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Post by Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson This is to inform the University Community and others that the Pre-Science Unit has commenced the sale of application forms for 2017/2018 Pre-Science Programme. The form can be purchased in any of the banks on campus at a cost of N8, 000.00 (Eight Thousand naira) only. Sale of application forms commences on 25th October, 2017 and ends on 29th December, 2017. The Pre-Science Programme is only for candidates who are interested in the following Faculties/ Departments;....&#160 i) Faculty of Bio-Sciences a. Department of Botany b. Department of Parasitology & Entomology c. Department of Zoology d. Department of Applied Biochemistry e. Department of Applied Micro-biology and Brewing. ii.) Faculty of Physical Sciences a. Department of Geological Sciences b. Department of Mathematics c. Department of Computer Sciences d. Department of Statistics e. Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry f. Department of Pure and Industrial P...

Post by Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson The Nnamdi Azikiwe University hereby informs all candidates who applied for Direct Entry into the University, and all candidates who applied for admission into its affiliate institutions (both through UTME and Direct Entry) that registration for the screening exercise will commence on Tuesday 31st of October 2017. 1. ELIGIBILITY: a. Candidates who applied for the Direct entry admission into Nnamdi Azikiwe University OR Candidates who applied to any of the affiliate institutions (for both Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry admission) including : i. Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, Anambra State ii. Enugu State College of Education (Technical) Enugu State iii. Pope John Paul Seminary Okpuno, Anambra State iv. Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Delta State are eligible to apply. b. The general cut-off mark is 180 for all UTME candidates. 2. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: a. Registration starts on Tu...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Senate has approved the Calendar for 2017/2018 academic session for regular students as follows: FIRST SEMESTER 1. Monday, November 20, 2017: - "All students return and commence/continue payment of fees and Registration process." 2. Monday, November 27, 2017: "Lectures commence for all Students" 3. Wednesday, November 29, 2017: "Senate Meeting" 4. Monday, December 11, 2017 – Wed. Dec. 13, 2017: "Orientation of New Students" 5. Friday, December 22, 2017 - Tue. Jan. 2, 2018: "Christmas Break" 6. Wednesday, January 3, 2018: "Lectures Continue" 7. Friday, January 12, 2018: "Matriculation Ceremonies" 8. Wednesday, January 31, 2018: "Senate Meeting" 9. Monday, January 29, - Friday, Feb. 2, 2018: "University-wide Quiz" 10. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018: "Senate Meeting" 11. Monday, Feb. 26 – Friday March 2, 2018: "Revision ...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson We are pleased to inform you that the 2017/2018 second batch admission list for HND Oko poly has been released. Candidates who have applied for HND in Oko poly can now check their admission status. To check for admissions status candidates can follow the link : http://portal.federalpolyoko.edu.ng/Modules/Admissions/CheckAdmissionStatus.aspx or   click here   Select Admission year e.g 2017/2018 Enter your application number. Click submit to view application or admission status.

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka (Unizik) has called on students who are yet to complete their post UTME registration to proceed to the portal to complete this process. This information is only for those who are yet to submit their registration or stopped their registration at any point. The students are to hurry with the information as it will close by 2nd of October (Monday) 2017. Their post UTME exam will commence by 8am on the 3rd of October 2017. We equally advice applicants to be present at their venues as early as possible.

Scene of the accident By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson This is quite heartbreaking. A young lady identified as Chinonso from Mbano in Imo State and a resident of Abuja – has left her family and friends in sorrow following her tragic demise. The young lady was journeying to Awka, Anambra State to sit for her Post UTME Examination in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka UNIZIK when she met her end on Sunday September 24th 2017. It was gathered that she had a fatal accident along Kogi road, while she was in one “IFESINACHI BUS”approaching South East. She was among the two people who died, along side one man, while others were rushed to the hospital. We in Campusgistars pray for safety of students as they write their exams, we also use this medium to ask bus drivers to be careful and adhere to speed limit. May her soul rest in peace!

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson This series is beginning to be almost regular, however I would love to appreciate your efforts and if I got feed backs from you about these "better student" write ups. Now let's get straight to business. People live a double life as we have discussed in our last article. But its worse when you lead a negated double life. A negated life is a pattern of life that is led against the societal norm, laws, regulation and sometimes culture of the community. Usually a negative person see life and happenings within from a negative light. They do mostly view things wrongly. They take the wrong way of life, and detach value from things they do or others do. They are scared sometimes to take positive steps in life and often discourage people who gear towards positivity In higher institution a negative person is almost easy to find as water is. They miss classes, often party even in the wrong times. One time I attended a parent teachers meeting ...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson IMO state University has announced for entry into its JUPEB (Joint University Preparatory Examination Board) programme. Making this announcement in its website, the institution has invited all qualified candidates to apply for the programme which would lead to a direct entry admission into Imo State University and any other JUPEB affiliated institution in the country. The students who would apply for this programme is to posses WEAC, NECO, or NABTEB in not more than two sitting. Which must include English and Mathematics. Candidaites will offer three subjects which are relevant to the course of the applicant. Candidates are to ensure that the subject combination meets up admission requirements into IMO State University and any other JUPEB affiliated institution in the country and abroad. Method of Application Visit the school site www.imsu.edu.ng Click on the JUPEB portal(link) Click on create profile and generate profile slip Visit IMSU microf...

South African rands A South African student has gotten 1m dollar loan from error loan an equivalent of 14m rand and about #364m Naira. The error was notable when the picture showing the account number of the student went viral. According to   Time Live reports  A spokes person of the university, Walter Sisulu University had reported her living a lavish lifestyle. The student was quoted to have reported the error to the school authority. And also was quoted to have returned the money. But the university through its spokes person had said the student would pay for every cent. South African students receive loans for their education through the National student financial Aid , (NSFAS) and money is made to be paid back after graduation. According to the program a student is given a card and should be able to spend the money in designated shops. NFSAS in a twitter post blamed WSU and said it gives all the money to be paid to the University which in turn disburses it to the...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson Abuja: The Federal Government expressed its regrets over the industrial action by the ASUU as it appointed the vice president Professor Yemi Osibanjo to preside over the matter and carry out negotiations on behalf the Government. Speaking to press men, the minister of labour and productivity Dr Chris Ngige after the Federal executive meeting expressed the Federal Government regrets over the strike action that has stagnated educational activities in the higher institution in the country. ASUU had started the industrial action 2weeks ago in order to get  pressure government to implement the 2009 and 2013 agreement with the Federal Government for upgraded facilities in the nations University. Both parties where to meet on Tuesday in by the Union had boycott the meeting and kept the Minister of Labour and employment Dr Chris Ngige who headed the Negotiations on behalf of the government. Explaining why they had boycotted the meeting the union said in a ...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson Portharcaourt: The University of Portharcourt popularly known as UNIPORT on Wednesday 30th of August identified a suspect who dismembered his 8year old niece as 200level student of the institution. The spokes man for UNIPORT Dr Williams wodi confirmed this by a statement issued in Portharcourt on Wednesday. The suspect was said to have abducted, raped, killed and dismembered his 8 year old niece known as Chikamso Nmuzwumba on the 19th of August for ritual purposes. The suspect was caught by the the vigilante group while going to dispose off the remains of Chikamso's body and was handed over to the police in the state but escaped barely 24hours after he was handed over. According to wodi, "UNIPORT is working tirelessly with security agencies to apprehend and rearrest the dubious student who masqueraded  himself as a student. We will make sure he is brought to book for this grave injustice. " The University can not be blamed because the ac...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson Minna: The management of IBB University Lapai, Niger state on Teusday 29th of August confirmed its post UTME cut off mark to be 160. The Vice Chancellor proffesor Mohammed Nasir Maiture at a press briefing in Minna told news men that the mark represents 40% of students who selected the institution in the 2017 UTME. "Aside from the cut off marks, Candidates are also required to have 5 credit in O level and the the required combination of UTME subjects. "The school portal will soon be opened for candidates to upload their details and credentials for screening" JAMB hardly earlier this month made UTME cut off mark of 120 but has given various schools mandate to choose their post UTME cut off mark. (Click Fm)

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson Lagos :The University of Lagos on Tuesday 29th of August announced that its aptitude test would for prospective students intending to be admitted for the 2017/2018 session would hold on the 18th to 22nd of September 2017. The deputy registrar of information, Mr Toyin Adebule said that the online registration for post Unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) would commence on August 31 through September 15. According to him, only students who made University of Lagos their first choice and scored 200 in their UTME are eligible to apply, students who are below 16 years by October 2017 should not apply. Additionally all students should who are interested in the school must posses 5 credits in O level at one sitting. "The post UTME fees is 2000, and all students should follow the guidelines strictly. Students who are qualified can   click here   to continue registration process. How to register Log into the website Click on admissio...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson Kwara: The management of University of Illorin located in the Kwara state capital has announced a new Vice Chancellor for the University, on Monday in the person of professor sulyman Age Abdulkareem. His credentials is said to be very impressive and also a renowned academician. According to the prochancellor and head of the governing body Dr Abdullahi Jibrin Oyekan who made the announcement in a press conference in the university, He said, the appointment takes effect from October 16th 2017. This is because the five year tenure of the out going vice chancellor professor Abdulganyi Ambali would be due by 15th of October. Campusgistars also found that the newly a appointed Vice Chancellor was appointed over other highly performing credential holders. His wealth of experience as a vice chancellor in a private faith based university Ali-Hikmah located in kwara state also which gave him an edge over others.

The Female hostel of plateau state Polytechnic Jos campus was completely burnt by fire on Monday. The fire which began by about 8:30am burnt burnt until at about 11:50am. All efforts to stop the fire by students was fruitless especially throwing the students and lecturers into serious confusion as everyone fled from the inferno. According to NAN report, No life was lost as almost all the students had left for lectures. Yusuf Ade a security man in the school told NAN "No one was around to bring out anything" NAN also reports that the fire service operatives came by 11:20pm when the fire had already burnt down everything. The rector of the school Dauda Geymeng said that the incident was very surprising and the fire had resulted from a gas explosion at about 8:30am. "We shall move the students to another place. I wonder why students will keep gas cookers in the hostel which is against the regulations of the school" he said. The hostel representative miss Christia...