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Minister of Education said lecturers would not be paid their 6 months withheld salaries. It is very unfortunate that the Minister does not understand the operations of the ministry he is heading. The implications are far reaching and I will state some of them here: 1. Spilled-over students whose results are yet to get approval from Senate would not be attended to because these are academic works in arrears (2021/2022 session) that government does not want to pay for. So, no graduation. 2. Final year students who have written exams or yet to write will remain on campus because their scripts will not be marked and the outstanding semester exams will not be conducted. These are academic works in arrears (2021/2022) that government does not want to pay for. 3. For other levels (1 to 3 or to 5), each student should be ready for extra one year or semester as the case may be. If exams have been conducted for second semester,  then those students have one semester more. But if ...

You will need to read quickly and efficiently, and manage your time. You will be asked to read three different passages and respond to related questions in your IELTS Reading test. The content of the Reading test is different for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests. The IELTS Reading test is designed to assess a wide range of reading skills, including how well you read for the general sense of a passage read for the main ideas read for detail understand inferences and implied meaning recognise a writer’s opinions, attitudes and purpose follow the development of an argument Academic Reading Format  Three long texts which range from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical. These are taken from books, journals, magazines and newspapers.  They have been selected for a non-specialist audience but are appropriate for people entering university courses or seeking professional registration. Timing: 60 minutes including the transfer time Num...

The IELTS Writing test is designed to assess a wide range of writing skills, including how well you write a response appropriately organise ideas use a range of vocabulary and grammar accurately Academic Writing Format: Write in a formal style in the IELTS Academic Writing test. In Task 1 you will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram. You will be asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in your own words. This might involve describing and explaining data, describing the stages of a process or how something works, or describing an object or event. In Task 2 you will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. You should find the issues interesting and easy to understand. Timing:  The IELTS Writing test takes 60 minutes. Spend 20 minutes on Task 1, and 40 minutes on Task 2. You will need to manage your own time, so make sure you move on to Task 2 after 20 minutes. Number of Questions:  2 questions Task ...

What is the IELTS Speaking test? This topic looks at the distinctive IELTS face-to-face Speaking test. This test is the same for both the Academic and General Training tests. Objectives of this topic: understand the format of the Speaking test understand the criteria on which the Speaking test is marked by becoming familiar with the public version of the IELTS assessment criteria listen to parts of the test and understand the speaking proficiency required to achieve a certain band score level The Speaking test takes between 11 and 14 minutes and consists of an interview between the test taker and a trained and certified examiner. Part 1: Introduction and interview  Test takers answer general questions about themselves and a range of familiar topics, such as their home, family, work, studies and interests. (4-5 minutes) Part 2: Individual long term  Test takers are given a card which asks them to talk about a particular topic. They have one minute to prepare before ...

A quick look at the IELTS Listening test Duration: 30 minutes  The Listening test is the same for both IELTS Academic test and IELTS General Training test. You will need to answer 40 questions in response to four recordings.  You will listen to four recordings which are a mix of monologues and conversations from a range of native speakers and you will only hear each recording once. There are 10 questions for each part of the Listening test.   These questions test your ability to understand:  Main ideas and detailed factual information  The opinions and attitudes of speakers  The purpose of an utterance  The ability to follow the development of ideas.  Listening part details:  Recording 1    A conversation between two people set in an everyday social context.   Recording 2    A monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a...

IELTS is an English examination done by intending migrants to any of the English speaking countries including United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (USA), Canada, Australia and New Zealand. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) has two testing module which are IELTS Academic and IELTS General, either General or Academic, candidates will be test in the four major categories of Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading. IELTS Academic IELTS Academic measures whether your level of English language proficiency is suitable for an academic environment. It reflects aspects of academic language and evaluates whether you’re ready to begin training or studying. Take this test if you want to:  * Study at an undergraduate level or postgraduate level anywhere in the world * Apply for Student Route visa (Tier 4) at a university that is a Student route (Tier 4) Sponsor in the UK * Work in an English-speaking country for a professional organisation. IELTS General...

PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate release   Ogun State governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Councils of the two State–owned Universities and Six Polytechnics. A statement issued in Abeokuta by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, said “the Governor and Visitor to All the Tertiary Institutions in the State has approved the composition of the Governing Councils of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye; Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun; Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta; Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa; Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade; Abaraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo; D.S. Adegbenro Polytechnic, Itori and Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese”. Mr Talabi said the new councils have been appointed from a legion of qualified and competent professionals and academic that abound in the state. He challenged the appointees to immediately roll up their sleeves to provide leaders...

Having and learning how to make a Nigerian food timetable will help you in knowing the exact time and food to eat. Perhaps you are a busy working mum, dad, student, married, single or you just need some inspiration in getting yourself, children and family to eat right. This post includes healthy Nigerian meal plans for you to tweak or use for your family members at home, your child or 1 year baby, Ramadan, pregnancy or as a university student, diabetic patient, vegan, or even looking to gain or lose weight. Getting started… What is a Nigerian Food Timetable? A Nigerian food timetable or meal plan is just a table or a chart that outlines a set of food to be eaten by a Nigerian or served in a Nigerian home at specific periods of time in a day. There are several ways you can plan your meals to make sure you’re getting the right foods, in the right amounts, every day. Benefits of having a Food Timetable By having a perfect food timetable (meal plan) or food ideas, you won’t have to always ...

Biyi Bandele, a Nigerian novelist, playwright, director of Half of a Yellow Sun and co-director of Blood Sisters, a Nigerian series, is dead. This was made known in a statement released via his Facebook page by his daughter, Temi Bandele late Monday. The statement read, “As Biyi’s Daughter, I am heartbroken to share the sudden and unexpected death on Sunday 7th of August in Lagos of my father Biyi Bandele.” Praising her dad, Temi said, “Biyi was a prodigiously talented writer and film-maker, as well as a loyal friend and beloved father. He was a storyteller to his bones, with an unblinking perspective, singular voice and wisdom which spoke boldly through all of his art, in poetry, novels, plays and on screen. He told stories which made a profound impact and inspired many all over the world. His legacy will live on through his work.” “He was taken from us much too soon. He had already said so much so beautifully, and had so much more to say.” “We wish everyone to please respect the priv...