NNPC/TOTAL National Merit Scholarship Scheme 2017/2018

Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility, invites applications from suitably qualified Nigerians for the 2017/2018 National Merit Scholarship.

Annually, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria (TUCN): Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (Total E&P Nig Ltd) and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), together with their venture partners, award scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in the tertiary institutions in the country.

The programme is aimed at promoting academic excellence and quality manpower development in the Country. This is one of the many ways TOTAL demonstrates its commitment to the educational development of Nigerian students. It is a part of NNPC/TOTAL’s rich Corporate Social Responsibility.

Eligibility Requirements:
Be a Registered FULL TIME undergraduate in a recognized Nigerian University
Be a certified 100 or 200 level student at the time of application
Show proof of SSCE or Equivalent Certificate.
Show proof of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) score.
Show proof of Admission letter from the University and Matriculation Number
Show proof of A-level or Equivalent Certificate (for direct entry students)

PLEASE NOTE:
Students with less than 200 score in UTME need not apply
Students with less than 2.50 CGPA of 5-point scale, or equivalent
300 level students and above need not apply
Current beneficiaries of similar awards from the oil industry need not apply.
How to Apply:

1. Personal Information: Enter your name, date of birth and permanent home address Upload your recent passport photograph.

2. Contact Information: Enter your email and mobile phone information. Only use an active email and mobile phone number.

3. Origin: Enter your state and local government of origin data. You are required to upload a certificate or proof of origin from your local government or state.

4. University Information: Select your university, course and year of study. You will be required to upload your JAMB/University admission letter.
5. Result Information: Input your JAMB score or CPGA. You are required to upload your JAMB statement of result and university CPGA. For year two medical students, your JAMB score suffices.

6. Review Application: Review your application ensure all fields have been correctly entered.

Upload all the documents required:
Recent Passport Photograph
Certificate or Proof of Origin
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE)
UTME result
JAMB/University Admission Letter
1st Year Result showing CGPA

7. Conclusion: Attest that all info given is true. Accept terms and condition. On screen alert will confirm that you have successfully completed the application. You will receive an email to confirm this too.

Scholarship Worth: N150,000 per academic session

Application Deadline: October 31, 2017

Click here to proceed to the application page

Lambasted Emeralds: How Our Precious Stone Became A Pebble…

By ‘Joba Ojelabi

Love, like many other issues of the heart, is a complex yet simple phenomenon. There have been many schools of thought that have come to state that its control is not totally with man: That we cannot decide who or when to love, it just happens. And indeed, I remember that in my years in the Obafemi Awolowo University, never had I seen so many people love one lady so and interestingly, it was for no good reason. Jacob Oluwatosin had come to contest for office at a time when even the walls did not know her name. She had been a representative of the Faculty of Law at the Hallowed Chambers before then but only few cared to know, not when her competition were both former officials of the Hall Executive Council. However, it would seem that all she needed to do to change the mind of the great Ife was hold the microphone at Oduduwa Hall. Interestingly and very unusually, I was unable to attend the Debate of the elections that brought in the people’s precious stone but even I began to notice the unusual surge that came in her polls immediately after the Debate. I do not know what she did or did not say but whatever it was, it worked so well that Emerald did not have to do anything after that event; not even say a thing at the manifesto declaration. The chants of her name were everywhere and at some point, speculations started to come that this was no ordinary love and although I might not agree with whatever context the speculations might have risen from, only a fool would have disputed that that love was not extraordinary. 

 I have seen leaders fail, I have seen leaders succeed but only a few have I seen that truly stood out at the job. Many have asked what has brought about my catholic silence on the current leadership of the Obafemi Awolowo University Students’ Union and my response has remained fairly the same: There is so much noise and so little talk. Somehow, we never truly let people fail before we call them failures. Even though the temptation to jump into that conclusion is quite high but these days, everybody wants to talk and nobody want to listen. It’s why idealists would in their surreal perspectives grow so distant from reality that they become the very opposite of it. But maybe another day, I would share my thoughts on ideals and their realistic workability. For today, like many others, I just want to try to understand how a precious stone became a pebble that the very ones who used to polish now walk upon. 

A whole semester happened and we would not here anything major from the Vice President. All we would know were a stale Fresher’s week and a couple of bland articles. But even they were pardonable, after all, power did need some adapting to. But then a bottle broke and along with it a couple of hearts, not just because our gracious lady had come to level of bottle brawls and things of the sort but also for the detestable photographs of her battery that accompanied that event and then we happened; the gentlemen of the press seeking another juicy story. Amidst all of the plenty stories that surfaced, we never really could find the truth but one thing is apparent from the events that followed: In all the lambasting that happened at the Students’ Union Building that night, there was only one victim. The question then remains who the victimizer was: Herself or him? 

Ife Pharmacy Set To Host PANS National Convention

The Faculty of Pharmacy of the Obafemi Awolowo University would be receiving students and distinguished personalities from all over the country from Sunday, 22nd October to 29th October 2017.

The Convention is an annual event of the National Secretariat of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students which currently has its secretariat at the Obafemi Awolowo University and is led by Alo 'Setofunmi. This year the convention is tagged "Synergy" and preparations are already in top gear. The week would be featuring Seminars, Mentorship session, some literary events, sports contests and some other social activities to foster interaction between these different schools.

There would also be an outreach, and according to what our correspondent was able to gather, this year's convention would also be featuring a blood donation programme. In an interaction with a student of the host faculty who chose to remain anonymous, he stated; "The Convention majorly is the highlight of any PANS administrative year. I hope the Alo-led administration would pull off a worthy convention."

 

Picking Fruits Over Soft Drinks

By Ayantayo-Ojo Damilola

The stress an average student passes through during the weeks of lecture can get quite tiring. Walking far distances to different lecture threaters in the sun to receive lectures. This obviously creates fatigue in the body as a chill refreshing soft drink is the next resort of students.  The body feels refreshed as it soothens the heated body instantly. The magic of the fizz seems to soothe the body and mind instantly.

Therefore, it is easy for students to get addicted to soft drinks such that they make it a thing of complusion everyday. Some even go ahead to take as much as two to three drinks in a day. An  average student takes at least four soft drinks within seven days.

   Though refreshing, these drinks are often filled with a lot of sugar and can have serious negative effects which might not be comparable with the short refreshment attained.
The soft drinks could cause serious health  problems such as teeth and bone damage, high risk of infertility, obesity , diabetes , kidney failure, metabolism level decreases among other things.

More importantly, recent research has shown that it affects the brain function. The high amount of HCFL in soft drinks disturbs the insulin activity in the brains which maintains the sugar for energy process. Thus causes memory loss. Therefore, there is the high probability of not recollecting all what one has read and studied.

     In order to supplement for soft drinks, it is advisable to take fruits as they benefit the body greatly providing it with vitamins and minerals improving body function.

Some Fruits usually found around are:
Pineapples: Contains natural enzymes called Bromelan which breaks down protein and aid digestion, prevents blood clot and the growth of cancer cell. Also speeds up healing wounds.

Pear: Much of fibre found in pear is soluble. Can help prevent constipation. It may also help reduce cholesterol level and prevent heart disease.

Oranges: Good source of folate, important vitamine for pregnamt women. Contains phytochemical called Hesperidin which may lower blood cholesterol level
Cherry: Contains  antioxidant  which helps reduce inflammation and ease the pain of arthritis and gout

Banana: Source of vitamin B6 and pottassium and folate. With 422 milligrams of pottasium per banana,these sweet delights have more pottassium than most fruits and may help to lower blood pressure levels.

Mango: High in oxidant, protect vision and reduce risk of age related macular degenerstion ( the leading cause of blindness in adults)

  Most of these fruits can be easily purchased around the OAU campus. It is also advisable to purchase natural fruit juices which are sold around also. Personally, I recommend that students take at least two edible fruits in a day.

Check The OAU 2017/2018 Cut-Off Marks For All Faculties

The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University has released the cut-off marks for all departments in the institution,OAU Peeps News Agency can report.

See and click the cut-off marks for any faculty below;

College of Health Sciences

Faculty of Administration

Faculty Of Agriculture

Faculty Of Arts

Faculty Of Education

Faculty Of Environmental Designs and Management

Faculty Of Law

Faculty Of Pharmacy

Faculty Of Science

Faculty Of Social Sciences

Faculty Of Technology

"Aggregate Score Differs From Screening Score" - OAU Admission Officer

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Following the several reactions that have emerged  from aspirants on the procedure for calculating the screening score for candidates, OAU Peeps News Agency made it a necessity  to visit the admission office ,University Senate Building to clarify all reactions..

In a Chat with the University Admission Officer, Mrs Awofisayo , she ascertained that the first result slip printed (The POST-UTME AGGREGATE SCORE) which has UTME score considered  was used for determining cut off marks  in all  FACULTIES and DEPARTMENTS..

She added that the Post- UTME Aggregate Score is different from the Post-UTME Screening score..

""The FIRST RESULT SLIP printed was based on an AGGREGATE SCORE while the SECOND RESULT SLIP is based on the POST-UTME SCREENING SCORE only"". she stated.

The POST-UTME AGGREGATE SCORE is computed as follows:

A = UTME-SCORE(over 400) divided by 8

B = TOTAL O-LEVEL SCORE divided by 5

C = TOTAL POST-UTME SCORE

POST-UTME AGGREGATE SCORE (100%)  = (A + B + C)/100 x 100%

Also, in a chat with OAU Peeps News Agency , the Pre-degree Programme Officer, Mr. Bayo Oyekan also explained the mode of admission for the predegree students. He clarified that the Predegree students Aggregate score was calculated as follows;

UTME-50%
Pre-degree-40%
O" level -10%

He further stated that the pre-degree students will also use same cut off marks as other aspirants..

Click here to check Cut-Off Marks For All Faculties

In a bid to serve all you better and reach you more readily, OAU Peeps News Agency has decided to create interactive groups for all aspirants.

The primary aim is to disseminate targeted information to this class of persons faster.

To join the WhatsApp group, send a direct message to any of these numbers; 

Pope Jay 08063429623
Fixit  07067539342
Babafaros 08064189480

on WhatsApp using the format below

'Kindly add me to the OAU  Aspirants' group. My name is Ajanlekoko May.'

You will be added once we receive your request.

Faculty Of Arts Releases 2017/2018 Admission Cut-Off Marks

OAU Peeps News Agency has confirmed the release of the 2017/2018 admission cut-off marks for the Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University. See below:

Dramatic Arts

Merit: 58.1%

Lagos - 55.5%

Oyo - 52.2%

Ondo - 54.3%

Ogun - 54%

Osun - 55.6%

Ekiti - 52%

ELDS - 50%

Linguistics

Merit - 61.6%

Lagos - 53%

Oyo - 58.8%

Ondo - 54.4%

Ogun - 56.1%

Osun - 59.4%

Ekiti - 55.1%

ELDS - 50%

Music

Merit - 50.0%

Lagos - 50.0%

Oyo - 50.0%

Ondo - 50.0%

Ogun - 50.0%

Osun - 50.0%

Ekiti - 50.0%

ELDS - 50.0%

Philosophy

Merit - 50%

Lagos - 50%

Oyo - 50%

Ondo - 50%

Ogun - 50%

Osun - 50%

Ekiti - 50%

ELDS - 50%

Religious Studies

Merit - 50%

Lagos - 50%

Oyo - 50%

Ondo - 50%

Ogun - 50%

Osun - 50%

Ekiti - 50%

ELDS - 50%

Yoruba

Merit - 50%

Lagos - 50%

Oyo - 50%

Ondo - 50%

Ogun - 50%

Osun - 50%

Ekiti - 50%

ELDS - 50%

English Language

Merit - 64.3%

Lagos - 52.1%

Oyo - 62.9%

Ondo - 58.1%

Ogun - 60.1%

Osun - 62.8%

Ekiti - 60.1%

ELDS - 52%

French

Merit - 50%

Lagos - 50%

Oyo - 50%

Ondo - 50%

Ogun - 50%

Osun - 50%

Ekiti - 50%

ELDS - 50%

German

Merit - 50%

Lagos - 50%

Oyo - 50%

Ondo - 50%

Ogun - 50%

Osun - 50%

Ekiti - 50%

ELDS - 50%

History

Merit - 50%

Lagos - 50%

Oyo - 50%

Ondo - 50%

Ogun - 50%

Osun - 50%

Ekiti - 50%

ELDS - 50%

Literature-In-English

Merit - 50%

Lagos - 50%

Oyo - 50%

Ondo - 50%

Ogun - 50%

Osun - 50%

Ekiti - 50%

ELDS - 50%

Portuguese

Merit - 50%

Lagos - 50%

Oyo - 50%

Ondo - 50%

Ogun - 50%

Osun - 50%

Ekiti - 50%

ELDS - 50%

Click here to check OAU 2017/2018 Admission Cut-off marks for other faculties