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Monday, 23 December 2013

Atiku Abubakar's The Story of My Life, now available online






In the last couple of months, many of you have asked me to share my life’s story, and I could not think of a better day to do this. A couple of years ago, one of my aides, Adinoyi Ojo Onukaba, did a great piece of work on my early life, and published it as a book titled “Atiku: The Story of Atiku Abubakar”. Apart from the scores of interviews he did with me, he also interviewed my friends, family, acquaintances, and sometimes the people he considered my adversaries. This is the book where many of the stories of my life are chronicled, all the way to my early years as Vice President of Nigeria.
This year, after many requests on social media, I decided to revisit many of those interviews with Ojo, and a brief summary of my life has been put together in a brief book titled “My Life”. As a tribute to this connected generation, this book will only be published online and electronically.
  1. For the Apple people, like most of my children, you can get the book here for free: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/my-life/id720922504?ls=1
  2. I could not publish for free download on the Kindle store, so the Kindle version is available at about $2, for which all proceeds will be donated to charity. Please download the Kindle version here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNXSEF2
  3. You can also download a PDF version of the book here: http://atiku.org/aa/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Atiku-MyLife1.pdf
My staff were kind enough to convert Atiku: The Story of Atiku Abubakar book into similar electronic formats, which can be downloaded below:
  1. Apple iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/my-life/id720922504?ls=1
  2. Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPNLAL0
  3. PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/s/r17gq11qxzoxpx0/Atiku%20-%20The%20Story%20Of%20Atiku%20Abubakar.pdf
There still remains more stories in my later life that I intend to tell in a future book, but I do hope you enjoy this story of My Life.

Please, do not forget that you are as good as the books you read...

Source: http://atiku.org/aa/books/

Akinpelu, Sherif Lanre

Thursday, 19 December 2013

OAU APPLICATION FOR 2013/2014 ADMISSION POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES CLOSES SOONEST

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Postgraduate programmes of the Centre for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Masters in Public Health
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of Medicine and other health-related courses, who are currently engaged in public health practices. Candidates with at least a basic professional degree in Medicine, or Dentistry of this University or any other recognized university, with at least 2 years experience in health care programmes are eligible to apply. Other graduates of Sciences such as Nursing, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacy and other related disciplines like Human Nutrition, Demography, Social Sciences, Environmental Health and Biostatistics from a recognized university with at least 4 years of post - qualification practical experience in the health field are also eligible to apply.

DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Masters in Real Estate
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, or any other recognized University, who possess not lower than a Second Class (Honours) Lower Division in Estate Management/Land Economics.
Candidates with first degree in Law, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Banking and Finance, and other allied professionals in the Buildind Industry (Quantity Surveying, Building, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Land Surveying) who possess not lower than a Second Class (Honours) Lower Division degree are also eligible.
Candidates with a Third Class Honours degree in Estate Management or Land Economics, but who have a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience may be considered.
AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE POLICY AND INNOVATION
Masters in Technology Management
Admission Requirements
Candidates must have obtained B.Sc degree with a minimum of Second Class (Hons) Lower Division in Engineering, Technology or Science.
Candidates with B.Sc. degree with a minimum of Second Class (Hons) Lower Division in Economics, Accounting or Geography may also be considered.
Duration: The programme shall last a minimum of two academic sessions.
Masters in Technology in ICT Policy and Regulations
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates in any of the Engineering Disciplines, Mathematics, Physics and Computer Sciences of Obafemi Awolowo University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class (Hons) Lower division.
Graduates of the PGD programme in ICT of any other recognized university who have grade point average of not less than 3.0 on scale of 5.0 or weighted average of not less than 60% can also apply.
Duration: The programme shall last a minimum of two academic sessions.
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Masters in Managerial Psychology
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of any discipline from either Obafemi Awolowo University or any other recognized university with at least Second Class (Hons) Lower Division degree. Candidates must be at managerial level with at least three years experience in a reputable organization.
Duration: The Programme shall last a minimum of two academic sessions.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Masters in Information Technology
Admission Requirements
Candidates must possess a good degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electronic & Electrical Engineering with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) from Obafemi Awolowo University and any other recognized institution; however, candidates with 3rd Class degree of Obafemi Awolowo University or any other recognized University with 3 years cognate experience may be considered.
Applicants who possess a good degree in other related fields and with proven 3 years cognate experience in ICT may also be considered.

INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY
Masters in Environmental Management
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of the Obafemi Awolowo University, or any other approved university with an honours degree in Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, relevant Social Science disciplines, Education (Science), Technology/Engineering, Medicine or Environmental Design and Management.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Masters in Actuarial Science
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University with a minimum of Second Class Lower in Statistics or cognate discipline. Graduates of any other recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Lower degree, and those who hold an approved qualification in Sciences, Social Sciences or any professional certification such as Associate Member of Society of Actuaries (SOA), Associate member of Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree with mathematical background may be considered.

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, or any other recognized university or candidates who hold an approved qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree.

DIRECTORATE OF LINKAGES AND SPONSORED RESEARCH
Postgraduate Diploma in Research Administration
Admission Requirements
Application is open to holders of a minimum of first degree not below Third Class in any field of endeavour from any recognized degree awarding institutions who additionally satisfy any of the following conditions:
i. involvement in research administration
ii. direct involvement in research
iii. desire a career in research administration

AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE POLICY AND INNOVATION
Postgraduate Diploma in ICT Policy and Regulations
Admission Requirements: Application is open to graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University or any other university recognized by the Senate of Obafemi Awolowo University in any discipline with a minimum of Third Class degree. Candidates with recognized professional qualifications approved by Senate (such as COREN, ICAN) can also apply.

CENTRE FOR GENDER AND SOCIAL POLICY STUDIES
Gender Studies and Social Development
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Post Graduate Professional Certificate Course in Gender Studies must have a minimum of Third Class degree in any discipline from any recognized University.
Duration for the Programmes
Each Executive Masters programme will last for a minimum of 2 academic Sessions, Postgraduate Diploma Programme last for a minimum of one academic session and Postgraduate Certificate will last for a minimum of 3 Month period.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
- Pay the Application fee of N20,000.00 through the eTranzact Network from any branch of the following Banks: Skye Bank, First Bank, or UBA.
- Create your Account by supplying a Username, Password and a valid E-mail Address
- Confirm your Payment by entering the Receipt Number and the Confirmation Order Number in the appropriate places.
- Fill your form, upload all the supporting documents as well as a very recent passport photograph (should not be earlier than 3 Months).
- Print your Transcript Label and follow all the other necessary Instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
i. The forms must be filled and submitted online either immediately or within 2 weeks of accessing the website. No downloaded or printed copies of forms will be accepted.
ii. Valid email address, scanned/digital passport photograph (50kb Max) and scanned credentials have to be uploaded to complete the online application.
iii. The Centre for Distance Learning, OAU has not engaged any individual or organization to carry out the application procedure on her behalf and thus shall not be held responsible for any issue arising from the involvement of a third party.
iv. Please always check the website for further information and notices.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 20th December, 2013


Signed
D.I. Ocan (Mrs)

Administrative Secretary
Centre for Distance Learning,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Source: http://www.oaucdl.edu.ng/site/mod/resource/view.php?id=180

Akinpelu, Sherif Lanre

OAU 2013/2014 Pre-Degree Entrance Examination Result is Out

Results of Pre-degree Entrance Exam (2013/2014 session) have been released. Candidates should log in to their account to see their respective results. Login here to print your 
 
 

APPLICATION FOR BACHELOR DEGREES, DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (2013/2014 Academic Session)

Centre For Distance Learning announces admission into her Diploma, Bachelor Degree and certificate Programmes. The available options are:

  • Bachelor Degree Programmes: (BNSc. Nursing, Education Degree)
  • Diploma Programmes: (Music, Dramatic Arts, PHE, Conservation Science and Tourism, Fine Arts, Yoruba Studies)
  • Professional Diploma Programme: (Oral Health Care)
  • Certificate Programmes: (French Language, Portuguese Language, Non Degree Certificate in Gender Studies).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Bachelor Degree, Diploma and Certificate Programmes co-ordinated by the Centre for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor Degree Programme (Nursing Science, Degree in Education)
    Bachelor Degree in Nursing
  1. Nursing Applicants must be Nurses registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (RN/RPN/RM/RPHN etc)
  2. Applicants must possess West African School Certificate/GCE (or Equivalents) with Credits in five (5) subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. The subjects must include English Language. Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
  3. Candidates shall be invited for written entrance examination and interview.

  4. Bachelor Degree in Education
  5. Candidates applying for Bachelor Degree in Education must have passes in any five (5) subjects at credit level including English Language (SSCE/GCE/NECO) or Merit/credit in teachers' Grade II Certificate. Credit in O/L English Language or merit at Teachers 'Grade II Certificate is compulsory.
  6. In addition to O'Level Requirement, applicants for Bachelor Degree in Education must have NCE credit/merit in two relevant teaching or professional subjects.
Diploma Programme
  • Candidates applying for any of the Diploma Programmes must have passes in five (5) relevant subjects at credit level including English Language, at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), General Certificate of Education (GCE), NECO.
  • Also Candidates applying for the Diploma in Education must have passes in five (5) relevant subjects at credit level including English Language, at the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), General Certificate of Education (GCE), NECO. Mathematics is also required for Science or merit/credit in four (5) relevant subjects of TC II including English Language.

Certificate Programmes
  • Applicants for admission into the Non-degree Certificate Programme must have at least OND or NCE certificate. However, school certificate holders who have acquired enough experience working on development issues (minimum of two years) will also be considered for the Programme. Applicants for the Post Graduate Certificate Course in Gender Studies must have a university degree from an approved University.

Duration

Bachelor of Nursing Science Programme is for five Academic Sessions, each of the Diploma Programmes lasts for two Academic Sessions.
Each of the Diploma Programmes lasts for two Academic Session

Method of Application

All application fees are to be paid through any of the followin banks: Skye Bank, First Bank or UBA on eTranzact Network.
Application fee for Diploma Programmes, Certificate in Portuguese and Certificate in Gender Studies Programmes is N10,000.00 while the application fee for Bachelor Degree Programmes is N12,500. Application fee for certificate in French Language cost N5,000.

Requirement

  1. Valid email address
  2. Passport Photograph (100kb Max)
  3. Credentials

Important

Applicants are advised to make payments personally and obtain the eTranzact receipts at any of the designated banks. The Centre for Distance Learning, OAU has not engaged any individual or organization to carry out this application procedure on her behalf and thus shall not be held responsible for any issue arising from the involvement of a third party.

No downloaded or printed copies of forms will be accepted.

Closing Date

Deadline for Application is Friday, 20th December, 2013.

All Nursing and Bachelor Degree in Education Applicants are to note that they will be contacted as soon as a date is fixed for their Entrance Exam / Screening.


Signed
D.I. Ocan (Mrs)

Administrative Secretary
Centre for Distance Learning,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Source: http://www.oaucdl.edu.ng/site/mod/resource/view.php?id=46

Akinpelu, Sherif Lanre

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

HOLIDAY INTERNSHIP AT JUMIA

JumiaNigeria’s number one online shopping destination,  is recruiting for customer service INTERNS for the holiday period.
Job Title: Jumia Customer Service Internship Programme 2013
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
This is a great opportunity for graduates and students (especially those on strike) to build their CVs, gain working experience in an E-commerce industry and make quick cash.
Requirements
  • Must be at least 200 Level in a school
  • New Graduates / Awaiting NYSC
  • Proof of student status (e.g. valid student ID)
  • Fast typing skills
  • Good selling skills
  • Good communication skills (spoken and written skills)
  • No work experience Required
  • Must be intelligent, have good attitude and interpersonal skills also willing to learn.
  • Must be under 25 years.
Remuneration and Condition of services
The internship will last for a minimum of two months. Stipend will be given for job done.
Application Closing Date
20th December, 2013
Method Of Application
Interested applicants should kindly send their CV s to: callcenterinternship@jumia.com.ng
Applicants will be contacted soonest via email or text messages for the interview date.

Source: http://winternafrica.wordpress.com/2013/12/07/holiday-internship-at-jumia-nigeria/