CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES (CES)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes at the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CES) FUTO. A. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (PGD) ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation 2. Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Business management & Entrepreneurship The PGD Entrepreneurship is designed to provide bridging / remedial training and retraining in Entrepreneurship education to prepare graduates of universities or equivalent qualifications of those who may not have first degrees in Entrepreneurship discipline to either pursue post graduate degree programmes in the fields of entrepreneurship or prepare them for life as successful entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in our technology driven economic environment. Programme to assist candidates who desire to build a career in Entrepreneurship education but do not have a good foundation in Entrepreneurship Education. On graduation holders of the diploma will be eligible to be admitted into the masters' programme in entrepreneurship. DURATION: The duration for all PGD entrepreneurship programme is twelve (12) calendar months ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT *First Degree Certificate obtained from the Federal University of Technology Owerri or any other recognised university. *HND or equivalent certificate obtained from a recognised institution acceptable to the Federal University of Technology. * Professional qualifications recognised by the Federal University of Technology Owerri. B. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Certificate course in Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation. 2. Certificate course in Youth Entrepreneurship Empowerment Certificate courses are designed for self improvement in entrepreneurship education, Growing Enterprise Leaders and Performance Enhancement in Corporate Governance and Entrepreneurship. Generally Our Certificate programmes are carefully configured for Value Reorientations, Self Dependence, Wealth Creation and Employment Generation. ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT *WASCE / GCE/ SSCE with five credits Obtained at not more than two sittings. OND or its equivalent *Any other qualifications recognised by the Federal University of Technology Owerri. PROGRAMME DURATION 1. Full time Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme will last for a minimum of 2 semesters (1 year) and a maximum of 4 semesters (2 years) 2.Part time Post graduate Diploma (PGD) programmes will last for a minimum of 4 semester (2 Years) and a maximum of six semesters (3 Years) 3. All Certificate courses will last for six months. ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILL ACQUISITION LABORATORIES ALL POST GRADUATE Diploma and Certificate students will undergo practical sessions on skill acquisition and empowerment at the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CES). Workshop / Laboratories. METHOD OF APPLICATION Application forms are obtainable from the Registrar Federal University of Technology Owerri on payment of fifteen thousand naira (N15,000) application fee for Post Graduate Diploma Programme and seven thousand naira (N7,000) for the Certificate Programme. Payment should be made in favour of Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (FUTO) at Diamond Bank. Account No: 0022643798. CLOSING DATE Completed application forms should be submitted along with evidence of payment application fee to the Registrar FUTO on or before the close of work on Tuesday June 30th 2015. Lectures commence on July 1, 2015. SIGNED REGISTRAR

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Vacancy in FUTO Micro Finance Bank

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI FUTO MICROFINANCE BANK NIGERIA LIMITED JOB VACANCY FUTO Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limitedlocated in Federal University of Technology, Owerri invites applications from suitably qualified candidate to head theInformation Technology Unitin its establishment. QUALIFICATION Information Technology The right candidate to head the I.T Unit must possess: i. SSCE/GCE O’ Level or its equivalent, Credit in five (5) subjects which must include English Language, Mathematics/ Accountancy. ii. B.Sc Degree/HND in Computer Science/Mathematics with good ICT skills. iii. A minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience with at least two (2) at a senior management level. iv. Job experience with a microfinance Bank is an added advantage. REMUNERATION The remuneration package for the post is attractive and in line with what obtains in the industry. METHOD OF APPLICATION Ten (10) copies of typewritten application with detailed curriculum vitae and credentials should be sent to: The Company Secretary C/o Office of the Registrar Federal University of Technology P.M.B. 1526 Owerri, Imo State Applications must be received within one (1) month from the date of this publication.

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FG Free Education Textbooks On Sale In Abia Markets

Books acquired by the Universal Basic Education, for free distribution to pupils are on sale in the open market in Umuahia, Abia State capital.
UBE customized books are produced by the Federal Government and ought to be distributed free to pupils.
Though it is boldly marked “not for sale”, Vanguard learnt that teachers have been asking parents to go and buy the books in the open market, an action that smacks of connivance.
“Governor Orji must be mad with those involved in this illegal act,” an aggrieved father said in an interview.
A mother, who simply identified herself as Maureen, disclosed that she was given a list of books to buy for her children and paid N1,100 to acquire “Pupil Book 1 UBE Edition Learn Mathematics for Primary Schools.”
When confronted, Chief Micah Onyebuchi, ASUBEB chairman in the state, said the books which were being sold in the open market, were not meant for Abia State schools.
Onyebuchi said that all the books from UBE for the state were sent to his office directly, adding that they had been distributed to the schools in the state.
He stressed that the books were customized and not meant to be sold.
He said: “When the books are sent down to us, we stamp them with ASUBEB stamp beside the UBE/FGN not for sale and are given out to the pupils and I am sure that nobody in this office is playing pranks with the books meant to be given to pupils for free.

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SHELL SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship 2013/2014

The SHELL SPDC scholarship award scheme is open to students undergoing undergraduate education programme in all tertiary institution in Nigeria in both polytechnics and universities.
Applicants must have been admitted in the 2012/2013 academic year.
To apply for the SHELL scholarship 2013, follow this link http://www.shell.com.ng/environment-society/shell-in-the-society/education-programmes/students/scholarships/university-scholarship/online-applications/scholarship-application.html to complete your application
Deadline: Application closes 30th October, 2013.

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Babcock varsity trains naval officers

The consultancy outfit of Babcock University, Ilishan – Remo, Ogun State, Babcock Consulting is holding a two-day Maritime Management Course.
The exercise, which holds at the university premises and ends tomorrow, is in collaboration with the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association.
According to Alalade Matthew, the National President of Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association, the course is for merchant mariners including, ship officers, marine pilots, deck officers and managers in the maritime and offshore Industries. He added that organisations having shipping departmentd can also nominate their workers for the course.
A statement by the Chief Executive Officer of Babcock Consulting, Prof Dayo Alao said, Babcock University will issue participants internationally-recognised certificates at the end of the course.
He said the Law and Security School of Babcock University is the inspiration behind the training that will be declared open by the Vice Chancellor of Babcock, Prof Kayode Makinde.

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