Photo; Nnamdi Azikiwe University graduates reportedly asked to ballot for a space in the NYSC call-up list

According to this document which is currently making its round on social media, Fresh grduates of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka were on Wednesday October 5th, asked to ballot for their names to appear in the school's NYSC call up list for the Batch B prospective corpers.

According to the statement, the school authorities had to resort to balloting after NYSC reduced the number of students they can present for scheme from over 2000 to 894. NYSC says this is as a result of tight budgetary allocation for the Scheme. 

Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, awarded the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize

Colombia president, Juan Manuel Santos has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Peace prize. Santos was recognized for his efforts to end the 52 years of war with FARC rebels in his country.

Nominated for this years Nobel Peace Prize were Pope Francis, The Syrian White Helmets, German Chancellor Angela Merkel; Congolese gynecologist Doctor Denis Mukwege, Jean Nacatche Banyere,

Jeannette Kahindo Bindu - a DRC group working with survivors of sexual violence; Russian activist Svetlana Gannushkina; the people who negotiated the Iranian nuclear deal; whistleblower Edward Snowden; and Greek islanders who work to help refugees when they arrive from perilous journeys across the Mediterranean.

Prioritise teachers’ welfare, NANS urges FG

As Nigeria, yesterday, joined the rest of the world to mark the 2016 International Teachers' Day, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has felicitated with all the Teachers in Nigeria, even as it urged the Federal Government to prioritize teachers' welfare.

Register to attend the Think Canada Education Fair 2016 for free

With over 15 Canadian Institutions participating in the 3rd edition of the Think Canada Education Fair holding in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Accra-Ghana, please confirm attendance by registering at www.cadedufairng.com
Come meet with representatives of top Canadian High Schools, Colleges and Universities to STUDY & WORK in Canada (CANADIAN FOUNDATION, DEGREE, PGD & MASTERS(LIMITED) PROGRAMS AVAILABLE).

Canada offers you the opportunity to work while you study and after graduation you may work between 1-3 years.

Attend the fair to get easy placement into any of the participating schools at a discounted rate.

With over 15 Canadian Institutions to choose from, admission is ongoing for January and May 2017 start dates.

UNDERGRADUATE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

·         WAEC/NECO result + Scratch Card

·         SS1-SS3 Transcripts (Selected Universities and all High School Applicants)

·         Data page of International Passport

GRADUATE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

·         WAEC/NECO result 

·         University Transcript

·         Degree Certificate/Statement of result

·         CV

·         Letter of Intent (If applicable)

·         2 References (If Applicable) 

·         Data page of International Passport

FAIR DATES AND VENUE

LAGOS:
Saturday, October 22, 2016 
Lagos: The Federal Palace Hotel
6-8 Ahmadu Bello way Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria
Fair Time: 10am-5pm

PORT HARCOURT:
Monday, October 24, 2016 
Port Harcourt: Hotel Presidential
514, Aba Road, GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt
Fair Time: 10am-5pm

ABUJA:
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 
Abuja: Rockview Hotel Royal 
Plot 196 CAD Zone A8, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja
Fair Time: 10am-5pm

ACCRA:

Friday, October 28, 2016

Golden Tulip

Liberation Road

PO BOX 16033

Accra

REGISTER AT: www.cadedufairng.com

For more Information,
Tel: 07034165573, 08028302970 and 08170587981
Email: info@cadedufairng.com

Admissions are ongoing for January and May 2017 start dates!

Do not miss this opportunity…attendance at the FAIR is absolutely FREEE!!!

Recession: Senate rejects sale of National assets

The senate today rejected the sale of some National assets to reflate the economy which is currently in recession. Many Nigerians including the Senate President Bukola Saraki and members of the National Economic Council NEC have all favored the sale of some national assets like NLNG ltd as measures to revive the ailing economy.

JOB Openings

Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Massive Job Recruitment

2.) Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing Fresh Job Recruitment

Slot: 21

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3.) Federal Ministry of Information and Culture Fresh Job Recruitment 

Slot: 15

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4.) Federal Ministry of Finance Fresh Job Recruitment 2016
Slot: 3

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5.) Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment Fresh Job Recruitment 2016
Slot: 8

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6.) Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Fresh Job Recruitment 2016
Slot: 4

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7.) Federal Ministry of Education Fresh Job Recruitment 2016
Slot: 5

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8.) Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fresh Job Recruitment 2016
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9.) Office of the Auditor General Fresh Job Recruitment 2016
Slot: 5

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Application Closing Date
31st October, 2016.

ASUU, UI mgt on warpath over promotion arrears

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused management of the University of Ibadan of planning to pay academic staff only one year promotion arrears even when promotion announcement of academic staff was delayed by the management and announced almost five or four years after the person was due for the promotion