Education
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSSUKA ANNOUNCES ADMISSION INTO CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA COLLABORATIVE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Applications are invited from interested candidates into the Central Bank of Nigeria Collaborative Postgraduate Programmes (CBN-CPP). The CBN-CPP, which is the Central Bank of Nigeria’s flagship intervention in tertiary education offers quality postgraduate education devoid of disruptions. One of its Centres is the Central Bank of Nigeria Centre for Economics and Finance presently located at University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus .
The courses offered include:
• Master of Science in Accounting/Accountancy (Forensic Accounting and Auditing or Financial Accounting and Reporting).
• Master of Science in Banking and Finance (Financial Innovation & Technology or Credit & Treasury Management).
• Master of Science in Economics (Monetary Economics, Development Economics or Financial Economics & Markets).
• Master of Business Administration with specialization in Credit and Risk Management, Taxation, Finance, and Business Analytics.
SPECIAL FEATURES
a) Exposure to entrepreneurship skills for self employment and free training on minimum of ten softwares such as SAGE Accounting Cloud, Quickbooks , SPSS, STATA, MATLAB, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Coding, Python , Professional Power Point techniques, Referencing and grammar softwares, Eviews etc.
b)Access to the online UNN Enterprise School at a subsidized fee by the University, for training in Confectionaries, Cosmetology, Animal husbandry, Crafts, Software training and lots more with UNN diploma certificates in each program.
c) Exposure to quality teaching by a minimum of Senior Lecturers and Professionals.
d) Conducive environment for teaching and learning.
e) Uninterrupted teaching and learning for graduation within four semesters.
f) Link to selected Professional associations
ELIGIBILITY
The CBN-CPP is open to everyone willing to pursue enduring academic and professional careers in the relevant disciplines in both the private and public sectors. Specifically, the programme is meant for:
(i) applicants from relevant public sector organizations; (ii) applicants attached to, or being sponsored by private institutions, or organizations as part of their staff development programmes, and
(iii) independent applicants on self-sponsorship.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates must possess a minimum of Second-Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelor’s Degree in related fields and must have completed the mandatory NYSC Programme.
DURATION AND MODE OF STUDY
The duration of each programme shall be a maximum of four (4) semesters and strictly full time uninterrupted studies. It shall consist of teaching/course work, research (dissertation), oral/written examination, and case studies.
AWARD OF DEGREE/ GRADUATION
Graduation requirements shall be as determined by the University Senate and subject to meeting the minimum academic requirements prescribed by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply online through www.cbn-cenef.com with a link to the portal of the UNN postgraduate school https://www.spgs.unn.edu.ng subject to the payment of a non-refundable application fee as prescribed by the University.
APPLICATION PORTAL
https://unnportal.unn.edu.ng/Modules_Post_Graduate/CBN/GenerateInvoice.aspx
TUITION FEES
The tuition fees are N600,000.00 in all for Master of Science degree programmes and N1,000,000.00 in all for Master of Business Administration. The fees are payable either in full once or at most in two installments of
N400,000.00 in the first year and a balance of N200,000 in the second year for the Master of Science Programmes and 600,000.00 once or in two installments for the first year, and the balance of N400,000.00 in the second year for Masters in Business Administration. N/B:( The N600,000.00 & N1,000,000.00 tuition fees are for the entire duration of the programme)
Fully air conditioned accomodation facilities with furniture, water, light, available facility managers for cleaning and maintenance, cafeteria, common rooms for relaxation are available at 80,000 and 120,000 naira for single rooms and suites respectively per session.
IMPORTANT DATES
Screening examinations by the School of Postgraduate Studies holds on Wednesday, 11th May 2023.
Release/ Publication of Admission letters and Registration from 18th to 31st of May 2023.
Lectures start 1st June, 2023
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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