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How Internet Glitches Marred 2018 UTME

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It is obviously not yet Uhuru for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), as the first session of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) got underway, yesterday, across the country.

A cocktail of complaints, prominent among which were poor network connection and software issues, as well as, unfamiliarity with computer by some candidates hallmarked yesterday’s session.

All these happened as parents and guardians repeated their calls for the licensing of more Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.

Although most of the centres visited in Lagos State were well coordinated, the connectivity challenge and power failure, which were recorded in last year’s examination still repeated themselves, even though on a low scale.

Even some parents, who escorted their wards to the centres admitted that there was a great improvement in the exercise, when juxtaposed with previous editions.

For instance, most centres started on time and the general atmosphere was orderly and the conduct peaceful.

At the Elite Event Centre, Ikorodu, some candidates complained that their computer sets, were tripping off, thereby affecting the pace of their examination. Some even canvassed a return to the old order until connectivity issues and that of software problems were properly addressed.

Interestingly, some candidates maintained that the examination should not be only objectives, but room should also be given for essay, like the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO). Complaints about distances between CBT centres also rang out loud, as both parents and candidates called for the licensing of more CBT centres.

At TFL Global Academy, Ijegun, Ikotun, where the examination started at 08:25am as against 7:00am, only one candidate complained that her computer had low battery, while others stated that they had no issues. An official blamed the late commencement on the late completion of the biometric exercise. on time.But at Charity Caleb International School, Ejigbo,  several candidates complained that their computer sets were malfunctioning.

The JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishiaq Oloyede, had earlier warned parents to steer clear of examination centres, but a parent who identified herself as Mrs. Aderibigbe said, “I had to wait for my child because of unnecessary charges. Candidates are being charged as high as N500 for officials to take care of their belongings outside the examination hall.

At Risk Global Digital Institute, Anthony Village,  proprietor of the school, Mr. Emeka Ukpbai, said all necessary arrangement were in place to ensure a hitch-free exercise, and a candidate, who identified herself as Olayinka, confirmed that the examination was devoid of challenges, particularly network problems. Olayinka, one of the hundreds of thousands denied admission into the university system in the 2017 edition, due to lack of space also called for the scrapping of the post-UTME, which she described as a “fraud.”

Abayomi Otubela, the proprietor of Lagooz Schools Agege, Lagos, whose school serves as one of the UTME centres, told some parents at the venue that some candidates had difficulties using the computer sets, a development, which made them to panic.“Some of our children are fidgeting because they are not familiar with the use of computers. Some of them could not even navigate to the next subject, so we had to put them through the process before the examination started,” he said.He advised parents to inform those, who had not written the examination, to get familiar with the use of computers and the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) software.

Candidates in Benin City, Edo State, yesterday equally tasked the JAMB to be time cautious. One of them, Endurance Abang, complained that the examination was one hour late at his centre. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr. Abang said that some of the candidates travelled early to their various centres without food only to start waiting for JAMB officials to arrive.

Solomon Osarodion, another candidate, who lauded JAMB for the smooth conduct of the examination, also condemned the late commencement of the examination. Also, Idowu Odufoye, an Inspector of Call (IC) from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) told the NAN that they recorded a hitch-free screening at the centre.“We carried out the screening in four different stages and there was no problem with the candidates. They complied, obeyed instructions and none of them was caught with any incriminating material, Mrs. Odufoye said.

In Adamawa State, the Zonal Coordinator JAMB, Mr. Danladi Aliyu, told NAN in Yola the “examination started successfully in five centres in the state, one centre in Mubi and four centres in Yola.He explained that the centres were: Federal University of Technology Mubi; Federal College of Education, Yola; American University of Nigeria, Yola; Aliyu Mustapha College Yola, and Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. On Internet service and other challenges, he said “so far, there has been no case of poor network or missed candidate data.”
( The Guardian).

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Fake University Degree Holders Soon To Be Fished Out And Arrested – Minister Of Education Announces

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The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Tuesday, said security agencies will go after individuals with fake university certificates in the country.

According to the minister, the individuals will be tracked after the committee set up by the Federal Government to investigate the activities of university certificate racketeers in the country submits its report.

The Federal Government had set up an Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee on Degree Certificate Milling to probe the activities of certificate racketeers following an investigative report published by Daily Nigerian which exposed the activities of degree mills in the Benin Republic.

The investigative report, which exposed the illegalities perpetrated by some tertiary institutions in the West African countries, led to the Nigerian government placing a ban on the accreditation and evaluation of degrees from Benin Republic and Togo.

The committee set up by the Federal Government was also tasked with investigating Nigerian private universities established in the last 15 years. Recently, the committee invited memoranda from the public. Selected members of the committee also visited institutions in the Benin Republic.

While speaking at the first quarterly citizens engagement in Abuja on Tuesday, the education minister, Mamman, said;

“On the issue of the fake degrees, we set up a committee and we expect them to submit their reports soon. Once the report is submitted, I can assure you that individuals with fake certificates will be apprehended. They will be tracked by security agencies.”

Also speaking at the engagement, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, noted that the quarterly citizenship engagement was aimed at creating awareness of the activities of the ministry.

He noted that the engagement would “ also promote mutual understanding with stakeholders and citizens, build and sustain public trust, and improve transparency and accountability in the sector.”

“Worthy of mention is that this engagement also aims to improve efficiency and streamline government operations by identifying and addressing bottlenecks,” Sununu said.

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Stakeholders Head To Enugu For First South East Educators Conference

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Stakeholders in the education circle are warming up for the maiden edition of Southeast Educators’ Conference 2024(SEEC’24).

The two-day SEEC’24 scheduled to hold 18th & 19th, April 2024 at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu under theme: Future-‘Focused Learning – Igniting the Competitive Edge’

Promises to host key players in the education sector with a potential attendance of over 500 delegates.
The conference will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, covering topics ranging from holistic learning approaches to cutting-edge technology integration.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Mrs Doris Chinedu-Okoro,CEO, Evergreen Group, said SEEC’24 is the first of its kind in the Southeast region, presenting a historic opportunity for stakeholders to pioneer positive change in the local education sector.
“It brings together diverse perspectives and innovative ideas,fostering collaboration and networking among educators and stakeholders.
Hundreds of delegates will be in attendance.
“SEEC’24 is dedicated to exploring transformative practices, emphasising holistic learning, technology integration, globalcitizenship, life-long learning, and community engagement”, she said.

Mr. Osita Chidioka, the former Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, who recently launched an online mentorship and leadership programme for Nigerian youths named Mekaria Mentorship Programme (MMP) Foundation Course, will deliver the keynote at SEEC’24.

Prof. Pieter Verdegem; Dr. Joy Isa, Mrs. Bukola Adewuiyi, Lady Uju Dike, Fr. John Njorteah, Alex Onyia, Rotimi Eyitayo, Rhoda Odigboh, Elfrida Diete-Spiff Omole, Dr. ChibuezeLawrence Ofobuike, Ify Obidi-Essien, Dr. Abimbola Ogundere, Angelina Ikeako, Odetola Ebenezer Israel and OgochukwuOnyia, are some of the speakers lined up for the event.

The Evergreen Group CEO added that the conference thrives on a vision to create a dynamic platform that equips educators with the tools and knowledge needed to make a lasting impact on the educational landscape of South-Eastern Nigeria.

SEEC’24 is open to School Owners, Heads of Schools (Public and Private), Educational Stakeholders, Counselors, Teachers, Parents, Investors, Startups, and others in the education ecosystem.
“Participants will have the opportunity to engage in two full days of conference sessions, diving deep into the future of Education.
“There will be ample networking opportunities with school leaders from across the geopolitical zone and beyond.
“The evening Gala Night promises a delightful atmosphere for dancing, dining, wining, and fostering deeper connections in a relaxed setting”, she further explained.

Registration is N100,000 via: https://bit.ly/3uTcv9e

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VDL: Essay Contest Alert For Senior Secondary School Students In Nigeria. Interesting Prizes For Winners Attached

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If you are a secondary School student in the senior category (SS1 – SS3) in Nigeria, Here is your chance to showcase your writing prowess in the “Values for daily living ESSAY CONTEST”

The VDL has set out in full motion to reward students who are eager to unleash their academic brilliance and challenge their inner strength.

This opportunity serves as a way to give back to the society by not only inculcating the values needed for a better society, But by additionally encouraging students to let their inner lights shine even brighter.

With the VDL Essay contest, Winners get to take home a whooping sum of;
₦500,000 For the student in place of the 1st Position,

₦300,000 For the student in place of the 2nd position, And

₦200,000 For the student in place of the 3rd position.

And it gets even better as the prize doesn’t just end here.
Winners will enjoy numerous benefits that will expose and propel them to a more beautiful journey ahead.

So what are you waiting for?

Are you a parent, A guardian, A teacher, A friend, Whoever you are, Share the Goodnews around and tell a friend to tell another friend.
Get that eligible student(s) registered as soon as possible as registrations will be ending on the 28th of February 2024.

To register and submit your essay, Visit the website by clicking on the link displayed on the Eflyer.

Please carefully read through the instructions on the website before registering.

Seize this moment to make your Narrative count!

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