Babcock varsity trains naval officers

The consultancy outfit of Babcock University, Ilishan – Remo, Ogun State, Babcock Consulting is holding a two-day Maritime Management Course.The exercise, which holds at the university premises and ends tomorrow, is in collaboration with the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association.According to Alalade Matthew, the National President of Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, the course is for merchant mariners including, ship officers, marine pilots, deck officers and managers...

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FUTO Appoints New Alumni Relations Officer

The Vice-Chancellor has approved the appointment of Dr Edeheudiem B. Etuk, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science and Technology as the new FUTO Alumni Relations Officer with effect from July 1, 2013.Dr Etuk will oversee the affairs of the University Alumni office and expand the existing relations with the FUTO Alumni Association.In his reaction to the appointment, the new FUTO Alumni Relations Officer assured the Vice-Chancellor that he would work assiduously in promoting better relations between the University and FUTO Alumni Association....

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FUTA Fix September 6,2013 as acceptancefee payment deadlinefor Freshers

This is to inform allcandidates who made TheFederal University ofTechnology, Akure theirMost Preferred Institutionand obtained a minimumof 200 in the UnifiedTertiary matriculationExamination (UTME) plus aminimum score of 50 inthe Post-UTME ScreeningExercise of the University,that the list of candidatesoffered provisionaladmissions into variousundergraduateprogrammes in theUniversity for 2013/2014Academic Session hasbeen uploaded on theUniversity’s website.All affected candidates arerequested to visit thewebsite to ascertain theiradmission status...

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ASUU strike: Thereis no need for the lecturers to continue – President Jonathan

ABUJA-President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said there was no need for the Academic Staff Union of Universities to continue with their industrial action.Mr. Jonathan said this at the inauguration of the Federal Government sponsored-Transformation Projects at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).Represented by Ruqayyat Rufai, the Minister of Education, the president said N30 billion had been released for the payment of earned allowances in all public universities.The president said that the inaugurated projects were in line with...

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FUTO 2013/2014 Direct Entry Results Released!!!

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri has released the result of candidates who took part in the 2013/2014 FUTO Direct Entry screening exercise.The results are available online. Click here to view yourre...

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French to be part of UTME from 2014

Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa'I, said on Thursday in Abuja that French language would be part of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination as from 2014 for interested candidates, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.Rufa'I said this at a reception held in honour of the French Language Project Manager, Mr. Jean-Phillipe Roy.She said that being multi-lingual in the 21st Century was essential asit helps individuals to operate more effectively in the international community."For Nigeria, the study of French language is quite key,...

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How to check 2013/2014 admission status on JAMB website (All Schools)

JAMB, the official body charged with the responsibility of registering, organizing and administering unified entrance examinations to applicants for admission into tertiary schools in Nigeria today August 29th, 2013 released admission status check for prospect students who did excellently well in the 2013 UTME nationwide.Thus, irrespective of whether or not admission list has been released by a particular school, candidates who applied for that school can now check via JAMB to know if they are hopeful in the school merit admission list or not.It...

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ASUU to FG: N92 billion Is a Debt, Not a New Demand

The AcademicStaff Union of Universities, ASUU, on August 22, 2013, Thursday, described as highly embarrassing, the statement credited to the Coordinating Minister of the economy and Ministerof Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The statement said that the lecturers were making a fresh demand from the Federal Government.Dr. Usman Abubakar, ASUU zonal coordinator in Bauchi, told the newsmen that ASUU was not making fresh demand, but asking for the implementation...

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Groups protest against FG-ASUU impasse

Some civil society groups and students' organisations, on Tuesday, staged a protest march against the prolonged impasse between the Federal Government and the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities.The placard-carrying protesters said the Federal Government-ASUU disagreement had paralysed academic work in the universities.The angry groups includethe Concerned Nigerian Students; Coalition of EdoYouths Organisation; EdoYouth Congress; Edo State Students; Comrade Across the Nation; South-South Youth League; and Edo Youth for...

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Groups protest against FG-ASUU impasse

Some civil society groups and students' organisations, on Tuesday,staged a protest march against the prolonged impasse between theFederal Government and the striking members of the Academic StaffUnion of Universities.The placard-carrying protesters said the Federal Government-ASUUdisagreement had paralysed academic work in the universities.The angry groups includethe Concerned Nigerian Students; Coalition ofEdoYouths Organisation; EdoYouth Congress; Edo State Students; ComradeAcross the Nation; South-South Youth League; and Edo Youth for GoodGovernment.They...

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Court remands 4 for allegedly dumping 2 children in stream

BAUCHI — The Bauchi State Chief Magistrate’s court has remanded four suspects who allegedly dumped two children in Dumi stream, in Bauchi Local Government Area.It was recently reported that two children were dumped inside a stream by unknown persons in Bauchi. One of the children died while the other survived.The four suspects including the parents of the children were arrested by the Police and arraigned in court.Police prosecutor, Inspector Amos Ukpe, had filed two separate cases over the incident.In the first case, he charged the four suspects...

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Court remands 4 for allegedly dumping 2 children in stream

BAUCHI — The Bauchi State Chief Magistrate's court has remanded foursuspects who allegedly dumped two children in Dumi stream, in BauchiLocal Government Area.It was recently reported that two children were dumped inside a streamby unknown persons in Bauchi. One of the children died while the othersurvived.The four suspects including the parents of the children were arrestedby the Police and arraigned in court.Police prosecutor, Inspector Amos Ukpe, had filed two separate casesover the incident.In the first case, he charged the four suspects with...

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NANS plans protest to end ASUU strike

LAGOS—National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, plans to hold anation-wide protest as a last resort to force the Federal Governmentand the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to end theprotracted strike of university lecturers.NANS' President, Yinka Gbadebo, responding to allegations that thestudents' body was not bothered by the 60-day-old strike, said theunion had been employing other matured approaches to appeal to boththe government and ASUU.According to him, "NANS is not relaxed but we have decided to takeapproaches that don't...

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NANS plans protest to end ASUU strike

LAGOS—National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, plans to hold a nation-wide protest as a last resort to force the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to end the protracted strike of university lecturers.NANS’ President, Yinka Gbadebo, responding to allegations that the students’ body was not bothered by the 60-day-old strike, said the union had been employing other matured approaches to appeal to both the government and ASUU.According to him, “NANS is not relaxed but we have decided to take approaches that...

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Kogi State University (KSU) re-schedule post UTME for Septmber 5, 2013

KOGI STATE UNIVERSITYThis is to inform all 2013/2014 prospective undergraduate student of the Kogi State University Anyingba that a new date has been fixed for the post UTME screening earlier postponed by the university.The exam will now hold as follows:1. New date: September 5, 2013.2. Time: 8.00am accreditation start.3. Venue: The university campus.Good luck to applican...

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FUNAI First Batch Provisional JAMB Admission List Released for

This is to inform candidates who made the Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo their most preferred choice that the list of first batch of candidates offered provisional admission by JAMB for 2013/2014 Academic session has been released.Successful candidates are advised to await further announcement on mode of registration from the University Management.To check your name on the said admission list, click here now. Share your testimony after checking, use the comment box bel...

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Apply for UNN 2013/2014 Post Direct Entry Screening Examination

Candidates for Direct Entry Admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka who have registered with Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and have a Degree or at least a Merit/Lower credit level pass in Diploma or NCE, or RN/RM Certificate are invitedfor Screening and Interview.The D.E Screening ExerciseThe screening will be conducted at the Nsukka campus of the University on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 8:30am.Eligible candidates should pay a processing fee of Two thousand Naira (N2,000 N100 bank commission) and obtain a scratch...

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ASUU/ASUP Crisis: Varsities turn ghost towns; poly students fear fresh strike

By September 1, the face-off between the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will be exactly in its third month. Unlike previous strikes,  this particular one is still in its infancy. Students have been known to do a four-year course in eight years.While the warriors continue their fight in air-conditioned rooms with sumptuous meals, some students have gone to learn trades. A final year student of Lagos State University,...

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ASUU stirke: Groups, students protest in Benin

BENIN CITY- ECONOMIC activities were grounded in Benin City Tuesday for over one hour, when coalition of civil society organizations and students, protested against the attitude of the Federal Government in the current strike action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union ofUniversities (ASUU).The placard-carrying groups, including Concerned Nigerian Students, Coalition of Edo Youths Organisation, Edo Youth Congress, Edo State Students, Comrade Across the Nation, South-South Youth League and Edo Youth for Good Government, described the Federal...

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There Is No Need For ASUU To Continue Strike – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said there was no need for the Academic Staff Union of Universities to continue with their industrial action.Jonathan said this at the inauguration of the Federal Government sponsored-Transformation Projects at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).Represented by Prof. Ruqayyat Rufai, the Minister of Education, the president said N30 billion had been released for the payment of earned allowances in all public universities.The president said that the inaugurated projects were in line with the...

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Federal Poly Nekede Releases 1st Batch Admission List for 2013/2014

This is to inform all students who took part in the Federal Polytechnic Nekede 2013/2014 post UTME screening that first admission list has been released.Please note that the list released is for HNDs. Our reporter who made this publication was blamed for this. However stay tuned, we will inform you when the Post UTME (ND) list is out.According to a report sent to Myschool.com.ng by an eye witness, the Nekede Poly merit list is open for checking in the school campus - at the Administrative Block.Students who do not live/reside in Owerri can send...

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ASUU Rejects FG Offers; Says Strike Must Continue

Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday, rejected. the N130 billion the Federal Government disbursed into the university system, as part of efforts to persuade striking lecturers to call off the strike which began on July 2.In a letter written to Head of National Economic Empowerment Development Strategy, NEEDs Assessment, and Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswan, by President of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Isa Fagge. The union insisted that based on the 2009 ASUU/FGN agreement and the January 2012 Memoranda of Understanding, MoU, signed by both...

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Official Nekede Poly Admission Cut-off marks for 2013/2014

This is to inform those who sat for the Federal Polytechnic Nekede 2013/2014 post UTME that the cut-off marks for admission into the school is officially out. Below are breakdown cut off marks:Cut-off marks for admission into National Diploma ProgrammesACCOUNTANCE 250AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING 140ARCHITECTURE 160BANKING AND FINANCE 250BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 120BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT 250MARKETING 120OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT 110PURCHASINGS ANS SUPPLY 160CIVIL ENGINEERING 140COMPUTER ENGINEERING 200ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING...

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Solution to pending FUTO 2013/2014 Post UTME Results

FUTO---Several students reportedly are yet to see their performances Weeks after the release of their 2013/2014 post UTME results by the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), which can be accessed here using your jamb, confirmation no or application no. Although FUTO is yet to officially make a press statement confirming the unavailability of results for some candidates online, futocommunity have been able to seek for a way around this problem.Candidates who fall under this category are those who actually chose FUTO as either first...

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FUTO ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

FUTO ACADEMIC PROGRAMMESSTRUCTURE: Programmes of courses shall be provided in each school leading to Bachelor Degree Instruction shall be by courses evaluated in terms of course units. A course unit is defined as a series of about fifteen one-hours lecture or series of about forty-five hours of laboratory work, or any equivalent work load, offered over one semester of 15 weeks. The following terms shall apply in evaluation:  Grade Point (GP)...

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3 die, 4 injured, 18 others arrested at cult initiation

ILORIN — The combined team of Kwara State Police Command and Vigilance group in Ilorin, Saturday night, swooped on the hideout of Aiye Confraternity initiation which led to death of three, four critically injured while 18 were arrested.The cultists from neighbouring states, who were returning from an initiation ceremony were mistaken for robbers by the security operatives.The command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olufemi Fabode, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, confirmed the incident in Ilorin, yesterday.Fabode explained that...

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Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Scholarship, Apply Now

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is offering one undergraduate/ postgraduate scholarship to Nigerian students.The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and overseas, and will reasonably cover tuition and board.Entrants must be Nigerian citizens who are currently undergoing, or have been admitted into, a course of study at undergraduate or postgraduate level at a government-approved institution of learning within or outside Nigeria.To qualify for consideration for the scholarship applicants should submit an essay on the topic:More Learning to More People: How...

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Corruption in varsities: ICPC threatens prosecution

The Independent Corruption Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has threatened to invoke its prosecution mandate on authorities of any higher institution that engages in financial indiscipline or recklessness.Recent allegations of corrupt practices in tertiary institutions had forced the commission to set up a fact-finding machinery known as University System Study and Review (USSR) to investigate allegations bordering on corruption,...

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2013/2014 Admission ends Oct 31st -JAMB

JAMB 2013The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced that admission into Nigerian universities for 2013/2014 session will end on October 31st.The JAMB Registrar, Mr. Dibu Ojerinde who stated this at the 1st Technical Committee Meeting on 2013/2014 Admissions to Most Preferred Degree Awarding Institutions in Uyo on Tuesday, also called on admission officers in the universities to adhere strictly to the Federal Government guidelines.During...

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Nigeria: JAMB Warns Against Late Admissions

JAMB REGISTRAR, PROF DIBU OJERINDE The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dibu Ojerinde, has urged admission officers in the universities to adhere strictly to the Federal Government guidelines. He also said the admission into Nigeria universities for the 2013/2014 session should end before October 31.Mr. Ojerinde said this at the 1st Technical Committee Meeting on 2013/2014 Admissions to Most Preferred Degree Awarding Institutions...

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UNIBEN Releases 2013/2014 Teaching Hospital Nursing Entrance Examination Result

Entrance screening/test result for admission into the University of Benin Teaching Hospital has been released for 2013/2014.University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) as a tertiary health facility came into being in 1973 following the enactment of an edict (number 12). As the sixth of the 1st generation Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria, it was established to complement her sister institution, University of Benin, and to provide secondary and tertiary care to the then Midwestern Region (now Edo and Delta State) and its environs.It also provides necessary...

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Nigerian students spend N100bn on tuitionin Ghanaian varsities

Over 200,000 Nigerian students studying in Ghanaian universities are reported to expend over N100billion annually as tuition outside sundry fees.Former lawmaker and educationists, Senator David Iornem, who disclosed this yesterday at a briefing to mark his 64th birthday anniversary in Makurdi, said the figure represented a major capital flight from the country.According to him, “available figures show that the over 200,000 Nigerians currently studying in Ghana, expend over N100 billion annually on tuition and sundry fees. This situation arose because...

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2015: Ogboru endorses Okowa

DELTA -AHEAD of the 2015 general elections in the country, a prominent political leader in Delta State, Chief Julius Ogboru has identified Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as the most capable to pilot the affairs of Delta State among those eying the governorship seat in the state. He noted that Okowa has the pedigree and required experience to govern the oil-rich state.Chief Ogboru, who made the declaration at Abraka, Ethiope East local government area of Delta State, recently, at the formal inauguration of D-PEACE, a political pressure group...

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Dr. Okowa For Governor Crusade Begins In Agbor

Dr. Okowa For Governor 2015 Crusade Begins In AgborThe Delta North branch of Crusaders- a Political Pressure Group fighting for sustenance of good governance and for Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to be Governor in the state, held its meeting at Ika National Hall last Friday with the goal of unifying Anioma People in common interest of the people.While appreciating the people for attending the meeting, Hon. Ifeanyi Eboigbe urged them to work in unity and maintain...

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ASUU STRIKE: BREAKING NEWS

ASUU strike !!! ﻧﻮﺭ ﺍﮔﺮ ﺭﻓﺖ ﺳﺎﯾﻪ ﭘﯿﺪﺍ ﻧﯿﺴﺖ ﺍﺭ ﻭ ﭼﺸﻢ ﺧﯿﺮﻩ ﻣﺎ ﻧﻘﺶ ﺳﺎﯾﻪ ﺩﮔﺮ ﻧﻤﯽ If I hear anything else, I'll let you kno...

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ASUU STRIKE: Business owners count losses, as group appeals to ASUU, FG

The current indefinite industrial action embarked by Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has started taking its toll on persons that carry out their legitimate businesses in and around university campuses in Imo State.Vanguard investigations in Federal University of Technology, Owerri and Imo State University, Owerri, revealed that most proprietors of the businesses have either closed shop or downsized their workforce, following their sagging income.As at the last count, hair dressing salons, computer operators, recharge card hawkers, stationery...

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ASUU strike: Jonathan approves N400bn lifeline –SSANU

The end to the present strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may be in sight as President Goodluck Jonathan has approved N400 billion for the infrastructural development of Nigerian universities.The document to this effect is expected to be made available today at the meeting of the presidential committee on implementation of the NEEDS assessment in the universities with the leaders of the four university-based unions – the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational...

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Youths give FG 7 days to resolve dispute with ASUU

The Federal government has been given a seven-day ultimatum to resolve the impasse with striking universities lecturers or face the wrath of Nigerian youth.Besides, the failure to honour its agreement with Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is seen as a ploy to completely destroy the nation’s education.In an open letter to President Goodluck Jonathan titled “The ASUU strike and the need for urgent action to save our educational system”, a youth leader comrade Timi Frank stated that it is ironic that the wealth of the country is being frittered...

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FUTO 2013 POST-UTME ASPIRANTS WITH NO RESULT VISITS FUTO ICTC.

Futo Post Utme aspirants with, " Result not uploaded on the net" are hereby advice to come to the ICTC in futo begining today 19th august 2013 with their etranzact slip, jamb result slip with passport and post utme photocard.(if available) and also not that your tracking code which is your post utme application no e.g UT01234 is Most important if you still have it. Please share with frie...

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FUTO 2013 Alumini National Election Date/Venue

Futocommunity wishes to seize this opportunity to inform all registered Alumini of FUTO that the National Election is still holding on:- Date: Satuday 31st August, 2013.Venue: Celestine Onwuliri International Conference Hall, FUTO. Time: 10 am.For further clearification,you can call on these numbers; 08034669553 or 08038111012.Office of the PRO, FUTO Alumini, Lagos chap...

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Career Guide in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Electrical engineering emerged as a result of discovery of electricity. Electrical/Electronics deals with the following: *The design and developement of vast number of electrical machines,*Generation, transmission and distribution of electric power.*Design of electronic equipment and computers,Career Opportunities in Electrical/Electronics EngineeringA wide range of career and employment opportunities is open to graduates of Electrical/Electronic Engineering in the following areas:-1. Telecommunication industries e.g Glo ,MTN, NITEL, P&T2....

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FUTO POST GRADUATE APPLICATION: Application ends September 2013.

FUTO's Post Graduate School brings together distinguished professionals and talented students who share a common passion for their fields.To learn more about the Futo Graduate School and their requirements please see below.Available Postgraduate ProgrammesSCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGYSCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGYSCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYSCHOOL OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGYSCHOOL OF SCIENCEPGDCandidates applying for the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme...

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FUTO 2013: ASPIRANTS WITH "Your result has not been uploaded into the system.".read this

The Federal University of technology Owerri, has finally released all Futo 2013 Post UTME result, according to my observations, the uploading of results began on monday and ended on 16th of august 2013. However, over 15% of names are yet to be released, and no form of exam malpractice was recorded, so i wonder whats holding it back. the exam was said to be very tough, over 35% scored 180 and 15% above 180, while of 50% got below 180. The general futo cut-off mark stands at 180. Followed by the Departmental cut of marks which are yet to be released...

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David-West blames Jonathan for prolonged ASUU strike

A former Petroleum Minister, Prof Tam David-West, yesterday criticised President Goodluck Jonathan for refusing to accede to the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The former minister also berated the Finance Minister and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, senators and government appointees for draining the nation’s purse through what he called reckless spending.Prof David-West spoke at a Town Hall meeting, organised by University of Ibadan (UI) chapter of the ASUU at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan.He...

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FUTO PGD: Center for Women Gender & Development

FUTO welcome individuals with interest in women studies, gender, sexuality, social justice and gender equality. FUTO courses are unique and are geared towards empowering women and fostering partnerships aimed at ending gender discrimination globally. To learn more about their courses and requirement, please see below.Available Postgraduate Programmes at the Center for Women, Gender and Development StudiesPostgraduate Diploma ProgrammePost Graduate Diploma Programme With Specialization in: *.Woman and gender Studies*.Gender and Entrepreneurship*.Gender...

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FUTO PGD: Center for Women Gender & Development

FUTO welcome individuals with interest in women studies, gender, sexuality, social justice and gender equality. FUTO courses are unique and are geared towards empowering women and fostering partnerships aimed at ending gender discrimination globally. To learn more about their courses and requirement, please see below.Available Postgraduate Programmes at the Center for Women, Gender and Development StudiesPostgraduate Diploma ProgrammePost Graduate Diploma Programme With Specialization in: *.Woman and gender Studies*.Gender and Entrepreneurship*.Gender...

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