New (Photoshopped) Photos of the 34 MBGN 2011 Contestants

Below are the new set of photos of the MBGN 2011 contestants.

(Note: These pictures have been computer enhanced).

V1 ABIA Gabriella Ndu

V2 ABUJA Tessy Maduko

V3 ADAMAWA Nwando Ebeledike

V4 AKWA-IBOM Kome Osalor

V5 ANAMBRA Ify Jewana

V6 BAYELSA Sophie Gemal

V7 BAUCHI Chantelle Unachukwu

V8 BENUE Josephine Igochie

V9 BORNO Gbemisola Shotade

V10 CROSS RIVER Agatha Eriom

V11 DELTA Chidebe Joyce

V12 EBONYI Delphine Okabah

V13 EDO Onabu Obehioye Liliane

V14 EKITI Awefada Ovoke

V15 ENUGU Obioma Isiwu

V16 GOMBE Jennifer Igwegbe

V17 IMO Urenna Oyeneke

V18 KOGI Okafor Oluchi

V19 KWARA Ngwu Oganna Linda

V20 LAGOS Grace Ndam

V21 NASARAWA Menkiti Sylvia

V22 NIGER Amanda Simon

V23 OGUN Ige Temifope

V24 ONDO Tobi Banjoko

V25 OSUN Metu Kelechi

V26 OYO Mitchelle Ijeh

V27 PLATEAU Onaja Loveth

V28 RIVERS Florentina Nneka Agu

V29 TARABA Sylvia Nduka

V30 YOBE Lotachukm Ugwu

V31 JIGAWA Enoka Gloria

V32 KADUNA Olamide Aroguma

V33 KANO Deborah Enebeli

V34 KATSINA Kenechukwu Offiah

Highest Paid African Footballers in 2011 (Forbes)

Yaya Toure

Country of citizenship: Ivory Coast
Club: Manchester City
Annual salary: $13.5 million
The 28 year-old Ivorian midfielder is the highest paid African player in the English Premier league. Made global headlines last summer when he left Barcelona (after a very successful streak) to join his elder brother Kolo at Manchester City. Smart move: Toure currently earns $320,000 a week. Other compensation includes an image rights payment of $2.5 million a year and an additional $1.3 million bonus every time Manchester City qualifies for the Champions League.
Samuel Eto’o

Country of citizenship: Cameroon
Club: Inter Milan
Annual salary: $12 million
The revered Cameroonian striker is a four-time winner of the African Player of the Year award. He scored over 100 goals with previous club Barcelona FC over a five season period. His weekly take-home pay stands at $300,000. Eto’o bagged the African Player of the Year award for three consecutive years in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Emmanuel Adebayor

Country of citizenship: Togo
Club: Manchester City
Annual salary: $12 million
Born to Nigerian parents in Togo, the Manchester City striker started out his career playing for OC Agaza, a Togolese football club based in Lome. In July 2009 he exited Arsenal, signing a five-year contract with Manchester City, for a transfer fee of $40 million. Earns $220,000 a week. In January signed a loan deal to play for Real Madrid. Endorses energy drink, Power horse.
Kolo Toure

Country of citizenship: Ivory Coast
Club: Manchester City
Annual salary: $10.3 million
Kolo plays with Manchester City alongside younger brother, Yaya Toure. In March 2011 he was placed on suspension from the club after failing a drug test. He denies wrong-doing, claiming he inadvertently took diet pills meant for his wife. Investigations are still ongoing, but the worst that could happen is a 2 year-ban from football. Don’t feel too sorry: he’s got plenty of money. Currently earns $190,000 a week; has a boot deal with Adidas.
Frederic Kanoute

Country of citizenship: Mali
Club: Sevilla FC
Annual salary: $8.6 million
The 33 year-old French-born Malian footballer plays for Sevilla FC in the Spanish La Liga. Before Sevilla, had played for Lyon, West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur. A devout Muslim, in 2007 he paid $700,000 to purchase a mosque in Seville for Muslim locals after the contract on the premises had expired, and it was about to be sold out. Earns $180,000 a week.
Didier Drogba

Country of citizenship: Ivory Coast
Club: Chelsea
Annual salary: $8 million
One of the most highly rated strikers in the world, Drogba is currently the highest goal-scorer for the Cote D’Ivoire national soccer team and is Chelsea’s 6th highest goal scorer of all time. Currently his earnings stand at $185,000 a week. The 33 year-old has endorsement deals with Nike, Pepsi, Samsung and Orange France. Large heart: Has committed some $5 million to building a children’s home in Abidjan.
John Mikel Obi

Country of citizenship: Nigeria
Club: Chelsea
Annual salary: $5,800,000,
Many complain of Mikel Obi’s petulance, but why would he care? He makes $110,000 a week. The 24 year-old Nigerian midfielder is the highest paid soccer player from Nigeria. He started off his career with Plateau United, a Nigerian club, before stints with Ajax Cape Town in South Africa and Norwegian side Lynn Oslo. Endorsement deals include Pepsi and Samsung.
Michael Essien

Country of citizenship: Ghana
Club: Chelsea
Annual salary: $5,500,000
The 28 year-old Ghanaian-born, Chelsea midfielder currently earns $110,000 a week. In 2005, he signed with Chelsea for a $38 million fee, making him the most expensive African footballer at the time. Started off his career playing for Liberty Professionals, a Ghanaian football club based in Accra; went on to play for French clubs SC Bastia and Lyon before joining Chelsea. Outside the pitch, enjoys endorsement deals with African telecom group MTN, Samsung and Pepsi.
Source: Forbes.com

WORLD BANK CAREERS

JOB #: 111118

JOB TITLE: Lead Public Sector Governance Specialist and Cluster Leader
JOB FAMILY: Public Sector Management
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
APPOINTMENT: International Hire
CLOSING DATE: 05-Jul-2011
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: English [Essential]
APPOINTMENT TYPE

BACKGROUND / GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Anglophone West Africa, including Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. In addition, as part of a broad effort to support improved governance in Africa, AFTPR has undertaken analytical work on political economy of sectors, including natural resource management, to better understand the interests and incentives of key political actors that may influence the prospects for governance and policy reforms. In line with the Africa strategy, the unit also supports demand-side initiatives to enhance citizen-centered governance and social accountability.

AFTPR is looking to recruit a dynamic and problem-solving Lead Public Sector/Governance Specialist and Cluster Leader to be based in Abuja, Nigeria to lead the World Bank’s governance and public sector management program in the following countries: Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

The selected candidate will be based in the World Bank’s Country Office as part of the PREM team for a period of at least three years and will have an important leadership role in advising Country Management units on implementing the Africa Region Strategy including on the design of Country Assistance Strategies. Working closely with the Lead Economist(s), she/he will mentor the AFTPR staff of GF and GG level public sector and governance specialists and lead the governance and public sector reform program, working directly with key government and non-government entities and coordinating with other development partners.  As cluster leader, the candidate will ensure close collaboration with staff in the Human Development and Sustainable Development Networks and will foster multi-sector approaches to addressing systemic constraints in countries to public service delivery and effective management across sectors.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The selected candidate will report to the Sector Manager (SM), AFTPR, and will be expected to carry out the following duties:

- In 2-3 countries, directly lead multi-sector teams to deliver the Bank’s analytical, lending, and grant operations pertaining to public sector reform, including political economy and governance diagnostic work.
- Supervise and mentor the staff working on countries within the cluster and ensure effective response and delivery of programs requested by CMUs and the quality of the analytical and lending program.
- Generate and exchange knowledge relating to concepts, techniques and lessons of experience pertaining to governance, public sector reform and capacity building, advise on governance issues for CAS preparation, and facilitate multi-sectoral approaches to governance reforms.
- Lead the preparation (and periodic updating) of concise public sector/governance strategy papers for each of the countries in the cluster, drawing on inputs from relevant country team members.
- Engage with the Country Departments to derive substantive buy-in to the strategy and negotiate the allocation of budgetary resources for the related work program, drawing in the SM into the discussion where necessary. In doing so, the Cluster leader will coordinate closely with the Lead Economist for each country department.
- Assist the SM in supervising the portfolio quality and timeliness of work program deliverables under each cluster by providing oversight, reporting and guidance on major outputs of the unit.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful candidate will be a highly seasoned professional with extensive experience working on public sector management, governance and anti-corruption issues in developing countries.

- Advanced degree in public policy and administration, economics, political science, finance, or other related field, with a strong record of peer reviewed publication.
- At least 15 years of relevant experience in public sector reform and capacity building. Work experience in Africa would be preferred and experience in post-conflict countries will be relevant.
- Demonstrated skills and leadership in addressing governance challenges in multiple sectors and in shaping country strategies. Experience in governance issues related to natural resource management a plus.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in project management.
- Strong interpersonal skills, proven team orientation, ability to multi-task and work across unit boundaries and a solid track record of mentoring junior staff.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive, professional relationships with government counterparts, donors and other stakeholders.
- Excellent writing abilities, persuasive oral communication skills and ability to foster long-term, productive client relationships.
- Fluency in English is required.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Oando Nigeria: Graduate Trainee Programme 2011

Oando Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP)

Developing tomorrow’s leaders today

The Graduate Training Programme is designed to develop tomorrow’s leader and equip them with the right professional and soft skills required to survive in the dynamic business world.

Subsequent to a highly competitive selection process: shortlisted candidates will undergo a structured, broad-based training programme involving both formal and on the job learning. At the end of the programme, successful candidates will be considered for permanent positions within the company

Requirements:
Prospective candidates will be professional, passionate, ambitious and able to demonstrate a high level of integrity. They will be team players, who exhibit a high level of respect and must possess the following:

Bachelor or Master Degree with minimum of Second Class Upper Division (2:1) in any discipline
Completion of NYSC by 31st December 2011
Minimum of 5 B’s and 2 C’s in WASC, SSCE or GCE ‘O’ in one sitting, which must include Mathematics and English.

Age:

Not more than 25 years as of the 31st December 2011

The programme is open only to graduates who obtained their Bachelor’s degree in the last four years.

Click here to Apply

VACANCIES, AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC UNWANA

AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTHECHNIC UNWANA

P.M.B. 1007, AFIKPO, EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA.

VACANCIES

The polytechnic intends to recruit qualified candidates to fill some existing vacancies. Application area invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts specified below:

A. ACADEMIC STAFF

a. SCHOOL BUSINESS STUDIES

Department of office technology and management:

Lecturer I/II/III, computer laboratory technologist

Department of public administration

Lecturer II/III

Option: Public Aministration/Political Science

Department of public administration

Lecturer II/III

Option: Public Administration/Political Science

Assistant lecturer

Option: Co-operative Studies

b. SCHOOL OF ENGIERRING TECHNOLOGY

Department of electrical/electronic engineering technology

Lecturer III/Assistant Lecturer/Technologies II

Option: Power

Lecturer III/Assistant Lecturer/Technologist II

Option: Telecommunication

Lecturer II

Option: Control/Instrumentation

Department of mechanical engineering technology

Technology: Chief Lecturer/Principal Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer III/Assistant Lecturer/Technologist II

c. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND GENERAL STUDIES

Department of computer sciences

Senior lecturer/lecturer I/III; Higher Institutor

Department of general studies:

Lecturer II either of the following: Psychology, Sociology/Philosophy/Political Science or public Administration

Lecturer III Economics

Department of mathematics/statistics:

Lecturer II

Option: Mathematics

Lecturer I/II/Assistant Lecturer/Technologist II

Option: Statistics

Department of science laboratory technology:

Lecturer II

Option: Chemistry

Plant Technologist

d. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Department of Agricultural Technology:

Senior lecturer/lecturer III/Higher Instructor

Technologist II

Option: Auto CAD

Department of quantity surveying:

SENIOR LECTURER

A. NON-ACADEMIC STAFF

ICT UNIT:

Administration Officer II/ Higher Executive Officer

Option: CCNA or MCITP or CCNP

ESTATE AND WORKS DIVISION:

Principal engineer

Option: Cooling and Refrigeration

Administrative office II (Estate Management)

INTERNAL AUDIT

Auditor I/II

REGISTRY DIVISION:

Assistant register

Administrative officer II

Confidential secretary I

PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:

Engineer II (Electrical)

Engineer II (Mechanical)

Quantity surveyor II

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates must possess any of the following:

A. CHIEF LECTURER/PRINCIPAL LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER

A doctorate degree in the relevant field(s) from a recognized Higher Institution with at least 12/9/6 years teaching/applied/industrial work experience; OR

A master degree in relevant field(s) from a recognized Higher Institution with at least15/12/9 years teaching/applied/industrial work experience

Registration with relevant professional body

A. LECTURER I/II/III

A doctorate degree in the relevant field(s) from a recognized Higher Institution with at least 3 years relevant experience; OR

A master degree in relevant field(s) from a recognized Higher Institution with at least 5 years experience in teaching/research in an institution of higher learning; OR

A good honours degree from a recognized institution of higher learning and professional qualification in relevant field(s) above lecturer III, candidate are required to have published journal articles, books and must have presented seminar papers as required for each rank.

B. ASSISTANT LECTURER:

A good honours degree from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate

C. HIGHER INSTRUCTOR/TECHNOLOGIST II/CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY

Candidates must possess Higher National Diploma or its equivalent plus NYSC discharge certificate

D. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

A good honours degree from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus at least, 5 years cognate work experience; OR a holder of a Master degree from a recognized institution plus, at least 3 years, cognate experience OR a holder of a Doctorate degree.

E. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II

A good honours degree from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate

F. ACCOUNTANT I

A good honours degree in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus, at least 3 years, cognate experience.

G. ACCOUNTANT II

A good honours degree in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate.

H. AUDITOR I

A good honours degree in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus, at least 3 years, cognate experience.

I. AUDITOR II

A good honours degree in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate.

J. PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

A good honours engineering degree I the relevant field from a recognized institution of higher learning plus, at least 9 years post qualification experience OR a good Master’s degree with at least, 6 years post qualification  experience

K. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II (Estate Management)

A good honours degree in Estate Management from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate.

L. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II/HIGHER EXECUTIVE OFFICER (with options in CCNA or MCITP or CCNP) must be ICT compliant.

M. ENGINEER II

A good honours degree in engineering degree relevant field from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate.

N. QUANTITY SYRVEYOR II

A good honours degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized Institution of higher learning plus NYSC discharge certificate.

SALARY: The salary will be as applicable to all Federal Polytechnic in Nigeria.

NB: All applicants must be computer literate

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Candidate are requested to forward ten copies of their applications with detailed CV, names and address of three referees and one set of photocopies of credentials to the Registrar. The documents should be received 6 weeks from the date of publication.

Candidates are to ensure that their referees forward their confidential reports to the Registrar.

Kimberly Ryan Nigeria 30 Job Vacancies

Kimberly Ryan Nigeria 30 Job Vacancies
The pace of change in global business is increasing at rates once considered unthinkable. Now, more than ever before, managing change of this magnitude has created the need for committed and competent executives with leadership skills and a track record of success and employees’ of high value. For more than a decade companies have relied on Kimberly Ryan to meet their Human Resources solution needs.

Kimberly Ryan derives satisfaction in building our clients’ businesses by equipping them with highly talented individuals, providing adequate and relevant training for their manpower, developing HR Strategies and systems that manage and run the business to meet strategic objectives and keeping them informed on the current trends and developments through research.

Principal to Kimberly Ryan is application of professional knowledge and experience in analysing and assessing our clients’ needs rather than just applying a theoretical approach.

Click Here To View The Full List of Kimberly Ryan Job Vacancies

Shell Nigeria Scholarship Application 2011

SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship 2011
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 Joint Venture for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve skills among young Nigerians.


WHO CAN APPLY?
There are two categories within the scholarship – the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).
1. National Merit Award (NM)
The National Merit Award (NM) University Scholarship is open to all Nigerian first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are NOT indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States). Applications must be sent in writing using the application format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 NM Award.
2a. Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)
The Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa States (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas). Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OE Award.
2b. Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)
The Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Bayelsa (i.e. indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas), and Delta States. Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OW Award.


METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply by submitting a resume containing the information listed below:
Surname
Other Name(s)
Title (i.e. Mr, Mrs, or Miss).
Award Type applied for (i.e. Quoting one of the above References)
Session of Admission
Mode of Admission (i.e. Remedial, UTME, Direct Entry)
Entry Level
Programme Type (i.e. CEC, Distance Learning, Diploma, Full Time, ISLT, or Part Time)
University
Course & Duration
Matriculation Number
Degree in View
JAMB Registration Number
JAMB (UME) Score
State of Origin
Local Government Area
Home Town
Community (for OE /OW Award Applicants)
Postal Address: {Do not use post office boxes, as mails will be posted, by courier, except otherwise indicated}
Residential Address: {This should reflect the House Number, Street, Town / City, and State}
Email Address
Telephone Number
Physical Disability (If any, attach evidence)
Signature and Date


Applications must be accompanied by:
1. Two recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant stapled to the top right hand corner of the resume (including name, school & course written on the back of the photographs);
2. Photocopy of university or JAMB (UTME or D/E) admission letter;
3. Photocopy of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) scores;
4. Photocopy of ‘O’ Level result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE result(s) as applicable; and
5. Letter of identification from State of origin (showing Local Government).
6. For applicants for the Operational Area Award, letters of identification must be 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).


Applications must be addressed to:
The Head, Tertiary Scholarships, (CXUI/F)
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
P. O. Box. 230, Warri, Delta State.


Note:-
• SPDC’s attention has been drawn to the activities of individuals who pose as the company’s scholarship programme representatives. These individuals claim to be able to influence or secure scholarships for prospective candidates.
• SPDC has not authorised or appointed any persons or organisation to act as middlemen or agents with regards to the scholarship programmes and does not collect any fee from candidates. The application is entirely FREE of charge.
• SPDC’s scholarship programmes are as advertised in national newspapers and on the company’s website, (www.shellnigeria.com) wherein prospective candidates are advised on the medium for submission of applications. These applications are then processed by SPDC and the outcomes communicated directly to the candidates.
• Applications prepared by ‘representatives’ / ‘agents’ will be disqualified.
• Applications must be sent to the above address on or before Monday, 20 June, 2011.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GRADUATE TRAINEES position at KPMG

At KPMG, we advise local and global businesses on tax structuring and regulatory matters with the aim of assisting them to achieve their business objectives and goals.

We are currently looking for brilliant, forward thinking and cosmopolitan graduates who are ready to take on the world and become experts in an environment that offers them the training and support they need to flourish professionally and personally.

Do you think you can match our expectations? Then take this bold step today!

- Graduate Trainees

Method of Application

E-mail your CV to careers@ng.kpmg.com with Tax/Regulatory Graduate Recruitment clearly stated as the subject of the mail. 

CVs received before 31st May, 2011 will be considered for the September Class.

To be eligible, you should have a minimum of 2:1 university degree in any discipline and be less than 26 years old.

Mobil Nigeria Scholarship 2011 Application Details

Mobil Nigeria Undegraduate Scholarship 2011 Application Details
Mobil Nigeria Producing Nigerian National Undergraduate Scholarship Awards 2011

As part of its support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria, operator of NNPC/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified students in Nigerian Universities.

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE
Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)


DISCIPLINES
Applications in the following list of approved disciplines will be considered:
1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Geology/Geophysics
7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
8. Agricultural Science (And related fields)

Eligibility:
Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions.

Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University.
Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies need not apply.

Dependants of employees of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited are not eligible for this scholarship.


Method of Application:
If you are qualified and interested, please complete the form online and submit as instructed.

Applications not received before 11th August 2011 will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to come with the original and photocopy of the following documents for screening prior to taking the qualifying Test:
Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent.
Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University.
Evidence of current year of study
Current University Identify Card.
2 Current Passport Photographs.
Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.
Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test will be published on the MPN website and in National Dailies.

As part of its support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria, operator of NNPC/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified students in Nigerian Universities. GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) DISCIPLINES Applications in the following list of approved disciplines will be considered:
1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Geology/Geophysics
7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
8. Agricultural Science (And related fields)

Eligibility: Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions. Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University. Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies need not apply.

Dependants of employees of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited are not eligible for this scholarship.


Method of Application:
If you are qualified and interested, please complete the form online and submit as instructed. Applications not received before 11th August 2011 will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to come with the original and photocopy of the following documents for screening prior to taking the qualifying Test: Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent. Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University. Evidence of current year of study Current University Identify Card. 2 Current Passport Photographs. Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary. Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test will be published on the MPN website and in National Dailies.

Click here to Apply For Mobil Undergraduate Scholarship 2011

Tuface and Dbanj Nominated For 2011 BET Awards

Nigerian artistes Tuface Idibia and Dbanj have been nominated for the 2011 BET Awards “Best International Act (Africa)”.

The other contenders for the award are D black of Ghana, Fally Ipupa of Congo ,Tear gas of South Africa,and Angelique Kidjo of Benin. The Awards will hold June 26 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
See the full list below:

Best Female R&B Artist
Marsha Ambrosius
Beyoncé
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Rihanna


Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Cee-Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher


Best Group
Diddy Dirty Money
Cali Swag District
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Diamond
Cymphonique
Lola Monroe
Nicki Minaj


Best Male Hip Hop Artist
B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West

Best Collaboration
B.o.B ft. Haley Williams of Paramore, “Airplanes”
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, “Look At Me Now”
Kanye West ft. Rihanna, “All of the Lights”
Chris Brown ft. Tyga & Kevin McCall, “Deuces”
Waka Flocka Flame ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale, “No Hands”
Rihanna ft. Drake, “What’s My Name”


Best New Artist
J. Cole
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Willow Smith
Wiz Khalifa

YoungStars Award
Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
Jaden Smith
Willow Smith


Video of the Year
“Far Away” Marsha Ambrosius
“Airplanes” B.o.B ft. Hayley Williams of Paramore
“Look At Me Now” Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
“Pretty Girl Rock”, Keri Hilson
“Whip My Hair” Willow Smith
“Runaway” Kanye West ft. Pusha T


Best Gospel
Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
Mary Mary
Karen Clark Sheard
BeBe & CeCe Winans


Centric Award
Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benét
Cee-Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem


Best International Act (Africa)
2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
D’ Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Teargas (South Africa)


Best International Act (UK)
VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
Tinie Tempah


Best Actress
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoë Saldana
Kerry Washington


Best Actor
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
Idris Elba
Jamie Foxx

Best Movie
Death at a Funeral
For Colored Girls
Takers
The Book of Eli
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, Too?


Sportswoman of the Year
Tamika Catchings
Candice Dupree
Maya Moore
Serena Williams
Venus Williams

Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
Michael Vick

Robbers Raid Residence of Youth Corps Members

Armed robbers on Monday night attacked some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State. The ugly incident occurred at the corps members’ residence at Oluwo in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the State. Many of them sustained various injuries in the course of the bandits’ strike, while property such as money, laptops and phones were equally carted away. Some of the corps members who had participated as adhoc staff during the general elections lost their allowances to the bandits.

It was gathered that the building known as the Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF) lodge accommodates about 40 youth corps members.
Following the incident, many of the victims yesterday trooped out into the streets in Abeokuta, the state capital to register their protest, accusing the police of not promptly rescuing them in the hands of the night marauders.

Corps members protest
The victims, who did not want their names in print, lamented to journalists that they would not have lost their property if the police had heeded to their distressed calls on time.

“When we called the police to come and rescue us during the attack, they did not come to our rescue on time, until after we had been robbed and wounded by the robbers,” said one of the victims.

A female victim while narrating her experience said she was almost raped by the robbers but for the intervention of the gang leader who stopped one of the robbers from the attempt.

Contacted on the incident, the Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Muyiwa Adejobi confirmed the incident but quickly exonerated his men from allegation of not responding on time.

“The NYSC could not point accusing finger to the police because if they had told the police, we would have given them some policemen,” the police image-maker said while urging corps members to always participate in community policing.

On the corps members’ reaction, Mr Adejobi said “the protest was uncalled for. The police in Adigbe did not know the lodge. Nobody knows the place as corpers’ lodge. The DPO could not locate the place. They should have let the police know the place and they would have been given special security.” He said.

Source: Next Newspapers

Saro Graduate Trainee Scheme 2011

Saro, with head-office in Lagos, has diversified commercial interests in Crop Protection,FMCG, Public Health and Agro Commodities in both Nigeria and West Africa. As a result of growth in our businesses, we are recruiting fresh graduates to be part of the growth.

Job Title: Graduate Trainee Scheme
The Graduate Trainee Scheme The programme is designed to equip fresh graduates with requisite skills necessary to assume leadership roles and be exposed to activities in all our strategic business units within our organisation.

GT (Agriculture)
Qualifications & Requirements 
- Minimum of Bsc. Second Class Lower in Agricultural Sciences courses
(Agric. Science, Soil Sciences, Agronomy, Agric Extension & Agric. Economics.)
- Must not be older than 26 years
- Must have an NYSC certificate
- Ability to speak Hausa and any other Nigerian Languages will be a strong advantage

GT (Commercial)
Qualifications & Requirements 
- Minimum of Bsc. Second Class Lower in Agric.’Econs. preferably or any other science related courses.
- Must not be older than 26 years
- Must have an NYSC certificate

General Requirements 
- Excellent communication skills.
- Analytical, Interpersonal and Leadership skills is a must in addition to being self motivated.
- Successful Candidates must be willing to live and work in remote/rural areas in any part of the country.

Method of application.
Interested candidates should send electronically their brief profile (in excel format) stating the position he/she is applying for as the subject of the email latest 24th May 2011 to careers@saroafrica.com.ng

SimbaNet Sale Job Vacancies

Simba Group Recruitment
Besides a friendly work environment and an attractive compensation package with fixed and variable components, selected candidates will also get ample opportunities for fast track career advancement and upgrading of their skill and knowledge levels.

POSITIONS IN SIMBANET
SimbaNET Nigeria Ltd, is a pan-African provider of Information Technology, Connectivity and Business Communication Solutions.
SimbaNET invites applications from result-oriented and dynamic professionals having experience in corporate/ institutional sales to fill the following positions:

SALES MANAGER (Ref:SNET/SM/CON)
-Minimum 8 years experience in selling Hybrid Terrestrial Connectivity solutions, with in depth knowledge of various connectivity media including VSAT /Fiber/Wimax/RF.
-Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Management will be preferred.
-Strong consultative selling skills with ability to draft proposals for submission to potential customers.
-Excellent communication, interpersonal, convincing, analytical and problem solving skills.
-Proficient with Data/Internet and IP based solutions.
-In depth knowledge of Communications Technology, products and markets with proven track record.
-Ability to lead and motivate a team of sales executives.
-Should possess good leadership skills to lead from front in achieving the set targets.
-Ability to independently generate new business and manage accounts.

SALES MANAGER-AVAYA (Ref:SNET/SM/AVA)
-Minimum 5 years experience in selling IP PBX, Call Center, VCIP solutions.
-Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Management will be preferred.
-Prior experience in selling AVAYA solutions will be an added advantage.
-Strong consultative selling skills with ability to draft proposals for submission to potential customers.
-Excellent communication, interpersonal, convincing, analytical and problem solving skills.
-Able to independently generate new business and manage accounts. Excellent track record in previous assignments.

SALES EXECUTIVE (Ref: SNET/SE)
-Minimum of 2 to 3 years experience in ISP front line sales with proven track record.
-Knowledge of Internet/ Fiber/ VSAT/ WIMAX technologies and products will be an added advantage.
-Self-motivated individuals seeking fast track career growth opportunities in this dynamic sector.
-Excellent track record in previous assignments.
-Excellent interpersonal relations & communication skills (verbal & written).
-Minimum educational qualification is either HND or Degree in Science/ Engineering.
The vacancies exist at Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Prospective candidates should email their CV to hrd@simbaonline.net mentioning the vacancy reference, and the location preference clearly.

Application Deadline: 24th May, 2011

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas NLNG Teaching Job Vacancies

NLNG Teaching Job Vacancies

Mathematics Teacher, Home Economics Teacher, Science Teacher, Swimming Instructor

The Reference code provided below is to be used to search for the full posting on our “Job search” portal and for making your job application:

Posting: Home Economics Teacher
Ref Code: HRP/2011/231

Discipline Requirements

Home Economics

Posting: Swimming Instructor
Ref Code: HRP/2011/242

Discipline Requirements
Any discipline

Posting: Science Teacher
Ref Code: HRP/2011/229

Discipline Requirements
Any of the Sciences

Posting: Mathematics Teacher
Ref Code: HRP/2011/230

Discipline Requirements
Mathematics

Other Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in an international School
- Knowledge of International Primary Curriculum (IPC) (added advantage)
- Not more than 40 years
- Excellent Swimming skills for Swimming Instructor and HUET/BOSSIET Certification as added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in swimming for Swimming instructor only

Class of Degree
BEd or BSc/BA with PGDE/NCE in the relevant field obtained at a minimum of Second Class Upper Division

How to apply
Visit http://www.nigerialng.com/Vacancies.aspx?&id=20
Kindly visit our Job application portal to make your application. The deadline for applications to be received is Thursday 2nd June 2011.

Note: The “e-Recruiting User Guide” underneath the “Unregistered User” link  

Golden Pasta 8 Job Vacancies

Golden Pasta Company Limited is the fastest growing subsidiary of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Golden Pasta. Co. Ltd is recruiting for various vacancies below

VACANCIES

POSITION: FINANCIAL ANALYST
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for producing product costing reports, budget preparation and financial KPI for the business.
THE PERSON: Excellent Excel skills, effective communicator and good team player
EXPERIENCE: 5 years cognate experience.

POSITION: RE-DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTING
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for the supervision and reporting of the financial aspects of product distribution.
THE PERSON: Excellent Excel skills, effective communicator and good team player
EXPERIENCE: 3 years cognate experience

POSITION: INDUSTRIAL NURSES
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION: To attend to all nursing and care attention as required by staff
QUALIFICATION: Nigerian Registered Nurse and Certificate in Accident Emergency.
THE PERSON: A male, physically fit, neat, amiable with good interpersonal and communication skills
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years post registration work. Experience in a manufacturing environment will be an advantage.

POSITION:FITTERS
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION: To identify root causes of machine breakdown and rectify the problem
THE PERSON: Must have a high sense of integrity, physically fit and intelligent
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years post qualification work in a manufacturing environment.

POSITION: ELECTRICANS
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION: Trouble shoot and repair any fault or damage in process and packaging
machines
QUALIFICATION: ND in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
THE PERSON: Must have a high sense of integrity, physically fit and intelligent
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years post qualification work in a manufacturing environment.

POSITION: PROCESS OPERATOR
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION: Carry out effective operations of computerized process lines
QUALIFICATION: NO in any science based course
THE PERSON: Team player, computer proficiency, physically fit and problem solving skills
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1 year in food processing industry.

POSITION: ACCOUNTS CLERKS
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION: To assist in prompt processing of payments and accounts reconciliation
THE PERSON: Basic book keeping skills, computer literate, attention to details and calm with ability to work under pressure
EXPERIENCE: 2 years in a similar position in a manufacturing environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Qualified and interested candidates should send their resume in MS Word as attachment with the position applied for on the subject line to: info@goldenpastang.com not later than 31st May 2011.

Nigeria ranks as second most accident prone nation on Earth

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that over 1.3million people are killed yearly from road traffic accidents, with Nigeria currently ranking 191 of the 192 countries in the world with unsafe roads.

Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Osita Chidoka, who disclosed this in Benin on Wednesday at the national launching of the United Nations Decade of Action on Road Safety, noted that over 80 per cent of the figure occurs in developing countries, with Africa accounting for the highest death rate.

According to him, with 162 death rates from road traffic accidents per 100,000 populations, Nigeria currently ranks 191 of the 192 countries in the world with unsafe roads, while over 50 million people sustain different degrees of injuries from such crashes.

Represented by Yakubu Atta, Zonal Coordinator of the FRSC, Chidoka noted that WHO has predicted that if nothing was done by countries to stem the tide, death by RTA would increase by 65 per cent by 2015/2020, overtaking malaria and tuberculosis.

Source:- Daily independent

N200 billion illegally added to budget

President Goodluck Jonathan has returned the national budget to the House of Representatives on account of N200 billion items that were illegally inserted into the document. The lawmakers described the incident as a potential source of scandal and so called for an executive session. However, after the 2hrs closed door executive session aimed at providing explanations as regards the source of the illegal addition, the lawmakers remained bewildered and unable to come up with any satisfactory answers. THISDAY however learnt from a source that the said N200billion was inserted into the budget after the House and the Senate had harmonised their separate versions of the Bill.

How does N200 billion jump into a budget from “nowhere”?

AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA ADVERTISEMENT FOR STAFF VACANCIES

AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
(Office of the Bursar)
RE: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

ADVERTISEMENT FOR STAFF VACANCIES
Reference is made to an advertisement in the Daily Trust News papers of Thursday, December 30, 2011 for staff vacancies in the Badagry Department and the procurement Unit of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office of the University.
In furtherance to considering the applications, all candidates who complied with the terms of the advert are hereby requested to appear for an aptitude test on Saturday, June 4th, a

Please note the following requirements:
Candidates must come along with original and photocopies of Certificates or Statements of result.
Candidates must come along with original and photocopies of means of identification e.g International Passport, National ID Card, Driver’s License
Candidate is to come with writing materials and calculators.

TO APPLY
VENUE: Candidates are to report to the following venue: Faculty of Social Science Lecture Theater at 8:00am of the same a date, Saturday June 4th, 2011.

PZ CUSSONS RECRUITMENT IN NIGERIA

The following vacancies are currently available at PZ CUSSONS:

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MANAGER – PZ WILMAR
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

LABORATORY ANALYST – PZ WILMAR
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

HEAD OF MARKETING – PZ WILMAR
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

CATEGORY SALES DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
HPZ – Abuja Fct
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

CHIEF ENGINEER – PZ WILMAR
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER
HPZ – All States
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

PRODUCT MANAGERS
HPZ – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

BRAND MANAGER
Health and Beauty – All States
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

RAW MATERIAL BUYER/ TECHNICAL BUYER
All Business Units – All States
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

RETAIL MANAGER
HPZ – Osun
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

HEAD OF SALES – PZ WILMAR
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

CUSTOMER/TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
All Business Units – All States
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

Marketing Manager-Commercial SBU
Health and Beauty – Lagos
Closing date: 24 May 2011

MARKETING MANAGER (Foods)
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

AREA SALES MANAGER
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
All Business Units – All States
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

HEAD OF MANUFACTURING – PZ Wilmar
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MANAGER
All Business Units – All States
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

HEAD OF CATEGORY -KITCHEN SOLUTIONS
HPZ – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

HEAD OF CATEGORY -COOLING SOLUTIONS
All Business Units – All States
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

COMMERCIAL EXPORT SALES MANAGER
All Business Units – All States
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

SHIFT MANAGER
Soap and Detergent – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

MERCHANDISING MANAGER
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

TECHNICAL MANAGER – PZ WILMAR
All Business Units – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

SALES ANALYST
HPZ – Lagos
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

INSIGHT MANAGER
All Business Units – All States
CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2011

HOW TO APPLY
Visit http://www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies/
Click “Show Vacancies”

Dangote Group Graduate Recruitment: Technical Trainees (2nd Batch)

Dangote Group is one of the world’s largest private sector employers. We offer critical and challenging roles in a wide range of industry segments. Our hard-earned business reputation for excellence having an incredible growth is achieved with an absolutely world-class workforce.

Dangote Group is recruiting Talents for the 2nd batch of Dangote Academy Technical Trainees

Our company and your career; together we grow!

Applicants should be OND holders in the following areas:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
- Chemical Engineering

APPLY ONLINE

MTV and MTN Partner For Youth Empowerment Program

MTV Networks Africa and MTN have joined forces in a groundbreaking pan-African multimedia campaign designed to inspire African youth by connecting them with some of the world’s most influential people.

Young people all over the world are steadily taking interest in national and global affairs, and are increasingly becoming vocal on issues that affect them and the world they live in.

The Pan-African broadcaster and one of Africa’s biggest mobile operators are coming together to produce MTV Base Meets…with MTN, an 8-part youth empowerment initiative and TV series that creates a dialogue between young people and the political, business and cultural leaders who shape the world today.

The intimate documentary series will allow Africa’s young minds to ask influential, inspirational and sometimes controversial individuals vital and probing questions. Among the eminent people who will feature in the series are Liberian President Madame Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf (Africa’s first and only elected female head of state), Mr Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda and South African politician Mr Julius Malema (President of the ANC Youth League) and many African leaders or influencers who exercise a significant impact on the continent.

The captivating series will keep television viewers – young and old – on the edge of their seats. A diverse panel of young people representing different youth interests will be put together from across the African continent, with participants coming from Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda, among others.

Young, but well-informed, the panellists are articulate, engaging, provocative and opinionated on a range of intricate subjects – be it HIV/AIDS, global warming, education, poverty, corruption or entrepreneurship.

They are fearless and have attitude. Their no-holds-barred approach will make for exciting television viewing as they fire BIG questions to the influential people whose actions and opinions have a direct impact on their lives.

‘MTV base Meets…with MTN provides young people with the opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers and world leaders in order to address some of the key issues that are important to them. The initiative demonstrates our belief in the positive impact that the youth can have in shaping the future of the Continent.

We hope that MTV base Meets…with MTN will inspire young people across Africa to know that their voice matters and to help prepare them to take their own roles among the leaders of tomorrow’, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MTV Networks Africa, Alex Okosi explains

And as a way of bringing about interaction between the captivating series and viewers at home, African youth will be encouraged to nominate influencers and submit their proposed questions for the programme via a dedicated MTV base Meets…with MTN website or via their mobile handset.

Source: INFORMATION NIGERIA