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Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc has announced the opening of applications for undergraduates in State and Federal Universities in Nigeria to qualify for its scholarship. For details and eligibility refer to the banner above. Students in their second year and above who meet the set criteria should apply using this link  https://seplatscholarship.com/apply/ For more details about Seplat visit:  http://seplatpetroleum.com

SNEPCo SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) on behalf of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the venture partners hereby invites applicants who are in their second year in any approved tertiary institution by NUC to apply for a scholarship grant for undergraduate programme. Eligibility : Must be a Nigerian citizen. Must be currently in their second year. Must have a minimum of 3.5CGPA in a 5 grade system. Not a beneficiary of any scholarship. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline: August 28, 2020 Apply through :  https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/snepco  (SCHOLASTICA PORTAL ONLY) GOOD LUCK

JAMB 2020 Change Of Course, Institution And Data Correction Process We understand that the JAMB change of course and institution for 2020 has commenced. Some candidates have confirmed that they were able to process their changes at accredited centres and JAMB offices. So we urge other candidates who wish to change their course/ institution to proceed to an accredited centre or JAMB office for that purpose. You can also correct your Bio-data which include your name, date of birth, gender, State and Local Government of origin. The process costs N2, 500 only (excluding the service charge by an accredited centre) and can only be processed online, just like every other process of the board. Before you proceed to do that, please make sure you do the following; -Be sure of the Course/Institution you would like to make changes. Verify if the course is available in the school using the JAMB Brochure. -Be sure that the school you are changing to does not have a cut-off mark higher than your scor...

JAMB Announces Date For Commencement of 2020 Admission Exercise The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sent the guidelines institutions are to follow for the conduct of the 2020/2021 admission process. The JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede warned the heads of institutions against flouting the guidelines and decisions established at the 2020 Policy meeting that was held on June 16th, 2020. According to JAMB, admission for first and second choice are to begin August 21st, 2020. He however, stated the deadline will be determined by the Federal Ministry of Education and communicated to all the institutions as the uncertainties of COVID 19 makes it impossible to fix a specific deadline at this time. Oloyede advised all heads of institutions and admission officers to carefully study and understand the content of the document with a view to implementing it fully for a seamless and transparent admission exercise. He added that all admissions must be carried out in an h...

WAEC Considering Postponement Of WASSCE - FG - FG claims WAEC is considering shifting 2020 WASSCE. - Recall the FG schools will not be participating in the examination. - Meanwhile, schools have been asked to prepare their facilities for resumption. As coronavirus continues to ravage every facet of the world's economy and activities, Nigeria's Federal government has declared that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) is considering shifting the date of its exam. This was disclosed in a statement by the director of information, Federal ministry of education, Ben Goong. He quoted Emeka Nwajiuba, minister of state for education, as saying this as a result of a meeting held recently, The Cable reports. Going further, he added that schools have been given till July 29 to ensure that their facilities are ready for resumption. He said this must be in line with the guidelines issued by the ministry of education for safe reopening of places of learning.

NAPS, NAUS & NANCES Pressures FG It have been reported that students of tertiary institutions in the country are mounting pressure on the Federal government to announce a date for the resumption of schools within two weeks or face massive protests. The ultimatum was given by groups comprising the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), National Association of University Students (NAUS) and National Association of Colleges of Education Students (NANCES), at a virtual meeting. The students faulted the Federal government’s handling of schools reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They called on the minister of education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, to reconsider the participation of Nigerian students in the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The groups insisted that the exams can be written while observing social distancing and other safety protocols They noted that it doesn’t seem like coronavirus would be eradicated anytime soon. The students asked th...

ASUU, NUT, NASU, SSANU Others Give Conditions For Reopening Of Schools. As the debate continues on re-opening of schools in Nigeria, amid a spike in COVID-19 infections across the country, unions in the nation’s education sector have given conditions for the reopening of schools in the country. A communiqué issued at the end of a virtual meeting, signed by Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, President, Ayuba Wabba, among others, recommended that adequate infrastructure needed to be provided in schools to ensure effective enforcement of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, protocols and guidelines on COVID-19. The unions, affiliated to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, are Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Associated Institutions, NASU, Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities, SSANU, Senior Staff Association of Polytechnics, SSANIP, Senior Staff Union of in Colleges of Education, Nigeria, SSUCOEN. Others are National Association of Academic Technologist, NAAT, Nig...

BRANDING A brand is a name, symbol, logo, or other item used to distinguish a product, service, or it provider. The process involved is called branding. Surviving in a competitive business environment depends on the strength of your branding. A good branding is a sure way to stand out. How To Create A Brand First, you research your target audience and competitors.  Secondly, pick your focus and personality. Thirdly, Choose your business or brand name. Fourthly, write your slogan. The fifth step is to choose the look of your brand like colors and font. Then build a logo which is the sixth step. Finally, apply your branding across your business and evolve it as you grow. Types Of Brand Product branding and services Personal or Individual branding Corporate branding and organizational Cultural/Events brands and reputation Geographic or regional brand Benefits Of Branding Branding shows professionalism It strengthens your brand It gives you a competitive egde in the market ...

RESUMPTION: FG Says Not All Airlines Will Resume Flight July 8 - Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has emphatically stated that not all airlines will resume on July 8 - NCAA DG Captain Musa Nuhu said only airlines who abide by the protocols given by the government will be allowed flight operation - Nuhu made this known days after the Federal government extended the relaxation of lockdown imposed due to Covid-19 crisis As flights prepare to roar back to the sky after months of lockdown imposed due to the Covid-19 crisis, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said not all airlines will resume come July 8. Recall that the Federal government, as part of the extension to the phase II relaxation of lockdown, lifted the ban on interstate movement, schools for graduating classes and the flight movement. The flights were scheduled to resume back on Tuesday but NCAA said some airlines will not be permitted flight operation. The aviation control body further disclosed that some airlines have not...

RESUMPTION: Take Proactive Steps To Safeguard Lives Of Teachers, Students, ASUSS President Urges FG The National President of Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, Comrade Samuel Omaji has urged the Federal Government to take proactive steps to safeguard the lives of teachers and students from COVID-19 before reopening schools in the country. The National President who made the position of the union known on Saturday in Makurdi cautioned that the decision could expose teachers and students to the virus. He said, “for now we have not seen any proactive steps being taken by the government to curb the spread in schools. So if we reopen our schools I am afraid we might have mass spread of the virus in schools. “No doubt, teachers and students are eager to go back to school but the circumstances are not ideal, we cannot teach and learn under apprehension. Lets not turn our schools to incubation centres for the virus. “We also urge the government to put in place life insurance po...

FG Says "No Approval For Resumption Of Schools Yet". - The Federal government has said it has not yet given approval for the resumption of schools across the country.  - The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 made the clarification on Thursday, July 2  - The PTF chairman, Boss Mustapha, said only students in critical classes were permitted to resume for it revision.  The Federal government has said it has not yet given approval for the resumption of schools across the country. The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 made the clarification on Thursday, July 2, when addressing the controversy surrounding the resumption of schools, Channels TV reported.  The PTF chairman, Boss Mustapha, speaking at the COVID-19 briefing in Abuja explained that only critical examination classes will be allowed to resume for those who need revision ahead of the exams. "For the avoidance of doubts, schools have not resumed. Only critical examination classes will be allowed to ...

SATURDAY ONLINE BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR LAZARUS MUOKA  You are specially invited for a Saturday Online Bible Study with Pastor Lazarus Muoka tomorrow Saturday 4th July, 2020. Come and learn godly rudiments that will help you stay focused on your Christian walk with God. It promises to be mind blowing. Spread this to others.  You can connect to the programme via these links: Facebook: Like us @  Facebook.com/tlccrmofficial YouTube: Subscribe @  YouTube.com/Chosentvofficial Instagram: Follow us @  instagram.com/tlccrmofficial Twitter: Follow us @  Twitter.com/tlccrmofficial Chosen TV on VM Africa App. Time: 12pm (GMT +1) GOD OF CHOSEN ANSWER PRAYERS

BREAKING: Fear As Fire Guts CBN Office In Gombe State. - Gombe state branch of Central Bank of Nigeria has been gutted by fire outbreak  - A source who witnessed the scene said the fire started around 10am on Friday  - The incident came on the heel of recurring fire disaster recently hitting government buildings and markets.  There is tension in Gombe as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office situated in the state has been reportedly gutted by fire. According to Sahara Reporters, the fire outbreak started around 10 am on Friday, July 3, throwing workers and people in the area in palpable panic.  Although this publication cannot authoritatively confirm the incident, a source who witnessed the disturbing scene said efforts are ongoing to bring the fire under control. The incident, which occurred barely three months after the apex bank's Plateau branch was hit by fire, came on the heels of recurring fire disaster on Nigeria's major places including markets and governm...

WHO Urges Safety As African Airlines Begin Operation The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for caution as African airlines begin operations in various countries. The WHO said strict measures should be observed to prevent surges in Coronavirus infections. The organisation urged governments to ensure airlines take the information of passengers travelling and follow up with them to prevent outbreaks. The WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said air travel was important for the economy but “new normal still requires stringent measures to stem the spread of Covid-19”. The organisation advised airport officials to ensure social distancing, hand washing, and sanitisation. The WHO says Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Tanzania, and Zambia have already resumed commercial flights. Tunisia re-opened its airspace to commercial flights on 27 June. The organisation cited a surge in Seychelles related to travel “in the last week, 66 new cases – all crew members of an internatio...