Last Year Reduction In OAU School Fees Effected In New Payment Structure

The N3,000 reduction in school fees of Obafemi Awolowo University students following a protest that greeted the astronomical increment in the same fees last year has finally been effected as promised by the university management.

Students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Environmental and Design Management and Faculty of Technology will now pay N24,700 as against the N30,700 they paid last year. The University management promised to shed the N3,000 deduction in the fees last year to the payment for the new session (2014/2015 academic session). So the supposed new fees structure payable this new session which is N27,700 eventually got reduced by the N3,000 deduction of last year. Now, the students are expected to pay N24,700.

Also supposed to be affected by this development are students of the College of Health Sciences and Faculty of Pharmacy. Just like the other faculties affected, their students should now pay N27,700 as against the N33,700 they paid the last time. As at the time of filing this report, we are yet to verify the reduction in their own fees.

In the meantime, the school e-portal is now opened for undergraduates to start paying for the 2014/2015 academic session.

It will be recalled that the Ibikunle-led 2013/2014 parliamentary session led the Students' Union to confront the increase in schools fees and in a Press Statement on Sunday, August 23, 2014 counted the further reduction of N3,000 as parts of the gains of the struggle against school fees hike.

Funke Adejumo Donates N100,000 To OAU English Students

The renowned Rev Mrs Funke Felix Adejumo on Saturday 25th April 2015 upon her visit to the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus,donated N100,000. She visited the campus last, 10 years ago.

She made this donation during the bright and beautiful session of CMC2015 powered by Rhemaword Int’l. At the end of her One hour session which had in large attendance students, requested that students of the English Department Present in the All Souls Chapel stand up for recognition, after which she celebrated them for being in the Department.

In her words "English Department is the best ever and I love to identify with them anywhere I go. I studied English Language"

In that regard, She said her Personal Assistant would get in contact with Rhemaword Int’l Pastor on how the N100,000 would be received for the English Department Students.

The donation was in connection with her life mandate.

Funke Felix Adejumo is a graduate of English Language with the life mandate of Honouring God and Blessing Lives(Humanity).

She ministered personally at the just concluded CMC Meeting on how to remain bright and beautiful where she centered her message around; Having a relationship with God, Celebrating one’s individuality, managing relationships/making the right choice,Job/Career/Self Development.

About Funke Felix Adejumo

Reverend Mrs. Funke Felix-Adejumo, wife of Pastor Felix Adejumo, President Agape Christian Ministries, is one of Nigeria’s most graceful female enthusiasts and motivational speakers,
who has become a philanthropic powerhouse, financially empowering women. Founder of Funke
Felix Adejumo Foundation (FFAF), a development agency set up to help women, the farmer- turned-preacher tells Mary Ekah and Omolola Itayemi about her passion for empowering
women as she holds yet another female
development project, ‘Women On The Winning Edge’


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2015 Global Energy Essay Contest On Climate Change

To engage students in our mission of fighting energy poverty, protecting the environment, and mitigating the effects of climate change, GEI annually organizes our Global Energy Essay Contest. This contest is a valuable platform for students from all backgrounds to share their ideas on energy issues and make their voices heard throughout the world.

Global Energy Initiative is delighted to announce the 2015 Global Energy Essay Contest. This year we are asking students to present their thoughts on the topic “Road to Paris 2015: Vision, Reality, and Solutions for a meaningful Climate Agreement”.

In 2013, GEI received an overwhelming response to the competition, with over 400 quality entries from 67 countries. This year, we expect more than 1,000 interested students from 100 countries to get involved in this exciting contest. We hope students will take this opportunity to contribute to the energy discourse and help to ensure that the global agenda for sustainable energy becomes a reality.

Topic

“Road to Paris 2015: Vision, Reality, and Solutions for a meaningful Climate Agreement”

Organizer

The Global Energy Initiative

Prizes

All submitted essays will automatically be evaluated for the global and regional awards. The awards consist of two global winners and five regional winners. The classification of regions is based on university locations in the main geographical regions: Africa, Europe and Russia, The Americas, South Asia and the Middle East, and East Asia and South Pacific Countries. To see in which region your country resides, please check out our FAQ.

Contest winners will receive their awards and have the opportunity to present their creative approaches towards building a sustainable energy future at the GEI Global Conference on Sustainable Energy Future, which will be held in 2015. Airfare and accommodation will be covered.

Deadline

May 15, 2015

Guidelines

• Eligibility: Participants must be currently enrolled students (e.g. B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. or equivalent) OR degree holders who will graduated in either 2014 or will graduate in 2015.
• Formatting and Style:
  • Length of Essay: 1,000-1,200 words (excluding bibliography and citations)
  • All references must appear as endnotes
  • Students must produce their own work and cite sources properly and consistently
  • Information used for research that is not cited in the essay should be listed in a bibliography page at the end
  • The essay CAN NOT mention the participant’s name, university name, or location of university to ensure anonymity during the evaluation phase
  • The essay must be written in English
  • All submissions must be typed in Times New Roman, double-spaced, with standard one-inch margins and twelve-point font
• How to Enter/Pre-Registration:
  • Students should pre-register by filling out Global Energy Initiative’s online form HERE (preferred). Once the form has been successfully submitted, a confirmation receipt will be sent to the email address the student provides
  • If the student is unable to submit the electronic pre-registration, they can email  essaycontest2015_preregister@globalenergyinitiative.orgwith the contestant’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the name of the university where they are currently enrolled (alternative)
  • Students should not pre-register by both online form and email
• Essay Submission:
  • Students should submit their essays through our online submission portal (preferred)
  • If the student is unable to submit through the electronic submission portal, they can email their essay as an email attachment, in Word Document or PDF form, toEssayContest2015@GlobalEnergyInitiative.org
  • The subject line of the email should read, “Global Energy Essay Contest 2015”
  • Please name the file as follows: First & Last Name_University Name (ex: John Smith_University of Richmond)
  • Essay must include a cover page with the contestant’s full name (with Mr. or Mrs.), address, phone number, email address, and University name
• Evaluation Criteria: Essays will be judged on the following key points:
  • The student’s understanding of the issue
  • The student’s vision for creative solutions
  • Originality in treatment of the topic
  • Clarity and effectiveness of style and organization
• Selection Process:
  • All eligible essay submissions received by May 15, 2015 will be reviewed by two sets of qualified expert panels in two rounds.
  • Winners will be notified by June 30 2015 and recognized during the 2015 GEI Global Conference on Sustainable Energy Future.
• Disclaimer: By participating, applicants accept and understand the Essay Guidelines and agree to the decisions made by the judges; and to release, discharge and hold harmless Global Energy Initiative and its officers and directors from all claims arising from their participation in the contest. Applicants also release all rights to their writing upon submission.

Inquiries

All queries may be directed to EssayContest2015@GlobalEnergyInitiative.org

JUPEB Entrance Exam Results Released, Mop Up Exam Fixed

The entrance exam results for the JUPEB 2015 programme has been released.

JUPEB mop up Entrance Exam holds on April 28th, 2015 at Centre for Distance Learning, Moro Campus, Ife North Local Govt.

All Candidates that missed the first exam are expected to come with the following:

Examination Slip
HB Pencil
Eraser
Non-Programmable Calculator

Interested candidates can still apply.

Read details here

Ondo Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, Impeached

The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, was impeached on Monday morning by members of the state House of Assembly.‎

​Twenty two​ of the 26 members of the Assembly supported the impeachment of the Deputy Governor, who recently moved from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.

The motion for his impeachment was moved by the majority leader, Ifedayo Akinsoyinu​, from Ondo West 11 and seconded by Olatunji Dauro from Owo 11‎.

The Speaker, Jumoke Akindele, subsequently ruled that all government property in the custody of the Deputy Governor be retrieved by the Permanent Secretary of the Deputy Governor’s office.

The Assembly had last Tuesday (April 22) served an impeachment notice on Mr. Olanusi.

The Assembly, in the notices signed by 20 of its 26 members, accused the deputy governor of alleged gross misconduct.
Some of the allegations levelled against him include financial misappropriation, absenteeism from official duties and causing disaffection in the state cabinet.

The Majority Leader, Ifedayo Akinsoyinu, representing Ondo West Constituency 2, moved the motion, which was seconded by Yinka Banso, representing Akoko North West Constituency.

The Speaker, Jumoke Akindele, presided over that sitting. The House said its action was in consonance with the 1999 Constitution.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Kunle Olujuigbe, said the process would be transparent. Mr. Olanusi had two days before the March 28 presidential election defected to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party.

He, alongside his boss, Governor Segun Mimiko, had left the Labour Party, on which platform they were elected, for the PDP.

Only last week, apparently due to his defection to the APC, Mr. Olanusi was assaulted by suspected thugs who tried to stop him from entering the Government House.


Gov. Mimiko Appoints Lasisi Oluboyo As The New Deputy Governor Of Ondo State

Ondo state Commissioner for Agriculture, Lasisi Oluboyo has emerged as the newly appointed Deputy Governor in Ondo state following the early Monday morning impeachment of Ali Olanusi by the state House of Assembly.

At a resumed hearing this morning in Akure, the state House of Assembly announced that the state governor, Olusegun Mimiko has sent Mr. Oluboyo’s name to them for ratification.


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Additional Bed Spaces For Freshers To Be Released On April 28

Following failure of some newly admitted students of Obafemi Awolowo University for 2014/2015 session to secure accommodation, the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) has announced that the last batch of Bed Spaces for 2014/2015 FRESH STUDENTS will be released on April 28, 2015 at 10.00am.

However, only those who have paid Acceptance and Main fees will be allowed to apply.

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OAU Proposed Academic Calendar For 2014/2015 Session

PROPOSED ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2014/2015 SESSION

HARMATTAN SEMESTER

April 6th 2015 – On-line screening for fresh students commences
May 3rd 2015 – Fresh students come into residence for 2014/2015 Harmattan semester
May 4th 2015 – On-line registration for courses for 2014/2015 Harmattan semester commences
May 4th-10th 2015 – Orientation for fresh students
May 11th-15th 2015 – Clearance at faculty and admission offices
May 10th 2015 – Returning Undergraduates resume
May 11th 2015 – Harmattan Semester lectures begin
May 20th 2015 – Faculty/Student Colloquium
May 27th 2015 – Senate
June 2nd 2015 – End of normal registration of courses
June 3rd 2015 – Late Registration with penalty
June 16th 2015 – Matriculation
June 16th 2015 – End of Late Registration with penalty
June 17th-23rd 2015 – Continuous Assessment
July 29th 2015 – Senate
July 31st 2015 – Harmattan semester Lectures end
August 3rd-7th 2015 – Revision/Lecture-free week
August 8th 2015 – Harmattan semester Examinations begin
August 22nd 2015 – Harmattan semester Examinations end


RAIN SEMESTER

August 24th 2015 – On-line Registration for Courses for 2014/2015 Rain semester
September 6th 2015 – All students come into Residence for Rain semester
September 7th 2015 – Rain semester Lectures commence
September 21st 2015 – End of normal Registration for courses
September 23rd 2015 – Senate
September 10th 2015 – Faculty Colloquium
October 5th 2015 – End of late Registration with Penalty
October 5th-9th 2015 – Continuous Assessment
November 25th 2015 – Senate
November 27th 2015 – Rain semester Lectures end
November 30th-December 4th 2015 – Revision/Lecture free week
December 9th-12th 2015 – Convocation
December 7th 2015 – Rain semester Examinations begin
December 21st 2015 – Rain Semester Examinations end
December 23rd 2015 – Senate (Examination)
December 31st 2015 – End of 2014/2015 academic session
January 4th 2016 – 2015/2016 Harmattan Semester begins