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Google an American multinational technology company, has lunched a free online training portal for Africans tagged  Digital Skills for Africa (training program) The portal which contains 89 online courses on a wide range of digital subjects including web analytics, social media management and mobile marketing,

is totally free: register free, lecture free, materials free,get certified free (Certificate of Online Proficiency)...Free online marketing training to get the digital skills you need to grow your business, your career.

Commenting on the newly launched portal, Google Country Manager in Nigeria, Juliet Ehimuan Chiazor, said "... Through this new online portal, more people will now be able to gain skills and knowledge that will help them build and grow businesses and find and create new jobs”

So, Don't be intimidated by the breadth of opportunities in digital logon to:

https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalskills/

NEW JAMB's ADMISSION CRITERIA

NEW POST UTME SCREENING SYSTEM.      

O Level Result:- 40%
Breakdown
A1-8%
B2-7%
B3-6%
C4-5%
C5-4%
C6-3%

Five A1-40%
Five B2-35%
Five B3-30%
Five C4-25%
Five C5-20%
Five C6-15%

UTME Scores-60%
180-189 = 10%
190-199 = 20%
200-209 = 30%
210-219 = 40%
220-229 = 50%
230 & Above = 60%

Please, let our children, siblings, nieces and nephews, be aware that the era of C's is over, higher institutions are now in the era of A's.

A's isn't meant for everyone but good for everyone. A is achievable with undiluted concentration, adequate preparation and determination.

Important Notice :

This may be of interest and assistance to our children. All candidates seeking for admission into University through JAMB should take note that English Language is compulsory for all and is already an automatic part of the subject combinations:

2016/2017 Full List of JAMB Subject Combinations for All Courses:-

JAMB Subject Combinations for Sciences:

1. Medicine and Surgery:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

2. Agricultural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

3. Computer Science:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography

4. Biochemistry:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

5. Biological Sciences:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.

6. Physics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology.

7. Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science.

8. Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry and two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

9. Nursing:
Use of English, Physics, Biology and Chemistry

10. Food, Science and Technology:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics / Physics and Agric Science

11. Pharmacy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

12. Industrial Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics and any of Physics/Biology/Agricultural Science.

13. Fisheries:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and any other Science subject.

14. Geology:
Use of English and any three Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography.

15. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and any two of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural Science.

16. Surveying an Geoinformatics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

17. Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, chemistry, agricultural science and economics.

18. Building:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

19. Microbiology:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

20. Botany:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subject.

21. Zoology:
Use of English, Biology and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

22. Pure and Applied Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Biology or Agric Science or Chemistry or Geography.

23. Agriculture:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics and Mathematics.

24. Agricultural Economics:
English Language, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics.

25. Agric-Extension:
English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

26. Agronomy:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

27. Animal Production and Science:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science and Physics/Mathematics.

28. Crop Production and Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.

29. Soil Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

30. Veterinary Science:
English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

31. Forestry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

32. Civil Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

33. Chemical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

34. Computer Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

35. Electrical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

36. Electronic Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

37. Marine Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

38. Mechanical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

39. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

40. Petroleum and Gas Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

41. Systems Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

42. Structural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

43. Production and Industrial Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

44. Architecture:
English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

45. Quantity Surveying:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

46. Urban and Regional Planning:
English, Mathematics, Geography and one of Economics, Physics, Chemistry.

47. Estate Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject

48. Anatomy:
English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Physics.

49. Dentistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology and one Science subject.

50. Medical Laboratory Science:
English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

51. Medical Rehabilitation:
Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

52. Physiology:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

53. Physiotherapy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

54. Radiography:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

55. Veterinary Medicine:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

JAMB Subject Combinations for Social Sciences:

1. Accountancy:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

2. Business Administration:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

3. Public Administration:
Use of English, Government, Economics and any other subject

4. Banking and Finance:
Use of English, Mathematics, one Social Science subject and any other subject

5. Economics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and CRK/IRK.

6. Demography and Social Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject.

7. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and two other Arts or Social Science subjects

8. Library Science:
Use of English and Any three Arts or Social Science subjects

9. Mass Communication:
Use of English and any three from Arts or Social Science subjects.

10. Sociology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts subjects.

11. Political Science:
Use of English, Government or History plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects.

12. Philosophy:
Use of English, Government and any other two subjects

13. Psychology:
Use of English, Any three subjects from Arts or Social Science

14. Religious Studies:
Use of English Language, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

15. Social Works: Use of English Language, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject

16. Sociology and Anthropology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts Subjects

17. Industrial Relations:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant subject

18. Human Resources Management:
Use of English, Economics, Government and any other relevant subjects.

19. International Relations: Use of English, Economics, Literature- in English and Geography/Government / History.

20. Business Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

21. Cooperative and Rural Development:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other subject.

22. Tourism:
English, Mathematics, Economics and any other subject.

23. Marketing:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant Subject.

24. Insurance:
English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

JAMB Subject Combinations for Arts:

1. Arabic and Islamic Studies:
Use of English, Arabic and Two subjects from Arts and/or Social Sciences.

2. Christian Religious Studies:
Use of English, Two Arts subjects including Christian Religious Knowledge and any other subject.

3. Fine and Applied Arts:
Use of English Language, Fine Art and two other Arts subjects or Social Science subject.

4. Theatre Arts:
Use of English, Lit. in English and two other relevant subjects.

5. Linguistics:
English, Two relevant Arts subjects and any other subject.

6. English and International Studies:
Use of English, Literature in English, Government or History or any other Arts subjects.

7. French:
English, French and any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.

8. English Language:
Use of English, Lit.-in-English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject.

9. Hausa:
English, Hausa, Lit in English and any of Economics, Government, History and Arabic.

10. History and International Studies:
Use of English, History/Government and any other two subjects from Arts & Social Science.

11. Islamic Studies:
English, Islamic Religious Studies plus two other Arts subjects.

12. Igbo:
English, Igbo and two subjects from Arts and social Sciences.

13. Mass Communication:
Use of English, Any three Arts and Social Science subjects.

14. Music:
Use of English, Music, one other Arts subject plus any other subject.

15. Philosophy:
Use of English, Any three subjects.

16. Religious Studies:
English, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

17. Yoruba:
Use of English, Yoruba and two other subjects in Arts or
Social Sciences.

18. Anthropology:
Use of English, Any three of History, CRK/IRK,
Geography, Economics, Literature in English and French.

19. Criminology and Security Studies:
English, Economics, Government, and any one of the following: History, Geography, Literature in English,‎ French, IRK, Hausa.

20. Law:
English, Literature, Economics and any other Art Subject.

21. Civil Law:
English Language and Any three Arts or Social Science
subjects.

22. Islamic / Sharia Law:
Use of English Language and Any three Arts or Social
Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies

I hope this piece of information will go a long way as parents/mentors, in admonishing/ providing Career Guidance and Counseling to our wards, relations,

Update: See the newly approved Privates by Federal Government

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved eight new private universities with three-year provisional licenses, as well as appointing federal universities as mentors.

This brings the number of private universities in the country to 69 and the total number of universities (public and private) to 151.

Addressing State House correspondents, Minister of State for Education, Professor Anthony Anwuka, said the FEC meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the universities on the recommendation of the National Universities Commission (NUC) on their compliance with the very strict conditions necessary for approval.

According to him, the approval was to ensure that the teeming population of Nigerian students seeking admission into universities are given the opportunity to do so. 

The approved universities are

1.) Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos (promoted by the Deeper Christian Life Ministry,to be mentored by University of Lagos).

2.) Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State (promoted by The Clitter House Nigeria Limited, to be mentored by University of Calabar).

3.) Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State (promoted by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, to be mentored by University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia).

4.) Coal City University, Enugu (promoted by African Thinkers Community of Inquiry College of Education, Enugu – to be mentored by University of Nigeria, Nsukka).

5.) Crown-Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara (promoted by Modern Morgy and Sons Limited, to be mentored by a University of Ilorin).

6.) Dominican University, Ibadan (promoted by the Order of Preachers, Nigerian Dominican Community).

7.) Kola Daisi University, Ibadan (promoted by Kola Daisi Foundation, to be mentored by University of Ibadan).

8.) Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State (promoted by the Good Idea Education Foundation, to be mentored by Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa).

Explaining why mentors were appointed for the new universities, Anwuka said mentoring was part of the requirement as contained in the Education Act Cap E3 Law of Federal Republic of Education 2004 implemented by the NUC and the Federal Ministry of Education.

“It is the part of the requirements. An older university within the university zone where each of the new universities has been approved is given the mandate to oversee and mentor the new universities in terms of academic and administrative culture for three years within which period they must have learnt the art of university governance and academic details.”

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, throwing more light on the issue of mentoring, said, “the law is very specific on exactly what is required. I think the first is that each of the mentoring universities would, among other issues, ensure that the correct appointment of the governing council is made; that they recruit appropriate principal officers both academic and administrative; that there would be availability of human and material resources for the commencement of any academic performance.

“They also have the responsibility to ensure implementation of carrying capacity. They must also assist in staff development. They must also modulate students’ examination; must guarantee quality assurances of the university. They also have responsibility to moderate admission and also moderate external examination even the older universities were also mentored by universities abroad.

“But we believe that by today, we have reached the situation whereby our own universities are capable of mentoring the universities,” Mohammed said.

Read the JAMB's Modalities for 2016/2017 Admission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has finally released the
modalities for this year's admission process, in other words, the
method of admission.

We would like to educate the Jambites and other DE candidates on how it is done.
This new method uses a point system that is easy to understand, the
whole process is divided into main points as follows;

1) Before a candidate can seat be considered for screening, he/she
must have been given provisional admission by Jamb. The Jamb admission
checker portal is going to be opened soon for this process, so praying
is all you can do now.

2) THE POINT SYSTEM:
This is the most critical part of the process. Jamb's provisional
admission no longer makes much sense this year, your points tally will
decide your faith. The points are evenly spread out between your
O'level and Jamb results to provide a level playing field for all.
In the first case, any candidate who submits only one result which
contains his/her relevant subjects already has 10points, the exam
could be NECO, WAEC, GCE etc, but any candidate who has 2 sittings
only gets 2 points. So this means that aspirants with only one result
are at an advantage but only just.
The next point grades fall into the O'level grades. Each grades has
it's equivalent point, A=6 marks, B=4 marks, C=3 marks, so the better
your grades the better your chances.
The next point is the UTME scores. Each score range has its equivalent
point which can be summarized thus, 180-200=20-23 marks, 200-250=24-33
points, 251-300=34-43, 300-400=44-60 points. Each categories contains
5 Jamb results per point added, for example a candidate with 180-185
gets 20points, a candidate with 186-190 gets 21 points etc.
Points system for DE will be released soon.

3) It then comes down to the fact that fees will still be charged for
screening, it depends on the school as well.

4) Catchment and ELDS will still be used! Merit contains 45% of the
total candidates for a particular course, Catchment contains 35% and
ELDS and staff lists contains the rest.

5) Cutoff marks will be released by schools this year in the form of
points and not marks. If a school declares it's cutoff mark for
Medicine as 90 points and Jamb grants a candidate with 250 a
provisional admission but his/her total points falls short of the 90
points, then he/she will lose the admission. So the provisional
admission is just a means to an end, not the end in itself.

Good Luck Guys
*The modality for candidates' screening in all universities is out
now on jamb's site, please check and download.*

Thanks. www.jamb.gov.ng

*PROPOSED JAMB MODEL FOR SCREENING OF RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES*


_1.Screening of candidates shall be for those offered *Provisional
Admissions* ONLY._

_1.No *written examination* to be conducted._

_2.Verification of Course Requirements levels or levels)._

_3.Verification of valid JAMB results by checking:_

_i.Online Result Slip_ _ii.Printout_
_iii.Provisional Admission Letter_
_iv.Photo Album_
_v.Check list_
_vi.Biometrics_

*5.Institutions are free to source from other Course(s) to compensate
for SHORTFALL in any of the criteria.*
If you have 1 sitting.. it's automatically 10 like dah for you

Calculate you O'level aggregate of the 5 subject

A1 = 6
B2, B3 = 4
C4,C5,C6 = 3

Let's say one has 2 A's and 3 B's

6+6+4+4+4 = 24


Assuming one had 250
In utme = 33

Add all together

10 +24 + 33 = 67

Aggregate = 67
For jamb
Soo for jamb
180-185=20pts
186-190=21pts
191-195=22pts
196-200=23pts
201-205=24pts
206-210=25pts...
In that order sha....
to make the 60points obtainable for 396-400=60pts..
Sooo for example, an aspirant with 1 sittings O'level(10pts) 2
A1s(12pts) 3Cs(9pts) and 292 in jamb(42pts) will then have a total
screening score of 73%
Dat it jst calculate it

Do you want to be more Brilliant than your mate? These 5 Smart Tips Will Make You a Brilliant Student

These 5 Smart Tips Will Make You a Brilliant Student

The greatest downfall of many students is that they build their study approach on a shaky and weak foundation of cramming for tests and writing papers over a compressed time period. This is not how the brain works best.

This is not being kind to yourself.

This is gambling with your future instead of taking control of your life. Above all, this is entirely unnecessary.

When you play tennis, a good instructor will tell you to draw your racquet back the moment you see the path of the ball coming toward you — well before the bounce. The player who waits for the ball to bounce before drawing her racquet back will rarely be able to hit an optimal, controlled shot. They will be rushed and out of position.

Similarly, the moment you know when your test dates will occur or when your paper or project will be due you must spring into action and develop a plan. Don't wait for the "ball" to bounce, so to speak.

"Don't rely on your reflexes to kick in. Don't rely on miracles to occur."

Anticipate and visualize how you will attack the challenge WELL IN ADVANCE!

Tips to Be a Smart Student

There are many wonderful and easy tricks you can apply to stay on track.

1.     Giant Calendar

I like to go old school and advise students to obtain or create a GIANT calendar (the bigger the better) with important dates highlighted clearly. If you have this timeline hanging on your wall where you see it several times a day key priorities tend to stay on the top of your mind.

2.     Daily Discipline

Another key is daily discipline. Every day I advise that you do something to increase your command of your classes.

If you wait for days at a time before engaging with the material the class will become like a stranger to you. And when you finally do engage your mind will feel like starting a cold engine in the dead of winter — painful, slow and filled with apprehension.

By staying engaged with each of your classes constantly your mental gears will stay well lubricated and you will be less inclined to procrastinate and ultimately cram.

3.     Start Early

Perhaps one of the most effective strategies is to schedule time to review your notes, starting from the beginning of the term / semester. This is a great activity on days when you would otherwise do nothing for a given course due to a long break between classes or obligations.

4.     Repetition

Best of all, this repetitive review of the key concepts in each class is an amazing and practically effortless memory activator.

If you want to take it to the next level develop your own simple test questions around your notes.

5.     Active Recall

Using "active recall" by answering these test questions later will massively enhance your memory as well. The information becomes "sticky" and practically impossible to forget.

Those who pursue their university studies with that level of control have much more fun and a far better grade point average.

What Next?

Do you agree to these 5 Smart Tips? Then Like This Post (in Facebook).

This post was written by Gunnar Fox – Author of University Success Plan.

 #Ref:http://www.happyschools.com/smart-tips-brilliant-student/

FG scraps post UTME, Pegs Jamb-Admission cut-off at 180

The Federal Government Thursday (1st June, 2016) scrapped the conduct of post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) for candidates seeking admission into higher institution.
The government explained that all tertiary institutions were at liberty to conduct screening for candidates seeking admission into any school.

Thenationonlineng reported that Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, said this on Thursday in Abuja after declaring open the 2016 Combined Policy Meeting on Admissions to Universities, Polytechnics and other higher institutions in Nigeria.

JAMB’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, after a long debate with delegates from various institutions, told journalists that no institution would go below the 180 cut-off set by the board.
He said: “180 is given, no institution will go below 180 this year, And some universities can go above it, I know University of Ife will not go below 200 and University of Lagos will not go below 200 and also UI. All these ones stand but 180 as bench mark for others.

“This year we have more than enough candidates, we have over 1.5 million candidates so we will get enough candidates to take in all the schools if they are serious. Re-distribution is already ongoing, because it is embedded in the registration procedure.”



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BEWARE OF FAKE UNIVERSITIES

Do you know that presently there are 57 illegal universities in the country

BEWARE OF FAKE UNIVERSITIES

The National Universities Commission has released a
list of illegal degree awarding institutions operating in
Nigeria.
The schools were published in the NUC’s weekly bulletin
dated August 24.
According to the bulletin, the NUC Executive secretary,
Julius Okojie, warned that those who patronise the
schools, do so at their own risk.

“Certificates obtained from these sources will not be
recognized for the purpose of NYSC, employment and
further studies,” the NUC said.

Full list:
1. University of Accountancy
and Management Studies,
operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
2. Christians of Charity
American University of
Science and Technology
Nkpor, Anambra State or any
of its campuses.
3. University of Industry,
Yaba, Lagos or any of its
other campuses.
4. University of applied
Sciences and Management
Port Novo, Republic of Benin
or any of its other campuses
in Nigeria.
5. Blacksmith University,
Awka or any of its campuses.
6. Volta University College,
Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or
any of its other campuses in
Nigeria.
7. Royal University Izhia, P.O.
Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi
State or any of its other
campuses.
8. Atlanta University,
Anyigba, Kogi State or any of
its other campuses.
9. Sunday Adokpela
University, Otada Adoka,
Otukpo, Benue State or any of
its other campuses.
10. United Christian University, Macotis
Campus, Imo State or any of its other
campuses.
11. United Nigeria University College,
Okija, Anambra State or any of its other
campuses.
12. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi,
Benue State or any of its other campuses.
13. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers
State or any of its other campuses.
14. Saint Augustine’s University of
Technology, Jos Plateau State or any of
its other campuses.
15. The International University,
Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study
Centres, or any of its campuses in
Nigeria.
16. Columbus University, UK operating
anywhere in Nigeria.
17. Tiu International University, UK
operating anywhere in Nigeria.
18. Pebbles University, UK operating
anywhere in Nigeria.
19. London External Studies UK
operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20. Pilgrims University operating
anywhere in Nigeria.
21. Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue
State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
22. West African Christian University
operating anywhere in Nigeria.
23. Bolta University College Aba or any
of its campuses in Nigeria.
24. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee
University) Kaduna Illegal Campus.
25. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State
or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26. St. Andrews University College, Abuja
or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
27. EC- Council University, USA, Ikeja
Lagos Study Centre.
28. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses
in Nigeria.
29. Concept College/University (London)
Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
30. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or
any of its campuses in Nigeria.
31. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja
or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
32. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State
or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
33. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State
or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
34. Houdegbe North American
University Campuses In Nigeria.
35. Atlantic International University,
Okija, Anambra State.
36. Open International University,
Akure.
37. Middle Belt University (North Central
University), Otukpo.
38. Leadway University, Ugheli, Delta
State.
39. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari,
Abuja.
40. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru
(Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State.
41. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu
State.
42. Federal College of Complementary
and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
43. Temple University.
44. Irish University Business School
London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
45. National University of Technology,
Lafia, Nasarawa State.
46. University of Accountability and
Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos
Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41,
Ikorodu Road Lagos.
47. University of Education, Winneba
Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
48. Cape Cost University, Ghana,
operating anywhere inNigeria.
49. African University Cooperative
Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin
Republic, operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
50. Pacific Western University, Denver,
Colorado, Owerri Study Centre.
51. Evangel University of America and
Chudick Management Academic, Lagos.
52. Enugu State University of Science
and Technology (Gboko Campus).
53. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos.
54. University of West Africa, kwali-
Abuja, FCT.
55. Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-
Ibom State.
56. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna.
57. Royal University of Theology, Minna,
Niger Delta.
The NUC listed another eight illegal
institutions as currently undergoing
investigations and court actions. The
commission said the action will lead to
the prosecution of the proprietors and
recovery of illegal fees and charges on
subscribers.
The Universities are:
1. National University of Nigeria, Keffi,
Nasarawa state.
2. North Central University, Otukpo,
Benue State.
3. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and
University, Enugu.
4. Richmond Open University,
Arochukwu, Abia State.
5. West Coast University, Umuahia.
6. Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti,
Ekiti State.
7. Volta University College, Aba, Abia
State.
8. Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose
Ali University.

For the Full list of the illegal varsities click on the below link

www.akutegramms.blogspot.com

News: JAMB ANNOUNCED NEW CUT-OFF MARKS

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has announced 180 as the admission cut-off score for degree programmes, and 150 for national certificate in education, national diploma
and national innovation diplomas.

The permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, McJohn_Nwaoibala, announced the cut off after a vote by representatives of all institutions requiring JAMB scores at a combined policy meeting in the Abuja office of JAMB.

Sugary-drinks Kill More People in Most Populous Country than Violent Crimes

A recent research conducted by the Scientists (Nutritionist) of Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Medford, United States of America estimates an  incredible twenty-four thousands (24,000 Mexicans) die each year due to much intake of sugary drinks, medically result to diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Out of the 20 most populous countries studied, Mexico's death rate from sugary drinks was the highest by a long way, with an estimated 405 deaths per million adults.

Examples of Sugary drinks  are high sugar-consecrated beverage teas,  sugar-consecrated Juices, Coca-Cola, Fanta, Viju-milk,  Gatorade and homemade drinks, kill far more people every year globally.

A statement attributed to Dariush Mozaffarian, dean of the Friedman School of
Nutrition Science and Policy and senior author of the research (study), highlighted that
"There are no health benefits from sugar-sweetened beverages, and the potential impact of reducing consumption is saving tens of thousands of deaths each year."

Kris Gunnars, of AuthorityNutrition.com stated that "Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet. It provides calories with no added nutrients and can damage your metabolism in the long run."

This article originally appeared on GlobalPost
and
USA TODAY

OXFORD ADDED NEW WORDS TO ENGLISH DICTIONARY

UPDATE: New Words, Phrases, and Senses Have Been Officially Added to English Dictionary.

According to update released by world most used English Dictionary: Oxford, stated that "Around 500 new words, phrases, and senses have entered the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)  in this (June) quarter’s update." the added words are: twerk, carnap, FLOTUS and scores of other new entries, including many introduced from Asia and from online slang, to its latest edition.
OED Editor, Danica Salazar, said in London that the word twerk, a dance popularised by music stars and Internet memes, actually
dated back about 200 years as a combination of twist and jerk first spelled as “twirk.’’

He said the use of "twerk" to describe a type of dance, which emphasises the performer’s posterior, has its roots in the early 1990s in the New Orleans ‘bounce’ music scene. Salazar said the word itself seems to originate from more than 170 years before that.

“Joining twerk in the updated online OED is the acronym FLOTUS, or First Lady of the United State. “A term that the First Lady, Michelle Obama, felt obliged to explain to London schoolgirls last week when she mentioned her FLOTUS Twitter handle,’’ he said.

The editor said Philippine word carnap, meaning to “kidnap,” or steal, a car,
originated in the mid-20th century in the U.S. but was no longer used there.

Here are some of the New dictionary entries:
Cisgender - designating a person whose sense of
personal identity matches their gender at birth

Guerrilla - describing activities carried out in an
irregular and spontaneous way

Gimmick - to mean "a night out with friends".

Twitterati - describing users of the social media
service Twitter

Fo' shizzle - meaning "for sure".

"Meh", an interjection expressing lack of enthusiasm, has also been included in the Oxford English Dictionary.
The word is believed to have been first used in 1992, before being popularised by cult TV
cartoon The Simpsons.

The Oxford English Dictionary records the meaning and development of the English
language. Mind you, For a word to qualify, it must have been in
popular use for at least 10 years in both novels
and newspapers.

> autotune, v.

>autotuned, adj.

> biomethane, n.

> Blu-ray, n.
> crowdfund, v.
> crowdfunded, adj.
> crowdfunding, n.
> cyclogenesis, n.
deep web
e-cig, n.
e-cigarette, n.
ecotown, n.
Enviropig, n.
e-skin, n.
forensic science, n.
forensics, n.
freegan, adj. and n.
H2O, n.
hyperlocal, adj.
Internaut, n.
Interweb, n.
JavaScript, n.
kryptonite, n.
nanosized, adj.
netbook, n.2
on-trend, adj. and adv.
pageview, n.
pharmacovigilance, n.
photobomb, n.
photobomb, v.
photobomber, n.
photobombing, n.
retweet, n.
retweet, v.
retweeting, n.
sext, n.2
sext, v.
sexting, n.
SD card
system disk
system file
tenderpreneur, n.
tweeting, n.
thumb drive
twitterati, n.
vape, v.
vaper, n.
vaping, n.

.Below are the full list of internet-related words added to the dictionary:
Internet address
Internet banking
Internet browser
Internet chat room
Internet connectivity
Internet filtering
Internet forum
Internet gateway
Internet kiosk
Internet of things
Internet radio
Internet search
Internet shopping
Internet startup
Internet traffic
Internet worm
Internet-capable
Internet-enabled
Internet-ready

“Many additions refer to “specific elements of
Philippine culture, such as greetings and terms
of address. “The boundless optimism of Filipinos
and their unshakeable belief that things will work
out in their favour in the end is reflected in the
phrase bahala na.”
Salazar said several other new entries are from
South Asia and South-east Asia, where several
hundred million people use.

Get the full list of new officially recognised words can be found over at the Oxford English Dictionary ,where all good words go to thrive. Why not find one you don't know and try using it in a sentence today.

The JAMB Cut-off Marks for State, Federal Universities in Nigeria

The JAMB Cut-off Marks for State, Federal
Universities in Nigeria listed below has been it
since NUC announced how the cut off mark
should be for Poly, Collage of Edu, Universities,
etc.
Below are the JAMB Cut-off Marks used for last
admission by all institutions we have;

JAMB Cut-off Marks for Federal Universities:

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) – 180

2. Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria – 180

3. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)- 180

4. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) – 180

5. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) – 180

6. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna) – 180

7. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) – 180

8. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD)– 180

9. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDutsinma) – 180

10. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKashere) – 180

11.Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State(FULafia)- 180

12. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State(FULokoja) – 180

13. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)- 180

14. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOtuoke) – 180

15. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE)- 180

16. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State(FUWukari)- 180

17. Michael Okpara Uni. of Agric., Umudike (MOUAU)- 180

18. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH, formerly FUTYOLA)- 180

19. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos(NOUN) – N/A

20. Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna –180

21. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) –180

22. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife –200

23. Police Academy Wudil – 180 (2015 cut-off mark confirmed)

24. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), Gwagwalada– 180

25. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta(FUNAAB) – 200

26. Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) – 180

27. University of Benin (UNIBEN) – 200

28. University of Calabar (UNICAL) – 180

29. University of Ibadan (UI) – 200

30. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – 180

31. University of Jos (UNIJOS) – 180

32. University of Lagos (UNILAG) – 200

33. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) – 180

34. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – 180

35. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) – 180

36. University of Uyo (UNIUYO) – 180

37. Usumanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK) – 180

Post-UTME Cut-off Marks for State Universities

1. Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) – 180

2. Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU) – 180

3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA) –
180

4. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo (AKUTECH) – 180

5. Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma – 180

6. Anambra State University of Science & Technology, Uli – 180

7. Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG) – 180

8. Benue State University, Makurdi (BSUM) –180, Medicine – 200

9. Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu – N/A

10. Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH)- 180

11. Delta State University Abraka (DELSU) – 180

12. Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki – 180

13. Ekiti State University (EKSU) – 180

14. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu – 180

15. Gombe State Univeristy (GSU), Gombe – 180

So therefore, If you have the above score then
you will be qualify to purchase the post utme
registration form.

FACTS ABOUT HIS EXCELLENCY Muhammadu Buhari

*Name: MUHAMMADU BUHARI

born on 17th December 1942, in Daura , Katsina State, to
his father Adamu and mother Zulaihat.

* He attended primary school in Daura and
Mai'adua before proceeding to Katsina Model
School in 1953, and
*Katsina Provincial Secondary School (now Government College
Katsina) from 1956 to 1961.

* joined the Nigerian Army in 1961, when
he attended the Nigerian Military Training
College (in February 1964,

*attended the Mechanical Transport Officer’s Course at
the Army Mechanical Transport School in
Borden, United Kingdom .

* attended the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington,
India, in 1973.

* From 1979 to 1980, at the rank of colonel,
Buhari (class of 1980) attended the US Army
War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania , in the
United States , and gained a Masters Degree in
Strategic Studies

* Governor of the Northeastern State In office
August 1975 – March 1976

*  he was 7th Head of State of Nigeria In office
31 December 1983 – 27 August 1985

*  his Spouse(s): Safinatu Yusuf (1971–
1988)
Aisha Halilu (1989–present)

* he has 10 Children
Zulaihat late
Fatima
Musa late
Hadiza
Safinatu
Aisha
Halima
Yusuf

* In 2003, 2007, 2011 respectively Buhari ran for office in the
presidential election  but lost

* Buhari ran in the 2015 Presidential election and won

* popularly called : PMB (GMB), Baba, Sai Buhari

Presently he is 24th Head of state/ president; commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed
Forces.

**Assumed office 29 May 2015
From the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) Political party with slogan:
#CHANGE!

#Quote from inaugural speech

“I belong to everybody and I belong to
nobody.”

Source: Wikipedia 

Vital Healthy Living Tips ** **

We all understood that health is wealth, and only  healthy person can 'do and undo'  here are the Vital Healthy Living Tips :

* Base your meal on starchy food (Carbohydrates) 

 ** Eat lots of fruit and vegetables ** Eat more fish 

 ** Cut down on saturated fat and sugar

 ** Eat less salt (No more than 6g for adults) 

 ** Get active and try to be a healthy weight 

 ** Drink plenty of water

 ** Don't skip breakfast 

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APPROVED UNIVERSITIES FOR MASTERS' AND PhD AWARD

Do you want to further your Study after 1st Degree, Masters? PhD? Beware!

The National Universities Commission has warned that only 58 of the universities in Nigeria have approval to run postgraduate programmes Only fifty-eight(58) Nigerian universities have approved post-graduate programmes according to a list recently » published the National Universities Commission (NUC) in its bulletin.

According to the NUC, it is concerned that some universities are running illegal postgraduate
programmes. "The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award
of Masters and PhD degrees.

"The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian
and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-
tested quality assurance best practices."

It warned that "qualifications/­awards resulting therefrom are not recognized."
Here are the universities that have approval » to offer postgraduate programmes at the
Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria:

FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES:
1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
3. Bayero University, Kano
4. Federal University of Technology, Akure
5. Federal University of Technology, Minna
6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike
8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology,
Yola
9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.

0. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
1. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
3. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
4. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
5. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
6. University of Benin, Benin City
7. University of Calabar, Calabar
8. University of Ibadan, Ibadan
9. University of llorin, llorin
0. University of Jos, Jos
1. University of Lagos, Akoka
2. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
3. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
4. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
5. University of Uyo, Uyo
6. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto


STATE UNIVERSITIES:
1. Abia State University, Uturu
2. Adamawa State University, Mubi
3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
5. Anambra State University, Uli
6. Benue State University, Makurdi
7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar
8. Delta State University, Abraka
9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
0. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
1. Enugu State University of Science and
Technology, Enugu
2. Imo State University, Owerri
3. Kogi State University, Anyigba
4. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,
Ogbomoso
5. Lagos State University, Ojo.
6. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
7. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island
8. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
9. Rivers State University of Science and
Technology, Port Harcourt
0. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina
1. Gombe State University, Gombe

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES:
1. African University of Science and Technology,
Abuja
2. American University of Nigeria, Yola
3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
5. Bowen University, Iwo
6. Covenant University, Ota
7. Igbinedion University, Okada
8. Pan-African University, Lekki
9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State
0. Caleb University, Lagos
1. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji,
Osun State

The NUC added that only postgraduate certificates from the listed universities are "valid
for employment, further studies and other purposes."

CORE REASONS YOU SHOULDN'T ATTEND A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

6 reasons you shouldn’t attend a private university 

 Many Nigerian students these days often move quickly to queue for private universities whenmaking a choice of institution. I agree that private universities have advantages like the absence of strike, easy access to lecturers…
Well, that’s about all. Public universities, federal and state, have a lot of advantages, from cheaper school fees, to the freedom to be an adult. Public universities expose you to the real world, introduces you to the hustle of life unlike private universities that consist of a lot of brats who are literally spoon-fed. They are so pampered, making difficult to face the real world when they become graduates. So here’s my case for choosing a public university.

 1. Public universities allow for freedom and independence : Students in public universities enjoy the freedom to make decisions for themselves and learn to be almost independent. Private universities keep students within the four walls of their campuses and under certain rules more suited for teenagers than young adults. The laws in public universities are not imposed on the students; they are just the basic principles a normal student is meant to follow. It’s funny when I see pictures of private university students being punished or hear of certain rules like compulsory attendance of chapel, feeding time tables, dress codes, e.t.c​.​ It is absurd; these are adults​!​

 2. Cost of education : It is a lot cheaper to attend public university than a private one and this is not limited to school fees. Cost of living on public universities is also cheaper. Students cook their own meals and hav​e access to shops on campus and in town where prices of goods and services are competitive. On the other hand, the cost of living on a private university secluded campus for one semester is enough to build a house. 

3. Public university g​ives “exposure” to students: It’s more than obvious that public university students are ”​sharper​”​ than private university students. Private university students who are often referred to as “JJC” or “Learners” by public university students, live what I term “the microwave life” which is the easy life. In federal universities you get to meet all sorts: from cultists to Aristo chicks, people with different personalities. It makes one exposed to what life really is. One is exposed to the hustle and learns how to struggle for things. There are still brats in federal universities but most of them get to grow up when exposed to the hustle.

4. Life on and off campus is FUN : There are so many parties to attend, clubs and events. One gets to meet real people, one also learns to be real. There is a lot of gist and gossip, lot of things to laugh at. Rather than chapel, it’s clubbing. Dating is even fun in federal schools. Couples express love without fear as adults. One gets to see students that are rich and poor mingling as equals; students who express themselves through their dressing and not relegated to some uniform.

 5. Hard work is compulsory Students in public universities have work​ed​ through exceptional odds to succeed; challenges that help one not take life for granted. Imagine a department of over a thousand students with a very small lecture hall or a lecturer who spends only twenty minutes in a class where he is meant to spend two hours, or one who only gives handouts. Faced with issues like these, students work extra hard to come out with well-deserved results.

 6. Public universities produce more mature graduates: With all the challenges: strikes, nonchalant lecturers, freedom to express yourself as adult etc, public universities are more equipped for life after graduation. They know that things would not just be handed to them and are used to making decisions for themselves.

KEYS TO SUCCESS

Adojo Edogbo Benjamin

The first AGS Senior Prefect (a.k.a. HEAD-BOY) Mr. Adojo Edogbo Ben exposed the secret of success to the 2013 graduating students of Asore Grammar School at the valedictory service held on Thursday, 22 August 2013 at the school premises.

Mr. Edogbo, who delivered Alumni’s speech at this year valedictory service advised the graduates to be consistent and steadfast in the way of God; disciplined and be role models in their field of endeavor; ready to discover themselves because, that is a strong key of self-actualization and maximizing ones God given potential. 

Breaking News:

 #News: 

The Principal of our noble institute, Mrs. A.O. Abdulquadir has apologized on-behalf of the school management to all 2005, 2009 and 2010 grandaunts respectively for not organizing Valedictory service for them.

A.O. Abdulquadir

Seven (7) Steps to make sure you phone is Secure

Seven (7) Steps to make sure you phone is Secure

The phrase, ‘to keep the world in your pocket’ has been made literally true with the invention of smartphones. Your smartphone is your world – possessing all the important details and information – if it falls in the hands of wrong people may cost you heavily. Keeping this mammoth of information in your mobile requires alot of care and security to keep the intruders from maneuvering their way into your device.

Follow these simple yet effective steps to beef up the security of your cell phone:

1.    The Lock – Your First Line of Defense
Locking your phone is a very simple act, making it difficult for the intruder to peer into the contents of your phone easily. Yet there are people who are too lazy to bother with it. It is imperative to lock the screens of your phone – behaving as the first layer of defense and obstructing the path of those that do not know the password – the person with malicious intent. Also, make sure to keep a strong password encompassing an alphanumeric password.
2.    Your Phone should be with You
Always keep the phone in close proximity or in front of your eyes. It is the best way to keep your phone safe from being contaminated with any malware or a casual intruder, trying to take a sneak peek into the device. The less you keep your phone away from yourself, the safer it would be. If you leave your phone unattended and away from you; it’s equivalent inviting intruders and hackers.
3.    Don’t Hand Over your Phone to Strangers
This may sound obvious, but giving your phone to a stranger is similar to committing suicide. So, if someone comes over to you and ask for your mobile phone to make an emergency call, avoid giving them the phone, or if you really want to be nice you should dial the number yourself and not give the phone away.

4.    Make sure your Phone is Updated
Never forget to update your phone regularly – ones that cater to the needs of the latest cell phone tracking techniques. So keep in mind to keep your phone up to date and ensure that it has what it takes to tackle the strongest cell phone spyware.

5.    Don’t make your Location Visible
It is recommended that you switch off the GPS or other means of cell phone tracking to avoid making your location visible to strangers. And there are other apps that are following suit and asking for the location of the users. This is one way of ensuring your privacy.

6.    Scan Applications
Make sure that you monitor the “permissions” screen when you’re downloading and installing applications that would help you figure out what the app does in reality. Also try to avoid downloading apps from unreliable sources, and read reviews of every app before you download it.

7.    Don’t open unknown Attachments
Email attachments are one of the major sources of malware. Make a habit of avoiding unknown emails, as there are high chances of having virus in them. Secondly, before downloading attachments, make sure to properly scan them.

Author Bio:

Natalia David has been a regular contributor as tech writer. Her work related to Mobistealth cell phone tracking visit www.mobistealth.com and PC monitoring has received great appreciation from readers. You can also follow her on twitter @NataliaDavid4.