2012 Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Essay Competition

The 11th NSE Annual Essay Competition for Students in Secondary and Tertiary institutions in Nigerian 2012

Introduction

The Nigerian Stock Exchange is pleased to announce the commencement of the 11th edition of the Annual National Essay Competition for secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The competition’s overall goal is to develop a culture of wealth creation amongst our youth – ‘Catching Them Young’. This landmark initiative continues to be guided by the following key objectives:

• Expose the young ones to the operations of the stock market;
• Develop a culture of medium and long-term investment habit among the youth;
• Expose the students to career choices in the securities market and related professions;
• Fill some gaps between school curriculum and practical approach to investing in the stock market.

Eligibility

• The Essay competition is open for two categories; students in senior secondary school and tertiary institutions in Nigeria

The NSE Essay Competition Topics:

Secondary Schools: What are the Benefits of Good Corporate Governance?

Tertiary Institutions: Corporate Governance and Nigerian Capital Market Development. Discuss

Entry Requirements

• Only one entry per person is allowed
• All entries must be accompanied with the competitor’s entry form
• Entries must be typewritten in English and not more than 2,000 words
• Essays must be original and unpublished
• All entries become the property of The Nigerian Stock Exchange and will not be returned.
• The decision of The Nigerian Stock Exchange panel of judges is final

Entry Deadline

• Entries close November 2, 2012

How to Submit Entry

• All entries must be submitted via email to essay@nse.com.ng

Prizes to be won
Secondary Schools
National Winners
1st Prize:     N200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand naira only)
2nd Prize:    N150,000.00 (One hundred and fifty thousand naira only)
3rd Prize:    N75,000.00 (Seventy five thousand naira only)
Consolation Prizes:  N15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand naira) each for 34 Runners-up

Tertiary Institutions
National Winners
1st Prize:     N300,000.00 (Three hundred thousand naira only)
2nd Prize:     N200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand naira only)
3rd Prize:     N100,000.00 (One hundred thousand naira only)
Consolation Prizes:  N20,000.00 (Twenty thousand naira) each for 34 Runners-up

Additionally Essay Prize

• All national winners are entitled to a certificate and plaque
• 1st Prize winners’ institutions shall receive a trophy each
• 34 state winners including FCT shall receive consolation prizes
• Names of winners and runners-up will be published in select Newspapers
• Equivalent cash prizes will be given out in form of shares of quoted companies

Click on the appropriate link below to download the entry from

Entry form for Secondary Schools

Entry form for Tertiary Institutions

ASUU Suspends Strike print

Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has suspended its two-month old strike over government’s refusal to properly fund the university system and implement the agreement reached three years ago.
The industrial action began on December 5, 2011. Students billed to graduate were caught up in the strike; and fresh and existing students were sentenced to idle weeks at home.
Lecturers are expected to resume work immediately.
An agreement to suspend the strike was reached today at a meeting at the University of Abuja.
Details later.

Free JAMB Post UME/Post UTME Past Questions And Answers

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How to Pass your Jamb UTME

Jamb UTME is an exam that is done everyyear by Nigerian students wishing to gain entry into Nigeria's higher institutions.
Passing Jamb is a huge challenge for a lot of students each year as they try to at least make up to 60% of the total scores.
Jamb UTME comes with 4 subjects and the total score is up to 400 so for someone to at least have a pass mark in Jamb, he/she should make more than 200. Also with the increasing competition for space in university admissions, more universities in Nigeria and higher institutions keep on increasing their cut off marks for several departments. So in order to pass Jamb and have a good chance of getting admitted, the best thing to do is get ready for it and not wait for expo.
Here are my tips on passing the Jamb UTM Exams:
- Buy the Jamb form early and submit early providing your actual personal details
- Also make sure that you choose a Jamb center close to your home or a comfortable place
- Get the syllabus for the courses that you are going to do
- Subscribe to pre-Jamb tutorial centres that are good and have lessons at regular times. Don't go for quacks
- Read extensively everyday and do practice questions (for more help call me 08062611277)
- Gain an understanding and don't just rely on cramming answers yet
- After you must have covered the syllabus, try to focus on past questions
- Focus mainly on Maths and English because that is where most people fail
- When it is 2 - 3 weeks to the d-Day, forget about reading theories, focus on past questions and objective questions on your subjects
- Don't rely on expo or cheating or copying on the exam day since they can disappoint you. Rely on what you have studied so far. Your best bet is your brain.

Study Abroad Student Guide PART 1

Study abroad can be an enriching and eye-opening adventure, where learning extends to the world beyond the classroom walls. There is no substitute for living and studying in a foreign country if you want to gain in-depth knowledge of another culture's customs, people, and language. In addition, you will find that living and studying or working in another country can develop important transnational competencies that can be of interest to future employers.
Personal Growth
Students who return from a study abroad program often see it as an experience which matured them personally and intellectually. They praise being exposed to new ways of thinking and living, which encourages growth and independence. For many students, going abroad to study is the first time they have really been away from 'home,' from familiar surroundings of the USA, as well as from friends and family. This is seldom an easy experience, but it is universally praised as worthwhile, often even life-transforming. After immersing themselves in a new culture, mastering the challenges of learning in a new and different academic environment, and experiencing the many highs and lows of being a 'foreigner,' students typically return home with increased self-confidence and justifiable pride in what they have achieved.
New Perspective on World Affairs
Study abroad can broaden your intellectual horizons and deepen your knowledge and understanding of international, political, and economic issues. It is almost certain that you will return from your sojourn abroad with a more informed and accurate perspective on world affairs. You will also have first-hand knowledge of how another culture approaches the tasks and challenges of everyday life, a sense of how 'global' the international culture has become, and an appreciation of the importance of international cooperation.
You will probably also gain a broader understanding of, and appreciation for, the United States, its way of life, and its role in international affairs. Through your professors, the other students in your program, and people you meet, you'll learn how others view the United States and its world role. If you live in a country where English is not the native language, or is spoken only by some, you will learn the practical importance of learning another language and using it.
Career Enhancement
But study abroad does more than promote academic enrichment and personal growth. It also can enhance your employment prospects, especially in the fields of business, international affairs, and government service. Employers increasingly seek graduates who have studied abroad. They know that students who have successfully completed a study abroad program are likely to possess international knowledge and often second-language skills. Such students are also likely to have other transnational competencies that graduate and professional schools and employers value just as highly: cross-cultural communication skills, analytical skills, an understanding of and familiarity with local customs and cultural contexts, flexibility, resilience, and the ability to adapt to new circumstances and deal constructively with differences. (See From Toward Transnational Competence, IIE 1997.)
What Are Your Reasons? What Are Your Goals?
After considering these potential benefits, you must still ask yourself why you, yourself, want to study abroad. Take some time to think about your reasons, for they will become your goals and your personal measures of success. Perhaps you want to learn a second language, or perfect one you already know. You might want to learn about another culture, diversify your studies, or prepare for graduate school. Maybe you want to travel and meet new people. Whatever your reasons are, write them down and share them with your professors, family, friends and, most importantly, with your study abroad advisor.
There are a host of valid reasons for wanting to experience foreign study. Whatever your reasons, they should be positive ones. Study abroad should not be seen as an escape route from problems at home or on campus. Adjusting to life and learning in a foreign environment will have its stressful moments, and the more you are able to focus on your goals, the more you're likely to benefit from the experience.

To be continued...

Government, ASUU negotiation to end soon, says labour minister

The minister of Labour and Productivity, Chukwuemeka Wogu, has raised hopes of universities across the country reopening in January. Briefing journalists in Aba, Abia, on Thursday, Mr Wogu said that negotiations between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the lingering industrial dispute would be resolved soon.

He said the federal government had been meeting with ASUU since the strike commenced early in the month, while promising that by January, an agreement would be reached. According to him, getting the lecturers back to the classrooms is the main problem.

Wogu said the government was looking critically and taking holistic approach to the contentious issues with a view to resolving them.

“It is not that the government has been keeping quiet since the present strike began; we’ve been meeting with representatives of ASUU and hopefully, by January, an agreement will be reached.

“But getting the lecturers back to lecture rooms is the problem. We want to look critically at those things that led to the strike in the first place to deal with them so that they will not re-occur,” he said.

Meanwhile, the minister condemned the Christmas Day bomb blast at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger State.

He said the perpetrators of the act did not only commit a crime against the nation, “but sinned against God, who, those that lost their lives in the attack, went to worship.”

Describing the incident as unfortunate, Wogu said it was a sad aspect of the national history that such act could be perpetrated when Christians were celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

“This act of terrorism is new to Nigeria so an approach to solving it will also be new but the bottom line is that government is on top of the situation,” he said.

Federal University Ebonyi (FUNAI) Admission List 2011/2012 Released

Federal University Ndufu-Alike ikwo Ebonyi State(FUNAI) has released its long awaited admission list.
Students who applied for admission into FUNAI and wrote the Post UTME examinations can now check their Post UTME results and admission status.
A message from the management urged all admitted students to follow instructions as given to them in the admission status print out. Such candidates can also obtain their original JAMB admission letter as a proof of their admission into the university this 2011/2012 session.
Click here to check the FUNAI admission list

Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) Admission List 2011/2012 Out

Olabisi Onabanjo University has released its 2011/2012 admission list.
Students who applied for admission into Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) and wrote their Post UTME examinations can now check their admission status in the University campus or you can check you admission status online.
The admission list is available in the school administration/admission office in the school campus. Candidates are invited to check their names in the school.
You can also check the list via Jamb’s website:
Click here to check your OOU Admission status.

JAMB UTME 2012 Registration Details

Registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, JAMB UTME 2012, organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria for 2012/2013 has begun

Prospective candidates who are writing this exam should register as soon as possible as the expected closing date is on the 2nd of February which is barely a month from now. We strongly advise candidates to register before the end of January.

Steps To Take To Register For JAMB UTME 2012 Examination

-Purchase the JAMB scratch cards only at JAMB authorized UTME registration scratch card selling points for N4600
-After purchasing your scratch card, proceed to a JAMB authorized registration center in your area for your UTME registration. Click on this link to get redirected to the list of authorized centers in your state of registration.
-Note that these registration centers should not charge you more than N700 for your registration and printing of two copies of your photocard. If in any case your are charges more than the aforementioned amount, please send your registration number and the amount charged to “UTME2012.info@jamb.gov.ng”
Below is a sample of the form you’ll be required to fill at the registration center.

60% pass English, Maths •As WAEC releases 2011 GCE results

MOST candidates who wrote the November/Dec-ember 2011 West African Senior School Certificate Examination will be celebrating
this Christmas in a cheerful mood, as 60 per cent of them passed with credit in English Language and Mathematics.
The Head of National Office (HNO) for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr Iyi Uwadiae, said this at a news conference to announce the results on Wednesday.
According to him, a total of 404,863 candidates, consisting of 225,023 males and 179, 840 females wrote the examination out of which 394,337 of them, representing 97.4 per cent, had their results fully processed, while 10,526 candidates, representing 2.6 per cent, had a few subjects still being processed due to various errors and omissions.
He said that 226,658 candidates, representing 60.86 per cent, obtained credit and above in Mathematics while 226, 188, representing 59.82 per cent, obtained credit and above in English Language.
Uwadiae also said that 147,012 candidates, representing 37.92 per cent, obtained credit and above in six subjects; 199,214 candidates, representing 51.39 per cent, obtained credit and above in five subjects; 246,312, representing 63.54 per cent, obtained credit and above in four subjects.
According to the HNO, 287,918 candidates, representing 74.27 per cent, obtained credit and above in three subjects while a total of 324,393 candidates, representing 83.68 per cent, obtained credit and above in two subjects.
The results also showed that a total of 49 blind candidates wrote the examination with 17 of them, representing 34.69 per cent, obtaining credit and above in five subjects.
Commenting on the errors observed in the examination, Uwadiae said most of them were committed during the online registration for the test while some were committed during the actual conduct of the examination.
He said that the council would work assiduously in order to resolve the errors, so that the results of the affected candidates could be processed and released as soon as possible.
He, however, said the results of 39,066 candidates, representing 9.65 per cent of the total number of candidates, were being withheld for various reports of alleged involvement in examination malpractice.

Scholarship Help/How to get a Scholarship

Scholarship Help

Hello. We think we know you. You are a good student, maybe even a great or fabulous student. You are looking forward to going to college. Or, more likely, you are in your senior year and getting organized for the full-court press of getting into the college of your choice and getting the scholarship you need to be sure you and your family can afford this next step of your education.
It's pretty exciting and more than a little nerve-racking. You're already dealing with the pressures of your high school career, and they are significant, we know. The process of getting ready, getting into, and paying for college is a very big, extra project in your already crowded life.
You may be reading this Web site because you've already concluded that you will apply for a scholarship. Or the question of whether to apply for scholarships may not have an obvious answer for you yet. Either way, it's sensible to read our Web site and get the facts about college scholarships as well as the best advice we can offer about how to succeed in winning scholarships.
We will spend time on this Web site explaining how college funding works, the types of college scholarships available, how to find a scholarship, and how to apply for one. That's pretty standard issue for a Web site about scholarships, although we think (if you'll pardon us saying so) that we've done an excellent job of being comprehensive and readable. Here's what's different.

How To Win Scholarships

We know that the path to success in earning scholarships has approximately three parts. (This process is hardly so simplistic that anyone should presume to do more than approximate the components.)

• You must to be able to organize and prioritize

You must be able to write about a variety of topics, that may or may not be exciting to you, in a fluid and thoughtful way, demonstrating that you are a scholar or would like to be a scholar.

• You must be able to write about a variety of topics that may or may not be exciting to you in a fluid and thoughtful way, demonstrating that you are a scholar or would like to be a scholar.

This may be the most difficult part about becoming a successful scholarship winner. However, we know that with some help, you can do it.

• You must understand yourself well enough to create a compelling portrait of who you are. You must understand your audience well enough to be able to position your skills and strengths as deserving of their support.

Knowing yourself takes more work than writing down a list of extracurricular activities. We will help you learn how to find the "method behind the madness" of your life and present it in a winning way. Why? Because scholarship committees award funding to candidates they can understand and relate to and who distinguish themselves from other candidates by their ability to communicate their special-ness.
Should you apply for scholarships? We think so. Why? Beyond the obvious fact that every extra dollar can help you and your family, the scholarship process is also a way to develop the winning skills that will serve you well in whatever you do in your life. The ability to organize, prioritize, write well, match message to audience and most of all, know yourself, are gifts you should give yourself as soon as possible. Use this website and the scholarship process to get yourself ready for the rest of your life.
By the way, if you happen to be a parent reading this website, please encourage your son or daughter to look for scholarships, following our approach. Just think how much smoother their path will be if they hone these skills now, before they leave your nest. If you're reading this website we know we don't really need to say this but we'll do it anyway. They'll need your help and support.
College scholarships are the ideal form of student aid, as they're basically gifts that never have to be repaid. On the other hand, student loans must be repaid, but they're made at very low interest rates, and you're usually you're not required to begin repayment until six months after you graduate. Some student loans require you to prove financial need, but some of them don't. Many students turn to student loans as a method to pay for college. Basically, if you cannot get access to the free money you have to borrow it in the form of a student loan.

Types of Scholarships Available

Scholarships originate from a variety of sources. This section will help you understand who awards scholarships and why they support college education through this specialized funding.

College Scholarships Come In Many Forms

College-Specific Awards

Colleges often have scholarship money available that is used to develop the financial package offered to an applicant who has been granted admission. These types of scholarships are available under a variety of terms that may include maintaining a certain GPA or pursuing a specific major.

Athletic Scholarships

Many athletes dream of going to college on an athletic scholarship. It's possible to achieve that dream, but these types of scholarships are highly competitive and the application process is a world unto itself. Awards are made through colleges, and applying for an athletic scholarship is akin to marketing yourself for a starring movie role. If you are interested in winning an athletic scholarship, go immediately to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Web site and begin reading as fast as you can.
According to the NCAA, athletic scholarships for undergraduate student-athletes at Division I and Division II schools are partially funded through the NCAA membership revenue distribution. These scholarships are awarded directly by each academic institution and not the NCAA. About $1 billion in athletic scholarships are awarded each year. Over 126,000 student-athletes receive either a partial or full athletic scholarship. Division III schools offer only academic scholarships. They do not offer athletic scholarships.
Second, contact the financial aid office of the school you hope to attend. They should have lots of information about available awards.
Third, find and read detailed information about the process of winning athletic scholarships. You might start with the site, www.collegesportsscholarships.com, created by an athlete and his dad to help other athletes understand the scholarship process. It's all free and is a good starting point. Also, the Fund My Future site, www.fundmyfuture.info, provides a lot of good, free information.

Academic Awards

These merit-based scholarships are awarded by your college for academic achievement. Inquire about these awards at your school's financial aid office, though you may not even have to apply for an academic award; they are often wrapped into the financial aid package offered by the college, based on your college application.

Departmental Awards

Specific departments may have scholarships available to attract or retain students in the department's field of study. If you know what your major will be, contact that department to inquire about scholarships.

Private Organizations

There are thousands of private organizations that offer scholarship awards, ranging from $50 to $20,000 and more. Within the "private" category, there are many types of organizations to consider.

Corporations

Corporations offer scholarships to attract and retain employees, support the communities where the business is located, and encourage entrants into the business's field of work. These are often the scholarships that go unawarded for lack of applicants.
Search for corporation scholarships by checking with your parents' employers for possible programs, researching businesses in your region, and searching your newspaper's archives for award announcements. You may have a much greater chance of receiving a private corporation award because geographic, employment, and other restrictions narrow the number of candidates.

Religious Organizations

Religious organizations often award scholarships to help their members afford the cost of college. If you and your family are affiliated with a specific religious group, check with your local group about the availability of scholarships, as these types of scholarships are sometimes easier to qualify for than other kinds.

Unions

Unions are a major source of scholarship funds. The AFL-CIO Web site is good place to start searching for union-sponsored scholarships.

High School or School District

Your high school may offer scholarships to graduating students. Your high school guidance counselor can provide information about availability.

Chamber of Commerce

Chambers often have scholarship programs, and they can be great sources of information about which businesses in your community offer scholarships.

Other Private Organizations

The ubiquitous category "other" is really the mother lode of scholarship opportunities. There are thousands of scholarships available, given by organizations that wish to further their mission by supporting the education of students. This category of scholarships is the reason for using a Web search engine to identify suitable opportunities in this vast universe of money offers.

The Military

The military is a well-known source of college scholarships. The Air Force ROTC program can pay up to full college tuition, plus a stipend for books. Military scholarships are awarded in return for a tour of duty with the branch of the military supporting your education. Be sure you're prepared to fulfill the terms of your scholarship agreement. If the prospect of military service fits with your goals, a military scholarship may be an excellent way for you to underwrite your college education. Use the military link at www.students.gov to locate the sites that you should search for military scholarships, including special scholarships for veterans.

State and Federal Sources of Financial Aid Funds

The federal government provides $41.3 billion in grant aid to post-secondary education students annually. The aid comes in several forms: Need-based federal aid:

• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
• Federal Work Study
• Perkins Loans

Financing options:

• Federal PLUS Loans (also known as Direct Plus Loans)
• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans (also known as Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans)
• Other parent loans
• Alternative student loans

To receive a grant from the federal program, your college must qualify to administer these grants. Check with your school's financial aid department to be sure your school is a qualified participant. The Internet site where you can fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), www.fafsa.ed.gov, provides great information about federal grant programs.
Another excellent site is www.students.gov. Click on their scholarships link, and you will find a glittering array of scholarship possibilities from many different federal agencies.
Check with your state's higher education authority to see what kind of assistance is available. Many states provide excellent scholarships and grants and often have special categories of award for women going back to school, minorities, and people with disabilities. Be sure to follow all application procedures and deadlines. Many colleges will not make up for state grants lost to students though late applications. Additionally, many states and private colleges administer need-based institutional funds that help round out financial aid awards.

Information Overload

The categories described on this page represent thousands of scholarships and billions of dollars in financial aid. Your job is to make your way through the maze of information and options, and in doing so, create a scholarship application plan that gives you the highest probability of success with the best scholarship matches available.

2011/2012 Imo state University Supplimentary List

This is to inform the general public and especially Aspirant of Imo State University that the 2011/2012 Pre-degree admission list for the Imo State University has been released.
The Admission List is available on the Institution Official Portal and it is freely accessible to all Applicants.
The Admission is in "pdf document" and contains only about 41 names into various departments.
To check your Admission Status on The Imo State University- IMSU predegree list, please goto the official portal here- IMSU Pre-degree List
or you can download the PDF Document directly here
Imsu Pre-degree List PDF Document

Congratulation to all students who made this Academic Year Pre-Degree Program.

2012 Jamb Form Is Out!(no.4 Imo State On Jamb Site As Authorized Agent)

This is to inform the entire candidates who have it in mind to apply for 2012 Jamb that the FORM is out and the registration is in progress. Registration this time requires a biometric data capture(Thumb Print) which is some how different from last year own.

You need a well experienced personnel to handle your registration for you this time to safe you from making registration errors and lost your payment.However, we are here to support you because we have been in registration business for years and you can check our name as authorized centre from Jamb site directly on http://www.jamb.org.ng/Unifiedtme . click on view registration centres,under Imo State.(No.4)

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The 2012 JAMB Utme registration scratch cards can be obtained at the following approved points nationwide at the cost of the registration scratch card is N4,600 (Four Thousand Six hundred Naira Only).
Looking at this year”s jamb registration procedure, we can conclude that Jamb maintained the pattern used in the 2011 registration , with the introduction of the biometric registration which involves finger print scanning of the candidate for the examination. New candidates for this year are expected to have a finger print scan (your left and right thumbs) before they can complete their registration or open an account.
For hitch free registration, you should download a copy of the 2012 Jamb UTME online registration template (Online Replica), which you should go home to fill before coming online to input the data you filled. All information on this template must be available before attempting to go online to register so that you don”t have to stop the registration because of a missing information. This same template can also be used by Computer and Business Centers to get the details of candidates they intend to register.
Ensure that you have an electronic copy of your Most Recent Passport Photograph (not older than 3 months) before you start your registration. Candidates are advised to test the validity of their passport photographs before proceeding to fill. Resize and Convert your Picture into JPEG Format and a required size of 15 Kilo Bytes.
If you are doing your registration from a professional Computer or Business Center, all the above procedures, including the Finger Print Registration should be easy.
Candidates are to supply valid e-mail addresses during registration to receive their registration details via e-mails upon Submission of forms. This should be printed and attached to the earlier printed slip. All candidates should come with their recent passport photographs to the Examination Halls.
Candidates who wrote the 2011 UTME but did not get admission can make this year”s registration by sullying the details of their last year”s application like passports, finger prints, addresses, etc. Instruction for this is in the 2012 registration portal.

We also, register candidates for ongoing  2012 May/June WAEC/NECO internal Examination.

Best of luck!