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Jamb elaborates on NIN and the use of a SIM card for registration

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Jamb elaborates on NIN and the use of a SIM card for registration

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has stated that the inclusion of a National Identity Number, NIN, as a requirement for registration by candidates seeking University admission was done to eliminate malpractice.

This was revealed by Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday during a virtual meeting with operators of Computer-based Centers in Abuja on the guidelines for successful candidate registration.

Professor Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar, stated that the inclusion of NIN is not only for malpractice prevention but also for candidate security, citing the need to instil civic responsibility in candidates.

“We don’t even need the candidate’s name; we just need the NIN. We will then do the necessary to pull the candidate’s data, and the process will proceed from there.”

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“It’s for security reasons; for us at our small level it helps us to avoid impersonation but there is a bigger picture of insecurity in the country and we know that many of this problem we have is because we have identification problem, we cannot identify every citizen, where he is and what he is doing.

“Government is trying to ensure that we have some strategy for improving the security system and of course if those who are coming into the tertiary institution are exposed to this basic civil responsibility, it will be good to develop a culture of accountability because accountability starts from being identified.” JAMB Registrar said.

Prof. Ishaq elaborated on what the Examination Board is doing to accommodate candidates who do not have SIM cards, stating that the board is seeking a waiver for such applicants from the NCC and the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.

Prof Ishaq also stated that applicants must use SIM cards that have not previously been used for a JAMB application. He stated that the SIM cards that applicants must use must be SIM cards that have not previously been used for a JAMB application.

“We have informed the National Communication Commission (NCC), approached the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, and we are hopeful that we will be granted a waiver, subject to the conditions we must ensure the candidates meet,” the JAMB boss stated.

Not all of the candidates are without Simcard; in fact, 80 percent of the candidates already have one; we are talking about the remaining 20%, and if we are fortunate enough to secure the minister’s waiver through the NCC, we will go ahead and ensure full compliance with the conditions, because it is in our best interests as a nation that those things that are put in place are allowed to protect a citizen. Oloyede explained.

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GRE SUBJECT TEST program

GRE Subject Test program is one of the major alternatives of English proficiency test which some schools have made a requirement in some country. It is majorly a requirement for admission into most graduate courses in the applicable schools and institution. Obviously, it is one out of many English proficiency test requirement, as such it is also an alternative to other proficiency test examination.

GRE SUBJECT TEST

Generally, from past experience individuals under different field write same examination and subjects at the period of conducting the examination. As such your area of study and location does not apply to your subject in GRE Test Examination. Thus, the notable GRE Test program subjects applicable in the examinations are mostly general papers. It includes the following:

  • Analytic writing on a given topic
  • Verbal reasoning and
  • Quantitative Reasoning

GRE SUBJECT TEST: COST

As at the time of this article, the cost of GRE TEST starts from $205. However, this may defer from one location to the other. Thus, it is best to determine the cost of registering and writing GRE from your country. It may be costlier from your location but the least is $205.

How long is the GRE Test?

Most universities and institutions which requires GRE test subjects for graduate and doctorate degree studies places time limit. The essence of the time limit is to determine how long your GRE Test Certificate have lasted. As such to show how current you are with the academic activities. It is always for maximum period of five years as an acceptability duration for all GRE Test certificate. After which it may not be used for academic activities again.

How to prepare for GRE test

There is no expressly known ways to get yourself equipped for the GRE subject Test examinations than smart studies. This is however, achievable via reading general related articles and papers on the various areas of the test. As already known the areas includes Analytic writing, verbal reasoning and Quantitative reasoning. It is always in the best interest to get materials in relations to such and get reading. Also, get necessary pdf files on the GRE test Practice, past questions and others. Continuously practice them and remember to keep to time and put yourself in the known examination environment.

Is seeking GRE Test Professionals necessary in preparing for GRE Test

Ideally, seeking the necessary guidance from a GRE Test professional can be of a very necessary starting point.

Who is a GRE Test professional?

Professionals in the area of GRE Test are referred to as expert with knowledge of how best to scale through in GRE Test. They can impact you with their years of experience and knowledge. In return you have the opportunity of asking much questions concerning the GRE test and how pass very well in all the subjects therein.

Duration and time for GRE Test Exams

Generally, the exams are for 3 hours and 45minutes schedule. However, it has three break intervals after each subject. The break of each subject differs, ranging from one-minute break to 10 minutes break after each section of the exam subject.

Who is eligible to write GRE Subject Test

Ordinarily, there is no criteria to apply and write GRE subject Test. It generally, come as a matter of necessities for individuals from different countries needing it for further studies. As such anybody from anywhere can apply and write provided there is one of the centers close to you. Individuals wishing to apply for masters and PhDs in USA, Canada and many other Countries mostly need it. Visit the GRE Test official website to get update on the current GRE Test centers close to your location.

How to Apply for GRE subject Test

To apply for the GRE Test, it is simple and straight.  Kindly visit the official website and fill in the necessary details. Equally, make the necessary payment when you get to that stage. Pick date for your exams and watch same closely for possible change if any. Always check email address for update.

 

 

 

 

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El-Rufai vows not to pay ransom if Son kidnapped, Prays he makes heaven instead

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El-Rufai vows not to pay ransom if Son kidnapped, Prays he makes heaven instead

Governor Nasir El-Rufai vows not to pay ransom if Son kidnapped, or for the release of any kidnapped victim in the state. This comes after a statement from previous interviews where he said categorically that said kidnappers do not deserve to live and should all be wiped out.

El-Rufai said that even though his son is kidnapped, he would not pay a ransom. I’d rather pray for him to go to heaven than pay any ransom, the governor said during a radio interview in Kaduna.

He reiterated that he has cautioned his family members to be cautious to avoid being kidnapped, emphasizing that he had already made it clear to them that he will never pay a ransom for their release if any of them are kidnapped.

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“I mean it, and I will say it again, here. Even if my son is kidnapped, I will rather pray for him to make heaven instead, because I won’t pay any ransom.”

The governor has been under pressures to find and free the abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry and Mechanisation in Kaduna and went on to reiterate that the government is looking at other ways to secure their release.  He did, however, rule out paying the ransom as part of those ways being considered.

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Breaking: Nigerian Activist Yinka Odumakin is dead

According to reports reaching Izzygong; Spokesman Afenifere, Human Rights Activist, Nationalist and a true democrat Yinka Odumakin is dead.

While the circumstances of his death are still unknown, a source told Daily Trust that he died as a result of COVID-19 complications.

After the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election, Odumakin was a core member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), which fought General Sani Abacha’s rule.

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He was also a spokeswoman for the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF), an organization that represents ethnic groups from the South-West, South-South, South-East, and Middle Belt.

Odumakin, who is married to another activist, Dr Joe Odumakin, has been a vocal critic of the current administration.

He has repeatedly chastised the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for perceived bias and favouritism in the recruitment of officials to different positions.

He was also outspoken in his criticism of killers’ actions in Yorubaland.

He recently cautioned the Federal Government not to arrest Sunday Igboho, who recently gave a quit notice to Fulani herders in Ibarapa, Oyo State, and expelled the Sarkin Fulani in Igangan.

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