NYSC 2015 BATCH A TIME TABLE IS OUT

Dear Friends please know that the NYSC 2015 batch A general time table is out. Just as we were informed earlier there will be only two NYSC batches in 2015.
The Time table of events is as follows
NYSC Mobilization Time Table For 2015 Batch A
1. 2015 Batch A pre-mobilization workshop.
Date: 17th - 19th December,2014
2. Briefing/Sensitization of final year students and prospective corps members.
Date:19th - 23rd January, 2015
3. Display of list of all approved programmes for institutions on NYSC portal for cross checking
Date: 1st - 15th February, 2015
4. Submission/Uploading of Senate/Academic Board Approved Result and Revalidation Lists by CPIs
Date: 16th - 21st February, 2015
5. On-line Registration by Foreign and Locally trained Nigerian Graduates
Date: 2nd March - 4th April, 2015
6. Notification to prospective Corps Members on their mobilization status
Date:13th - 14th April, 2015
7. Delivery of print-outs to CPIS.
Date:15th - 17th April, 2015
8. Verification of Complaints from prospective Corps Members in all NYSC state secretariats/FCT
Date:17th - 18th April, 2015
9. Submission of Marital/Ill-health cases by CPIs.
Date: 20th - 22nd April, 2015
10. Notification for on-line printing of call-up letters
Date: 27th April, 2015
11. Delivery of call-up letters to CPIs
Date: 27th - 29th April, 2015
12. On-line printing of call-up letters by Prospective Corps Members/Collection of call-up letters in the schools
Date: 27th April - 4th May, 2015
13. 2015 Batch A Orientation Course5th - 26th May, 2015
Source: http://nysc.gov.ng/mob-timetable/2015/2015a.php


Also for requirements for NYSC Orientation and other related information check our previous posts. Please do well to inform others.

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NYSC BATCH B STREAM 2 To CAMP WITH NYSC BATCH C 2014.

  NYSC BATCH B STREAM 2 To CAMP WITH NYSC BATCH C 2014.
Ahead of the Nysc Batch C 2014 camping in November, the NYSC Batch B stream 2 are reminded that it is compulsory for them to camp. This decision was concluded after an official meeting by NYSC. A memo have officially been prepared by each state to deliver to different establishment where stream 2 corpers are posted. The memo informs the establishment to release corps members in their establishment that had abridged orientation for them to participate in full orientation come Nov. This involves all who did not join batch B stream one in camping on the 5th of august.
The states affected are people whose state of deployment was ( for those who redeployed) or   is ( for those who didn't redeploy)
Bauchi
Borno
Yobe
Kano
Adamawa
Jigawa
Gombe
Osun
And Lagos stream 2.
The affected Corps Members are expected to report to NYSC Orientation Camp at there various state of redeployment or deployment ( as the case may be) for Full Orientation Course as from 4th to 25th Nov 2014.
Just like the DG promised that Batch B stream 2 will not be denied any privilege, it is expected that the August allowance will be delivered to them in the camp.
Major Requirements for your camping
Your NYSC ID card
Your Crested vest
Khaki Shirt
Khaki Trouser
Plain round neck vest
Youth corps belt
Pair of Jungle boots
 white Shorts
Youth Corps Cap
White canvass
Other NYSC materials
For other Miscellaneous items check our previous posts.
Happy Camping.
Also
Prospective  Batch C corps members are informed that those who have not completed their online registration can do so now as the portal has been reopened. Please share to inform others. Also like the page for similar information

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REQUIREMENTS FOR NYSC BATCH C 2014 CAMPING

 


REQUIREMENTS FOR NYSC BATCH C 2014 CAMPING
Having successfully  registered and officially mobilized for, it is essential you note what you actually require in camp.
The basic item that you need in camp for registration is:
1 Documents and Photocopies
2 Call-up letter
3 Statement of Result/transcript
4 First degree certificates
5 School ID card (alumni also serves)
6 Passport photographs (from 12 and above. If redeploying it will be more) Some state will require you snap one of the passports with crested vest.
Please note
You won't be allowed into camp premises without any of them. Go there with about 10 passports & 5 document photocopies each

Toiletries Essentials
7 Toothbrush & Toothpaste
8 Bath soap & Sponge
9 Detergent & Bar Soap
10 Toilet Paper
11 Towel
Others
12 Sanitary Pads & Tampons
13 Shower Caps
14 Bleach
15 Disinfectants
16 Buckets & Bailer
17 Body Cream & Lotion

Its ok to buy buckets and non-essentials at the camp.

Clothing Items
18 White T-shirts
19 White Short
20 Whites tennis shoes
21 White socks
22 Underwear
23 Bed sheet
24 Perfumes/ body spray
25 Rubber slippers/flip flops
26 Combs and hair needs
27 Makeup & accessories*

You will be provided with 2 pairs of white T-shirts and shorts in camp but you can take up to 2 pairs along.*
 Colored panties will be too conspicuous under the white tops and bottoms.* You can take a 2 - 3 sets of casual wears/mufti for Sunday and camp fire night.*
 1 pair of shoe and socks is okay. It is good to have a white rubber shoe that is easy to clean (sold at camp also)
Other Recommended Items
28 Torch lights
29 Mosquito nets/mosquito repellant
30 cups, drinking flasks & cutlery
31 Cloth hangers
32 Wrist watch
33 Padlocks and keys
34 Waist pouch
35 Handkerchiefs/face towels/Kleenex
36 Pegs/clips
37Get a cheap watch. Every one uses a waist purse.Its your camp bestie. Most of these items can be easily bought in the camp so don't worry. If you cant get them before travelling.
Optional First Aid Items
38 Methylated spirits/ rubbing alcohol
39 Band aids/plasters
40 Robb (essential balm)
41 Bandages
42 Cotton wool
43 Anti-purging pills (flagyl, tetracycline etc.)
44 Anti-malaria pills
45 Inhaler (for those who are asthmatic)These aren't necessary except you have something to treat or known allergies

Miscellaneous
46 Camera & batteries
47 Writing pads and stationary
48 Novels/Books
49 Pillow
50 Games
51 Mp3/ iPod
52 Eye pads for sleeping & ear plugs
53 Surge protectors / extensions
54 Glue sticks & stapler
Religious Items
Go with your Bible or Kor

an as the case may be.

If you have an internet-enabled camera phone, do take it along. Camp life can be very boring without one. You will like to take pictures and share with yourfriends. You only need to be very vigilant and protective of your things. If you feel you need a bulletproof vest or helmet, please carry it. You know what we mean, don't you?

MONEY, MONEY, AND MORE MONEY.* Never, ever, ever run out of it. Bring as much as youcan afford.*
 Mirrors and forks are known to be contraband items in camp* Prices of items apart from fast consumer goods (Credit, Gala, Indomie etc) are usually higher than those outside so it is advisable you buy the things you can before going into camp.

PACK AS LIGHT AS YOU CAN AND MAKE SURE YOUR BOX IS AS THEFT-PROOF AS POSSIBLE

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OFFICIAL DATA (megabytes) SUBSCRIPTION FOR ALL NETWORKS (MTN, ETISALAT, Glo, AIRTEL) IN NIGERIAN. (android, BlackBerry 10, HTC, Iphone, windows,Modem, laptop etc.)

OFFICIAL DATA (megabytes) SUBSCRIPTION FOR NETWORKS IN NIGERIAN. (android, BlackBerry 10, HTC, Iphone, windows,Modem, laptop etc.)
The advancement in modern technology has brought with it so many developments, and Communication cannot be left out of it. There is no doubt that our neighbouring countries and European countries utilise the communication world with great value for their money, but this is not so with Nigeria. However, in a bid to providing more value for money, 'with regards to data' so many Network have set it to reduce the price for megabytes of data.
 For example, the four basic networks has the following subcription :
Etisalat:
Etisalat can give you officially 1gig that you can use for just 1000naira. They can also give you 10gig for 10000naira or 20gig for 18000 naira which can be shared to a limited number of people. So many individuals have taken advantage of that to purchase this data and distribute to people, but because it has limited number of people they tend to buy new sim cards in order to keep up with the business. With Etisalat you will know your balance and the balance of the person that shared. To check your data balance dial *228#
Airtel
Airtel gives is android customers 2gig for 2000 naira, 4.5gig for 3500. It has a very flexible subscription. Please note that those that pay 1500 for BlackBerry subcription and use it on other device are charged two times with regards to megabytes. Which means normal 1.5gig is better than that airtel 2gig. To check the balance of the airtel dial *123*9# (bb), *123*10#, *223# (android) . They also have data sharing.
Glo
Glo gives a bonus of 30mb to its customers who recharge 200naira and above and this will last for 2days. Interestingly also Glo gives 4.5gig for just 2500 naira. For those who use Blackberry, Glo gives 3gig for just 1000 naira. And this can be used on laptop through the phone. Glo also gives for other devices 350mb for just 1000naira. To check glo balance, simply dial #122#.
MTN
MTN on the other hand has a very flexible network, when it comes to data sharing. More especially when it has to do with their small and medium enterprises. The good thing about MTN is that it can be shared to an unlimited number of people. After the purchase of Bulk data from MTN this data can be distributed to all. Because of how flexible the data is, we partnered with MTN got the Bulk data from them and is open to be distributed to all. For effective surfing of the net, cheaper Megabytes can be gotten from MTN through sharing.
Points to Note about MTN Cheaper Megabytes:
1. This megabytes can function in any device (Laptop, Modem, Iphone, BlackBerry10, android, windows, HTC etc.)
2. This subcription is in no way a cheat, it is a very legal subscription.
3. The data will be sent directly on your phone, the same way call credits is transfered to phones. This time the message will home from 131.
4. The duration of the data is one month and can be topped up at any time, whether the data is exhausted or not. Each top up extends the expiry date.
5. Most people who do this same data sharing might not tell you, but the data starts counting from the day of subscription. So please always ask for the day of subcription. To that effect we run fresh data subcription every week
6. In other to accommodate those who are not financially buoyant at the moment, but genuinely wants to surf the Internet and make payments later, we have decided to give you some megabytes from the megabytes you requested for to complete the data when you complete your payment.
7. For those who might be doubting is this possible, or is this not a kind of scam. I'm not ignorant of that fact, because so many fraud happen online every single day. In other to accommodate such individual and help their unbelieve we have decided to give them the data first after which they make their payments. All you need do is send the phone number and how many megabytes you want. After you have received the data and certify it working simply make your payments. If you are not satisfied with the data simply inform us also.
8. The MTN Night plan is ideal. Especially when you are working basically in the night. From 9pm to 6am. Though some Internet Gurus have created diverse apps to extends the usage; but we will not advice that. If you know 1.5gig is enough for you during the day, why waste 2500. Simply buy a cheaper data here.
9. We are running a very fresh subscription today. Simply call in. I bet you won't regret it.
In order to accommodate more people we have slashed the prices down, from the bulk data we get weekly. The prices for the megabytes data subcription :

1gig (1024mb) is for 1300
2gig is for 2400naira
3gig is for 3500naira
5gig is for 5500naira

Payments can be made with recharge cards, cash or bank
To subscribe simply send the phone number you want the data and the amount of data to 07038812193. You will receive a phone call immediately. After which the data will be transferred to you.
To make payments, you can send the recharge card pin that corresponds to the required data.
Or you can simply use access or Sterling bank, especially for those buying bulk data. Note recharge card payments attracts 100 naira increase in price
Please don't forget that each time you buy with us the validity is one month. This is because we run subcription daily. So your data will expire in a corresponding week next month.
Foe more information call on how to go about any of the subcription of any network at all call 07038812193 or BBM : 2AB3684E
For those who also want to start and resell to others, you can also partner with us; we can give you for 11000.
We will be running a very fresh Subcription today. Wisdom is Profitable to direct. Remember, if you don't have money at the moment we can give you data on trust that you will make payment within the week or month as the case may be.
Don't forget to share or inform you friends. Especially those you know that waste enough money just for small megabytes of data. Please try and help them out. I was once in their shoe spending over 5k monthly. Until I learnt of this, and I have not stopped passing the good news. Information is Power.
Though I know is not yet the best but with time, mobile network owners will do more to reduce the price. Please share.

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UNIZIK DIRECT ENTRY (DE) IS OUT

NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.2014/2015 SCREENING EXERCISE FOR DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATESDATE:
Nnamdi Azikiwe University has scheduledits 2014/2015 screening exercise for Direct Entry candidates to hold on Thursday, October 16, 2014.
VENUE: Multi Purpose Hall (opposite Banking Plaza).
Time: Checking in of students commences at 9am.
ELIGIBILITY
Only candidates who made the University first choice are eligible for the exercise.
SCREENING TEST FEE: Two thousand naira only in Bank Draft payable to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka to be presented on the day of the screening exercise and obtained from any ofthe following banks:
i. Diamond Bank
ii. Enterprise Bank
iii. Fidelity Bank
iv. First Bank
v. GTB
vi. Access Bank
vii. UBA
viii. Zenith Bank
REQUIREMENTS
File Containing
i. 2 digital passport photographs
ii. 2 copies of each qualifying certificate
iii. HB pencil and Eraser
iv. Bank Draft
v. Jamb Application slip
The file should have the name of the candidate, JAMB Reg. No. and Department written on the front page.
RESTRICTION
(I) No handset shall be allowed in the examination halls.
(II) Parents/Guardians are not allowed within the premises of the examination halls.
Signed:Barr. C.C. Okeke,
Registrar.

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Blackberry introduces new Blackberry passport

Blackberry has launched a distinctive handset featuring a square screen and a keyboard that offers both physical keys and touch-enabled gesture controls.
Source:BBC

It said work-focused users in particular should benefit from the Blackberry Passport's innovations.

Sales of the company's handsets - which are powered by its own operating system - have been in decline.

Analysts said the new device should appeal to existing Blackberry owners but might struggle to win

over others.

The Canadian company's chief operating officer said the handset's release was part of a broader turnaround strategy led by John Chen, who became chief executive in November.

"You're going to see us be very focused," Marty Beard told the BBC.

"Potentially, in the past we got a little too broad a little too aggressively.

The Passport's unusually wide screen makes it possible to see the full width of documents in larger type than in rivals

"Our target segment is more enterprise-focused. It's the power professional. It's someone who wants to be productive.

"Those users tend to be in regulated industries like banking or healthcare or government. We know those segments really well - in a way it's getting back to the Blackberry roots."

Push and swipe

The Passport got its name because its dimensions resemble a thick version of the travel document.

It has a 4.5in (11.4cm) touchscreen with a resolution of 453 pixels per inch - higher than Apple's iPhone 6 Plus, but lower than Samsung's Galaxy Note 4.

Blackberry suggests documents are easier to edit because of the extra width provided by having a square screen, even if it is less suited for watching video.

The keyboard buttons are also touch-sensitive. This allows gesture-based shortcuts that were previously restricted to Blackberry's all-screen devices.

For example, swiping a finger quickly leftwards along the keys deletes the previous word, while sliding a thumb along them more slowly moves the cursor in the same direction.

Flicking up on the left, middle or right-hand side of the keyboard selects the word above

In addition, users can select from three anticipated words - shown near the bottom of the screen - by flicking upwards beneath the desired one. This saves having to type the text in full.

"In some cases it takes a while to learn it, because even if you're familiar with a Blackberry it's a little bit different because it's that combination of physical plus virtual," acknowledged Mr Beard.

"So there may be that learning curve in the beginning, but it's well worth it, and once people learn it they are flying."

One expert who has tested the handset supported the claim.

"It certainly made me respond more eloquently to emails rather than just triaging them with a 'Yes, no, I'll call you back or see you later'," said Shaun Collins, founder of the telecoms consultancy CCS Insight.

"However, it's going to divide opinion - it gives you the Blackberry experience on steroids. But for a broader audience it will be a curiosity."

The phone is being sold at an "introductory rate" of $599/£529/649 euros.

Sales slump

Blackberry's own figures indicate it sold about 1.6 million smartphones over the three months to June.

That compares poorly with the 6.8 million handsets it sold in the same quarter in 2013, and 13.2 million over the corresponding period in 2011.

The Blackberry Passport can run both Blackberry 10 and Android apps

Its fortunes contrast with the wider smartphone market, which has expanded.

Having pioneered the sector, the company now accounts for only 1% of sales in the UK, according to research firm Kantar Worldpanel.

Even so, one company watcher said Blackberry still had appeal to certain organisations, even if they had not purchased its other recent releases in large numbers.

"The key markets it holds are financial services and security-oriented industries," said Martin Bradley from Strategy Analytics.

"Blackberry continues to offer the most secure end-to-end communications architecture in the mobile market, and its devices provide business users with that reassurance."

Voice commands

Other features introduced by the handset and its new operating system - Blackberry 10 OS 10.3 - include:

• Access to the Amazon Appstore - the phone can run the 240,000 Android apps it contains. But the store lacks some popular products, including photo-sharing network Instagram, and newly released games, such as Fifa 15, both found on Google Play
• Blackberry Blend - this allows certain tasks on the phone to be controlled by a wi-fi-connected PC or tablet that does not store the data involved, letting users take advantage of bigger screens when available
• Blackberry Assistant - a facility that recognises voice commands and speaks back in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
• A 3,450 mAh battery - this is bigger than most of its rivals, and allows the Passport to promise up to 25 hours of mixed use

Blackberry Blend allows the phone to be controlled by a larger connected device

The company has also added a new, tougher level of encryption to messages sent via its BBM messaging app to protect them from eavesdropping and manipulation.

"We've already got a lead - we're not going to sit on our laurels," said Mr Beard.

He added that Blackberry also intended to add encryption to voice calls made between its devices in the future but it was "still to be decided" if this function would come to the Passport.

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UNN DE VENUE

In our last post we updated about the time for UNN direct entry. Today we will be updating on the venue for the examination.

VENUE FOR UNN DIRECT ENTRY EXAM:

*.Agriculture: All Departments – GS Building., Theatre B (up an down)
*.Arts: All Departments – Fac. of Social Sci. Lecture Theatre
*.Biological Sciences: All Departments – GS Building, Theatre B (up and down)
*.Business Administration: All Departments – Fac of Soc. Sci. Lecture Theatre
*.Dentistry – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre
*.Education: All Departments – Fac. of Biological Sci. Lecture Theatre
*.Engineering: All Departments – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre
*.Environmental Studies: All Depar,tments – Fac. of Arts Lecture Theatre
*.Health Science and Technology:
1.Med. Lab. Science – GS Blg, Theatre B (up and down)
2.Med. Rehab. – GS Blg, Theatre B (up and down)
3.Nursing – Fac. of Arts Lecture Theatre
4.Radiography – GS Blg, Theatre B (up and down

)
*.Law – GS Blg, Theatre A (up and down)
*.Medical Sci.: Medicine and Surgery – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre
*.Pharmaceutical Sci.: Pharmacy – GS Blg, Theatre B (up and down)
*.Physical Sciences: All Departments – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre
*.Social Sci.: All Departments – GS Blg, Theatre A (up and down)
*.Veterinary Medicine: Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre.

From: Chime Chinonso

Wishing you success in your Exam

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VENUE FOR UNN DIRECT ENTRY

In our last post we updated about the time for UNN direct entry. Today we will be updating on the venue for the examination.
VENUE FOR UNN DIRECT ENTRY EXAM:

*.Agriculture: All Departments – GS Building., Theatre B (up an down)
*.Arts: All Departments – Fac. of Social Sci. Lecture Theatre
*.Biological Sciences: All Departments – GS Building, Theatre B (up and down)
*.Business Administration: All Departments – Fac of Soc. Sci. Lecture Theatre
*.Dentistry – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre
*.Education: All Departments – Fac. of Biological Sci. Lecture Theatre
*.Engineering: All Departments – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre
*.Environmental Studies: All Depar,tments – Fac. of Arts Lecture Theatre
*.Health Science and Technology:
1.Med. Lab. Science – GS Blg, Theatre B (up and down)
2.Med. Rehab. – GS Blg, Theatre B (up and down)
3.Nursing – Fac. of Arts Lecture Theatre
4.Radiography – GS Blg, Theatre B (up and down

)
*.Law – GS Blg, Theatre A (up and down)
*.Medical Sci.: Medicine and Surgery – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre
*.Pharmaceutical Sci.: Pharmacy – GS Blg, Theatre B (up and down)
*.Physical Sciences: All Departments – Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre
*.Social Sci.: All Departments – GS Blg, Theatre A (up and down)
*.Veterinary Medicine: Fac. of Education Lecture Theatre.

From: Chime Chinonso

Wishing you success in your Exam

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GOOD NEWS: OZONE LAYER GROWING BACK

The United Nations finally has some good news about the climate. Well, sort of.

According to a report released by U.N. scientists on Wednesday, the ozone layer, which has been thinning since the late 1970's, is showing signs of recovery.


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Recovery in the ozone layer since 1979 / NASA
Scientists say that the implementation of the U.N.'s 1987 Montreal Protocol has contributed to a statistically significant increase in the stratospheric ozone layer,  the thin layer of gas that protects the earth from U.V. rays linked with skin cancer. Thanks to the reduction of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) found in refrigerants and aerosol cans the ozone is predicted to return to 1980 levels by mid-century.

This will prevent 2 million additional cases of skin cancer a year starting in 2030.

U.N. Under-Secretary-General Achim Steiner heralded the monumental success.

The Montreal Protocol - one of the world's most successful environmental treaties - has protected the stratospheric ozone layer and avoided enhanced UV radiation reaching the earth's surface."
Chemist Mario Molina, one of the co-authors of a 1974 study predicting ozone depletion, echoed this sentiment in an interview with the Associated Press.

It's a victory for diplomacy and for science and for the fact that we were able to work together."
Okay, so it looks like a strong scientific consensus coupled with worldwide action can have an important effect on reducing negative effects on the planet, right?

Ironically, it turns out that the substances being used to replace ozone-harming CFCs are contributing to global warming, MIT scientist Susan Solomon told the AP. Greenhouse gases are repairing the ozone layer while simultaneously serving as one of the major causes of global climate change.

Fixing global climate problems is a two steps forward, one step back affair.

Source: Yahoo news

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REMINDER NYSC BATCH C ONLInE REG

NYSC 2014 BATCH ‘C’ ONLINE REGISTRATION OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN-TRAINED NIGERIAN PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS AND PRINTING OF CALL-UP LETTERS The Management of NYSC wishes to inform the general public and Nigerian graduates (both foreign and locally trained) in particular, that with effect from 2014 Batch ‘C’ mobilisation exercise, mobilisation processes will be online. All Prospective Corps Members are required to register online at the NYSC portal, www.nysc.org.ng or portal.nysc.gov.ng or go to www.nysc.gov.ng to link the portal. Please note that information on accredited registration centres nationwide is available on the home page www.nysc.org.ng. All graduates from Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics/Monotechnics and those affiliated to them (whether full-time or part-time) are expected to carry out their biometric-enabled online registration using their Matriculation Numbers and JAMB Registration Numbers. Also, those for Revalidation (i.e. prospective corps members who were mobilized earlier but for one reason or the other could not report for the orientation course) must equally register online. All prospective corps members are to register online. Those who wish to get their Call-up numbers by SMS/email and subsequently print their Call-up letters online are to pay the sum of Four Thousand Naira (₦4,000.00) using any Bank’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Cards or the PIN Vending option from any bank in Nigeria. The feature allows them to print and reprint their call-up letters online in case of loss of call-up letters and also facilitates accelerated camp processing at the Orientation camps. However, those who wish to collect their call-up letters from their Institution need not pay the Four Thousand Naira (₦4,000.00) after the online registration. Meanwhile, members of the public should know that with effect from 2015 Batch ‘A’ all prospective Corps members have to print their Call-up letters online. The online registration for NYSC 2014 Batch ‘C’ service will commence on the 20th August 2014 and end on 12th October 2014. MANAGEMENT

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the sale of 2015 application forms from 15th September and it is expected to usher in the implementation of full-blown Computer Based Test (CBT) in the 2015 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

A press release signed by the registrar of JAMB, Professor Dibu Ojerinde said candidates are expected to start purchasing their forms from Monday, September 15 to Thursday, January 15, 2015.

Professor Ojerinde, who assured candidates that the board has fine-tuned arrangements with computer based test (CBT) centres to register prospective UTME candidates, prayed for a registration error and stress free exercise for candidates.

The JAMB boss recalled the discovery by the board of cases of impersonation and other malpractices usually recorded during the registration process by cyber cafes and assured that the agency has decided to regulate the registration centres to ensure that the system is malpractice free.

Candidates are to obtain their application forms at designated banks after which they are to proceed to any approved CBT centres and register for the examination at a regulated fee. There are about 300 centres all over the country and staff of the centres have been trained for this purpose.

Professor Ojerinde also informed candidates that as part of ensuring standard and quality of public examination and encouraging reading culture in line with Mr President’s reading campaign, the board has reviewed textbooks hitherto read or recommended in previous matriculation examinations to give them broader spectrum of literary appreciation, by introducing a book, “The Last Days at Forcados High School”, at a recommended price of N500.00.

Some of the designated banks from which the forms could be purchased are Zenith Bank, Skye Bank, Union Bank, First Bank and also NIPOST. The forms are to be sold at the cost of N4,500.00.

Source: LEADERSHIP

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UNN DIRECT ENTRY FORM IS OUT

UNN 2014/2015 DIRECT ENTRY SCREENING FORMS NOW AVAILABLE
Candidates that applied for Direct Entry Admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) who have registered with Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and have a Degree or at least a Merit/Lower credit level pass in Diploma or NCE, or RN/RM Certificate are hereby invited for screening and interview. University of Nigeria, Nsukka Direct Entry 2014 Screening Schedule The screening will be conducted at the Nsukka campus of the University on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 8.30am. Online Application Procedures

 1. Eligible candidates should pay a processing fee of Two thousand Naira (N2,000) and obtain a scratch card for online pre-registration at any branch of: Zenith Bank Plc, UBA Plc and the University of Nigeria Micro-Finance Banks at Enugu and Nsukka.

 2. Online Pre-registration commences on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 and ends on Friday, September 12, 2014. Those who fail to register within this period will not be screened. With the scratch card, candidates should access and complete the University of Nigeria 2014/2015 Direct Entry Screening form on-line at www.unnportal.com. All candidates are required to bring the following for the screening exercise:

 i) A copy of online form carrying the candidate’s passport-sized photograph and duly completed;

ii) 2014/2015 Direct Entry JAMB Registration slip;

iii) HB pencil and Eraser. No GSM handsets, Calculators or any other extraneous materials should be brought into the screening hall. Information on the halls for the screening will be made available on the University of Nigeria website, before the screening date. Visually Impaired candidates Blind candidates are not invited to the screening, but they should register online.
Source: Sun newspaper

 Release Of UNN 2014 Direct Entry Screening Results The result of the screening exercise can be accessed with the appropriate scratch cards at the University of Nigeria Portal from Sunday September 21, 2014. Interview Schedule Candidates who score 200 and above in the screening will be interviewed at Nsukka and Enugu campuses of the University on the following dates: Nsukka Campus: Wednesday, September 24, 2014, Time: 9.00 am Enugu Campus: Thursday, September 25, 2014, Time: 9.00 am Candidates should bring the following to their venues for the interview; Original copies of qualifying credentials, Printout of the screening results.

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NYSC 2014 BATCH B STREAM 2 CAMPING

After much deliberation and supposed  misunderstanding on NYSC Batch B stream 2 camping, it is essential that you know this truth.
The information which says that corp members should report to camp on first is correct, but not complete.
Please note that officially camp opens on the 31st day of August against 1st of September which is the first day of the registration exercise.

From the former time table before the change, all corp members are to report to camp on the first day of September and register till the third day of September. But that is no longer the case, as announced by NYSC (www.nysc.gov.ng) and also explained here.
All corp member are to arrive camp only according to Geo political zone from 1st to 8th.
In our previous post we took time to explain explicitly what NYSC meant by there update and that still hold.
So many Stream 2 corpers have sent messages clamouring for camping. But the truth is that, the government actually meant well for you.
As a corp member you are government property, if you read through their material  you will see, you are to be treated specially with diverse privileges.
So NYSC in coalition with government decided to abridge/cut the orientation exercise.
The materials that you bought are not waste,as the orientation exercise is only about 10% of the service year. The bulk of activity lies in your primary assignment.

Just as explained in our previous posts, corp members are to arrive camp from 1st to 8th September according to their geopolitical zone.
For clarification on geopolitical zone visit:
http://information4living.blogspot.com/2014/08/understanding-nysc-2014-batch-b-stream-2.html?m=0

It is advisable to come in the evening of a day before your date of registration.

This is because from the 31st Aug to 8th September camp will be open, and no stream 2 will be sent packing for coming earlier. But they will only attend to you on your own day.So is not a bad idea to come a day before.

There will be temporary accommodation basically for  individual who registration date falls on that day.
It is not in any way advisable to go to camp on the 1st if your Geo political zone is not registering on that day.
What then is the essence of seamless exercise
The maximum day you can spend in camp is two days.
Registration lasts only for an hour
Collect your kits and head for your primary assignment.
Don't forget to come with your bank details, sort code inclusive.
Your allowance for the month of August will be completely paid.
Other information that you need will be given to you in the course of your primary assignment.
There will be redeployment especially for those posted to threatened area.
Other forms of redeployment should come with evidence

This is the resolution of NYSC through its  management .
Though many are many might not be happy with it, but is for the betterment of everyone
If any adjustment is made it will be made known to us all.

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UNDERSTANDING ATM CARD WITHDRAWAL AND N65 DEDUCTION

UNDERSTANDING ATM CARD WITHDRAWAL AND N65 DEDUCTION

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said its directive to Deposit Money Banks to re-introduce a charge, of N65 per transaction, on remote-on-us Automated Teller Machines cash withdrawals will not affect its financial inclusion campaign.

The Director, Banking and Payment System Department, CBN, Mr. Dipo Fatokun, said this on Thursday 21st

Remote-on-us ATM transactions are transactions done by a cardholder on another bank’s ATM.

Fatokun, in a statement by the CBN, explained that prior to the amendments in December 2012, it used to be N100 on any remote-on-us withdrawal.

But he said the N100 was removed then so that people would be encouraged to go to other banks’ ATMs.

He said, “But the truth is that, as we said in the circular, of the N100, N35 goes to the payment bank, which has now been completely waived. But in going to other ATMs to make withdrawals, your bank, which is the acquirer bank, incurs a cost of N65 which they pay to the switches and the owner of the ATM that you are using.

“Between 2012 and recently when the review was done, it was discovered that people have actually turned ATMs into their personally purses because nothing is charged. Somebody needs N500 or N1, 000, he will go to an ATM to withdraw, such that in a day, some people can patronise ATMs up to five times,” he said.

He said the development had led to huge cost burden for the banks that issued the cards.

This, he said, was the major reason the central bank decided that even though remote-on-us transactions would still be encouraged, a customer could go to other banks’ ATMs and withdraw up to three times and there would not be any charge.

But the customer will be charged N65 when he makes the fourth withdrawal.

“Of course, if you go to the ATM of your bank, you are free to withdraw as much as you like. So, it does not discourage financial inclusion,” Fatokun argued.

The policy takes effect from September 1, 2014.

The central bank had explained that it took the latest decision as a result of the unintended consequences on banks.

It had said the earlier arrangement had resulted in substantial cost burden incurred by banks in defraying the cost for the service.

According to the CBN, the re-introduction of the fee was also to cover the remuneration of the switches, ATM monitoring and fit-notes processing by acquiring banks.

The CBN had on Wednesday said banks might be forced to reject Automated Teller Machine transactions other than theirs if customers failed to accept the N65 ATM service charge it recently re-introduced.

However, the central bank had come under severe criticism over the reintroduction of the ATM charge last week, two years after it abolished the N100 fee per withdrawal on third-party ATMs.

The Director of Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr. Ibrahim Mu’azu, had explained that the new charge would help the banks to keep more ATMs serviceable across the country, thereby making banking more convenient for customers.

source: Business news

 

Please note that the following facts about the N65 ATM charge

1. Cash withdrawal at the ATMs of a customer’s bank is free

2. The first three transactions in a month by the customer of another bank are FREE for the card holder but PAID FOR by the issuing bank

3. The N65 charge only applies when a customer withdraws cash from another bank’s ATM. The N65

starts to apply from the 4th transaction at another banks’ ATM in a month.

4. The ATM charge is not intended to discourage financial inclusion

5. Charging of fees on interbank networks is a widely acceptable practice globally

6. The CBN will not endorse any anti-customer policy

7. ATMs are deployed to ensure that customers enjoy banking convenience.

A little illustration:

• As a Cardholder in any Nigerian Bank say (First bank), it is free every time you withdraw on a (First Bank) ATM.

• If you withdraw on another bank’s ATM it is free the first 3 times every month.

• From the 4th time in a month you withdraw from another bank’s ATM, there is a N65.00 fee.

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PROCEDURE FOR NYSC BATCH C ONLINE REGISTRATION

As announced yesterday through NYSC website

NYSC 2014 BATCH ‘C’ ONLINE REGISTRATION OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN-TRAINED NIGERIAN PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS AND PRINTING OF CALL-UP LETTERS

*. The Management of NYSC wishes to inform the general public and Nigerian graduates (both foreign and locally trained) in particular, that with effect from 2014 Batch ‘C’ mobilisation exercise, mobilisation processes will be online.

*.All Prospective Corps Members are required to register online at the NYSC portal, www.nysc.org.ng or portal.nysc.gov.ng or go to www.nysc.gov.ng to link the portal.

Please note that information on accredited registration centres nationwide is available on the home page www.nysc.org.ng.

*.All graduates from Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics/Monotechnics and those affiliated to them (whether full-time or part-time) are expected to carry out their biometric-enabled online registration using their Matriculation Numbers and JAMB Registration Numbers.
Also, those for Revalidation (i.e. prospective corps members who were mobilized earlier but for one reason or the other could not report for the orientation course) must equally register online.

*.All prospective corps members are to register online. Those who wish to get their Call-up numbers by SMS/email and subsequently print their Call-up letters online are to pay the sum of Four Thousand Naira (₦4,000.00) using any Bank’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Cards or the PIN Vending option from any bank in Nigeria.

*.The feature allows them to print and reprint their call-up letters online in case of loss of call-up letters and also facilitates accelerated camp processing at the Orientation camps.

*.However, those who wish to collect their call-up letters from their Institution need not pay the Four Thousand Naira (₦4,000.00) after the online registration. Meanwhile, members of the public should know that with effect from 2015 Batch ‘A’ all prospective Corps members have to print their Call-up letters online.

*.The online registration for NYSC 2014 Batch ‘C’ service will commence on the 20th August 2014 and end on 12th October 2014.

SOURCE: nysc.gov.ng

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NYSC 2014 BATCH C TIME TABLE IS OUT

The long awaited NYSC batch C time table is out, please kindly read through. Remember you print yourcall up letter yourself.

NYSC Mobilization Time Table For 2014 BatchC

1. Registration of Foreign/Local Trained Nigerian Graduates.20th August - 12th October, 2014

2. Submission of Senate Approved List.22nd - 27th September, 2014

3. Briefing of Final year students/Prospective Corps Members in all CPIs.29th September - 3rd October, 2014

4.Uploading of Senate Approved List by ICT13th - 14th October, 2014

5. Notification to Prospective Corps Members and CPIs on the status of their Senate Approved List15th - 16th October, 2014

6. Printing of Call-Up Letters by Prospective Corps Members.28th - 30th October, 2014

7. 2014 Batch 'C' Orientation Course.4th - 25th November, 2014

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UNDERSTANDING NYSC 2014 BATCH B STREAM 2

UNDERSTANDING NYSC 2014 BATCh B STREAM. 2
After the post by on NYSC website, dated the 19th September 2014 many still don't really understand it. Information for living have received so many mails requesting for the explanation. As we have always done, we will try to explain to you statement by statement.
Let's Debug it together. You can check our previous post for the direct statement

DATES FOR REGISTRATION OF PROSPECTIVE CORPS MEMBERS FOR 2014 BATCH 'B' ABRIDGED ORIENTATION COURSE

1.In consideration of the presidential pronouncement that all schools should not reopen at this time of national health emergency, the abridged version of the 2014 Batch 'B' orientation course is scheduled to commence from 1st to 8th September, 2014.

Explanation: The national health emergency as we all know is the sudden entrance of deadly Ebola Virus in the country. Against this backdrop NYSC abridged (that is cut short) the normal three weeks exercise to only hold for 8days (this is the general day the whole process will take) however each individual have there own days.

2.
Prospective corps members deployed to the affected states scheduled for the exercise are to report at the designated orientation camps reflected in their Call-Up Letters for registration.

EXPLANATION: individuals posted to Adamawa, Yobe, Osun, Gombe, Jigawa, Bauchi, Bornu , Kano and Lagos stream 2, are to report to the camps indicated in there call up letter. The only exception here is kano that has kano camp in there own call up letter but will report to Kogi

3.
In order to ensure seamless exercise, prospective corps members are advised to report on the dates indicated in the time table presented hereunder. The grouping is in accordance with the geo-political zones where the corps members come from.

Explanation: This means in other to ensure uninterrupted exercise, prospective corp members are advised to come only in the time indicated in there call up letter.
However, since the place is a camp just like normal NYSC temporary accomdation might be given to those that comes from a very far distance. Is obvious there won't be parade.

There are six geopolitical zones in Nigeria they include:
*.SOUTH EAST ------------------Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and Abia states.
*.SOUTH SOUTH ----------------Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross-River and Akwa-Ibom states
*.SOUTH WEST ------------------Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states
*.NORTH CENTRAL ---------------Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Nassarawa, Benue, Niger and F.C.T
*.NORTH EAST -------------------Taraba, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi and Gombe states
*.NORTH WEST -----------------Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano and Jigawa states.

Individuals from each of the states above should locate there geopolitical zone and know the date they are expected in camp.

S/NSTATE OF DEPLOYMENTCAMP ADDRESSGEOPOLITICAL ZONEDATE OF REGISTRATION

1ADAMAWA: NIGER STATE: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, (Former Abubakar, Dada Senior Secondary School) Paiko, Niger State.
NORTH CENTRAL1st - 3rd SEPT., 2014
Noth West4th - 5th SEPT., 2014
South West6th - 7th SEPT., 2014
South South/South East/ North East 8th SEPT., 2014

Explanation: this means that those from posted to Adamawa will report to Niger state at the time specified for his/her geopolitical zone.

2.
BAUCHI: PLATEAU STATE: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Mangu Local Government Area, Mangu, Plateau State.
North Central 1st - 3rd Sept, 2014
North West4th – 5th Sept, 2014
South South5th – 6th Sept, 2014
South West6th – 7th Sept, 2014
South East/North East8th Sept, 2014

Explanation: this means that prospective corp members posted to Bauchi will report to Plateau for the exercise. With each coming in the day specified for there geopolitical zone.

3
BORNO: NASARAWA STATE: Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent Orientation Camp Keffi, Nasarawa State.
North Central1st - 3rd Sept, 2014
North West4th – 5th Sept, 2014
South East/South West/South South/North East6th – 8th Sept, 2014

4.
GOMBE :BENUE STATE: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, Kilometer 35 Makurdi Gboko, Road, Benue State
North Central1st - 3rd Sept, 2014
North West4th – 6th Sept, 2014
South West/South South6th – 7th Sept, 2014
South East/North East8th Sept, 2014

Explanation: individual posted to Gombe will report to Benue for the exercise. in accordance to there geopolitical zone

5
JIGAWA: KADUNA STATE: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kaduna-Abuja Road, Kaduna State.
North Central1st - 3rd Sept, 2014
North East4th - 5th Sept, 2014
South South6th Sept, 2014
North West/South West/South East7th - 8th Sept, 2014

Explanation: This means that corp members posted to Jigawa will report to Kaduna for their exercise. In accordance to their geopolitical zone.

6
KANO: KOGI STATE: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Asaya, Kabba Local Government Area, Kogi State.
North Central1st - 2nd Sept, 2014
North East3rd - 4th Sept, 2014
South West/South South5th - 6th Sept, 2014
South East/North East7th - 8th Sept, 2014

Explanation: those posted to Kano will report to Kogi as explained above.

7
LAGOS: LAGOS STATE: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iyana Ipaja, Agege, Lagos State.
North East1st - 2nd Sept, 2014
South South3th - 4th Sept, 2014
North Central5th - 6th Sept, 2014
South East/North West/South West7th - 8th Sept, 2014

Explanation: This means that those posted to Lagos will go to normallagos camp for the exercise. In accordance to there geopolitical zone.

8
OSUN: OSUN STATE: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Aisu College Hospital Road, Ede North Local Government Area, Ede, Osun State.
North East1st - 2nd Sept, 2014
North West3rd - 4th Sept, 2014
North Central5th - 6th Sept, 2014
South East/South South/South West7th - 8th Sept, 2014

Explanation: Osun reports to the same state as explained above.

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YOBE: FCT: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, FCT.
South South1st - 2nd Sept, 2014
North West3th - 4th Sept, 2014
South West/North East5th - 6th Sept, 2014
North Central/South East7th - 8th Sept, 2014

Explanation: corp members posted to Yobe should report to FCT according to there states.

2.Prospective corps members are to come along with details of their bank accounts as follows:.
i.Account Name
Ii.Bank Name:
Iii.Account Number:
iv.Sort Code:

Explanation you go to the place with your normal bank details.
To get your sort code kindly go to your bank where you opened the account.
During PPA your place of  deployment will open another one for you, or they will continue with your personal own.

3
.Prospective Corps members are to equally note that the registration process will not take more than one hour.
Thereafter, they are to collect their kits and proceed immediately to their states of deployment or relocation as the case may be for the completion of the remaining formalities.

Explanation:
You are not spending more than an hour for the exercise.
After collection of kits you transport to the place of PPA. If not come prepared.
Basically, come with what can carry you for 1 week, so that if move direct to your ppa, you can make arrangements in 3days. Then return home for full preparation. For those that want to redeploy simply indicate interest there. That is what relocation means. If you have marriage certificate or medical report you come with it. General redeployment will be done according to Geo-political zone. But to those that indicated interest

.4.Wish you a very successful and hitch-free exercise
5.Thank you
6.MANAGEMENT
Explanation: this means it is an exercise not a full camping orientation. Is basically registration.
Management means it is certified by NYSC.

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ABRIDGED NYSC ORIENTATION for stream 2

DATES FOR REGISTRATION OF PROSPECTIVECORPS MEMBERS FOR 2014 BATCH 'B' ABRIDGED ORIENTATION COURSE

1.In consideration of the presidential pronouncement that all schools should not reopen at this time of national health emergency, the abridged version of the 2014 Batch 'B' orientation course is scheduled to commence from 1st to 8th September, 2014. Prospective corps members deployed to the affected states scheduled for the exercise are to report at the designated orientation camps reflected in their Call-Up Letters for registration. In order to ensure seamless exercise, prospective corps members are advised to report on the dates indicated in the time table presented hereunder. The grouping is in accordance with the geo-political zones where the corps members come from.
Visit there website for details

http://www.nysc.gov.ng/news-and_events/dislodgement.php

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NYSC PRESS RELEASE; DG's Abuja visit

The Vanguard on NYSC press release
ABUJA— NATIONAL Youth Service Corps, NYSC, weekend, debunked a media report that the orientation course for prospective corps members deployed to crisis-prone states has been suspended due to the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD.
The scheme urged prospective corps members to ignore the report, saying orientation course for corps members deployed to Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Jigawa, Yobe and Borno states was still on course.
A statement by the NYSC Director of Press and Public Relation, Mrs Olubunmi Aderibigbe, described the report as misleading, asking corps members to report to their various camps for proper documentation.The statement read:  “The attention of the NYSC Management has been drawn to a news report aired onAIT to the effect that the orientation course for prospective corps members deployed to Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Jigawa, Yobe and Borno states has been suspended due to the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/nysc-denies-suspension-orientation-course-crisis-prone-states/

The Direct Words Of NYSC Director general in kubwa camp;

Our last post informed us on the DG's word in Delta camp, in Kubwa Abuja camp he advised;
Members of the National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ) deployed to the Federal Capial Territory for the service year have been told to be mindful of the information they post on social media sites , in view of the implications , especially during job recruitment exercises.

Director - General of the NYSC , Brig. Gen. Johnson Olawumni , who gave the advice while addressing the corps members at the orientation camp in Kubwa , said suchinformation was being monitored by prospective employers and might be a determining factor in securing employment .“ You will soon start attending interviews at the end of your service . By the time your name is Googled during such exercise, the information on your wall will determine the outcome of the interview , ” he said .He also urged them to justify the huge resources being invested in the programme by government by reciprocating through contributing their quota to nation building and being patriotic and positive about the nation .On the spread of the Ebola disease , the NYSC helmsman assured corps members across the country of their safety and security, insisting that the disease would not disrupt the exercise as precautionary measures have been put in place to contain the spread of the disease .“ Our care for your security does not end only when you are on camp . Even in your places of primary assignment , we are keeping tabs on you . Our hope is that just as your parents released you to us completely , we are also going to release you to your parents complete at the end of the service year, ” he said .

In summary, NYSC will not make any changes without properly disseminating the information.

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For NYSC BATCH C.
Please note that NYSC batch C still holds from November 4. We will be expecting the time table soon and it will be updated here also.

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