Saturday 30 September 2017

FR33ZINPAUL EMERGES WINNER OF 2ND EDITION OF ARTHUB REPORT WRITING CONTEST


Poets in Nigeria (PIN) is pleased to announce Njoku Paul Chibuike Henry as winner of the 2nd edition of ArtHub Report Writing Contest, with his entry entitled ‘Return of the Natives’.

Popularly known as Fr33zinPaul, Njoku is a spoken word artist and MC who has graced different stages within the country. He is the runner-up of 1st edition of ArtHub’s Spoken Call and winner of 2nd edition of the Sound of Sages (SOS) Poetry Slam.

The Judge, Chinonye Chidolue (Creative Director of Peregrine Reads) praised Njoku’s entry for its creative and professional approach.

As contained in the call, the winner will be awarded a cash prize of ₦10,000 and book gifts at the 4th edition of the ArtHub slated for 1st October at Isheri-Igando, Lagos.

Initiated in 2015 to promote journalistic skills among literary enthusiasts, Chinyere Unique Nkemjika emerged winner of the maiden edition of the contest moderated by Ifeanyi Bernard Prestige.

Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom
For: Poets in Nigeria (PIN)

Friday 29 September 2017

COMMENCEMENT OF 2017/18 ACADEMIC SESSION


OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION,
STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT,
UNIVERSITY OF UYO

COMMENCEMENT OF 2017/18 ACADEMIC SESSION

This is to inform the entire University Community that the 2017/18 Academic Session commences on October 2nd, 2017 for returning students.

Lectures starts on the 9th of October while late registration starts on the 16th of October. Registration for first semester ends on the 31st of October.


Inyene Dominic
The Informer
DOI SUG
UNIUYO

Monday 25 September 2017

Admission Into The Certificate, Diploma, Part-Time Undergraduate, Sandwich And Postgraduate Programmes Of The School Of Continuing Education, University of Uyo For The 2017/2018 Academic Session.


Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Certificate, Diploma, Part-time Undergraduate, Sandwich, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, Doctorate and Professional Programmes of the School of Continuing Education, University of Uyo, for the 2017/2018 Academic Session.

ONE (1) YEAR FULL-TIME CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

FACULTY OF ARTS DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Certificate Course in French (CCF)

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS
Certificate in Music (CIM)

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Certificate in Fine & Industrial Arts (CFA)

Admission Requirements:
A minimum of three (3) credits including English Language at the (WASC/NECO/GCE) or its equivalent are required for admission into the One year Certificate programme.

NOTE:
The successful completion of the Certificate Programme could enable successful candidates to seek admission through Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) into any Nigerian University, including University of Uyo, provided that they meet the specific University, Faculty and Departmental Admission Requirements.

TWO (2) ACADEMIC YEARS FULL-TIME DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
*Department of Human Ecology, Nutrition and Dietetics
Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Services (DHMCS)

*Centre for Wetland and Waste Management Studies
Diploma in Wetlands Environmental Management and Conservation (DWEMC)
Diploma in Environmental Health Management (DEHM)

FACULTY OF ARTS
Diploma in Theatre Arts (DTA)
Diploma in Music Arts (DMA)
Diploma in Philosophy (DIP)
Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC)
Diploma in English (DIE)
Diploma in Religious Studies (DRS)

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Diploma in Insurance (DII).

FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
Diploma in Biomedical Photography (DBP)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Diploma in Library Science (DLS)
Diploma in Educational Technology (DET)
Diploma in Physical Education and Sports (DPES)

FACULTY OF LAW
Diploma in Law (DIL)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Diploma in Computer Science (DICS)
Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (DPES)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Diploma in Public Administration (DPA)
Diploma in Local Government and Rural Development (DLG)
Diploma in Personnel Management (DPM)
Diploma in Public Finance (DPF)
Diploma in International Relations (DIR)
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development (DSWD)
Diploma in Environment and Development (DED)

NOTE:
Successful completion of the Diploma programmes could enable applicants to seek admission by Direct Entry into the University of Uyo or any other University in Nigeria.

General Admission Requirements:
Candidates should possess (WASC/NECO/GCE) or its equivalent with Credit passes in four (4) subjects and above at not more than two sittings including English Language and other Departmental requirements. Diploma in Religious Studies requires at least four (4) credit passes at the WASC/NECO/GCE Ordinary Level which must include English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge.

METHOD OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Eligible candidates should pay a non-refundable sum of N5, 500.00 (Five Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) only via Remita Payment Platform.

Online Registration and Payment Instruction.
1. Visit http://uniuyo.edu.ng/eportals or www.uniuyo.edu.ng (click on e-portals link)
2. Select Admission forms link (on the side bar)
3. Select e-Form(s) option
4. Select Admission Type (Example; Certificate, Diploma, Part-Time (UTME), Part-Time (DE), Sandwich, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degree (Part-time) as the Admission Form Type.
5. Enter your Phone Number, Name and E-mail
6. Click the MAKE PAYMENT button to make payment
7. Payment can be made online or Bank branch via Remita Platform
8. After payment return to the online portal and click on REGISTER LINK
9. Note your Login credentials generated
10. Login and complete your registration
11. All applicants should return the completed registration forms with photocopies of
credentials to the Admissions Unit, School of Continuing Education, University of Uyo.

Closing date for registration is Eight (8) weeks from the date of Advertisement.

PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
B. Agric. Agricultural Economics and Extension
B. Agric in Crops Science
B. Agric in Soil Science
B. Forestry in Forestry and Wildlife
B. Fisheries in Fisheries and Aquaculture
B.Sc. in Home Economics

FACULTY OF ARTS
B.A. Communication Arts
B.A. English
B.A. History and Internal Studies
B.A. Philosophy

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
B.Sc. Accounting.
B.Sc. Business Management
B.Sc. Banking and Finance
B.Sc. Marketing.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
B.A. (Ed.) English
B.Ed. Social Studies
B.Ed. Guidance and Counseling
B.Sc. (Ed.) Political Science
B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education
B.Ed. Pre-Primary and Primary Education
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
B.Sc. (Ed.) in Business Education
* Accounting
* Office Practice
Agricultural Education
Home Economics Education
Technical Education
* (Electrical and Electronics Technology
* Auto and Metal Technology
* Woodwork and Building Technology)
* Computer Education

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

* Dept. of Economics
B.Sc. Economics

* Dept. of Political Science and Public Administration
B.Sc. Political Science and Public Administration

* Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology
B.Sc. Sociology and Anthropology

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION:
i. Candidates should possess (WASC/NECO/GCE) or their equivalent with credit passes in five (5) subjects at not more than two sittings, including English Language and other specific Departmental and Faculty requirements as specified in the JAMB brochure.

ii. Candidates are expected to score a minimum of 180 and above in the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

iii. All candidates applying for admission into any of the Undergraduate Programmes must possess the academic qualifications as specified by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for subject of choice.

iv. Candidates are expected to undergo the University of Uyo Qualification Screening
exercise.

v. Undergraduate programmes run for five (5) years for UTME candidates and four (4) years for Direct Entry candidates, except in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension which runs for six (6) years for UTME and five (5) years for Direct Entry candidates, respectively.

DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES
i. For Direct Entry admission, candidates are expected to possess at least two (2) A/Level papers, (NCE) National Certificate in Education, National Diploma or equivalent University Diploma (at acceptable levels) in related areas plus (WASC/NECO/GCE) or their equivalent at not more than two sittings, with credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, and other specific departmental requirements.

ii. Candidates must attach the photocopies of their UTME Direct Entry SLIPS for 2017/2018.

iii. Candidates are expected to undergo the University of Uyo Qualification Screening exercise.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS

1. Please note that all candidates with SSC examination results obtained before 2010 must present their Certificates. Statement of results for earlier years will not be accepted.

2. Candidates must ensure that they had registered with JAMB. Candidates whose names are not found in the 2017/2018 UTME and Direct Entry Printout will NOT be allowed into the screening halls.

NOTE:
(i) The same passport used for the online registration will be used during the screening
and registration after offer of admission.

(ii) No complaint of wrong Bio-Data or blank picture will be entertained after submission.

(iii) Candidates who up-load wrong Bio-Data will be automatically disqualified.
Note: Only forms of candidates who comply with the registration procedures outlined will be processed.

Candidates are required to come for the Screening Exercise with the following items:
(i) One (1) copy of the University of Uyo 2017 ONLINE registration form dully completed with the passport-size photograph printed in colour.
Note: Only colour printout will be accepted.

(ii) Two (2) recent passport-size photographs on red background (same photograph as
the one used for the online registration) with the name and signature of the candidates on the reverse side of the photographs. These should be packaged in a quarto-size envelope and labeled with the candidate’s name and department.

(iii) HB pencil, eraser and sharpener

METHOD OF APLLICATION FOR PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Eligible candidates should pay a non-refundable sum of N7, 500.00 (Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) only via Remita Payment Platform.

Online Registration and Payment Instruction.
1. Visit http://uniuyo.edu.ng/eportals or www.uniuyo.edu.ng (click on e-portals link)
2. Select Admission forms link (on the side bar)
3. Select e-Form(s) option
4. Select Admission Type (Example; Certificate, Diploma, Part-Time (UTME), Part-Time (DE), Sandwich, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degree (Part-time) as the Admission Form Type.
5. Enter your phone number, Name and E-mail
6. Click the MAKE PAYMENT button to make payment
7. Payment can be made online or Bank branch via Remita Platform
8. After payment return to the online portal and click on REGISTER LINK
9. Note your Login credentials generated
10. Login and complete your registration
11. All applicants should return the completed registration forms with photocopies of
credentials to the Admissions Unit, School of Continuing Education, University of Uyo.
Closing date for registration is Eight (8) weeks from the date of the Advertisement. Venue and Date for the screening will be communicated to the candidates later.

SANDWICH PROGRAMMES
B.A. (Ed.) in:
* English
* Fine Arts
* French
* History
* Religion
* Music

B.Sc. (Ed.) in:
* Biology
* Chemistry
* Mathematics
* Physics
* Integrated Science
* Physical Education
* Health Education

B.Sc. (Ed.) in:
* Economics
* Geography
* Political Science

B.Sc. (Ed.) in:
* Business Education (Accounting and Office Management)
* Technical Education
* Electrical and Electronic Technology
* Auto and Metal Technology
* Woodwork and Building Technology
* Computer Education
* Home Economics Education
* Agricultural Education

B.Ed. in:
* Pre-Primary and Primary Education
* Guidance and Counseling
* Special Education
* Social Studies

B.L.S. (Ed.) in:
* Library and Information Science

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Only holders of the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
i. NCE with a minimum of seven (7) points and above in Education and the teaching
subjects.

ii. OND in relevant programmes.

iii. General Nursing and Midwifery and Psychiatry Nursing with at least three (3) years post qualification experience may be eligible for admission for Health Education.

iv. Candidates with (i) or (ii) above must, in addition, possess five (5) subjects at GCE (O/L), NECO/WASC/TC II, SSC including English Language at not more than two sittings and any other specific departmental requirement.

v. Programmes in Sciences, Vocational Education and Library Science require a credit
pass in Mathematics. Holders of Diploma in Library Science with at least Lower Credit
are also eligible for admission into BLIS Library & Information Science.

Please note that a credit pass in Chemistry is a requirement for candidates intending to offer Home Economics Education and Agricultural Education.

Duration of the Programme
Candidates will complete the programme in five years (slots) of nine (9) weeks each.

METHOD OF APPLICATION FOR SANDWICH PROGRAMMES
Eligible candidates should pay a non-refundable sum of N8, 000.00 (Eight Thousand Naira) only via Remita Payment Platform.

Online Registration and payment instruction.
1. Visit http://uniuyo.edu.ng/eportals or www.uniuyo.edu.ng (click on e-portals link)
2. Select Admission forms link (on the side bar)
3. Select e-Form(s) option
4. Select Admission Type (Example; Certificate, Diploma, Part-Time (UTME), Part-Time (DE), Sandwich, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degree (Part-time) as the Admission Form Type.
5. Enter your phone number, Name and E-mail
6. Click the MAKE PAYMENT button to make payment
7. Payment can be made online or Bank branch via Remita Platform
8. After payment return to the online portal and click on REGISTER LINK
9. Note your Login credentials generated
10. Login and complete your registration
11. All applicants should return the completed registration forms with photocopies of credentials to the Admissions Unit, School of Continuing Education, University of Uyo.

Closing date for registration is Eight (8) weeks from the date of the Advertisement.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

(I) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics and Farm Management,
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Health Management (PGDEHM)
d. Postgraduate Diploma in Wetlands Environmental Management and Conservation
(PGDWEMC)
e. Postgraduate Diploma in Aquaculture.
f. Postgraduate Diploma in Fisheries.
g. Postgraduate Diploma in Aquatic Environmental Management.
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology.
j. Postgraduate Diploma in Soil Science.
k. Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry and Wildlife.

(II) FACULTY OF ARTS
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC)
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies (PGDPCS)
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Religious and Cultural Studies (PGDPCS)
d. Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy (PGDP)
e. Postgraduate Diploma in Music Arts
f. Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Arts
g. Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Violent Communication (PGDNVC)

(III) FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)

(IV) FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (PGD-URP)
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism, Planning and Management (PGD-TPM)
d. Postgraduate Diploma in Geo-Informatics and Surveying (PGDGS)

(VI) FACULTY OF SCIENCE
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Botany and Ecological Studies
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
c. Professional – Postgraduate Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Environment
(PGD HSSE)

(VII) FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
b. Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations (PGDIR)
c. Postgraduate Diploma in Local Government and Rural Development (PGDLG)
d. Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology and Anthropology (PGDSA)
e. Postgraduate Diploma in Development Planning (PGDPD)
f. Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information System (PGDIS)
g. Postgraduate Diploma in Environment and Development (PGDED)
h. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Order and Information Management (PGDPOIM)
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (PGDE)

MASTERS PROGRAMMES

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Masters of Science in Environmental Health Management

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Professional – Master of Business Administration (MBA Executive)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
(a) M.Sc. Public Order and Information Management (MPOIM)

Department of Political Science and Public Administration
(a) Professional – Master of Public Administration (MPA, without dissertation)

Clement Isong Centre for Development Studies
(a) M.Sc. Development Planning

DOCTORATE DEGREE PROGRAMME

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
(a) Ph.D. in Public Order and Information Management (MPOIM)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate Programmes

To qualify for Admission into Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes, candidate must be a graduate of the University of Uyo, or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Uyo, or a person who holds a qualification adjudged by the Senate of the University of Uyo to be equivalent to a First Degree and must hold at least a third class degree.

Holders of a recognized Higher National Diploma with Lower Credit in the relevant disciplines could also apply. Graduate who possess a minimum of a pass degree in Sociology Anthropology or Social Work from recognized tertiary institutions can also apply for Postgraduate Diploma in Public Order and Information Management.

Masters Degree Programmes
To qualify for admission into a Masters Degree Programme, applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree (not lower than a Second class Lower Division) in any relevant discipline or a Postgraduate Diploma in their relevant field of study. All Applicants must satisfy the basic UTME requirements for Bachelor’s degree.

Ph.D. Degree Programmes

1. M.Sc. Graduates in Public Order and Information Management from the University of Uyo or other institutions recognized by Senate of the University of Uyo for this purpose.

2. Candidates who possess Master Degree in the Social Science, Arts and Management
Sciences from Institutions recognized by the University of Uyo Senate for this purpose
and who also possess post graduate diploma in Public Order and Information
Management with relevant work experience.

DURATION
1. For Postgraduate Diploma, three (3) Semesters with (3) Months Industrial Attachment where necessary.

2. For Postgraduate Diploma in Economics, minimum of four (4) and maximum of six (6) semesters

3. For Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) Three (3) Semesters of Intensive Course Work and Long Essay.

4. For Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Executive) four (4) semesters of
Intensive Course Work and a Research Project.

5. For M.Sc. Degree in Public Order and Information Management four (4) semesters of Intensive Course Work and a Research Project.

6. For Ph.D. in Public Order and Information Management, a minimum of ten (10)
semesters of intensive course work and a supervised thesis.

ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicants are expected to meet the Departmental Requirements.
2. Application forms without transcripts shall not be considered.
3. NYSC discharge, Exemption or Exclusion Certificates shall be required as well except in special circumstances.
4. Applicants for Masters and Ph.D. programmes shall be subjected to Screening Test as part of the admission process.

METHOD OF APPLICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA, MASTERS AND DOCTRORATE (Ph.D.) DEGREE PROGRAMMES OF THE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Eligible candidates should pay a non-refundable sum of N10, 500.00 (Ten Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) only via Remita Payment Platform.

Online Registration and payment instruction
1. Visit http://uniuyo.edu.ng/eportals or www.uniuyo.edu.ng (click on e-portals link)
2. Select Admission forms link (on the side bar)
3. Select e-Form(s) option
4. Select Admission Type (Example; Certificate, Diploma, Part-Time (UTME), Part-Time (DE), Sandwich, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degree (Part-time) as the Admission Form Type.
5. Enter your phone number, Name and E-mail
6. Click the MAKE PAYMENT button to make payment
7. Payment can be made online or Bank branch via Remita Platform
8. After payment return to the online portal and click on REGISTER LINK
9. Note your Login credentials generated
10. Login and complete your registration
11. All applicants should return the completed registration forms with photocopies of
credentials to the Admissions Unit, School of Continuing Education, University of Uyo.

Closing date for registration is Eight (8) weeks from the date of the Advertisement and screening date will be communicated.

All completed forms should be addressed with a quarto size envelope with the Name of the Student, Programme and the Department and returned to:

The Admissions Unit,
School of Continuing Education,
University of Uyo,
P.M.B. 1017

Uyo.

Sunday 24 September 2017

AKSU 2017/2018 Direct Entry Admission Screening Form is Out!


The Management of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) invites suitably Qualified Candidates to its 2017/2018 Academic Session Direct Entry Admission Screening Exercise Online Registration which will commence on Monday, 25th September, 2017 and ends on Friday, 6th October, 2017.

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) Direct Entry Screening will hold on Monday 9th October, 2017 at the Main Campus, Ikot Akpaden – Mkpat Enin L.G.A from 9:00am.

AKSU DIRECT ENTRY SCREENING ELIGIBILITY
Direct Entry Candidates who made Akwa Ibom State University their choice of Institution.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AKSU DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSION SCREENING.
All Direct Entry Candidates are required to register online for the screening exercise using the following procedure:

Visit http://portals.aksu.edu.ng to generate Pre-Payment Analysis Slip, by following the steps below:
1. Click on REGISTER NOW LINK in the Login Page
2. Select DE in the Registration Type Panel and click on REGULAR icon.
3. Enter your JAMB registration number and click VERIFY.
4. On the right hand side of the page showing your details, select CLICK TO MAKE PAYMENT and       print the Pre- payment slip so generated.
5. Proceed to the Bank with the Pre-analysis slip and inform the Bank teller that you wish to make         payment for Akwa Ibom State University Direct-Entry screening exercise using e-transact.
6. After payment, repeat steps 1 to 3 above. The payment status on the right side of the page should         now show PAID.
7. Click the “>” symbol at the extreme right of the page to proceed with registration process.
8. Complete the form and ensure you clearly scan and upload the following document (with sizes not     more than 100KB)
9. WAEC/NECO/ NABTEB Certificates/Result, as may be applicable.
10. Certificate of Origin.
11. 2017 JAMB DE Printout.
12. Diploma or A-Level Result or Certificate.
13. Print Three (3) copies of Registration Slip from the portal. This will serve as your Screening             Photocard. It carries vital information such as the date and venue of your DE Screening.

NOTE:
AKSU 2017/2018 Post UTME Admission Screening Form Eligibility, Screening Venue and Date
(a) Candidates are to appear for DE screening exercise with the following:
i. Three (3) copies of 2017 DE Registration Slip showing the Candidates Photograph in colour.
ii. Three (3) copies of AKSU Photocard/DE screening schedule slip printed from the University              portal, on completion of Registration.
(b) When filling the Application Form, each Applicant should endeavour to use his/her own phone            number and valid e-mail address in order to receive timely alerts, messages and directives. Do            not use those of a cybercafe operator or any other third party.
(c) All uploaded Documents must be clear and readable. Blurred or unclear documents will lead to           automatic disqualification.
(d) Any candidate who fails to participate in the screening exercise will not be considered for                   admission into the University.
(e) Applicants who did NOT choose AKSU as the Choice of University in the 2017/2018 Direct Entry application are NOT eligible for this exercise.

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