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SCHOLARSHIP! SCHOLARSHIP!! SCHOLARSHIP!!!

Seplat Joint Venture (Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Ltd (NPDC) and Seplat petroleum Development Company Plc) has announced the commencement of its 2016/17 Undergraduate Scholarship Programme. The scholarship award is open to deserving undergraduate students of Federal and State Universities in Nigeria. The NPDC/SEPLAT scholarship Scheme is one of SEPLAT’s educational Corporate Social Responsibility programmes and it is designed to promote educational development and human capacity building.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be in second year of study or above.

Applicants must have at least 5 O’ level credit passes (English and Mathematics inclusive) at one sitting.

Applicants must not hold any other scholarship award

Only students studying any of the following courses should apply for the scholarship

Accountancy

Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural Science

Architecture

Business Administration

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Economics

Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Geology

Geophysics

Human Medicine

Journalism

Law

Mass Communication

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

How to apply Apply For SEPLAT/NPDC Scholarship:

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Eligible students must complete and submit an online application form 

All applicants are expected to have a valid personal email account for ease of communication.

Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications are subject to NPDC/SEPLAT Scholarship Award Terms and Conditions.

Application deadline:

Two (2) weeks from the date of announcement or publication of advert.

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Good News | Nigeria Out of Recession Very Soon, CBN Assures

Oil revenue fell from $3.2 billion to less than $500m Churns out palliatives

Christopher Isiguzo in Enugu

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday in Enugu assured Nigerians that the country would be out of the current economic recession soon, while also urging Nigerians to take advantage of the numerous policies, initiatives and programmes packaged by the bank to cushion the effects of the biting economic recession in the country.

Revealed | Top 7 Ways to Save Nigeria from Destruction, number 1 will shock you

Nigeria as a nation is going through what many have come to term as the darkest hour in the nation’s long history. So many challenges besets the country’s growth and urgent solutions are needed.

This article stems from the fact that most of the problems faced within the country have roots in politics, hence, if the political problem is fixed, every other thing begins to fall into place. 

It must be noted that most of the option given in this article were obtained from interviews and interactions with many Nigerians across the nation.

EFCC arrests Ibrahim Babangida Imposter, three others

Men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

Premium Times reports that Isa joined EFCC about 18 months ago but is actually a member of a criminal syndicate that attempted to break into a sealed property by the EFCC to cart away goods suspected to be proceeds of money laundering. 

The syndicate, apart from Isa, Babangida and Mohammed, includes a mobile police officer, Corporal Aliyu Ismaila, Abubakar Jibrin, Abdulsalam Ado, Reuben Dauda, Hassan Aliyu, Sani Yusuf 

Vincent Enyeama Ranked Nigeria's Best By FIFA

• Vincent Enyeama is the highest rated Nigerian on FIFA 17 

• The other player of Nigerian origin rated above 80 is David Alaba  

• Enyeama was rated the 11th best player in the French Ligue 1 

FIFA 17 is set to be released and EA Sports has been releasing the ratings for players in the Premier League, French Ligue 1, Bundesliga and La Liga.

Amazing | Fa’iza Abubakar Scores Straight As in WAEC and Gets Scholarship to PHD Level

• Ms Fa’iza Abubakar scored nine As in the just released WAEC result 

• She received a scholarship to study to the doctorate level by the Kano state government 

• The young girl revealed that she was not an exceptional student when she was younger 

Ms Fa’iza Abubakar has been offered automatic scholarship up to the doctorate level by the Kano state government following her impressive result in the just released West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) exam. 

How To Enhance Your Designs With The Use Of Color

Exterior design by Emmanuel Oyelade

Introduction

People are physically, psychologically, and socially influenced by color. Color has been found to have connections to health and it can help set the mood through which your designs are seen.

Color communicates meaning and so we need to be conscious of what meaning we’re conveying when we choose to use one color over another. It’s not enough for a designer to use a color simply because he or she likes that color.

Futurenet | What is Futurenet all about and How can we earn with FutureNet

Whenever someone hears about Futurenet the first question that comes to their mind is What is Futurenet all about and How can we earn with FutureNet? Now I have tried to answer this in this blog

FutureNet Club Company Owners

FutureNet is a Polish Company formed in 2012 by Founder & CEO Stephan Morgenstern and Founder & CEO Roman Ziemain.

7 Ways to Boost Your Creativity

• Creativity can seem innate, but like many things, it is actually a delicate balance of nature and nurture. In other words, creative thinking can be enhanced by external forces, and isn’t necessarily reliant on “good genes” or natural ability.

• Luckily, new research points the way to a variety of mental and environmental approaches that can help us improve our creative output.

Economic crisis: Dangote’s wealth plummets

Dangote’s wealth loss has been attributed to the slump in 
commodities prices and the devaluation of the naira 
in June by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

• Bloomberg Billionaires index reports that Aliko Dangote has suffered a $5.4 billion loss which translates to about N1.35 trillion 

• The index blamed the loss suffered by Dangote on the slump in commodities prices and the devaluation of the naira in June by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

Nigeria’s current economy crisis has taken a toll on Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, resulting in the Nigerian billionaire losing $5.4 billion in fortune since this year.  

Mark Zuckerberg talks Whatsapp, Nigerian Jollof, Nollywood

Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg in Nigeria

• Mark Zuckerberg who is currently in Lagos has revealed that he has no plan to change the mode of operations of Whatsapp, an instant message app recently acquired by Facebook. 

• Zuckerberg said he tasted Nigerian food upon his arrival in the country and Nigerian Jollof rice, shrimp and snail, tasted delicious when he tried them.

Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg who is currently in Lagos has revealed that he has no plan to change the mode of operations of Whatsapp, an instant message app recently acquired by Facebook.

The 5 Kinds of People You Will Meet In NYSC Camp

The compulsory one-year youth service is one that comprises the start of post-university life.

While many people look forward to the NYSC program, others like yours truly believe it’s a waste of time. And would rather eat hot coals than partake in it.

Alas, not many of us have the opportunity to by-pass the service year as it is called. Two categories of new corp members: Those who are super excited and the reluctant ones. You may have resigned your fate to serving Nigeria or belong in the excited category of new corpers, either way you must serve.

Why Man who named his dog Buhari might go to Jail - Police

Joe Chinakwe named his dog Buhari

• Nigerian police says Joe Chinakwe, man who named his dog Buhari was arrested and arraigned for conduct likely to cause the breach of public peace under Section 249(d) of the Criminal Code 

• The Police described comments linking President Muhammadu Buhari to the prosecution of the man as unfair 

• Police said Chinakwe’s action would have led to ethnic crisis at Ketere, Sango Ota in Ado Odo Ota Local Government of Ogun State

The Nigerian police force has revealed why it charged Joe Chinakwe, man who named his dog Buhari to court. 

How To Find The Right Colour Combination

Introduction

Ever entered a grey office building on a nice sunny day? And noticed that your mood changed rather dramatically? Not only the fact that you probably enter the building because you have work to do will affect your mood, but also the change in colours around you will have an effect on your state of mind. The blue sky, colourful neon lights or green trees influence you in a different way then the (usually) cream, grey and white surroundings of your work environment.

Colours have influenced us all our lives.

Naira falls to N418/$1 at parallel market

Nigeria’s currency, Naira has dropped four points to slip to an all-time-low rate of N418/$1 at the parallel market, this afternoon, August 30.

The local currency started the new week at N414 against the greenback at the parallel market on Monday, after closing at 412/dollar on Friday, August 26.

But according to a Lagos Bureau De Change operator in Lagos, the Naira has slipped further down to trade at N418/$1.

5 Unbelievable Things That Happen To You When You Don’t Drink Enough Water

1. Your Eyes are Dry

By now it should be clear that drinking water affects more than just your mouth and throat. A lack of water intake leads to dry, bloodshot eyes . Without water in the body, your tear ducts dry up. realize that this could cause much more harm to your eyes, especially if you wear contacts on a daily basis.

Fake News about Lautech being sold to FG

Dear All

It is quite disturbing and disheartening seeing all sorts of unverified and shambolic news being propagated everyday by some mischief maker who only find solace in stirring peaceful water.

Without modicum of respect, I regard anybody who by virtue of self inflicted idleness take cheer recourse to sending fabricated news all over the media space as an Arrant Mischief Maker(s) and they are strongly insensitive to the plight of students who are patiently waiting to the news of school calling off the prevailing strike action that is whiling away our precious time.

The 5 Essentials of a Good Student Life

Do you know of certain students who appear to have everything working out for them? They hardly complain of anything.

It looks as if they are living the best possible kind of life on campus and in fact, other students sometimes envy them.For such students, life is good. They are living the good student life. A student life that is satisfying, at ease, effective, pleasant, enjoyable and much more.

How Not To Waste Your Parents’ Money In School

In Nigeria, parents go through a lot to send their children to school. Most parents deny themselves of a lot of things just to ensure their child becomes a graduate.

We've seen and heard about parents who borrow money around just to make sure their child remains in school (and some even go to the extent of selling their properties too).

How about upper class parents in Nigeria?

Most of them spend thousandths of naira per semester to give their children the best education, by sending them to the best private universities in the country.

Unfortunately, it seems many Nigerian students aren't considering (or I should say 'pitying') their parents.

4 Ways To Graduate With Plenty Cash In The Bank

Let’s be frank…

Which of these situations will you say yes to?

A situation where you graduate with a lot of cash in your bank account, or a situation where you finish school with virtually nothing in your bank account?

For me it’s a big "Yes!" for the first mentioned situation as opposed to the second.

With enough money at hand after graduation you will be able to easily and conveniently move around, print your CV and credentials, buy recharge cards and internet data to browse job portals, and so on without having to ask daddy or mummy for money.

President Buhari Leaves Nigeria For Kenya

The President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari departed Nigerian today afternoon for and official visit to Kenya. 

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Fayose’s attacks on Buhari childish – Kashamu

• Senator Kashamu says Governor Fayose lacks the temperament and credentials to counsel anyone on democracy and the rule of law 

• The senator blames Fayose for the leadership crisis rocking the PDP 

• Kashamu describes the governor’s constant bashing of the president on any and every issue or incident as predictable and monotonous

He called on Buhari and the Police IG, Ibrahim K. Idris, to call the state police commissioner to order, in the interest of peace in the state, Tribune reports.

Rio Olympics: Mikel shines as Nigeria spank Denmark

Mikel Obi celebrates his goal against Denmark

• The Dream Team are through to the semi-final of the men’s football competition at the Olympics  

• John Mikel Obi and Aminu Umar scored as Nigeria eased past Denmark 2-0 

• The Samson Siasia tutored side will play tournament favorites Germany in the semi-finals  

John Mikel Obi and Aminu Umar scored as Nigeria defeated Denmark 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the men’s football competition at the Rio Olympics. 

Nigeria started the game strongly with Imoh Ezekiel showing exceptional skills down the right wing. 

Okagbare begins quest for gold in spectacular fashion

• Okagbare came second in Heat 3 of the women’s 100m 

• The Nigerian has qualified for the semi-final 

• The 27-year-old will also represent Nigeria in the women’s sprint double 

Nigeria’s top sprinter Blessing Okagbare has cruised to the semi-final of the women’s 100m semifinals. 

The 27-year-old finished 2nd in Heat 3 behind USA’s Tori Bowie on Friday, August 12.

I did not know about Pogba's ban - Mourinho

• Mourinho reveals he got to know about Paul Pogba’s ban only after the midfielder signed for Manchester United 

• Pogba will miss Man United’s opener against Bournemouth on Sunday, August 14 

• The Manchester United manager says Pogba will be back for his team’s next game against Southampton

Surprisingly Pogba’s new manager, Jose Mourinho wasn’t even aware of the midfielder’s ban until he signed for Manchester United. 

Etebo could feature against Denmark – Nigeria U23 official

Nigeria’s sensation at the Rio Olympics, Oghenekaro Etebo has a 50/50 chance to feature against Denmark in a quarterfinal game on Saturday night, August 13. 

This follows a report on Goal.com that the 20-year-old may be fit enough to face Denmark. 

A Nigeria official told the sports news medium, that Etebo stands a chance to play against the Scandinavians, despite reports that he is nursing a hamstring injury. 

Ibrahimovic to extend Man Utd stay past one year deal?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is looking to extend his stay past the one year contract he signed with the club. Ibrahimovic left French champions Paris Saint-Germain for United, as a free agent on a one-year deal in July, with the option of a 12-month extension.

Speaking ahead of the team’s Premier League opener at Bournemouth on Sunday, Ibrahimovic says fitness issues would determine if he would stay at the club for two more years.

Lagos shuts 12 houses as police uncovers illegal oil wells

• Lagos state government says it has shut 12 houses in Abeokuta and Ibadan streets in Ilasamaja area of the state over discovery of shallow oil wells built by landlords to illegally scoop diesel from pipeline

• Also, the Lagos CP confirms arrest of three suspects in connection to the illegal oil wells

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The Lagos state Government on Friday shut 12 houses in Abeokuta and Ibadan Streets in Ilasamaja area of the State over discovery of shallow oil wells built by landlords to illegally scoop diesel from pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

UNILAG Post UTME / Admission Screening Guidelines – 2016/17

University of Lagos, UNILAG Post-UTME / admission screening registration guidelines  for the 2016/2017 academic year is out. UNILAG post UTME cut off mark is 200 (minimum required score). 

The Authority of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has released the 2016/2017 admission screening guidelines as follows:

OFFICIAL JAMB GRADING SYSTEM FOR 2016/2017 ADMISSION

JAMB SCORE GRADE POINTS

180 – 185 --------20 points

186 – 190--------21points

191 -195---------22points

196 – 200--------23points

201 – 205--------24points

206 – 210--------25 points

211 – 215--------26 points

216 -220---------27 points

221 -225--------28 points

226 -230----------29 points

231 -235----------30 points

236 – 240--------31 points

241 – 245---------32 points

246 -250----------33 points

251 -300---- (34- 43points)

300 -400-------(44 – 60 points)

WAEC / NECO O’LEVEL GRADE POINTS

1. Single sitting--- 10 points

2. Combined Results--2 points

A1-----------------6 points

B2 and B3---------4 points

C4 – C6-----------3 points