Education
Done with NYSC? Here are six things you should do
Finally wrapping up the compulsory one-year National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) scheme often elicit a mixed feeling of excitement and nostalgia from many Nigerian graduates.
Once these feelings fizzle out, boredom and built-up anticipation on career prospects may hit in so hard that it could lead to depression.
These tips will help you keep your focus and maximise your time if you’re freshly out of the NYSC scheme;
Review your CV
Your curriculum vitae (CV) is the first impression any organisation would have about you. So now that NYSC is done and dusted, it’s time to revisit it and ensure it is not only updated but also well-written.
Read up on how to write an impressive CV that will land you your dream job and ensure you have it saved on cloud storage, that way, it’s always available when you need it.
Meet with your mentors
Mentors are noteworthy persons with remarkable exemplary life that inspires you. However, it is not enough to have mentors, more importantly, these people should be accessible.
Seek for advice, guardian and ask questions where necessary. You can also ask for recommendations on opportunities and jobs from your mentors.
Volunteer for a cause inline with your passion
Though it’s normal to anticipate that you’ll land your dream job at the end of the national scheme, the story is not always the same for every graduate. While you await your first job after NYSC, look out for volunteering opportunities in your area of interest and engage yourself.
This can double as a place to further horn your skills, network with people, and even secure a well-deserved job offer.
Training and online courses
Several organisations host free training as part of their corporate social responsibilities and sometimes to seek out prospective employees. These workshops and training are usually publicised on social media from time to time. Look out for these opportunities on social media and leverage on them. You can also register for paid-trainings and online courses that will help improve your skills set.
Monetise your passion
Brainstorm on different business ideas that revolve around what you love to do and develop the most viable one. Services like photography, blogging, vlogging, anchoring events (master of ceremonies), copy editing and a host of others can be monetised.
Build your Network
Networking is an effective way to improve your job prospects. Attend open events related to your career path and meet people. Also, it is advised you set up a LinkedIn account that reflects your profession. Make valuable friends and expand your network base.
Education
UNILORIN unveils 40 new professors
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the promotion of 40 of its senior academic staff to the rank of professor.
According to the university’s bulletin issued on Monday, the elevation was approved by Tahir Mamman, the minister of education.
The publication stated that the 40 distinguished scholars were found to have excelled in the realms of teaching, research and community service, and subsequently promoted to the highest rank obtainable in the academia.
The breakdown of the beneficiaries of the promotion exercise shows that 11 of the new professors are from the Faculty of Agriculture.
The bulletin disclosed that two lecturers from the Faculty of Clinical Sciences were also elevated to the rank of professor, while the Faculty of Communication & Information Sciences also produced two new professors.
It added that the Faculty of Law produced one new Professor, while the Faculty of Life Sciences produced four new professors, among others.
See the list below:
Faculty of Agriculture:
- Sidiqat A. Aderinoye-Abdulwahab
- L. L. Adefalu
- F. O. Takim
- A. A. Badmos
- Foluke E. Sola-Ojo
- W. A. Jimoh
- M. I. Abubakar
- T. H. Aliyu
- R. O. Uddin II
- T. O. Amusa
- Mutiat A. Balogun
Faculty of Arts:
- K. M. U. Gbodofu
- Y. A. Abdullahi
- Abosede R. O. Babatunde
- Bolanle E. Arokoyo
- P. U. Nwosu
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences:
- A. S. Alabi who teaches at the Department of Anatomy.
Faculty of Clinical Sciences:
- T. O. Olanrewaju
- O. A. M. Adesiyun.
Faculty of Communication & Information Science:
- Tinuke O. Oladele
- Saudat S. Abdulbaqi
Faculty of Education:
- O. O. Okoji
- Folakemi O. Adeniyi-Egbeola
- Florence O. Daramola
From the Faculty of Engineering and Technology:
- A. T. Ajiboye
- A. Y. Abdulrahman
- M. O. Sumonu
- Rasheedat M. Mahamood
- T. K. Ajiboye
Faculty of Law:
A. C. Onuora-Oguno
Education
SEE FULL LIST: NECO releases timetable for 2024 internal exam
The National Examination Council (NECO) has released its timetable for the 2024 internal Senior Secondary Schools Examination (SSCE) across the country.
The timetable was announced in a statement on Monday by Hajara Ali, the acting director of registration.
NECO said the examinations will run from June 19 to July 25, beginning with the practical papers.
The exam body also warned candidates against bringing in electronic communication gadgets including iPads, smart wrist watches, and glasses to examination centres.
“Where the time on the question paper differs from the time on this timetable, the time on the question paper should be strictly adhered to,” the statement reads in part.
“Bringing into the examination hall electronic communication gadgets (programmable calculators, mobile phones , ipads, tablets, smart wrist watches/glassess/pens, etc) are strictly prohibited.
“Candidates who do not sit for practical (paper 1) will not have result in the subject.”
Education
Bullied student sues Abuja school for N500m, demands public apology
The family of Namtira Bwala, a student of Lead British International School in Abuja who was recently bullied by her colleague, has filed a civil suit against the school.
Last month, videos surfaced on social media showing Namtira being slapped by Maryam, her colleague.
In the footage, Namtira was surrounded by students while Maryam was smacking her on the face.
The students were then heard making such comments as “Who broke my heart” and “I spoilt her relationship”.
The incident provoked criticism on social media, with some Nigerians demanding that the culprits be prosecuted.
The school management commenced an investigation into the matter while Maryam also apologised to Namtira for bullying her.
But in a recent development, Namtira’s family filed a lawsuit at the high court of the federal capital territory on May 9.
In the suit marked FCT/HC/CV/2341/24, the student is demanding a public apology that should be published on two national dailies from the school.
The family is also requesting for a sum of N500 million in general damages from the school for “failing in its obligation to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for their daughter”.
The law suit states that the school “failed to prevent the assault, inform her parent immediately and carry out an investigation until the video became viral on social media”.
“A declaration that the Defendant’s failure to prevent the assault, torment, emotional distress, pain and trauma suffered by the claimant while under the custody and supervision of the defendant amounts to negligent conduct on the part of the defendant,” the suit reads.
“A declaration that the defendant’s failure to immediately inform the claimant’s parents of the assault and emotional trauma suffered by the claimant while under the custody and supervision of the defendant amounts to negligent conduct on the part of the defendant.
“An order directing the Defendant to issue a public apology to the Claimant in two national daily newspapers.
“An order directing the Defendant to pay the Claimant the sum of N500,000,000.00 (Five Hundred Million Naira) as general damages for the Defendant’s breach of the duty of care it owes to the Claimant, and its negligent conduct in failing to prevent the assault, torment, emotional distress, pain, trauma and breach of privacy suffered by the Claimant while under the Defendant’s custody and supervision.
“Cost of this suit at N5,000,000 (Five Million Naira).
“An order directing the Defendant to pay the Claimant post judgment interest on the sum(s) awarded at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of the delivery of judgment until the judgment is fully and finally settled.
“Such orders or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.”
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