coordinator’s/Principal’s office not later than the dates stated below.

A. Completed application forms must be accompanied with:
1. Two (2) recent passport photographs with white background.
2. Photocopies of all credentials.
B. Indigence certificate and birth certificate or declaration of age.

Date of Submission of Application Form: 4th May to 13 July, 2020.

Entrance Examination: 20th to 24th July, 2020.

Successful candidates will be invited for interview.

All enquiries should be directed to the admissions office through:- 080132861092, 08026988766.

The Bells University of Technology, Ota invites application from suitably qualified members of the public for admission into the University Direct Entry Degree and Higher National Diploma, HND Conversion Programme for 2020/2021 session.

The Programmes, which are now being massively and competitively accessed by scholars within and outside Nigeria, are aimed at bridging the gap between HND and B.Sc. Degree, as well as provide a platform for candidates to improve upon their class of degrees or move to other related disciplines.

Available Programmes

College of Natural and Applied Sciences
– B.Sc. Microbiology
– B.Tech Biotechnology
– B.Sc. Biochemistry
– B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
– B.Sc. Biochemistry
– B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
– B.Tech. Food Technology
– B.Tech. Food Technology (Food Science with Business)
– B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
– B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
– B.Sc. Applied Mathematics with Statistics
– B.Tech. Computer Science
– B.Tech. Information Technology
College of Management Sciences
– B.Sc. Accounting
– B.Sc. Business Administration
– B.Sc. Business Computing
– B.Sc. Economics, Accounting, Finance and Banking
– B.Sc. Finance and Banking
– B.Sc. Human Resources Management
– B.Sc. International Business
– B.Sc. Management Technology (Project Management)
– B.Sc. Transport Management and Logistics
College of Engineering
– B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
– B.Eng. Computer Engineering
– B.Eng. Electrical Electronics Engineering
– B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
– B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
– B.Eng. Telecommunication Engineering
College of Environmental Sciences
– B.Sc. Architecture
– B.Tech. Building Technology
– B.Tech. Estate Management
– B.Tech. Quantity Surveying
– B.Tech. Surveying and Geoinformatics
– B.Tech. Urban and Regional Planning

Admission Requirements & Duration

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested and eligible candidates must be holders of HND, Professional certificates like ICAN, ACCA etc., and Third Class Degrees.

DURATION/MODE OF STUDIES:
i. Programmes will run for 2 years.
ii. Residence on campus is optional.
iii. Lecturers will prepare course modules which will be available to participants at an approved rate.

Method Of Application

Interested candidates are to PAY the application fee and APPLY for admission ONLINE.

To apply for admission, follow the steps below:

i. Visit our portal here https://portal.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/topupapplication/ – TOP-UP Application Portal
ii. Make payment using a Mastercard that is registered for online payment. Print out your receipt
iii. Proceed immediately to fill the online application form and print out your application information.

NOTE: You will be expected to present the receipt and application information printed from the portal anytime, during admission processing.

Registration Steps

1. Click on “Begin Application” under the General Menu. You should ONLY do this after you MUST have read and understood all the instructions on this site. The Email Address supplied has to be unique and valid, and will serve as your Registration ID to make payment.
2. At the point of registering an account, you are to supply a PASSCODE. This PASSCODE will enable you access the payment system. This can be accessed through the “returning aplicant” link at the top of this page.
3. After registering an account, please note, you then fall into the category of “Returning Applicant”, and you should always use the “Returning Applicant Login” at the top of this web page.
4. As a “Returning Applicant”, you can make payment (by clicking on “Click here to Pay for your Application Form with a Created Email Address”. You are expected to supply the Email Address registered earlier and the PASSCODE you supplied); and you can also complete the application process.
5. As a Returning Applicant, after you must have made a successful payment, you are to proceed to obtain a Form Number to begin your registration. This can be done by clicking on “Click here to Obtain a Form Number”. You are expected to supply the Email Address registered earlier and the PASSCODE you supplied.

Please note, after submission of your Application Form, you will be unable to change the Passport Photograph uploaded and other details supplied. Hence confirm your details and make sure the passport uploaded is yours before you attempt to submit your Application form.
Payment Information

Application Form: =N= 10,000:00
All Fees are payable via the BELLSUNI InterSwitch Payment Integration Platform
Note that a bank transaction charge of =N=350:00 per transaction applies
You will be redirected to interswitch gateway during registration to make payment for the Application Form. Prepare for making your payment online by having the following information handy:

An Interswitch enabled Debit/ ATM card, specifying the “Card Number”, “Expiry Date”, “Card PIN” and “CVV2 Code”
Ensure that you have sufficient funds in the card specified above, to cater for your fees as quoted in this section

FEES STRUCTURE:
i. Admission Form – N10,000.00 (Non Refundable)
ii. Acceptance Fee – N50,000.00 (Non-Refundable)
iii. Tuition Fee – N200,000.00 (Non-Refundable)
iv. Accommodation – N20,000.00 (Per Semester and Optional)
v. Examination Fee – N20,000.00 (Per Semester)
vi. Matriculation Fee – N5,000.00
vii. Identification Card – N5,000.00

Bells University of Technology, Ota invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its degree programmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

Undergraduate Programmes:

College of Natural and Applied Sciences (4/5 YEARS)

A. Department of Biological Sciences

– B.Sc. Microbiology
– B.Tech Biotechnology

B. Department of Chemical, Food and Nutrition Sciences

– B.Sc. Biochemistry
– B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
– B.Sc. Chemistry
– B.Tech. Food Technology
– B.Tech. Food Technology (Food Science with Business)
– B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
– B.Sc. Culinary Science and Hospitality Management

C. Department of Physical Sciences

– B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
– B.Sc. Applied Mathematics with Statistics

D. Department of Computer Science and Information Technology

– B.Tech. Computer Science
– B.Tech. Information Technology

College of Management Sciences (4 YEARS)

– B.Sc. Accounting
– B.Sc. Business Administration
– B.Sc. Economics
– B.Sc. Finance and Banking
– B.Sc. Management Technology

College of Environmental Sciences (4/5 YEARS)

– B.Sc. Architecture
– B.Tech. Building Technology
– B.Tech. Estate Management
– B.Tech. Quantity Surveying
– B.Tech. Surveying and Geoinformatics
– B.Tech. Urban and Regional Planning

College of Engineering (5 YEARS)

– B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
– B.Eng. Civil and Environmental Engineering
– B.Eng. Computer Engineering
– B.Eng. Electrical Electronics Engineering
– B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
– B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering
– B.Eng. Telecommunication Engineering

General Admission Requirements
Intending candidates must have sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or obtained the UTME Direct Entry Form where applicable.

Candidates applying for admission into any undergraduate programme must possess a minimum of five (5) O’ Level Credit passes at one or two sittings in SSCE/ GCE/ NECO/NABTEB or equivalents which must include Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics, and other subjects relevant to the proposed course of study.

Candidates awaiting results can also apply, provided there is the assurance that such results will be available by September/October in the same year of application.
Interested candidates are to PAY the application fee and APPLY for admission ONLINE.

How to Apply

APPLY HERE
https://portal.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/application/

1. Applicants are to click on “Begin Application”, under the General Menu and then supply your UTME Registration Number on the next page.
2. After your details(i.e. UTME Reg. No, Fullname) appear on the next page, you can then proceed to make your payment. However proceeding to make payment means that you affirm that the details supplied are correct. Nevertheless, you are still allowed to confirm your details once more before you make payment.
3. Before making a payment, make sure your details are correct. Any successful payment CANNOT be REFUNDED.
After a successful payment, you will then proceed to create an account. You will be asked to supply a password, an email address and your phone number.
4. After successfully creating an account, you can then proceed to fill the application form by logging in to your account.

Please note, after successfully creating an account, you should always use the “Returning Applicant” link under the General Menu. However, until you successfully make a payment and create an account as stated above, you are to use the “Begin Application” link instead.
As a “Returning Applicant”, you will be able to fill the Application Form, and then complete the application process. After completion of the application process, you will be able to print out your Application Form and Payment Receipt.

Please note, after submission of your Application Form, you will be unable to change the Passport Photograph uploaded and other details supplied. Hence confirm your details and make sure the passport uploaded is yours before you attempt to submit your Application form.
You are to return to the same site to check your Admission Status and print your Admission letter.

Futher Details on Application and Payment

Read the above information displayed on the page carefully, scrolling from top to bottom, and click on the application link that applies to you
You will be asked for your preference of payment, ePayment or to Pay at any Bank Branch. Select your preference
1. After payment, proceed with your registration.
If your choice of payment was ePayment,
2. Proceed and make payment using a Mastercard that is registered at your bank, for online payment. Print out your receipt, after you have successfully made payment.
3. Proceed immediately to fill the online application form and print out your application information.

If your choice of payment was Pay at any Bank Branch ,
Print out your payment slip that tells you your reference number, how much you are expected to pay at the bank and also, the Bank and Account number to pay into.

After payment, come back to the portal with your teller and proceed with your registration for screening. Fill the online application form and print out your application information.

Visit the screening centre that is most convenient for you, along with the following:
1. The receipt your printed from the portal after online payment, or your teller from the bank
2. The application form you printed from the portal after registration
3. Passport Photographs
4. Two referee reports. One preferably from your secondary school, the second, a clergy
5. Birth Certificate
6. Credentials, if available
Your UTME Result.

Payment Information

Application Form: =N= 2,500:00
Admission Processing: =N= 3,000:00

1. All Fees are payable via the BELLSUNI InterSwitch Payment Integration Platform
2. Note that a bank transaction charge of =N=350:00 per transaction applies for all transactions

You will be redirected to interswitch gateway during registration to make payment for the Application Form. Prepare for making your payment online by having the following information handy:

An Interswitch enabled Debit/ ATM card, specifying the “Card Number”, “Expiry Date”, “Card PIN” and “CVV2 Code”
Ensure that you have sufficient funds in the card specified above, to cater for your fees as quoted in this section
For further enquires contact;

ADMISSIONS

Telephone: 0818-444-2354, 0811-454-5150, 0812-460-6042, 0813-932-7665, 0708-713-8753

ICT

Telephone:0814 191 3779, 0703 256 6067, 0703 318 0831, 0703-855-8678