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BSN Presents Propose New Curriculum To NUC. The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) has presented a proposed new curriculum for the teaching of Biotechnology in Nigerian universities to the National Universities Commission (NUC). The proposed curriculum, which was developed by BSN, integrates elements of engineering as well as agricultural, medical and environmental sciences, among other sciences, to produce a well-rounded graduate. Presenting the document last Wednesday, the President of BSN, Professor Benjamin Ubi, informed the NUC that the curriculum covered all aspects of Biotechnology, without bias to any particular field. This would ensure the production of an all-round graduate, with an option of specialising in any of the major components, at postgraduate level. The BSN President commended the Commission’s efforts at ensuring quality in the NUS, through the accreditation process, saying the process would continue to guarantee equity, quality and fairne...

List of Nigerian Universities and Approved Affiliate Institutions. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has released the approved list of affiliation of some Nigerian universities with Colleges of Education, Seminaries/ Theological and other Educational Institutions. The list is as follows; Bayero University Kano -Federal College of Education, Katsina  Delta State University, Abraka -College of Education, Warri -College of Education, Agbor Federal University of Technology, Minna – Federal College of Education (Technical) Potiskum Imo State University, Owerri – Claretian Institute of Philosophy, Nekede – Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – Enugu State College Of Education (Technical), Enugu – Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno, Awka University of Ado-Ekiti – Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Noforija Epe Lagos – Emanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo – Kwara State College of Education, Oro – Kwara...

According to JAMB Head of Information, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who stated this on Sunday in an interview, the UTME results of Computer-Based Test centres where the CCTV showed malpractices had been cancelled. He further disclosed that the board through CCTV cameras discovered some of the strange things that happened in some of the examination centres. He mentioned cases of CBT centre owners collecting money from candidates to engage in malpractices and also threatening JAMB officials at the centres. Regarding candidates whose biometric details could not be verified, Benjamin said such candidates would not be allowed to retake the examination, as the biometric verification had already disqualified them.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara in Zamfara State. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given approval to the establishment of Zamfara State University as the 47th state university in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abubakar Raheed, who made this known while giving a letter of approval to the government of Zamfara state in Abuja, government should be more dedication toward promoting education development in the state and country. Abubakar urged the government of Zamfara to take full advantage of the establishment of the university and contribute its quota to advance the course of education. He commended the governor for setting aside N3billion for specific use in staff development, establishment fund and laboratory equipment. According to him, this commitment is a good model that should be emulated by whoever wants to establish a university. “I write ...

JAMB has promised to release more of the 2018 UTME results on 19th March. This was confirmed by The Head of Media of the Board, Dr Fabian Benjamin on Saturday. This statement is coming as JAMB concludes the 2018 UTME. Dr Fabian also said that the results were being scrutinized, to ensure that result are transparent and accurate, in order to avoid cancellation once released. 2018 Candidates are therefore advised to patiently wait, and can check back here on Myschool for any procedures, sharing of results and guidance on how to ultimately gain admission this year.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Examination Board (JAMB) has hinted of plans to have the tertiary institutions entry examination written by candidates from their places of residence across the country. The board spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, made this disclosure while featuring on a radio current affairs program, Day Break Show, yesterday in Abeokuta. “We are thinking of open book examinations or allowing them write the examination from their houses. Once we get the required technology, we can do it,” he declared. On challenges facing the board, particularly in the ongoing UTME, the JAMB spokesman said, “At any point if there is an issue, we find a way to solve it to ensure all candidates write the UTME with convenience.” He said the results of the exam would be delayed as there was need to preview them before they were eventually released. “Once a candidate clicks submit, the result is ready but we wait to preview the results before releasing ...

According to Premiumtimes, officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested one miss Udoh Akpabio and her accomplice for alleged examination malpractice in the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). . . Akpabio was caught with a phone concealed in her underwear, while the examination was on at Baptist Academy, Karu, FCT. Also caught was Andrew Etziuzala, said to be aiding Akpabio in the cheating process. . . They were caught with the aid of CCTV which sends live transmission of activities going on within the examination halls. While parading both suspects, FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Patrick Ukpen, said Andrew introduced Akpabio into the chain of cheating during examinations. . . The Commandant explained that while the examination was going on, Andrew, a student of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, was busy sending text messages of supposed answers to the questions she was expected to answer. . . Akpabio, who said she applied to...

The results of 1,021 private candidates, out of the 11,307 who sat for the 2018 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) January/February series, have been withheld due to examination malpractice. Mr Olu Adenipekun, Head of National Office (HNO) of the WAEC, stated this while announcing the release of the results in a briefing in Lagos. He said the cases were being investigated and that reports of the investigations would be presented to the appropriate committee of the council in due course, for consideration. “The committee’s decisions will be communicated to the affected candidates,’’ Mr. Adenipekun said. According to him, 11,721 candidates registered for the examination, while 11,307 actually sat for the test. Giving a breakdown of statistics of candidates’ performance at the examination, the HNO said that 8,113 candidates obtained credits and above in two subjects. He noted that 6,375 others obtained credits and above in three ...

A Jambite simply identified as Loveth has reportedly committed suicide in Ekiugbo, Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. Loveth, who was said to be displeased with the 163 mark she garnered in the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), was found dead at her home on Wednesday morning. Our correspondent gathered that the deceased picked medicine as her choice of study. The Nation gathered that the deceased took three bottles of Sniper and these were found by her side on Wednesday morning. According to sources, Loveth had gone to check her UTME result on Tuesday and discovered to her amazement that she had scored far lower than she had expected and would not secure admission to the university to study her “dream course.” The 18-year old reportedly left the centre very distraught and wept profusely. #SayNoToSuicide

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) wishes to inform all 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates that they can re-print their registration slips to access their examination centres online from Tuesday, March 6th 2018. The candidates must ensure that the slips are printed before Friday, March 9 in order to familiarise themselves with the examination schedules as no form of excuse for missing the examination will be entertained. JAMB hereby warns that the board will not reschedule any examination for anybody and so any candidate that fails to adhere strictly to the examination schedule as stated in their slips should have himself or herself to blame. Also candidates are not to go to their respective centres with prohibited items such as telephones, wristwatches, pens, and other devices. Candidates can get the slip by logging in to their Jamb profile on the e-facility portal. Also the slip is being sent batch by batch to candidate’s registered...

The Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology wishes to notify all students admitted during the 2017/2018 admission exercise that the under listed documents should be submitted at Room 2, Student Affairs Building from Monday, March 5, 2018 till Friday March 16, 2018 between 9am and 3pm. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: i.   3 copies of LAUTECH Admission Letter ii.  3 copies of JAMB Admission Letter iii. 3 copies of Verified O/L Results iv. 3 copies of Receipt of Payment of Acceptance Fee v.  3 copies of Birth Certificate or Sworn Affidavit of Birth vi. 3 copies of Photocopy of Local Government Identification vi. Original Copies of two letters of Recommendation viii. Original Sworn Affidavit of good behavior and (2) copies of same in.  Original receipt of purchase of Student Hand Book and (2) copies of same x.  3 copies of Medical Clearance Forms xi. 3 copies of payment of Tuition fees xii. 3 copies of Oath of allegiance xiii. Original State of...

1 2018 Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilization Workshop 5th – 9th March 2018 2 Briefing/Sensitization of Final year students/prospective corps Members. 5th March – 16th April 2018 3 Display of list of all approved programmes for institutions on NYSC portal for cross checking and feedback 9th – 13th March 2018 4 Collation of Prospective Corps Members’ Data by Corps Producing Institutions CPIs 9th – 13th March 2018 5 Submission/Uploading of Senate/Academic Board Approved Results for Full/Part-Time Graduates and Revalidation Lists by CPIs 19th – 24th March 2018 6 On-line Registration by Foreign and locally Trained Nigerian Graduates 26th March – 8th April 2018 7 Deployment and Printing of Call-up Letters by ICT Department 9th – 11th April, 2018 8 Notification/On-line Printing of Call-up Letters/Delivery of Call-up letters to Institutions (stream I) 12th – 15th April, 2018 9 On-li...

The management of the National Youth Service Corps wishes to inform all prospective corps members, i.e. Nigerians who have graduated from Universities and Mono/Polytechnics both at home and abroad, that the NYSC On-line registration portal will be opened from Monday, 26th March to Sunday, 8th April 2018. to enable them register for the 2018 Batch ‘A’ mobilization. In order to ensure a seamless registration, prospective corps members are to note the following for strict compliance: 1. The Website address is any of the following: www.nysc.gov.ng www.nysc.org.ng www.portal.nysc.gov.ng 2. Prospective Corps members should ensure that they have functional e-mail addresses that they can access and Nigerian (GSM) telephone numbers with which to register. 3. Locally trained prospective Corps members are expected to use correct JAMB and Matriculation numbers to register. 4. For locally-trained graduates, only those whose names appear in the Senate/ Academic Board Approved Resu...

The Yaba College of Technology has released full time admission merit list of candidates admitted into her Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2017/2018 academic session. How to Check Yabatech Hnd Admission List: 1. Prospective students are required to visit the link below; http://portal.yabatech.edu.ng/appresults/admissionchecker.cshtml/ 2. Enter Jamb Registration Number or YCT Application Number To check Admission Status for individual Student . 3. Successful candidates are required to pay Acceptance fee. Please be informed that payment for acceptance would close soon.

No fewer than 1,000 new students will be officially admitted into the Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa during the 2017/2018 academic session matriculation ceremony scheduled to hold on Thursday, 8th March, 2018. According to the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Sunday Ogunduyile, who made the announcement on Thursday, the matriculation will hold at the university’s permanent site. He said the institution which hitherto operated only the Faculty of Sciences now has two newly accredited faculties – Engineering and Agriculture. “We are fully set for the matriculation of over 1,000 students who passed and are still undergoing the screening exercise and have completed their admission process into the institution. “We were running just the Faculty of Sciences now we have two more faculties – Engineering and Agriculture – recently accredited by the National Universities Commission ( NUC ),” he said. (NA...