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Over 9500 Nigerians Study in the United States

The number of Nigerians studying for various degrees in the US has increased to over 9500 students. Daily Post reports the the United States deputy chief mission to Nigeria made the remarks.
Ms. Brewer comments came at the orientation lecture organised for Nigerian students admitted to over 700 American institutions for the 2016 academic session
Many of the students are postgraduate, some of whom have landed scholarships. 

Responding, one of the participants, Oludare Victor, a post-graduate of Federal University of Technology Minna, said he got admission intoTuft University to pursue his Ph.D programme.

“I am going to study electrical and computer engineering. My major is control and robotics that is my research interest in my PhD.”

“I am coming back to Nigeria to become a lecturer, so that I can get students to work on problem related to industries automated, we need robot.”

They were urged to be good ambassadors of Nigeria, and take their studies serious.

Postgraduate Nigeria wishes them best of luck.

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FIRST GENERATION UNIVERSITIES AS NIGERIA’S BEST PG SCHOOLS

Postgraduate education in Nigeria began in the 60s. At this time, there were only five universities in the country. They are; University of Ibadan, University of Ife (now OAU), University of Lagos, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. They are all jointly called first generation universities.

Postgraduate education at these Nigerian Universities are top notch, atleast by Nigerian standards. They have the longest years in offering postgraduate education, and at a time were at par in quality with U.K universities.
First generation universities get the highest funding from the Nigerian government. This enables these school afford quality faculty staff (researchers and professors) in various fields of study. Increased funding also provides equiment and laboratry that may be scarce in other institutions.
Beyond these is a large alumni base and an extensive international network these schools possess. This helps postgraduate students and faculty staff seeking grants, scholarships and other rare opportunities, that would have been beyond reach.
Most importantly is the fact that first generation universities are expection to have 60% of their student population as postgraduate students. At a time, University of Ibadan almost became a full postgraduate university, before it was stopped.
From Postgraduate Nigeria, we advice that if you want the best postgraduate education, attend a first generation university.
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POSTGRADUATE PLANS IN 2016

It’s the dawn of a new year, and many have made resolutions towards a change they desire. It is important to note that, “he who fails to plan, already plans to fail”. So I ask, what are your postgraduate plans for the new year. This post can act as a guide.
  1. Pick a PG Form: Make up your mind now, save ahead and begin to browse in preparation for the sale of postgraduate forms for your desired school. Don’t let job, family, finance hinder you this year. If you need advice on PG school choice, ask here, and we can help.
  2. Round up your course work/project: This is for postgraduate students already. Prepare a time line of daily/weekly/monthly activity you would engage in to complete your work. I understand how stressful it can be, but plan for the best. For PhD programme, plan ahead to avoid the stress of discouragment that comes with such lenghty programme.
  3. Apply for Scholarship: I would advice every postgraduate student to actively search and apply to the various scholarships, grants, student exchanges and fellowships that abound. Many Nigerians are currently enjoying these benefits, especially women. Go to online directories, send emails and ask question. Some scholarship opportunities will also be posted here.
  4. Impact your World: What’s the purpose of a postgraduate degree that has no impact on society? Your learning should make the world a better place. As you bask in the sunrise of a new year, what would be your meaningful contribution to society by year end? Food for thought.
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IBADAN: MASTERS PROGRAMME IN SUSTAINABLE DEV. PRACTICE

The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan is seeking suitable and qualified candidates for her academic Master programme in sustainable development. Areas of specialization are in Economic, Social or Environmental sustainability.

Admission requirements are the same for typical UI postgraduate programme. Candidates must write and pass a proficiency test in English.
To apply,  visit www.pgschool.ui.edu.ng to begin the process, or call 08023255741. Postgraduate application forms closes on 15th January, 2016.

 

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FUND POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL TRAINING, MEDIC TELLS BUHARI

The Chief Medical Director, Eko Hospital, Lagos, Dr. Olusegun Odukoya, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to commit more funds to the training of health specialists.According to Odukoya, such an investment will help check medical tourism and mortality rate in the country.

He made the appeal following the accreditation of the hospital to run a postgraduate fellowship programme in obstetrics and gynaecology by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and the West Africa College of Physicians.

Odukoya said, “How did the authorities spend the N150bn education fund? These funds are part of what we need to channel into the training of specialists, who will in turn cater to the health needs of the citizens.
“The Buhari administration has to take the lead in funding and ensuring that there are facilities for postgraduate medical training colleges. We do not have any subvention from the government but it will be appropriate for this administration to look into this.”
On medical infrastructure, Odukoya called on the government to reduce tariff on imported medical equipment.
He added, “We should learn from India which is now the hub of medical tourism. What its government did was to bring the importation of any medical equipment to three per cent. The government took this decision to allow doctors and investors to bring in modern equipment into the country.
“That is why people are now rushing to India for treatment because their hospitals boast modern equipment and facilities which specialists require.
“For medical equipment we import to Nigeria, we pay a huge amount to the Customs. Why can’t the government bring it down to either zero or minimal digit level?”
To support medical training, Odukoya said the hospital had trained over 15 fellows, just as it currently has 16 resident doctors undergoing further training.
He noted, “Supporting the postgraduate medical programme is of paramount importance and the hospital will continue to do so because we see it as contributing our quota to the development of health care in the country.”
Source: The Punch