2016/2017 NNPC/CHEVRON JV National University Joint Awards

Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified Nigerian students.

Application Deadline: March 9th 2016

Eligibility Requirements:

E-applications are invited from full-time SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) degree students of the under-listed courses in Nigerian Universities:
1. Accountancy
2. Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Science

3. Architecture

4. Business Administration/Economics

5. Chemical Engineering

6. Civil Engineering

7. Computer Science/Computer Engineering/System Engineering
8. Electrical/Electronic Engineering

9. Environmental Studies/Surveying
10. Geology/Geophysics

11. Law

12. Mass Communication/Journalism

13. Mechanical/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
14. Human Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy

15. Petroleum Engineering
Application Procedure:
Please note that applicants for the NNPC/CNL JV scholarship are ineligible to apply for any other scholarship program sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited, its JV Partners, or any of its affiliates, including the Agbami scholarship program published simultaneously with this NNPC/CNL JV scholarship program.

Application is open to full-time SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) students admitted during 2014/2015 academic session.

1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents

• Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
• School ID card
• Admission letter
• Birth certificate
• O’ Level result
• JAMB Result

2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
To apply, follow the steps below:
1. Click on “Apply Now” tab.
2. Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3. Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4. Click on http://scholastica.ng/schemes/cnlawards to return to Scholarship site
5. Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6. Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
7. Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8. Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
9. When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
10. Recheck application information to avoid errors
11. Click “Apply Now” to submit information
12. You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
13. Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
14. Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
15. If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN)

• Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number
• Click “Create Account” and fill in the required fields
• Login with Email and Password to complete the form
• After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture
• Visit any of the 37 capture centres http://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number
• You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office

16. Return to http://www.scholastica.ng/schemes/cnlawards and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

For more Information:
 Visit the Official Webpage here

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Apply For APM Terminals 6th Scholarship and Industrial Attachment Programme, 2016

APM Terminals is one of the worlds largest, high technology and most – respected container terminal operators offering the global shipping community an Integrated and growing Global Terminal Network of over 70 operating container facilities in 64 countries on 5 continents including Africa.

APM Terminals is a recipient of diverse international awards one of which is ‘Port Operators of the Year’ at the Lloyd’s list 2012 Global awards.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the APM Terminals 6th Scholarship and Industrial Attachment Programme

Application Deadline 15th March, 2016.

Location: Nationwide
Length of scholarship: 1 Academic year
Start date for industrial attachment: June 2016

Eligibility

• 400 Level University/200 Level Polytechnic undergraduates.

Length of Industrial Attachment:

• 6 months for university undergraduates/1 year for polytechnic undergraduates.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their Full Names, Department, Faculty, Institution, Current level, Current CGPA, Matriculation no, Phone no, and Email address to: appapmtsia@apmterminals.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Boko Haram now hiding in Sambisa Forest- Buhari

President Buhari says Boko Haram members are now hiding in Sambisa forest after they were chased away from all the Local government they hitherto held captive before he came into office. Buhari said this while addressing members of the diplomatic corps during a reception he organized in their honor at the state house yesterday February 18th

"It is worthy to note that when I assumed office on May 29th 2015, Boko Haram had full control of fourteen (14) Local Government areas in the North East, but today, the group holds no territory in Nigeria. They are hiding in Sambisa forest and occasionally undertake cowardly attacks on innocent citizens in soft targets"he said

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ABE UK Gets Approval From NUC To Run Programmes In Nigeria

The National University Commission, NUC, has endorsed the ABE UK to run its programmes in Nigeria, as Market Space gets formal accreditation by the institution to provide tuition for ABE UK Marketing Management Levels 5 and 6.

Speaking at a press conference, the Regional Manager, West Africa ABE United Kingdom Education Institute, Mr. Anthony Atagamen, said:‘’I am happy to tell you that two weeks ago, the delegations of the  NUC was at ABE headquarters in London where we signed a Memorandum of Understanding to recognise ABE.”

He explained that what ABE is hoping and aiming to do is that before the end of 2016, it will be able to get a  sense of recognition from the NUC, so that students who finish the level 5 and level 6 can go on to do their NYSC.

“If the Federal Ministry of Education is saying, yes that the ABE level 4 is equivalent to an Ordinary National Diploma, OND, definitely, level 5 and level 6 of ABE are equivalent to Higher National Diploma,HND, after which you can do your NYSC,’’ he said.

Atagamen who disclosed that ABE  is also  in talk with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, noted that the management of the institution met with TUC’s President and Vice towards the last quarters of last 2015 to get their support. ‘’We are at the verge of tighten up the relationship with the TUC,’’ he said.

He, however, pointed out that ABE is not just about academics, but also professional adding, ‘’You  can either decide to get a degree with your ABE qualification or go to the market and work. That is why the TUC is also coming on-board.’’

Explaining further, the Head of Centre, Market Space Limited, Mrs Edith Keshi-Robinson said that apart from offering the Marketing Management Levels 5 and 6 which are equivalent to Nigerian HND and BS.c, the institution also offers Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management Level 5 Diploma programs at Market Space Lagos Training Centre.

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Yobe State University Gets New Vice Chancellor

 Prof. Yakubu Muhktar, who has just been appointed the new Vice Chancellor of Yobe State University, assumed duty in Damaturu on Wednesday. He had warned the staff against financial and academic corruption.

Muhktar, who gave the warning while taking over from the former Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Musa Alabe, said his leadership would ensure accountability and probity in the financial and academic sectors of the institution.

Muhktar solicited the support of staff and students, adding that he would give special attention to academic excellence to uplift the university to a greater height.

Muhktar, former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the university, urged the staff to promote good conduct to serve as role model for the students.

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Sultan Announces Plan For The Establishment Of all-Women Medical University in Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Tuesday announced plans by the Sultanate Council to establish an all-Women Medical University in Sokoto. It was reported that the Sultan made the disclosure in Sokoto at the launch of Northern Education Initiative Plus Project, sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID).

According to him, the technical committee set up to provide the framework and action plan for the establishment of the university had since completed its assignment.

“We are now on the second phase of the establishment of the institution which entails the collation of experts opinions.

“It is after all these are concluded that we will approach the National Universities Commission for its approval and the eventual granting of licence,” Abubakar said.

The monarch said that the council would involve both local and international partners, including Bill Gates Foundation, in the evolution of the university.

The Sultan explained that the move would boost girl child education and bridge current inadequacy in the number of females in the medical profession.

He commended the state government for its recent declaration of state of emergency in the education sector and its plan to enrol 1.2 million children into schools in the next nine months.

The Sultan promised to partner with the state government and legislature to enact a law that would punish parents that refused to send their children to school..

“The sultanate council will make sure that all the 85 districts in the state work tirelessly to ensure that any parent who refuses to enrol his child in school is duly punished..”

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, represented by his deputy, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, commended USIAD for its commitment to the education sector in Nigeria.

Tambuwal said that the state would spend 27 per cent of its 2016 budget on education to ensure successful implementation of the state of emergency declared on the sector.

The USAID Nigeria Mission Director, Mr Michael Harvey reiterated the commitment of the United States government towards improving the education sector in the state and the country in general.

He said that the U.S government would continue to push for universal access to quality education by both sexes.

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UNIUYO Important Notice To Basic Studies/ Pre-Degree Students

This is to inform all Basic Studies/ Pre-Degree Students of University of Uyo that they should note the following:

1. That There Will Be No Break Immediately After The First Semester Examination. (22-26 February, 2016)

2. That Second Semester Lectures Will Commence After The First Semester Examination In Order To Meet Up With JUPEB Syllables

3. Payment Of Second Semester School Fees And Course Registration Will Be Communicated Through The Director (Prof. Ini Uko)

4. Student(s) Who Is/Are Yet To Complete Their First Semester Fees Should Do That ASAP As Such Student May Stand The Risk Of Losing His Or Her Studentship.

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