FULL LIST: FG lists eight accredited universities in Togo, Benin

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

The Federal Government has said that only eight universities have been accredited to award degrees to Nigerians in Togo and Benin Republic.

The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, made this known on Sunday night while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme.

Speaking during the programme, the minister said the federal government only recognised three institutions in Togo and five in Benin Republic while identifying others as illegal institutions.

The minister also insisted that there is no going back on the decision of the federal government to cancel about 22,700 certificates awarded to Nigerians by some “fake” universities in neighbouring Togo and Benin Republic.

Mamman maintained that the decision to invalidate the certificates was not harsh as Nigerians who obtained degree certificates from such “illegal” tertiary institutions dent the country’s image.

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He said, “Most of those parading the fake certificates didn’t even leave the shores of Nigeria but got their certificates through racketeering in collaboration with government officials at home and abroad.

“The “fake universities” capitalised on the “gullibility” of Nigerians patronising such fake schools.

“The federal government, through the offices of the Head of Civil Service and the Secretary of the Federation, would fish out those in the government’s employment with such fake certificates. I also urge the private sector to follow suit.”

Here is a list of the public universities to offer degree programs in Togo for students from Nigeria.

1. Universite De Lome

2. Universite De Kara

3. Catholic University of West Africa

Here is a list of five accredited universities authorized to provide degree programs in Benin Republic of Benin for students from Nigeria.

1. Universite D’abomey-Calavi

2. Universite De Parakou

3. Universite Nationale Des Sciences, Technologis Ingenierie Et Mathematiques

4. Universite Nationale D’ Agriculture

5. Universite Africaine De Développement Cooperatif

TIPS for corps members: NYSC releases call up letters for Batch B Stream II

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the release of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 call-up letters for prospective corps members.

This was announced in a series of posts on the NYSC’s official X handle on Monday, August 26.

The post stated that orientation camp for the stream will start on August 28, 2024, the swearing-in ceremony will be on August 30, 2024 while the closing ceremony will be on September 17, 2024.

The posts read: “Some prospective corps members posted to Lagos will have orientation in Ogun and Osun.

“While some of those posted to Zamfara will be in Kebbi and Sokoto etc.

“PCMs are advised not to travel at night to the Orientation Camp.

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“Prospective corps members are advised to print and sign the addendum, which will be submitted during registration at the orientation camp.”

Here are tips for corps members going for the orientation camp.

1. Do not travel to the Orientation Camps at night. Break your journey when necessary.

2. Report on your scheduled reporting date.

3. Apply for spelling errors and name rearrangements on your dashboard.

4. After documentation in the Camp, you cannot change your Date of Birth, Date of Graduation, Course of Study and Passport Photograph.

5. Do not report to the Camp if there are any discrepancies in your course of study or with the Date of Graduation on your Statement of Result and your Call-up Letter. Contact your Institution to sort it out.

24 things to know about late Emir of Ningi

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

The Emir of Ningi, in Bauchi State, Dr. Yunusa Muhammadu Dan Yaya has joined his ancestors.

He was 88.

Dr. Yunusa reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday, August 25, at Expert Alliance Hospital in Kano.

His death came just two days after returning from a medical trip to Mecca on Thursday, August 22.

He will be buried later on Sunday evening at 4pm after a funeral prayer to be held at the Emir’s Palace in Ningi.

Here are 24 things to know about late Emir of Ningi

1. Dr Yunusa was born in Ningi in 1936,

2. He was 88.

3. Alhaji Yunusa was crowned Emir of Ningi in 1978 and was elevated to first-class status in 1998.

4. He reigned for 46 years.

5. He had his education at Ningi Elementary School between 1941 and 1946, and completed his studies in 1951 at Bauchi Middle School.

6. He later enrolled at the School of Hygiene, Kano, in 1951.

7. He had his undergraduate studies at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, where he completed a one-year course in Public Administration between 1956 and 1957.

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8. He also attended a course at the British Council, Kano, between 1959 and 1960.

9. He later earned a diploma in public administration from ABU Zaria between 1960 and 1962.

10. He had a distinguished career in the Native Authority (NA) Administration, starting as a dispenser at Nasaru Dispensary, Ningi, from 1953 to 1958.

11. Dr Yunusa served in various capacities, including as a member of the Ningi Emirate Council (1956-1960), Councilor of the Medical and Health Department (1958-1959).

12. He was a District Head and Chiroman Ningi in 1959.

13. He joined the Nigerian Tobacco Company, Zaria, in 1963 as a welfare officer and went on to work at the Northern Nigeria Marketing Board, where he held several managerial positions.

14. He was a distinguished and highly respected first-class traditional ruler of Ningi in Bauchi State in the North East Geographical Zone.

15. He was adored by his subjects for his sense of justice, fairness, and equity.

16. During his tenure, Ningi witnessed the rapid transformation from a rural community into a fast-developing and modern town.

17. He was appointed Sub-Area Manager in charge of Gombe, Biu, and Kumo in 1970.

18. He later became the Acting Area Manager in charge of the North Eastern States Marketing Board in 1976.

19. He played significant roles in various organizations, including Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JIN) and the National Council of States, representing Bauchi State Council of Chiefs from 1979 to 1983.

20. He also served as Acting Chairman, Board of Directors of Inland Bank Nigeria Plc, and Director of the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority.

21. His contributions to national development earned him numerous awards and honors, including the National Honours Award as “Officer of the Order of Niger (OON)” and various merit awards from different organizations.

22. Alhaji Yunusa traveled extensively to countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Namibia, and other West African nations.

23. His hobbies included horse riding, farming, and traveling.

24. He was happily married and blessed with twenty-four children.

EPL: Trossard, Partey score as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Villa Park

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

Aston Villa lost 2-0 to Arsenal at Villa Park on Saturday

Second-half goals by Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey earned Arsenal a 2-0 win as Mikel Arteta’s side continued their perfect start to the Premier League season.

The visitors who gained the lead through substitute Trossard in the 67th minute remained resolute.

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However, Ghanaian’s Partey sealed the victory in the 77th minute.

While Arsenal’s traveling supporters celebrated two victories from two games to keep their team on track for another serious title campaign, Villa supporters regretted their wasted opportunities and made their way out of the stadium.

EPL: Haaland scores hat trick as Man City beat Ipswich 4-1

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

Manchester City on Saturday won Championship elevated team, Ipswich Town 4-1 at Etihad Stadium.

Belgium’s striker Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Man City proved to Ipswich how tough life in the Premier League can be.

After missing out on promotion for 22 years, the Tractor Boys are back in the top division, and they are off to a great start against the reigning champions thanks to a goal from Sammie Szmodics on his full debut, which he scored just seven minutes into the first half by putting the ball between Ederson’s legs.

However, their joy was cut short after Man City hit back with three goals within four minutes.

First Haaland equalized with a skillfully executed penalty, awarded after a review by the video assistant referee after Sam Allison had initially deemed Savinho had dived.

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After that, Kevin de Bruyne took advantage of Ipswich goalkeeper Arijanet Muric’s lapse in concentration to score, and just 16 minutes later, Haaland made it 3-1 by going around Muric and finishing with a shot.

Leif Davis appeared to be hauled down by Brazil winger Savinho inside the area, and Ipswich had a strong claim for a penalty turned down, although Man City might have been much farther up after hitting the post twice.

Arguably the loudest cheer of the match occurred in the second half when Ilkay Gundogan, who completed his one-year transfer from Barcelona back to City on Friday, entered the game to celebrate his return to the team.

In the dying minutes, Haaland completed his hat-trick with a low drive from distance, just as it appeared that Ipswich had kept Man City to just three goals.

With the win, Man City has won both of its first Premier League games, whereas Ipswich, who lost to Liverpool in their first match, is still awaiting their first point following an incredibly tough start.

EPL: Alex Iwobi scores as Fulham beat Leicester 2-1

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

Fulham on Saturday, August 24 won their first Premier League home game of the season 2-1 against Leicester at Craven Cottage.

Nigerian winger, Alex Iwobi’s 70th-minute winner gave Fulham victory over the visitors.

Wout Faes had scored an equaliser for the Foxes before the end of the first half.

However, Iwobi fired through the legs of goalkeeper Mads Hermansen to restore Fulham’s lead.

Emile Smith Rowe, a club record signing, opened the score in the eighteenth minute of play for the dominant Cottagers.

Faes’ equalizer came in twenty minutes later, but the goal was disallowed by referee Darren Bond because he thought Jamie Vardy had interfered with Bernd Leno in an offside position.

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However, Bond who was prompted by the VAR, overruled the decision after viewing footage showing the Fulham goalkeeper moving Vardy out of the way.

After Iwobi’s goal, Leicester found it difficult to maintain possession and lacked a decisive edge as they attempted to rally for a late equalizer.

However, Wilfred Ndidi almost scored in the last seconds of injury time, when he slammed his shot straight at Leno.

For Marco Silva’s team, it is their first victory of the year after they lost 1-0 to a late goal in their season opener against Manchester United.

EPL: Brighton beat Man Utd 2-1 at Amex Stadium

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

Brighton & Hove Albion have won Man Utd 2-1 in the Premier League opening match on Saturday, at the American Express Community Stadium.

Home side forward João Pedro nets Manchester United with a stoppage time winner.

Former Red Devils striker Danny Welbeck opened the scoring earlier at the Amex Stadium, as the Seagulls continued their early season form.

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Welbeck capped a lovely move in the first half, involving Kaoru Mitoma, when he escaped Harry Maguire to poke home into the empty net from close range.

Welbeck then struck the woodwork with a header from close range, before United hit back through Diallo’s strike, which was deflected past Jason Steele.

However, Amad Diallo’s goal for Red Devils in the 70th minute, levelled the game.

Joshua Zirkzee’s goal woud have kept Manchester United ahead, but for the VAR that cancelled the goal.

The Seagulls, however, seized all three points in the 95th minute through Pedro to keep Fabian Hurzeler’s side top of the league.

We’re not selling employment slots, NNPCL warns applicants

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) has refuted claims that it is selling employment slots to Nigerians.

Newsaccessng had reported that NNPCL announced openings in a range of job vacancies for fresh graduates and seasoned professionals to apply on Friday, July 26.

According to the national oil company, there were reports that it is selling employment slots to Nigerians.

However, in a statement on Saturday, August 17, in Abuja signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the oil firm described such rumours as antics of fraudsters who want to take advantage of unsuspecting applicants.

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The oil company called on Nigerians to disregard such rumours and warned against paying money to anyone for any job in the company.

The statement read, “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has called on members of the public, especially jobseekers, to discountenance rumours of employment slots for sale.

“The company states that there is no iota of truth in the insinuations that it has employment slots on offer to anyone who wishes to buy, describing such as antics of fraudsters who want to take advantage of unsuspecting applicants.

“It cautions that as a responsible corporate entity, recruitment into the company is a straightforward process and does not involve the sale of slots or inducement of any kind.

“It warns that anyone who pays money to anyone for any job in the company does so at his or her own risk.”

How to check WAEC result 2024

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2024.

The examination body disclosed this in a post on X on Monday.

The message read, “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for school candidates, 2024 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 12, 2024.”

Here are steps to check the 2024 WAEC result

How to Check WAEC results with SMS

1. Using your mobile device, Type WAECExamNoPIN*ExamYear

2. Send to 32327

3. You will receive a message instantly containing your WAEC statement of result.

Please note, only MTN, Glo & Airtel Subscribers can actually check their WAEC Result using this SMS method.

Note: If you did not receive your WAEC result via SMS, kindly repeat this step again.

SMS Charges will be applied when checking your WASSCE result using text message.

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You will need to have purchased the WAECDirect Scratch card in order to check your result via text message. The scratch card pin is what is needed in the PIN section of the SMS you will send to 32327.

How to Check via the Website

To check your WAEC Result, visit www.waecdirect.org and login. Please note: you may need a WAEC scratch card to check. Follow the procedures below to check your WAEC result 2024.

1. Login WAEC Result Checker Website www.waecdirect.org.

2. Enter your Examination Number

3. Select Examination Type e.g May/June

4. Select Exams Year e.g 2024

5. Click on Check Result.

How to Check Via Serial Number

1. Firstly, ensure your mobile phone is internet enabled.

2. Then you visit www.waecdirect.or

3. Enter your 10-digit Examination number,

4. Enter Serial Number

5. Enter Examination year and

6. Click on Check my WAEC Result.

Check Eligibility: UK opens application for Chevening Scholarships

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Newsaccessadmin

The application period for Chevening Scholarships in the UK for the 2025 academic session will commence from August 6 and run through November 5, 2024.

It was made public on Tuesday in a statement from the British High Commission in Abuja, stating that potential scholars can apply online at chevening.org/application.

The announcement of applications comes after the selection of thirty-two Nigerian scholars for the current academic year.

The statement reads in part, “From August 6 to November 5, 2024, applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are now being accepted.”

Emma Hennessey, the head of Scholarships at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office stated that Chevening Scholarship, Fellows, and Alumni use the skills and knowledge they gain while studying in the UK to drive change, promoting better lived and safer places for people around the world to live, work, and thrive.

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Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants who have a good intellectual foundation, a strong capacity for leadership, and a strong desire to change the world.

Before you access the application form for Chevening, you must pass an eligibility checker. The eligibility checker will verify if you meet the requirements listed on the page.

Here are requirements to be eligible for Chevening Scholarship:

1. You must be a citizen of countries or territories eligible to apply for Chevenings

2. You must commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after rounding up your master’s degree.

3. You must have at least two years of work experience which amounts to (2,800 hours).

4. You must hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a master’s programme in the UK.

5. You must apply to three different UK eligible university courses.

6. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application page.

See below for applicants who not eligible for a Chevening Scholarship:

1. If you hold a British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).

2. If you hold a refugee status in a country not eligible for the scholarship.

3. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you are eligible for a Chevening.

4. If you are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities.

5. If you are an employees, former employees, or relatives* of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.

6. You are also not eligible If you have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.

Please be aware that you are still eligible to apply for a second master’s degree in the UK despite already holding a master’s degree before, if you can clearly explain how it would further your professional objectives and enable you to effect good change in your