NIGERIAN PROFESSOR SHINES AT AFRICAN UNION ASSEMBLY, WINS $100,000

President Buhari congratulating Prof. Umezurika

A $100,000 award was conferred on a Nigerian, Professor Umezurika Opata yesterday during the 26th Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government held at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as he emerged winner of the African Union Kwame Nkrumah Continental Scientific Award in the field of Life and Earth Science.

Kwame Nkrumah Continental Scientific Awards are awarded at three levels: national, regional and continental, to honour African men and women in science who distinguished themselves by their contributions to African development through their work in the field of research and training.

Another professor awarded was a South African Professor Tenello Nyokong who equally got the $100,000 award in the field of Basic Science Technology and Innovation.

This should be consistent so as to encourage our researchers. Again we say congratulations prof.

DANGOTE DONATES 10 HOSTELS, AS ABU PRODUCES 89 FIRST CLASS, 305 PHD

Professor Ibrahim Garba, the vice-chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria this Saturday, 30th January, 2016 disclosed that the institution has produced 98 first class degree holders and 305 Ph.D holders for 2013/2014 academic session.

Garba made the statement in an address at the 38th convocation ceremony of the University held at the main campus, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State.

He added that Egwe, Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu, the chancellor of the institution will in today’s convocation ceremony bestow a total of 13,149 first degree and 4,598 Higher degrees and Diploma to worthy graduates for the 2013/2014 academic session.

First Degree breakdown:

First class – 89

Second Class Upper – 2,086

Second Class Lower – 7,108

Third Class – 3,161

Pass – 262

Unclassified degrees – 443

Higher degree breakdown:

Ph.D – 305

Master of Arts and Science – 2,669

Postgraduate Diplomas – 1624

Furthermore, he disclosed that discussions are on going with private investors to build more hostels through public private partnership because the University only has accommodation for only 11,000 students, with the population of about 40,000 students. He also acknowledge the benevolence of Alhaji Aliko Dangote to build 10 hostels for ABU, in his words he said,

"This is unprecedented and has certainly come at the right time."

Momordica charantia: THE FRABJOUS PLANT

Bitter melon with fruit

Bitter melon or Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is a tropical vegetable plant. It is also known as Balsam pear or Karelia. It is referred to as Ejirin in Yoruba land. It is a plant commonly used in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes. The word momordica means ‘to bite' in Latin (This is referring to the jagged edges of the leaf, which appear as if they are bitten). All the parts of the plant, including the fruit, taste very bitter as it contains a bitter compound called momordicin that is believed to have a stomachic effect. It is widely distributed in China, Malaysia, India and Tropical Africa.

CONSTITUENTS OF BITTER MELON

The main constituents of bitter melon (Karela) are triterpene, protein, steroid, alkaloid, inorganic, lipid, and phenolic compounds. 

Momordica charantia (Karela) consists the following chemical constituents which are alkaloids, momordicin and charantin, charine, cryptoxanthin, cucurbitins, cucurbitacins, cucurbitanes, cycloartenols, diosgenin, elaeostearic acids, erythrodiol, galacturonic acids, gentisic acid, goyaglycosides, goyasaponins, guanylate cyclase inhibitors, gypsogenin, hydroxytryptamines, karounidiols, lanosterol,  lauric acid,  linoleic acid, linolenic acid, momorcharasides,  momorcharins, momordicillin, momordicinin, momordenol, momordicosides, momordin, momordolo, multiflorenol, myristic acid, nerolidol, oleanolic acid, oleic acid, oxalic acid, pentadecans, peptides, petroselinic acid, polypeptides,  proteins, ribosome-inactivating proteins, rosmarinic acid, rubixanthin, spinasterol, steroidal glycosides, stigmastadiols, stigmasterol, taraxerol, trehalose, trypsin inhibitors, uracil, vacine, v-insuline, verbascoside,  vicine, zeatin, zeatinriboside, zeaxanthin, zeinoxanthin Amino acidsaspartic acid, serine, glutamic acid, thscinne, alanine, gamino butyric acid and pipecolic acid, ascorbigen, bsistosterol-d-glucicide, citruline, elasterol, flavochrome, lutein, lycopene, pipecolic acid.

Fruits consists glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, reducing sugars, resins, phenolic constituents, fixed oil and free acids.

Fruit of Ejirin

Leaves are nutritious  and have been reported as a source of calcium (1%), magnesium (4%), potassium (7%), phosphorus (5%), and iron (3%); fruits and leaves are great source of B vitamins; Thiamine (vit.B1) 4%, Riboflavin (vit.B2) 4%, Niacin (vit.B3)2%, vit.B6 3%, Folate (vit.B9)13%.

WORLDWIDE ETHNOBOTANICAL USES 

Brazil: Abortifacient, anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, burn, catarrh, colic, dermatosis, diabetes, diarrhea, eczema, emetic, emmenagogue, emollient, fever, febrifuge, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, hypoglycemic, inflammation (liver), leprosy, leucorrhoea, leukemia, malaria, menstrual colic, pain, pruritus, purgative, rheumatism, scabies, skin, tumor, vaginitis, vermifuge, wound

China: Aphrodisiac, cancer (breast), diabetes, food, glucosuria, halitosis, hematuria, polyuria, refrigerant

Colombia: Bite (snake), malaria 

Cuba: Anemia, colitis, emmenagogue, fever, hepatosis, hypoglycemic, kidney (stone), sterility (female), vermifuge 

Ghana: Aphrodisiac, dysentery, fever, gonorrhea 

Haiti: Anaemia, appetite stimulant, dermatosis, eye, fever, insecticide, laxative, liver, skin, rage, rhinitis 

India: Abortifacient, anthelmintic, bite(snake), contraceptive, diabetes mellitus, dysmenorrhea, eczema, emmenagogue, fat loss, fever (malarial), galactagogue, gout, hydrophobia, hyperglycemia, jaundice, kidney (stone), laxative, leprosy, leucorrhea, liver, piles, pneumonia, psoriasis, purgative, rheumatism, scabies, skin, tonic, vegetable

Mexico: Aphrodisiac, burn, diabetes, dysentery, purgative, scabies, sore, vermifuge 

Malaya: Abdomen, asthma, burn, dermatosis, diarrhea, headache, scald, sprue, stomachache, vermifuge, 

Nicaragua: Ache, ache (head), anemia, blood, childbirth, cold, cough, diabetes, fever, hypertension, infection, malaria, pain, pain (belly), pain (menstrual), pregnancy, purgative, rash, lung, skin, tonic 

Panama: Cold, emmenagogue, diabetes, fever, gallbladder, hypertension, insecticide, malaria, pruritus

Peru: Colic, contusions, diabetes, diarrhea, emetic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatitis, inflammation, lung, malaria, measles, purgative, skin (sores), suppurative, vermifuge, wound 

Trinidad: Diabetes, dysentery, fever, hypertension, malaria, rheumatism, vermifuge

Other places: Abdomen, abortifacient, allergy, amoeba, anemia, anthelmintic, appetite stimulant, arthritis, asthma, astringent, antibiotic, aphrodisiac, boil, burn, bilious, bladder, cancer, cancer (breast), carminative, cold, colic, colitis, cough, catarrh, cicatrizant, chilblain, childbirth, constipation, contraceptive, depurative, diabetes, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dysentery, dysmenorrhea, earache, emetic, emmenagogue, eruption , eye (veterinary), fever, flatulence, flu, food, gout, halitosis, headache, heart, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, hyperglycemia, hypertension, hypoglycemic, itch, indigestion, infection, inflammation, insecticide, jaundice, kidney (stones), lactagogue, laxative, leprosy, liver, malignancy, night blindness, pain (intestine), phlegm, pile, poison, pruritus, psoriasis, purgative, pyrexia, malaria, menstrual abnormalities, menstrual suppression, refrigerant, rheumatism, ringworm, roundworms, skin, skin (fungal), snakebite, soap, sore, sore (mouth), spleen, splenitis, stomachache, stomachic, stone, styptic, throat (sore), thrush, tiredness, tonic, ulcer (malignant), ulcer (peptic) urethritis, vermifuge, wound.

References:

Kumar, D.S., Sharathnath, K.V., Yogeswaran, P., Harani, A., Sudhakar, K., Sudha, P. and Banji, D. (2010). A medicinal potency of Momordica charantia. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 1(2):95-100.

Leslie, T.(2002). Technical Data Report for Bitter Melon. 2nd edition. Sage press. Pp 2-6

Al-Hikmah set to commence Harmattan semester exam by February

All the student of Al-Hikmah University are hereby notified that the stipulated time for the commencement of the 2015/2016 Examination has been released.

The examination is scheduled to commence on Monday 15th February 2016 and end Saturday 27th February 2016.

Wishing you all the best in your exams

2016/2017 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BEA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS – APPLY NOW

Interested and qualified Nigerians are hereby invited by the Federal Ministry of Education to participate in the 2016/2017 nomination interview for Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Award.

The scholarship is opened to the following categories

Undergraduate (UG)

This studies is tenable in Russia, Morocco, Algeria, Serbia, Hungary, Egypt, Turkey, Cuba, Ukraine, Romania, Macedonia and Japan.

Postgraduate (PG)

This studies is tenable in Russia (especially to those whose first degree were obtained from Russia), Hungary, Turkey, China, Serbia, South Korea, Mexico, Japan, etc.

Field of Study

• Undergraduate level: This includes; Medicine (Limited space), Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Science, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, etc.
• Postgraduate level: Both Masters and PH.D in all fields.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate degree

1. All applicants must posses a minimum qualification of five (5) distinction (A's and B's) in the Senior Secondary School Certificate, WAEC (May/June) only in subject s relevant to their field of study including English Language and Mathematics. Certificate should not be more than two years old (2014/2015).
2. The age limit is from 18 to 20 years.

• Postgraduate degree

1. All applicants must hold a first degree with at least 2nd class upper division.
2. Previous recipients of foreign awards must have completed at least two years post qualification or employment practice in Nigeria.
3. Applicants must have completed NYSC
4. The age limit is 35 years for masters and 40 years for Ph.D

All applicants should please note that an undertake of a one year foreign language of the country of choice is imperative since the BEA countries are non English speaking and that the respective languages will be the standard medium of instruction. Also applicants for Hungarian scholarship are mandated to visit this website www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu

Venue of interview

Eligible applicants are to report for interview at the venues scheduled for their respective zone of origin for proper identification.

Eligible applicants are also required to come to the interview centres with the following:

1. Two sets of the printed completed application forms
2. Two sets of photocopies of Educational certificates and testimonials of last secondary school attended with the originals for verification. Applicants showing up with WAEC statement of results must be confirmed by WAEC and forwarded to the Director/Secretary, Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja.
3. Birth certificate (two photocopies)
4. Certificate of State of Origin/LGA duly signed, stamped and dated.
5. Academic transcripts and NYSC certificates will be required from postgraduate level applicants.

Interview time: 9:00am daily

Interviews for the 2016/2017 BEA will be held between 7th – 11th March, 2016.

Furthermore, applicants nominated and finally selected by the awarding BEA countries will be required to submit to the Federal Scholarship Board the following;

• Authenticated academic certificates (photocopies)
• Data page of current international passport and 
• Specified medical reports and police clearance certificate.

Mode of application

Click the link below to apply

www.education.gov.ng/fsb/bea/

Importance Notice

• Application is absolutely free, beware of 419ners

• Do not submit an application twice, you will be disqualified

• Try to read the instructions carefully

Wishing you the very best

Didas Graduated without Arms in the University of Kyambogo

Didas Byaruhanga

Didas Byaruhanga, a 25 years old student without arms of the University of Kyambogo had his dreams comes true on the 27th of January when he graduated with a Diploma cerfitifcate at the school graduation ceremony. He hopes to further in a law degree.

Gateway Polytechnic Students Blocks Lagos-Ibadan Express Road

Gateway polytechnic students blocking Lagos-Ibadan
express road

A source who is a student of the school revealed that the administration fee which was increased ought to be paid in the 2nd semester, but the rector of the institution shifted it to the 1st semester and once they are not able to make the payment there is no way they can pay tuition since the rector and his team created a new portal in which payments should be made. SUG then agitated that if the school authority wants the Administration fee paid in the first semester, then they should create a portal where they can pay their tuition twice paying at least 70% of the tuition fee in the first semester and the remaining 30% before the start of their 2nd semester, but the rector decided to abhor the negotiation by stipulating in a congress which was organized by the SUG today, that any student who can't pay 100% of both the Admin and the tuition on or before morrow won't be allowed into the Campus on Monday which is the 1st of February. And also not forgetting the increment in JAMB regularization fee from 7,000 to 15,000. Thus this issues  prompt the entire student into a prtotest.

Kassim gives scholarship to 600 students

Hon. Kassim M. Kassim, a member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing Akwanga South yesterday presented to 600 students of tertiary institution in his constituency scholarships worth N7 million in an occasion that took place at the convocation square College of Education, Akwanga.

The law maker stressed that the current economic downturn which has taken harsh toll on poor parents needs relieve from well meaning individuals and groups in the society.

The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha who was the chairman of the occasion represented by his chief of staff, Chief Uche Nwosu stressed the need for education which is a pillar for national growth, he added that the Rochas Okorocha Foundation would foot 50 percent of the total sum.

Governor of Nasarawa, Umaru Tanko Al-makura ably represented by his Chief of staff Hon. Danazimi Mohammed commended the law maker for his kind gesture, he also stated that N17billion has been allocated to the education sector.

Pass the internal mock exam and we will pay your exam fees – Katsina Govt.

The Katsina State Government lately announced that effectively from this year, only students who are able to pass the internal examination would have their examination fees paid by the State government. This was due to poor performance of the students who sit for WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations. It was revealed that only about 4600 passed NECO, out of over 46,000 students who sat for the exam.

The state government claimed that the policy was imperative because the offset examination bills of students cost the government over N3billion of which only about 10% who sit for such exams pass with five credits and above.

The discontinuation of the blanket payment of fees for senior secondary school students billed to sit for WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations has also attracted the support of both the academic and non-academic staff unions of the state.

Kogi State: The lone State in Nigeria sharing boundaries with 10 neighbouring States

The confluence State as it is popularly referred to because the confluence of River Niger and River Benue is at its capital, Lokoja. Kogi State is located at the North Central of Nigeria sharing boundaries with 10 other states. The States it shares boundaries with are:

1. Niger State – towards the North
2. Federal Capital Territory – towards the North
3. Nasarawa State – towards the North East
4. Kwara State – towards the North West
5. Benue State – towards the East
6. Anambra State – towards the South
7. Enugu State – towards the South East
8. Ondo State – towards the West
9. Ekiti State – towards the West
10. Edo State – towards the South West

Other facts about Kogi state are enumerated below

• It is the most centrally located of all the States in the Federation
• Lokoja its State Capital is generally hot throughout the year
• It's Capital, Lokoja  was the first administrative capital of modern day Nigeria.
• The Major ethnic groups are Igala, Ebira and Okun.
• The State was created on August 27, 1991 during the military regime of Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida from parts of Kwara and Benue States.
• Flora Shaw the future wife of Baron Lugard, a British Colonial Administrator while gazing out at the River Niger in Lokoja coined the Name Nigeria.
• The State is made-up of twenty-one Local Government Areas.
• Apart from agriculture which is the mainstay of Kogi economy, the state is also blessed with mineral resources such as coal, limestone, iron, petroleum and tin. With these resources it houses the biggest steel industry in Nigeria, the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and one of the largest cement factories in Africa, Obajana Cement Factory.

EX-VC TELLS FG TO SCRAP JAMB AND NUC

The former vice chancellor of the University of Port-Harcourt Professor John Okpako Enaowho has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to scrap the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to avoid deterioration in Education.

The university don’t made this known while delivering his paper titled ‘Formal planning development in Nigeria education: The paradox of autonomy and dependence.’

In his paper, emphasis was laid on funding challenges in the tertiary institutions, he further stated that universities can generate fund for self-sustenance.

The former vice chancellor stated that, the centralisation of powers of the NUC and JAMB should be scrapped to enable universities admit as many students as possible to enable them procreate resources to operate independently.

He added: Education should be removed from the shoulders of the federal government because of its cumbersome responsibilities, revealing that the United States of America has its Universities top best in the world despite having free hand to operate.

Do you agree with Professor John Okpako Enaowho?

UNIVERSITY LECTURER SUSPENDED FOR POSTING ON FACEBOOK

A senior lecturer with the Kaduna State University, John Danfulani has been suspended for allegedly posting controversial speeches on Facebook by lashing out at the supporters of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC), northern leaders, and President Muhammadu Buhari.

The University in a querry letter dated Wednesday, January 6, signed by Talatu A. Kuri, the school registrar said the lecturer should explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for a comment he posted on the social media.

 “The content of the publication you authored is divisive, injurious to the University and tantamount to hate speech capable of inciting particular group of students against staff and other students. This behaviour is unbecoming of a lecturer who is supposed to mould students’ character and impart learning,” the letter said.

But in Response to this Danfulani said

“It is a large world of dozens of platforms, most of which are yet to be in full practice in Nigeria. I have pages that upload my opinions on multifaceted local and international issues when my conscience and spirit direct me to do so.”

“Because of this, I do not know on which of the platforms the piece that generated this query was hoisted because your query did not contain such details,” he wrote. Adding:“My wall, updates and writings in the social media are all in my private capacity and not in my official capacity as a Lecturer with the University”.

The KSU was however, not pleased with the lecturer’s reply, hence, the school authority suspended him from the university.

Danfulani was informed of the school’s position on his status last week, via a letter delivered by the office of the registrar.

The letter partly reads: “We refer to our letter of query dated 5th January, 2016, requesting you to explain within 48 hours why disciplinary action will not be taken against you for gross misconduct and confirm that you failed to respond.

“In line with S15 (1) 4 of KASU staff conditions of service, the Vice Chancellor has suspended you from duty forthwith and will report the matter to council.”

Following his suspension, Danfulani deleted his Facebook page. Sources say the embattled lecturer is currently out of the country.

Lecturer John Danfulani made an affirmation to Premium Times, acknowledging that he authored the post.

FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA APPOINTED UNIOSUN CHANCELLOR

Africa's richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija has been appointed by the Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola as the Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) according to All Africa reports.

The statement was made on Tuesday January 26, the governor's spokesperson, Semiu Okanlawon. He further stated that the appointment will be for a period of five years and also the appointment takes an immediate effect.

In Alakija's acceptance to the appointment she said

“It is with pleasure that I received and accept the appointed as the chancellor of the Osun State University. I pray for God's grace and strength to execute my duties as chancellor of the university during my five year tenure.”

AYODEJI AKINKUOWO: 2015 COWBELLPEDIA WINNER

Ayodeji Akinkuowo, a sixteen years old Senior Secondary 3 Student of Adeyemi College of Education Demonstration Secondary School Ondo, emerged the winner in the senior category of the 2015 edition of the mathematics competition organised by Promasidor Nigeria Limited, the manufacturer of Cowbell milk. It was revealed that 34,000 students were enlisted for the competition.

Recently an elaborate event was organised by Adeyemi College of Education Demonstration Secondary School in honour of Ayodeji. The provost of Adeyemi College of Education Prof. Olukoya Ogen was also present delivering a keynote address, lauding the performance of the cowbellpedia highbrow.

OAU: UNION LEADERS SUSPENDED FOR 7 YEARS

The student union leaders of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State have been suspended for allegedly assaulting a professor.

The affected students are the President of the student body, Omotayo Akande who bagged six semesters (three years); PRO Emmanuel Ojekunle four semesters (two years) and the general secretary, Seun Oketooto four semesters (two years).

It was argued by the students of the university that the suspension of their leaders had links to their recent agitation for better welfare conditions on campus.

Though the school has since the closure of the school for mid-semester break suspended unionism on the campus.

JAMB: UTME HOLDS BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND MARCH

Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Head of media and information, JAMB disclosed yesterday in Lagos that the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be conducted between February and March.

He added that Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved more centres to give Nigerians the best computer based test and that the CBT exam would be held in over 400 centres within and outside Nigeria.

2016 DAVID OYEDEPO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The David Oyedepo scholarship program seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities and their local countries. The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria. 

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

• Full Academic fees for a maximum of 5 years. (In accordance to the University stipulated time for duration of chosen course). 

The scholarship does not cover; 

• Travel allowances 
• Feeding allowances 
• Medical/Health Insurance or allowance 
• Any other fees outside University generated Academic fees for a course at any level

ELIGIBILITY 

The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship program is open to Young Africans who meet the following criteria:  

• Are citizens and permanent residents of any African Nation 
• Are between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application submission 
• Are eligible to receive a Nigerian student visa 
• Are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English 
• Have a record of exceptional performance at the secondary school level which is benchmarked by: 

1. At least 20 points above JAMB cut off points (for Nigerians only) 
2. 80% recorded average or 4.0GPA/5.0 in Secondary/High School Transcript 
3. Already have begun admission applications to Covenant or Landmark University

FIELDS OF STUDY

Candidates can apply to their choice course of study. However, special consideration would be given to candidates whose courses fall under the following categories:

• Agriculture and allied courses
• Medicine
• Para Medical science
• Political science
• Education and allied courses

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE

The deadline for applications for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program is 11.59 pm GMT + 01.00 on Thursday 31st March 2016. Applications must be submitted online at http://davidoyedepofoundation.org/portal/scholarship/

For a full application instruction Download here

MUSHROOMS: FLOWERS OF THE FALL

Mushroom samples collected in Lagos State, Nigeria. (a) Polyporus spp. (B) Ganoderma lucidum (C) Daldinia concentric (D) Xylaria polymorpha (E) Ganoderma applanatum. (F) Pleurotus ostreatus. (G) Coprinus comatus (H) Trametes versicolor . Source: Bankole and Adekunle (2012)

Mushrooms are fruit-bodies of macroscopic, filamentous and epigeal fungi and they are made up of hyphea which forms interwoven web of tissues known as mycelium in the substrate upon which the fungus feeds (Svrcek, 1983). They belong to the class Basidiomycetes, Order; Agaricales.

They are non-timber forest products which are often found as saprophytes on soil, open fields, farm lands, wood and roadsides.

Mushrooms have been valued for food, medicine (smith et al., 2002, Wasser, 2002), spiritual and religious purposes (McKenna, 1998) for thousand of years.

Hobbs 1997 reported that mushrooms were long appreciated due to their flavour, texture, taste, and some for medicinal or tonic attributes, and other for their aesthetic attributes like shapes, size colours for which they are referred to as “flowers of the fall”.

Bankole and Adekunle (2012) collected sixteen (16) different types of mushroom in Lagos State while Akpaja et al. (2014) collected twenty five (25) different species of mushroom in Okpamei people of Edo State, Nigeria. This is to show its numerous diversity in Nigeria.

The botanical names of some mushrooms and their indigenous nomenclatures in Nigeria.

1. Termitomyces microcarpus – Ota-oran (Yoruba); Ushumu omesanitegbe (Edo).
2. Termitomyces robutus – Ewe or Ogogo (Yoruba); Ushumu oruru (Edo).
3. Termitomyces globulus – Olubeje (Yoruba); Ushumu ochazee (Edo).
4. Calvatia cyathiformis – Iso-aparo (Yoruba).

References and for further reading

Akpaja, E.O.; Dania, A.T.; Okhuoya, J.A. and Isikhuemhen, S.O.  (2014). Heritage of edible mushrooms among the okpamei people of Edo State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Mycol., 6:66-84

Bankole, P.O. and Adekunle, A.A. (2012). Studies on biodiversity of some mushrooms collected in Lagos State, Nigeria using biotechnological methods. Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research, 3(4):37-48.

Okhuoya, J.A.; Akpaja, E.O.; Osemwegie, O.O; Oghenekaro, A.O and Ihayere, C.A. (2010). Nigerian Mushroom: Underutilized non-wood forest resources. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 14(1):43-54

Oso, B.A. (1977). Mushrooms in Yoruba Mythology and Medicinal practices. Economic Botany, 31:367-371

KADUNA STATE GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS EDUCATION SECRETARY OVER FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT ON FREE FEEDING

A senior education official in Zaria Local Government has been suspended by the Kaduna State Government, over misconduct with monies meant for vendors in the state’s free feeding programme.

The state’ Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Dr Shehu Adamu, made this known while giving updates to newsmen in Kaduna on Saturday 23rd January, 2016, on the implementation of state’s free feeding programme.

The commissioner disclosed that the officer was suspended for allegedly tampering with the financial dealings of the food vendors contracted to provide food to the primary pupils within Zaria local government area.

Adamu further said that “Based on our arrangement, the monies for the vendors would be deposited weekly in banks where each of the vendors’ cooperative societies opened their account.

“The heads of the cooperative societies will thereafter access the money and distribute same to each vendor accordingly, based on the number of pupils expected to be fed in a week at N50 per plate.

“But it was alleged that the officer gathered all the heads of the cooperative societies within the local government in his office.

“He collected the monies from them and was personally sharing it to the vendors which lasted up to the middle of Monday night, thereby affecting the implementation of the programme in Zaria.

“That is not his responsibility, and therefore, he is suspended to enable the ministry carry out full investigation into the matter.

FG BEGGED BY NAPS OVER HND, BSC DICHOTOMY

The Federal government has been begged by the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) to earnestly resolve the dichotomy in between holders of Bachelor of Science and Higher National Diploma  certificates so as to boost the standard of education in the country.

The student association also implored the Ogun State condition authorities to intervene in the current hike in the Cumulative Quality Issue Accumulation  for future learners of HND at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic , Abeokuta . In a communique signed by its National Vice President,  Ijadunoye  Olasunkanmi, the learners possessive  human body also condemned alleged exorbitant fee charged  for improve of training course, describing it as a breach of contract agreement  by the management.

NAPS further explained  that the management’s final decision to confess learners with 2.75 GP  for their HND programme could be counter effective.

Nigerian Students to be expelled in Romania over unpaid tuition by NIMASA

A report reaching us slated that about 300 Nigerians who are studying at the Constanta Maritime University in Romania may be expelled from school over the failure of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to pay their tuition and other allowances. It is said that some of the Nigerian students in this University are on a scholarship funded by NIMASA.

It was also reported that the Romanian University said the fees should be paid on or before 30th January, 2015 and that if the fees are not paid the affected students will be returned back to Nigeria.

The students affected are studying engineering, navigation and naval transport and the total tuitions are said to be €5,720 which is about N1.23m currently.

Names of 65 illegal Universities in Nigeria - NUC

A sixty-five list of  illegal universities operating in Nigeria was made available to the public in a National Universities Commission’s weekly bulletin dated August 24, 2015. Also in the bulletin, the NUC Executive secretary, Julius Okojie, warned that Certificates obtained from these universities and colleges will not be recognized for the purpose of National Youth Service Corps Scheme, employment and further studies.

Full list:

1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its campuses. 
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses. 
4. University of applied Sciences and Management Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
5. Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its campuses. 
6. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria. 
7. Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses. 
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses. 
9. Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses. 
10. United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses. 
11. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses. 
12. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses. 
13. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses. 
14. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos Plateau State or any of its other campuses. 
15. The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
16. Columbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 
17. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 
18. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 
19. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 
20. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 
21. Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
22. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 
23. Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
24. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus. 
25. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
26. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
27. EC- Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 
28. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
29. Concept College/University (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
30. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
31. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
32. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 
33. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
34. Houdegbe North American University Campuses In Nigeria. 
35. Atlantic International University, Okija, Anambra State. 
36. Open International University, Akure. 
37. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo. 
38. Leadway University, Ugheli, Delta State. 
39. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja. 
40. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State. 
41. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State. 
42. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja. 
43. Temple University. 
44. Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 
45. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. 
46. University of Accountability and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road Lagos. 
47. University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 
48. Cape Cost University, Ghana, operating anywhere inNigeria. 
49. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
50. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre. 
51. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos. 
52. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus).
53. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos. 
54. University of West Africa, kwali-Abuja, FCT. 
55. Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State. 
56. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna. 
57. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger Delta.
58. National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa state. 
59. North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State. 
60. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu.
61. Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. 
62. West Coast University, Umuahia. 
63. Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. 
64. Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. 
65. Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Ali University.

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3600 Policy: Lagos begins Implementation

As reported by The Nation a new implementation policy initiative tagged “3600 education” which is aimed at promoting the growth of functional and qualitative education is set to be implemented by the Lagos State government.

This was disclosed by the deputy Governor Dr Idiat Adebule who also doubles as the supervisor of the education in the state at a two-day retreat held this Friday 22nd January, 2015 at Golden Tulip Hotel, Festac town, Lagos. The state government said the policy is in realisation of its campaign promise to improve infrastructural renewal in public schools to make teaching/learning environment more conducive for better performance. She added that this includes providing spaces for the newly approved school building for visual and literary arts, sciences, visual and expressive school history, library and media centres, sports/common space, ICT unit and other facilities necessary for quality teaching and learning. 

The retreat was organised by the Department for International Development (DFID) and Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria (ESSPIN) to review the state educational development agenda and opportunities.

Zika Virus: A mosquito-borne virus

Aedes mosquito that transmits Zika virus. Courtesy Wikipedia

Zika virus is a member of the Flaviridae virus family and Flavivirus genus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, the same mosquito that transmits dengue and chikungunya.

When it is transmitted, it usually causes mild fever, rash (exanthema), conjunctivitis, muscle or joint pain and general malaise that begins 2-7 days after the bite of an infected mosquito (which is a vector). But there is no evidence that it can cause death.

The virus was first isolated for the first time in 1974 in the Zika forest in Uganda. Since then, it has remained mainly in Africa, with small and sporadic outbreaks in Asia. In 2007, a major epidemic was reported on the Island of Yap (Micronesia), where nearly 75% of the population was infected. In may 2015, the public health authorities of Brazil confirmed the transmission of Zika virus in the North East of the country. There are speculations that the virus could have arrived during the world cup in 2014, when Brazil welcomed prayers, fans and others from around the world. Other places in the American region where the virus have been reported are: Barbados, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Parquet, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Suriname and Venezuela.

The virus can also be transmitted through blood or sexual contact and from mother to child through breast feeding.

Treatment

Treatment consist of relieving pains, fever and any other symptom that inconveniences the patient. To prevent dehydration, it is recommended to control the fever, rest and drink plenty of water. There is no vaccine or specific drug for this virus.

Prevention

• Reducing mosquito population  and avoiding bites, which occur mainly during the day
• Avoid stagnate water
• Avoid accumulation of garbage
• Use screens and mosquito nets in windows and doors to reduce contact between mosquito and people.

UNCERTAINTY AND SIGNIFICANT FIGURES

Measurements always have uncertainties. If you measure the thickness of the cover of a hardbound book using an ordinary ruler, your measurement is reliable only to the nearest millimeter. Take for instance, if your result 3 mm, It would be wrong to state this result as 3.00 mm; given the limitations of the measuring device, you can’t tell whether the actual thickness is 3.00 mm, 2.85 mm, or 3.11 mm. But if you use a micrometer caliper, a device that measures distances reliably to the nearest 0.01 mm, the result will have more accuracy, say 2.91 mm. The distinction between these two measurements is in their uncertainty. The measurement using the micrometer caliper has a smaller uncertainty; it’s a more accurate measurement. The uncertainty is also called the error because it indicates the maximum difference there is likely to be between the measured value and the true value.
The uncertainty or error of a measured value depends on the measurement technique used. We often indicate the accuracy of a measured value—that is, how close it is likely to be to the true value—by writing the number, the symbol and a second number indicating the uncertainty of the measurement. If the diameter of a steel rod is given as 56.47 ± 0.02mm, this means that the true value is unlikely to be less than 56.45 mm or greater than 56.49 mm. In a commonly used shorthand notation, the number 1.347(56) means 1.347 ± 0.056. The numbers in parentheses show the uncertainty in the final digits of the main number. We can also express accuracy in terms of the maximum likely fractional error or percent error (also called fractional uncertainty and percent uncertainty). A resistor labeled probably “47 ohms ± 10%” has a true resistance that differs from 47 ohms by no more than 10% of 47 ohms—that is, by about 5 ohms. The resistance is probably between 42 and 52 ohms. For the diameter of the steel rod given above, the fractional error is or about 0.0004; the percent error is or about 0.04%. Even small percent errors can sometimes be very significant.
In many cases the uncertainty of a number is not stated explicitly. Instead, the uncertainty is indicated by the number of meaningful digits, or significant figures, in the measured value. Given the thickness of the cover of a book as 2.91 mm, which has three significant figures, this means that the first two digits are known to be correct, while the third digit is uncertain. The last digit is in the hundredths place, so the uncertainty is about 0.01 mm. Two values with the same number of significant figures may have different uncertainties; a distance given as 137 km also has three significant figures, but the uncertainty is about 1 km.
When numbers that have uncertainties are used to compute other numbers, the computed numbers are also uncertain. When numbers are multiplied or divided, the number of significant figures in the result can be no greater than in the factor with the fewest significant figures. For example, 3.1416 × 2.34 × 0.58 = 4.3.
When we add and subtract numbers, it’s the location of the decimal point that matters, not the number of significant figures. For example, 123.62 + 8.9 = 132.5. Although 123.62 have an uncertainty of about 0.01, 8.9 have an uncertainty of about 0.1. So their sum has an uncertainty of about 0.1 and should be written as 132.5, not 132.52.
As an application of these ideas, suppose you want to verify the value of pie, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The true value of this ratio to ten digits is 3.141592654. To test this, you draw a large circle and measure its circumference and diameter to the nearest millimeter, supposing you obtain the values 424 mm and 135 mm as the circumference and diameter respectively, and you punch these into your calculator and obtain the quotient (424 mm)/(135mm) = 3.140740741 . This may seem to disagree with the true value but keep in mind that each of your measurements has three significant figures, so your measured value of  can have only three significant figures. It should be stated simply as 3.14. Within the limit of three significant figures, your value does agree with the true value.
Even if you do the arithmetic with a calculator that displays ten digits, it would be wrong to give a ten-digit answer because it misrepresents the accuracy of the results. Always round your final answer to keep only the correct number of significant figures or, in doubtful cases, one more at most.
When calculations are made with very large or very small numbers, we can show significant figures much more easily by using scientific notation, sometimes called powers-of-10 notation. The distance from the earth to the moon is about 384,000,000 m, but writing the number in this form doesn’t indicate the number of significant figures. Instead, we move the decimal point eight places to the left (corresponding to dividing by 108) and multiply by 108 that is, 384,000,000 m = 3.84 × 108 m. In this form, it is clear that we have three significant figures. The number 4.00 × 10-7 also has three significant figures, even though two of them are zeros. Note that in scientific notation the usual practice is to express the quantity as a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by the appropriate power of 10. When an integer or a fraction occurs in a general equation, we treat that number as having no uncertainty at all. For example, in the equation “(Vx)^2 = (Vox)^2 + 2ax(x – xo)”, the coefficient 2 is exactly 2. We can consider this coefficient as having an infinite number of significant figures (2.000000. . .). The same is true of the exponent 2 in (Vx)^2 and (Vox)^2.
Finally, it should be noted that precision is not the same as accuracy. A cheap digital watch that gives the time as 10:35:17 A.M. is very precise (the time is given to the second), but if the watch runs several minutes slow, then this value isn’t very accurate. On the other hand, a grandfather clock might be very accurate (that is, displays the correct time), but if the clock has no second hand, it isn’t very precise. A high-quality measurement is both precise and accurate.

DRILL
The rest energy E of an object with rest mass m is given by Einstein’s famous equation E = m.c^2, where c is the speed of light in vacuum. Find E for an electron for which (to three significant Figures) m = 9.11 × 10^(-31) kg. The SI unit for E is the joule (J); 1J = 1 kg.m^2/s^2 and c = 2.99792458 × 10^8 m/s.

SOLUTION
The target variable is the energy E. We are given the value of the mass, m, and that of the speed of light in vacuum, c.
Substituting the values of m and c into Einstein’s equation, we find
E = (9.11 × 10^(-31) kg) (2.99792458 × 10^(8) m/s)2
    = 8.187659678 × 10-14 kg.m^2/s^2.
Since the value of m was given to only three significant figures, we must round this to
E = 8.19 × 10^(-14) kg.m^2/s^2 = 8.19 × 10^(-14) J.

Groundnut - Its health benefits

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) also known as Peanut is a leguminous plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae (which is also referred to as Leguminosae, and commonly known as the pea or bean family).

Pea nuts were widely grown in the topics and subtropics, being an important plant to both small holder and large commercial producers. It is also an oil crop because of its high oil content.

Peanut harbour symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules like most other legumes do. This makes them valuable in crop rotation.

Beyond being a snack, studies have shown that groundnuts contain nutrition goodies that contribute to a healthy heart, strong bones and has anti-aging properties to boot.

Groundnuts along with peas and beans are among the best sources of protein in the plant kingdom and they are also super high in polyphenols; the peak of the antioxidant group. They also contain Magnesium, foliate, vitamin E, Copper, Arginine and fibre.

The nuts are really rich with significant, beneficial nutrients that are essential for optimum health. Some of these benefits are

1. They aid in the risk of weight gain (Obesity)
2. The milk of groundnut is as nutritious as a dairy milk, so they serve as an alternative for milk.
3. They help in preventing several cardiovascular challenges such as stroke, heart attack and hardened arteries.
4. They are beneficial in the treatment of haemophiliac and other related blood disorders.
5. They aid in boosting memory and helps lower cholesterol due to the presence of vitamin B3.

Note: There should be moderation in the consumption of groundnut because excessive consumption could lead to an accumulation of acid in the stomach. To avoid indigestion and heartburn, gastritis an jaundice patience should not consume groundnut excessively. This also applies to Asthmatic patience.

"Hello" - The true story

I was swept off my feet when i read this

“Hello' is the name of Alexander Graham Bell's girlfriend. His girlfriend was Margaret Hello. And that is how the name came about. It further went on to state that people might have forgotten about the inventor of the telephone but not his girlfriend's name.”

But the above story is not true below explains how the word ‘hello' emanated.

Hello is a salutation or greeting in English language. History has it that Thomas Alva Edison was the first to say hello over the telephone. But Edison didn't invent 'hello' by a long shot. As a matter of fact, the greeting has been around for centuries much before the invention of telephone in 1885.

In ancient times, people greeted each other with 'hallow', which may have come from the Old French word 'hola', meaning 'stop!' or 'whoa'. Even Noah Webster's dictionary included 'hello' in 1883.

By the time the telephone came along, the Americans were saying 'hullo' to each other every day, so it was a short jump to 'hello'. But it wasn't until the telephone was invented that 'hello' emerged as a universal form of greeting and as a way of establishing contact.

So, Edison made hello a popular greeting and an integral part of our lives. Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone in 1885, never liked 'hello' and advocated the use of 'ahoy' as a telephonic greeting.

All Nigerian Universities Classical Music Contest

The first ever campus classical music contest in Africa begins in May 2016. This year’s annual all Nigerian Universities Classical Music contest will be tagged “Campus Classical,” 

This maiden edition of the epic classical music contest, featuring students from various Nigerian varsities coming together in one single performance, will showcase musical talents in both theory and practical.

The contest is endorsed by the National Universities Commission, Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON), and the Association of Nigerian Musicologists (ANM).

The project coordinator, Classical Showcase Nigeria Limited, organisers of the event, Sylvester Obriko, disclosed that the event is borne out of vision to make classical music a veritable alternative to entertainment content in Africa.

IBBU Lapai gets 14 academic approved courses

IBB University main gate

The Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Prof. Muhammad Maiturare, disclosed this today, Tuesday 19th January in Minna during a courtesy call on Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger, that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 14 academic programmes of the state owned University.

The courses given accreditation by the NUC include Business Administration, Agriculture, French, History and International Studies, Agric Education, Biology Education, Geography Education, Mathematics Education, Guardian and Counselling, Food Science and Geology.

The courses NUC gave interim accreditation are Chemistry Education, Computer Science Education and Physics Education.

The vice chancellor said that the visit was to update the governor on the new status of some courses offered by the institution following the National Universities Commission’s accreditation.

Maiturare said that the NUC gave full accreditation to 11 courses and gave interim accreditation to three other courses presented by the institution.

He said that the immense contribution of the state government to the needs of the institution made the feat possible.

“The state’s government prompt intervention given to the institution before the NUC accreditation made this great feat achievable,” he said.

Responding, Governor Bello reiterated the priority given to education by the administration as a tool for social and economic development of the people of the state.

He said that science, technology and education courses would receive government’s attention as a means of supporting Federal Government’s effort to boost technological advancement of the country.

Bello also gave the assurance that the proposed medical programme of the institution would be given the needed support.

He directed the management of the institution to look inwards toward improving their Internally Generated Revenue.

University of Ibadan Emerges the Best University in Nigeria

List of the top 100 Universities in 2015 according to the National Universities Commission (NUC).

1. University of Ibadan, UI

2. University of Lagos, Unilag

3. University of Benin, Uniben

4. Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU

5. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu

6. University of Ilorin, Unilorin

7. University of Jos, Unijos

8. University of Port Harcourt, Uniport

9. University of Maiduguri, Unimaid

10. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,

11. Lagos State University, Lasu

12. Federal University of Technology, Futo

13. Covenant University, CU

14. University of Nigeria, UNN

15. Federal University of Technology, Futa

16. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Unizik

17. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Esut

18. Pan African University

19. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. lautech

20. Modibbo Adama University of Technology

21. African University of Science and Technology

22. University of Uyo, Uniuyo

23. Bayero University Kano, Buk

24. Ambrose Alli University, AAU

25. Redeemer’s University,

26. Babcock University

27. Federal University of Technology,

28. University of Calabar, Unical

29. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,

30. Ajayi Crowther University

31. Bowen University

32. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Rsust

33. Lead City University

34. Crawford University

35. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU

36. Abia State University, Absu

37. Usmanu Danfodio University,

38. Igbinedion University

39. Imo State University, Imsu

40. Niger Delta University

41. Bells University of Technology

42. Kwara State University

43. Nasarawa State University

44. Caleb University

45. Obong University Obong

46. Adekunle Ajasin University

47. Ekiti State University,

48. American University of Nigeria

49. Joseph Ayo Babalola University

50. Veritas University Abuja

51. Afe Babalola University

52. Kaduna State University Kaduna

53. Osun State University Oshogbo …

54. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University Katsina

55. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ndufu-Alike

56. Salem University Lokoja

57. Novena University Ogume

58. Achievers University, Owo Owo

59. Benson Idahosa University Benin City

60. Ebonyi State University Abakaliki

61. University of Abuja Abuja

62. University of Mkar Mkar

63. Madonna University Okija

64. Bingham University Auta Balifi

65. Plateau State University Bokkos

66. Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun

67. Federal University, Dutse Dutse

68. Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja

69. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai

70. Landmark University Omu-Aran

71. Delta State University, Abraka Abraka

72. University of Agriculture, Makurdi Makurdi

73. Renaissance University Enugu

74. Federal University, Otuoke Otuoke

75. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu-Ode …

76. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Oye …

77. Kano State University of Technology Wudil

78. Tansian University Umunya …

79. Akwa Ibom State University Uyo

80. Baze University Abuja

81. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero

82. Benue State University Makurdi

83. Adeleke University Ede

84. Ondo State University of Science & Technology Okitipupa

85. Kogi State University Anyigba

86. Western Delta University Oghara

87. Federal University, Wukari Wukari

88. Paul University Awka

89. Caritas University Enugu

90. Federal University, Lafia Lafia

91. Cross River University of Science & Technology Calabar

92. Fountain University Oshogbo

93. Al-Hikmah University Ilorin

94. Godfrey Okoye University Ugwuomu-Nike

95. Oduduwa University Ile Ife

96. Anambra State University Uli

97. Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye

98. Federal University, Lokoja Lokoja

99. Federal University, Kashere Kashere

100. Rhema University Obeama-Asa