Young Entrepreneurs & Students Grant 2016: Apply Now!!!

The Nigerian Young professionals Forum (NYPF) – Young Entrepreneurs and Student Grant Scheme 2016 edition is out. The Entrepreneur YESGrant is a grant to your business and NOT A LOAN.

Are you a Nigerian between the ages of 18 and 40 with entrepreneurial and innovative business idea in Agriculture, Creative Economy or Information & Communication Technology (ICT) but in need of funding? The YESGrant is ready to support your business with up to 2 million naira in grant, specialised trainings, a network of mentors and business leaders.

YESGrant Eligibility Criteria.

1. To apply for the grant, the owner of the business applying must be a Nigerian between the ages of 18 and 40 and must be a registered member of the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF).
2. The innovative idea of the entrepreneur must be from one of the following sectors:
   1. Agriculture
   2. Creative Economy (Fashion, Photography, Creative Arts, Music and Film Entertainment)
   3. Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
3. To access the grant, the business must be registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
4. The entrepreneur must open a corporate account with Heritage Bank Nigeria (the YESGrant Partner) prior to disbursement.
5. Owner of the business must sign a legal agreement between the beneficiary company and NYPF.

YESGrant Application Process.

1. Award recipients must be registered members of the Nigerian Young Professional Forum (NYPF) – http://www.nypforum.org. As a registered member, you will be assigned a unique identification number with which you will use to log into the application platform.
2. Applications for funding by the Nigerian Young Professional Forum (YESGrant) pass through a two-stage application process:
   1. Concept Note stage
   2. Evaluation stage
3. The Concept Note stage entails completing a form online and a brief summary of the proposed business idea for which grant funding support is being required for. This is the first stage of the Application process.
4. The Evaluation stage requires shortlisted applicants to be interviewed face to face by a team of independent industry specialists.

How to Apply for Malaysian International Scholarship – 2016

Here’s how to apply for the Malaysian International Scholarship – 2016 edition. Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities.

 

Malaysian Government Scholarship

The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.

Universities involved in this program include all Malaysian public Universities and semi-private and private Univarsities such as Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Multimedia University (MMU), International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Heriot- Watt University(HWU)Malaysia, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)Malaysia, Monash University Malaysia, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.

Applicants may choose either the below priority fields or any related course of study:

(a) Science and Engineering (b) Agriculture and Fisheries (c) Economics and Islamic Finance

(d) Information and Communication Technology (e) Biotechnology (f) Biosecurity and Food Safety

(g) Infrastructure and Utility (h) Environmental Studies (i) Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical

pharmacy.
Each scholarship consists of air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia, an approved tuition fees, monthly maintenance allowance, annual grant for books and internal travel, medical / health insurance, installation and termination grant, thesis allowance and visa.

The deadline for scholarship application is 31st July 2016. All criteria for eligibility and method application for the MIS are listed at https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/login.php.

Here’s how to apply for the Malaysian International Scholarship – 2016 edition. Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities.

The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.
Universities involved in this program include all Malaysian public Universities and semi-private and private Univarsities such as Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Multimedia University (MMU), International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Heriot- Watt University(HWU)Malaysia, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)Malaysia, Monash University Malaysia, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.
Applicants may choose either the below priority fields or any related course of study:
(a) Science and Engineering (b) Agriculture and Fisheries (c) Economics and Islamic Finance
(d) Information and Communication Technology (e) Biotechnology (f) Biosecurity and Food Safety
(g) Infrastructure and Utility (h) Environmental Studies (i) Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical
pharmacy.
Each scholarship consists of air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia, an approved tuition fees, monthly maintenance allowance, annual grant for books and internal travel, medical / health insurance, installation and termination grant, thesis allowance and visa.
The deadline for scholarship application is 31st July 2016. All criteria for eligibility and method application for the MIS are listed at https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/login.php.
- See more at: http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/ng/malaysian-international-scholarship/#sthash.GledStU9.dpuf

Here’s how to apply for the Malaysian International Scholarship – 2016 edition. Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities.

The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.
Universities involved in this program include all Malaysian public Universities and semi-private and private Univarsities such as Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Multimedia University (MMU), International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Heriot- Watt University(HWU)Malaysia, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)Malaysia, Monash University Malaysia, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.
Applicants may choose either the below priority fields or any related course of study:
(a) Science and Engineering (b) Agriculture and Fisheries (c) Economics and Islamic Finance
(d) Information and Communication Technology (e) Biotechnology (f) Biosecurity and Food Safety
(g) Infrastructure and Utility (h) Environmental Studies (i) Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical
pharmacy.
Each scholarship consists of air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia, an approved tuition fees, monthly maintenance allowance, annual grant for books and internal travel, medical / health insurance, installation and termination grant, thesis allowance and visa.
The deadline for scholarship application is 31st July 2016. All criteria for eligibility and method application for the MIS are listed at https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/login.php.
- See more at: http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/ng/malaysian-international-scholarship/#sthash.GledStU9.dpuf

Here’s how to apply for the Malaysian International Scholarship – 2016 edition. Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities.

The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.
Universities involved in this program include all Malaysian public Universities and semi-private and private Univarsities such as Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Multimedia University (MMU), International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Heriot- Watt University(HWU)Malaysia, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)Malaysia, Monash University Malaysia, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.
Applicants may choose either the below priority fields or any related course of study:
(a) Science and Engineering (b) Agriculture and Fisheries (c) Economics and Islamic Finance
(d) Information and Communication Technology (e) Biotechnology (f) Biosecurity and Food Safety
(g) Infrastructure and Utility (h) Environmental Studies (i) Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical
pharmacy.
Each scholarship consists of air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia, an approved tuition fees, monthly maintenance allowance, annual grant for books and internal travel, medical / health insurance, installation and termination grant, thesis allowance and visa.
The deadline for scholarship application is 31st July 2016. All criteria for eligibility and method application for the MIS are listed at https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/login.php.
- See more at: http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/ng/malaysian-international-scholarship/#sthash.GledStU9.dpuf

Job Vacancies at AKSU – 5 Positions

Akwa Ibom State University, AKSU vacancy for Registrar, Bursar, University Librarian, Director of Physical Planning and  Director of Works and Maintenance.

The positions will be filled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No. 11 of 1993 the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2012 and the Akwa Ibom State University Law. Interested candidates who meet requisite qualifications and experience as specified below are invited to apply.

Registrar Job at AKSU.

(a) Job Description
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University, except in financial matters where the Bursar takes precedent. He shall be the Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and the Convocation.
(b) The Candidate
The candidate must be a team player with good leadership qualities to inspire and motivate a crop of administrative officers. He/she must command respect, be ready to instill confidence and relate well with subordinates. The candidate must have high integrity, innovativeness and moral standard in tandem with the vision and mission of Akwa Ibom State University and must be ICT (Information and Communication Technology) compliant.
(c) Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for this post must:
(i) Possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), WASC/NECO/GCE with five (5) Credit Passes including English Language.
(ii) Possess a good honours degree in Humanities, Law, Education or the Social Sciences from a recognized university, with at least 18 (eighteen) years cognate experience, preferably in a university or other institutions of higher learning. Acquisition of a higher degree will be an advantage.
(iii) Be a member of a recognized professional management body such as: NIM, CIPM, ANUPA and should possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
(iv) Not be below the rank of a Director of Administration with 3 (three) years experience or Deputy Registrar with Five (5) years experience.

Bursar Job at AKSU.

(a) Job Description
The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University. He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
(b) The Candidate
(i) The candidate for the post must exhibit a considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial and human resource management. He/she must be ICT compliant and must be conversant with current trends in financial reporting;
(ii) Prospective candidates must show innovative approaches to the running of an ICT-driven Bursary, working at the highest level of efficiency to eliminate time wasting, bureaucracy and bottlenecks;
(iii) The ability to advise the Vice-Chancellor in planning and executing strategies for enhancing internal revenue generation as well as promoting the culture of “doing more with less” shall be required;
(iv) In addition, applicant is required to write in not more than five hundred (500) words his/her proposal for fund generation and management for the University.
(c) Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must possess the following:
(i) basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate(FSLC), WASC/NECO/GCE with five (5) Credit Passes including English Language, Mathematics and Economics;
(ii) a good honours degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized University;
(iii) must in addition be a member of any of the following professional Accounting bodies: ICAN, ANAN, ACMA, CPA – USA. Possession of MBA or any relevant higher degree will be an advantage;
(iv) the applicant should have at least eighteen (18) years post-qualification cognate experience and must have been a Deputy Bursar for at least four (4) years, preferably in a university or similar institution.

University Librarian Job at AKSU.

(a) Job Description
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University. He/she is also the administrative and academic Head of the University Library. He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for day-to-day running of the University Library, and its orderly growth and development.
(b) The Candidate
(i) The ideal candidate must be able to gear the University Library towards its vision of meeting the demands of students, staff and community by ensuring:
(a) an effective and efficient library system;
(b) a highly commendable e-library service complemented with traditional library services;
(c) adequate programmes that promote information and critical literacy;
(d) an effective coordination of University Library Units in faculties, department and centres.
(ii) Be a person with high degree of integrity and moral discipline as well as be endowed with creativity and innovation potentials.
(c) Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for this post must:
(i) possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), WASC/NECO/GCE with five (5) Credit Passes including English Language and Mathematics;
(ii) be professionally qualified and practicing librarian;
(ii) possess a good honours degree in Library Science from a recognized university, plus a higher degree (preferably a Ph. D) with at least 18 (eighteen) years relevant experience, preferably in a university or other institutions of higher learning;
(iii) have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
(iv) not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian with at least 6 (six) years experience;
(v) be highly resourceful in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Computer-based cataloguing and e-library literacy.
TENURE
The tenure of the Registrar, Bursar and the University Librarian as Principal Officers of the University, is a single 5 (five) year term.
SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The successful applicant for the post of Registrar and Bursar respectively will be placed on consolidated salary structure with the relevant benefits as applicable in the Nigerian University system; while the successful applicant for the post of the University Librarian will be placed on CONUASS 7 with relevant fringe benefits.
(f) METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should submit 25 (twenty-five) copies each of their applications and curriculum vitae, indicating full name; post sought; date and place of birth; nationality; permanent home and current contact addresses; phone no., marital status; number and ages of children; academic/professional qualifications (attach photocopies of all certificates); previous working experience (giving rank and salary), details of research work and publications; extra-curricular activities; names and addresses of 3 (three) Referees, one of whom must be in a position to supply academic, and/or professional reference.
All applications should be addressed to:
THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY
IKOT AKPADEN, MKPAT ENIN L.G.A.
P.M.B. 1167, UYO
AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Applicants are advised to write boldly at the left hand corner of the envelopes containing their applications, the position to which they are responding. Referees should also be advised to send their reports in confidential cover, directly to the Vice-Chancellor.
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for the receipt of the applications is 6 (six) weeks from the date of this publication.

Director of Physical Planning Job at AKSU.

(a) Job Description
The Director of Physical Planning is the Head of the Directorate of Physical Planning. He is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the Conceptualization, Design, Supervision and management of the University Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Projects.
(b) Responsibilities
(i) the candidates for the post must exhibit considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, and demonstrable integrity for the running of a Directorate of Physical Planning of a University;
(ii) prospective candidates must be proficient in ICT with demonstrable competence in computer aided designs and controls.
(c) Qualifications
(i) candidates must possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), WASC/NECO/GCE with five (5) Credit Passes including English Language and Mathematics;
(ii) candidates for the post must have a good honours degree in Engineering, Building, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management or Urban and Regional Planning plus at least 18 (eighteen) years of relevant experience especially on Campus Planning Development;
(iii) candidates must not be below the rank of Deputy Director of Physical Planning in a University or similar Institution with four (4) years experience;
(iv) possession of a Post graduate Degree will be an advantage;
(v) in addition, candidates must be registered members of relevant Professional bodies such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), ARCON for Architects, QSRBN (for Quantity Surveyors), NIOB (for Builders), NIESV (for Estate Surveyors and Valuers), etc.

Director of Works and Maintenance Job at AKSU.

(a) Job Description
The Director of Works and Maintenance is the Chief Technical Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day running and maintenance of University Buildings, Roads, Boreholes, Electrical Installations, Equipment and other properties as well as the provision of service and utilities for the well-being of the University.
(b) Responsibilities
(i) the candidates for the post must exhibit considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, and demonstrable integrity for the running of a Directorate of Works and Maintenance of a University;
(ii) prospective candidates must be proficient in ICT with demonstrable competence in computer aided designs and controls.
(c) Qualifications
(i) candidates must possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), WASC/NECO/GCE with five (5) Credit Passes including English Language and Mathematics.
(ii) candidates for the Post of Director of Works and Maintenance must have good honours degree in Engineering, Building, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning plus at least 18 (eighteen) years of relevant experience especially in works and maintenance;
(iii) candidates must not be below the rank of a Deputy Director of Works and Maintenance in a University or similar Institution with at least four (4) years experience;
(iv) possession of a Post graduate Degree will be an advantage;
(v) in addition, candidates must be registered members of relevant Professional bodies such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), ARCON (for architects), QSRBN (for Quantity Surveyors), NIOB (for Builders), NIESV (for Estate Surveyors and Valuers). etc.
(d) Conditions of Service/Tenure of Directors
The successful candidate shall be placed on salary CONTISS 15. He shall hold office for a period of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment and may or may not be re-appointed on such terms and conditions applicable in Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the Governing Council of the University.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants for the positions of Director of Physical Planning and Director of Works and Maintenance respectively, should also submit 25 (twenty-five) sets of their application, giving the information in the following order in their CV:
Full Name, Post applied for, Date of Birth, Place of Birth and State of Origin, Nationality, Permanent Home address (Not P.O. Box or P.M.B.), Current Postal Address (Add Phone No. and E-mail Address), Marital Status, Number of Children with Names and Ages, Institutions attended (with dates), Academic Qualifications with dates (where applicable), Working Experience (General and Specific with dates), Details of administrative experience and Service to the Community (with status and dates), Present Employment, Status, salary and Employer, Extra Curricular Activities, Publications (if any)
Candidates should also indicate in their curriculum vitae any capacity enhancing training they have undergone in their career and any publications, designs and technical reports relevant to architectural and or engineering practices and maintenance they have authored or presented in professional conference(s).
Names and addresses of three referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested by the applicant to forward their confidential reports to the Vice-Chancellor, Akwa Ibom State University and marked Confidential.
All applications should be addressed to:
THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY
IKOT AKPADEN, MKPAT ENIN L.G.A.
P.M.B. 1167, UYO
AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for the receipt of the applications is 6 (six) weeks from the date of this publication – 06/05/2016.

Jobs for Fresh Graduates at Red Media Africa

#‎TeamRED‬ is expanding its team again for some exiting new products and clients. Would you like to join ‪#‎TeamRED‬? We don’t care – at all- about experience. We are looking for the finest made-in-Nigeria talent to join our  our team.

Red Media Africa Open Positions.

1. TV PRODUCER
2. TV WRITER
3. EVENTS MANAGER
4. PRODUCTION MANAGER
5. DIGITAL MARKETER
6. SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT & COMMUNITIES MANAGER
7. MARKETING & SALES ASSOCIATE
8. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
9. PROJECT MANAGER
10. PERSONAL ASSISTANT
11. AMAZING DOCUMENTS CREATOR (proposals, presentations etc)
12. WRITER -JOURNALISM
13. WRITER – COPY (speeches, ads etc)
14. GRAPHICS DESIGNER
15. CONTENT CURATOR
16. PR AND COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATE BRAND MANAGER

NOTE: WE’RE BIASED TOWARDS GIRLS, WE LOVE FRESH GRADUATES, WE LOVE THOSE WITH 1-2 YEARS EXPERIENCE, WE LOVE THOSE WHO WENT TO SCHOOL IN NIGERIA, AND WE ESPECIALLY LOVE PEOPLE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, FUTA AKURE, COVENANT UNIVERSITY, BABCOCK UNIVERSITY THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AND THE OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY!
YOU HAVE TO BE REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY GOOD.  OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS TAKES NO PRISONERS.

How to Apply for Red Media Africa Job.

If you’re our guy/girl, hit the CEO directly on mp@redmediaafrica.com. He’s (too) excited by bad-ass made-in-Nigeria talent (Actually, he is excited about everything on earth – but don’t tell him we said so)!

NDDC Donates 202 Laptops to School in Rivers

Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC donated 202 laptops to Niger Delta Science School, NDSS, Rumuola, Port Harcourt.

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated 202 units of new laptop computers to the Niger Delta Science School (NDSS), Rumuola, Port Harcourt.

The acting managing director of the NDDC, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, was quoted in the statement as saying that the facilities in the school would be renovated and re-equipped to bring them up to a standard befitting a special science institution.

Semenitari stated that by the end of 2016, the academic environment of the school would have been totally transformed.

NDA Exam Centres Selection & Printing of Exam Cards – 2016/17

Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA exam centres selection has commenced for shortlisted applicants.

The authorities of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) have announced that shortlisted applicants can proceed to select their exam centres and also print their exam cards.
Shortlisted Applicants should login at www.ndaapplications.net, select their exam centres and print their exam cards.


This must be completed on or before 3 April 2016 as the portal will be shut down by 11:59 pm on that date.

Note: Applicants whose faculties did not appear on their exam cards or acknowledgement forms should please reprint them.

Akwa-Ibom Ex-Deputy Governor Donates CBT Centres to JAMB

Akwa Ibom State former Deputy Governor, Dr. Christopher Stephen Ekpenyong, donated CBT centres for JAMB exams.

The former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Christopher Stephen Ekpenyong, has  donated a computer-based Gestric Information Technology and Management Institute (GITMI) at Ikot Ekpene and Uyo.
Speaking in an interview in Uyo, the state capital, Obong Ekpenyong, the Proprietor of the institute, said that the computer- based Gestric Information Technology and Management Institute (GITMI) he established, accommodated over 10,000 candidates, who participated in the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Computer-Based-Test (CBT) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
He also commended JAMB for its foresight in approving the school as one of its CBT centres in the state.

Microsoft Partners with IAUE

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, IAUE to commence IT Academy programme with Microsoft certification.

Global technology giant Microsoft has indicated interest to partner with IAUE to improve and strengthen the educational programmes of the university.
Microsoft Consumer Channels Group Director Mr. Mark Ihimoyan gave this indication when he paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Professor Joseph Kinanee at his office on Wednesday 23rd March 2016.

Mr Ihimoyan who pointed out that Microsoft has moved from archaic technology to cutting edge system through its incessant innovations remarked that the 21st century modern day students needs to be creative and relevant as a professional. The educational and learning experiences he continued would be transformed with innovations and made interesting to help empower, develop skills and create a sustained economic opportunities for the students.
The Microsoft Director who noted that IAUE was blessed to have a visionary leader like Professor Joseph Kinanee, stressed that they were ready to start the IT Academy programme with Microsoft certification and make IAUE a bench mark for a global standard that can be referenced.
Responding the Vice-Chancellor Professor Joseph Kinanee noted that the university had gotten computers and software from Microsoft before now. He emphasized that the dream of State Government was to ensure that IAUE trained students in B.Sc. Ed and B. Sc Computer Science.
The Vice-Chancellor hinted that although the university was one of education it would diversify and welcomed the proposal for Microsoft personnel to train IAUE Staff in modern technology. He also said that IAUE would gladly partner with Microsoft in its effort to support the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as well as maintain it adding that maintenance culture was key if much was to be achieved.
Professor Kinanee informed the Director that IAUE was preparing for accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and needed e-library in each department. He solicited for support to ensure that the programmes of the university attained full accreditation.
Also speaking the university librarian Dr. Boma Obi observed that the university e-library was functional and not a check list. She called for effective training at the barest minimum cost as staff would be interested in their training which she noted must not necessarily be self based. Dr. Obi opined that some staff were immigrants to the ICT world and needed personal training.
Microsoft is the world’s leading producer of computer software and one of the most formidable and influential providers of information technology.
It was founded April 4, 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquergue New Mexico. Some of its best selling products include the Microsoft windows operating system, Microsoft office suite of productivity software and many other software services, devices and solutions.

5 tricks to Make Your Car Seem like New Again

Every motorist is somewhat emotionally attached to his vehicle as he spends a lot of time commuting to work or just hauling groceries in it. But as the vehicle gets older, it exterior less flashy and faults a little more persistent, the car-owner battles with the temptation to acquire a new alternative…even when keeping the older is much more cost-efficient.

Agreed, it is normal to grow tired of used cars long before their lifespan runs out, however, the cost for purchasing a new one can cut a big hole in the pocket. So Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking website shows you fresh tips to keep your cars in top shape for longer,  make it seem new and have you feeling good about it again.

Do a thorough cleaning of the vehicle

This does not entail the quick, normal cleaning that you do on your car every day, it involves hardcore scrubbing of every part of the car you can reach. Wash the carpet and upholstery, dig out all the trash moldering in the boot of the car, remove the spare and get into every nook and cranny of the tire well, and remove the seat cushions and pick out the entire food residue. If possible, take out the front seats and vacuum under there. Also, clean all the grime from the engine bay and get under the car too. As for the exterior, wax the car to a perfect shine.  Deep cleaning may seem tedious; however, it pays off as it not only leaves your car looking as good as new, it gives you the chance to uncover possible hidden problems.

Re-Paint

Nothing screams “new’ car” more than a flashy, clean, well-sprayed exterior.  Take your care to the maintenance center and ask for full-body paint. For some thousand Naira, you should be able to get a good exterior paint job that will dramatically improve how your car looks. You could go for a new colour; however, if you cannot afford that, you could use same old paint color and touch up the car.  A new paint job generally makes a huge difference in the overall appearance of your car.

Electronics upgrade

A major way to get your car looking like new is by buying and fixing in new electronics and  incorporating new technological trends.  Most cars now have the Bluetooth feature as well as  iPod and iPhone dock, so if your car is about 3-5 years old, chances are your sound system and other car gadgets are outdated. The good thing is that these new technologies and accessories are very affordable and can easily be attached to an older model. For instance, you can trade an old radio head unit for one that integrates with an iPod, iPhone or satellite radio, and includes a Bluetooth connection for a cell phone, will shoot your car into the present.

Sort out Brakes, suspenders, tires and rims

Shocks, springs, dampers, struts, brakes, discs and pads may seem like normal service items, but replacing them can make a huge difference in how the car drives as worn out ones, can seriously degrade performance. Also, the wheels, tires and rims at the base of your car helps your car maneuver faster and keeps you safe, and so, having a good lightweight set will improve the handling and brake performance of your car, making it that much safer and fun to drive. Remember to stay within your budget and mechanical abilities, though; you do not have to go to extremes to make your vehicle new.

Deodorize your air conditioning

Part of what gives a car the feeling of being new is the way the car interior smells, of which the air-conditioning plays a huge role. Clean out the vents and cabin air filter system in your car, then drain the tubes, get them unclogged, cleaned and disinfected, and deodorized. This kills off the mold and ensures a pleasant smell is emitted in its place.  You can easily do all these by yourself, however, if you feel that you cannot, find a place that does deodorizing of the a/c system, and pay to have your car sorted. This helps with reviving the new car feel.

Ndem Nkem

Travel/Tech Writer Jovago Nigeria

FASHION UPDATE: Fancy Ties for Men

There are various ways to knot a tie but today, we’d rather show you how to rock it.
Having aesthetics, symmetry, difficulty and knot size in mind, we are focusing on the men with our usual Rock to work. Remember that the length and width of your tie matter, so have that in mind when getting a stylish tie for your work closet.

We look at five stylish ties and how to rock them to work.

Solid color

You can never go wrong with a solid color for your tie, it’s safe and fashionable at the same time. You can switch things up by trying a different fabric like the Penrose London Velvet and Satin tie we paired this look with.
Polka dots 

Polka dots have a very distinct pattern that most probably won’t show up in any other piece you are wearing. Polka dot ties give a more dressy look to your entire outfit. Here’s a polka dot tie from the tie bar this particular one is extremely textured.
Prints 

Take a more interesting approach to prints like this Banana Republic skull prints tie. Subtle yet it’s making all kinds of fashion statements.
Striped

Striped ties are the most common ties everywhere, and they commonly called university tie. Anyone can pull it off, really. Check out this Todd Snyder tie we paired with this outfit.
Floral

You can’t do too much with floral ties, pairing it with mainly solid colors while rocking it is a great way to go. Have a look at this Tiger of Sweden floral tie we selected for this look.

PHOTOS : Noble Igwe’s Traditional Wedding

Noble Igwe, one of Africa’s dappiest style icons and media influencers has been taken off singlesville as he took his fiancee, Chioma Otisi home today to claim her, the traditional way.

Chioma who is a brand manager said “Yes” in December to Noble after he popped the question with a Rebecca Noff sparkler.
Beat FM’s OAP, Toolz also said “Yes” with the same jewelry brand.
Roll call included, MI Abaga, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu amongst others.
Chioma’s makeup was done by Face-beat (Doranne Beauty), Dress by Tubo.