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 This is to inform students (both freshers and staylites) of the Federal University of Technology, Akure that the FUTA accomodation Portal and application is now open.

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FUTA Accommodation Portal Now Open

Following the release of the official Academic Calendar for 2020/2021 Session and the commencement of Registration, Students who have made payment for school fees can now proceed to apply for futa accomodation as futa accomodation portal is now open.


FUTA Accommodation Application

You would need to have already made payment for your school fees before you can be able to apply for FUTA accomodation. For futa accomodation application , kindly follow the steps below;

2. Enter your UTME[Fresher]/Matric No the first box provided
3. Enter your password in the password field
4. After successful login, navigate to the Accomodation Tab by the left sidebar.
5. Follow the instructions that follows to complete futa accommodation application.

FUTA Accommodation Fee 

FUTA Accommodation fee will be shown in the application portal.

Conclusion

If you ever needed additional information, feel free to leave it in the comment box below.

FUTA Accommodation Portal and Application Now OPEN (How To Apply)

Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Approved Academic Calendar is now out, for first and second semester, 2020/202 Academic Session. 

FUTA Approved Academi Calendar 2020/2021 -FutaNewsandGist


The Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA has released its academic calendar for 2020/2021 academic session, for newly admitted and returning students.


FUTA ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS - 2020/2021 SESSION


FIRST SEMESTER 2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION

Monday, 20th September, 2021 -    Registration Portal Opens 

Sunday, 24th October, 2021 -    Arrival of all Students

Monday, 25th October, 2021 -    Registration Continues 

Wednesday, 10th to Sunday, 14th November, 2021-    Orientation of Fresh Students

Sunday, 14th November, 2021 -    Normal Registration Ends

Monday, 15th November, 2021 -    Lectures Commence for all Students

Monday, 29th November, 2021 -    Late Registration Commences

Monday, 6th December, 2021 -    Late Registration Ends

Friday, 17th December, 2021 -    Matriculation Ceremony

Thursday, 23rd to Saturday, 25th December, 2021-    Mid Semester Break 

Monday, 27th December, 2021 -    Lectures Resume

Saturday, 19th February, 2022 -    Lectures End for all Students

Monday, 21st to Saturday, 26th February, 2022-    Lecture Free week

Monday, 28th February, 2022 -    First Semester Examinations Commence 

Saturday, 19th March, 2022 -    First Semester Examinations End

Monday, 21st to Saturday, 2nd April, 2022-    Inter- Semester Break

                                 Summary

    14 weeks of Lectures, 3 weeks for Registration, 3 weeks of Examinations


READ ALSO: Freshers Registration Procedure - Online Screening and Admission Letter Printing


SECOND SEMESTER 2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION

Monday, 21st  March, 2022 - Registration Portal Opens 

Sunday, 3rd April, 2022 -           Arrival of all Students 

Monday, 4th April, 2022 -           Registration Continues 

Friday, 15th April, 2022 - Normal Registration Ends

Monday, 18th April, 2022 - Lectures/Late Registration Commence 

Monday, 25th April, 2022 - Late Registration Ends

Thursday, 2nd to Saturday, 4th June, 2022 - Mid Semester Break

Monday, 6th June, 2022 - Lectures Resume 

Saturday, 16th July, 2022 - Lectures End

Monday, 18th to Saturday, 23rd July, 2022 - Lecture Free week

Monday, 25th July, 2022 - Second Semester Examinations Commence

Saturday, 13th August, 2022 - Second Semester Examinations End


                             Summary

13 Weeks of Lectures, 2 weeks for Registration, 3 weeks of Examinations


Download FUTA Academic Calendar for 2020/2021 Below


FUTA Academic Calendar for 2020-2021 - FutaNewsandGist


FUTA Approved Academic Calendar For 2020/2021 Session Now Out

FG Opens Portal for Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) Registration Application Recruitment..


Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Programme - FutaNewsandGist


 

Launched on the 31st of August 2021, the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFO) is a youth empowerment partnership initiative between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Progamme (UNDP)

  It is a one-year (12months) youth empowerment Programme. It is a partnership initiative between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).


Why Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Program (NJFP) ?


While Other programs and initiatives tend to require some sort of advanced requirement from applicants or lower the entry bar in terms of the kind of opportunities that are available. 
    NJFP does the opposite by inviting qualified applicants across a level playing field without compromising the pedigree of organizations that will play host to successful Fellows.

The programme will serve all of Nigeria – from North to South and East to West – ensuring that organisations and youth from all corners of the country can participate.


How To Apply and Register for the Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Program


To apply and register, visit https://www.njfp.ng/ for more details.


  N.N: This Grant Is Available To All Citizens And Some Foreigners (Ghana,Kenya,South Africa,And Cameroon) Please share widely to other WhatsApp groups to help others apply. 


{Graduate Opportunities} - Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Program Registration and Application

 Screening procedures for FUTA Fresh Students and Admission Letter Printing


  Please note that at the end of this screening procedure you must generate a CLEARANCE FORM. 


FUTA Online Screening Fresher Registration Procedure - FutaNewsandGist

 


Step 1: How To Print Admission Letter



  •  Supply your UTME Registration Number and ensure you view and print your admission letter.
    • Please note that if you do not view/print the admission letter, you will not be able to login in Step 2.


Step 2:  [ Log in to your Profile ]


    • (OR alternatively, visit https://www.futa.edu.ng and click on “Undergraduate Portal” under featured Links on FUTA Site).

  • Login with your UTME Registration Number as Username and your SURNAME (in CAPITAL OR UPPERCASE) as Password

  • You will be required to supply your valid Email Address and Phone Number and change your password before you can proceed

  • In case you forgot your password, click on the forgot password link "Get it Here" and supply your JAMB Registration, your Registered Email address, and Phone Number and your new password and click on send to reset your password and send to your registered Phone Number and Email Address

Step 3: [ Complete your Biodata Forms ]


  • After successful login to your profile, click on “Student Biodata”

  •  It is compulsory that you fill all the sections accordingly. Under the Upload section, you will be required to upload the scanned copy of the following documents:
    • Passport(not more than 1 month old), Birth Certificate, Certificate of Local Goverment of Origin, Court Affidavit (this is optional), Attestation Letter, Jamb Admission Letter, Olevel Result(s), NCE/ND/HND if Direct Entry

  • Click on "Finalise and Preview Biodata Registration" under the Finalise section

  • After clicking on Finalize, your Olevel results that you have supplied will be screened and if you passed, you will be instructed to generate school fees invoice and go to any of the bank listed on your invoice and pay your school fee on REMITA Platform only, otherwise visit the Admission Office (FUTA) for further assistance.
  •  Please Note: You will not be able to generate school fees invoice and make payment at the bank if you fail to complete these sections appropriately and pass the online screening.

  • After clicking on Finalize, you will be allowed to generate school fee invoice and make payment at the bank


Step 4: [ Make Payment ]


  •  Click on Payment

  • Your payment due will be available as Debit under Student Ledger

  • To make any payment, you have to select the payment, generate invoice from which your RRR Number and ORDER ID will be made available

  • Present the RRR Number on the Invoice at any of the Banks listed on your invoice and make the payment on REMITA PLATFORM ONLY

  • You have to confirm your payment under the Confirm Payment Section and Print your Official Receipt and the Clearance Form and present them when you resume physically on campus.

And there goes how to do your online screening and print your admission letter. If you have any questions, feel free to send it in the FutaNewsandGist Whatsapp group 

Freshers Registration Procedure: Online Screening and Admission Letter Printing

 Following the announcement of FUTA notice to new students on printing of admission letter & online screening , In this post, we will be guiding you through on how to print FUTA admission letters from FUTA official portal with ease.


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How To Print FUTA Admission Letter


Kindly note that you have to had been offered provisional admission into various programs of the Federal University of Technology, Akure for the Academic Session before you can print FUTA Admission Letter.

    Having said that; follow the below steps to on how to print FUTA Admission Letter;

  •  Supply your UTME Registration Number and ensure you view and print your admission letter.

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to send it in the FutaNewsandGist Aspirant Whatsapp Group

How To Print Futa Admission Letter (Guide)

The Federal University of Technology, Akure had directed Candidates Offered Provisional Admission for 2020/2021 Academic for Commencement of Online Screening and Admission Letter Printing




As posted on the Official FUTA page;


PRINTING OF ADMISSION LETTER BY CANDIDATES OFFERED PROVISIONAL ADMISSION FOR 2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION & COMMENCEMENT OF ONLINE SCREENING.


All candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various programmes of the Federal University of Technology, Akure for 2020/2021 Academic Session, are hereby advised to visit the University website (www.futa.edu.ng) in order to print their admission letters .

This will be available from Monday, 20th September, 2021.

Please be informed that online screening of the affected candidates commences from the same day .

The details will be available on the University website


FULL DETAILS: Freshers Registration Procedure: Online Screening and Admission Letter Printing


(Signed)

Mr. R. A. Arifalo

Registrar


FULL DETAILS: Freshers Registration Procedure: Online Screening and Admission Letter Printing

FUTA Admission Latest News: Admission Letter & Online Screening

 Chevening Scholarships which are fully funded are now open to enable applicants from all over the world to pursue a one-year master’s degrees in the UK.

Chevening Scholarship Application



Benefits of Chevening Scholarships


  •    Chevening scholarships are fully-funded which implies - flights, accommodation, and course fees are all included. This is to ensure you are free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximizing the experience of a lifetime. 
  •    You will get to live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. 

  •   On completing your studies, you will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring your own ideas to life.

To learn more about the benefits of Chevening Scholarships and studying in the UK, read here


 Chevening Scholarship 2021 Requirements


  •   While there is no such thing as a 'typical' Chevening Scholar, Chevening Scholarship expects you to have ambition, leadership qualities, and a strong academic background. 
  •    You are also encouraged to apply if you meet their eligibility criteria and other requirements.
  • Kindly note that: your gender, age (there is no upper age limit), sexual orientation, religion, marriage or parenthood status, caste, class, or other attributes do not matter.
  •    What matters is your ability to submit a strong application that demonstrates you are capable of excelling on an intense master’s course in the UK, and that you have a clear vision for your future – and maybe even that of your sector or your country.

  To know more about Chevening Scholarship Requirements, do check Chevening Scholarship Eligibilty here  and do check Chevening Scholarship Work Experience Eligibilty here.


 Chevening Scholarship Guidance


If you ever need more helpful information about preparing your Chevening Application, you can check the resources shared  here on Chevening Scholarship Guidance page.


 Chevening Scholarship Application


Chevening scholarships are fully-funded which implies - flights, accommodation, and course fees are all included. This is to ensure you are free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximizing the experience of a lifetime. 

Chevening Scholarships for Nigerians - FutaNewsandGist

   If you are applying from Nigeria for Chevening Scholarships, you can directly go to the Chevening Scholarship page here and check the application timeline here.


 Chevening Scholarships for Countries Outside Nigerians


    However, if you are applying for Chevening Scholarships from other countries (not Nigeria), you can check the application timeline here and/or visit the general application link here


Chevening Scholarship FAQS


Have other questions you'd like to ask or other details you'd like to know about Chevening Scholarship, check the Chevening Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions here.


Chevening Scholarship Courses


Trying to find the right courses for your Chevening Scholarship application ? Use the course finder here to quickly search for a course.


Wishing you all the very best, 
FutaNewsandGist Team

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    Want to check other opportunites, visit the Opportunities Archives on FutaNewsandGist

Chevening Scholarship Application NOW OPEN at any UK University (Fully Funded)

Looking for an Industrial Training Placement? This article will show you how you can easily find Industrial Training Placement and also an eBook that contains list of I.T Placement in Nigeria


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(Video) - How To Find Industrial Training Placement






(Free eBook) - I.T Placement Companies in Nigeria and their Addresses


If you are also looking for IT Placement Companies, you can also browse the list of Industrial Training Placement Companies that has been compiled in the FREE eBook which we are about to share with you.

  You can use this eBook to search for IT Placement Companies as well as their Addresses;



CLICK HERE to View IT Placement Companies in Nigeria (FREE)

CLICK HERE TO Download FULL LIST of I.T Placement Companies in Nigeria (Paid)

How to Easily Find Industrial Training Placement (Video + Free eBook)

Just about recently, a broadcast circulated around about FUTA Resumption news. This is to inform the public that the Academic Calendar that was circulated was not the original resumption date for FUTA in which the Dean have cleared the air on that.


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The Circulation Date on the Academic Calendar stated FUTA will be resuming for it's next session during September but it has been laid down that; It wasn't true.


When is the "Original" FUTA Resumption Date?


According to a trusted and more reliable source; from the Dean of Student Affairs, Physical resumption on campus will be around mid-October. 

[FUTA Latest News] - When is the FUTA Resumption Date?

 As the second semester is rounding off with exams, we assume there is undoubtedly going to be a lot of time for the break and we at FutaNewsandGist, think is the usually the best time for you as a Student to pick up one or two skills.




  In this article we have decided to share with you 3 Tech Program/Skills we think you should join to learn one or two things from during the break session.


1. MAMIT NG

MAMIT NG
  MAMIT coined from Movement and Advancement of Muslims in Tech is a new organization which was developed to inspire Muslims Student to participate and engage in Tech.

     According to their mission goal, MAMIT aim to impact upon Muslims the necessary skills, ideas, line of thought required to take responsibilities and be at the forefront of affairs worldwide.

Follow MAMIT Updates on Facebook

     To know more about MAMIT, checkout their social media page on Instagram and Facebook



2. Utopia Ideas SkillUp Brand Identity


Utopia Ideas - FutaNewsandGist
  If you have ever had interest in learning how to design mockup applications, making logo presentation, learning color theory and logo design, then the Utopia Ideas Digital Agency in conjunction with NAES FUTA might be your starting point

Checkout Utopia Ideas via their Website

   

All you require is a Laptop, ENTRY is FREE and date is on the 23rd - 27th of August from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Check flier for details






3. For|Data in Collaboration with Afro-Tech Girls


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   If you are a female who have always had a thing for Tech, you might want to enroll in the For|Data in collab with Afro-Tech Girls

This collaboration is a Tech Empowerment program for females and Application is currently open for Data Science and Frontend development Track.


   N.B: Application is free and closes on August 27th. 



You can click here to register.


If you ever have any trouble registering for any of these events, feel free to leave a comments below. 
Wishing you the best of luck.


You Might also Want to : Checkout Top 7 Available Undergraduate SCHOLARSHIPS and Deadlines

Opportunities: 3 Tech and IT Skills Program You Shouldn't Miss During Break

The Abdul-kabir Aliu Foundation scholarship is now opened for eligible brilliant Muslim FUTA Students to apply. The scholarship applciation closes on August 20th and it is best students apply on time.

AbdulKabir Aliu Foundation-scholarship for muslim students - FutaNewsandGist.com

About Abdul-Kabir Aliu Foundation

The Abdul-kabir Aliu Foundation (AAF) scholarship is the initiative of Alhaji (Engr.) Abdulkabir Aliu, the CEO of Matrix Energy Group.
   From a modest beginning of 70 brilliant Muslim students in six federal universities at inception in 2014, the Foundation now accepts applications from Muslim students in 14 federal universities across the nation.

List of AAF Scholarship Eligible Universities and Partners

  1. University of Ibadan
  2. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
  3. University of Lagos
  4. Federal University of Technology, Akure
  5. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  6. Federal University, Oyo-Ekiti
  7. University of Maiduguri
  8. University of Ilorin
  9. Federal University of Technology, Minna
  10. University of Port-Harcourt
  11. University of Abuja
  12. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
  13. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  14. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

READ ALSO: 6 Available Scholarships and their Deadlines for Undergraduates.

How To Apply for the Scholarship for Muslim Students by AAF


In order to benefit from the scholarship; applicants are required to meet four simple eligibility criteria listed below:👇

  • Be a bonafide Muslim student in some selected federal universities
  • Maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of second class upper (2.1) or its equivalent for medical students
  • Be of good moral behavior
  • Rank in the top percentile in our qualifying aptitude test.
To begin application, visit 👉 https://abdulkabiraliufoundation.org.ng/


For more information, 👉 DOWNLOAD the AAF Scholarship Document Here

The Abdul-Kabir Aliu Foundation Scholarship For Muslim FUTA Students & How to Apply

 Scholarship opportunities are one of the advantages you do not want to miss as a Student.

   While FutaNewsandGist had shared some scholarships opportunities in the past, we came across a useful compilation and decided to share with you here.


Undergraduate scholarships - FutaNewsandGist.com

6 Available Scholarships and their Deadlines for Undergraduates


1.  Kiisi scholarship for ogoni students. 


Deadline : Closes  July 30th


2. Hillcity Scholarship for all levels. 

Deadline : Closes July 31st


3. Agif Scholarship for  levels. 

Deadline : Closes August 1st


4.Seplat Scholarship for 200l and above.

Deadline : Closes August 1st.


5. Ptdf Scholarship for 200l students (2018/2019 set). 

Deadline : Closes August 13th


6. MTN scholarship for 300l students.

Deadline : Closes August 15th


7. AbdulKabir Aliu Foundation for Muslim Students (Undergraduates and Graduates)

Deadline : Closes August 20th
 
Disclaimer : FutaNewsandGist is not affiliated to any of the scholarship body above, we only share the opportunities for students. 
   



To a success ✈
 FutaNewsandGist Team
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6 +1 Available Undergraduate Scholarships and Deadlines for Undergraduates

As the academic session for the year 2019/2020 comes closer to an end, here are 10 Aerial Photographs of FUTA CLASS '20 we think you should See.



Below are FUTA CLASS' 20 Departmental Aerial Photographs. 

1.  EWM FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph

EWM FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com


2. MEE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph


MEE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com


3. PHY FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph


PHY FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com

4. BDG FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph


BDG FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com


5. CHE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph


CHE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com

6. ARE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph


ARE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com

7. CSP FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph


CSP FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com


8. CVE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph


CVE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com


9. CPE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph



CPE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com

10. AGE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph


AGE FUTA CLASS '20 Departmental Aerial Photograph- FutaNewsandGist.com


FUTA Class '20 : Ten Beautiful Aerial Departmental Pictures You Should See

If you are a FUTA Student and would be having CBT Test, you would find on this article for the complete list of the Revised Time Table for the 2nd semester Computer Based Test.



FUTA CBT Revised Time-Table for 2nd Semester 2019/2020 Computer Based TESTS


Attached below is a visual for the CBT Time-table;



You can CLICK HERE to Download the CBT Test Time-table

FUTA CBT Revised Time-Table for 2nd Semester 2019/2020 Computer Based TEST

 This is to inform FUTA students of the ILEYA Transport Scheme for FUTArians going to location like LAGOS, IBADAN and OSHOGBO for the Ileya Festival.

FUTA ILEYA Transport Scheme


    The ILEYA transport scheme is a yearly transport scheme organized by the FUTASRC to ease the traveling of FUTA Students going to meet with their friends and family to celebrate the Ileya festival.


  Below are more details on the ILEYA Transport Scheme;

  • Date: July 17th, 18th, 19th, 2021
  • Transport Fee: Lagos - N2500 | Ibadan - N1200 | Oshogbo - N1200


Check out also: All Opportunities for FUTA Students (Undergraduates & Graduates)


For more information on the ILEYA Transport Scheme, interested FUTA Students can contact; Hon. Adeyemo Dotun, Deputy Speaker FUTASU SRC on 08078473072



[Latest Upate] - FUTA Transport Scheme for Students going for Ileya Festival

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) as part of its social investment initiative in education, invites applications from qualified candidates into the NLNG Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme for master's degree programmes in the United Kingdom. 

Postgraduate scholarship


NIGERIA LNG LIMITED 2021 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Call for Entries. To apply, visit www.nigerialng.com to apply. Go on the "Social performance" menu to select "Education" from the drop down menu.

  Then click on the "Post-Graduate Scholarship". 

For more details, see the below attachment 👇


NIGERIALNG Postgraduate Scholarship


Check out other Opportunities from FutaNewsandGist.com here 

NIGERIA LNG Postgraduate Scholarship Awards 2021

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