This is to inform all UNILORIN aspirants that the university of ilorin admission list is now out on caps.
Candidates can now start checking their admission status on jamb caps.
Click here to read how to check your admission status on jamb caps.
Congratulations to the newly admitted students!
Friday, October 12, 2018
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry.
This scholarship program is provided to qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2018/19 Undergraduate, Masters and PhD scholarships for students in Nigerian Federal Universities.
Application Deadline: November 16th 2018
Offered Annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Type: Undergraduate, Masters and Doctorate
Number of Awards: Not specified
Eligibility:
A). (LSS) Undergraduate:
Applicants must be full time students in any of the Federal Universities
Applicants must be in their second year of study
Course of study should be related to oil and gas industry
Students must have been admitted into the University in 2017/18 academic year only
Possess 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
Possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on scale of 5 or 3.0 on a scale of 4 which is equivalent to 2.1 in the first year for the 2017/18 batch of students
Applicants should provide their transcripts for the first year of study
Possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on scale of 5 or 3.0 on a scale of 4 which is equivalent to 2.1 in the first year for the 2017/18 batch of students
Applicants should provide their transcripts for the first year of study
B). (LSS) MSc. (Requirements for application):
Applicants must possess full time admission letter into any of the Federal Universities
A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an oil and gas related field or a 2.2 with a minimum working experience of 2 years in the oil and gas industry;
Possess at least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO results;
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or Letter of exemption;
Applicants must be computer literate;
Letter of admission into the University;
Academic transcript;
Evidence of state of origin and local government;
Personal statement of a minimum of 1000 words stating reasons for undertaking the course of study;
Recent passport photograph
C). PhD (LSS) (Requirements for application):
Applicants must possess full time admission letter into any of the Federal Universities
A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field or a 2.2 with a minimum working experience of 2 years in the oil and gas industry;
Possess at least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO results,
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or Letter of exemption;
Applicants must be computer literate;
A minimum of 2.2 in their first degree and a minimum of merit as a second degree certificate in an oil and gas related discipline;
Valid admission letter of not more than one year;
Academic transcripts;
Evidence of state of origin and local government;
Research area must be relevant to the oil and gas industry;
PhD research proposal of not more than 6 pages to include topic, introduction, literature review, research question(s), novelty, methodology, mode of data collection(s), expected outcome(s), relevance to the industry and appropriate references
Recent passport photograph
Application Process: Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:
First Degree Certificates or Statement of Results
NYSC Certificate or letter of exemption
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results
Academic Transcript(s)
Admission Letter
Personal Statement
State and Local Government Identification Letters
Recent Passport Photograph
Additional scanned documents required from PhD applicants:
Second Degree Certificates or Statement of Results
PhD research proposal
PhD Applicants are to follow the link provided below on the format of organization and structure for proposal write up
Organization and Structure of PHD Proposal
NOTE: Application is restricted to Federal Universities only
Online application form can be accessed from the APPLICATION WEBSITE: www.ptdf.gov.ng at no cost to applicants. Instructions on how to access the online form is stated on the PTDF website. Applicants are advised to read through the requirements before applying. To start the application process, applicants are required to key-in their email address and select a password for a pin to be generated. The generated pin would enable applicants to access the form and complete their bio data.
Visit The Scholarship Website For More Information
Monday, October 8, 2018
This is to inform the the general public and most especially the 2017/2018 Graduands of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) that the 33rd Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the awards of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and Presentation of Prizes, will commence on Friday, 12th October, 2018 and end on Sunday, 28th October, 2018.
UNILORIN Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events.
Details of the activities, which will commence on Friday, 12th October, 2018 are as follows:
Friday, 12th October, 2018
Event: Jumat Service for Success
Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque
Time: 1.30 p.m.
Sunday, 14th October, 2018
Event: Interdenominational Service for Success
Venue: Chapel of the Light
Time: 9.00 a.m.
Friday, 19th October 2018
Event: Vice-Chancellor’s Press Briefing
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Monday, 22nd October 2018
(a) Event: Convocation Lecture by His Excellency, Ambassador William Stuart Symington, US Ambassador to Nigeria
Topic: Citizen leadership and the link between economic and democratic good governance diversity
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00 a.m. prompt
(b) Event: Chancellor’s Cocktail in honour of Convocation Lecturer
Venue: Multipurpose Hall
Time: 1.00 p.m.
(c) Event: Convocation Play
Title: Many Colours Make the Thunder-King by Femi Osofisan and to be directed by AbdulRasheed A. Adeoye
Venue: Performing Arts Theatre, University of Ilorin
Time: Two shows at 4.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m.
Tuesday, 23rd October 2018
(a) Event: Convocation Ceremony — Award of Prizes, First Degrees and Diplomas for Faculties of Agriculture, Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Communication & Information Sciences, Education, Engineering & Technology, Environmental Sciences, Law, Life Sciences, Management Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas.
Venue: University Stadium
Time: 10.00 a.m.
(b) Event: Commissioning of Projects by the Visitor
Venue: Various Sites
Time: 2.30 p.m.
(c) Event: Convocation Luncheon and Merit Awards
Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Ilorin
Time: 3.00 p.m.
Friday, 26th October, 2018
Event: Jumat Service for Appreciation
Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque
Time: 1.30 p.m.
Sunday, 28th October, 2018
Event: Thanksgiving Service
Venue: St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy
Time: 9.00 a.m.
This is to inform the 2017/2018 Graduands of the University that the 34th Convocation Ceremonies will commence with a Jumat Service on Friday, 12th October 2018 and end on Sunday, 28th October, 2018 with a Special Thanksgiving Service at St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy.
BRIEF FOR GRADUANDS
Graduands are kindly requested to note the following important information:
i. The 2017/2018 academic session commenced on 7th September, 2017 and ended on 20th September, All convoking graduands who fall within the above dates are advised to check their names on the list of graduands displayed on the University Website – www.unilorin.edu.ng
ii. Each graduand shall be allowed a maximum of two (2) guests. Invitation cards will be issued to graduands when they arrive to collect their academic Children will not be allowed into the Convocation Arena.
iii. It is mandatory for all graduands to pay for the following items irrespective of whether or not they attend the Convocation Ceremonies, except otherwise indicated:
a. * Purchase of Ph.D. Academic Outfits (Mandatory for Ph.D. graduands) – (prevailing cost)
b. *Purchase of Academic Outfits (First or Master Degree) (optional) – (prevailing cost)
c. Hire of Academic Outfits (First and Master Degrees) – N2,000.00
d. Order of Proceedings – N2,000.00
e. Certificate Folder – N2,500.00
f. Convocation Muffler – N1,400.00
g. Student Copy of Transcript (Undergraduate) – N5,500.00
Key
*See Procurement of Academic Gowns
iv. Pursuant to (iii) above, the following categories of compulsory charges are applicable to:
(a) Undergraduate:
1. Hire of Academic Gown 2,000.00
2. Order of Proceedings 2,000.00
3. Student Copy of Transcript 5,500.00
4. Muffler 1,400.00
5. Certificate Folder 2,500.00
6. Convocation VCD 400.00
7. Certificate 5,000.00
8. Administrative Charges 2,000.00
TOTAL N20,800.00
(b) Master and other Postgraduate Degrees:
1. Hire of Academic Gown 2,000.00
2. Order of Proceedings 2,000.00
3. Student Copy of Transcript 5,500.00
4. Certificate Folder 2,500.00
5. Convocation VCD 400.00
6. Muffler 1,400.00
7. Certificate 5,000.00
8. Administrative Charges 2.500.00
TOTAL N21,300.00
(c) Ph.D.:
1. Certificate Folder 2,500.00
2. Convocation VCD 400.00
3. Muffler 1,400.00
4. Certificate 5,000.00
5. Order of Proceedings 2,000.00
6. Administrative Charges 3,500.00
TOTAL N14,800.00
v. Order of Proceedings, Certificate Scrolls, Certificate Folders and Convocation gowns will be available for collection immediately after the Convocation Lecture on Monday, 22nd October, 2018 in the respective Faculties, on presentation of evidence of payment of appropriate charges, while Certificates shall be distributed on the Convocation day at the various Faculties and the Postgraduate School. It is beneficial for graduands to note that academic gowns are limited and will be on first come, first served basis, please.
vi. Graduands are expected to attend a rehearsal of the Academic Procession which will hold at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday, 21st October, 2018 at the University Stadium.
vii. It is compulsory for all graduands who will attend the Convocation Ceremony to participate in the Academic Procession and wear the approved academic outfits. Academic Gowns are limited and will be distributed on first come, first served basis.
viii. All graduands are expected to be formally dressed in full English wear (i.e. suit, shirt and tie for men and skirt suit/skirt and blouse or gown for ladies) OR full national dress.
ix. Graduands hiring Academic Gowns are expected to pay a refundable deposit of N2,500.00 (Two thousand, five hundred Naira) only in cash to their Faculty Officers OR submit to their respective Faculty Officers, a Guarantor Form duly completed by a staff member of the University. This payment is outside the non-refundable fee of N2,000.00 in (iii) (c) above, please.
x . All hired gowns should be returned by the graduands to their respective Faculty Officers not later than Wednesday, 24th October, 2018. Gowns returned after that date will attract a fine of Fifty Naira (N50.00) per day, which will be deducted from the refundable fee of N2,500.00.
MODE OF PAYMENT
i) Graduands should make their payments with Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Cards. The ATM cards acceptable for use are Master and Visa cards. Each graduand should ensure that the amount in their account is up to the value of the required convocation charges and prevailing bank charges before login into the “Unilorin Convocation Portal” for payment.
a) Based on (iv) a – c above, first degree graduands are to pay a total sum of Twenty thousand, eight hundred Naira (N=20,800.00), Higher Degree graduands (excluding Ph.D.) Fifteen thousand, eight hundred Naira (N15,800.00), while Ph.D.
graduands are to pay Fourteen thousand, eight hundred Naira (N14,800.00) only.
Candidates would be expected to pay the prevailing bank charges in addition to their charges.
Payment for the Convocation materials in (iii) a – g and iv (a – c) above shall commence from Thursday, 11th October, 2018. Graduands are advised to pay early so as to avoid last minute rush.
PROCUREMENT OF ACADEMIC GOWNS
Interested graduands are to note that while the purchase of the University’s academic gown is mandatory for Ph.D. graduands, it is optional for Master and First Degree graduands. However, the latter groups are encouraged to acquire the gowns for personal use as a mark of permanent identification with the University of Ilorin.
Graduands wishing to procure academic gowns are advised to contact Messrs Ola Dandy Tailors & Co., No. 33, Oke-Bola Road, Ibadan, on GSM No. +2348028990229/+2348059202500, Oluwhale Perfect Nigeria Enterprise, No. 7, Erinle Street, Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin, GSM No. +2348038954927 and Technical Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), University of Ilorin – 07038848812.
OTHER REQUIREMENT
On arrival on the campus, all graduands are required to register as members with the University of Ilorin Alumni Association at the National Alumni Secretariat, University of Ilorin. The University encourages its Alumni to be committed to their alma mater. To this end, release of certificate is dependent on evidence of registration.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
JAMB has announced that over 200,000 candidates, who applied into various tertiary institutions as first choice, have been offered admission in the 2018/2019 Academic Session. JAMB has also instructed at all those who have been given admission in their first choice institution should either accept or reject the admission on or before 16th Oct, 2018.
This findings was made known to us by The Head, Media and Information of the JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin. He also warned that candidates who fail to accept their admission before the above date, should consider such admission lost, as the board intends to mop up any admission spots for other interested candidates.
Mr. Benjamin further stated that admission for those who selected schools as 2nd choice will commence right after the conclusion of first choice admissions.
For detailed information on how to check, accept or reject admission from JAMB CAPS, please click here
Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service Cadets (DSSC) Recruitment form for the year 2018. Online Registration starts on 19 October 2018 and closes 16 November 2018. Application is free!!!
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is enlisting graduates and post-graduates for training as Direct Short Service Cadets.
Nigerian Air Force DSSC Recruitment Eligibility.
All applicants must be Nigerians, not less than 1.66m tall for male and not less than 1.63m tall for female. Applicants should be between 22 and 30 years by 30 September 2019 (22-35 for Consultants).
Nigerian Air Force DSSC Recruitment Qualifications.
Interested applicants must possess Bachelor’s Degree with second class Upper division or HND with Upper credit in the following fields:
a. Engineering: Software, Network, Computer, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Chemical, Satellite Communication, Satellite Control, Satellite Ground Station, Telecommunication, Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering.
b. Administration: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Television and Film Production, Sports, Music/Instrument Technology, Accounting, Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Economics, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply, Business Management.
c. IT/Sciences: Database/Network Administration, Web Developing, Network & Cyber Security, IT Robotics, GIS/Remote Sensing, Satellite Image Analyst, Data Telecommunication, Intelligence and Security Studies, Geography, Cartography, Astronomy, Cosmology, MET, ATCO and Fire, Statistics/Record Analyst, Physical & Health, Health Education & Human Kinetics, Biochemistry.
d. Education: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Arts, History and Languages namely French, German, Russian, Mandarin and Arabic languages.
e. Professions Allied to Medicine: Nutrition, Nursing, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Vet Medicine, Dental Techs/Therapists, Dietetics, Medical Laboratory science, Medical Records, Optometry, Preventive Health, Clinical Psychology, Radiography.
f. Medical Consultants: General Surgeons, Cardiothorasic Surgeons, Artorpedic Surgeon, Physicians, Paediatricians, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Anaesthetists.
g. Chaplaincy /Islamic Affairs: Theology, Arabic & Islamic Studies.
h. Legal Studies: Criminal, Constitutional, Procurement, Land and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Law.
CANDIDATES WITHOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED QUALIFICATIONS ARE NOT TO APPLY.
How to Apply for Nigerian Air Force DSSC Recruitment.
Interested applicants are to apply free of charge online at www.airforce.mil.ng.
Applicants are to print out the under listed documents after completion of application online;
Local Government Indigenship Form.
Attestation form.
Acknowledgment Form.
Serving Military personnel are to note that documents listed in a – c above are not applicable to them, however the special attestation form is to be filled by their current Unit Commander.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Online Registration Starts on 19 October 2018 and closes on 16 November 2018.
Multiple online application will be disqualified.
NAF online Registration and all other enlistment processes are free of charge and no payment should be made at any point throughout the Exercise.
The Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph of the signee. The signee is also to endorse his name and signature on the back of his passport photograph and that of the applicant.
For further information, see the instruction page on the website or call the following support lines: 09064145533, 08043440802 and 09055840142 or e-mail: careers@airforce.mil.ng
Saturday, October 6, 2018
This is to inform all undergraduates of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) that the management of the institution has announced the resumption date for the commencement of the 2018/2019 academic session.
The eventual commencement of the new session is on Monday 15th of October, 2018, while Resumption of students to campus is on Monday 29th of October, 2018.
Students should also note that payment of school fees would begin with immediate effect after the commencement of session, while hostel application would be transparently made available two weeks after resumption because of the renovations currently going on.
These resolutions were made after the Student Union’s exhaustive deliberations with the school management on how the convenience of the teeming students would be prioritized above other listed factors.
We wish all students a better and excellent session ahead.
Friday, October 5, 2018
UNICAL Admission List — The first batch admission list of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for the 2018/2019 academic session has been released.
The authorities of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have released the first batch admission list of successful candidates at the university last Post UTME screening exercise.
UNICAL admission list contains the names of candidates offered provisional admission into the various first degree programmes offered by the university.
Candidates who choose University of Calabar and sat for the 2018/2019 PUTME screening exercise are by this notice, advised to check their admission status online.
Check UNICAL Admission Lists.
Go to UNICAL admission status checking portal at http://myunical.edu.ng/post-utme/check-admission.aspx
Login with the JAMB Reg Number to access your UNICAL admission status.
Note:
Candidates whose names appear on this list are please advised to login to JAMB portal to either ACCEPT or REJECT their admission offers within 72 hours from the date of this publication, failure which the admission may be REVERSED .
Candidates whose names DO NOT appear on this list have either ACCEPTED their offers or are YET-TO-BE admitted.
Those YET-TO-BE admitted and whose scores fall within the approved cut-off mark with the required subject combination are advised to check the school portal regularly to know their admissions status.
Congratulations to all the candidates that made it to UNICAL admission list for the 2018/2019 academic year.
KWCOE admission list – The first batch NCE admission list of the Kwara State College of Education (KWCOE), Ilorin, for the 2018/2019 academic session is out.
The management of the Kwara State College of Education (KWCOE), Ilorin has released the admission list that contains the names of candidates offered provisional admission into the college various NCE programmes for the 2018/2019 academic session.
Check KWCOE, Ilorin Admission List.
a. Go to the college admission status checking portal at https://kwcoeilorin.edu.ng/portal/nce/nce_admission/.
b. Enter your UTME registration number where required.
c. Finally, click on ‘view status’ to check your KWCOE admission status.
Congratulations to all the newly admitted candidates.
Kwara State Polytechnic, KWARAPOLY academic calendar for the 2018/2019 academic session is out.
This is to inform all the students of the Kwara State Polytechnic (KWARAPOLY) that the management of the polytechnic has approved the Academic Calendar for the 2018/2019 academic session.
KWARAPOLY Academic Calendar.
Note to Mobile users: Scroll to the side to view all the contents in the table below:
FIRST SEMESTER 2018/2019 ACADEMIC SESSION
1All Returning Students Resume (Except SIWES Students)15/10/20182Registration for All Returning Students Begins15/10/20183Lectures for Returning Students Begin22/10/20184All new Students Resume29/10/20185Lectures Begin for New Students05/11/20186SIWES Students resume03/12/20187Lectures for SIWES Students Begin03/12/20188Registration closes for All Students10/12/20189Christmas Break22/12/18-02/01/201910All Students Resume for Lectures after Christmas Break02/01/201911Lecture ends for All Students10/02/201912Matriculation12/02/2019131st Semester Exams Begin for All Students25/02/2019141st Semester Exams End for All Students23/03/201915Conference Marking25/03/2019161st Semester Break25/03/19-21/04/2019 SECOND SEMESTER 2018/2019 1Resumption and Commencement of Lectures for All Students22/04/20192Lectures End for all Students06/07/201932nd Semester Exams Begin for All Students15/07/201942nd Semester Exams End for All Students10/08/20195Conference Marking19/08/19-06/09/196Consideration of 2018/2019 Sessional/Diploma Results30/09/20197End of 2018/2019 Session30/09/2019
