Education
WASSCE CBT CENTRES RELIABLE, USER-FRIENDLY — WAEC
The West African Examinations Council says the centres accredited for its maiden Computer Based Test 2024 first series WASSCE for private candidates are top-notch, seamless and user-friendly.
The council’s Head, National Office, Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos.
He noted that the examination would be held from January 31 to February 17.
According to him, the process, which is specifically for private candidates at the moment, is unique, being the first time the council will be deploying the platform for the conduct of such an examination.
He explained that the council had, however, been deploying the platform to conduct aptitude tests, as well as assess schools that intended to measure the proficiency of their students in one field or the other.
“Right now, the focus is on private candidates.
“We are very prepared for the examination. We have already gotten state-of-the-art CBT-accredited centres for this examination across the country.
“The centres have very excellent facilities such as computers that will not be too slow, standby backups and power generating sets as well as personnel that will proctor the examination. They are all ready.
“The proctors are very experienced as we have given them exceptional training, specifically for the purpose of this examination.
“So, I want to assure all candidates participating in this examination, stakeholders and even the general public that there will be no failure of internet connectivity because we have fully prepared for such in every given centre.
“We will not rely on any external internet,” he said.
The WAEC boss added that there would also be a fixed power supply all through the examination, while the bandwidth for the computers was in top shape in carefully chosen centres.
According to him, the specially trained proctors will be on hand to attend to the needs of candidates, should there be any need for that.
He addressed concerns raised by some sections of the public over the possibility of the process in some parts of the country where candidates might not have first-hand knowledge on how to use the computer for the examination.
Dangut assured that there was nothing to worry about, adding that the process was easy and would by no means affect the performance of candidates.
According to him, the council will begin sensitisation about the process this week, and in addition to this, there will also be a Mock CBT for the WASSCE.
“There is going to be a mock test and it is going to be free. The sensitisation for the mock and the examination proper will be widely publicised, using print, and electronic media as well as our social media platforms.
“All of these will commence this week.
“What we have done is to sample. We have done our experiment. We have done a trial test, we have carried the candidates along, that is, this group of candidates that are out of school, as the examination is specifically for them.
“If you look at it critically, when you are out of school, you would have definitely acquired other skills, particularly the soft skills, and so, we have tried these our customers so to speak, the stakeholders, and those who want to write, cut across the strata.
“Our trial tests have been focused and centred on people who want to sit for the examination and have come out with very clean results.
“So we are going to embark on mass sensitisation to the general public, as well as open a window for those who register for the examination to log in and do the mock CBT WASSCE,” he stated.
The HNO said that there would also be a video demonstration that would accompany the sensitisation jingles, noting that it would be all-encompassing.
He noted that such would allow the candidates to practicalise, have a hands-on experience, and then, get into the examination space itself.
“Let me assure candidates that they will find the experience fascinating and thrilling.
“The system in place for this maiden CBT First series WASSCE for private candidates is very user-friendly
“This is in the sense that you can choose to use the mouse or choose to use the letters. For example, if you want to go to the next question, you just press ‘N’ and if you want to go to the previous question, you press the letter ‘P’.
“On the computer itself, it gives you very clear directions on what to do. It is very seamless, fascinating and so much fun to operate.
“I am an education enthusiast; my advice to persons, whether students or those out of school, is that they must always strive to be at their best.
“You can be at your best if you are properly groomed in academics because that is the only thing that opens the way for every other sphere of life,” he stated.
Education
1ST NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS CONFERENCE ON UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) ESSAY COMPETITION
Competition Overview:
The SDG Youth Essay Competition offers a grand prize of N1 million for the top three winners, along with free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– Open exclusively to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
2. Entry Guidelines:
– Topic:The Role of Students in Attainment of SDG4
– length: Essays should be 1500 words.
– Entry Period: Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
– Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition).
– Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
– Documentation: Typed in 1.5 line spacing, MS Word format only.
– Plagiarism: Only original content is accepted; plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Benefits:
– Prizes:
– 1st Prize: N500,000
– 2nd Prize: N300,000
– 3rd Prize: N200,000
– Winners will also receive free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Required Documents:
– Student’s Institution ID Card
– Copy of Student’s Admission Letter
– One recent passport-size photograph
– WhatsApp telephone number and email address
Application Procedure:
– All entries and submissions (essay and required documents) should be scanned and sent to nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org before the deadline.
For Further Inquiries:
– Call: 08068931151, 08133846739, 07067772964
– Email: nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org
Deadline: February 29th, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to achieving SDG4 and win exciting prizes. Submit your entry and required documents before the deadline. For any inquiries, feel free to contact them via phone or email.
Competition Overview:
The National Essay Competition invites undergraduate law students to showcase their expertise and contribute to the discourse on AI, privacy, and data protection. In addition to cash prizes, participants have the chance to intern with Pentagon Partners, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– The competition is open to 400-level and 500-level undergraduate law students in Nigerian universities.
2. Essay Requirements:
– Length: Essays should not exceed 1500 words.
– Format: Double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font.
– References: OSCOLA format for citations with 10pt font size for footnotes and endnotes.
– Submission Format: Essays must be submitted in PDF format.
– Entrant Details: Include full names, school, level, phone number, and email address in both the body of the email and on the last page of the essay.
– Single Entry: Each entrant is allowed only one submission.
– Originality: Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
Competition Benefits and Timeline:
1. Prizes:
– Winner: N200,000
– 1st Runner Up: N150,000
– 2nd Runner Up: N100,000
2. Internship Opportunity:
– In addition to cash prizes, winners have the exclusive opportunity to intern with Pentagon Partners, enhancing their career prospects.
Application Procedure:
– Interested participants should submit their essays to essay@pentagonpartnerslp.com during the submission period.
– The subject of the email should be the Essay topic
For additional information and updates, visit www.pentagonpartnerslp.com.
Deadline: March 22nd, 2024
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your legal expertise, contribute to important discussions on AI and law, and vie for enticing cash prizes. Pentagon Partners looks forward to receiving your submissions.
Purpose:
Inaugurated in 2020, the CDEC is part of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to promoting capacity development in the Nigerian ICT industry. By encouraging young Nigerians to tackle everyday issues, the competition contributes to intellectual growth and societal progress.
Topic:
The theme for the 2024 competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Eligibility:
– Open to primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.
– Junior category (ages 9 to 12) essays must not exceed 1,000 words.
– Senior category (ages 13 to 16) essays must not exceed 1,500 words.
Prizes:
– Winners will receive generous rewards, including a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, and one year of internet data, among other items.
– Consolation prizes will be awarded to other participants.
Application Process:
– Interested candidates should access the application page
– Essays must be written in English and reflect original thought.
– Each participant is limited to one entry.
– Entries must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.
– Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024.
Submission Guidelines:
– All submissions must be in PDF format and include the student’s name, home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number.
– Double entries will result in automatic disqualification.
– Submissions must be received by March 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Winners:
– Successful students and schools will be contacted in the second quarter of the year.
– Updates on winners will be announced on @nercng social media platforms.
The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition offers a unique opportunity for Nigerian students to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. By addressing the theme of online child protection, participants contribute to building a safer and more secure digital environment for all. We encourage eligible students to seize this opportunity and showcase their talent and ingenuity.
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