JAMB Releases Results Of Rescheduled 2018 UTME

JAMB Releases Results Of Rescheduled 2018 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Tuesday, announced the release of the results of the mop up examination conducted for candidates, who were rescheduled for the UTME on Saturday, May 26.

The results can be assessed on JAMB portal – www.jamb.org.ng. The Board’s Head of Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the announcement in an interview with sources , in Abuja.

The board had recently, conducted a mop up examination for over 12, 000 candidates in some of its centres across the country.

This included those whose biometrics could not be captured during the initial period of the UTME in March, those who were yet to see their results and have not been involved in any form of malpractice.

Others included those who were unable to print out their e-slip before the earlier examinations and those whose centres were cancelled for suspected malpractices.

On the admission process, Benjamin told sources that the board frowned at some institutions that have breached the constitutional guidelines for the entire process by making advertorials before the policy meeting.

He explained that all institutions must note that they are not to make any form of adverts for admissions into their schools until after the policy meeting.

According to the spokesman, this is because the meeting is the only authorised body that approves admission process for every preceding year.

“Advertising before the policy meeting is a violation and abuse of the entire process. “They must recall that at the meeting, all proceedings, rules, and regulations guiding the admissions are discussed and unanimously approved by all stakeholders.

“However, a list of institutions that breached this rule are being compiled by the board and to be forwarded to the appropriate body for sanction.”

Benjamin added that in view of the above, those who intend to make admission adverts before the slated meeting, are urged to have a rethink and halt.

He also noted that the 2018 policy meeting of the education sector was coming early to allow institutions begin an early admission.

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Sad Story! A 200 Level CRUTECH Student Is Kidnapped In Cross River

Sad Story! A 200 Level CRUTECH Student Is Kidnapped In Cross River

A 200 level student of the Cross River University of Technology, CRUTECH, has been abducted by suspected kidnappers.
The incident occurred on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital.

The student, Kisha Emmanuel Adah from the department of Civil Engineering was alleged to have been kidnapped after being trailed by the suspected kidnappers at the University gate.

An eyewitness who declined giving his name said that the student was trailed from an outing he went with two friends.

“Emmanuel was abducted in a taxi he used while on his way back from school,” the eyewitness said.

The kidnappers, it was gathered have now demanded fifteen million Naira (N15, 000,000) as ransom for his release.

The Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Irene Ugbo said the command has not been briefed on the matter.

“The command has not been briefed about any kidnapping case, so I can’t confirm the report now, no report of such has been reported to the police,” She said

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HOW TO WRITE AMAZING SEO ESSAY (High Ranking SEO Writers)

HOW TO WRITE AMAZING SEO ESSAY

How to make your content more SEO-friendly

SEO writing is Search Engine Optimization writing. It is writing that is focused on grabbing the attention of the search engines using specific, targeted words or phrases (called keywords or keyword phrases), and using them in specific ways.

Once you have a strong idea in mind for how you’d like to write and format your content, consider using some of the following tools to simplify and improve the writing process.

1)  Get your keyword research on.

If you’re going to post content on your site anyway, you might as well take the time to make sure Google takes notice of your effort.

Find out which keywords and phrases people are searching for (as well as what you can be competitive in), and make yourself a keyword spreadsheet. Keep track of how many times you work the keywords into your content, and use the right tools to track where you rank for the keywords you target (SEMrush is our favorite). Don’t know where to get started? Check out our comprehensive guide to keyword research for SEO.

2)   Use headlines and sub-headers

Using headlines and sub-headers does several things for SEO optimization. First, it makes your writing skimmable and therefore easier to read. People are more likely to share things that are easy to read. Also, having headers and sub-headers increases the keyword saturation.

3)  Add images
Its so technically this isn’t a writing technique, but it can bring your SEO writing to life. Images complement your text and increase the likelihood that prospects will read and engage with your content. People are naturally drawn to them. Picture quality is important, though. Low-quality images can be a turn-off for potential customers. Engagement aside, images can boost your SEO. If optimized correctly, they can generate traffic and boost your search engine rankings. In fact, image optimization is thought to be a Google ranking factor. When optimizing images, keep the file size as small as you can. Also, be sure to add alt text and include your keyword in the descriptive file name.

4)   Write high-quality content

This one should be pretty self-evident, but it isn’t always applied. The best way to get people to read and engage with your content is to write content that is useful and entertaining. Search engines reward sites that have high-quality, relevant content. Quality is more important than almost every other factor on the list.

5)    Use plain language

The selection of words for a product description is critical and may depend on your target audience. Every individual owns a vocabulary which may be different from the other. While writing an essay for university graduates, you may use difficult words. But, when it comes to the readability of a common user, every write-up needs to be simple and in plain language.

6) Be informative
The search engines are trying to be informative rather than deceptive. So, make your product pages informative by discussing the potential benefits. Praising a product over and again with the use of phrases like “best-selling”, “most demanding”, “top ranking”, etc. can harm your brand rather than do any good.

An SEO friendly product description describes the core features and benefits along with the practical use of a product or service. Because the search engines are now focused on providing value rather than the ranking the keywords stuffed together on product pages alone. Take the example in this image about sharing valuable information rather than becoming promotional.


7)   Write unique and distinct copy
The uniqueness of a product page is a core element in SEO. A few years ago, most of the marketers used to copy product descriptions of a competitor and make necessary changes to make it look unique. Then, the search algorithms were not smart enough to examine the meaningless spinning and rephrasing.Now it’s not the same.

Uncovering duplicate content is much more refined and the search engines value the originality of your product descriptions. You may take inspiration from other products in the market, but come up with a description that is written from the scratch. Normally, the product descriptions are not lengthy, so copying a short sentence may secure you a plagiarism penalty.

8)   Quick tips to review:

Define a content structure. Web users usually scan the content in an F-shape reading pattern.
Start with the core features of your product.
Add benefits to remove customer guilt after making a purchase.
Discuss practical examples to let them know the different usages and capabilities of the product.
Aim to write for your buyer persona and not the search engine bot.

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10 IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER IN CHOOSING A CAREER FIELD.

10 IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER IN CHOOSING A CAREER FIELD.

There are many ways to define career and the term is used in various ways.

A Career can be defined as individual's metaphorical "journey" through a person's learning, work, and other aspects. 

The word "career" is often used as a synonym for occupation, trade, profession, or vocation. This definition refers to what a person does to earn a living. There are thousands of careers. They range from those that require extensive education and training to others for which you need hardly any preparation. Examples are the engineer, carpenter, doctor, veterinary assistant, cashier, teacher, and hairstylist.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a career, whether it is your first job or you are in the middle of changing careers. When choosing a career path it helps to take stock of what you have to offer the world, while understanding what the world is willing to pay you.

This article will help by giving you ten important factors that shouldn’t be ignored. Keep these factors in mind as you’re choosing your next career path. If you do, you’re likely to feel better about the career you choose for yourself.

(1.)  DISCOVER YOURSELF

Before you choose a career path, you ought to discover yourself. That is discovered your innate abilities, motives, and values related to your work choices.

Ask yourself a question, what are you good at? Measure the pros and cons of your decisions. There are motivators, to help you better understand what is uncompromisingly imperative in your career. You should note that money is not one of the motivators.

(2.)  YOUR HAPPINESS

It may sound cliché, but the number one thing that you should consider when choosing a career is your own happiness. Don’t be pressured into becoming an accountant if you hate numbers just because you think it’s the right thing to do; instead, pursue something you’re truly interested in.

(3.) EVALUATE YOUR SKILLS

Everyone has unique talents that can be used in a career of some type. For many, these talents have been present since childhood; for others, they are learned over time. Skills can be broken down into types and matched up with specific career paths. In order to determine what career you should choose, begin by looking at skills that can be used on the job or look at career paths that compliment your current skills and talents

(4.)   YOUR PASSIONS

Once you have figured out what your skills are, take some stock of what you love doing. Your goal should be to find a career in an area that you love that also puts your skills to good use. For example, if you enjoy looking at buildings and are good at mathematics, your dream career could be in structural engineering. When you do this, keep in mind the saying that "If you follow your passion, the money will follow." In other words, it is possible to do what you love and have enough money to be happy.

(5.)   YOUR EXPERIENCES

The two best types of research you can do when considering a career are talking to as many people in your chosen field as possible and getting as much experience as you can. Talking to people is usually a simple matter of booking informational interviews, asking a few good questions and listening carefully.

(6.)  AVAILABILITY OF JOBS

When choosing a career, a big factor is how many jobs will be available at certain levels. If you are a new graduate or are trying to switch careers mid-life, this can be a determining factor as to what type of work you settle on. Local industries can play a large part in what work people do, so if you are looking for something that is outside of available work, you can expect to have to relocate to find a job.

(7.)    TRAINING AND EDUCATION

In order to land certain careers, an industry expected level of training and education is a general requirement. That means for each job type, you will need to attain a certain degree or level of experience before you can begin work in that area. Be sure to choose a training program that is within your means to achieve to avoid setting yourself up for failure.

(8.)   YOUR WORK STYLE

Each individual has his or her own unique work style. Some enjoy deadlines and structure, while others thrive with little guidance or management. Make sure the career path that you choose is conducive to the environment in which you do best.

(9.)  NARROW DOWN YOUR LIST

Eliminate careers that no longer interest you after thoroughly reviewing each one. Many people become dissuaded from pursuing a career after learning about education requirements, annual earnings, and declining industry growth. Once you've become acquainted with each career, narrow your list to 1-2 options.

(10.)  What is the culture like?

Will you feel like just another cog in the wheel or will your contributions be recognized–encouraged even? Are there layers of bureaucracy seeded throughout? Is this a fast-paced industry that is more concerned with the bottom line? Are there industry perks available that encourage performance and contribute to morale? By looking before you leap, you can make an informed career decision that will serve you well in the long run.

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