However, as stated in the Government White Paper on the recommendation of the Ministerial Committee, other factors aide from government inactivity, contributed largely to the demise of the bank.
Some of the findings in this respect are as follows: A cross section of Nigerian University graduates Some of the findings A total of 225 number of staff were verified to be on payroll of the bank extant civil servant rules and procedures were observed not to have been followed in the appointment/transfer/secondment, promotion, confirmation and discipline of some of the staff of the bank. Some staff were abysmally stagnated for too long. A total of 49, current pensioners; 17 referred pensioners and 6 classified as pensioners outside unified Pension Scheme were verified.
Dangote Cement awards scholarships
A total of 100 students in various tertiary institutions and 15 pupils benefitted from the company’s gesture. The beneficiaries are from the Ewekoro and Yewa North Local Government areas of the state.
The Manager of the Ibese Plant, Armando Martinez, said the gesture was part of the company’s resolve to encourage the young ones to go to school and in return, to rebuild their respective communities.
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.
Full article: https://punchng.com/ptdf-stops-petroleum-scholarship-programmes-extension/
University of Alberta, Canada is offering its Centenary Scholarships
The University of Alberta, Canada is offering its Centenary Scholarships to students who would like to pursue undergraduate studies in the university.
The aim of the scholarships is to financially support international students who want to pursue an undergraduate degree program.
The University of Alberta is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was founded by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta, and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president.
Worth
Variable from $20,000; payable over four years
Eligibility Criteria
- Students on a Study Permit with superior academic achievement entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta.
- Selection is based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership qualities based on involvement in extracurricular and community activities.
- Renewal of funding for the second, third, and fourth years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a full normal course load at the University of Alberta while studying on a Study Permit.
Guides for Applicants
- In order to apply for scholarships, you must first apply for admission to a degree program at the University of Alberta. After applying for admission in the university, you will receive a CCID and password. You will use the CCID and Password to access the scholarship application portal.
- To access the scholarship application portal, applicants are to visit the online portal with their CCID and password to have access and apply for the scholarship.
- If you are experiencing difficulties accessing the Major International Scholarship application, please contact the University via the email: awards@ualberta.ca
- Please note that before you apply for the scholarship, you must have applied for admission to a degree program at the University of Alberta.
Deadline
18th December, 2017