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.
Full article: https://punchng.com/ptdf-stops-petroleum-scholarship-programmes-extension/
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.
Register http://codelagos.org/out-of-school-student-registration/
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)
Register http://codelagos.org/out-of-school-student-registration/
LAUTECH threatens to resume strike
Workers at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) on Wednesday threatened the Oyo State government and its Osun state counterpart that it will resume its strike action in two weeks time, if the states refuse to fulfill it’s agreement with the union.
Edo, UK universities start student exchange
Edo University, Iyamho and Sunderland University, United Kingdom have signed an agreement on a students exchange programme.
Speaking with journalists, the Director of International Studies, Sunderland University, Ian Moody, who led a delegation to Edo University, said the partnership would benefit both students and staff, as Sunderland provides a multi-culture community for staff and students.
FCMB begins education exhibitions
First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has announced its nationwide programme, put together to guide Nigerians who wish to study abroad on how to prepare and get necessary support from the bank, colleges and universities abroad, as well as the lender’s technical partners.
The support, known as Education Advisory Service (EAS), which includes overseas admission information services, school fees remittance, school living allowances and travel fares, loans to support school fees payments, visa process, travels and examination preparation, is part of the bank’s contribution to quality education for national development.
Full article: https://guardian.ng/business-services/fcmb-begins-education-exhibitions/
Lawmaker seeks ICT education in schools
The senator representing the Lagos East District at the Senate, Gbenga Ashafa, has said education without Information Communication Technology is inadequate.
The senator, who spoke on Friday at the handing over of computers and furniture to the Orimedu Community High School, Orimedu, in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State, said the need for ICT in Nigerian schools and the ability to use computers effectively must become an essential part of education.
He said, “In Nigeria of today, if we take a look at our primary and secondary schools, we will notice that chalkboard and textbooks still dominate classroom activities; there is a need for a change in the status quo.
“With the high demand for computer literacy, especially by employers, we must ensure that our children have access to computers right from primary school for development of their ICT skills.”
He said he had decided to provide the necessary tools to acquire computer skills in schools in his constituent to boost ICT education.
Full article : http://punchng.com/lawmaker-seeks-ict-education-in-schools/
NYSC opens portal to begin registration for 2018 Batch ‘B’ mobilisation exercise
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has said that it will open its online registration portal for the 2018 Batch ‘B’ mobilisation exercise on Tuesday.
In an advert published in Daily Trust newspaper page 33 of Monday, 9th July 2018 the agency said that all prospective corps members,”i.e Nigerians who have graduated from universities and mono/polytechnics both at home and abroad” to register for the mobilisation exercise between Tuesday, 10th July and 16th July, 2018.”
Kadpoly suspends HOD over academic corruption
Kaduna Polytechnic has suspended a head of department for academic corruption.
The unnamed lecturer is said to have taken money from students and allowed them to have their scripts after examination so as to copy answers from the marking scheme.
KadPoly rector Idris Bugaje disclosed this in interview with Daily Trust correspondent.
Bugaje who took office last October introduced the Policy and Transparency Unit (PTU). The unit he said helps to improve the system on a continuous basis as well as check both academic and financial corruption, which he said has eaten deep into the fabrics of the Polytechnic.
According to him, the unit also checks exam malpractice. “We have discovered a lot of malpractices going in the system. Lecturers including heads of departments collecting money from students and allowing them to have their scripts after examination so as to copy from the marking scheme in order to get an ‘A’. One HOD has already been suspended for that and he is been investigated, his case will go to the governing council very soon,”
Full Article : https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/kadpoly-suspends-hod-over-academic-corruption-259963.html
NAUS urges FG to build technology hubs
The National Association of University Students has urged the Federal Government to support entrepreneurship by building technology hubs for graduates and students across the country, where new skills and innovations could be learnt.
The NAUS Chair of Presidents, Solomon Adodo, stated this in Abuja at a press briefing on Friday, noting that the establishment of such technology hubs was an effective way to reduce poverty and unemployment in the country.
Adodo said there must be public-private partnership to drive development in the country, adding that the briefing was also to recognise one of the “country’s most innovative private investors and Managing Director of Jamub Group of Companies, Jacob Momoh.”
Full article : http://punchng.com/naus-urges-fg-to-build-technology-hubs-for-graduates/
Obasanjo begins work at NOUN
Former President of Nigeria, Dr Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday resumed work at the Abeokuta, Ogun State study centre of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) as a students’ facilitator.
Obasanjo met with two final-year undergraduate students of Christian Theology assigned to him by the University for Supervision. The two students are Elijah Egehedi-Oke and Toriola Abigael.
Obasanjo was appointed recently as a facilitator – an academic counsel for students – by the management of NOUN.
Obasanjo recently bagged a PhD on Christian Theology from NOUN making him the first PhD holder from the university.(NAN)
