The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accredited 72 centres in Lagos State for the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The State Coordinator, Mr. Sunday Aladegbaye, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Lagos that 63 centres were accredited for the examination this year.
He said the increase indicated that more candidates were likely to participate in 2018 Computer Based UTME.
“Preparations are in top gear for the examination in the state.
“We have accredited 72 centres that have met our requirements for the conduct of the mock and the main examination in 2018.
“But this figure can increase,’’ Aladegbaye said.
He warned mischief makers to desist from setting up strange centres for registration to defraud innocent Nigerians.
“Experience has shown that some group of persons will create a strange website in the name of JAMB and be registering candidates to defraud them.
“This is misleading just as it is criminal.
“We also wish to reach out to candidates to go to only approved centres for their registration.
“We (JAMB) will not be accountable for anything that happens to them.’’
The JAMB official said the board would prosecute any person or group of persons caught operating any illegal or unaccredited registration centre for its examinations.
He said the board was prosecuting a fraudster in court for allegedly registering candidates for the 2017 UTME.
“He operated the centre at a place very close to our Lagos office on Ojora Way in Lagos.
“When he was caught, he did not show any remorse.
“We will continue with the case until justice is achieved, to act as a deterrent to others.
“We are a credible organisation and feel strongly that things should be done the right way and with due process.
“It is only logical that any person or persons willing to do business with JAMB should go through the right channel in order not to cause Nigerians pains,’’ Aladegbaye said.
Pregnancy at 19 changed my life – Lekki British School owner
Dr Abiodun Laja is the Executive Director of the Lekki British School, Lekki, Lagos. She started a private school at 27 and recently celebrated her 40th anniversary in the education sector. In this interview, she told SAMSON FOLARIN how becoming pregnant at 19 changed her career path and the challenges she had faced over the years
You started a private school at 27 at a time when such venture was a preserve of retired teachers. How did it happen?
Back in my secondary school days at St. Louis, Ibadan, I was good at mathematics and my father, who was an accountant, felt I would make a good accountant. Unfortunately, I had a baby immediately I left secondary school. My father was very angry with me and I was angry with myself as well. He took the baby from me at 11 months and I went to London to study. The early motherhood, however, changed my perception. While I was nursing the baby, my mind switched from being an accountant to education of children.
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Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme 2018.
Applications are now open for the Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme 2018.
Eligibility Criteria
THIS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME IS FOR LAGOS STATE INDIGENES ONLY STUDYING IN ANY TERTIARY INSTITUTION ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
1. All applicants must have gained full time admission into an accredited Nigerian tertiary Institution for postgraduate studies (Masters or Doctorate).
2. All Post-graduate applicants (Only applicable to Masters Degree applicants):
i. Where CGPA scale is 7.0 (e.g University of Ibadan) he /she must have graduated with a minimum of 4.9/7.0 at undergraduate level
ii. Where CGPA scale is 5.0 (e.g University of Lagos) he /she must have graduated a minimum of 3.5/5.0 at undergraduate level
3. All applicants must be in their first year or above (admitted on or before 2016/2017 academic session)
4. All applicants must have completed LASRRA Registration
5. All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective Oba
6. All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective local government
7. All applicants must purchase a Scholarship application form. (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship) through the Revenue Office of the Lagos State Scholarship Board.
8. All applicants must upload clear scanned copies of all documents to ascertain the genuineness of their claims. Documents like:
i. Admission Letter
ii. Valid ID Card
iii. Letter of identification from Oba
iv. Letter of identification from Local Government
v. SSCE result
vi. Lagos State Resident Registration Agency(LASSRA) registration card
vii. Passport Photograph (clear background not older than three months).
viii. Certificate or Result statement from school stating graduating results clearly
ix. NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
x. Masters Degree Certificate (PHD applicants only)
ix. Evidence of Consolidated Payment Confirmation Slip.
9. Shortlisted applicant must participate in a Computer Based Test to be conducted by Dragnet Solutions Limited in conjunction with Lagos State Scholarship Board.
10. Successful applicants will be contacted for oral interview
Guides for Applicants
1. Before you start this application, ensure you have purchased a Scholarship application form (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship) through the Revenue Office of the Lagos State Scholarship Board then secure your Voucher pin from the Scholarship Board office. Thereafter, have clear scanned copies of the following documents:
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Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
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Treasury receipt of N2,000 for the scholarship form
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Admission Letter
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Valid Identity Card
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SSCE certificate
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Letter of identification from Oba
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Letter of identification from Local Government
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LASSRA Registration card
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Certificate or Result statement from school stating graduating results clearly
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Evidence of Consolidated Payment Confirmation
2. Ensure that information are filled accurately to avoid mix up after application
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University of Alberta, Canada holds seminar in Lagos
The University of Alberta , Canada hold a workshop for final year and recent high school graduates at Digital Editions Conference Hall, Grace Court, Stillwaters Gardens Estate Road, Lekki, Lagos on Friday November 17, 2017 by 11 a.m.
It is one of Canada’s top five world clas universities, home to more than 500 graduate and 200 undergraduate programmes.
Mrs. Margaret Jibodu is the MD/CEO of Digital Editions, the representative of the university in Nigeria and a Canadian immigration consultant. According to her, the conference will provide parents and students with up-to-date materials and information as Canada has a high standard of university education recognised worldwide.
Source : Dailytrust
Lagos orders relocation of 64 private schools
Ex-Officio, League of Muslim School Proprietors in Lagos State, Sulaimon Anthonio (left); Chairman, Fatai Raheem; Guest Speaker and Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs Ronke Soyombo; and others at the LEAMSP’s school managers’ workshop.
The Lagos State government has directed 64 private primary and secondary schools to relocate because of their alleged non-conduciveness for human and educational activities. The number is from over 6,000 private schools operating across the state.
The Director-General, Office of Quality Assurance, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo who disclosed this at the annual school managers’ workshop organised by the League of Muslim School Proprietors (LEAMSP) in Ikeja, recently.
Soyombo said the affected schools were operating in either swampy or flooding areas or very dirty and poorly ventilated structures as well as in places totally unsafe for human beings.
Lagos takes fight against domestic violence
The Lagos State Government under Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), has commenced engagement of 5000 Primary and Secondary School Students on Child Rights and Child Abuse as well as all forms of sexual and domestic violence.
Source : Vanguard
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