Album: Céline Dion – Encore Un Soir

“Encore un soir” is a French-language studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Celine Dion. The album will beCeline‘s 26th studio album and 14th French-language album.

Tracklist:

1. Plus qu’ailleurs
2. L’étoile 
3. Ma faille 
4. Encore un soir 
5. Je nous veux 
6. Les yeux au ciel 
7. Si c’était à refaire 
8. Ordinaire 
9. Tu sauras 
10. Toutes ces choses 
11. Le bonheur en face 
12. À la plus haute branche 
13. À vous 
14. Ma force 
15. Trois heures vingt (Remastered) 

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Album: Reekado Banks – Spotlight

“Spotlight” album is Reekado Banks’ first body of work. It is released under Mavin Records. The album is produced entirely in-house, by Don Jazzy, Babyfresh and Altims.

Don Jazzy produced 6 tracks, Babyfresh tied that number with a decent 6 tracks, while Altims got a slight edge, supervising work on 8 tracks. This brings the sum of all the songs to 21, inclusive of a skit handled by Kenny Blaq. The album contains 18 new songs, with released singles ‘Katapot’, ‘Oluwa ni’, and ‘Standard’ making the project.

Spotlight Tracklist:

1. Hey Stranger 
2. Killah Whyna Ft. Patoranking 
3. Problem 
4. Koloba
5. Biggy Man Ft. Falz 
6. Ladies and Gentlemen 
7. Baby Oku 
8. All Your Love 
9. Change 
10. Skit ft Kenny Blaq 
11. Move ft Vanessa Mdee 
12. Gbagbe
13. Love My Baby
14. Na Ur Body 
15. Ola Oluwa 
16. Today 
17. Dangote 
18. Turn The Lights On 
19. Katapot 
20. Oluwa Ni (Remix) Ft. Sarkodie 
21. Standard                   

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CNPP calls on EFCC to probe asaba airport project

CNPP CALLS ON EFCC TO PROBE ASABA AIRPORT PROJECT

EFCC OPERATIVES

THE Conference of Political Parties, CNPP, Delta State, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe the Asaba Airport project, which it alleged has gulped over N50 billion so far under the People Democratic Party, PDP-led government in the state. 
Chair of the Conference, who is also chair of Young Democratic Party, YDP, in the state, Mr. Gabriel Mamuzo, made the call in a statement at the weekend, saying that what the PDP built was an airstrip, not an airport.

He said: “We welcome the state government efforts in the upgrade of the Asaba Airport, but we equally call on the anti-graft agencies to probe the Asaba airport project that has gulped over N50 billion under the PDP previous administration.” “We recall that the PDP administration told us that Asaba is an international airport when it started in 2008, while then did it now change and name it something that is below domestic standard? “The Nigeria Aviation authority downgraded the airport to below standard of domestic airport and ordered its closure in 2014 due to the shoddy job done by both the PDP- led state government and the contracting firm. “The amount spent on the airport project can conveniently give us the best international airport in Africa. Unfortunately, the PDP- led administration gave us an airstrip that is being used by helicopter mostly and small aircraft that will carry less than 40 passengers,” he said. Mamuzo added: “Recently, the new administration put in more money again in the name of upgrading the acclaimed cargo airport, while poor Deltans are dying of starvation, what a wicked world we are.” His world: “They call it Asaba International Airport, yet we do not go on pilgrimage through it or to another international world, rather we pass through Port-Harcourt or Enugu airports.” “They should tell Deltans how much is the white elephant failed project and Deltans wish to know how much the state government have generated from that Asaba airport from 2008 till date,” he asserted. He added: “We are resisting such fraudulent and insensitive ways of governance.”

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54 Laws to Empower Nigerians

54 LAWS TO EMPOWER NIGERIANS

THe Eighth Senate has repeatedly stated that its Legislative Agenda is anchored on  three legs. They are economic revival, social development and youth employment. The choice of issues must have resulted from the current situation in the country.

                    SENATE CHAMBER


Since the present administration in Nigeria came into office, the price of oil, the nation’s economic mainstay, has been at its lowest. The fall in price occurred when the foreign reserve had been seriously depleted, thereby causing social dislocation in a population that has been weaned on foreign goods. As expected, the economic downturn has imperilled small businesses. For a new regime taking office under this economic difficulty, the people’s expectations had hit the sky. While the executive arm battle with fulfilling its numerous promises and meeting the high expectations, the legislature felt compelled to provide legislative backing for the efforts to put the economy back to shape. It therefore agreed to focus on using legislations to reform and revive the economy. According to a report by the World Bank in 2013, 90 percent of jobs in a developing economy like Nigeria are provided by the private sector. This reality therefore means the government needs to focus on helping the private sector to grow in leaps and bounds in order for people to be put to work and for the gross domestic product to rise. To do this, government policies must seek to create a vibrant business environment where serious and hard working private enterprises can develop. This, according to a report submitted to Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, by a team of expert-advisers, is because “with firms making investments, creating jobs and increasing productivity, there is a greater opportunity for inclusive growth”. The report noted that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the engine of job creation in Nigeria and there are 37 million of them currently operating in the country, contributing almost 50 percent of the nation’s GDP in nominal terms and providing 84.02 percent of all available jobs. It is therefore incumbent on government to provide the right atmosphere for these small businesses to grow. The government is expected to give clear, pro-active and strategic direction that will enable serious and hard working, existing MSMEs to thrive and new ones to be created. It is believed that to develop the private sector, it is not only macro-economic factors that need to be worked on but also the quality of laws, regulations and institutional arrangements that shape the daily lives of people. The role of the legislature in this new thinking, therefore, is central. The law makers are expected to review and reform the laws, use their oversight powers to monitor compliance with the laws and advocate attitudinal changes in government agencies. The 8th Senate in order to position itself to play these key roles set up an advisory body of experts under the aegis of Adam Smith Consultants. The team was led by a Professor of law and senior advocate, Prof. Paul Idornigie. Other members are Leonard Ugbajah, Eberechi Mary Okon and Isaiah Bozimo. The setting up of the team was mainly inspired by the World Bank Ease of Doing Business annual report 2016 which placed Nigeria 169 from the list of 189 countries surveyed. In 2008, the report placed Nigeria 114 out of 183. In 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, Nigeria was ranked 118, 125, 133, 133, 131 and 170 respectively. The World Bank report considers relative ease or difficulty of beginning and operating a small to medium size business while complying with existing laws and regulations. The experts contracted to advise the Senate did a diagnostic review of current and proposed laws relevant to the business environment in the country, including the procurement law, competition laws, company laws, investment laws, finance and contract laws. After extensive consultations with operators in the private sector, the experts identified major legislative gaps and deficiencies in these legal frameworks and recommended priority legislative areas which require urgent interventions. They used the survey research method to get private sector people to identify main challenges and constraints confronting the operation of MSMEs. These include lack of finance, weak infrastructure, inconsistent government policies, lack of support, lack of work space, and multiple taxation. One of their recommendations therefore include establishment of a Federal Legislative Clearing House to reconcile differences and inconsistencies as well as to scrutinise and review bills before presentation to the respective chambers for first reading. They also seek for the National Assembly to always avoid multiple agencies with overlapping or conflicting mandates. They also recommended the passage of an Independent Warehouse Regulatory Agency Bill with the aim of solving the challenge of collateral by allowing businesses to securitise their commercial warehouse receipts. There is also expected to be sponsored a Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Bill which will establish a National Collateral Registry. The group also proposed that a National Development Bank of Nigeria Bill which seeks to consolidate the operations of development finance institutions ( Bank of Industry, Bank of Commerce and Industry and National Economic Reconstruction Fund). The experts also suggested the establishment of a National Legislative Forum to constantly facilitate dialogue between federal and state governments and between different state governments with a view to modernising and harmonising laws, regulations and practices affecting the business environment. The Senate was also advised to improve commercial dispute resolution through different means like creating courts solely devoted to commercial matters, review of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 2007 and encouragement of more states to create the Multi-Door Court houses to encourage Alternative Dispute Resolution option. The Senate was also advised to simplify the process of payment of taxes and eliminate multiple taxation, review all laws relating to businesses and determine whether they are consistent with international best practices, the extent to which they provide a conducive environment for the operation of private sector enterprises, especially MSMEs, the degree of transparency in their operations and whether they prevent arbitrariness. In all, the team of experts recommended that 54 existing laws need to be attended to by the federal legislature to leap-frog the economy. Twenty-eight of them are top priority, five are rated medium while 21 are tagged low priority. The high priority laws include Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Coastal and Shipping (Cabotage Act), Companies and Allied Matters Act, Companies Income Tax Act , Copyright Act, Federal Highway Act, Federal Inland  Revenue Service Act, Fiscal Responsibility Act, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (Establishment) Act, Investment and Securities Act, Mortgage Institutions Act, National Information Technology Development  Agency Act, Nigerian Civil Aviation Act and  Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority Act. Other top priority laws to be quickly revised are Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission Act, Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Act, Nigerian Ports Authority Act, Nigerian Railway Corporation Act, Patents and Designs Act, Petroleum Act, Petroleum Profits Act, Public Procurement Act, Taxes and Levies Act and Trade Marks Act. Already, the Senate has started implementing the recommendations. For example the Public Procurement Act and the Nigeria Railways Corporation Act have been comprehensively reviewed and new laws passed. Amendments to or new version of the remaining aforementioned priority laws  are already being considered and are at various stages of passage in the red chamber of the federal legislature. The implication is that the current Senate is determined to use laws to jump-start the economy and lift it out of the current ‘technical recession’ in which Nigeria has found Itself.

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Deltans pay tribute to late Omuvwie.

Deltans pay tribute to late Omuvwie.

Deltans across various walks of life yesterday paid tributes to late Chief Peter Omuvwie, who passed on last Wednesday night, at the age of 109 years.

In their tributes, both the Erhi of Okpe Kingdom, Chief Charles Obule, and the Ugo of Okpe kingdom, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, described late Omuvwie as “a man of honour, integrity and worthy of emulation.” In his own condolence message, the Executive Director of Asaba International Airport, Mr Austin Eyimedejor said, “Chief Omuvwie was very hard working, unassuming and very successful in business. He worked patiently and diligently hard that he became famous and successful in life. He was a role model to his generation and the present generation.” Others who paid tributes include, APC stalwart, Chief Felix Anirah; former member of House of Representatives and Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Joyce Overah; Chief Joe Ejigba, Dr Michael Deden, Mr Ladi Lawrence, former Sapele council Chair, Mr Godwin Atose, Mr Gabriel Eyide, Hon. Clement Olojoba, and Harrison Ekeleme, among others.

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If Buhari truly loves Nigeria

If Buhari truly loves Nigeria................

The news last Monday that the Niger-Delta Avengers had finally announced what seemed like a definitive cease-fire must have come as a relief to many of us for different reasons—although it cannot be disputed that there would be many who would have benefited enormously from the carnation and chaos and therefore would not be too happy by the cessation of hostilities and this new resolve to give peace a chance.

Many an innocent soul in the region had lost lives, properties and livelihood. Even those who might not have been directly deprived would have been worried stiff at the enveloping uncertainty and brutality. To the rest of us outside the region, the sigh of relief is no less palpable. It means oil might be able to flow again. It means the pressure on the naira would be reduced and we might be able to go back to our indulgences—foreign travels, foreign clothes and accessories and even foreign raw materials. So dependent are we on oil that the euphoria which greeted the news early in the year that Lagos State had discovered oil in commercial quantities simply meant for us, that we would be less dependent on the Niger-Delta oil—not on oil itself. It seems that despite all the talk about economic diversification which has been going on for at least three decades, all we are really waiting for is the next oil well that would be discovered by foreign multi-nationals using foreign technology, using foreign labour. We seem, even for the sake of national pride, to be unable and unwilling to diversify or even to add value to what God and nature had given us since 1958. This unfortunately, also seems to be my reading of President Buhari’s directive to NNPC to intensify oil exploration in the Chad and Benue regions. The lesson from the shut-in of oil by the Avengers is not to look for another oil well somewhere else. It is to diversify our economy and look for different sources of revenue from all over Nigeria. In doing so, we really don’t have to re-invent the wheel. We have a viable template in the United States of America whose presidential system we copied. I want to believe that the late Head of State, General Murtala Mohammed was looking with a third eye when he opted for the US type of presidential democracy. He saw what might not be easily discernible; that Nigeria could be as great as America if we followed their template. A close scrutiny will reveal that a lot of what makes America great is also present in Nigeria. There is the population—we are a quarter of the black race; there is the abundant natural resources—we are also God’s own country in that regard; there is the varied vegetation—from desert to mangrove swamp which can accommodate different kinds of agriculture; there is the diverse culture—which can be used for good or ill; then there is the more than ample human resource—at home and in the diaspora- to turn the fortune of the country round. Yet where the US is in the first three positions in every index of human development, we are usually to be found in the last three. The fault is not in our stars but in our system. The one thing that makes the US great despite its many imperfections, is that it is a land of opportunities. It is that phantom, intangible thing called ‘the American dream’. When the blacks swamped the track and field in athletics there was no quota system to stop them; when the blacks moved into basketball, there was no legislation; when they found their groove in music and developed a natural inclination for showbiz, there were no laws to hold them back; when the likes of Jesse Jackson started the race in the political arena and the likes of Barak Obama took the baton with his audacity of hope, it turned out the seemingly formidable barrier was made of glass after all. When the Latinos came in they also found their opportunities and fortunes. The message is clear; you can be anything you want in America if you apply your God given talents and your luck holds. And because of this, a lot of Nigerians who would have been stifled in their own country are thriving in the US. Compared to America and indeed any of the developed world, Nigeria is over regulated and over centralised. The power at the centre is enormous and its uses and patronages are a disincentive to growth. President Buhari at his first coming as Head of State made what became a famous statement when he said: ‘We have no other country but Nigeria and we must salvage it together’. Yet it was General Babangida who released the stranglehold on the economy then by abolishing the import license system which only enriched the rent seeking elite. If President Buhari loves Nigeria as much as he says, then he must release her. Too many barriers, too many regulations are holding Nigeria and her development prostrate. Restructure the states and make them viable. Let the Niger-Delta region do that it wants with its oil; let the regions that have gold, tin, nickel, coal, bauxite etc have control over what is on their soil and in their soil as long as they all pay the necessary taxes. Let the local economy along with education, infrastructure and security be the preserve of the respective regions. Just as it is done in the US. The idea of states coming to Abuja for monthly allocation has to stop. It is anti-creativity and growth. With time, we will find that the richest states are not the ones with oil; just as California is far richer than Texas. A state once lobbied against having a film village sited in its domain without thinking about the economic consequences of its action. Would it have done that if it didn’t have Abuja to run to? Especially if it realises that Hollywood nets over 500billion dollars for California. The same thing with a state that bans the consumption of alcohol and yet benefits from the V.A.T on alcohol from other states. It is an anomaly. Just as it is unfair to take an oil bloc from somebody’s backyard and allocate it to someone from another region in the name of one Nigeria. A restructured economy is one that is free of distortions—be it import license, oil block license, fuel subsidy, forex subsidy, duty waiver, political and ethnic patronage etc. it is one that is inclusive. It is one that allows states to look inwards and compete healthily against each other. It is one that allows intellectual properties to thrive. Release the energy of Nigeria and release the entrepreneurial spirit of your people. Then sit back and watch Nigeria become the destination of choice for foreign and local investors. Any leader who can rise above parochial sentiments by restructuring Nigeria using the US template properly would probably become the father of modern day Nigeria. Will our President rise to the occasion?

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UNIPORT ADMISSION SCREENING SCHEDULE 2016/2017 RELEASED!

UNIPORT ADMISSION SCREENING SCHEDULE 2016/2017 RELEASED!

THE Management of University of Port-harcourt (UNIPORT) has released the admission screening schedule for the 2016/2017 academic session.

The date, time, venue for the various departments are given below; 

Wednesday, 7th September, 2016
8.00am – 12noon
SOCIAL SCIENCES/EDUCATION:

Political and Administrative Studies: Convocation Arena

Economics: Convocation Arena

Education: School of Basic Studies Auditorium

Sociology: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Geography and Environmental Management: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Wednesday, 7 th September, 2016
1.00p.m – 4.00p.m
HUMANITIES/AGRICULTURE
Agriculture: Convocation Arena

Linguistics and Communication Studies: Convocation Arena

Theatre and Film Studies: School of Basic Studies Auditorium

History and Diplomatic Studies: School of Basic Studies Auditorium

Fine Arts and Design: School of Basic Studies Auditorium

Philosophy: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Religious and Cultural Studies: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Music: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Foreign Languages and Literatures: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

English Studies: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Thursday, 8 th September, 2016
8.00am – 12noon
ENGINEERING:
Petroleum and Gas Engineering: Convocation Arena

Mechanical Engineering: School of Basic Studies Auditorium

Civil Engineering: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Thursday, 8 th September, 2016
1.00p.m – 4.00p.m
PHARMACY/ENGINEERING:
Pharmacy: Convocation Arena

Electrical/Electronics Engineering: School of Basic Studies Auditorium

Chemical Engineering: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Environmental Engineering: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

NOTE: ALL THREE VENUES ARE IN THE UNIVERSITY PARK (ABUJA CAMPUS)


Friday, 9 th September, 2016
8.00am – 12noon
SCIENCE:
Animal and Environmental Biology: Convocation Arena

Biochemistry: Convocation Arena

Plant Science and Biotechnology: Convocation Arena

Microbiology: Convocation Arena

Geology: Convocation Arena

Computer Science: School of Basic Studies Auditorium

Physics: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Mathematics and Statistics: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

School of Science Laboratory Technology (SSLT): Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Pure and Industrial Chemistry: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Friday, 9 th September, 2016
1.00p.m – 4.00p.m
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Management: Convocation Arena

Accounting: School of Basic Studies Auditorium

Finance and Banking: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Marketing: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Hospitality Management and Tourism: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Saturday, 10th September, 2016
8.00am – 12noon
HEALTH SCIENCES:
Nursing:Convocation Arena

Medicine and Surgery (Surname beginning with A-H): School of Basic Studies Auditorium

Medicine and Surgery (Surname beginning with I-L): Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Dentistry: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Human Anatomy: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Physiology: Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

Saturday, 10th September, 2016
1.00p.m – 4.00p.m
HEALTH SCIENCES:
Medicine and Surgery (Surname beginning with M-O): Convocation Arena

Medicine and Surgery ( Surname beginning with P-S): School of Basic Studies Auditorium

Medicine and Surgery (Surname beginning with T-Z): Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium

NOTE: ALL THREE VENUES ARE IN THE UNIVERSITY PARK (ABUJA CAMPUS) 

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UI ADMISSION SCREENING 2016 : ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION DETAILS.

UI ADMISSION SCREENING 2016 : ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION DETAILS.

The University of Ibadan, Ibadan, hereby requests all candidates who made the University their most preferred Institution of choice and scored 200 or above in the 2016 UTME to submit their bio-data and WAEC/NECO SSCE O’L Results ONLINE throughhttp://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng from Monday, 05 September to Friday, 23 September, 2016. A scanned copy of the result should also be uploaded.

Candidates should note that any results not released before 23 September, 2016 will not be considered for the 2016/2017 Admissions Exercise.

Instructions:-

(i) Candidates should ensure that the on-line forms are carefully filled, following ALL necessary instructions, as "mistake(s)" may lead to disqualification.

(ii) Candidates can return to the portal, up till 23 September 2016 to edit/complete their previous entries or otherwise review and print their submissions. Please ensure that you click "FINAL SUBMISSION" before printing. Candidates should note that no further editing CAN be done after final submissions.

(iii) Candidates are advised to use functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers to enable the University reach them in the course of the Admission exercise or whenever the need arises.

(iv) Candidates are expected to upload their passport photographs and signatures. The image format for the passport and signature is JPEG and must not exceed the specification. The photographs must be on white background without glasses, cap or headgear.

(v) An online help desk platform onhttp://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng/helpdesk will be available to handle all genuine enquiries.

Candidates should please note that it is only when an 'O' level result is deficient for a course of choice that another result may be presented to complement. Candidates presenting two 'O' level results (6 credits at 2 Sittings) should ensure that the comprehensive details of both results are submitted. 
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND FACULTY OF PHARMACY ACCEPT 5 CREDITS AT 1 SITTING ONLY.

The deadline for submission of bio-data / 'O' level results may not be extended. Any candidate whose data is not submitted within the stipulated time may not be considered for the Pre-Admission Screening exercise and for admission.

Misrepresentation/falsification of documents is a serious offence. Candidates are therefore advised to submit genuine documents only. Anyone found guilty of this offence will be disqtalifiEd automatically and in appropriate cases, be handed over to the Law Enforcement Agencies.

Candidates are requested to note that payment of the Admission Portal Access Fee of N2, 500.00 is for processing of each candidate’s application. This does not guarantee admission.

Candidates are strongly advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines stipulated above for successful completion of the online submissions.

Application Deadline
Application deadline is September 23rd, 2016. 

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UNIUYO GETS NEW REGISTRAR

UNIUYO GETS NEW REGISTRAR

The Governing Council of the University of Uyo, at its 74th Meeting, announced Mr. Aniediabasi Daniel Udofia as the new Registrar of the University. 

He hails from Obotim Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Born in 1968, in the Village of Obotim Nsit, the young Aniediabasi Udofia had his Primary School education in the community’s Primary School. From there he proceeded to the Samuel Bill Theological College, Abak, where he had his secondary school education. As a bright young chap, Mr. Udofia immediately furthered his tertiary studies in the now defunct University of Cross River State, where he obtained his first degree, B.Sc (Ed.) (Hons) in Political Science in 1991. 

Mr. Udofia’s thirst for knowledge which was whetted with the acquisition of a first degree drove him to enroll for and earn two masters’ degrees: M.Sc (Ed.) Educational Technology and M.Sc. International Relations in the years 2000 and 2002 respectively, both obtained from the University of Uyo.

He began his public service career in the University of Uyo where he worked in various capacities and designations such as: Administrative Officer II, Faculty of Science, 1993-1997; Administrative Officer I, Directorate of General Administration, 1997-2001; Assistant Registrar, Publications Unit, 2000 – 2001; Assistant Registrar and Head, Liaison Office, Lagos, 2001-2003; Senior Assistant Registrar, Publications Unit, 2003 – 2004; Principal Assistant Registrar and Head, Academic Staff Establishment Unit (Directorate of Personnel Affairs), 2009 – 2010.

In a bid to widen his scope and job experience, Mr. Udofia moved to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in 2010 where he served as: Deputy Registrar, Vice-Chancellor’s Office, 2010 – 2012; Deputy Registrar, Senate and Admissions Unit, 2012 – 2016; Deputy Registrar and Secretary, Postgraduate School, 2016.

Mr. Aniediabasi Udofia has attended various seminars, conferences and workshop since his debut in the public service some of which are: a Seminar on Management of Higher Education Institutions, June 28 to July 9, 2012 which took place in Israel; a Training Programme on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 2015 in Lagos, and a course on Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) February 29 to March 4, 2016, in Abeokuta. 

Mr. Udofia is a Fellow, Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria (FCIPN); Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM), and Member, Association of University Administrators (MAUA).

He has also served in various panels and committees as Secretary and member, a few of which are: Sixth UNIUYO Convocation Planning Committee, 2004 (Secretary); Staff School Management Board, 2005 -2010 (Secretary), and Investigation Panel on Alleged Case of Vandalization of Generator in the Registrar’s Official Residence, 2009 (Member).

Mr. Udofia has applied the skills garnered from his wealth of experience to handle special assignments and community service efficiently as he has been; a Presenter of a Career Counselling Programme on Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Service) 90.5FM, 1994 – 1999; Treasurer, Qua Iboe Church, Aka Itiam, Uyo, 2008; and Coordinator, Uyo Branch of Samuel Bill Old Boys Association, 1999 – 2011, among others.

Mr. Aniediabasi Daniel Udofia, who is set to assume duty on September 01, 2016, is happily married to Mrs. Itoro A. Udofia and is a father of five children. His favorite past. 

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Dubai Debuts Driverless Minibus

Dubai Debuts driverless MiniBus

Dubai has unveiled its first driverless bus service, launching a month-long trial period for the electric vehicle with a view to expanding it across the futuristic Gulf city state.
The 10-seat vehicle made its first trip on Thursday along a 700-metre (2,300-foot) stretch of road in downtown Dubai, near to the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower. Developed jointly by French group Easy Mile and Dubai-based Omnix, the minibus is powered by an electric motor and can hit speeds of 40 kilometres per hour (25 miles per hour). But, thanks to cutting-edge guidance technology, its developers say the bus can adapt its speed to the surrounding environment and even come to a complete halt if a pedestrian were to cross its path. It can be programmed to navigate between Dubai’s main tourist attractions, including the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and the Souk al-Bahar shopping centre, the emirate’s Road Transport Authority (RTA) said in a statement. Thursday’s test run was “the first and very important stage in our efforts to introduce this type of vehicle into Dubai’s transport network,” RTA official Ahmed Bahrozyan told AFP. Mattar al-Tayer, the RTA’s director general, said it aimed to have a quarter of all Dubai transport automated by 2030. Dubai is a leading tourist destination in the Gulf, attracting 14.2 million visitors in 2015.

Source:Vanguard

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FUTO MONDAY EXAM SHIFTED

MONDAY EXAM SHIFTED

Information reaching me states that the Monday examination has been Postponed till further notice.

This cause was as a result of the Shifting of Students Union Government Election which was Scheduled to hold today been the 2nd day of September 2016 to Monday 5th, September 2016.

Sorry for the inconvenience which this may have caused you.
We will notify you of any further change to dis course.

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