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  • Lagos Government House Attacked By Aggrieved Lecturers

    Lecturers of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Ijanikin, Lagos, on Monday protested against the non-payment of their over 17 months pension and non-payment of three years retirees benefits.

    NAN reports that the lecturers held the protest at the Government House, Alausa.

    There were reports that the lecturers also protested against non-payment of 18 months’ salary arrears and non-remittance of over N150 million deducted co-operative funds to their accounts.

    The lecturers carried placards reading: “Fashola Pay Us Our Pension Arrears”, “Is It A Sin To Be Lecturers ?”.

    Mr Abiodun Aremu, the Chairman of the Joint Action Front (JAF), the co-coordinator of the protest, told newsmen at the protest that their grievances also included poor funding of the institution.

    Aremu added that they were also fighting against structural defect of the newly inaugurated College of Health Centre and attempt to reverse the retirement age from 65 years to 60 years.

    “It is not right for government to ask lecturers to work without paying them their entitlements,” he said.

    He added that the protest was not all about politics but a demand for the rights of the lecturers.

  • List of Fake Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria by National Universities Commission (NUC)

    The National Universities Commission (NUC) recently announced to the general public, especially parents and prospective undergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. NUC List of Illegal Universities in Nigeria 2014:

    1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
    2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
    3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses.
    4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
    5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other 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) Collumbus 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/Universities (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 Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State.
    36) Open International University, Akure.
    37) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
    38) Leadway University, Ughelli, 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, Abuja
    44) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
    45) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
    46) University of Accountancy 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 Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
    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 & 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 Univversity, Iba-Oku, Akwa- Ibom State.

    In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.

    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 Alli University.

    For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further necessary action.
    NOTE: This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive and will be updated periodically

  • Big Brother Africa Season 9 Set to Start on Sept 7th

    The continent’s biggest reality show, Big Brother Africa resumes for its ninth season on Sunday 7 September with the housemates competing for USD 300 000 prize.

    The ninth season dubbed Hotshots according to the organisers will have the housemates start the game in two ultra-glamorous houses which are built with magic, fun and mischief in mind.
    ” For 91 days, they will do their best to outshine each other in the hope of convincing Africa that they are the continent’s biggest Hotshot.

    “They will party like A-listers, rub shoulders with celebrity guest and face formidable challenges .”
    Commenting, M-Net Africa Regional Director (West Africa), Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said the viewers are in for almost as many surprises as the housemates.

    “We work hard to make each season of Big Brother Africa bigger than the last – and we have really upped the ante this year,” she adds.

    “Big Brother Hotshots is going to bring viewers exciting innovations, heart-stopping twists and uniquely African glamour, 24/7 for 91 days. Both fans and housemates are in for some unmissable television.”

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  • Abia Polytechnic ASUP Suspends Strike; to Resume Monday

    The Abia State Polytechnic chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics today announced the suspension of its 12 day old strike.

    The union had on August 12 embarked on a strike following the failure of the governing council and management to pay lecturers’ salary arrears.

    The ASUP Chairman, Precious Nwakodo, said in Aba that the strike was suspended because the authorities of the polytechnic paid two month arrears.

    Mr. Nwakodo said that work would resume on Monday, August 25.

    He said that the governing council had, in a letter dated July 10, 2014 and signed by its Chairman, Christopher Enweremadu, promised to pay two out of five months’ arrears.

    The chairman expressed gratitude to the state government for the payment, adding that the remaining three months arrears would be paid when its subvention was released.

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  • 300 Level Student of Covenant University Kidnapped and Murdered

    kidnapped covenant university studentA 300 level Electrical Engineering student of the Covenant University, Otta in Ogun State, John Chinedu Okere, has been murdered and left in the pool of his blood by friends, who demanded for ransom from his parents.

    According to reports, Chinedu, 20, left home Wednesday morning, August 6, 2014, to a Hospital in Yaba, Lagos for medical reasons and never returned.

    He reportedly left home with about N6000 and that was the last time he was seen alive.

    The mysterious disappearance of Chinedu caused tension as the parents ran helter-skelter in search of him to no avail.

    They gathered from some family members that one of his friends called on phone earlier that morning to tell him to meet him at an undisclosed hotel.

    At about mid-day, the victim’s father, Jude Okere, received an SMS notifying him that Chinedu had been kidnapped.

    Later, he received a phone call from a hidden number demanding N10 million ransom for the release of his son. The caller allegedly threatened to kill the victim if the parents refused to comply as the line went dead.

    Chinedu’s father said “At about mid-day, I received an SMS that John had been kidnapped. Later, I received a phone call from a hidden number. The caller said they had my son, Chinedu and demanded N10 million as ransom threatening to kill him if we refuse to comply. Immediately, I inquired who the caller was, the line went dead. My wife and I quickly reported the case to the Divisional Police Station at Sabo, Yaba.”

    After the case was reported to the Police at Sabo, Yaba, it was later transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Ikeja the next day where investigations commenced.

    It was learnt that initially when the whole issue started, the family of the victim felt it was a kidnap that would just be resolved but unfortunately, as events continued to unfold, it turned out to be a premeditated murder. Shockingly, the decomposed corpse of Chinedu was discovered in one of the rooms at ‘DE Homes Hotel’ located in Ejigbo by one of their staff, two days later.

    According to reports, the Manager of the hotel went to Ejigbo Divisional Police Station on Friday, 8, 2014, to report the case of murder and investigation began.

    A reliable source in the hotel told Vanguard that early Wednesday morning, the prime suspect, Okorocha Michael along with another young man simply identified as Okey, checked into the hotel with the name Christian. “He booked the room for three days with the name Christian. He claimed he was a youth corps member who wanted to write exams and would be there from that Wednesday to Friday. He also said he was expecting his Cousin to join him in the hotel.

    ‘After booking, Michael left his friend Okey in the hotel and returned an hour before the victim, Chinedu arrived the hotel, which was at about 3pm that day. As soon as Chinedu arrived the hotel, Michael took him to the room. We don’t know what happened inside the room. However, it was later gathered that during their stay in the room, the suspect reportedly confronted the victim on some personal issues. The confrontation eventually led to a heated argument, which later led to the suspect strangulating the victim to death. On Friday, a hotel staff discovered the lifeless body of the young man and alerted the police.

    The 24-year-old suspect, Okorocha Michael, who was arrested on Sunday, in a friend’s house around Ajah area in Lagos, is a graduate of Lagos City Polytechnic, Ikeja. He has been unemployed since he completed his youth service in February this year.

    The Lagos state Police Command is currently investigating the case.

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  • Nigeria Sends 50 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Lecturer to Uganda

    Nigeria has deployed 50 volunteers of the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) to the Islamic University of Uganda where they will lecture until 2016.

    Addressing the volunteers at the pre-departure ceremony in Abuja, the Director General of TAC, Prof. Pius Osunyikanmi said the delegation is part of about 1,500 volunteers to be deployed to 15 countries this year.

    “One major aspects of Nigeria’s foreign policy is the Technical Aid Corps with the objective of providing technical know-how and manpower assistance to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. TAC was given birth to with the view to leveraging on the abundant human and material resources in the country using it as a platform to providing technical know-how to needy ACP countries.

    source: Scannews Nigeria

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  • 486 Exam Magic Centres to be Shut Down in Anambra State

    No fewer than 486 centres of examination magic in Anambra State are to be shut down as part of measures to curb examination malpractices in the education sector, the Commissioner for Education, Professor Kate Omenugha, has said.

    Speaking at the 10th anniversary of St. Joseph’s Academic Award for 2014, the commissioner observed that the miracle centres had been aiding and abating examination malpractices, especially during West African School Certificate Examinations, WASC, and National Examination Council, NECO, examinations.

    According to her, the decision to shut down the magic centres became necessary due to the manner their operators have fashioned them to swindle unsuspecting, desperate candidates.

    She said: “We have govern-ment and approved private schools that are saddled with the responsibility of training our children to become functional members of our society.”

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  • 50 University of Namibia Students Stranded at Hostels

    Namibian students numbering over 50 were stranded at the University of Namibia after their loans which are administered by the Namibian Students Financial Assistance Fund could not cover for their hostel and accomodation fees.

    Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Unam spokesperson John Haufiku confirmed this, saying communication between the Fund and the students should improve, so that awareness is created and parents arrange to assist with the payments.

    Four of the students, who spoke on condition of anonymity yesterday, said they came from the holidays and were to register last week Friday but to their surprise they were told they must first settle half of what they owe the university before they could be issued keys to their rooms.

    According to them, this was a shocking revelation as they had been uninformed about the turn of events, which saw most students having to squat in their friends’ rooms while some slept in the hostel corridors.

    A second-year law student said her loan in the first year amounted to about N$30 000 but she found that this year, it had been reduced to approximately N$20 000.

    She said she lives on a farm outside Windhoek and her mother had to arrange accommodation with a friend where she says she is uncomfortable.

    “I was told to pay N$8 000 before I could get my keys. Where will I get that money? This is why I got a loan in the first place,” she said.

    She further pointed out that she had tried to negotiate with the hostel staff, so she can pay in installments but all attempts were in vain.

    Another student said the whole situation is unrealistic as most students had no means to get money at such short notice, “A friend of mine was talking of getting a cash loan, which is even worse.”

    Similarly, a second-year science student said he had managed to get some assistance from his uncle and has now moved into the hostel.

    “It is bad, because most of them are from the north. Yesterday, there were some students who slept in the corridor. I walked by because there was nothing I could do to help,” he said.

    Haufiku said the students, who started registration last week Friday, should know that there is usually a difference they should settle when the loan cannot cover the hostel fees.

    “The university would usually take the tuition fee from the loan money and the difference goes to the hostel. Sometimes it is not enough and students’ parents should chip in to assist,” said Haufiku.

    source; The Namibian

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  • ProjectStoc births Afribary

    You might have noticed, we created Afribary. In our bid to serve you better we created a new platform Afribary, the site is still in beta, we hope to fully launch in nearest future. In this new platform:

    • You can upload academic works for other users to access,
    • You can sign up to become a researcher and get paid for works you upload through our researcher partner program.
    • You can access Afribary academic works all over the world.

    We will continue to add more features in the days ahead

  • How to Write a Good Table of Content for Your Project or Seminar

    Writing an excellent project work (whether for your degree or diploma programme) starts with creating a very straight forward and easy table of content. The table of content serves as a map for the project work as it helps you streamline your search for materials.

    A welll written project Table of Content makes it easier for the student to write his or her project work. It also guides the reviewer or supervisor in going through the project work.

    What a Good Table of Content Should Contain

    For project works there is no hard and fast rule to creating a good table of content. In fact table of contents vary for various courses. The format for table of content for a project work in engineering will vary from a table of content for project topic in accounting.

    Aside from these variances in table of content based on the discpline or course there are generally tips that will help every student or scholar develop a formidable table of content.

    Tips to Creating a Good Table of Content

    1. Make the Chapter One Your Introduction : In most project work the first chapter is used to introduce basic concepts, issues and scope to be discussed in the main project work. There is no fixed sequence for the writing the sub chapters of your Chapter One however (in case of research projects) it mostly contains;
    – Statement of problem
    – Scope of Work
    – Methodology
    – Definition of Key or Significant Terms
    – Scope and Challenges of Study or Work

    2. Most Times Chapter Two is for Review of Related Literature: You use your second chapter to review the basic issues and concepts up for discussion. The content of your chapter two will depend on the project topic you are working on.

    3. Chapters Three and Four are the Main Body of Your Project Work: Within these two chapters you are expected to go fully into discussion and analysis of your project work. You discuss the methodology and give any theoretical framework involved in the project work. Many times (depending on how sophisticated your project is) your Chapter Four or Five might be the results discussion and analysis chapter that will seek to deduce results from the work done in the previous chapter.

    4. Close with Summary and Conclusion and Perhaps Recommendations

    To make sure you are right on track with creating your table check for table of content of past project works from your school library on similar courses or go online and look for clues of past project reports in the same discipline as yours.