FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT SCHOLARS PROGRAM (NSP)
Olushola Okunlade Writes
The Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) has released a deadline for registration to the Scholars Program (NSP) Class Of 2022 – 2023.
The application process for the proposed Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) Scholars Program Class of 2022-2023 has been moving on a steady pedestal.
The application review process has been an exciting journey and enlightening learning about most applicants’ fantastic work.
The NSP is the Flagship Program of NUTM. The program is a one-year, interdisciplinary, rigorous, and full-time postgraduate program in Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Design. The program adopts a blended and experiential learning approach by bridging the gaps between the classroom and the real world, thereby equipping Scholars with the skills to solve practical problems.
“NUTM exposes Scholars to an immersive education experience delivered by world-class faculty from Ivy League and Russell Group Universities, and accomplished industry professionals. You can be sure to experience an accelerated turn-around in your career trajectory being a part of the NUTM program” (Comfort – NUTM, Alumna).
NSP provides her scholars with ample opportunities to enhance their professional networks, develop analytical and logical reasoning skills as well as expand their depth in various domains of study. Through the mentorship, immersion programs, shadow a leader track, TEDLab Capstone and career development accelerated programs, the Alumni of the NSP have experienced more than 230% increase in pay as well as built thriving Start-ups in Fin-Tech, Energy, EdTech and other sectors example of which are MyStash and SurePayy.
The application for the NSP program for the 2022/23 session is in 3 rounds. There is however a change in the final deadline for round 3 from 15th September to 31st August. Therefore, applicants have less than 15 more days to apply to become a part of the progressive and diverse class/community of NUTM.
The application process is done on a rolling basis:
Round 1 – April 4th – June 20th
Round 2- June 21st – July 25th
Round 3- July 26th – August 31st
Individuals who have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (from any field), who are proficient in written and spoken English, and are no more than 35 years of age as of the date of application can apply to the NSP latest 31st of August 2022. In addition, applicants must display a high level of intellectual curiosity, leadership capabilities, and a strong passion for becoming a change agent in Africa, for Africa.
For further information and inquiry, please contact nsp.admissions@nutmng.org or call +234 913 448 1282.
We are committed to building a strong community of change-makers in Africa and the world!
Do you aspire to be a part of the NSP community? Click here to apply.
Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading Innovative Financial Institution is championing financial literacy for the next generation by participating in Global Money Week to commemorate Financial Literacy Day on March 23, 2023.
In alignment with the theme “Plan your Money, plant your Future”, Wema Bank organized financial literacy sessions for secondary school students across all states where the Bank is represented. This is to instill an early understanding of the significance of building a solid financial foundation and achieving financial stability and success from a young age.
Students at a Financial Literacy Programme Organized by Wema Bank Plc to mark the 2023 Global Financial Literacy Day.
The Deputy Managing Director of Wema Bank, Mr. Wole Akinleye, led the Financial Literacy Session at Yola Model School, Adamawa State. The students were trained on personal finance topics such as budgeting, emergency funds, saving for goal actualization, investment, and donating for positive societal impact amongst others. He further encouraged the students on the importance of developing financial literacy as a life skill.
Speaking on the significance of Financial Literacy Week, Mr. Akinleye emphasized Wema Bank’s commitment to empowering young minds with the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed financial decisions. In his words, “Our hope is that through these initiatives, we can empower more individuals to take control of their finances and achieve financial stability.”
Financial literacy is vital for the achievement of financial stability, and it is essential to ensure that everyone has the necessary tools to manage their finances effectively and achieve their financial goals. Wema Bank Plc is committed to providing educational resources and opportunities for children through the Royal Kiddies Account and a range of other savings products, supporting financial empowerment for the next generation.
The Corporate Institute Strategic Research (CISR) has conferred Honorary Doctorate on Oba Oyekan Adekanmi Ajose Posi III, Alapa of Apa Kingdom.
Corporate Institute Strategic Research (CISR) is an innovative embedded corporate research institute with its headquarters in Abuja.
“The honorary recipients are Nigerian ambassadors who have conquered the world due to the quality and functional education they received,” said CISR’s Management.
“They were chosen on the basis of their distinguished reputations, outstanding achievements, exemplary leadership, and extraordinary contributions to humanity. This is the highest honor an academic institution can give and today, they are richly deserved,” he added.
His Royal Majesty, Oba Oyekan Adekanmi Ajose Posi III, Ilufemiloye Alapa of Apa, Egun-Awori Kingdom was awarded an Honourary Doctorate by the Corporate Institute of Strategic Research, Abuja in the company of others.
In his acceptance address, Alapa of Apa kingdom lauded the Institution as an epitome of academic excellence commending its high standards of discipline. To the students,” invest your time and energy in making the right decisions. The story and history of this great institution are one of the right decisions that should be well-studied by those involved in tertiary education globally,” he said.
Oba Oyekan Adekanmi said, “Education is the fulcrum of our national security, and this administration treats as an utmost priority the advancement of security education and academic specialisation in this era of fast-evolving local and global security threats.
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has made an appreciable leap forward in the Webometric ranking of World Universities released for January 2023, coming second in the country with 1534 points in Impact Rank, 1020 points in Openness Rank and 1904 points in Excellence Rank, which were the three (3) key criteria used for the ranking.
A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that this commendable leap, though from the third position of the University in the last ranking, came about eight months into the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simeon Bamire, who has pledged commitment to the initiative to reposition the University in the comity of World varsities.
According to the latest ranking, the University of Ibadan was ahead of OAU, while Covenant University; University of Port-Harcourt; University of Nigeria; and University of Lagos occupy the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth positions respectively.
The Ranking Web or Webometrics is the “largest academic ranking of Higher Education Institutions” based on the assessment of “Composite Indicators and Web Impact Factors”. “The original aim of the Ranking is to promote academic web presence, supporting the Open Access initiatives for increasing significantly the transfer of scientific and cultural knowledge generated by the universities to the whole Society”.
“In order to achieve this objective, the publication of rankings is one of the most powerful and successful tools for starting and consolidating the processes of change in the academia, increasing the scholars’ commitment and setting up badly needed long term strategies,” Webometrics said on its website.