PTDF Scholarship Scheme 2012 / 2013 for MSc, PhD and Undergraduate Programs

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 dedicated for the purpose of development, promotion and implementation of petroleum technology and manpower development through research and training of Nigerians as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the fields of engineering, geology, geosciences, management, economics and relevant fields in the petroleum and solid minerals industry in Nigeria or abroad.

Our mission is to train Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of engineering, geology, science and management in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria or abroad. We have a vision to serve not only as a vessel for the development of indigenous manpower and technology transfer/acquisition in the petroleum industry but also to make Nigeria a human resource centre for the West African sub-region. Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the MSc and PhD as well as Undergraduate Scholarships, under the 2012/2013 PTDF Scholarship Scheme. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom, France and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2012/2013 session. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.

Application Forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated major branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the States and FCT, upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.

PTDF however wishes to inform applicants that the Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines. With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, emphasis has shifted to training Nigerians in-country. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.

LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES:

• African University of Science and Technology – Petroleum Engineering
• Institute of Petroleum Studies, Port Harcourt
• University of Port Harcourt- Gas Eng
• University of Ibadan- Petroleum Eng
• University of Nigeria Nsukka- Geology
• University of Benin- Chemical Engineering
• University of Jos- Mining & Geology
• University of Maiduguri – Geology
• Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng
• Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry
• University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng
• Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng

This year, a new programme called “THE SPLIT PHD PROGRAMME” is being introduced for sponsorship in the 2012/13 Academic Year. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test, in the case of Undergraduate and Master’s, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD (full or split) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded PTDF Scholarships.

PLEASE NOTE: THAT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS MUST BE IN THEIR 2ND YEAR IN ANY OF THE LISTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, WHILE THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PHD APPLICANTS.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A.) UNDER GRADUATE (Nigeria Only)

• Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
• Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.
• Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.
• Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
• Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:
• - Minimum of Upper Credit at the Diploma level
• - Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
• - Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).

B.) MSc (Nigeria and Overseas)

• A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
• National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
• Applicants must be computer literate
• Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language in WAEC/SSCE (C6) or NECO (C4);
• Applicants must not be above 30 years of age
• Applicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply
• - Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)
• - G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)
• - GMAT – for Management related courses
• - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

C.) PhD Program

• Applicants must be in the academics teaching oil and gas related discipline;
• Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 on first degree and a good second degree certificate;
• Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
• Applicants must include valid admission letter;
• Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;
• Applicants must include their masters degree project

DOCUMENTS TO SCAN AND ATTACH TO THE APPLICATION FORM

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:

• First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
• NYSC discharge certificate
• WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF view the results on the relevant website; and
• Recent Passport Photograph
• Local Government Identification Letter
• Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
• Admission Letter (Undergraduate and PhD Applicants only)

LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP

A.) MSc Program

Scholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are advised, to apply for admission into Universities in the UK and France that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship.

1. Asset Management (Engineering Asset Management)
2. Basin Evolution and Dynamics
3. Diving and Underwater Technology
4. Energy Systems Engineering
5. Environmental Engineering
6. Environmental Remote Sensing
7. Fire & Explosion Engineering
8. Health Safety and Environment
9. Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics
10. Maritime Operations
11. Occupational Health and Safety
12. Offshore and Ocean Technology
13. Offshore Engineering
14. Pipeline Engineering
15. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
16. Refinery Design and Operations
17. Subsea Engineering
18. Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
19. Welding Engineering
20. Design of Rotating Machines
21. Control Systems
22. Hydraulic Engineering (France)
23. Fluid Mechanics and Energetics (France)

B.) PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS

The PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:

1. Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
2. Marginal Fields Development.
3. Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
4. Geology and Petroleum Geology.
5. Civil and Marine Engineering.
6. Renewable Energy.
7. Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
8. Refining Technology.
9. Ship Building & Marine Technology.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

• Recipients of a similar scholarship need not apply
• Applicants who already possess a master’s degree should not apply for msc programme, but are qualified to apply for the phd.
• Candidates applying for undergraduate sponsorship may seek more information (if required) from the ptdf lss coordinators in the nigerian universities listed above
• Closing date for applications is 31st October 2011.

Click here for more information

The federal University ,Oye -Ekiti - CHANGE OF DATE FOR 2011/2012 POST UTME SCREENING EXERCISE

CHANGE OF DATE FOR 2011/2012 POST UTME SCREENING EXERCISE

OCTOBER Thursday 20th, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd, 2011

This is to inform the general public, especially prospective candidates for the Federal University Oye-Ekiti 2011/2012 Post-UTME Screenings that the exercise earlier scheduled for Saturday, 15th October, 2011 has been re-scheduled to hold from Thursday, 20th to Saturday, 22nd October, 2011

VENUE

Ekiti State University (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti), Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

SCHEDULING OF EXAMINATION

S/NO.	DATE	FACULTY	SCREENING TIME	EXAMINATION TIME
1.	Day 1: Thursday, 20th October, 2011	AGRICULTURE HUMANITIES	8 AM - 10 AM 12 NOON - 2 PM	10 AM - 12 NOON 2 PM - 4 PM
2.	Day 2: Thursday, 21th October, 2011	ENGINEERING SCIENCE	8 AM - 10 AM 12 NOON - 2 PM	10 AM - 12 NOON 2 PM - 4 PM
3.	Day 3: Thursday, 22th October, 2011	SOCIAL SCIENCES	8 AM - 10 AM	10 AM - 12 NOON

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE INTO SCREENING VENUE

i) Receipt issued to candidate at the point of payment in the bank
ii) UTME result slip
iii) Photocopies of SSCE, GCE, NECO or NABTEB results
iv) Downloaded Application Form
v) Writing materials – HB Pencils and Erasers

CAUTION

The following items are not allowed into the screening halls

1. Mathematical Tables
2. Calculators
3. Biros and Pens
4. Cell Phones

Candidates who arrived at the venue of screening after thecommencement of the test will not be allowed to take the test. Candidates who make false declaration of UTME scores and Ordinary Level Grades (SSCE, GCE, NECO or NABTEB as well as State of Origin shall not be considered for admission.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Candidates will receive notification through sms via cell phones and or by e-mail indicating the dates and time of their examinations.

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE_EKITI,EKITI STATE

The federal University ,Oye -Ekiti is one of the new nine Universities recently established by the Federal Government of Nigeria.The University will commence academic activities at its two campuses situated in Oye-Ekiti (For courses in Humanities and Social sciences,and Ikole -Ekiti (for courses in Agricultural Technology and Engineering)with effect from 2011/2012

.In line with the guidelines for admissions into undergraduate degree programmes, the University has re-scheduled its 2011/2012 post-UTME screening tests to 20 -22 October, 2011

In line with the guidelines for admissions into undergraduate degree programmes, the University has re-scheduled its 2011/2012 post-UTME screening tests to 20 -22 October, 2011

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

ELIGIBILITY

1. Candidates who obtained the UTME cut-off scores of 180 and above who chose Federal University Oye-Ekiti as their 1st or 2nd choice
2. Candidates who did not chose the Federal University Oye-Ekiti as 1st or 2nd choice but obtained a minimum score of 200 in UTME can also apply

Applications that do not strictly adhere to instructions above will be disqualified.

Only enquiries not clarified by the above instructions should be addressed to

resistrar@fuoye.edu.ng

or contact

Obadiah 08037770476

Obabire 08037728274

signed

Daniel Abisodun Adeyemo

Ag. Registrar

PTDF Scholarship Scheme 2012 / 2013 for MSc, PhD and Undergraduate Programs

ThePetroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 dedicated for the purpose of development, promotion and implementation of petroleum technology and manpower development through research and training of Nigerians as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the fields of engineering, geology, geosciences, management, economics and relevant fields in the petroleum and solid minerals industry in Nigeria or abroad.

Our mission is to train Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of engineering, geology, science and management in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria or abroad. We have a vision to serve not only as a vessel for the development of indigenous manpower and technology transfer/acquisition in the petroleum industry but also to make Nigeria a human resource centre for the West African sub-region.

PTDF Undergratduate / Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2012 / 2013

To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the MSc and PhD as well as Undergraduate Scholarships, under the 2012/2013 PTDF Scholarship Scheme. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom, France and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2012/2013 session. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.

Application Forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated major branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the States and FCT, upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.

PTDF however wishes to inform applicants that the Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines. With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, emphasis has shifted to training Nigerians in-country. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.

LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES:

• African University of Science and Technology – Petroleum Engineering
• Institute of Petroleum Studies, Port Harcourt
• University of Port Harcourt- Gas Eng
• University of Ibadan- Petroleum Eng
• University of Nigeria Nsukka- Geology
• University of Benin- Chemical Engineering
• University of Jos- Mining & Geology
• University of Maiduguri – Geology
• Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng
• Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry
• University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng
• Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng

This year, a new programme called “THE SPLIT PHD PROGRAMME” is being introduced for sponsorship in the 2012/13 Academic Year.

Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test, in the case of Undergraduate and Master’s, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD (full or split) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded PTDF Scholarships.

PLEASE NOTE: THAT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS MUST BE IN THEIR 2ND YEAR IN ANY OF THE LISTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, WHILE THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PHD APPLICANTS.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A.) UNDER GRADUATE (Nigeria Only)

• Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
• Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.
• Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.
• Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
• Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:
• - Minimum of Upper Credit at the Diploma level
• - Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
• - Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).

B.) MSc (Nigeria and Overseas)

• A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
• National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
• Applicants must be computer literate
• Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language in WAEC/SSCE (C6) or NECO (C4);
• Applicants must not be above 30 years of age
• Applicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply
• - Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)
• - G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)
• - GMAT – for Management related courses
• - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

C.) PhD Program

• Applicants must be in the academics teaching oil and gas related discipline;
• Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 on first degree and a good second degree certificate;
• Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
• Applicants must include valid admission letter;
• Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;
• Applicants must include their masters degree project

DOCUMENTS TO SCAN AND ATTACH TO THE APPLICATION FORM

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:

• First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
• NYSC discharge certificate
• WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF view the results on the relevant website; and
• Recent Passport Photograph
• Local Government Identification Letter
• Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
• Admission Letter (Undergraduate and PhD Applicants only)

LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP

A.) MSc Program

Scholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are advised, to apply for admission into Universities in the UK and France that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship.

1. Asset Management (Engineering Asset Management)
2. Basin Evolution and Dynamics
3. Diving and Underwater Technology
4. Energy Systems Engineering
5. Environmental Engineering
6. Environmental Remote Sensing
7. Fire & Explosion Engineering
8. Health Safety and Environment
9. Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics
10. Maritime Operations
11. Occupational Health and Safety
12. Offshore and Ocean Technology
13. Offshore Engineering
14. Pipeline Engineering
15. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
16. Refinery Design and Operations
17. Subsea Engineering
18. Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
19. Welding Engineering
20. Design of Rotating Machines
21. Control Systems
22. Hydraulic Engineering (France)
23. Fluid Mechanics and Energetics (France)

B.) PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS

The PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:

1. Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
2. Marginal Fields Development.
3. Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
4. Geology and Petroleum Geology.
5. Civil and Marine Engineering.
6. Renewable Energy.
7. Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
8. Refining Technology.
9. Ship Building & Marine Technology.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

• Recipients of a similar scholarship need not apply
• Applicants who already possess a master’s degree should not apply for msc programme, but are qualified to apply for the phd.
• Candidates applying for undergraduate sponsorship may seek more information (if required) from the ptdf lss coordinators in the nigerian universities listed above
• Closing date for applications is 31st October 2011.

Click here for more information

PTDF Scholarship Scheme

PTDF Scholarship Scheme 2012 / 2013 for MSc, PhD and Undergraduate Programs

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 dedicated for the purpose of development, promotion and implementation of petroleum technology and manpower development through research and training of Nigerians as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the fields of engineering, geology, geosciences, management, economics and relevant fields in the petroleum and solid minerals industry in Nigeria or abroad.

Our mission is to train Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of engineering, geology, science and management in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria or abroad. We have a vision to serve not only as a vessel for the development of indigenous manpower and technology transfer/acquisition in the petroleum industry but also to make Nigeria a human resource centre for the West African sub-region.

PTDF Undergratduate / Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2012 / 2013

To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the MSc and PhD as well as Undergraduate Scholarships, under the 2012/2013 PTDF Scholarship Scheme. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom, France and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2012/2013 session. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.

Application Forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated major branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the States and FCT, upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.

PTDF however wishes to inform applicants that the Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines. With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, emphasis has shifted to training Nigerians in-country. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.

LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES:

• African University of Science and Technology – Petroleum Engineering
• Institute of Petroleum Studies, Port Harcourt
• University of Port Harcourt- Gas Eng
• University of Ibadan- Petroleum Eng
• University of Nigeria Nsukka- Geology
• University of Benin- Chemical Engineering
• University of Jos- Mining & Geology
• University of Maiduguri – Geology
• Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng
• Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry
• University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng
• Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng

This year, a new programme called “THE SPLIT PHD PROGRAMME” is being introduced for sponsorship in the 2012/13 Academic Year.

Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test, in the case of Undergraduate and Master’s, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD (full or split) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded PTDF Scholarships.

PLEASE NOTE: THAT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS MUST BE IN THEIR 2ND YEAR IN ANY OF THE LISTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, WHILE THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PHD APPLICANTS.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A.) UNDER GRADUATE (Nigeria Only)

• Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
• Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.
• Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.
• Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
• Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:
• - Minimum of Upper Credit at the Diploma level
• - Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
• - Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).

B.) MSc (Nigeria and Overseas)

• A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
• National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
• Applicants must be computer literate
• Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language in WAEC/SSCE (C6) or NECO (C4);
• Applicants must not be above 30 years of age
• Applicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply
• - Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)
• - G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)
• - GMAT – for Management related courses
• - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

C.) PhD Program

• Applicants must be in the academics teaching oil and gas related discipline;
• Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 on first degree and a good second degree certificate;
• Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
• Applicants must include valid admission letter;
• Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;
• Applicants must include their masters degree project

DOCUMENTS TO SCAN AND ATTACH TO THE APPLICATION FORM

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:

• First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
• NYSC discharge certificate
• WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF view the results on the relevant website; and
• Recent Passport Photograph
• Local Government Identification Letter
• Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
• Admission Letter (Undergraduate and PhD Applicants only)

LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP

A.) MSc Program

Scholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are advised, to apply for admission into Universities in the UK and France that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship.

1. Asset Management (Engineering Asset Management)
2. Basin Evolution and Dynamics
3. Diving and Underwater Technology
4. Energy Systems Engineering
5. Environmental Engineering
6. Environmental Remote Sensing
7. Fire & Explosion Engineering
8. Health Safety and Environment
9. Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics
10. Maritime Operations
11. Occupational Health and Safety
12. Offshore and Ocean Technology
13. Offshore Engineering
14. Pipeline Engineering
15. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
16. Refinery Design and Operations
17. Subsea Engineering
18. Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
19. Welding Engineering
20. Design of Rotating Machines
21. Control Systems
22. Hydraulic Engineering (France)
23. Fluid Mechanics and Energetics (France)

B.) PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS

The PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:

1. Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
2. Marginal Fields Development.
3. Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
4. Geology and Petroleum Geology.
5. Civil and Marine Engineering.
6. Renewable Energy.
7. Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
8. Refining Technology.
9. Ship Building & Marine Technology.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

• Recipients of a similar scholarship need not apply
• Applicants who already possess a master’s degree should not apply for msc programme, but are qualified to apply for the phd.
• Candidates applying for undergraduate sponsorship may seek more information (if required) from the ptdf lss coordinators in the nigerian universities listed above
• Closing date for applications is 31st October 2011
• Click here for more information

University Of Benin (UNIBEN) 2011/2012 Post UTME Results And Admission List Out

( UNIBEN )_University Of Benin 2011/2012 Post UTME Results And Admission List Out
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released its 2011/2012 Post UTME results and its Admission list.
The UNIBEN Post UME Result and Admission list are available on the UNIBEN website: ecampus.uniben.edu.ng
Procedure to check UNIBEN 2011/2012 Post UTME Results & Admission List

1. Go to the UNIBEN e campus website: ecampus. www.uniben.edu.ng
2. Click on Admission List .
3. Enter your Registration Number and check your Post UTME result and admission status

UNIPORT Calling All Students Who Scored 180 And Above In JAMB

Suitably qualified UTME candidates can now apply for admission in UNIPORT into full-time five years Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Science Laboratory Technology with specialization in any of the following options:

i. Biochemistry & Chemistry Technology
ii. Biomedical Technology
iii. Geology and Mining Technology
iv. Industrial Chemistry & Petrochemical Technology
v. Microbiology Technology
vi. Physics/with Electronics Technology
vii. Physics with Production Technology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess the following qualifications
i. Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology in not more than two sittings in GCE, SSCE, NECO, WASC, OR NABTEB.

ii UTME: All candidates who wish to apply for admission must have written the 2011 UTME with a minimum score of 180.

iii. UTME SUBJECTS:
(a) Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology and Microbiology Technology options: English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

(b) Geology/Mining Technology, Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemical Technology, Physics with Electronics Technology and Physics with Production Technology options: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.

SCREENING EXERCISE
The date of post UME Screening Exercise of candidates who have applied for admission into the various programme options of the School will be communicated in due course.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
* Logon to the Uniport Website: www.uniport.edu.ng
* Click on Post-UTME or Post-UTME Registration to access the Post UTME Screening Registration Portal.
* Click on Print Payment Slip, Enter JAMB Registration Number and Select University Choice: Science Laboratory Technology.
* Fill in your UTME and contact details correctly (It doesn’t matter if you chose Uniport or not).
* Print Payment Slip and proceed to make payment in any of the banks listed on the payment slip.
* Return to the website to Register Online (Step 3) using the Confirmation Order Number on the eTranzact receipt.

DATE OF SCREENING EXERCISE
The computer-based screening test will hold on Monday, 10th October, 2011 at the Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC), University Park by 7.00am.

Important Notes:
• Candidates’ names on their O’level certificates and JAMB results must be same with what is filled on the Post UTME form.

• Mobile phones, walkman, ipod, ipad and similar gadgets are not allowed into the screening venue.

• Candidates must apply within the Registration period as the link for the Application Form will be disabled at mid-night on Wednesday, 5th October, 2011.

• Candidates must report to Screening Venues by 7.00am.

• Parents and guardians as well as uninvited security agents will not be allowed into the Campus on the days of the screening exercise.

• For technical support during the registration, send an email to putme2011@uniport.edu.ngThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For enquiries, call any of the following numbers: 0812450544, 08102450557, 08102450455, 08152665020, 08152665021, 07084152649, 08093402493, 08092092606, 08092092607, 08092092608.
FINAL DATE FOR PROCESSING OF PHOTOCARD IS MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, 5TH OCTOBER, 2011

Google to take businesses online (Google getting Nigerian Businesses online GNBO).

Google to take businesses online (Google getting Nigerian Businesses online GNBO).

Global information Technology giant , Google in conjunction with Ecobank and telecommunication giant MTN have engineered an initiative called “Getting Nigerian Businesses Online.”

This is to increase the number of Nigerian businesses online. Mrs Juliet Ehimuan, the Google country manager said on Friday that the initiative was targeted at helping small and medium scale Enterprises create their first website for them to tap from the opportunities offered by a web presence on the internet.

According to her, the initiative will transform the Nigeria SME landscape and contribute to the country’s economic growth by making it quick, easy and free for businesses to register an online presence, at a time when more and more Nigerians are accessing the internet.

She said , “Google believes that the power of the internet will help small businesses in Nigeria to succeed .The number of internet users in Nigeria has increased fourfold since year 2008, and now stands at over 43 million. Having a website means that customers can find local businesses and local information easily and quickly. This year we plan to help thousands of Nigerian SMEs get online, together with our partners”

Mrs Omobola Johnson, the minister of Communication Technology corroborated what the Google boss said “in line with its objectives to build a viable digital economy and sustainable information society in Nigeria ,the ministry of communication Technology supports projects and initiatives that increases the online presence of businesses in Nigeria. Which includes Google’s Getting Nigerian Businesses Online Initiative and its goal of facilitating the online registration of thousands of small and medium scale businesses.”

The GNBO initiative which is aimed at taking thousands of Nigerian businesses online over the next year, giving them web presence and enables businesses to develop a free, easy- to -build, professional website for desktop and mobile computers.

It also offers free sub domain names, free hosting for the life of the website, a free local business listing on Google places with the purchase of a custom domain name as well as 10 free email accounts to match the domain name among others.

The Executive Director, Domestic Bank, Ecobank Nigeria PLC Mr Kingsley Aigbokhaevbo said “ Nigeria’s economy is expanding at a fast pace and the growth of small and medium businesses plays an important part of this.”

Total Nigeria Host Communities Undergraduate Scholarship Award 2011-2012

Total Nigeria Limited - Over the years, Total (E&P) Nigeria Limited has demonstrated high level of commitment towards the educational development of the Nigerian Students. This commitment has been demonstrated in several ways, one of which is the annual award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary and Tertiary institutions as well as those in postgraduate studies. The programme is aimed at promoting academic excellence and qualitative manpower development in our host communities and the nation.Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Total E & P Nigeria Limited, operator of the NNPC/TEPNG Joint Venture and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited, operator of the OML 130 Asset, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2011/2012 community Education Assistance Awards for post secondary students from our OML 58 host communities, Andoni, Mgbuesilaru, Rebisi, Rumuogba Rivers State and Akwa Ibom State in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Who Is Qualified To Apply
The NNPC/TEPNG Community Education Assistance Award is open to all duly admitted and full time Nigerian students (year 1 & 2) from Rivers and Akwa-Ibom States (as above) in tertiary institutions in Nigeria and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships. In addition to the above conditions, stated in the application form, candidates must show:

In addition to the above condition, applicants must show:

• Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate,
• Proof of UME scores and Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Admission to the course of study

List of Qualifying Courses

• Accounting
• Agricultural Sciences
• Business Administration
• Banking & Finance
• Engineering
• Computer Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Pure and Applied Sciences
• Land & Quantity Surveying
• Law
• Medical Sciences

Application Deadline
16th October, 2011

Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the link below:http://scholarships.totalsdd.com when the page opens, look at the right top menu and click Apply and click on: 2011/2012 HOST COMMUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.

Selection tests will hold on Saturday, 26th November, 2011 at designated centres nationwide.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted for the selection test.

Total Nigeria National Undergraduate Scholarship Award for 2011-2012 Academic Session

Total Nigeria Limited - Over the years, Total (E&P) Nigeria Limited has demonstrated high level of commitment towards the educational development of the Nigerian Students. This commitment has been demonstrated in several ways, one of which is the annual award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary and Tertiary institutions as well as those in postgraduate studies. The programme is aimed at promoting academic excellence and qualitative manpower development in our host communities and the nation.Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Total E & P Nigeria Limited, operator of the NNPC/TEPNG Joint Venture and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited, operator of the OML 130 Asset, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2011/2012 National Merit Scholarship Awards for undergraduate students currently in their 1st and 2nd year of studies in recognized Nigerian Universities.

Who Is Qualified To Apply
The NNPC/TEPNG Merit Scholarship Award is open to all matriculated Nigerian full-time degree students in their first/second year of studies in Nigeria Universities and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships.

In addition to the above condition, applicants must show:

• Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate,
• Proof of UME scores and Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Admission to the course of study

List of Qualifying Courses

• Accounting
• Agricultural Sciences
• Business Administration
• Banking & Finance
• Engineering
• Computer Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Pure and Applied Sciences
• Land & Quantity Surveying
• Law
• Medical Sciences

Application Deadline
16th October, 2011

Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the link below:http://scholarships.totalsdd.com when the page opens, look at the right top menu and click Apply and click on: 2011 / 2012 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS.

Selection tests will hold on Saturday, 26th November, 2011 at designated centres nationwide.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted for the selection test.

Independence Nigeria !! lets iron things out !!

According to Robert MC Namara, a former United States Secretary of Defence " Any Society that seek to achieve adequate military security against the backdrop of acute food shortages, population explosion ,low level of productivity and per capital income,low technological development,inadequate and insufficient public utilities and chronic problem of unemployment has a false sense of security"

Nigeria has not been able to surmount any of these challenges , there are too many "little" things wrong with Nigeria cumulating and snowballing into a very big problem. Nigerians are already used to most of the so called smaller problems , it is now taken as normal not to always expect constant electricity supply, it is now seen as normal for the police to extort money from motorists at gun point , brutalize and kill citizens extra judicially , corruption is seen as a norm and most people are only waiting for their turn to get there and loot the national treasure , are we all mentally corrupt? we are satisfied with mediocrity , we have simply lost it !!

Does it ever occur to anyone that every act of corruption has a far reaching negative effect on the entire Nigerian system, would it not be desirable for us to have constant electricity supply, very good roads and network, and attain a high level of infrastructural development that can compete with that of any country in the world?

“ let me restate this even more directly; no truly perceptive mind will deny that the very sight of ostentatious consumption in the midst of societay even in society that enjoys reasonable accessibility to resources is an invitation to civic unrest and even possibly- revolution"

- Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka at a public lecture to mark the 50^th anniversary of the Nigerian institute of Management (chartered) in Abuja recently

All we want is a pro active move to reverse the decay in infrastructure , most especially good roads, and ensuring the existence everything necessary to increase the living standards of the people. The Politicians are taking Nigerians for granted, milking tax payers money dry and we lack the courage to say no. why? true independence will only come when the populace gathers the courage to say "enough is enough" . if ethnic or religious differences will not allow a nationalist motivated revolution to take place then every citizens can as well take their destinies into their hands and start a regional revolution to take what we deserve.

True independence can only come with the courage to say no to the present situation !!

Happy Independence!!

Nigerian Law School shifts venue of call to bar due to Bomb scare !!

Nigerian Law School shifts venue of call to bar due to Bomb scare !!

For the First time I n recent history , The call to bar ceremony will not be taking place at the Nigerian Law School headquarters in Bwari due to Bomb threats by Boko Haram.

This year call to Bar programme has been shifted to the International Conference Centre (ICC). The Call to Bar ceremony will take place on October 5 2011 at the International Conference Centre , Abuja FCT.

Mr Chinedu Ukekwe , the head of Information, Nigerian Law School , confirmed that the venue of the Call to bar ceremony had been shifted from the school to ICC in an Interview on Monday.

“ The change in venue was initiated by the school management to ensure the safety of lives as there are many porous gardens within the premises of the school and such gardens can deter security, the call to bar ceremony has always been in Bwari but the issue of insecurity in Nigeria has changed the Location. The Head of Information further stated that the level of Insecurity in the country had been alarming.

It appears the school had gotten an anonymous call that there was going to be an attack on the school during the ceremony, however the DPO of Bwari police station was not available to comment on the issue.

Minister of Youth Development Outlines Strategies for NYSC Youth Employment & Development - Career News

Minister of Youth Development, Bolaji Abdullahi, has laid out five strategies that his administration would engage to create jobs and ensure general development of youths in the country, saying confidently, that the youths should hold him accountable in one year.

The minister, during the conference held with youths on twitter Thursday, said that Nigerian youths would be engaged for employment through five strategies in Information and Communication Technology, agriculture, tourism, entertainment and construction sectors.

Abdullahi, who spent two hours responding to conversations from youths added that the focus of his ministry would be on job placement, skill acquisition and access to credit.

He said that an aggregate study of Nigerian youths would be conducted to analyse their demography and know the suitable interventions to employ.

This study, according to him, would advise the operation of the Youth Development Fund, which is underway. The fund, he assured, would not be limited to educated youths alone.

“This first tweet-meet will help us take an inventory of the needs and ideas of Nigerian youths and the issues raised will be considered in the order of priority for implementation,” he said.

Abdullahi also assured that the NYSC reform would be very soon and would go beyond an NYSC of national integration to an NYSC of national transformation. “At the end of one year, we want corps members who can write excellent business plans rather than those who can write an excellent resume,” he said.

As for security, the minister said the total review of NYSC will go beyond security to adding value. For the 26 million Nigerian youths, who are yet unemployed, the minister pledged to collaborate with different sectors to help them.

He noted that after the first meeting, subsequent tweet-meets would be topic specific. The recent meet was monitored by the media from the ministry.
Source: Guardian Newspaper

Anambra State University (ANSU) Post UTME Results 2nd Choice 2011/2012 Released

Anambra State University (ANSU) Post UTME Results 2nd Choice 2011/2012 Released

Anambra state university has released the results of its post UTME examinations for 2nd choice candidates.
Post UTME Candidates who took the Anambra state university (ANSU) 2011/2012 Post UTME Examination and chose Ansu as their second choice can now check their results by followinf the procedure below.
Procedure For Result Checking
1. Visit the Anambra state university website, www.ansu-edu.net CLICK HERE
2. Click ‘Check Post UTME Results for 2011/2012 Session’
3. Enter your Jamb Registration Number