PTDF stops petroleum scholarship programmes’ extension
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund has put an end to requests for extension of the petroleum scholarship programmes that are funded by the agency.
According to the PTDF, scholars must henceforth complete their programmes within the stipulated time, as the fund will no longer condone any form of extension, “except in extenuating circumstances.”
The agency’s Executive Secretary, Aliyu Gusau, who disclosed this at the 2018\\2019 PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme for MSc and PhD scholars under the United Kingdom Strategic Partnership in Abuja on Monday, told the beneficiaries that the fund would not be liable for any extension beyond the recommended periods.
He said, “We won’t accept requests for extension anymore from scholars. This means that you must finish within the stipulated time, which is about 36 months for PhD scholars and something a bit similar for those going for MSc programmes. The PTDF will not accept extension requests except in extenuating circumstances.
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Lagos State Govt. wants to teach over 1 million Lagosians how to code before the Year 2020
Registration Closes July 31, 2018.Classes Begin Aug 6, 2018.
Duration: 6 weeks
Locations Include Apapa, Epe, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ilupeju, Ipaja, Isolo, Lekki/Ajah, Meiran, Onikan, Surulere and Yaba.
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Courses Available
1. Introduction to Programming with Python
This course delivers a thorough & foundational introduction to programming and usage of the main building blocks of Python to create applications.
Topics include all major data and control structures, usage patterns, control flow, and Object Oriented Programming, which extend onto building more complex applications using software development techniques.
2. Introduction to Programming with Java
This course is aimed at newcomers to the Java language, and will offer you the fundamentals on how to read, understand, and create your own programs, in the most popular programming language, globally.
It will provide a stable platform, which you can use to branch into more, advanced Java programming, or apply your newfound knowledge to other languages.
3. Web Design
This is an introductory course on the fundamental technologies that make up the web, explored using the programming language that emerged with the birth of interactive web we know . The learner will walk away with not only the skillset to implement their own web site, but also the underlying knowledge that will undergird their creative initiative as they pursue more exciting projects.
In this course, students will explore the development of the interactive web that we now see. Taking a deliberately slow pace through the basics of web development; this course is targeted as those trying to grasp the fundamental technologies that underpin our digital world, while assuming as little knowledge of programming possible
4. Introduction to Blockchain Technology
(Must have prior coding experience)
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Transfer forms into JSS2 and SS1 now available- Lagos State Ministry of Education
Transfer forms into JSS2 and SS1 classes in public secondary schools in Lagos State are now available for sale until August 17, 2018.
A statement by the Lagos State Ministry of Education noted that screening for pupils seeking transfer into the two classes has been scheduled for August 27, 2018 in the Six Education Districts by 9.00am.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs Adebunmi Adekanye, who made this known at the Conference Room of Ministry of Education, said that applicants are first to obtain clearance slips from the Office of Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary in charge of the districts of the schools of choice to ensure that there is vacancy.
She said application forms could be obtained and returned to the office of the TG/PS for a fee N5, 000 payable to any Skye Bank Branch.
Mrs Adekanye said the JSS2 applicants are to attach their second and third term examination results of their J.S.S 1 class while those seeking transfer into SS.1 are to attach their Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E) number.
In addition, all applicants are to attach evidence of three years’ tax payment of their parents or guardians, Photocopy of LASSRA Identity Card and application form receipt.
The Permanent Secretary said Model Colleges/Upgraded Schools are excluded from the transfers