NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES SEEKING ADMISSION INTO THE RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION

All candidates who chose the Rivers State University of Science and Technology during the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and have received notification to that effect from JAMB are hereby requested to take note of the following:-

i. The screening exercise for admission of candidates will be administered only on candidates who chose RSUST and have received notification to that effect from JAMB.

All candidates who chose the Rivers State University of Science and Technology during the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and have received notification to that effect from JAMB are hereby requested to take note of the following:-

i. The screening exercise for admission of candidates will be administered only on candidates who chose RSUST and have received notification to that effect from JAMB.

ii. Only candidates who scored 180 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are qualified for the screening exercise in all the Faculties of the University.

iii. Candidates must possess the basic five (5) O’ level credit passes in accordance with the University’s Entry Requirements (Faculty/Departmental) before applying for the screening exercise. It is mandatory that Candidates should upload their O ‘Level results and a scanned copy of their passport photograph. However, candidates who are awaiting their O’level results may apply but should so indicate.

iv. Candidates are expected to register for the screening exercise On-line by logging onto www.ust.edu.ng and making e-payment of Seven Thousand (N7, 000.00) Naira only, using Interswitch Verve enabled cards or using the Pay Direct Bank Branch option, comprising One Thousand (N1, 000.00) Naira Application fee, Four Thousand, five Hundred (N4, 500.00) Naira Test Fee, One Thousand, five Hundred (N1, 500.00) Naira for Computer Demonstration Exercise.

v. Candidates are to note that the mode of screening exercise is ELECTRONIC and SUBJECTIVE. It is important that candidates practice how to use the computer especially the use of mouse and keyboard before they turn up for the screening exercise. In addition, the Information Technology Centre (ITC) may be conducting a 1-week demonstration session for candidates prior to the date of the screening exercise.

vi. The registration for the screening exercise will start from Monday 13th June, 2016 and end on Friday 1 st July, 2016. SCHEDULE FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE The screening exercise will take place from Monday 4th July, 2016 to Tuesday 12th July, 2016 at the Information Technology Centre (ITC) of the University. Candidates are requested to please note that the screening exercise is as scheduled in the screening exercise slip they printed out after their On-line registration. The scheduled date, time and venue shall be indicated in the test slip. Consideration will not be given to candidates who fail to appear for the screening exercise on the scheduled date and time. All candidates for the screening exercise are required to come to the Venue with their test slip printed out during the On-line registration.

Candidates should note that GSM phones WILL NOT BE ALLOWED into the hall during the screening exercise. Parents, Guardians and Well-wishers are advised to stay away from the venue of the screening exercise. Candidates must report at the test venue one (1) hour before the scheduled time on their test slip. Further details about the screening exercise can be obtained on-line at www.ust.edu.ng. It is important to note that the names of successful candidates for admission shall be published on the same site ( www.ust.edu.ng .). We wish all candidates a successful screening exercise. (Sgd) D.C. ODIMABO (MRS.) Registrarii Only candidates who scored 180 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are qualified for the screening exercise in all the Faculties of the University.

iii. All candidates who chose the Rivers State University of Science and Technology during the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and have received notification to that effect from JAMB are hereby requested to take note of the following:-

i. The screening exercise for admission of candidates will be administered only on candidates who chose RSUST and have received notification to that effect from JAMB.

All candidates who chose the Rivers State University of Science and Technology during the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and have received notification to that effect from JAMB are hereby requested to take note of the following:-

i. The screening exercise for admission of candidates will be administered only on candidates who chose RSUST and have received notification to that effect from JAMB.

ii. Only candidates who scored 180 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are qualified for the screening exercise in all the Faculties of the University.

iii. Candidates must possess the basic five (5) O’ level credit passes in accordance with the University’s Entry Requirements (Faculty/Departmental) before applying for the screening exercise. It is mandatory that Candidates should upload their O ‘Level results and a scanned copy of their passport photograph. However, candidates who are awaiting their O’level results may apply but should so indicate.

iv. Candidates are expected to register for the screening exercise On-line by logging onto www.ust.edu.ng and making e-payment of Seven Thousand (N7, 000.00) Naira only, using Interswitch Verve enabled cards or using the Pay Direct Bank Branch option, comprising One Thousand (N1, 000.00) Naira Application fee, Four Thousand, five Hundred (N4, 500.00) Naira Test Fee, One Thousand, five Hundred (N1, 500.00) Naira for Computer Demonstration Exercise.

v. Candidates are to note that the mode of screening exercise is ELECTRONIC and SUBJECTIVE. It is important that candidates practice how to use the computer especially the use of mouse and keyboard before they turn up for the screening exercise. In addition, the Information Technology Centre (ITC) may be conducting a 1-week demonstration session for candidates prior to the date of the screening exercise.

vi. The registration for the screening exercise will start from Monday 13th June, 2016 and end on Friday 1 st July, 2016. SCHEDULE FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE The screening exercise will take place from Monday 4th July, 2016 to Tuesday 12th July, 2016 at the Information Technology Centre (ITC) of the University. Candidates are requested to please note that the screening exercise is as scheduled in the screening exercise slip they printed out after their On-line registration. The scheduled date, time and venue shall be indicated in the test slip. Consideration will not be given to candidates who fail to appear for the screening exercise on the scheduled date and time. All candidates for the screening exercise are required to come to the Venue with their test slip printed out during the On-line registration. Candidates should note that GSM phones WILL NOT BE ALLOWED into the hall during the screening exercise.

Parents, Guardians and Well-wishers are advised to stay away from the venue of the screening exercise. Candidates must report at the test venue one (1) hour before the scheduled time on their test slip. Further details about the screening exercise can be obtained on-line at www.ust.edu.ng. It is important to note that the names of successful candidates for admission shall be published on the same site ( www.ust.edu.ng .). We wish all candidates a successful screening exercise. (Sgd) D.C. ODIMABO (MRS.) Registrarii Only candidates who scored 180 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are qualified for the screening exercise in all the Faculties of the University.

vii. Candidates must possess the basic five (5) O’ level credit passes in accordance with the University’s Entry Requirements (Faculty/Departmental) before applying for the screening exercise. It is mandatory that Candidates should upload their O ‘Level results and a scanned copy of their passport photograph. However, candidates who are awaiting their O’level results may apply but should so indicate.

iv Candidates are expected to register for the screening exercise On-line by logging onto www.ust.edu.ng and making e-payment of Seven Thousand (N7, 000.00) Naira only, using Interswitch Verve enabled cards or using the Pay Direct Bank Branch option, comprising One Thousand (N1, 000.00) Naira Application fee, Four Thousand, five Hundred (N4, 500.00) Naira Test Fee, One Thousand, five Hundred (N1, 500.00) Naira for Computer Demonstration Exercise. v Candidates are to note that the mode of screening exercise is ELECTRONIC and SUBJECTIVE. It is important that candidates practice how to use the computer especially the use of mouse and keyboard before they turn up for the screening exercise. In addition, the Information Technology Centre (ITC) may be conducting a 1-week demonstration session for candidates prior to the date of the screening exercise.

vi The registration for the screening exercise will start from Monday 13th June, 2016 and end on Friday 1 st July, 2016. SCHEDULE FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE The screening exercise will take place from Monday 4th July, 2016 to Tuesday 12th July, 2016 at the Information Technology Centre (ITC) of the University. Candidates are requested to please note that the screening exercise is as scheduled in the screening exercise slip they printed out after their On-line registration. The scheduled date, time and venue shall be indicated in the test slip. Consideration will not be given to candidates who fail to appear for the screening exercise on the scheduled date and time. All candidates for the screening exercise are required to come to the Venue with their test slip printed out during the On-line registration. Candidates should note that GSM phones WILL NOT BE ALLOWED into the hall during the screening exercise.

Parents, Guardians and Well-wishers are advised to stay away from the venue of the screening exercise. Candidates must report at the test venue one (1) hour before the scheduled time on their test slip. Further details about the screening exercise can be obtained on-line at www.ust.edu.ng. It is important to note that the names of successful candidates for admission shall be published on the same site ( www.ust.edu.ng .). We wish all candidates a successful screening exercise. (Sgd) D.C. ODIMABO (MRS.) Registrar....

N-Power Programs For Unemployed Graduates

What is N-Power?

Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development. Despite the current high level of unemployment, harnessing Nigeria’s young demography through appropriate skill development efforts provides an opportunity to achieve inclusion and productivity within the country.  Large-scale skill development is the main policy thrust of the N-Power Programme.

N-Power is also linked to the Federal Government’s policies in the economic, employment and social development arenas.  N-Power addresses the challenge of youth unemployment by providing a structure for large scale and relevant work skills acquisition and development while linking its core and outcomes to fixing inadequate public services and stimulating the larger economy. The modular programmes under N-Power will ensure that each participant will learn and practice most of what is necessary to find or create work. The N-Power Teacher Corp involves a massive deployment of 500,000 trained graduates who will assist to improve the inadequacies in our public services in education, health and civic education.  Some of these graduates will also help in actualising Nigeria’s economic and strategic aspirations of achieving food security and self-sufficiency.

N-Power will also be a platform for diversifying the economy. N-Power is preparing young Nigerians for a knowledge economy where, equipped with world-class skills and certification, they become innovators and movers in the domestic and global markets. Nigeria will have a pool of software developers, hardware service professionals, animators, graphic artists, building services professionals, artisans and others. N-Power also focuses on providing our non-graduates with relevant technical and business skills that enhance their work outlook and livelihood.

In sum, N-Power is segmented as follows:

N-Power Teachers Corps- 500,000 graduates
N-Power Knowledge – 25,000 non-graduates
N-Power Build- 75,000 non-graduates


Who Can Apply?

Requirements

N-Power aspires to provide a platform where most Nigerians can access skills acquisition and development. At this time however, the initial modular programmes in N-Power are designed for Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35. You will need to meet the minimum requirements (if any) for your respective programme. Generally, selection is based:

on your expression of a genuine interest in whichever area you decide;
passing the relevant tests;
your willingness to push yourself beyond your comfort zone; and
ability to show a flair to develop all the skills you need to be the best you can be.
While there are fixed requirements along the way, we will be relying on you to take ownership of the process and take the lead in shaping your route, by making the most of the training that you will receive.

For the purposes of N-Power, Graduate means having a minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Bachelors Degree from a higher institution.


N-Power Teacher Corps Programmes

The N-Power Teacher Corps  will engage and train 500,000 young unemployed graduates. It is a paid volunteering programme of a 2 year duration. The 500,000 graduates under the N-Power Corps programme will get computing devices that will contain information necessary for their specific engagement, as well as information for their continuous training and development. Participants will provide teaching, instructional, and advisory solutions in 4 key areas.

MATTERS ARISING (NYSC 2016)

The

Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has rejected the June 13 date fixed for the National Youth Service Corps 2016/17 Batch A (Stream II) orientation course.

In a statement Thursday, the group said the date coincided with Muslim corps members’ Ramadan fasting.

“It is illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional for NYSC to hold camp at a time when its Muslim members will be deprived of their freedom of worship and the liberty to practice their creed without fear,” MURIC said in the statement issued by its Director, Ishaq Akintola.

“This planned camp is exclusive, discriminatory and parochial.”

The new date was fixed after several postponements and cancellations, prompting rumours that the programme had been scrapped.

But the NYSC in a statement said the date was fixed after President Muhammadu Buhari approved and released funds for the scheme.

The NYSC orientation programme would run from June 13 to June 29 nationwide.

MURIC noted that any Nigerian institution dealing with schedules and programmes is expected to consider the dates and periods of important festivals, rituals and religious practices.

“This should form the core of its logistics. It is our humble opinion that NYSC headquarters has failed in its strategic planning by allowing its next camp to clash with the Ramadan period,” said Mr. Akintola, a professor.

“What happened to 21st May, 2016, which was the date earlier picked for the orientation?

“We do not want to believe that the shift was deliberately planned to coincide with the Ramadan season with a view to excluding prospective Muslim corpers.

“MURIC is not trying to indulge Muslim youths. Fasting is no joke and it certainly cannot be combined with the physical challenges which characterize the NYSC camp.”

The Muslim group also noted that eligible Muslim graduates would want to be part of the service but “the obstacles standing in their way are gargantuan”.

“Firstly, morning drills in NYSC camps are known to be rigorous and the soldiers in charge will not take excuses,” Mr. Akintola said.

“Dehydration sets in later in the day particularly in the hotter regions of Nigeria. Ramadan period is therefore not the best time to hold NYSC orientation camp.

“Secondly, adequate sahuur (early morning meal taken approximately between 4 am and 5.15 am) cannot be guaranteed in the NYSC camp. Neither can the futuur (meal taken at sunset to break fast ) be timely as camp schedules are bound to ignore and subsume this very important period.

“Thirdly, attending orientation camp and partaking in the energy-sapping activities on empty stomach is an indubitable invitation to health crisis. NYSC may therefore be inviting Muslim corpers to step on landmines in the planned orientation camp if it holds as presently scheduled.”

The fourth issue, Mr. Akintola, continued, is the spiritual angle.

Mr. Akintola said fasting is compulsory for every Muslim adult, adding that any obstacle put in the way of Muslims to make it impossible for them to fast is an encroachment on their fundamental human right and a flagrant violation of Nigerian Constitution.

“There is more to Ramadan than ordinary fasting,” he said.

“That is on the surface. The whole month of Ramadan is a period of spiritual dedication. There are so many other spiritual exercises in which Muslims engage, the tafsiir (exegesis of the Qur’an) session, the taraawih (late evening supererogatory prayers) and nawaafil (night supererogatory prayers).

“Only the deep can call to the deep. All these cannot be possible in the NYSC camp.”

Source:http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/205027-muslim-group-rejects-new-nysc-date-says-corps-members-fasting.html

GLO INTRODUCES THE CHEAPEST SMARTPHONE PLANS EVER

The data war between the major telecom companies in Nigeria just got a little more interesting, with the announcement of the most juicy data bundles ever by Globacom Nigeria LTD.

Now here is a detailed list of the new data bundles introduced by GLO;

Plan Name	Price (N)	Data Volume	Validity	SMS to 127	USSD Code
Always Micro	1,000	2GB	30 Days	53	*127*53#
My Phone	2,000	6GB	30 Days	55	*127*55#
So Special	2,500	10GB	30 Days	58	*127*58#
Always Macro	3,000	12GB	30 Days	54	*127*54#
N4,000Data Plan	4,000	18GB	30 Days	59	*127*59#
Always Min	5,000	24GB	30 Days	11	*127*2#
Always Max	8,000	48GB	30 Days	12	*127*1#
Silver	10,000	11GB	30 Days	15	*127*11#
Gold	15,000	60GB	30 Days	16	*127*12#
Platinum	18,000	90GB	30 Days	17	*127*13#

ENJOY A WHOOPING 11.5GB WITH JUST N1,000 (MTN STARTPACK)

Yes is simply but they are procedures which you have to follow, see them below:

First of all, You need to buy new MTN STARTPACK sim, then get it registered and allow the sim to be activated before you start using. Immediately the sim get activated then you will receive Welcome message from MTN and they will also tell you to recharge with N100 airtime and you will given N500 bonus for data and call. Now proceed with recharging with N100 then you will given theN500 bonus.The N500 bonus can be use for both calling and data purposed but you don't need the calling aspect because if you used the bonus for calling then is going to affect the hidden treasury on the MTN STARTPACK.The N500 bonus you received on N100recharged will fectch you1GB of data and your N100will still be INTACT. Are you surprise? oh no don't be because is real. MTN is crazy, lol.On every N100 recharged, You will be given N500bonus and this N500bonus will fetch you 1GB worth of data to browse and download files online. When browsing and downloading, check your balance with *556# and you will see that your N100is smiling there then check your bonus balance with*559*17# and you will see that the browsing data is been charged from the bonus data. Note: The 500% bonus you airtime receive valid for 3 days.Now, let say you recharged like 10 times with N100 then that means you already used 10GB worth of data and your N1000 will still be intact. So, since the tariff can't transfer airtime then you can use the N1000 to activate MTN 1.5GB. Note: Don't finish the N500 bonus before you top up another N100, You can recharge another N100 onces your bonus data reach N50 in other to avoid story that touches the heart. LolWhen you exhaust the 1.5GB you bought with N1000 then you can start loading  another round of the N100 airtime and keep reapting the above method. 
Note: After 6 months you will stop receiving the bonus on your recharges and the system will automatically migrate you to MTN Start park tariff plan.

Summary Of The MTN 11.5GB For N1000

1. Get new MTN STARTPACK sim

2. Register it and wait for it to activate

3. Recharged N100 and you will given N500 bonus to call and browse 

4. Ignored using it for calling then use it only for browsing only.

5. N500 bonus will give you 1GB data 

6. 10 times rechareged of N100 will give you 10GB data and your N1000 will be untouched

7. You can use the N1000 to later call or activated MTN 1.5GB for N1000

8. Keep doing this until 6 months complete because the 500% bonus stops after 6 Months.


MTN Nigeria StartPack Tariff

Supported Devices

√ Android Devices
√ IOS devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
√ Symbian devices
√ Windows Phone
√ Java phones
√ PC ( laptop, desktop)

Does MTN Nigeria StartPack Tariff Support All Sim Cards?

This is one of MTN Nigeria cheapest means of internet data offer ever, but unfortunately, it does not support all MTN SIM Card. You will have to get a new MTN sim card to activate this plan. This means, if your Sim card is above 6 months, this plan will not work for you.

This Package works on all device with issues. Am currently posting this content via MTN 500% bonus. 

MTN NIGERIA SEMI-MAGIC SIM ACTIVATION PROCEDURE

MTN Magic sim is back with a little
different
settings that varies from the old one….
==>Note:this tweak used to work a long time
ago but it was risen from the dead..
==>No much talk… ==>#Procedures:
==>1.)Recharge your line with #100 airtime,or
make sure you have up to #100 in your
sim…Note:your account must be 100.00kb to
do
this,also make sure you don’t have data or mb in
your sim anywhere else..
==>2.)Now buy a daily data plan of 30mb
which
costs #100 by dailing *131#,then keep
pressing 1 till you buy the plan
==>3.)your #100 would be deducted and you
will
be given the 30mb…your account should be
left
up with 0.00kb including all your data.. ==>4.)Now
browse or download with the
30mb a
little,leave only 4 or 5 mb remaining..
==>5.)Now remove your sim from your
phone,make sure you marked the time you
subscribed for the plan. ==>6.)then do not insert it
back again after
24hrs but should be 5minutes ahead.let’s say
you sub at 10:05am,mark the time,after you
have left 5 or 4mb remaining,remove the sim
and
insert it back the following morning by 10:00am..
==>Note:it should be 5 minutes ahead,i
repeat,5
minutes ahead..an eg was just given there..
==>7.)Now when you insert back your sim by
10:00am,quickly rush and browse a little with your
remaining megabytes..
==>8.just keep browsing but don’t download
with
it.
==>9.keep browsing till the sub expires.
==>10.)you will recieve a confirmation message
saying,your 30mb daily sub has expired,bla
bla
bla..(good luck,your magic sim has been
activated)
==>11.)if you do not get the response when it has
reached the time it suppose to
expire,GOodluck too,your magic sim has been
activated.
==>12.)it would make MTN to think you are
still
using your 30mb sub and by doing that it would
become unlimited..
==>#just keep browsing and downloading,start
flexing..
==>#But note:This tweak has a weak point…
==>#Do not off your data connection when it has
been activated,or do not let your phone go off
and on
==>#cause if you do,the magic would be
automatically deactivated..
==>You will have to do it again,,it’s just matter
of leaving your phone on steady.

THERE WILL BE NO UTME IN OAU SAYS MANAGEMENT

The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have stated that the school will not conduct UTME as directed by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The management of the University said it will not go against the directive of the federal government that all universities should not conduct post UTME.
This decision was made public by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Olanrewaju Abiodun.

He stressed that “OAU is owned by the federal government, therefore the school will not conduct Post UTME since all higher institutions in the country have been directed not to do so”
He however did not state which process will be used to admit new students into the University for the next academic session.

This development is not however shocking because a few days ago, the Federal Government announced that henceforth universities are no longer authorized by law to conduct UTME. Following this new development, the Federal Government has also pegged the general cut off mark for JAMB at 180.

It means that before any candidate can gain admission into any University, such a candidate must score a minimum of 180 in JAMB...

AT LAST FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SCRAPS UTME

The Federal Government has scrapped post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, as a pre-condition to gaining admission into universities in the country. The government and stakeholders in education sector also pegged 180 as benchmark for 2016 admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to improve quality of education in Nigeria. ‎

These decisions were reached at the 2016 Combined Policy Meeting on Admissions to Universities, Polytechnics and other higher institutions in Nigeria. The Minister of Education ,  Malam Adamu Adamu, while declaring open ‎the meeting, said since the federal government and stakeholders had confidence in the examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriulation Board, JAMB, there was no need for other examinations to be conducted by universities after JAMB exams.

He said: “As far as I am concerned, the nation has confidence in what JAMB is doing, the universities should not be holding another examinations and if the universities have any complain against JAMB, let them bring it and then we address it. ”But if JAMB is qualified enough to conduct tests and they have conducted test, then there will be no need to conduct another test for students to gain admission.

Fuel Susidy Removal And Its Current Effect On The Nigerian Economy

A few days ago, the Federal government of Nigeria removed petrol subsidy. What this means is that government will no longer pay part of the cost of importing fuel into the country. Meaning it is now an open market where petrol marketers import fuel at whatever cost, and sell at a price not higher than the official pump price.

According to the minister of petroleum resources Ibe Kachikwu, the new pump price for premium motor spirit popularly known as petrol  is now N145 per liter, as against the usual N87 per litre of petrol. Though mixed reactions has trailed the removal of fuel subsidy at a time the Nigerian economy is struggling to find its feet, the reality on ground is that the prices of goods and services has tripled in the last few days.

Popular economists have even predicted that the prices of goods and services will continue to rise until such a time that majority of the masses will no longer be able to afford basic necessities. This is indeed a very dark time in the history of the most populous black nation in Africa.

It is the believe of many analysts that things may degenerate to a level the poor masses will have no other option but to revolt against the current government, if nothing is done urgently to alleviate the sufferings of the vast majority out there. But until then, the future remains bleak for the African giant.