UNIZIK Postgraduate Nursing Courses form For 2015/2016 On Sale

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time or part-time admissions to the postgraduate courses offered by Nnamdi Azikiwe University for the 2015/2016 academic year.
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA COURSES AVAILABLE.
Doctorate and Masters’ Degree and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes are available in the areas listed below
Health Science & Technology
Nursing Sciences: PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
2.0 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
2.1 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
The following may apply for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma programme:
2. 1.1. Graduates from approved Universities who hold first degree classification with a FCGPA of 2.50 and above on a 5point scale.
2.1.2. Candidates from approved Polytechnic, Monotechnics, and who hold a Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit.
2.2. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The following may apply for admission into Masters Programmes:
2.2.1. Graduates from approved Universities who have obtained the appropriate degree with minimum FCGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale or a minimum of 60% for universities who do not use Final Cumulative Grade Point Average, in the proposed field of study.
2.2.2. Holders of Postgraduate Diploma from recognized institutions with an FCGPA of 3.50 and above (on a 5 point scale).
2.3 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES
2.3.1 Graduates from approved universities who obtained Masters degree in the proposed field of study with minimum FCGPA OF 3.50 on a 5 point scale or a minimum of 60% for universitues with fo not use the Final Cumulative Grade Point Average
3.0 MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for all Postgraduate programmes must have a minimum of 5 credits including English Language and any four relevant subjects at one or two sittings in addition to other Departmental/Faculty and General University Requirements.
4.0 DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Diploma Programme (PGD)
The full time Postgraduate Diploma programme lasts for a minimum of 12 continuous calendar months. Part time programme shall last for a minimum of 18 calendar months.
4.2 Masters Degree Programmes
The Masters Degree programmes last for a minimum of three (3) semesters for full-time and a maximum of Six (6) Semesters. Part-Time programme shall last for a minimum
of five (4) semesters and a maximum if Eight (8) Semesters
4.3 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme
Full-Time PhD programmes will last for a minimum of Six (6) Semesters of ful-time and a maximum of Ten (10) Semesters. Part-Time programme shall last for minimum of Eight (8) Semesters and a maximum of Fourteen (14) Semesters.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application form should be completed on-line by logging onto:
http://my.unizik.edu.ng/postgraduate on payment of N10, 000.00 (Ten thousand naira only) in any of the Branches of the of the following banks: Access Bank, First Bank, Diamond Bank, Enterprise Bank, Fidelity Bank, GTBank, UBA, and Zenith Bank.
Applicants are advised to obtain information on Departmental requirements and areas of specialization from the websitehttp://www.unizik.edu.ng/postgraduate/
Fill and submit online the ompleted Application from, scanning and attaching the claimed certificates, including O’ level certificates, evidence of change of name, birth certificate, teller and confirmation order from the bank of puchase.
Print the completed Application Form for your personal use. You will requires this document in the course of the admission and registration.
5.3 Download and print a copy of the transcript form. The form should be sent to the candidates’ institution for his/her academic transcripts.
Students are to ensure that the Transcript Form is attached to the Transcript.
Applicants should include the names and e-mail addresses of three Referees. At least two of the referees must be Academics not e-mail addresses of three Referees. At least two of the referees must be Academics not lower than rank of a senior Lecturer.
Ph.D. applicants are expected to submit online a proposa; of not more than five type written pages that should include:
a. Topic (not more than 18 words)
b. Brief background of the Study
c. Aims and Objectives/Purpose
d. Methodology
e. Expected Outcomes
f. References
Transcript should be forwarded to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies not later than 7th September, 2015.
Qualified Applicants will be invited for screening test on 16th September, 2015
Ph.D. Applicants shall also undertake oral defense of their written proposal on 17th September, 2015.
N.B. Any person who will still be on National Service on 1st October 2015 need not apply. For more information log on to www.unizik.edu.ng/postgraduate

MTN Nigeria Fresh Job Recruitment (4 Positions)

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1.) MTN Foundation Budget Accountant

Deadline: 2nd July, 2015.

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2.) LAN Support Engineer

Deadline: 2nd July, 2015.

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3.) Enterprise Architect - Ecommerce & Financial Services

Deadline: 2nd July, 2015.

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4.) Information Management Manager

Deadline: 1st July, 2015.

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Management Trainee at Christopher and Associates & Business Consultants

Christopher and Associates & Business Consultants is one of the leading medium sized professional Chartered Accounting & Tax Consulting firms providing first-class auditing, advisory, taxation and consulting services in Nigeria. Christopher and Associates was registered in Nigeria under the business name Act of the Companies and Allied Matters Decree (1990), on the 26th of June 1998 with registration number LAZ 069213. Christopher and Associates as a firm serves various small and medium sized companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions and successful, fast-growing companies and non- profit making organizations within and outside Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Management Trainee

Location: Lagos

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Receives training and performs duties in several departments such as Finance, Client Services, Sales, Operations, Healthcare Data Solutions and IT.
• Learns line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business.
• Receives training in functions and operations of related departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments and to provide greater promotional opportunities.
• Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.
• Sets performance goals and objectives with upper management.
• Monitors performance progress with management and key trainers.

Requirements

• A Degree/HND in any discipline or course of study
• A minimum of second class lower degree or equivalent
• Must be resident in Lagos
• Little or no experience as successful applicants would be trained

Desired Skills

• Strong written, verbal, analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of staff throughout the company
• Computer literacy

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to:  hr@christopherassociates.com.ng

BUHARI TO REMOVE OIL SUBSIDY

President Muhammadu Buhari plans total remove of fuel subsidy and use the proceeds for the provision of free and compulsory primary and secondary education across the country.
The administration is also said to be working on unbundling the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation,NNPC, to make it more efficient in the production and delivery of products to Nigerians.

FG to pay the controversial N160 billion subsidy claims
Meanwhile, hopes for resolution of outstanding subsidy issues hampering normal supply of petroleum products across the country appear kindled as the special investigation team on subsidy claims verification recommends payment of the controversial N160 billion claimed by oil marketers.

BUHARI TO MERGE EFCC,ICPC AND MDAs TO REDUCE OVERHEAD COST

President Muhammadu Buhari is said to have accepted the recommendation of the transition committee he raised a few weeks ago to slash the number of ministries from 42 to 19 with a view saving cost and making them more effective and responsive to the needs of Nigerians.

No fewer than 50 of the MDAs that were not backed by relevant laws might be scrapped and their staff moved into relevant departments to save cost.

The source close to NAIJATALKS that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is to be merged with the Independence Corrupt Practices and Other related Offences Commission (ICPC) to tackle graft in a new way that  would be prompt, fearless and decisive.

President Buhari is expected to make some key appointments this week so as to get the machinery of his administration running.

BRAZIL U20 1-2 SERBIA U20: SERBIA CROWN CHAMPIONS OF FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Nemanja Maksimovic extratime goal in 118 minutes seal the trophy for Serbia in a balance game.The game ended stalemate in the first half before Serbia open the scoring in the 70 minutes through Stanisa Mandic and Andreas Pereira level it for Brazil in the 73 minutes that took thhe game to extratime.

SENEGAL U20 1-3 MALI U20: MALI WON THIRD PLACE

FIFA World Cup U20 third place match was won by Mali this morning. Senegaleses defender Moussa Ba red carded in 45 minutes Ibrahima Wadji open scoring in 64 minutes for Senegal but in last 16 minutes of the match Double goals in space of 9 minutes from Adama Traore in 74 and 83 minutes and stoppage time goal from Diadie Samassekou seal the victory for Mali in all Africa affair third place in New Zealand.