A
final year Computer Science student of the Anambra State University,
Mohammed Umar, was shot dead on his way from a Students Union event on
Friday.
Sunday 30 April 2017
UNIPORT Is The Overall Winner Of 25th NUGA Games
University Of Portharcourt has won 150 medals comprising 70 gold, 47
silver and 33 bronze to emerge overall winners of the 25th Nigeria
University Games Association (NUGA) Games.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the games were held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi between April 22 and April 29.
The medals table released by the NUGA secretariat on Saturday in Makurdi, showed that a total of 57 universities contested for medals at the sports fiesta.
It also showed that UNIPORT won laurels in Judo, Athletics, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Basketball, Scrabble and Tennis.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria with 16 medals comprising 11 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals followed a distant second while Benson Idahosa University came third with 26 medals comprising 10 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze.
University of Lagos with 20 medals, made up of 9 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze took fourth position.
University of Benin was fifth on the medals table while the host institution took the 11th position with 24 medals comprising 2 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the games were held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi between April 22 and April 29.
The medals table released by the NUGA secretariat on Saturday in Makurdi, showed that a total of 57 universities contested for medals at the sports fiesta.
It also showed that UNIPORT won laurels in Judo, Athletics, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Basketball, Scrabble and Tennis.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria with 16 medals comprising 11 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals followed a distant second while Benson Idahosa University came third with 26 medals comprising 10 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze.
University of Lagos with 20 medals, made up of 9 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze took fourth position.
University of Benin was fifth on the medals table while the host institution took the 11th position with 24 medals comprising 2 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals.
UNIBEN Student Drowns In River Benue
A
student of UNIBEN who came for NUGA Games In makurdi got drowned at
River Benue this evening when he went with his twin brother to swim, As
at time of filling this report His body is deposited at Madonna Mortuary
while his twin brother is still unconscious from the shock of the
incident, May his soul rest in peace... More details soon..
7 Reference Mistakes That Can Cost You The Job
In the course of job hunting, many of us stress over every detail like interview questions,
handshakes, outfits but we forget to pay an equal amount of attention to people who will
vouch for our professional accomplishments. However, there are several reference mistakes
that could easily be avoided.
Not telling your references to expect a call/email:
It's professional courtesy to ask for permission before using people as references.
If professional references are not informed to expect a call, they might react with confusion
and surprise when the hiring managers contact them for a recommendation.
This could be taken to mean that the candidate is an unprofessional and disorganised individual.
Making it hard to contact your references:
It is important to make it easy for employers to contact your references.
You have to list different contact details, email addresses, personal phone numbers (with the reference's permission of course).
Give a reference who might not have nice things to say about you:
This goes without saying, only give references you are sure will have
nothing but glowing recommendations for you. You don't want to list a former employer
with whom you didn't part ways on good terms.
Giving references that have little or no relevance:
While it was mentioned above that you should only give references
who will highlight your skill set and strengths. However, this does
not mean that you should list your family and friends.
What questions do you want a potential employer to ask your mother?
Your potential employer does not want biased feedback from a reference who appears to be a close friend.
Not giving your references enough information:
Update your references on new skills you have acquired.
Basically, give your references your resume to study before your potential employer contacts them.
It is important to have your references know a little about the position you've applied
for so they can discuss your most relevant skills and provide you with the strongest possible recommendation.
Your references can't speak about your job experience:
If you are a fresh graduate, please resist the urge to list your parents and
family friends as references. Instead, get university professors, supervisors,
mentors to give you a favourable recommendation. Your best bet for references
should always be your most recent employers or colleagues.
You didn't bring your references to the interview:
It's better to be safe than sorry, it's just paper it's not heavy,
take several copies of your references with you to every interview.
Hiring managers might not request for it right away but if they do,
you score extra points for adequate preparation.
handshakes, outfits but we forget to pay an equal amount of attention to people who will
vouch for our professional accomplishments. However, there are several reference mistakes
that could easily be avoided.
Not telling your references to expect a call/email:
It's professional courtesy to ask for permission before using people as references.
If professional references are not informed to expect a call, they might react with confusion
and surprise when the hiring managers contact them for a recommendation.
This could be taken to mean that the candidate is an unprofessional and disorganised individual.
Making it hard to contact your references:
It is important to make it easy for employers to contact your references.
You have to list different contact details, email addresses, personal phone numbers (with the reference's permission of course).
Give a reference who might not have nice things to say about you:
This goes without saying, only give references you are sure will have
nothing but glowing recommendations for you. You don't want to list a former employer
with whom you didn't part ways on good terms.
Giving references that have little or no relevance:
While it was mentioned above that you should only give references
who will highlight your skill set and strengths. However, this does
not mean that you should list your family and friends.
What questions do you want a potential employer to ask your mother?
Your potential employer does not want biased feedback from a reference who appears to be a close friend.
Not giving your references enough information:
Update your references on new skills you have acquired.
Basically, give your references your resume to study before your potential employer contacts them.
It is important to have your references know a little about the position you've applied
for so they can discuss your most relevant skills and provide you with the strongest possible recommendation.
Your references can't speak about your job experience:
If you are a fresh graduate, please resist the urge to list your parents and
family friends as references. Instead, get university professors, supervisors,
mentors to give you a favourable recommendation. Your best bet for references
should always be your most recent employers or colleagues.
You didn't bring your references to the interview:
It's better to be safe than sorry, it's just paper it's not heavy,
take several copies of your references with you to every interview.
Hiring managers might not request for it right away but if they do,
you score extra points for adequate preparation.
Top 6 Employability Skills In Shortage Among Nigerian Graduates
Our educational system is tailored to produce more certificate holders
than solution providers. As a student in Nigeria, you spend over 70% of
your schooling years learning theories, this may be a hypothesis but
it’s not far from the truth. Quite a number of courses offered in our
higher institutions are focused on solving abstract problems and not
real life problems. As a result we have too many people with
certificates but jobless or underemployed.
Certificate don’t make people outstanding, skill does. The more skills you have, the better your options in the labour market. The level of skills you have will greatly affect your career pace and your earning potential.
So many graduates know a lot about the courses they studied but only a handful know how to create value with the knowledge and make money off it. This is because our schools don’t teach us how to apply our knowledge to real life situations. We can only learn this crucial lesson through self education.
Most powerful economies are run by people with skills (with or without certificates). To make significant contributions to our country and enjoy the dividends of Nigerian economy you need to level up your skills level. Make skills acquisition a lifetime goal.
Here’s six necessary skills every graduate should learn:
1. Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is the set of competencies required for full participation in a knowledge society. It includes knowledge, skills, and behaviors involving the effective use of digital devices such as smartphones ,
tablets , laptops and desktop PCs for purposes of communication, expression, collaboration and advocacy. While digital literacy initially focused on digital skills and stand-alone computers, the focus has shifted from stand-alone to network devices including the Internet and social media.
This is number one on the list simply because the acquisition of other skills is significantly dependent on it. We are in a digital age, and for most organizations – computer literacy is not optional but necessary. Without this skills your chances of getting a good job is limited.
2. Research Skills
Your ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed are critically important.
Since every potential employer, regardless of the profession, is seeking employees who can help them to solve problems the more that you can showcase your abilities in this area will certainly catch their attention.
3. Leadership Skills
Leadership skills are not only required at executive levels, they are critical for success at all levels. Leadership skills include strategic thinking, ability to make thoughtful decisions about organization’s objectives, effective communication, etc.
According to MindTools Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. They set direction, build an inspiring vision, and create something new. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to “win” as a team or an organization; and it is dynamic, exciting, and inspiring.
4. Communication Skills
Communication is an inevitable skill required for success in all walks of life. This is the ability to effectively and efficiently express your ideas or views to another person. With clear communication you can get your message to a prospective employer impressively. Here’s an article on
Improving Communication Skills in Your Work and Personal Relationships (link is click able on the article). See full article link below.
5. Salesmanship
Salesmanship is defined as the level of skill you have in convincing people to buy or in persuading people to do something. Starting from your resume down to interview, this skill is important. You have to sell yourself well at each stage of the recruitment exercise to get any prominent job.
You need to do all you can to improve on your salesmanship, you can read these tips on how to improve your salesmanship.
Certificate don’t make people outstanding, skill does. The more skills you have, the better your options in the labour market. The level of skills you have will greatly affect your career pace and your earning potential.
So many graduates know a lot about the courses they studied but only a handful know how to create value with the knowledge and make money off it. This is because our schools don’t teach us how to apply our knowledge to real life situations. We can only learn this crucial lesson through self education.
Most powerful economies are run by people with skills (with or without certificates). To make significant contributions to our country and enjoy the dividends of Nigerian economy you need to level up your skills level. Make skills acquisition a lifetime goal.
Here’s six necessary skills every graduate should learn:
1. Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is the set of competencies required for full participation in a knowledge society. It includes knowledge, skills, and behaviors involving the effective use of digital devices such as smartphones ,
tablets , laptops and desktop PCs for purposes of communication, expression, collaboration and advocacy. While digital literacy initially focused on digital skills and stand-alone computers, the focus has shifted from stand-alone to network devices including the Internet and social media.
This is number one on the list simply because the acquisition of other skills is significantly dependent on it. We are in a digital age, and for most organizations – computer literacy is not optional but necessary. Without this skills your chances of getting a good job is limited.
2. Research Skills
Your ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed are critically important.
Since every potential employer, regardless of the profession, is seeking employees who can help them to solve problems the more that you can showcase your abilities in this area will certainly catch their attention.
3. Leadership Skills
Leadership skills are not only required at executive levels, they are critical for success at all levels. Leadership skills include strategic thinking, ability to make thoughtful decisions about organization’s objectives, effective communication, etc.
According to MindTools Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. They set direction, build an inspiring vision, and create something new. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to “win” as a team or an organization; and it is dynamic, exciting, and inspiring.
4. Communication Skills
Communication is an inevitable skill required for success in all walks of life. This is the ability to effectively and efficiently express your ideas or views to another person. With clear communication you can get your message to a prospective employer impressively. Here’s an article on
Improving Communication Skills in Your Work and Personal Relationships (link is click able on the article). See full article link below.
5. Salesmanship
Salesmanship is defined as the level of skill you have in convincing people to buy or in persuading people to do something. Starting from your resume down to interview, this skill is important. You have to sell yourself well at each stage of the recruitment exercise to get any prominent job.
You need to do all you can to improve on your salesmanship, you can read these tips on how to improve your salesmanship.
JAMB: 1.5 Million Candidates Register For 2017 UTME – Registrar
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has so far registered 1.5 million candidates for the 2017 Unified
Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said this on Saturday during pre-JAMB mock examinations.
Oloyede said: “So far, it has even been better than our expectation, it was a mock, the intention was to test the technology and it proved to be perfect.
“I think from what we are seeing, we are more than ready for the main examination.
“At least 90 per cent of the examination centres have reported positively, there have
been proper downloading and preparation; even after the exam we had uploaded responses of 80 per cent.
“We have done it to show that what works elsewhere across the world should work in Nigeria; we believe we can do it efficiently;
we will continue to do our best.
“We have registered over 1.5million candidates in less than five weeks; we believe that the reality we have put in place
is good enough.’’
Oloyede said that 633 centres were used to conduct the mock examination for 153, 000 candidates across the country.
Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said this on Saturday during pre-JAMB mock examinations.
Oloyede said: “So far, it has even been better than our expectation, it was a mock, the intention was to test the technology and it proved to be perfect.
“I think from what we are seeing, we are more than ready for the main examination.
“At least 90 per cent of the examination centres have reported positively, there have
been proper downloading and preparation; even after the exam we had uploaded responses of 80 per cent.
“We have done it to show that what works elsewhere across the world should work in Nigeria; we believe we can do it efficiently;
we will continue to do our best.
“We have registered over 1.5million candidates in less than five weeks; we believe that the reality we have put in place
is good enough.’’
Oloyede said that 633 centres were used to conduct the mock examination for 153, 000 candidates across the country.
Saturday 29 April 2017
NDDC Announces Foreign Scholarship For Students From The Niger Delta Region
NDDC ANNOUNCES FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM THE NIGER DELTA REGION
April 28, 2017
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters and PhD Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad.
Application Deadline: Friday 27th May, 2017.
Eligible Countries: Niger Deltan states in Nigeria which includes Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State and Rivers State.
To be taken at (country): Universities Abroad
Eligible Field of Study:
The Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree(s) from recognized universities in the following professional disciplines:
1. Agricultural Sciences
2. Engineering
3. Environmental Sciences
4. Geosciences
5. Information Technology
6. Law
7. Management Sciences
8. Medicine
About Scholarship:
As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is commencing the 2016 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme, to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as compete globally in various professional fields.
Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility Criteria:
First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those wishing to undertake a Master’s Degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD candidates from a recognized University.
Gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines in a recognized foreign University Abroad.
Applicants who have already enrolled in overseas’ universities are NOT eligible to apply.
Guarantor’s written consent of good conduct of the applicant from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan:
Member of National Assembly/
Chairman of the LGA.
First class traditional ruler.
High Court Judge
Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be considered for the Scholarship.
Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
Applicants must have a valid Admission Letter from a Foreign University
Number of Scholarships: Several
Value of Scholarship: Full-fee scholarship
Duration of Scholarship: For the period of the programme
How to Apply: Application must be made online at the Commission’s website with the following attachments:
Recent passport photograph, Local Government identification letter.
Post Graduate (PG) Admission letter from Overseas University.
Relevant Degrees from recognized University
N.Y.S.C Discharge Certificate.
Successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.
Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference. All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website,
Select Your Preferred Program from the Links Below to the appropriate application form
Masters Degree forms.nddc.gov.ng
PhD Programme: forms.nddc.gov.ng/view.php?id=45 Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
April 28, 2017
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters and PhD Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad.
Application Deadline: Friday 27th May, 2017.
Eligible Countries: Niger Deltan states in Nigeria which includes Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State and Rivers State.
To be taken at (country): Universities Abroad
Eligible Field of Study:
The Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree(s) from recognized universities in the following professional disciplines:
1. Agricultural Sciences
2. Engineering
3. Environmental Sciences
4. Geosciences
5. Information Technology
6. Law
7. Management Sciences
8. Medicine
About Scholarship:
As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is commencing the 2016 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme, to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as compete globally in various professional fields.
Type: Masters, PhD
Eligibility Criteria:
First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those wishing to undertake a Master’s Degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD candidates from a recognized University.
Gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines in a recognized foreign University Abroad.
Applicants who have already enrolled in overseas’ universities are NOT eligible to apply.
Guarantor’s written consent of good conduct of the applicant from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan:
Member of National Assembly/
Chairman of the LGA.
First class traditional ruler.
High Court Judge
Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be considered for the Scholarship.
Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
Applicants must have a valid Admission Letter from a Foreign University
Number of Scholarships: Several
Value of Scholarship: Full-fee scholarship
Duration of Scholarship: For the period of the programme
How to Apply: Application must be made online at the Commission’s website with the following attachments:
Recent passport photograph, Local Government identification letter.
Post Graduate (PG) Admission letter from Overseas University.
Relevant Degrees from recognized University
N.Y.S.C Discharge Certificate.
Successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.
Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference. All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website,
Select Your Preferred Program from the Links Below to the appropriate application form
Masters Degree forms.nddc.gov.ng
PhD Programme: forms.nddc.gov.ng/view.php?id=45 Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Friday 28 April 2017
Poly Student Allegedly Falls Off Stairs And Dies
A student of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Auwal Shehu, has been found dead in front of one of the school’s hostel.
A student of the polytechnic, who spoke to Punch on condition of anonymity on Thursday, said the students woke up on Tuesday to find the victim lying lifeless in front of the boys’ hostel.
“We were confused to find the student’s dead body in front of the hostel. We did not know what killed him, but we reported the incident to the management,” he said.
Details of the cause of the student’s death appeared sketchy, but a source said the victim fell off the second floor of the hostel while reading in the night.
Another source, however, said the student slumped and died while returning to the hostel from one of the lecture rooms.
The Deputy Rector of the institution, Sanusi Gumau, confirmed the incident to Punch correspondent, but dispelled the report that the student fell off the second floor.
According to him, preliminary investigation showed no sign that the deceased fell off “a high-rise building”.
“I got a call from one of the school cadets at about 5.30am on Tuesday informing me that a student was found dead in front of the boys’ hostel.
“Our medical unit did a physical check on the student and confirmed that he had indeed died. There is no truth in the report that the student slumped and died while returning from class in the night. He also did not fall off any high-rise building. Physical check showed no sign of injury; nothing,” he said.
Gumau said the chief security officer of the school reported the incident at the Yelwa Police Division.
“The police took the corpse away to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for an autopsy,” he added.
A student of the polytechnic, who spoke to Punch on condition of anonymity on Thursday, said the students woke up on Tuesday to find the victim lying lifeless in front of the boys’ hostel.
“We were confused to find the student’s dead body in front of the hostel. We did not know what killed him, but we reported the incident to the management,” he said.
Details of the cause of the student’s death appeared sketchy, but a source said the victim fell off the second floor of the hostel while reading in the night.
Another source, however, said the student slumped and died while returning to the hostel from one of the lecture rooms.
The Deputy Rector of the institution, Sanusi Gumau, confirmed the incident to Punch correspondent, but dispelled the report that the student fell off the second floor.
According to him, preliminary investigation showed no sign that the deceased fell off “a high-rise building”.
“I got a call from one of the school cadets at about 5.30am on Tuesday informing me that a student was found dead in front of the boys’ hostel.
“Our medical unit did a physical check on the student and confirmed that he had indeed died. There is no truth in the report that the student slumped and died while returning from class in the night. He also did not fall off any high-rise building. Physical check showed no sign of injury; nothing,” he said.
Gumau said the chief security officer of the school reported the incident at the Yelwa Police Division.
“The police took the corpse away to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for an autopsy,” he added.
Vacancies: MTN Nigeria - Various Positions Available
The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse
community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly
recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to
attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously
improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.
Financial Operations Manager
Job Description
Financial Planning Accountant (Budget)
Job Description
Planner, Material Resource (Technology)
Job Description
Planner, Material Resource (Commercial)
Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description
Manager, Planning and Forecasting
Job Description
Manager, Order Management
Job Type: permanent
Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Job Description / Responsibilities
Manager, Inventory Management
Job description
Financial Operations Manager
Job Description
- To manage and control company-wide Financial Operations activities (Fixed Assets, Revenue Management, Expenditure Operations, Business Support and General Ledger), support various divisions on financial issues and maintain commercial relationships with external stakeholders
- Liaise with Network Group, CPG, IS and Business Solution departments in ensuring accurate reporting of CAPEX related information.
- Manage relations with Network Group, Marketing, IS, Sales & Distribution and Business Solution departments on Revenue related issues.
- Manage relations with all divisions on expenditure related issues.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and staff on payments.
- Manage staff advances, retirement, follow-up and reconciliation.
- Assist senior management in performing administrative, control and monitoring functions. Ensure cost control and cost reduction measures are implemented.
- Manage cross-functional intra and inter-department interface for business and enterprise systems process development.
- Manage enterprise solutions required for automating financial data capture and reconciliation.
- Develop and monitor implementation of finance policies, processes and procedures and ensure compliance with MTNN, MTN Group PPP’s, IFRS, IAS and GAAP.
- Manage and reconcile all General Ledger/Sub- ledger Accounts (Income statement and Balance Sheet), all schedules and reports (including age analysis, assets movement, etc).
- Manage all month end and year end reporting deadlines in compliance with the Group’s directives and guidelines.
- Make informed decisions from analysed data to facilitate operational efficiency and manage all escalated issues.
- Develop and monitor internal controls as well as review reports on key performance metrics. Provide support for periodic internal /external audits, and other statutory /regulatory requirements.
- Manage inter-departmental/divisional relationships and safeguard company assets.
- Manage relationships with customer/vendor, ensure efficient optimisation of relevant databases and systems and other MTN OPCOs.
- Ensure the automation of financial operations data, ensuring appropriate procedure for capture, verification and reconciliation are complied with.
- Review and monitor departmental budgets and other relevant management board papers. Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
- Identify training requirements of team members, develop program to address knowledge gaps and to enrich knowledge repository within the department.
- Review business and accounting rules for new products and services in line with the set accounting standards.
- Manage debt position in conjunction with commercial legal department, doubtful debt provision and ensure correct remittance of quarterly NCC levy.
- Suggest overall revenue budgeting, modeling, long range plans and forecasting to management.
- Review weekly revenue forecast and identify associated risks/opportunities. Ensure accurate billing of wholesale call records for the optimisation of MTN’s carrier revenue elements and provide adequate support for Revenue Assurance leakage management function.
- Review agreements, contracts and deal structures in respect of Co-location, Interconnect, Roaming and Value added services.
- Manage Interconnect disputes and negotiate rates (peak and off peak) with local and international operators.
- Conduct relevant carrier revenue verification and assurance
- Plan and monitor periodic spot checks of company’s cash floats and approve operational cash flow projection/utilisation.
- Manage trends and benchmarks for cash transactions per account and region as well as operation of cash transactions.
- Supervise/review operational cash flow projection and utilization as well as processing of account payable.
- Analyse/prepare relevant information for annual budget and financial forecasting; and assist in managing inter-company relationships.
- Manage company-wide Opex and identify /rectify error in the entry and remittance of Withholding Tax deductions.
- Maintain a strict control environment and ensure strict compliance with all MTNN policies and procedures.
- Manage the domiciliation of supplier payment process as well as customer Helpdesk services.
- Review and approve departmental accrual submissions as well as provide detailed investigation and analysis of all accounts.
- Normal MTNN working conditions
- May be required to work extended hours
- Deal with a lot of paper work.
- Move around MTN locations to have a firsthand view of what is on site.
- A first degree in any discipline, but a finance and management related degree is desirable.
- A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
- Minimum 6 years’ experience which includes: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising/managing others
- Experience working in a medium to large organization
- Experience in using an ERP system.
- Managerial experience in finance functions.
- Knowledge of internal control systems.
- Knowledge of applicable International Accounting Standards, IFRS, GAAP, etc.
- Experience in Finance functions in the telecommunications industry would be an added advantage.
- International Financial Reporting Standard.
- Telecommunication Basics.
- Application of accounting standards and best practices.
- Knowledge of financial ratios, Interconnect Billing System (ICT), language of network quality issues (OPTIMA Lite) and Audit Command Language (ACL), asset management, general ledger accounts mapping, etc.
Financial Planning Accountant (Budget)
Job Description
- To prepare, analyse, oversee and manage the annual business plan (consolidated) for MTNN by applying fundamental budgetary concepts, practices, and procedures and ensuring it complies with International Financial Reporting Standards
- Extract value from what we already have by focusing on optimizing processes within the Unit/Department in line with the value creation philosophy. This includes individual contributions and recommendations to improve existing business project/initiative.
- Drive Innovation by identifying and taking advantage of new business opportunities, e.g., by stimulating and encouraging new business opportunities, launch of products, product/process innovation, business model innovation etc.
- Maintain leadership in the ICT/Digital industry by partnering with MTNN’s Partners to improve their processes which in turn will improve the efficiency of MTNN’s operations.
- Enhance/expand MTN’s role in the larger national macro environment by participating in CSR projects and/or NGO’s, involvement in recognized professional institutions, participating in think-tank activities etc.
- Sustain the right organizational culture and behaviors by demonstrating the vital behaviours every time.
- Review and analyse departmental budget requests, make recommendations for approval or modifications as required.
- Coordinate the uploading of the MTNN financial and non-financial budget on the Group’s consolidation software (Hyperion Financial Management).
- Verify accuracy of data received from departments such as Assumptions, Headcount, Organogram and Opex, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
- Assist in the development of strategy documents and the preparation and automation of MTNN business plan in the Business Planning Software, ensuring that sub projects are incorporated and business plan calculations are accurate and realistic.
- Assist in integrating other systems such as Magic, IFS with the Business Planning Software.
- Facilitate effective budgetary control systems by providing the budget assumptions in explaining monthly OPEX variances, liaising with budget coordinators to facilitate timely submission of inputs.
- Monitor adherence to standard budgetary working policies, processes and procedures.
- Normal MTNN working conditions
- May be required to work extended hours
- Open plan office
- First degree in any numerate discipline
- Fluent in English
- A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA etc)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
- Experience working in a medium organization
- Finance, budget or management reporting in a multinational environment
- Experience in a Financial Reporting function is desirable
- Experience in Data mining and analysis
- Experience in Enterprise Financial Systems
- Experience in telecommunications industry will be an added advantage Training:
- Best practices in budget preparation.
- Financial Analysis.
- Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Business Modelling
- Basic leadership skills
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND
Planner, Material Resource (Technology)
Job Description
- Planner, Material Resource is part of the Planning & Forecasting team at the Opco and will support the demand fulfillment and planning process. Planner, Material Resource will use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) techniques with demand and inventory data to calculate requirements for materials.
- The role collaborates with the demand planning team in creating purchase requisitions, make stock re-order recommendations and reschedule open orders aligned to delivery dates.
- Planner, Material Resource would support the Manager, Planning & Forecasting and would be involved in the demand fulfillment process. These processes would involve interactions with Opco and Centers of Excellence (CoE).
- Update Bill of Material (BOM) based on the requirements
- Prepare schedule of purchase for the required material and share with Buyer
- Participate and provide inputs in operational meetings
- Set up and manage ad hoc meetings for day to day operational requirements
- Timely notification of escalations to the Manager
- Resolve escalations as per defined escalation/resolution procedures
- Participate and provide inputs on project status meetings
- Propose operational changes and provide associated user impact assessment
- Ensure effective execution of day to day operations and at the Opco and resolve operational issues
- Improve productivity and quality through leading practice initiatives
- Initiate request for creation of BOM in case it is not available
- Identify the components of product to be updated in BOM
- Perform material requirement planning on a periodic basis considering the demand and inventory level • Assist Manager, Planning & Forecasting in defining minimum-maximum stock replenishment
- Calculate the reorder point, min-max levels, safety stock and bin level
- Monitor stock level and calculate the requirements
- Supervise individual team members performance
- Allocate daily work to team members and ensure appropriate planning for back-up and leave/absenteeism
- Ensure cohesive working
- Accountable for meeting and prioritising own targets/ deadlines and those of direct reportees
- Provide information to the Manager on work accomplishments and individual / team challenges
- Lead team meetings and contribute on specialist/ technical areas
- Review performance metric dashboards on various performance metrics and provide inputs to the Manager
- Normal MTNN working conditions
- May be required to work extended hours
- Open plan office.
- First degree in Supply Chain Management or any related discipline.
- Fluent in English
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
- Experience working in a medium organization Training: Any training specific to Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
- BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND.
Planner, Material Resource (Commercial)
Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description
- Planner, Material Resource is part of the Planning & Forecasting team at the Opco and will support the demand fulfillment and planning process. Planner, Material Resource will use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) techniques with demand and inventory data to calculate requirements for materials. The role collaborates with the demand planning team in creating purchase requisitions, make stock re-order recommendations and reschedule open orders aligned to delivery dates.
- Planner, Material Resource would support the Manager, Planning & Forecasting and would be involved in the demand fulfillment process. These processes would involve interactions with Opco and Centers of Excellence (CoE).
- Update Bill of Material (BOM) based on the requirements
- Prepare schedule of purchase for the required material and share with Buyer
- Participate and provide inputs in operational meetings
- Set up and manage ad hoc meetings for day to day operational requirements
- Timely notification of escalations to the Manager
- Resolve escalations as per defined escalation/resolution procedures
- Participate and provide inputs on project status meetings
- Propose operational changes and provide associated user impact assessment
- Ensure effective execution of day to day operations and at the Opco and resolve operational issues
- Improve productivity and quality through leading practice initiatives
- Initiate request for creation of BOM in case it is not available
- Identify the components of product to be updated in BOM
- Perform material requirement planning on a periodic basis considering the demand and inventory level
- Assist Manager, Planning & Forecasting in defining minimum-maximum stock replenishment
- Calculate the reorder point, min-max levels, safety stock and bin level
- Monitor stock level and calculate the requirements
- Supervise individual team members performance
- Allocate daily work to team members and ensure appropriate planning for back-up and leave/absenteeism
- Ensure cohesive working
- Accountable for meeting and prioritising own targets/ deadlines and those of direct reportees
- Provide information to the Manager on work accomplishments and individual / team challenges
- Lead team meetings and contribute on specialist/ technical areas
- Review performance metric dashboards on various performance metrics and provide inputs to the Manager
- Normal MTNN working conditions
- May be required to work extended hours
- Open plan office
- HND/First Degree in Supply Chain Management or any related discipline
- Fluent in English
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
- Experience working in a medium organization Training: Any training specific to Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage
Manager, Planning and Forecasting
Job Description
- Manager, Planning & Forecasting is part of the Planning & Fulfillment team at the Opco and would lead the Demand planning and forecasting process. Demand planning and forecasting management covers demand forecasting, demand planning and sales and operational planning processes for trading stocks and assets. These processes would involve interactions with Opco BP and Centers of Excellence (CoE).
- Manager, Planning & Forecasting would support the Senior Manager, Planning & Fulfillment and supervise the Planner, Demand and Planner, Material Resource.
- Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing Sales & Distribution Processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
- Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimisation, etc.), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in Divisional budget year-on-year.
- Monitor changes to SCM related statutory, regulatory, legal compliances and update MTN checklist. This includes compliance with Safety Health and Environment (SHE) regulation, imports, Foreign Exchange Control Documentations (FECDs), input and output taxes and managing landed costs.
- Develop policies and procedures for implementing distribution strategy (customise to physical local conditions)
- Ad hoc and Operational Meetings
- Set up /participate in ad hoc and operational meetings
- Report at process and functional level
- Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery
- Escalate issues that will result in significant time, scope, employee/client or cost impact if not resolved
- Manage and provide solutions to issues that require formal resolution
- Set up and manage project status meetings
- Review and identify key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions
- Sign-off / make decisions regarding operational changes
- Review performance of CoE against agreed KPIs and their compliance to SLAs and reverse SLAs
- Create and monitor plan for continuous improvement
- Review performance of CoE Reporting
- Review reports on a monthly basis from CoE relating to progress made within the sub-division and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
- Review reports on specific projects as per the defined timelines
- Source, induct, and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelines
- Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions where necessary
- Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the team
- Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implementable performance review program
- Develop and implement a training plan in order to build and develop skills within the team
- Performance manage resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessary
- Actively participate in leadership team and develop skills of own team
- Promote an ‘MTN centric’ and a ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance
- Serve the Division’s internal customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
- Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviours and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
- Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.
- Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score.
- Plan and manage supplier relationship with Distribution Company and customer relationships.
- Guide and direct vendors and third parties in achieving MTN Opco objectives
- Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external suppliers.
- Coordinate, coach and influence external partners and essential support departments across MTNN’s business units to deliver a seamless pre-sales and post-sales service experience.
- Participate in contract reviews; manage customer service issues with service providers and review the operations of the service providers, at intervals
- Make certain service providers adhere to standard procedures as well as properly executes the agreed terms and conditions.
- Coordinate with relevant authorities (internal / external) to obtain approval and ruling within the due date
- Escalate sensitive issues in a timely manner
- Collaborate with CoE to develop and implement demand planning and management strategies Review and approve demand forecast
- Prepare demand plan for trading stock and assets
- Review forecasting errors and prepare resolution plan for refining errors
- Monitor forecasting performance
- Review variance analysis reports and identify corrective actions to resolve variance
- Liaison with relevant stakeholders and conduct sales and operational planning review meetings
- Prepare sales and operational plan in collaboration with internal stakeholders, stakeholders at Opcos and aggregate the procurement requirement
- Assist in identifying potential supply constraints, risks and issues
- Monitor sales and operational planning
- Normal MTNN working conditions
- May be required to work extended hours
- First Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline
- Fluent in English
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience which includes:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising/managing others
- Experience working in a medium to large organization
- Supply Chain Management experience
- Vendor management Experience
- Working experience in Oracle Training:
- CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- CBAP(Certified Business Analysis Professional)
- SCOR-P (Supply Chain Operations Reference Model – Professional)
- BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND.
Manager, Order Management
Job Type: permanent
Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Job Description / Responsibilities
- Manager Order Management is part of the Planning & Fulfillment team at the Opco supporting the Customer Order Management processes.
- The Customer Order Management process covers sales to MTN Dealers/Distributors, MTN Owned Stores, and Direct Shipment to Customers (Bulk Orders). It also covers management of customer master data including customer catalogue and order prices.
- These processes would involve interactions as well as direct interaction with MTN customers i.e. dealers and distributors.
- Manager, Order Management is supported by Supervisor and Clerk to perform order management activities at the Opco.
- Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing Sales & Distribution Processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
- Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimisation, etc.), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in Divisional budget year-on-year.
- Assist department in conducting demand planning, develop budgets for the upcoming year and implement plans to achieve the desired targets.
- Serve the Division’s internal customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
- Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviours and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
- Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.
- Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score.
- Approve request for creation of customer data
- Approve all price updates prior to submission to Master data team
- Liaise with master data team for any updates/amendments to data regarding customer master data updates
- Ensure all customer records are up to date and ensure all customers have valid agreements- review annually
- Ensure customers receive correct promotions/ pricing/ discounts
- Validate customer creation or master updates including updates to price masters
- Oversee liaison with Master Data Management Team and CoE for Customer Master Data related information / queries
- Focus on improving and maintaining customer relationship
- Support Senior Manager, Planning & Fulfillment in development of corrective actions or improvement initiatives based on customer order report reviews
- Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external suppliers.
- Coordinate, coach and influence external partners and essential support departments across MTNN’s business units to deliver a seamless pre-sales and post-sales service experience.
- Build and maintain productive relationship with key regional stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient regional stock availability and distribution and deal with related issues and problems.
- Review and release customer orders based on assigned delegation of authority
- Validate applicable restrictions or promotions on items to customers at the time of release of customer order
- Manage credit limits assigned to the customers and ensure orders are within credit limit
- Review credit limits to ensure credit worthiness- consider insurance cover for customers if applicable
- Monitor SLAs for customer order processing and take corrective action, where required to ensure compliance with SLAs
- Cancel orders - ensure reasons provided for cancelled orders are reasonable
- Review the status of order on a periodic basis and analyse the reason for delay/open orders
- Authorize any amendments to orders where Delegation of Authority is applicable
- Hold discussions/escalations with relevant departments to ensure orders are processed/ dispatched in a timely manner
- Take corrective measures in case orders are not processed within defined SLA
- Liaise with customers to resolve any query/issues with related to customer order
- Normal MTNN working conditions
- May be required to work extended hours
- First Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management or Finance or any related discipline
- Fluent in English
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience which includes; minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising/managing others
- Experience working in a medium to large organization
- Experience in warehouse/ order management / inventory management
- Experience dealing with customers (service industry)
- Working knowledge of Oracle
- Knowledge of customer database management principles
- Knowledge of customer order fulfillment, customer delivery, determining availability, etc.
- Understanding of process for booking, tracking and monitoring of orders Training
- Enterprise system knowledge
- Financial management skills
- Transport Management systems
- BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND
Manager, Inventory Management
Job description
- Responsible for accuracy and completeness of the ERP Inventory/WIP General ledger and Inventory sub-ledger system as well as providing information and support regarding inventory
- Provide financial/ budget related support to Logistics.
- Reconciliation of all Inventory accounts.
- Ensure Inventory financial process comply with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standard) Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing Sales & Distribution Processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
- Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimisation, etc.), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in Divisional budget year-on-year.
- Ensure accuracy and general ledger reconciliation of all Inventory and WIP accounts Conduct Oracle closing process for month-end and maintain efficient operation for all inventory accounts and transactions.
- Ensure all balance sheet reconciling items are resolved on a timely basis.
- Ensures proper valuation of Inventory in accordance to relevant accounting standards
- Review WIP status at month-end and ensure agreement to information on Promasys prior to submitting assets for movement to final fixed assets register and subsequent depreciation.
- Provide age analysis information to finance fixed assets for calculation of impairment provision
- Manage logistics unit statutory external audit process
- Re-allocate expenses wrongly charged within and between cost centres.
- Prepare OPEX budget forecast for logistics and Network CAPEX inventory forecast for company
- Ensure appropriate and accurate inventory information in the IFS system. That includes the managing of IFS in terms of setup, user utilization and flow of information into the general ledger for reconciliation purposes.
- Ensure maintenance of oracle perpetual inventory system and periodic analysis of sub ledger information.
- Monitor stock counts at primary warehouses and regional warehouses to ensure that stock quantities are accurate, stock count procedures are complied with and assist in processing claims/recovery for stock losses.
- Implement the company inventory policies and procedure in accordance with MTN accounting policy and IFRS
- Oversee and ensure that all receiving paperwork is in order and match the quantity, type, size and style loaded
- Supervise correctness of cycle counts ensure physical inventory of all goods and materials is reconciled to Oracle
- Prepare monthly consolidated stock count reports, analyse variances and provide solution to variances identified.
- Ensure prompt processing of authorised Material requisition form received from internal /external clients
- Provide Logistics support to project managers and Site Build Contractors on achieving roll out target.
- Manage equipment warranty claim process
- Manage the utilisation of OPEX budget for logistics department
- Oversee monthly logistics management report
- Ensure improved control through implementation of EAM/Fixed Assets/ Logistics agreed PPP
- Ensure accuracy and correctness of inventory Database
- Normal MTNN working conditions May be required to work extended hours
- First degree in Accounting or a Finance related discipline
- Fluent in English
- Relevant qualification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience which includes, minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation, with experience in supervising/managing others
- Experience working in a medium to large organization
- Supply Chain Management experience
- Vendor management Experience
- Working experience in Oracle Training
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- Logistics and Supply chain management
- Project Management.
Rivers State To Close 5000 Unapproved Secondary Schools
The Rivers State government says it has
concluded plans to ban all unapproved schools operating in the state
with effect from September this year.
State Commissioner for Education,
Prof. Kaniye Ebeku disclosed this when he led members of the Rivers state House of Assembly Committee on Education on an inspection of ongoing rehabilitation work at Government Girls Secondary School, Rumuokwuta in company of officials of the state Ministry of Education.
Prof. Ebeku said about five thousand illegal private schools are operating in the state.
He said that publications will be done in both National and local papers in the coming days with the full names of the affected schools.
According to Ebeku, “We found that there are so many unapproved quacks schools operating in the state and this is not acceptable for many reasons. They deliver poor quality education and because they are operating underground they are
not paying required taxes as legitimate approved organizations.
“We would not want this to continue anymore which is why we want them seize operations.”
Chairman of Rivers State House of
Assembly Committee on Education, Farah Dagogo pledged the commitment of the state
lawmakers to partner the state
ministry of education to ensure the maintenance of all schools infrastructure currently under
rehabilitation by the Rivers State
government.
Dagogo said the Assembly will help to sustain the maintenance of infrastructure in the Education sector of the state.
State Commissioner for Education,
Prof. Kaniye Ebeku disclosed this when he led members of the Rivers state House of Assembly Committee on Education on an inspection of ongoing rehabilitation work at Government Girls Secondary School, Rumuokwuta in company of officials of the state Ministry of Education.
Prof. Ebeku said about five thousand illegal private schools are operating in the state.
He said that publications will be done in both National and local papers in the coming days with the full names of the affected schools.
According to Ebeku, “We found that there are so many unapproved quacks schools operating in the state and this is not acceptable for many reasons. They deliver poor quality education and because they are operating underground they are
not paying required taxes as legitimate approved organizations.
“We would not want this to continue anymore which is why we want them seize operations.”
Chairman of Rivers State House of
Assembly Committee on Education, Farah Dagogo pledged the commitment of the state
lawmakers to partner the state
ministry of education to ensure the maintenance of all schools infrastructure currently under
rehabilitation by the Rivers State
government.
Dagogo said the Assembly will help to sustain the maintenance of infrastructure in the Education sector of the state.
Thursday 27 April 2017
JAMB To Save N5bn From CBT; Holds Mock Exam On Saturday
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has said that the
Computer-Based Test adopted in the forthcoming Unified Tertiary
Matriculation Examination (UTME) would save the examination body about
N5 billion.
Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede stated this Tuesday at a press briefing on the training of its examination officials in Abuja.
Oloyede noted that under his watch, JAMB would deploy cost-effective measures to deliver on its statutory mandate.
“We have tried our best as much as we can, taking efficiency as the watchword as far as the conduct of examination is concerned because we believe this country deserve the best.
All we have been trying to do is to do things that will not make Nigeria inferior in the comity of examination bodies. All we’ve been trying to do is to find the most efficient way to conduct our examinations,” Oloyede said.
“Instead of spending billions on our examinations, we can spend millions and achieve better results. That is all I have been struggling to do, to make sure that instead of collecting N7 billion and spending N6.8 billion in the conduct of examination, we should be able to save at least N5 billion,” he stressed.
While noting that there are skepticism on the part of some Nigerians about the workings of new innovations, the Registrar said he is optimistic of taking JAMB to the next level, regardless of challenges.
“Yes, some people argue that in Nigeria, there are many variables that you cannot determine. I have strong faith in this country and I believe that whatever works in normal places will work in Nigeria,” he added.
On the 2017 UTME slated to begin on May 13, Oloyede said his team is prepared to conduct a hitch-free examination across all centres of the country. “I and my colleagues in JAMB management have tried our best and have prepared as much as we can. We also believe in our partners, MTN and Airtel which are our two service providers in the conduct of this examination and I want to appeal to them to see this as a national assignment.”
On the antics of fifth columnists bent on pulling him down, Oloyede said he’s fully aware of their mission, noting that only recently; they accused the Board of ‘poor planning and incompetence.’ But for us, what we are out to do is to give the best of our services to this great nation of ours. I need not be the Registrar of JAMB if there would be no change positively.”
He added that the CBT which was adopted a few years ago was actually his initiative while holding sway as Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin. “CBT started at the University of Ilorin in 2007 and by the grace of God, I was the Vice Chancellor who started it. When JAMB was to start the CBT, it was my Deputy Vice Chancellor who was invited to deliver a lecture on ‘The Roadmap to CBT: The University of Ilorin Example.’”
Meanwhile, the mock test earlier shelved by JAMB is set to hold this Saturday 29th April, 2017 and Oloyede said he’s optimistic the challenges which scuttled the initial exercise would be taken care of this time.
Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede stated this Tuesday at a press briefing on the training of its examination officials in Abuja.
Oloyede noted that under his watch, JAMB would deploy cost-effective measures to deliver on its statutory mandate.
“We have tried our best as much as we can, taking efficiency as the watchword as far as the conduct of examination is concerned because we believe this country deserve the best.
All we have been trying to do is to do things that will not make Nigeria inferior in the comity of examination bodies. All we’ve been trying to do is to find the most efficient way to conduct our examinations,” Oloyede said.
“Instead of spending billions on our examinations, we can spend millions and achieve better results. That is all I have been struggling to do, to make sure that instead of collecting N7 billion and spending N6.8 billion in the conduct of examination, we should be able to save at least N5 billion,” he stressed.
While noting that there are skepticism on the part of some Nigerians about the workings of new innovations, the Registrar said he is optimistic of taking JAMB to the next level, regardless of challenges.
“Yes, some people argue that in Nigeria, there are many variables that you cannot determine. I have strong faith in this country and I believe that whatever works in normal places will work in Nigeria,” he added.
On the 2017 UTME slated to begin on May 13, Oloyede said his team is prepared to conduct a hitch-free examination across all centres of the country. “I and my colleagues in JAMB management have tried our best and have prepared as much as we can. We also believe in our partners, MTN and Airtel which are our two service providers in the conduct of this examination and I want to appeal to them to see this as a national assignment.”
On the antics of fifth columnists bent on pulling him down, Oloyede said he’s fully aware of their mission, noting that only recently; they accused the Board of ‘poor planning and incompetence.’ But for us, what we are out to do is to give the best of our services to this great nation of ours. I need not be the Registrar of JAMB if there would be no change positively.”
He added that the CBT which was adopted a few years ago was actually his initiative while holding sway as Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin. “CBT started at the University of Ilorin in 2007 and by the grace of God, I was the Vice Chancellor who started it. When JAMB was to start the CBT, it was my Deputy Vice Chancellor who was invited to deliver a lecture on ‘The Roadmap to CBT: The University of Ilorin Example.’”
Meanwhile, the mock test earlier shelved by JAMB is set to hold this Saturday 29th April, 2017 and Oloyede said he’s optimistic the challenges which scuttled the initial exercise would be taken care of this time.
Tension as Covenant University Suspends 200 Students for Ignoring Easter Service to Read
Covenant University has suspended over 200 students for missing its just concluded Easter ‘Youth Alive’ programme.
According to Punch the students were placed on compulsory suspension for not being part of the retreat.
“We were going for the services in the morning and night and people were getting tired of it because we were also preparing for exams. So, the Vice- Chancellor got angry and ordered that those who missed the services be sanctioned," a 400 Level student said.
“Some were suspended for four weeks and those who had missed eight services for the four days got a year.”
A 300-level student added that some of them have been prevented from sitting for exams and they had no means of protesting the sanctions, which he said was ‘unfair.
“The mood in school is really tensed. Though students are not protesting but they are angry because you are preparing for an exam you’re not sure you will sit for, until the paper starts.
“They stopped me from sitting for a paper last week because I did not go for a service and I don’t know if I will be allowed in today either.”
The school management is yet to address the issue.
According to Punch the students were placed on compulsory suspension for not being part of the retreat.
“We were going for the services in the morning and night and people were getting tired of it because we were also preparing for exams. So, the Vice- Chancellor got angry and ordered that those who missed the services be sanctioned," a 400 Level student said.
“Some were suspended for four weeks and those who had missed eight services for the four days got a year.”
A 300-level student added that some of them have been prevented from sitting for exams and they had no means of protesting the sanctions, which he said was ‘unfair.
“The mood in school is really tensed. Though students are not protesting but they are angry because you are preparing for an exam you’re not sure you will sit for, until the paper starts.
“They stopped me from sitting for a paper last week because I did not go for a service and I don’t know if I will be allowed in today either.”
The school management is yet to address the issue.
Wednesday 26 April 2017
Photos From The KSU Protest On The Closure Of All Tertiary Institutions In Kogi
Kogi State Students under the axis of Joint Campus Committee (NANS)
protest the cloesure of all tertiary institutions in the state.
We have blocked the popular ganaja junction.
The Kogi state university students union acting president president, Edogbo Anthony, alongside the NANS joint campus committee chairman, Hussein Attaja has today staged a protest against the over 3 months strike embarked upon by the lecturers and staffs of Kogi state tertiary institutions.
The students have come out in their numbers to demonstrate their grievances in a peaceful March around the state capital
We have blocked the popular ganaja junction.
The Kogi state university students union acting president president, Edogbo Anthony, alongside the NANS joint campus committee chairman, Hussein Attaja has today staged a protest against the over 3 months strike embarked upon by the lecturers and staffs of Kogi state tertiary institutions.
The students have come out in their numbers to demonstrate their grievances in a peaceful March around the state capital
Tuesday 25 April 2017
GCE Registration Begins On Friday, 28th April – WAEC
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has announced that
registration for the General Certificate Examination (GCE) 2017 for
private candidates starts on Friday, 28th April.
This was disclosed via the examination body official tweeter handle, @waecnigeria.
It reads: “This is to inform intending candidates for the WASSCE for private candidates 2017 that registration begins on Friday this week.
“Candidates are expected to pay a registration fee of thirteen thousand, nine hundred fifty naira N13,950 at any of the approved bank or any accredited agents to obtain the registration pin and information VCD.
“Normal registration period is from Friday April 28 to June 28. After obtaining registration pin, candidates should log on to www.waeconline.org for registration.
“Candidates should also note that the registration procedure has been designed to accommodate biometric features that will be used for validation at the exam center.
“Candidates who wish to register for the exam after the close of entries can be accommodated as ” walk-in-candidates” provided they register 24hours to the start of the paper(s) they intend to write.
“The “walk-in-candidates” fee is twenty five thousand naira, N25,000.”
This was disclosed via the examination body official tweeter handle, @waecnigeria.
It reads: “This is to inform intending candidates for the WASSCE for private candidates 2017 that registration begins on Friday this week.
“Candidates are expected to pay a registration fee of thirteen thousand, nine hundred fifty naira N13,950 at any of the approved bank or any accredited agents to obtain the registration pin and information VCD.
“Normal registration period is from Friday April 28 to June 28. After obtaining registration pin, candidates should log on to www.waeconline.org for registration.
“Candidates should also note that the registration procedure has been designed to accommodate biometric features that will be used for validation at the exam center.
“Candidates who wish to register for the exam after the close of entries can be accommodated as ” walk-in-candidates” provided they register 24hours to the start of the paper(s) they intend to write.
“The “walk-in-candidates” fee is twenty five thousand naira, N25,000.”
2017 UTME: How To Confirm Your JAMB UTME 2017 Registration
Here is a post which is going to give you an easy step by step guide on
how to confirm your 2017 JAMB registration. This post is to help those
who want to be sure they have completed the registration process.
As we all know, the JAMB 2017 registration process is set to come to an end on the 5th of May, 2017. It is very important for candidates to be sure that they have been fully registered before this date, and also confirm there is no problem with their registration details.
The best way to confirm if you have fully registered for the 2017 JAMB UTME examinations is via an Email from the JAMB portal. Though, for so many reason you might not want to depend on this mail, and in truth not everyone gets this confirmation mail, as sometimes emails fail to be delivered.
When is the JAMB UTME 2017 re-printing of slips going to begin
Many candidates have been in search of this information, and it is no surprise. The re-printing was originally scheduled to begin on the 25th of April 2017, but that date is not realistic any longer. Since registration is set to continue till the 5th of May, 2017, one should expect the re-printing process to begin after. This is most likely to be on the 8th of May, 2017. Though this is only an assumption and not the official date, we are going to be updating once the information is officially released.
Step by step guide to Confirm your JAMB 2017 Registration
Follow the procedures below….
1. Visit the official JAMB UTME portal at
www.jamb.org.ng .
2. Login with your email address and password.
3. Click on “My Usage”
4. Check the column that says “RESOURCE” to see if a role for “2017 Registration” or something close to that is written there.
5. You can also check to see if a JAMB Registration number has been assigned to you.
Thats all.
As we all know, the JAMB 2017 registration process is set to come to an end on the 5th of May, 2017. It is very important for candidates to be sure that they have been fully registered before this date, and also confirm there is no problem with their registration details.
The best way to confirm if you have fully registered for the 2017 JAMB UTME examinations is via an Email from the JAMB portal. Though, for so many reason you might not want to depend on this mail, and in truth not everyone gets this confirmation mail, as sometimes emails fail to be delivered.
When is the JAMB UTME 2017 re-printing of slips going to begin
Many candidates have been in search of this information, and it is no surprise. The re-printing was originally scheduled to begin on the 25th of April 2017, but that date is not realistic any longer. Since registration is set to continue till the 5th of May, 2017, one should expect the re-printing process to begin after. This is most likely to be on the 8th of May, 2017. Though this is only an assumption and not the official date, we are going to be updating once the information is officially released.
Step by step guide to Confirm your JAMB 2017 Registration
Follow the procedures below….
1. Visit the official JAMB UTME portal at
www.jamb.org.ng .
2. Login with your email address and password.
3. Click on “My Usage”
4. Check the column that says “RESOURCE” to see if a role for “2017 Registration” or something close to that is written there.
5. You can also check to see if a JAMB Registration number has been assigned to you.
Thats all.
Full Summary Of JAMB Recommended Novel “In Dependence” By Sarah Ladipo
Analysis of the novel 'IN DEPENDENCE by Sarah Ladipo Manyika's
Short Summary
In Dependence tells the story of Tayo Ajayi, a Nigerian man who gets a scholarship to study at Oxford in the 1960s, and Vanessa Richardson, the daughter of an ex-colonial officer. While it is a story of their love which spans from 1963 to 1998, it's way more than that. It's also a story about Nigeria, its independence and the changes that occur in the country post-independence - the Biafran war, the first coup and the numerous countercoups, military dictatorships, the brief return to civilian rule, exile of Nigerians, and towards the end of the book the eventual return to democracy. There are also issues of race, racism and cultural differences. We see Tayo, Vanessa, as well as a host of other characters, live their lives amidst all these issues.
Tayo is an intelligent man but he always seems to do wrong. He tries to do the right thing, never wants to hurt anyone but in the end he does, especially the women in his life - and there are quite a number of women in his life that he hurts.
Vanessa, on the other hand, dreams of being a journalist writing on African issues, marrying Tayo and moving with him to Nigeria to start a new life. Unfortunately life gets in the way and a host of things prevent most of her dreams from coming true. She does end up living one of her dreams - being a world renowned journalist on African issues.
Tayo and Vanessa end up living their lives independent of each other but no matter what they did, and where they were, the thoughts and love they had for each other lingered on (even though the other didn't necessarily know). I guess love really does stand the test of time.
Summary of Each Chapter Of JAMB Novel For 2017 UTME- In Dependence By Sarah Mayinka
Chapter One
Tayo is the first Nigeria to receive a scholarship to study at Balliol College, Oxford. He visits his relatives in the village of Ibadan before travelling the next day to uncle kayode's house, another relative in Lagos.
On the day he sets to sail, his parents, headmaster, some of his teachers and other Lagos-based relatives stands at the Lagos port to bid him goodbye.
Chapter Two
Tayo describes his journey through the seas and the warm reception he gets at England in a letter to his father. He mentions his new friends at the college and explains in details his perception of things in his new environment.
His father replies promptly, giving him precise report on the state of affairs in the family and the country.
Chapter Three
Mr. and Mrs. Barker, Tayo's older friends invites Tayo and Africans for a drink party in their home. There he formally meet Christine Arinze with whom he develops a casual relationship.
Chapter Four
Vanessa attends a party with her friends. There, she meets Charlie and Mehul. She gets drunk and wakes up the next morning with a splitting headache. Vanessa takes up her pen to write an article for the school magazine but changes her mind to write to her friend Jane instead.
Chapter Five
In attendance for the West Africa Society meeting is Tayo, his friends and other college students. After the meeting, he introduce himself to Vanessa Richardson who is also in attendance.
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Inspite of being a trifle jealous of Tayo and Vanessa's chit, Christine invites him over to her place. She tells him about how she is struggling to maintain her academic excellence amongst other things. He console her and assures her that she will excel like she's always done.
Chapter Six
Tayo and Vanessa goes for a walk in the direction of the meadows. They talk on various issues ranging from Malcolm X's visit to oxford to Tayo's father's duties during colonial admission as well as Vanessa's father and grandfather's involvement in colonial services.
They outrun each other to a country pub where they bought drinks. They leave early because two men spill their drinks and Vanessa declines Tayo's offer of another one.
Chapter Seven
Vanessa goes back home for the Christmas holiday. She receive a not so warm welcome from her family as the atmosphere between her parents is strangely cold. At dinner, she has a misunderstanding with her father about his inviting apartheid friend to the Christmas party her African friends will also attend.
Chapter Eight
Tayo arrives Aberleigh, Vanessa's home in London for the Christmas party. Aside from being mistaken for a servant by one of mr. Richardson's friend, everything else goes smoothly.
Vanessa visit Tayo in the room he is spending the night in. They talk briefly on the demeanor of her parents and Tayo discuss his mother at Vanessa's prompting.
Chapter Nine
Tayo and Vanessa spend everyday of the week together and on Friday, she bring him daffodils to brighten up his room. Tayo shares one of his family photograph with Vanessa and the latter makes assessment of each member herself.
Vanessa on the other hand shares her worries about being on African correspondent considering her British lineage. Tayo reassures her that Africa needs good journalist; British or African can then pull her close for a dance.
Chapter Ten
Tayo and Vanessa spends Easter in Paris' with Simon and Nima. Tayo gets his first writing journal from Vanessa where he documents their stay in Paris from the first day. There, they live the Bohemian life - all four of them. A day before the completion of their holiday, Tayo gets a telegram that Christine is dead. While Tayo grieves for her, he also blames himself for not being sensitive enough to her needs as a friend.
Chapter Eleven
Vanessa and her family visits France to the Bastille holiday. Jane, Uncle Anthony, Mr and Mrs. Murdoch joins them in France. They engage in conflicting talks considering Uncle Anthony and Mr. Richardson's ever opposing views. Later that night, Jane confess to sleeping with Uncle Tony on their way home from the train station and Venessa also tells Jane about her relationship with Tayo.
Chapter Twelve
Vanessa writes to Tayo describing the weather in France and expresses her opinion on the margery Perham's review he is working on. Tayo replies and fondly relates his experience so far in Bradford with his cousine Tunde where those who aren't on scholarship like him have to work long hours to make end meet.
Chapter Thirteen
At Tunde's house in Brandford, London. Tunde and Yusuf decides to hold a party in honour of Gambia's independence. Yusuf and Tayo discuss the marriageability of either British or African women. The party is in full swing when Tayo finds himself pressing a lady to the wall. Suddenly he takes a punch to his jaw and a fight ensures.
A policeman arrives and takes them to the station for questioning.
Chapter Fourteen
Tayo decides against telling Vanessa the truth about his chpped tooth which he gets as a result of the fight in Bradford. He attends Yusuf's wedding with Joy, where Vanessa later joins him. On their way back, Vanessa accuses Tayo of lying about his relationship with the late Christone. Tayo tries to cajole her from her outburst but Vanessa wouldn't have none of it, so he leaves her in the carriage.
Chapter Fifteen
After their fight, Vanessa suggests they spend Christmas apart which Tayo promptly agrees to. He sets himself on a strict schedule and manages to survive alone until New Years Eve when he decides to make chicken stew. Vanessa walks in during his lousy attempt at cooking. They eventually settle their differences and spend the rest of the holiday together.
Chapter Sixteen
The New Year brings Tayo's uncle, Kayode to England. Vanessa gets to meet one of his family members and they get on so well. They discuss various topics ranging from Tayo's sporting prowess to Annais Nin, a writer of erotica. Vanessa concludes that she'll love to meet the rest of Tayo's family with Uncle as loving as that.
Chapter Seventeen
With a first-class degree and a graduate scholarship, Tayo gets a chance to speak at Bellamy Boy's School where Mr. Richardson works as a headmaster. His lecture is solely on Nigeria and it makes a big hit in the school.
Mr. Richardson invites Tayo to his office after his lecture and tells him on clear terms his views on Tayo's relationship with his daughter. Tayo returns to college sullen and Vanessa asks him what the matter is. He tells her father is not in support of their relationship to which Vanessa asks him to fight for them if he truely loves her.
Chapter Eighteen
Tayo is back in Ibadan, Nigeria due to his father's critical illness. He tries unsuccessfully to write to Vanessa due to his incessant pleading for more details of Englad. While ruminating on what to tell Vanessa in his letter, Tayo is called outside his room to hear the news of unsuccessful coup to kill Ironsi.
This leads to unrest in some parts of the country but Tayo reassures the people, telling them not to panic.
Chapter Nineteen
Tayo sends Vanessa a letter after a long while apologising for his long silence. He attributes it to his father's second heart attach, the coup d' etat and the civil war.
Vanessa leaves for Lagos after her exams, ignoring Tayo's telegram telling her not to visit yet.
After their loving reunion and Vanessa getting familliarized with the Lagos, Tayo tells Vanessa another woman is carrying his child. Vanessa, devastated, leaves.
Chapter Twenty
1970 at Dakar, Semegal, Vanessa now works as a correspondent for Reuters. She makes friend with Salamatou a Senegalese who braids her hair and teaches her the local language, Wolof.
Salamatou asks her about her love life. She touches briefly on Tayo, explaining to her that she's since move on.
Chapter Twenty One
In 1984, Tayo is a husband to Miriam and a father to Kemi. He is also an accomplished writer and a professor. One Sunday a month, they have lunch with friends at Yelwa club. There, they discuss various issues concerning the country and universities. After Lunch, Yusuf advises Tayo to limit the way he criticizes the government and Tayo tells him there's nothing to worry about.
Chapter Twenty Two
Tayo recalls how nhe ends up with Marriam and Flips through Vanessa's diary that he keeps in his drawer. Kemi, his daughter catches him unawares and chides him that he works too hard. Eventually, father tells daughter a story and they are joined by Mariam before they all go to bed.
Chapter Twenty Three
For the summer holiday, Tayo and his family decides to spend three weeks, Uncle Kayode's in Lagos his mother and other relatives in Ibadan. Despite Miriam's objection, Tayo visits an old man who serves Lord Lugard during his reign in Nigeria, instead of visting his mother in Ibadan.
On his return, he learns that his mother dies in a fatal accident while coming to Lagos to visit him and his family.
Chapter Twenty Four
Six months after the death of Tayo's mother, the coup to overthrow the democratic rulers by the millitary takes place successfully. The people's optimism quickly dies out when the millitary administration proves to be the as corrupt as the preceding rulers and this leads to lots of unrest and protests.
Admist the unrest, Miriam advises that they leaves Nigeria for England but Tayo objects claiming his loyalty to his country and wouldn't let him.
Chapter Twenty Five
In 1990, Tayo's hopes for improved educational system is dashed when a foundation that promises to help provides only second-hand books and old software programmes that can't be used due to lack of computers. Miriam and Kemi leave for England the previous year.
Chapter Twenty Six
In 1994, Tayo on his way back from his office meets soldiers who has mount up road blocks in order to inspect citizens or collect bribes. Tayo is surprised they do not ask him for money but instead they take him to the barracks for questioning. He is severely beaten and ask to stop his critical writing against the government.
Chapter Twenty Seven
Tayo meets vanessa for the first time after their break up, during his tour of England while promoting his new book on Lord Lugard. After the seminar, they both catch up on each other's lives. At the end of the evening, Tayo asks if he would kiss her but she politely declines, saying she would miss her train.
Chapter Twenty Eight
Vanessa sits at Broadwell Park reminiscing on her meeting with Tayo during his book tour. She revisit the past and dwells mostly on how she finds herself marrying Edward Barker, Tayo's friend in Oxford. Later that evening, Vanessa receives Mandelo's 'Long walk To Freedom' as a wedding present from her husband.
Chapter Twenty Nine
Tayo writes to Vanessa where he expresses himself freely like the old times. He shares his opinion on the role of artists in his letter. Vanessa earnestly implores him in her reply to be careful in his fall prey to the hands of military rulers. Tayo replies to her complaints about her failures as a mother by reasuring her she is a good mum and also tells her about his imperfections as a father and a husband.
Chapter Thirty
Vanessa drives Suleiman to the airport where he leaves for Senegal, his home country. Vanessa is heartbroken with the way they part and worries about him constantly. She bares her heart in a letter to Tayo, expressing her sadness and longing for what could have being. Eventually, she decided not to send it.
Chapter Thirty One
Vanessa visits her father, Mr. Richardson, who is now old and lives in the Carrington Home for the Elderly. With her father is murdoch and Mrs. Halliday. After the brief visit, she buys a fitting skirt in preparation to meet Tayo at the airport the next day. Unfortunately, Tayo is not on the list of those on the expected plane.
Chapter Thirty Two
On Tayo's way to the airport, his plan to visit Englad for a long while fails as he is involved in a ghasly accident orchestrated by the Nigerian military.
Chapter Thirty Three
After Tayo's survival of the accident that lost the life of his driver, Abdou, he resorts to living at Kemi's apartment in San Francisco. There she works as a nanny to fund her artistic pursuits.
Kemi sensing her father's depression suggest that he sees a therapist. Tayo promptly refuses, saying he doesn't need one. This outburst dregs up the ugly past making father and daughter exchange harsh words. Later that night, they apologize to one another.
Chapter Thirty Four
Vanessa, after the death of her father, tries to publish his manuscript. She finds out interesting news on the period of their stay in Nigeria as a family. She speculates on different twists to what leads to her mother's early departure from Nigeria. She reconciles with Suleiman, her son, who on his return to England promptly apologizes and resolves to start up a business.
Chapter Thirty Five
Tayo gets the opportunity to teach, which he does not appreciate initially but soon seems to enjoy. His legs heal completely, given to his long walks. He later recives a letter from the Nigerian president that states that he has being awarded a honoraby degree from oxford.
Chapter Thirty Six
Family and friends gather for the occasion in the Sheldonian, England. Tayo, after receiving his award joins his family while Kemi introduces herself, miriam and some other family members to Vanessa and her son. Tayo and Vanessa later steals away from the party to have an alone time.
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Themes of the novel in dependence by by Sarah Ladipo Manyika
The Theme of Love
Racism
Courage
Betrayal
Culture and Tradition
Idealism
Role of Major Characters of the novel in dependence by by Sarah Ladipo Manyika
1. Tayo
Tayo is the protagonist/main character of the novel. He is an intelligent man but he always seems to do wrong. He tries to do the right thing, never wants to hurt anyone but in the end he does, especially the women in his life - and there are quite a number of women in his life that he hurts.2. Vanessa
Vanessa, on the other hand, dreams of being a journalist writing on African issues, marrying Tayo and moving with him to Nigeria to start a new life. Unfortunately life gets in the way and a host of things prevent most of her dreams from coming true. She does end up achieving one of her dreams - being a world renowned journalist on African issues.3. Christine
Christine is the Nigerian woman that first caught Tayo’s eye. Christine is shown as an opinionated woman that does not shy away from engaging men in intellectual conversation. However, this character is killed off too quickly in the novel and the reason for her death—suicide, was not very convincing. It was hard to picture Christine as a love struck and defeated woman who would kill herself.4. Jane
Vanessa’s cousin who is quite outspoken about her sexual encounter.5. Vanessa’s Father
He was a colonial master in Nigeria before 1960. He is against Tayo marrying his daughter and has refused to accept Vanessa’s adopted half-cast son. He seemed more racial against half-casts earlier in the novel confronting Tayo about his fears for a half-cast grandchild. It was later understood that his hatred for the blacks was as a result of an affair his wife had with a black man during the colonial era.SOME IMPORTANT CHARACTERS OF THE BOOK "IN DEPENDENCE"
. Inspector Adeniyi Ajayi:
Tayo’s father who was once a court servant and an interpreter in the native administration before joining the police.Mr Jonathan Richardson:
Father of Venessa.4. Mrs Elizabeth Richardson:
Mother of Venessa.5. Mr Edward Maximilian Barker:
The one who welcomed Omotayo prior to the letter given to Tayo by Mr Faircliff.6. Headmaster Faircliff:
Tayo’s Headmaster.7. Mr Clark:
Tayo's Mathematics Teacher.8. Mr Blackburn:
British empire history teacher.9. Bisi and Remi:
Siblings of Tayo.10. Modupe:
Tayo’s Lover before going to Oxford at age 19.11. Uncle Bolu also known as Uncle B:
Tayo’s uncle who loved drinking and women. And women also loved him in return.12. Uncle Oluwakayode Ogundipe:
A Big Man in Lagos, who lived in a luxurious, a senior army officer before leaving for France to study Engineering. He was able to meet Venessa.13. Helen:
Uncle Kayode’s wife.14. Aunty Bayo:
Former girl friend of Uncle Kayode.15. Mr Lekan Olajide from Ogbomoso on a voyage.
16. Mr Ibrahim Mohammed from Kaduna on a voyage
17. Mrs Isabella Barker: An attractive young Italian woman who preferred to be called "Isabella".
18. Mr Ike Nwade: A student of History.
19. Mr Bolaji Ladipupo: A Law student.
20. Miss Christine Arinze:
A student of Modern language who later became Tayo’s girlfriend but had a misunderstanding with Tayo because he didn’t want a longtime relationship. She later on had Ike has her boyfriend. She died of drug overdose (Suicide).21. Christopher Okigbo:
A poet and Omotayo’s teacher.22. Venessa Richardson"
aka Moremi by Tayo to show her fighting spirit": Tayo’s white Lady lover.23. Gita from Kenya:
An English student.24. Pat:
A Physicist.25. Jane:
A Friend to Venessa a physicist also (whites).26. Charlie and Mehul:
(whites)27. Simon:
The president of west African Student.28. Francis:
From Ghana who was with the idea that independence came far too early for africans29. Maynes Keynes:
Venessa’s grandpa was in the colonial service Juma and Saratu? Are they cats?30. Lord Lugard:
was once the governor of Hong kong before coming to Nigeria and he also became our governor in the year 191431. Nancy Murdoch and Mr Murdoch.
32. Uncle Tony:
who had s*x with Jane.
33. Madam Pagnole.
34. Chinua Achebe:
things fall apart and No longer at Ease.35. Nkrumah:
The first president of Ghana and Senghor of Senegal Kenyatt.36. Tunde:
the cousin of Tayo who works in the bakery.37. Yusuf Abubakar:
who works in the hospital. HE believed white women were only meant for friendship but not for marriage with his genuine reasons.38. Joyce:
Yusuf’s white girlfriend who said he hasn’t heard Yusuf speak Nigerian before and then Yusuf replied her: you daft one, no one speaks Nigerian.39. Mr and Mrs winter:
across the road at Bradley40. Joy Williams:
The black WOMAN Yusuf got married to.41. Anais Nin:
The first British erotic writer.42. Nigerian coup d’etat and Biafran war.
43. Salamatou:
an hairstylist in Dakar, Senegal who died in a motor accident44. Jean Luc:
A French who had promised to marry Salamatou but ran away after he got to know she was pregnant.45. Miriam:
A nurse, whom treated Tayo’s father and got pregnant for Tayo. Got married to Tayo and gave birth to Kemi.46. Kemi:
Daughter of Tayo and Miriam47. President Shagari.
48. Mr Akin: A carver.
49. Wole Soyinka:
Okri the Booker.50. Aureol:
SHIPPING COMPANY.51. Dogun Dutse Mobile station.
52. Samir:
From Bradford.53. Suleiman:
Salamatou’s son hence Venessa’s adopted son. A Muslim he became and a drop out from Cambridge.54. Abdou:
The driver who was taken Tayo to the airport before an accident occur.55. Laurent:
Kemi’s boyfriend.56. Danjuma:
The gardener.57. Professor John
Harris: He is the man whom Kemi introduced to his father from the University.Likely Questions From Each Chapter Of JAMB Novel For 2017 UTME- In Dependence By Sarah Mayinka
Chapter One Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel In Dependence By Sarah Mayinka
1. For what purpose is Tayo travelling to England?
Ans: To take up a scholarship at Balliol College, Oxford
2. What is the name of Tayo’s school in England?
Ans: Balliol College
3. What is the significance of Tayo’s visit to relatives before embarking on his journey to England? Ans: It is their tradition
4. Through what means of transportation does Tayo travel to England?
Ans: Water
Chapter Two Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel In Dependence By Sarah Mayinka
5. Why is Tayo surprised that people do not greet each other in passing in England?
Ans: Because in Nigeria, so much value is attached to greetings
6. In what subject did Bisi receive the highest honours?
Ans: Geography
7. In the Ajayi motto, all things are expected to be done with moderation except what?
Ans: Study
Chapter Three Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answer of the novel In Dependence By Sarah Mayinka
8. Who is Mr Barker?
Ans: He His headmaster and Mr Faircliffe’s old colleague
9. What reminds Tayo of his mother in the Barkers’ house?
Ans: Isabella cooks wonderful meals in a way that reminds Tayo of his mother
10. Christine was in her third year of study when?
Ans: Tayo met her for the first Time
Chapter Four Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel In Dependence By Sarah Mayinka
11. What is Vanessa Richardson’s nationality?
Ans; English
12. What is the name of the friend that Vanessa wrote a letter to, concerning the status of women? Ans: Jane
13. The full meaning of JACARI is?
Ans: Joint Action Committee Against Racial Inequality
Chapter Five Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel In Dependence By Sarah Mayinka
14. What are Christine’s reasons for putting an end to her relationship with Tayo?
Ans: Because she was called ‘clingy’ and the fear of her boy being snatched by some woman
15. The language of fun among Tayo’s Nigerian friends is ?
Ans: Pidgin
16. What are the things that made Tayo remember home each time he is at Christine’s place?
Ans: Her cooking which reminds him of mama and the juju and highlife music she plays
Chapter Six Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel In Dependence By Sarah Mayinka
17. What is the trait that Nessa cherises in Tayo and that is absence in Charlie and Mehul?
Ans: Humility
18. What does Nessa mean by saying she has a ‘’small confession’’ to make?
Ans: She has connections to Nigeria as her father is a colonial officer over there
19. What did Tayo name Vanessa as?
Ans; Moremi
Chapter Seven Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answer of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
20. What delicacies did Vanessa’s mother make to welcome her daughter?
Ans: Chicken pie and cake
21. For what occasion did her mother ask her whom she was inviting?
Ans: Christmas party
22. Whom did Vanessa’s father invite for the occasion?
Ans: His South African racist miner friends.
Chapter Eight Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
23. How old was the Richardson’s house when Tayo attended a party there?
Ans: About 200 years
24. “We all get embarrassed by our parents”. Who said this?
Ans: Tayo
25: To whom was it said?
Ans: Vanessa's
Chapter Nine Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers
of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
26. What, according to the narrator, did Nessa admire in Tayo when she visited him in the room and saw him organizing his records in piles?
Ans: His tidiness
Chapter Ten Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers
of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
27. Where did Simon suggest that they (him, Tayo and their two girlfriends) spend Easter?
Ans: Paris
28. Christine died by------?
Ans: Suicide
29. Why did Tayo feel guilty about Christine’s death?
Ans: His refusal to respond properly to her letters and not giving her attention
Chapter Eleven Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
30. Who is the only family Tayo has in England?
Ans: Tunde
31. Why does Vanessa’s father detest Uncle Tony?
Ans: To him, he is unconventional to him and because he had the opportunity of achieving a place at Cambridge University which Vanessa’s father didn’t have
32. What qualities did the narrator ascribe to Nancy?
Ans; She is being described as having a ‘supercilious (arrogantly proud) tone and feigned generosity’
Chapter Twelve Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
33. What made Tayo realise how lucky he was for getting a scholarship at Balliol?
Ans: He witnessed the life of struggle most African students live, engaging in ridiculous and exhausting jobs such as bakery and hospital work to make ends meet
34. What do the signs: “No Dogs, No Irish, No Coloureds’’ (Africans and Indians) symbolise in the novel?
Ans: Racism
35. The least strenuous work was reserved for whom?
Ans: The English
Chapter Thirteen Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
36. Where was bathing done since there is no bathroom in Tunde’s house?
Ans; Kitchen (in tins) or public baths.
37. For what purpose(s) did Tunde throw a party in his house?
Ans: For Tayo and to celebrate Gambia’s independence
38. ‘’Nigerian women are the best’’ who said this?
Ans: Yusuf
Chapter Fourteen Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
39. Whose wedding did Tayo and Vanessa attend?
Ans: Yusuf’s
40. Joyce was expected to be the bride, but the bride turned out to be whom?
Ans: Joy
41. ‘’No! Don’t Moremi me’’ Who made this statement?
Ans: Vanessa
Fifteen Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers
of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
42. On New Year’s Eve, what happened to Tayo?
Ans: He woke up homesick
43. Where did he buy his chicken from?
Ans: The Covered Market
Chapter Sixteen Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
44. The finest hotel in Oxford is…?
Ans: Randolph Hotel
45. According to the narrative, who is Tayo’s favourite uncle?
Ans: Uncle Kayode
Chapter Seven Teen Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
46. Who invited Tayo to lead his school assembly with a lecture on Nigeria?
Ans: Mr Richardson
47. ‘’What are your intentions with my daughter?’’ Who made this statement?
Ans: Mr Richardson
48. Who sent Tayo the telegram which reads: ‘’Baba is in hospital, recovering. Return home immediately’’?
Ans: Tayo’s mother
Chapter Eighteen Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
49. What does Tayo despise Mr Richardson for?
Ans: Bigotry
50. Who is Dele?
Ans: The village drunk
Chapter Nineteen Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
51. What circumstance led to the end of Tayo and Vanessa’s relationship?
Ans: Tayo impregnated a woman
Chapter Tweenty Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
52. In this narrative, Nessa’s dreams as portrayed by the writer are…?
Ans: Writing about African art and culture
53. Who is Salamatou?
Ans: A single mother of half-caste Sulaiman
Chapter Tweentyone Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
54. In Tayo’s opinion, what are the root causes of oil corruption and a broken civil service in Nigeria? Ans: Greed and mismanagement
55. In what university was Tayo offered a job?
Ans: Birmingham University
56. Who is Miriam?
Answer: Tayo’s wife
Chapter Twenty-two Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
57. Whose diary did Tayo discover in his study?
Ans: Vanessa’s
58. Why is Miriam loved by Tayo’s family?
Ans: She nursed Tayo’s father with care when he had stroke
Chapter Twenty-three Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
59. Whose house is described as ‘Beauty in the Heart of Darkness’?
Ans: Uncle Kayode’s house
60, What is the name of the local artiste that took Tayo to the village?
Ans: Akin
Chapter Twenty-Four Likely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
61. What led to the closure of universities?
Ans: University students protest
62. For what reason is Tayo Opposed to leaving the country?
Ans: He Wanted to wait and help his students
Chapter Twenty FiveLikely JAMB UTME Questions And Answers of the novel 'In Dependence' By Sarah Mayinka
63. In order of occurrence, what are the challenges Tayo faced that made him reconsider leaving Nigeria?
Ans: The broken pipe, his house boy’s leave of him, his disappointment in the Foundation and threats to his life.
64. What was his purpose of planning to travel to New York, even though he eventually could not? Ans: To receive an award for his book
65. Why did Simon arrange a meeting for Tayo and whom did he hold it with?
Ans: To help in the possible funding of Tayo’s university
66. What was the outcome of the meeting?
Ans: Disappointment
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67. Who challenged Tayo on the road on his way home?
Ans: The soldiers
68. What reason did the soldiers give for bringing Tayo home?
Ans: They said Tayo had an accident while driving recklessly
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69. What circumstance led to the death of Nessa’s mother?
Ans: Cancer
70. What killed Tayo’s father?
Ans: Stroke
71. By what means did Tayo’s mother die?
Ans: An accident
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72. How many years of marriage did Nessa and Edward celebrate at their wedding anniversary?
Ans: 18 years
73. ‘’To the woman I love, and with whom I have walked the best 18 years of my life’’. Who made this statement?
Ans: Edward
74. To whom was the statement made?
Ans: Vanessa
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75. What is responsible for the divorce between Tayo and his wife?
Ans: Tayo took priority in his students over his wife and child
76. For what reason was Tayo detained?
Ans: For showing his students Perry Henzel’s film, The Harder They Come.
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77. What does Vanessa mean by the pick-up-your-stick-and-sandals marriage?
Ans: A kind of love story wherein two lovers who are each other’s first love do not get to marry each other but meet later in life to re-unite
78. ‘’Ah, fuck you, Mum!’’ Who said this?
Ans: Suleiman
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79. What is the name of the home in which Nessa went to check on her aged father?
Ans: The Carrington Home for the Elderly
80. For what reason did Nessa tell her father when she was going to the airport?
Ans: To meet Tayo
81. What was her father looking for before she came?
Ans: His pen
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82. What is name of Tayo’s driver?
Ans: Abdou
83. ‘’Marriage is a serious thing’’ who said this?
Ans: Tayo
84. To whom was it said?
Ans: Abdoun
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85. In what part of the U.S. did Kemi reside?
Ans: San Francisco
86. Whose money was used for Tayo’s treatment after his accident?
Ans: Miriam’s
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87. Why was Vanessa initially reluctant to publish her father’s manuscript?
Ans: The poor relationship between her and her father
88. Why did Vanessa’s mother return to England with young Vanessa, while her father remained in Nigeria?
Ans: Vanessa’s mother had an affair with their gardener, Danjuma.
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89. Tayo was employed to teach Oral histories in Northern Nigeria and the political history of West Africa in?
Ans: San Francisco.
90. ‘‘…Race is a part of the fabric of this nation. You’re either black or you’re white, and this affects every aspect of your life’’ who said this?
Ans: Kwame
91. To whom was this said?
Ans: Tayo
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92. What honorary degree did Tayo receive?
Ans: Doctorate of literature
93. Who asked Tayo and Nessa to help take a photograph of them?
Ans: A middle-aged couple
94. Did Miriam grace the occasion of Tayo’s award of honorary degree?
Ans: Yes
About the Novel
In Dependence was published in the UK in 2008; in Nigeria in 2009 and in the US in 2011. It is Sarah Ladipo Manyika’s debut novel. The novel begins in the early 1960s when Tayo Ajayi meets Vanessa Richardson, the beautiful daughter of an ex-colonial officer. Their story, which spans three continents and four turbulent decades, is that of a brave but bittersweet love affair. It is the story of individuals struggling to find their place within uncertain political times – a story of passion and idealism, courage and betrayal.Although, In Dependence can suitably pass for a love story, it is far more than that, as it also traces the journey of the political history of Nigeria; the military coups, the bad and deceitful leadership and its experimental steps towards democracy/civilian rule.
Also, it brings the social realities of Nigeria into light- a situation where the poor gets poorer everyday without any improvement. With the events surrounding Tayo’s life, Sarah Manyika brings to limelight the effects of bad governance on the country’s tertiary institutions (universities) and the ensuing massive brain drain that Africa has experienced. There are also issues of racial discrimination and cultural dichotomy and we see Tayo, Vanessa and other characters live their lives amidst these issues.
Outside the political spheres, In Dependence is Tayo and Vanessa's story of a brave but bittersweet love affair. It is the story of two people struggling to find themselves and each other - a story of passion and idealism, courage and betrayal, and the universal desire to fall, madly and deeply in love.
Furthermore, it is a convincing narrative on the price we pay for the decisions we make in our lives, whether right or wrong; and life sometimes is just about doing what makes you happy regardless of people's opinions. Unfortunately, most of African cultures reject such philosophy. For us, life is not only about the individual but also about family, relatives, communities, tradition, culture etc.
Through an authentic and objective voice, the novelist ensures that all these realities that characterize Nigeria and Africa at large are adequately portrayed in her story.
About the Author
Sarah Ladipo Manyika was raised in Nigeria and has lived in Kenya, France, and England. She holds a Ph.D from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently teaches literature at San Francisco State University. Her writing includes essays, academic papers, reviews and short stories. Her second novel, Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun was published April 1, 2016 by Cassava Republic Press (Abuja-London). Her debut novel, In Dependence was published by Legend Press (London) and Cassava Republic Press.http://literature366.blogspot.com/2017/03/analysis-of-novel-in-dependence-by.html
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