Education
Non-physical Post UTME: Comply With Guidelines or be Disqualified – Unilag Warns
The University of Lagos on Sunday released a virtual guide ahead of its maiden non-physical post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) test, urging candidates to avoid acts that could disqualify them.
The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof.
Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who released the guide, said the 2020/2021 post UTME test would start on Monday.He reiterated that the aptitude test would run for nine days and would end on Feb.
23, adding that candidates would be able to write the test wherever they would be.According to him, candidates’ activities during the period of the aptitude test will be monitored and recorded.
”It is important to note that candidates will be required to attempt the test with a webcam and microphone-enabled device.
“For optimal experience, use of mobile phones for the test is discouraged.
”Candidates are equally forbidden from covering their webcams during the period of the aptitude test.
“Our inability to see the candidate at any time during the test may result in disqualification,” he warned.
Ogundipe said that candidates would not be permitted to leave their positions while writing the test.
He urged them to be adequately prepared before the commencement of the test.
”In the course of the aptitude test, candidates are not permitted to leave the test tab for another tab or application on the computer for any reason, not even to use the calculator tab.
”Departure from the test tab may also result in disqualification,” he said.
According to him, nobody is permitted to be around the candidates during the period of the test, not even members of their families.
”Candidates are also warned not to allow anyone to come close to them during the test because if anybody is seen around them, that will lead to outright disqualification.
”The duration of the test is 30 minutes and the time starts to count immediately they click the start button and continues to count, even if they log out before the 30 minutes elapse.
”Once they log out. they cannot resume the test. In the event that a candidate runs out of time, his or her aptitude test will automatically be submitted.
“There shall be no use of face mask during the test. Candidates can call 0800-111-2233 for assistance before and during the aptitude test,” he said.
He, however, gave the assurance that the test would be simple and convenient.
Ogundipe advised candidates to comport themselves and ensure that they would have a reliable internet connection. (NAN)
Education
NECO Reschedules 2024 Common Entrance Exam into Unity Colleges
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has re-scheduled the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Unity Colleges and the entrance examination into Federal Government Academy, Suleja.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by Azeez Sani, acting Director, Information and Digital Communication of the council.
Sani stated that the common entrance examination earlier scheduled for April 20, 2024, would now hold on June 1, 2024.
He also said that the entrance examination for Gifted and Talented Children into Federal Government Academy, Suleja, earlier scheduled to hold on May 4,
2024 would now hold on May 25, 2024.
He added that the rescheduling of the two examinations was due to low enrollment of candidates.
He enjoined candidates, parents, guardians, schools and relevant stakeholders to take note of the new dates.
Sani said that registration of candidates would continue till the new dates of the examinations. (NAN)
Education
Six Nigerian Universities to Benefit from EU’s €27m Funding
By Eddy Ochigbo
No fewer than six Nigerian Universities have been selected to benefit from the 15 Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme Projects funded by the European Union (EU) with €27 million under the flagship Youth Mobility for Africa.
Permanent Secretary, of the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs.
Didi Walson-Jack, who signed the agreement at the Global Gateway High-Level Event on Education in Brussels, said Nigeria would also benefit from the regional Team Europe Initiative on Opportunity-driven Skills, Vocational Education and Training in AfricaUnder the initiative, the European Union would spend €27 million, allocating €1.
8 million to each of the Projects in the education and healthcare sectors in Africa.These Projects, which are to be facilitated by various Universities, aim to enhance learning mobility opportunities for Students, Trainees, and Staff across the Continent, focusing on developing high-level green and digital skills.
The participating Universities include the University of Lagos, the University of Port-Harcourt, Ebonyi State University, the Federal University of Technology, and the University of Nigeria.
Education
UTME: Police, JAMB Warn Candidates Against Patronising Fake Websitess
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against patronising fake websites.
The two bodies gave the warning at a joint news conference in Abuja on Saturday.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said there were several fake websites created by unscrupulous individuals with the intention of misleading candidates.
He urged candidates to be wary of their tactics, saying the fake web sites were designed to deceive innocent candidates into providing personal details such as registration numbers, email addresses, and phone numbers.
“Both JAMB and the Nigeria Police Force condemn these fraudulent activities and hereby reiterate the readiness to safeguard the interests of candidates and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
“We urge parents, guardians, and all stakeholders to ensure that candidates print their UTME Notification Slips only from the Board’s approved website: www.jamb.gov.ng.
“Candidates can print their slips from the comfort of their homes or visit any of the over 700 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide,” he said.
Adejobi explained that the force was familiar with the tactics employed by fraudsters, especially during the annual assessment and admission exercises.
He, therefore, said that both organisations was actively sensitising candidates and the public about these deceptive practices.
“Any candidate who visits these fake sites will definitely have unreliable information and thereby miss out in the forthcoming exams.
“Candidates are advised to print their UTME Notification Slips before Friday, 19th April, 2024, to access vital information about their examinations.
“Any website other than www.jamb.gov.ng offering UTME slip printing services is fake and designed to defraud candidates,” he said.
He also called on candidates to beware of web sites offering ‘live’ questions and answers, as they were false and deceptive, saying that accessing such materials was prohibited.
He further said the board was partnering with the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to address online scam-related issues seamlessly.
He assured candidates and the public of the force firm dedication to ensuring a fair and transparent examination process.
He also stressed that the Inspector General of Police had ordered the NPF-NCCC to go after scammers and fraudsters who engage in cyber related crimes and create phishing sites/portals.
On his part, the JAMB spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, pledged the Board’s commitment to continue in playing its role
He, therefore, urged candidates to ignore any unsolicited messages noting that they were from elements who aim at defrauding candidates.
The 2024 UTME is scheduled to commence on Friday, April 19, and end on April 29. (NAN)