TDB!!! 4 Simple Way To Stay Awake While Studying At Night..

My Christmas gift to my lovely viewers in higher institutions; There are many easy ways to stay awake while studying at night, but students in higher institution of learning and secondary schools hardly notice it, hence, they ignore this simple and easiest life style that can help them stay awake to study at might. Its already scientifically proven that students who study at Night tends to understand more than those that study during the day. Here are 4 Simple tips that can ease of the temptation of late night reading:

1. Drink a Lot of Water; Whenreaders you’re trying to stay awake water is the way to go. Dehydration can make you sleepy, so keeping your body hydrated will stave off those symptoms. If you are really sleepy, drink a lot of water to make sure you stay up. If you have to get up to go to the bathroom, it will definitely keep you awake! by water I don’t mean alcohol or coffee because it may contain water).

2. Take Breaks; Your brain is a complex thing but it still needs rest if you want to study hard for a long time as well as doing the best you can on your test. Schedule out your time so you can take a break try a study routine for 45 minutes, break for 15, and so forth. Set the alarm on your mobile so you don’t forget (or if you’re afraid you’ll fall asleep). Watch a TV show, talk to a friend, read a book, or listen to some music but nothing school related at all, even if it’s a TV show.

3. Exercise; Exercise can be a great way to wake yourself up take a short walk, dance to some music on your iPod (without waking up your roommates or your parents depending on where your living and the time), or head over to the gym for a little while. Taking a shower after a workout can wake you up even more (cold will wake you up but shocking the body’s never good so just a general shower). Don’t Study Somewhere Comfortable No curling up into a nice ball on your pillow with soft music playing the background will not help you stay awake, maybe heavy metal rock will but its better just to sit on a chair back straight lamp on and revise, no pillows when your body wants to sleep yet you have to fight it comfortability should be what your actively seeking to stop.

4. Eat a Snack; Get your blood sugar up by eating a healthy snack (junk food will just give you a burst of energy but then you’ll crash and collapse for 7 hours, wake up and realise you didn’t do any revision). Apples are always a good food to help you keep your blood sugar stable so you can stay awake (a lot of people say they will wake you up better than caffeine and hey its also one of your 5-a-day).

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP; 2014 NCC Essay Competition For All Universities..

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC is inviting interested and qualified members of the public to her 2014 Undergraduate Essay Competition.

Essay Topic: Broadband a Catalyst for National Development.

Objectives of the NCC Essay Competition:

* Increase Awareness of the Subject Matter

* Engage and Enhance Research skills

* Encourage competition and academic excellence

* Build capacity of undergraduates

Methodology - NCC Essay Competition.

* Undergraduates will submit essays not more than 2500 words.

* The essays must have an Abstract, Introduction, Main body and Conclusion with references.

* Essay must have references.

* Participants must sign an undertaking stating the originality of their essays.

* First 500 entries representing undergraduates from the Institutions (Private and Public) across the country.

* Winning essays will be selected based on content, grammar and style.

* The winning essays will be announced by the First Quarter 2015.

How To Apply:

Entries should be sent to: "essay@ncc.gov.ng

For more enquires, visit the Facebook channel –www.facebook.com/nigerian.communications.commission

Prizes:

1st Prize *N500,000.00 cash prize, Branded NCC Laptop and Printer

2nd Prize *N300,000.00 cash prize

3rd Prize *N200,000.00 cash prize

Application Deadline:

All entries must be sent in on, or before13th January 2015.

Scholarship: Application For 2014/2015 ALIF Scholarship Awards..

Agbonjagwe Leemon Ikpea Foundation was founded by Chief (Dr) Leemon A. Ikpea, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, LEE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED. ALIF was officially inaugurated on November 17, 2012 with sincere desire to benefit humanity through charitable activities which includes:

1. Extending scholarship scheme to indigent students and young persons of school age, especially orphans.

2. Catering for the aged.Promoting youth employment through skills acquisition.

3. Ensuring easy access to primary health care services for people living in rural communities.

4. Providing infrastructure to ameliorate the hardship of life such as borehole projects for the provision of potable water in rural communities within Edo State and beyond.

4. Empowering rural women, particularly widows.

Agbonjagwe Leemon Ikpea Foundation (ALIF) 2014/2015 Scholarship Award Agbonjagwe Leemon Ikpea Foundation (ALIF) annual scholarship is for indigent students of Nigeria public secondary and tertiary institutions is now open for application. The award is in the following categories:

A.) Secondary School
B.) Polytechnics and/or Colleges of Education, and
C.) University undergraduates

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be indigent and exhibits brilliance in his or her academic pursuit.

Applicant in category “A” must produce a letter of attestation from school principal alongside a copy of last term result.

Applicant in categories “B” and must be a registered student in any public tertiary institution in Nigeria i.e. Universities, Polytechnic or College of Education.

Applicants must have exemplary character and good academic performances.

Application Closing Date: 6th November, 2014

Method of Application

Note each applicant shall submit an application letter, not more than two pages. The letter must include the name of the candidate, GSM contact, and name of school, state of origin and in the case of tertiary institutions course of study, year of study, and why the candidate believes that he or she should be given the scholarship award.The application letter must be accompanied by:

i. A duly completed Application Form APS-2A photocopy of the candidate’s current identity card.

ii. A letter from the candidate’s current Principal and in thecase of tertiary institutions, a duly completed Form AV-1, including correct information of the candidate’s CGPA for the last academic semester.

iii. A copy of the candidates registration form for the current semester.

Application forms are available at the following collection centres:

i. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ewatto.Agba Grammar School, Uromi, Edo StateTSJ Center, 68b Ujoelen Road, By Zionspot Junction, Ekpoma, Edo State.

ii. Lee Group Holdings Ltd, 16b AllenAvenue, Ikeja Lagos Lee Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd, KM 7, NPA Expressway, Ekpan, Warn, Delta State.

All electronic applications should be forwarded to: admin@alikpea-foundation.org

Note: Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

EDUCATION: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation/EEPNL Scholarship 2014/2015....

NNPC in continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) awards scholarships to qualified Nigerian graduates who wish to pursue full time post-graduate studies in Nigerian Universities.

2014/2015 NNPC / ESSO National Postgraduate Scholarship Awards Applications in the underlisted disciplines are considered: Geosciences (Geology or Geophysics) Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Electronics, Marine, Mechanical, Petroleum and Sub-Sea):

Essential Requirements:

>> Must be a graduate of a Nigerian University.

>> Must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the Engineering or Geosciences disciplines.

>> Must have provisional admission into an accredited Nigerian University for postgraduate study (M.Sc or M.Eng) in the 2014/2015 academic session.

>> Specialization in Geophysics will be an added advantage.

The NNPC/ESSO scholarship award supports payment of tuition, books, accommodation and up-keep expenses for the selected course of study and for a maximum duration of two (2) years

Application Closing Date

Friday, October 24, 2014.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

[Scholarship News]: 2014 SPDC JOINT VENTURE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD...

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course.

The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills of young Nigerian, reports.

Requirements/Eligibility:

The merit-based scholarship is in two categories – the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).

1. National Merit Award (NM) Open to all Nigerians.

2. Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa states (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas). Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Bayelsa (i.e. of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas) and Delta States.

Eligible Applicants must:

i. Be citizens of Nigeria, currently enrolled in an accredited and approved university in Nigeria.

ii. Have gained admission during the 2013/2014 academic session, and pursuing a first degree programme.

iii. Have a minimum of seven credits, including Mathematics and English, in their O/Levels.

iv. Be enrolled full‐time, in a university in Nigeria at the undergraduate level with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 at the time of application (attach transcripts or official records).

How To Apply

All applicants should have their personal valid email account (for consistent communication). Candidates who meet thea bove entry qualifications should apply online, at www.scholastica.ng/schemes/spdc to provide the required personal and educational details, and load scanned copies of the following:

• A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant (i.e. jpeg format, not more than 200kilobytes);

• University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission Letter;

• Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Scores;

• ‘O’ Level Result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable; and

• Letter of Identification from State (showing Local Government) of Origin.Scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed) by:

a) The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
b) The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC) is also required of applicants for the Operational Area Awards (OE & OW).

The letters should be addressed to The Manager, Sustainable Development (UIO/G/NRS), Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt.

Each document must not exceed 200KB and the image format must be in JPEG.

Please note that:

a. Shell DOES NOT DEMAND PAYMENT FROM APPLICANTS. The application is entirely FREE of charge.

b. Shell DOES NOT ASSIGN ‘Representatives’/‘Agents’ to assist applicants’ process applications.

c. Applications should be submitted onlinebeforeFriday 24th October, 2014.

d. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

FUTMINNA 2014/2015 Admission list is Out: Check Admission status Here..

The wait is over for the federal university of technology minna admission list for 2014/2015 session.. Wishing all aspirant Goodluck but as they check their admission status.

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* Accomodation Booking Both Hostel/Off campus
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
» For the Lucky ones Give thanks to God.. For the Unlucky ones Give thanks to God also cause the Pre-degree/IJMB application is still on. You can Click Pre-Degree/IJMB to Apply before the Deadline or If you want us to do so..You can contact me on the BBM Pin and Whatsapp Number Highlighted above..Remain Blessed..

Scholarship: Win ₦150,000 In The GTB University Scholarship

This has been going for quite sometimes now and its No kidding.. You too could win a ₦150,000 scholarship in August during the monthly raffle draw for cool people running GTCrea8 eSavers accounts, and it doesn’t matter what year or Nigerian university you’re in. How do you win? It’s pretty straight forward, just read the terms below carefully.

       Terms and conditions

1. You must have a GTCrea8 eSavers account... If you don’t, you can open one HERE or visit the nearest gtb bank Nationwide...

2. Use your GTCrea8 eSavers Naira MasterCard—at ATMs, at POS machines andonline—at leastfive times a month.

Scholarship News: 2014 Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship Awards

   The Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Four (4) Million Naira Scholarship Awards For Forty (40) Students is open for application.
   Applications are invited for Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship Awards 2014. The Awards will cover 2013 and 2014. The award is for 40 (Forty) students each of whom will receive One hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000.00) making a total sum of Four Million Naira (N4,000 000.00).
 
Criteria For Chief Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Award 2014
(1)    Applicants must be poor and indigent
(2)    Applicants must be registered students of tertiary institutions in nigeria i.e Universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
(3)    Applicants must have good academic performance

Mode Of Application For Chief Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Award 2014
Each applicant shall submit an applicaton form, not more than two (2) pages. The letter must include the following:
Name of the candidate
Course and year of study
State of origin and
Reason the candidate believes he or she deserves the scholarship award
The application letter must be accomplished by:
i.            A photocopy of the candidate’s current identity card;
ii.            A letter from the candidate’s current Head of Department, including correct information on the candidate’s CGPA for the last academic session.
iii.            A letter from the registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of the institution
iv.            A copy of the candidate’s registration form for the current semester and
v.            Two (2) current passport photographs.

The application letter, with all the supporting documents, should be forwarded (by hand or postal delivery) to:
Gani Fawehinmi Schorlaship Board Nigerian Law Publications House Otunba Jobi Fele Way, C.B.D., Alausa, Ikeja. P.O. Box 80279, Lafiaji, Lagos.
Gani Fawehinmi Schorlaship Board c/o Dr. U.A.U. Onyebinama, Chairperson ASUU, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Opara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Gani Fawehinmi Schorlaship Board c/o Dr. M.K. Aliyu, Chairman ASUU, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, ASUU office.

The deadline for submission of Gani Fawehinmi Schorlaship 2014 application is Monday, 18th August, 2014
Interview Centers, Date And Time For Gani Fawehinmi Schorlaship 2014
i.            Zaria: Thursday, August 21, 2014 at ASUU Secretariat, Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru campus, at 10.00am
ii.            Umudike: Thursday, August 28, 2014 at ASUU Secretariat, Michael Opara University, Umudike at 10.00am
iii.            Lagos: Tuesday, September 19, 2014 at Nigerian Law Publication House at Otunba Jobi Fele Way, C.B.D., Alausa, Ikeja. P.O. Box 80279, Lafiaji, Lagos at 10.00am
Award Ceremony For Gani Fawehinmi Schorlaship 2014
Successful candidates will be awarded the scholarships on Thursday, September 11, 2014 Otunba Jobi Fele Way, C.B.D., Alausa, Ikeja. P.O. Box 80279, Lafiaji, Lagos at 12.00 noon.
NB: Students who have won the schorlaship are not eligible...but that shouldn't stop you...lol

Scholarship: Win $35,000 In the Etisalat Pan- African Prize for Innovation 2014

    The race is still on for the best and brightest African innovators as Etisalat Nigeria is still receiving entries for the 2014 Etisalat Pan-African Prize for Innovation.
   The Etisalat Pan-African Prize for Innovation is strategically designed to celebrate and reward the best and brightest innovators of African descent, who are able to present the most innovative mobile broadband product, idea or service that positively impacts African mobile users.
   The Etisalat Pan-African Prize for Innovation is awarded in two categories; the most innovative product/service and most innovative idea. The winner of the most innovative product/service will win an amazing cash prize of $25,000 while the winner of the most innovative idea will get a whopping $10,000 cash prize. Shortlisted candidates for the prize will be taken on an all expenses paid trip to
Cape Town in South Africa to attend the 17th Annual AfricaCom Conference and awards gala dinner in November where the winners will be announced.
 Still not too late to apply as the deadline for the submission of entries is Thursday, August7th. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be the next Pan African innovator!!! For more details on how to apply contact me on BBM Pin:27AEF248
   To submit your entries, simply click here or log on to http://www.etisalat.com.ng/innovation/ submit your entries today.