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NANS rejects JAMB’s admission cut-off marks  Blessing 1 day ago National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected the cut-off points for admission into tertiary institutions, describing the reduction as a gross misplacement of priority and exercise in futility. NANS Vice President Olamide Odumosu, spoke at a protest by the group at the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Bwari, on Thursday. Odumosu said that the reduction in the cut-off points would only lead to corruption as well as worsen the level of academic performance of students. He added that NANS had supported the present administration in its fight against corruption, but the recent development was an act of exploitation on Nigerian students. “JAMB in conjunction with Vice Chancellors and Provosts is exploiting Nigerian students, thereby reducing the level of education in the country. “JAMB giving us 120 as a cut-off ...

FG RELEASES 2017/2018 ADMISSION LIST INTO UNITY SCHOOLS ON AUGUST 23

 The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has approved the release of the admission list of successful candidates into the Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) for the 2017/2018 academic year. Malam Adamu Adamu A statement by the Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday quoted the minster as saying that admission list into JSSI was on notice boards in the colleges and on their websites. The statement signed by Mrs Priscilla Ihuoma, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, said the list was also online: http:htt//www.fmeinterviewtest.com or the ministry’s website www.education.gov.ng. “Students who have been offered provisional admission have two weeks after the release of the results to accept the offer, otherwise, they will be replaced by other candidates,’’ the statement quoted Adamu as saying. Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/fg-releases-20172018-admission-list-unity-schools/

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JAMB ANNOUNCES 2017 CUT OFF MARKS FOR ALL INSTITUTIONS

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set the the minimum cut-off mark for admissions into universities at 120. This followed the conclusion of the combined policy meeting which had Vice Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts of higher institutions as well as other stake holders in attendance. The minimum cut off marks for polytechnics and colleges of education was set at 100 while that of innovative enterprising institutes was set at 110. It was also decided at the meeting that admission into first choice universities should close on October 15 while December 15, 2017 was set as the closing date for second choice admission by institutions. Also, admissions into public degree awarding institutions for the 2017 UTME examination will end on January 15, 2018 while for private institutions, it ends on January 31, 2018. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede said institutions, with the decision, are not to go below the minimum cut-off points adopted at the meet...

JAMB INTRODUCES NEW SYSTEM FOR 2017/2018 ADMISSION

confirmed report has it that the Joint Admission and matriculation Board JAMB has introduce  a system called (CAPS) Central Admission Processing System for the 2017/2018 admission which is aimed at ensuring quality control, transparency and credibility of the admission process. According to the report, the new policy awaiting implementation is expected to make provision for a ‘market place’ in the JAMB portal where institutions can go and ‘request for students in Nigeria who score their cut off points. Institutions in Nigeria are allowed to peg their cut off point after meeting with their respective senates. These institutions will write to JAMB to request for the students and also give them (students) three days to respond. Also, only three universities can request for a candidate if the policy is adopted. The new policy will also give the academic board or senate of an institution the power to ‘allocate percentages to JAMB, the school and O’level results as these will be c...

BREAKING: JAMB DELISTS MANAGEMENT COURSES FROM SOME UNIVERSITIES

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has removed management courses of some universities in its current admission brochure. They are Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Modibbo Adamawa Federal University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY), Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) and University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAW). This is sequel to an order by the federal government that the universities of Agriculture and Technology should stop running management courses and focus on their core mandates. The directive was issued by the Ministry of Education after it was approved recently by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, explained that the decision to delist the programmes was not taken by the Board as being suggested by the some staff and studen...

Things A Graduate Should Do While Waiting For A Good Job Offer

The road to career fulfillment as a graduate is different for many. We may have big dreams, but things may not pan out the way we want them. For those who find themselves on the receiving end of reality, no hope is lost. Waiting for the job we desire does not mean we have to wait idly… There are always things we can do to maximize the time we have on our hands. In the light of this, I have decided to share ten things you can do while waiting for that dream job. Teaching Much respect to the teaching profession, but this is one job that is readily available anywhere. There are many schools around Nigeria just starting out and looking for teachers. Most times the pay is low for these schools. Take a stroll around your area and apply for teaching roles. Of course, teaching is a lucrative profession when you’ve got some experience and can deliver the goods. If you have good level of experience you can apply to standard ones such as Corona Schools, Chrisland Schools, Turkish School  Home...