Education

LASU To Train DELSU On ICT Software Development Services

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2 years ago

November 24, 2021

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The Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Delta State University to train the Abraka-based institution on ICT Software Development Services.

The two institutions, represented by their Vice Chancellors – Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello,i and Prof. Andy Egwunyenga – and Registrars, Mr. Emmanuel Fanu and Mrs. Rufina Ufiofio, signed the dotted lines at the LASU Vice Chancellor’s Conference Room to formally start a relationship that will see knowledge transfer between the two institutions in the area of ICT development.

The collaboration covers areas such as coordination, management and implementation of all stages of development of software modules, development of software modules that will suit peculiar operations and objectives of DELSU, recruitment of competent and professional staff to manage the software modules, training of staff on proper development of software modules, amongst others.

The Directorate of ICT of LASU will facilitate the collaboration.

DELSU boss, Prof. Egwunyenga, in his opening remarks at the ceremony, said the choice of LASU was based on the institution’s expertise in ICT development: “When I was appointed almost two years ago, I took the decision to drive development in DELSU using ICT. After scanning almost 20 universities in Nigeria with expertise in ICT, LASU stood out and we decided we must come to learn from you.”

He also listed the Open and Distance Learning Programme of the university as a point of reference:

“When I saw the VC’s presentation on the ODLRI programme, I immediately decided that there is need to expand our collaboration to cover it too. Hybrid learning is the way to go.”

His LASU counterpart, Prof. Olatunji-Bello, in her response, appreciated DELSU for choosing to collaborate with LASU: “I thank you for trusting us; for deeming it fit to collaborate with us. We are aspiring to be the best university in West Africa and rely on ICT to drive that vision. That is why we don’t joke with ICT. You have made the right choice by collaborating with us.”

She also praised the Acting Director, DICT, Dr. Toyin Enikuomehin, for his efforts in making the collaboration a reality: “I thank Dr. Enikuomehin for being proactive with the development of a worldclass website. He is not only gifted in ICT, he has a passion for it; and he keeps improving himself, which makes it a plus for us. We will give him and his team all the needed support to make sure they delivers in this partnership.”

Dr. Enikuomehin, earlier in his presentation, appreciated the two Vice Chancellors for their commitment to the collaboration. “I thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedules to make this collaboration work. By this, you have demonstrated your trust in us. I assure you that we have the experience and capacity to train your university (DELSU).”

The MoU was signed in the presence of other members of the LASU Management, officials of the Legal Unit, Vice Chancellor’s Office, DICT, CIPPR and UMC. The Director, DELSU Integrated Data Centre, Prof. Festus Arunaye was also present.

The duration of the collaboration is 12 months and the first instance, renewable by both parties

Education

How To Check 2023 WAEC Result On Your Phone Via SMS

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9 months ago

August 7, 2023

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The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has released the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations, WASSCE, results.

The Council stated that it was able to surmount challenges of insecurity, and cash policy among others, via technological innovation that saw over 91 percent of candidates’ results released 44 days after the examination ended.

WAEC’s Head of Nigeria Office, Mr. Patrick Areghan, said this at a briefing on Monday, at the body’s national office, Yaba, Lagos.

For the students who will be checking results, here are steps to follow.

Step 1: Type: WAECExaminationnumberPIN*Examyear through your phone (there should not be a space in between).

Step 2: Send to 32327.

Step 3: You will receive a message instantly containing your WAEC statement of result.

It should be noted that only MTN, Glo and Airtel subscribers can actually check their WAEC results using this SMS method.

Students can repeat the step if they do not receive your WAEC result via SMS, kindly repeat this step again.

SMS charges will be applied when checking your WASSCE result using text messages.

You will need to have purchased the WAEC Direct Scratch card in order to check your result via text message. The scratch card pin is what is needed in the PIN section of the SMS you will send to 32327.

Candidates who registered for the May/June examination can do also access their results through the portal of WAEC.

Education

BREAKING: 8 States Owing WAEC Won’t Have Candidates 2023 WASSCE Results

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9 months ago

August 7, 2023

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Eight states owing the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, for various services rendered, will not have their candidates’ 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE results, released.

This was stated at a press briefing on Monday at Press Briefing Hall, WAEC national office, Yaba, where the body lamented that the inability to pay for services rendered was posing a great challenge in the activities of the examination body.

Responding to a statement on the number of States owing WAEC, the National Office of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Mr. Patrick Areghan noted that: About eight States are owing WAEC. We won’t mention them all as some are going to pay.

“However, Zamfara and Niger states are the highest debtors. Again Zamfara did not present any candidate for this year’s WASSCE.” Areghan noted.

Education

NANS Tackles ASUU Over Call For FUTO VC’s Resignation

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9 months ago

August 6, 2023

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The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has cautioned Academic Staff Union of Universities ,ASUU, over its call to the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Prof. Nnenna Oti, to resign.

It warned the university lecturers’ organisation to rescind from such ugly move or face the wrath of students.

The students’ body which noted that the FUTO vice chancellor had not done anything wrong to deserve such call, accused ASUU of being responsible for instability in the nation’s universities.

Recall that members of ASUU, Owerri zone, had last Friday, demanded the immediate resignation of the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Prof. Nnenna Oti, over alleged corrupt practices and anti-union activities.

ASUU, through its Zonal Coordinator, Dennis Aribodor, at press conference in Awka, Anambra State capital,demanded immediate resignation of the FUTO Vice Chancellor.

The union is composed of members from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State University, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia and Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka.

But reacting to ASUU demand while addressing the media, Sunday evening, in Abuja, NANS’ Vice President,Comrade Ezenagu Victor, while noting that ASUU had long deviated from its core mandate,called on the federal government to proscribe the union.

He said: “It has become expedient to address the unbecoming attitude of the leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities. The latest of which is the provocative call by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU,zonal leaders for the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology,Owerri,to resign her position over alleged corruption.

“We feel concerned to react to the ASUU demand because the Vice Chancellor of FUTO, Prof. Nnena Oti, is a mentor to many of us, particularly, our female folks. We were shocked when we read about the ASUU demand in most national dailies about the woman who has personified integrity, honesty and transparency. Sequel to this, NANS has been able to carry out investigation by interacting with both students and staff of the institution”.

“Although we were not able to have any discussion with members of FUTO Management as they said part of the issue we wanted to inquire of was already in court. Our finding has shown that the allegations against the vice chancellor were not only unfounded, but also malicious and wicked. Testimonial evidences garnered by NANS points to the fact that the action of the ASUU leaders is a mere political vendetta.”

NANS claimed that the alleged attack on Prof. Nnenna was because of her gender, as well as transparency in the discharge of her duties as Vice Chancellor.

“Those who lost to her during the vice chancellorship contest as well as those who could not use her to achieve their ungodly aims during the national assignment have resulted to using ASUU to grind their axe with her, thus making the university ungovernable,” he alleged.

He spoke further: “We, the National Association of Nigerian Students, wish to draw the attention of ASUU in particular and the public in general, that those fighting the Vice Chancellor of FUTO by proxy are obviously threatening peace and tranquility in the university.

“We are already informed that the disturbance is aimed at causing industrial action at the university so as to bring her to disrepute at the expense of students’ learning. It should be well noted that all industrial disputes have major side effects on students who suffer untold hardship during and after such disputes.”

Some of the effects,he mentioned,include waste of students’ precious time, amounting to the students spending longer years in the university and waste of resources, as student end up paying more school fees.
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