Education

Avail International Consult Bags Oxford Education Group Award for ‘Best Performing Agent’

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10 months ago

July 10, 2023 5:04 pm

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Avail International Consult Limited (AICL), has bagged the award for the ‘Best Performing Agent’ in Nigeria.

The award was dished out by the Oxford International Education Group (OIEG) during its Gala Night, which was held over the weekend, on July 7, 2023.

The event put together by OIEG, served as a platform to recognize and appreciate the exceptional contributions made by AICL under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mrs Bola Agunbiade.

In expressing appreciation for the bagging of the award by her educational consulting firm, Mrs Agunbiade, said, “We are writing this with immense gratitude and appreciation for the incredible support and opportunities our university partners have provided us. It is with great pride and humility that we express our heartfelt thanks for the instrumental role in our success”.

Mrs Agunbiade who equally acknowledges what she termed the remarkable role, culture, and values that are deeply ingrained within the OIEG as an organization, posited, “You will recall that very recently, we received a similar award from NAVITAS and QA Higher Education.

“The unwavering commitment to fostering a nurturing and growth-oriented environment has been instrumental in shaping our journey towards excellence. The culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning has allowed us to thrive and achieve remarkable results.

“We are truly grateful for the trust and confidence you all have placed on Avail International Consult. Your belief in our abilities and potential has empowered us to push ourselves beyond limits, constantly striving for greatness.

“The opportunities and resources you have provided us with have been invaluable in honing our skills, expanding our knowledge, and realizing our full potential”.

She equally expressed appreciation to members of staff and mentors for their unwavering support and guidance within the consulting firm.

According to the CEO, “Their expertise, mentorship, and encouragement have played a pivotal role in our professional growth and success. The spirit of collaboration and teamwork that permeates our organization has allowed us to learn from the best and continuously improve”.

Mrs Agunbiade who also expressed gratitude for the recognition and rewards that accompanied the firm’s achievements, added that, “Your acknowledgement and celebration of our performance have not only boosted our morale but have also motivated us to set new standards of excellence.

“Your commitment to recognizing and appreciating exceptional performance is a testament to your dedication to fostering a culture of success”.

The CEO also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the company’s partners worldwide, with an addition that It is the collective efforts of every team member that have contributed to the firm’s success.

In her words: “The shared vision, passion, and hard work of our organization has created a supportive and inspiring environment that enables individuals to thrive and achieve extraordinary results.

“As we reflect upon our journey, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunities, guidance, and support provided by these remarkable opportunities.

“Thank you for believing in us, investing in our growth, and empowering us to reach new heights. We are honoured to be a part of these incredible organizations, and we look forward to continued success and contributions in the future”.

She further quoted Robert Collier as saying that success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.

This, according to the CEO, has been the story of Avail International Consult Limited and all the efforts were recognized at OIEG Agent Gala Night.

“We had an interesting time at the event where we connected with other colleagues and interacted with the Oliver Radburn- Director, Business Development, Head of Student Recruitment, Warren Kwan.

“We would like to express our gratitude to OIEG for recognizing our organization and presenting us with the Best Performing Agent award. It is an honour that we will cherish and a motivation to continue striving for excellence. Furthermore, for their meticulous planning and flawless execution, ensuring that the event was a resounding success”, Mrs Agunbiade added.

Mrs Agunbiade is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Avail International Consult Ltd, a study abroad organization focused on securing and processing admission for local and international students to study abroad.

The educational consulting firm helps students to gain admission and obtain visas to study abroad. It also assists students to register for international exams like IESTS, TOEFL, GMAT etc and provides tutorial services.

Avail International Consult Ltd also assists its students with discounted tickets. It is a full package and a one-stop shop. The consult’s countries of focus are the UK, U.S., Canada, Germany, Ireland, Australia, and other European and Asian countries.

ABOUT QA HIGHER EDUCATION

QA Higher Education empowers universities and students to achieve their greatest ambitions.

Working in close partnership with seven UK universities, it recruits to and delivers more than 100 foundations, undergraduate, and postgraduate degree programmes in in-demand skills subjects.

QA Higher Education is part of QA Limited – a world-leading tech talent and training organization. QA helps clients build sought-after tech skills through an innovative range of training and talent solutions that blend the best of live and self-paced digital training – including training courses, reskilling bootcamps, tech apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships.

ABOUT NAVITAS

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The firm creates life-changing opportunities to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across its global network each year.

ABOUT OIEG

Oxford International Education Group is a unique-accredited education provider dedicated to creating life-enhancing experiences for students worldwide. Its extensive portfolio covers university pathway programmes, a comprehensive range of online academic and vocations courses through the OI Digital Institute and English language schools for adult and junior students in the UK, Canada and the USA.

Education

ASUU declares indefinite strike in UniAbuja

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8 hours ago

May 2, 2024 2:44 pm

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The University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resolved to embark on an indefinite strike to highlight concerns within the union.

The decision was made during a congress held at the institution’s Permanent Site, with Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, the branch Chairman, confirming the resolution.

The strike, effective immediately, aims to address various issues affecting the union, Leadership reported.

Education

UTME result not in paper format – JAMB counters candidates parading slips

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14 hours ago

May 2, 2024 8:32 am

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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that the results of the 2024 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) cannot be printed on paper.

The board clarified in a statement on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after printed result slips started surfacing on social media platforms following the release of the results.

The board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin stressed that the 2024 UTME results are not available in any paper format.

He also said the results cannot be found on the JAMB’s website, adding that the only way to check the 2024 UTME result is to send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019.

He, therefore, urged Nigerians to be wary of candidates and individuals parading printed slips of their results on social media.

“The board, once again, wishes to state clearly that the only way to check the 2024 UTME result is to send UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone used by the candidate in registering for the UTME. Ensure that the SIM is not on any bundle, Benjamin said.

“This is different from what obtained last year, hence, the results, at the moment, are not and cannot be found on the board’s website.

“Candidates are urged to follow the method specified above to obtain their results. They need not visit any cybercafe or patronise any third-party entity to check their result.

“The public is also advised to be wary of any candidate parading printed result slip as currently, the result is not on any paper format as being circulated on social media by some individuals.

Recall that JAMB released the 2024 UTME results on Monday, April 29, 2024.

According to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, “Out of the 1,842,464 released results, a paltry 0.4% scored above 300 while 24% scored 50% (200/400) and above.”

He added that 76% of the candidates got below 200.

Oloyede also said JAMB won’t announce the name of the candidate with the highest score for the 2024 UTME.

He explained that the board made the decision ‘to avoid a repeat of the ‘Mmesoma saga.’

Education

Ekiti students protest, demand justice for corps member killed by police

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1 day ago

May 1, 2024 12:01 pm

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The Federation of Ekiti State Students’ Union (FESSU), on Tuesday, protested after a corps member from Ekiti was allegedly gunned down by a police officer in Ogbomoso, Oyo.

Last week, students of Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology (LAUTECH) called out a police officer for allegedly firing shots at some of their colleagues who were celebrating their graduation.

Damilola Iyanda, the deceased corps member serving in Ibadan, was said to have attended the convocation party of Oluwafemi Iyanda, his brother, when the incident happened.

Oluwafemi said his brother was confirmed dead at the LAUTECH teaching hospital.

“We were at a lounge in the Under-G area for a convocation party around 2am when we heard that some people were fighting outside,” Iyanda was quoted as saying.

“When we discovered that the place was getting rowdy, we stepped out only to see policemen dispersing the crowd and shooting directly at the people.

“I sustained bullet wounds, but my brother, who came for my convocation, was shot in the head. He was confirmed dead at the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital and was taken to the mortuary.”

Benjamin Adekunle, FESSU national president, called for an investigation into the killing of the corps member with a view to bringing the perpetrator to justice.

Adekunle led FESSU members to the Ekiti state house of assembly complex in Ado Ekiti.

Members of the union carried placards and sang solidarity songs in a peaceful protest to demand justice over the killing of the corps member.

Adekunle said the protest was to call the attention of Adeoye Aribasoye, Ekiti state assembly speaker, to ensure the family of the deceased is compensated.

“We demand a swift investigation into this matter and the culprit should be brought to book. We demand for compensation for the family of the deceased,” he said.

“We also demand comprehensive medical treatment for his brother who sustained a gunshot injury. He is at home and his health is deteriorating.

“We demand an end to police brutality in Nigeria. Police should be our friend, save us and not kill us.

“We have come to the House of Assembly today to speak with the Speaker to liaise with his counterpart in Oyo State for swift justice for Iyanda Damilola and Iyanda Oluwafemi.

“They are from Ekiti State and raised and brought up in Ogotun Ekiti.”

Reacting to the protest, Aribasoye condemned the “unprofessionalism of the police officer who allegedly murdered the corps member”, describing it as “senseless”.

“We express our condolences to the family and we condemn the killing and unprofessionalism of the police officer who murdered one of us, a youth from Ekiti State who is also serving his fatherland in cold blood,” he said.

“We condemn it and the House will be sitting. We will have a position during our plenary. Our resolutions will be passed and I know the House will condemn it. It is so unfortunate his life was cut short.”

Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others