We mean no harm, says NYSC

The management of NYSC now says  that both foreign and local graduates with effect for 2014 Batch C Mobilization exercise, mobilization process will be only:

All prospective Corp Members are to  register online at the NYSC portal, www.nysc.org.ng , www.nysc.gov.ng

All Graduates are expected to carryout their Biometric enabled Online Registration using their Matriculation Number and JAMB registration Number

As they register online they are to pay a sum of Four Thousand Naira Only (#4,000) using any Bank Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Cards or the PIN Vending option from any bank in Nigeria.

This allows them to print and re-print their Call up letters online in case of loss of call-up letters.

Those who wish to collect their Call-up letters from the institution need not to pay #4,000, after online Registration with effect form 2015 Batch "A" all prospective Corps Members will have to print their Call-up  letter online.

The Online Registration for NYSC 2014 Batch "C" service will commence on the 20th August 2014 and end 12th of October 2014.

Since this Publications has triggered many statement amongst our prospective Corp Members it is viewed as a way to exploit the to be Corp Members.

Mrs. Olubunmi Aderibigbe, NYSC agency's Director of Press and Public Relations in an interview with the News agency Nigeria at Abuja on Friday 12th September, 2014 said contrary to this the agency have done this :

Many Prospective Corp Members travels far kilometers away from home just to get the call up letters

To reduce the risk associated with the mode of collection of the Call-up letters, eliminate sharp practices associated with the old process.

This is will help to mobilize our Nigerians in the disposal with ease which enhance a lot of data sharing between schools and the agency.

Although, several Corpers have been complaining about the Challenges associated with the process of downloading this electronic call-up letters.

She assured stakeholders in the sector that though the system is in its early stage, efforts would be made to improve on observed lapses to make it more user-friendly.

The Management  of NYSC remained committed to the welfare and wellbeing of corp Members and would in no way exploit them as some of them views this new development.

Tod Today, 2nd October, 2014, The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the policy of charging National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members N4,000 for on-line registration into the camp, for the one year compulsory service to their fatherland by the NYSC authorities. This was made known yesterday, in a statement signed by Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, the Congress’ General Secretary. The statement read: “We, at the Nigeria Labour Congress, are opposed to the policy of charging corps members N4,000 for on-line registration.” Commending the NYSC authorities for bringing up the ‘register on-line initiative’, which according to the Congress, will save costs and risks associated with travel. It however finds it improper the idea of charging the prospective corps members. “While we commend the authorities of the National Youth Service Corps for this initiative which evidently saves prospective corps members from costs and risks associated with movement or travel, we certainly find it morally wrong for the authorities to turn this initiative into a money-making venture”, it stated. According to NLC, the authorities of NYSC should not take advantage of the weak and the vulnerable. “As a general rule, any technology that seeks to increase the cost of production is not worth the effort. “In the instance case, we have reason to believe that the on-line registration initiative helps to reduce both administrative and bureaucratic costs, which NYSC had borne all along. Embracing technology should reduce operating cost, time and wastage. “The authorities at the NYSC are however advised to retrace their steps by way of withdrawing charges associated with the policy,” the statement read.

This is a plus  for the management of the NYSC! To get help on how to easily obtain your call-up letter online visit www. ajebutternysc.blogspot.com

As at December 23, 2014, The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has resolved the cost of the recently introduced N4,000 online registration for prospective corps members.

The decision was reached at a conference of NYSC stakeholders held in Abuja. The Conference also agreed that conscious efforts should be made to carry out more sentisization on the online registration at the various corps producing institutions.

This they said will readily offer full understanding, workability as well as acceptability of the online package to the students who are direct beneficiaries of the programme.

Some of the stakeholders present at the conference are;  NYSC Management, executive members of NANS, Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU), executive members, Conference of Registrars of Polythenics and Colleges of Technolgy in Nigeria (COREN), Civil Society Groups, others and Corps Members of 2014 batches 'B' & 'C'.

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JAMB 2015, CBT only!

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), yesterday, commenced the sales of 2015 application form that will usher in the full implementation of computer based test, CBT, in the 2015 universal tertiary matriculation examinations. This is according to a press release by the registrar of JAMB, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde that was made available to the media on Tuesday (September candidates are expected to start purchasing their forms from Monday, September 15th, 2014 to Thursday January 15th, 2015. Professor Ojerinde, who assured candidates that the Board has fine-tuned arrangements with computer based test (CBT) centres to register prospective UTME candidates, prayed for a stress free registration exercise for candidates.

The JAMB boss warned potential candidates about the impersonation and other malpractices usually initiated during the registration process by cyber-cafes. He also assured that the agency has decided to regulate JAMB registration centers to ensure the system is malpractice free. According to the press release, candidates are to obtain their application forms at designated banks after which they are to proceed to any approved CBT centres and register for the examination at a regulated fee. The forms cost N4, 500. It was gathered that there are about 300 centres all over the country and that members of staff of the centres have been trained for purpose of registering candidates. Professor Ojerinde also informed candidates that as part of ensuring standard and quality of public examination in line with President Goodluck Jonathan’s reading campaign, the board has reviewed textbooks hitherto read or recommended in previous matriculation examinations to give candidates broader spectrum of literary appreciation. He stated that the board has introduced a book; “The Last Days at Forcados High School”, at a recommended price of N500. “Some of the designated banks from which the JAMB forms could be purchased include; Zenith Bank, Skye Bank, Union Bank, First Bank and NIPOST,” the statement read in part. Download the JAMB Mobile Service application from the Google and Microsoft stores. Source : naijaparrot.com www​.jamb.org.ng/unifiedtme http://www.osundefender.org

22nd of September or 13th of October ?

I must commend that since the advent of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) came into Nigeria, its impact on our everyday life, all sectors of work cannot be overemphasized, even the Education System has been seriously affected as the Federal Government extended the expected school resumption date of 15th of September 2014, to 13th October 2014. Few days ago, after serious frequent meetings and sittings between the Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Health, Association of Proprietors and School owners, amongst others the Government has agreed for schools to resume on Monday 22nd of September,2014.

Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau said: Al primary and secondary schools, both public and private should be provided with a minimum of 2 Blood Pressure measuring equipments by the state Ministry of Education.

Regular washing of hands is part of the preventive measures and there must be steady supply of water in the school. In compliance to this the State Ministry of Education instructs Lagos state Government to direct the Lagos State Water Corporation to supply pipeline water readily to no fewer than 600 public schools before the September 22 resumption.

Every State Ministry of Education is expected to have trained at least 2 officials from every school on how to handle any suspected case of Ebola and also on immediate sensitization of all teaching and non-teaching staff on preventive measures.

Mixed feelings increased amongst teachers, parents, and the general public as the earlier extension of the resumption date has its benefits : Uniform Resumption date for all school all over the Federation. It is a proactive protection of our children against Ebola disease Adequate time is available to santize the School environment To train the school staff on the preventive measures against Ebola Virus To properly provide the necessary preventive tools to the school environment. Nevertheless, its negative effects is that: The 2014/2015 academic calendar will be disorganized Adverse effect on Students preparing for external examinations like WAEC, NECO,GCSE, etc.

As Schools will resume on 22nd September 2014, schools should ensure regular sanitization of the school facilities and environment, more diagnostic centers should be set up, acquire more infrared thermometers to check every child, staff, parents that are coming into the school. Parents are now thinking: Is this really the right thing to do by saying we can now resume on Monday 22nd of September, 2014. We pray that non our kids will be victims of Ebola as they resume back to school, though we are tried of them disturbing us all day! (Smiles) Photos/ sources: www.wash-hands.com www.cdc.gov www.wikihow.com www.usaid.com

We have IBS too, just like LBS!

Yes, Ibadan Business School (IBS) at 26, Francis Okedeji street, old Bodija, Ibadan established over the years has stepped up it game as The World Bank said via a letter "We have seen and visited toir facilities and i am happy to inform you that the World Bank is willing to partner with your institution and to introduce your programme to World Bank supported project teams in Nigeria". The World Bank team led by the Lead Procurement Specialist Africa Region, Chief Bayo Awesemusi after visiting IBS said 'this is an incredibly excellent training in Nigeria. The facility and Location is extremely convenient for Learning. The Bank will like to partner with the Management to ensure that the programme is introduced to other African Countries.

World bank has teamed up with Ibadan Business School (IBS) to appraise rhe adequacy of our facilities and capacities for the delivery of proposed Professional Certificate Programmes (Classroom based) Entrepreneurship Education and Training (class room based) and Regular Certificate Education Programme in E-learning courses (online based). Chairman of Ibadan Business School (IBS) Professor Oladapo Afolabi, during a press Conference said the key solution to our national growing unemployment crisis strategically lies in the public sector which currently drives the economy. IBS has designed, through its Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programmea to learn critical capacity support to this sector. Sources/ Photos: vanguard, www.ibadanbusinessschool.com www.worldbank.com

Not again, SSANU !

After over 3 months of total, comprehensive and indefinite strike over the unmet demands from 2009 up to 2013 by the Government, the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo chapter yesterday 10th of September, 2014 said that after several deliberations and letters to the state Government band university management, SSANU members are yet to be paid their salaries.

"It is against the Labour law for a worker's salaries to be withheld within two months of embarking on strike. It is simply a means of victimization" said Mr. Saheed Oseni, Chairman of the Union. Haven written several letters to Governor Babatunde Fashola, met with appropriate authorities on the issues but had not received positive response so far. Mr Oseni said the Union was planning to ground activities in the institution soon. If the salaries were not paid, as they would not forfeit their entitlement. 'When two elephants are fighting the grass suffers' so they say, for the sake of our dear Nigerian students please all concerned authorities should please respond as we don't want to go on an indefinite or definite strike any more. Sources/photos: www.informationng.com www.lasu.edu.ng www.ssanunigeria.org

Be healthy as we study for a better future..

As a sick Bay is essential to every learning environment, so are the availability of adequate equipments and instruments in the sick bay. May & Baker Nigeria Plc. celebrating its 70th years since September 4, 1944 as the first Pharmaceutical Company and successful firm so far in Nigeria. Mr. Nnamdi Okafor, the Managing Director says we believe that giving back to the society is the way we can sustain our operations as a business, is by supporting the society that has trusted and supported us through the years.

As we celebrate, these 3 Schools in Lagos these got the equipments and instruments : Central Primary School, Ikeja United African Methodist Primary School, Eleja St. Agnes Primary School, Sabo, Yaba. On Tuesday 2nd of September, 2014. The Managing Director handed over 4 Hospital Beds Examination Couch Two counseling tables Examination Screen Trolley with First aid kits and dressing equipments Medicine Cupboards Set of Water Dispenser Weighing Scale Flat Screen Televisions Two ceiling fans Two air conditioners to the sickbays of to assist the shools with facilities needed for healthcare and emergency cases as it remains a top priority, which the firm tends to extend to other public schools across the country. "The firm is committed to saving lives, a starting point is the lives of children who constitute the future of the country, with believe in giving back to the society is the way we can sustained and support that has trusted and supported us thorugh the years. I'm sure the sickbay will be a pleasant surprise to pupils and parents when the resume school." Said Mr. Okafor. Photos : www.may-baker.com www.shutterstock.com

Our VC deserves it !

On the 27th of August 2014, Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA) haven got its eyes on some Vice Chancellors of our Universities, noticing them that they have distinguished themselves in the areas of specialization especially in Theatre Practice and have assumed certain Leadership Position and are excelling. Prof. Rahamon Bello - Vice Chancellor University of Lagos Prof. Austin Asagba - Vice Chancellor Western Delta University bagged the "DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARDS" at the 27th Annual Convention of SONTA

Theatre Veterans and Academics like Dr. Chris Iyimoga, Prof. Mabel Evwierhoma - Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Abuja were inducted as Fellows of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA) While : Chief Fred Agbeyegbe bagged "Artistic Excellence Award" Prince Ifeanyi Eke, the Head Trade Logistics Nigeria Limited bagged "Excellence in Leadership Award" Prof. Duro Oni, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Service) UNILAG bagged "Award Honors in Creative Arts".

It was made known at the 27th Annual Convention that Theatre Artists have not performed their roles equitably well, in terms of checkmating the kind of Political rascality that we find in Nigeria. We should have the kind of theatre that will interrogate the kind of gap, that we have in our Political System. Photos: www.dailyindependentng.com www.unilag.edu.ng www.Sonta.org

Capacity development on the way

Our new Honourable Minister of Education - Mallam Ibrahim Shekerau mean Business, in the last weekend of August 2014 at Abuja met with the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) to address the quality of Education and National Development at large. He said Nigeria said needs: To produce high quality teachers as this has been a Challenge so far Incentives like scholarship to encourage Capcity Development more Give importance to human Capacity building for teachers

He said these issues with Educational Sector will be tendered at the meet upcoming Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting through the SURE-P Boss, so the necessary funds to carry this out will be included in the country's 2015 Budget.

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Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) must be achieved

The Millennium Development Goals ( MDGs ) are eight international development goals that were established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000, following the adoption of the United Nations Millennium Declaration . All 189 United Nations member states at the time (there are 193 currently) and at least 23 international organizations committed to help achieve the following Millennium Development Goals by 2015: 1. To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 2. To achieve universal primary education 3. To promote gender equality and empower women 4. To reduce child mortality 5. To improve maternal health 6. To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases 7. To ensure environmental sustainability 8. To develop a global partnership for development

Between 2006 and 2013, the Presidency through the National Teachers Institute (NTI) has successfully train and retrain over 610, 032 Public and Junior Secondary School teachers in their major Subject areas. Teachers your are held in high esteem as the Director General of the National Teachers Institute (NTI) - Dr. Aminu Sharehu said a workshop will be set up to retool teachers and enhance thier Performance and competencies

At least 4,070 teachers will be selected from every Senatorial Districts all over Nigeria, with minimum of 35 nominations each. The search for the best teachers is on going as the selected 4,070 teachers will participate in this workshop coming up in this 2014.

After this programme, Teachers will be aware of current best practices in thier career Performance/ Productivity of Teachers will be enhanced Subject matter content will be better interpreted and understood National Development will be achieved at the long run. Teachers with keen interest to be a part of the transformation process should keep abreast of vital information. Photos : www.nti-nigeria.org www.wikipedia. org www.shutterstock.com

Do you know about this?

A School with 220m² frame or pyramid building which is 10m high with 10m × 10m base, which is an ideal shape for a floating object on water due to its relatively low center of gravity which provides stability and balance even in heavy winds.

It has the total capacity to sit safely and support 100 adults, even in extreme weather conditions.

It is of 3 levels: 1st level - Open Play area for School breaks and assembly, also serves as a community space after school hours. 2nd level - An Enclosed Space for about 2-4 Classrooms providing enough space for 60 - 100 Pupils. A staircase on the side connects the Open play area. 3rd level - This is the classroom workshop Space.

This is the first Primary school in the Nigeria's heart of the Lagos, Nigeria Lagoon at Makoko is perfectly functioning well since late 2013, as it was set up to address the community's social and physical needs in view of the climate change.

It was designed principally by kunlé Adeyemi a Nigerian Architect with supports from 11 others from NLÉ works, United Nations Development Programme/ Federal Ministry of Environment (AAP), Heinrich Böll Foundation.

The Makoko Floating School was innovatively set up to cater for the Makoko/Iwaya Waterfront Community. Photo from: www.nleworks.com

INNOVATE & LEAD .....Solutions are on the way

Save the date to be at National Higher Education Forum (NHEF) Conference, Organized by the Federal Ministry of Education, TELL, SOJOURN, etc.

A Conference of Higher Education Stakeholders, THEMED : INNOVATE & LEAD ... seeking long term, sustainable solutions to Nigeria's Higher Education Challenges Key note Speakers: Dr. Benjamin Ola Akande Dr. Enase Okonedo Prof.Okonedo O. A. Bamiro Prof. Bart O. Nnaji Prof. R. A. Bello and Others. On Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd of September, 2014 Venue: ThisDay Dome, Abuja

Time : 8:00 am Daily Chief Host : Mallam Ibrahim Shekerau ( Honourable Minister of Education). Participation Strictly by Invitation For more information : info@nhef.org, www.nhef.org Photo: www.nhef.org

My Curriculum in my phone !

The National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and award winning ICT Company of the year, Titan of Technology Award, Beacon of ICT (BOICT Award), just to mention a few - SIDMACH Technology has now made available our 9 year Senior Secondary School Curriculum available in our Smart Phones in digital form which is browser based teachers accessible for all teachers, students and the General Public anytime anywhere.

Digitalization of this Curriculum is to : Create a new culture of learning in Nigeria Provide contents to help teachers in preparing scheme of work and Lesson plans Make available easily the indispensable teaching-learning tool Reduce the incidence of mass failure in Public Examinations Make the Curriculum more accessible to both teacher, students and general Public at large.

The portal was launched at Abuja on Tuesday 2nd of September 2014 called NERDC E-Curriculum portal is said to help teaching and learning easier, faster, better, anywhere and anytime. It will provide a platform for an interactive, analytic and collaborative learning environment for both the Teachers and Students.

Will our Secondary School TEACHER'S make good use of this new innovation? Will this really reduce the mass failure of our secondary school students in Public Examinations? Will this really improve teaching? Well, it is up to us Stakeholders of the Nigerian Education System.

Education in Nigeria !

The Nigeria Education is an instrument "par excellence" for effecting National Development. It has and is still witnessing the active collaboration and participation by Non-Governmental agencies, communities, individuals as well as Government intervention (National Policy on Education, 2004).

 In achieving this National Development as all other sectors of the economy depends on the output of this sector. 

 The Government has set up: Federal Ministry of Education with 24 national agencies, headed by the new Minister of Education- Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau with over 6,000 staff, Revenue of about #42, 203,707.98 as at December 2013. 

 A National Policy on Education (NPE), the latest edition of 2004, with 55pages covering all areas of education ranging form Adult Education. Special Education, Mass literacy, amongst a host of others. A suitable Curriculum for every level of education in the Federation. 

 37 State Ministry of Education headed by the State Commissioner on Education, with various departments, State agencies, and number of staff. Various Primary Schools, Secondary schools, Tertiary Institutions, Special Education Centers have been set up in every nook and cranny of the Federation.

 We will be covering information about Secondary, Tertiary, Primary Schools, Tutorial centers, Scholarships, Debates, Competitions, Events, Programmes, Examinations, etc from and for all Stakeholders of the Education sector. 

 NIGERIA..... Good People, Great Nation !