Tuesday, 19 August 2008

Covenant University Special Vacancies for leading Academics in Nigeria opportunities for Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers

Covenant University, one of the leading private universities in Nigeria seeks to employ research-active academics either as visiting scholars, sabbatical staff or on regularappointment from all over the world

VACANT POSITIONS:
Professors/Readers/Senior Lecturers/Lecturers I in the followingColleges
College of Science And Technology (CST)
a. Electrical & Electronic Engineeringb. Mechanical/Civil Engineeringc. Petroleum/Chemical Engineeringd. Computer Science/Management Information Systeme. Architecture/Building Technology/Estate Managementf. Information & Communication Technologyg. Industrial Mathematics/Industrial PhysicsH. Industrial Chemistry
I. Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biology

College of Business & Social Sciences (CBS)
a. Accounting/Banking &Financeb. Economics/Demography & Social Statisticsc. Public Administration/Political Scienced. Business Administration/ Marketinge. Policy and Strategic Studies/International Relationsf. Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management

College of Human Development (CHD)
a. English/Frenchb. Psychology/Counseling/Sociologyc. Mass Communication/Public Relations


METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates for the positions advertised should submit:
Ten (10) copies of their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (stating their names; dates of birth; state of origin/nationality; marital status etc);
Institutions attended (with dates);
Academic and professional qualifications (with dates); honours, distinctions and membership of learned societies and professional associations or affiliations;
Statement of personal research focus and institutional academic development plan
Working experience
Present employment
Employment Status
Salary and employer
Extra curricular activities
Names and addresses of three(3) Referees (at least one of whom must, where appropriate, be the Head of the applicant's current place of employment); and 2 of the 3 referees should make specific statements on the competence base of the candidate’s research and academic pedigree.
Three (3) sets of credentials.

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Applications should be submitted by September 8, 2008 either directly to the Registrar's Office or by postage in a sealed envelope indicating “Special Academic Vacancies” at the top left corner of the envelope. Please note that former applicants need to update their application in line with the above. In addition, a soft copy should be forwarded to “www.employment@covenantuniversity.com” by e-mail.The sealed envelope should be sent to:
The Registrar, Covenant University,Km 10, Idi-Iroko Road, Canaan land,P.M.B 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Zenith Bank PLC Architect job and Career Opportunity in Nigeria

Zenith Bank PLC of Nigeria seeks the services of a self motivated, seasoned and experienced personnel for the position of Senior Architect.

Requirements:
A good university degree in Architecture Msc in Construction/Project Management would be an advantage Minimum of 10 years post NYSC experience. Membership of ARCON or similar professional body would be an advantage Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft projects and other standard Microsoft office applications Good knowledge of contract administration procedure Creative with good eye for detail
Suitably qualified candidates should forward their curriculum vitae not later than August 28, 2008 to: Plot 84, Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, LagosAll applications should be marked "ARC/ODS" at the top right corner of the Envelope.

2008/2009 COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - AKWA IBOM OR RIVERS - ELF PETROLEUM NIGERIA LIMITED (OPERATOR OF THE NNPC / EPNL

Application for the 2008/2009 EPNL Merit Scholarship Awards is on.
ELF Petroleum Nigeria Limited as part of fulfilling its core value of sustainable development of host communities and as part of our corporate social responsibility, it implements various categories of Education Assistance schemes to support the educational development of its host communities. According to Elf these efforts are intended to boost "the manpower base of the communities and prepare youths to take up challenging job opportunities within and outside the oil and gas industry".
Elf Petroleum has shown high level of commitment toward the educational development of the Nigerian nation. It has demonstrated this in several ways, one of which is the award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian Students in secondary and tertiary institutions, as well as those at the post graduate level. The purpose of the programme is to promote academic excellence and qualitative manpower development in our communities and the nation.ELF Petroleum Nigeria Limited hereby invites applications for its 2008/2009 University Merit Scholarship AwardsList of Awards currently available for Application: HOST COMMUNITIES POST PRIMARY/POST SECONDARY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AWARD (AKWA IBOM COMMUNITY) FOR 2008/2009 ACADEMIC SESSION:
This Award is open to all students of Akwa Ibom State in their JSS 2 (Basic VII) classes in secondary schools within Nigeria and all matriculated full-time degree students in their first/second year of studies in tertiary institutions in Nigeria, in the mentioned courses and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships
AWARD OF HOST COMMUNITIES UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP (RIVERS STATE) FOR 2008/2009 ACADEMIC SESSION This Award is open to all matriculated full-time degree students in their first/second year of studies in tertiary institutions in Nigeria, in the the mentioned courses and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships.
Applicants for the award should be indigenes of any of the following communitiesEGI, AMAH, OLO, IDU, RUMUEKPE, REBISI, MGBUESILARU, ANDONI,

For both awards, in addition to the conditions stated in the application form, candidates must show: proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate, Proof of UME scores and admission to the course of study
LIST OF QUALIFYING COURSES: Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Land & Quantity Surveying, Law, Medical Sciences.1- Accounting 2- Agricultural Sciences3- Business Administration 4- Banking and Finance 5- Engineering 6- Computer Science 7- Environmental Sciences 8- Pure and Applied Sciences 9- Land and Quantity Surveying 10- Law 11- Medical Sciences
MODE OF APPLICATION Please read the following instructions carefully before applying. Any information not properly filled will be rejected by the computer.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted for the selection test schedule for Saturday, 6th September, 2008.
1- Open an e-mail account (ignore if you have one already) 2- Fill the required information into
the online form 3- Scan the necessary documents and upload based on instructions through the site
4- You will be sent an e-mail confirming your registration. 5- Only one application per candidate is allowed. 5- Multiple entries will be disqualified. 6- Applications which are not in the required form will be rejected. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Scholarship Online Application form
Click here to visit the e-Scholarship Management website
http://scholarships.totalsdd.com/

UAC OF NIGERIA PLC VACANCIES for Accountants in Nigeria

UAC is a leading focused and diversified company in the Foods, Manufacturing, Logistics, Services and Real Estate sectors of the economy. UAC invites applications from resourceful, dynamic, professionally qualified and experienced candidates to fill the positions below:

ACCOUNTANTS (REF: ACC 01) Major Responsibilities: Preparation of accurate and timely financial information Ensuring that the internal control systems are adequate and are operating satisfactorily. Safeguarding the company's assets against loss or theft.
THE PERSON: The good candidate, who should be below 35 years old, should possess at least a Second Class Lower Degree or its equivalent and should be a Professional Accountant with at least 3-5 years cognate post-qualification experience in a manufacturing concern. Experience in Management/Financial Accounting, IT Auditing and General Auditing will be a very good advantage.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: Interested candidates should send application letters and detailed curriculum vitae stating qualifications with grades attained to careers@uacnplc.com Applications must carry the job reference number stated above in the subject row of the e-mail. Also applications are only acceptable in Microsoft word or Adobe PDF format.All interested candidates should possess the following qualities:
High professional skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills Integrity. Excellent team spirit. Ability to work under pressure and to achieve results. Good computer skillsCreativity and innovativeness. Good interpersonal abilities.The applications should reach the above address not later than August 21, 2008. For easy contact, candidates must use addresses stating road, or street numbers, GSM telephone numbers and e-mail addresses on their Cvs/ applications.ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Presco PLC Accounting Staff Vacancies in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

PRESCO PLC is a leading agro-allied company engaged in the cultivation of oil palms and the processing of its products. Presco PLC has more than 8,000 hectares planted with oil palms and employs about 1,400 workers at Obaretin, Igieduma and Cowan Estates in Edo and Delta States.

Presco PLC operates a palm oil mill, a palm kernel crushing plant and refining and fractionation plants at its Obaretin Estate, near Benin City, where the head office of the company is located.Presco PLC is interested in strengthening its Finance Dept. and therefore invite applications from suitably qualified and part qualified accountants at all levels, position clerks, etc for a number of envisaged new

positions.
Presco PLC operates a palm oil mill, a palm kernel crushing plant and refining and fractionation plants at its Obaretin Estate, near Benin City, where the head office of the company is located.Presco PLC is interested in strengthening its Finance Dept. and therefore invite applications from suitably qualified and part qualified accountants at all levels, position clerks, etc for a number of envisaged

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Prospective candidates should possess the following:Good analytical communication and interpersonal skills, qualifications commensurate with their application e.g. (Full or part ICAN/CIMA/CICMN, etc HND, OND), proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Applications.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should send their application with detailed curriculum vitae by 19 August, 2008 to:The Human Resources Manager, (Ref: AS/2008/01)PRESCO PLCKm 22, Benin/Sapele Road,P.O. Box 7061, Benin City, Edo State.Or by e-mail to: HRM@presco-plc.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held at Presco PLC Head Office at Obaretin..

Union Bank of Nigeria PLC Graduate Recruitment jobs and Career Opportunities in 2008

Union Bank of Nigeria PLC Graduate Recruitment jobs and Career Opportunities in 2008
As a foremost and reputable banking institution, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc seeks intelligent, creative and dynamic candidates to fill positions in various divisions as part of its transformation and repositioning process


QUALIFICATION:
* You must be under the age of 30 by the 29th day of August, 2008.* You must have completed your NYSC with a discharge certificate.* You must have a university Degree (minimum 2nd class lower) or HND Upper Credit.* A Masters degree and / or Professional qualification would be of advantage.


METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Qualified and interested candidates should obtain a GSE ID from
www.gse.org.ng and thereafter apply online at the Union Bank of Nigeria PLC career website using the following link:http://www.unionbankng.com/graduate.htm
Please note that only applicants with fully completed CV information on the GSE Portal, and who have in addition registered their interest online on the Union Bank of Nigeria Plc website page, will be considered.No handwritten application or hard copy of CV will be accepted/processed.APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE 29TH AUGUST 2008.

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is one of the most capitalised banks in Nigeria. It has a shareholders’ funds of N102.542billion and operates through 386 network of branches that are well spread across the country, all of which are on-line, real time. Today, the Bank is a leading regional bank in sub-Sahara Africa in terms of its diverse investments across the globe. A glance at the Bank's financial summary reveals its solidity. As at 31st March, 2007, the Bank's gross earnings was N88.095billion; profit before tax was N17.393billion; total assets was N 699.247billion; and shareholders' fund was N102.542billion.

Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Toothache: SOLUTION

Toothache: Sundry the root of Mucuna pruriens. Grind this dried root into powder. Apply this powder on the aching teeth.

Worm infection in cattle: SOLUTION

Worm infection in cattle: Grind the fruit of Mucuna pruriens to make a paste. Administer orally this paste with water to the cattle twice a day for four days. Grind the seed of Mucuna pruriens into paste. Administer this paste orally with water to the cattle once a day until cured.

Worm infection: SOLUTION

Worm infection: Grind together the root of Mucuna pruriens with the root of Cassia occidentalis to make a paste. Take this paste orally with a glass of water once a day for three days
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN CENTRAL BANK

An ongoing recruitment exercise taking place in central Bank Of Nigeria is still on progress, an intrested applicant should apply through here: http://www.cenbank.org