UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT (UNIPORT) CALLS OFF STRIKE & ANNOUNCES HER RESUMPTION DATE

APPROVED REVISED ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2015/2016 SESSION FOR FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES

 

FIRST SEMESTER

1.0     Sunday, 19^th June, 2016

All Students Arrive

 

2.0      Monday, 20^th June – Saturday, 16^th July, 2016 (4 Weeks)

First Semester Examinations

 

3.0      Monday, 18^th July 2016 – Saturday, 23^rdJuly, 2016

First Semester Break

 

4.0     Wednesday, 17^th August, 2016

Extra-Ordinary Meeting of Senate to consider first Semester 2015/2016 Results

SECOND SEMESTER

1.0      Sunday, 24^th   July, 2016

            All Students Arrive

 

2.0       Monday, 25^th  July, 2016 – Friday, 14^th  October, 2016 [12 weeks]

(i)         Lectures Begin for All Students

(ii)        End of Lectures (14^th October, 2016)

            (iii)       SIWES (July 2016 – December, 2016)

 

3.0     Monday, 10^th October, 2016 – Saturday, 15^thOctober, 2016

Students Union Week: Cultural Activities/Professional Exhibitions

 

4.0      Monday, 17^th October, 2016 – Friday, 21^st  October, 2016

Revision

 

5.0       Monday, 24^th  October, 2016 – Saturday, 12^th  November, 2016

            Second Semester Examinations

 

6.0       Monday, 14^th  November, 2016 – Friday, 9^thDecember, 2016

            2015/2016 Long Vacation (Full-Time Students)

 

7.0       Wednesday, 14^th  December, 2016

            Extra-ordinary Meeting of Senate to consider Second Semester 2015/2016 Results

 

 

APPROVED AT THE 422^ND MEETING (EXTRA-ORDINARY) OF SENATE HELD ON FRIDAY, 10^TH JUNE, 2016.

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UNIPORT Updates: Portal For 2016 Post-UTME Screening Registration

We earlier brought an information to you concerning the 2016 post-UTME screening of the University of port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) which was advertised in one of the national dailies.

We didn't bring the full details of the advert to you due to the recent development (the scrapping of post-UTME) and the fact that the 2016 post-UTME registration portal of the institution had not been enabled.

Well, it seems the institution is not moved by the FG's directive that post-UTME be scrapped as we have observed that the institution has started updating its online portal for 2016 post-UTME screening registration which is expected to commence June 15th, 2016.

Whatever happens, we will bring you the full details on the screening exercise before the registration commences. That is, if the institution remains keen on going ahead with 2016 post-UTME screening exercise.

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10 Ways To Cultivate Saving Culture - Investment

Cultivating the habit of savings is a very
important one; this habit can help you in many
aspects of life. A good saver can save out funds for business, a good saver is debt free, a good saver has already made a right and bold step to financial freedom, a good saver can reach certain goals that can’t be ordinarily attained with the limited revenues he gets. Cultivating a savings culture is always ideal, but is never easy. Savings entails starving yourself off certain wants and pleasures, and that takes a lot of discipline. Many people want to save, many people wish they could save, but just few succeed.

There are certain ways you can cultivate a
savings culture.

1. ASSESS YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH
The first major step to savings is assessing your financial health; this would help you know the direction you’re headed and how to get there. You need to have a clear picture of your income and expenses, you need to know what takes the bulk of your money, and also try to ascertain whether you’re spending more than you earn. When you have this figured out then you can move to the next step.

2. HAVE A BUDGET
Having a budget would help guide you on what you ought to spend your money on and what you shouldn’t. With a budget, you would know your needs and wants and have a clear picture of how to cut down on spending on your wants. Wanting to satisfy your wants would make you unable to save. A budget would help you plan better, save better and cut down unnecessary expenses.

3. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR SPENDING
Your spending habits would determine if you would be a successful saver or not. Keep track of your daily lifestyle and what you spend your money on. After assessing where your money goes, look for ways you can minimise how much you spend.

4. HAVE A TARGET
The best way to save is having a target; saving without a target might not keep you motivated, but saving for a target keeps you motivated and focused. Have a realistic goal and save towards it.

5. BE DEBT FREE
Try as much as possible to live a life free of debts. Manage your finances judiciously and avoid having to collect loans; live according to your budget, this would help you in the long run.

6. SAVE FOR EMERGENCIES
Emergencies happen all the time; this is something we have no control over, and the best way to handle emergency is to save, so you won’t be left out of the dark. Set about 5% of your income monthly to save for emergencies, so you wouldn’t be left in the dark when the situation arises. Your emergency savings should be different from your normal savings.

7. PRETEND YOU’RE PAYING OFF A LOAN
The best way to frame your mind-set towards savings is to pretend you’re paying off a debt. Continue making the monthly payments into your savings account. Even after you reach your set goal, never stop this habit.

8. SET YOUR MIND TOWARDS SAVING
Having your mind geared towards saving would help you save better. Also, if you notice you still have money left at the end of the month, rather than spend it unwisely, the best bet is to save it. This would help you reach your goal faster.

9. SET A FIXED PERCENTAGE
The best way to save is by setting a fixed percentage to be saved monthly. This way, when your income increases, your savings would increase as well.

10. TRY TO AVOID GATHERINGS AND FRIENDS THAT WOULD GIVE YOUR SAVINGS A SETBACK
Friends are important, but when you have friends that won’t let you save, it’s best to minimise the way you see them. Gatherings and friends that prompt you to spend money won’t only kill your savings but might even push you to spend above your earnings.

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OAU Appoints Prof. Ayobami Taofeek Salami As New Vice Chancellor

Professor Ayobami Taofeek Salami has been appointed the new Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife.

He obtained his B.Sc degree in 1986 from University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. A masters degree from the same institution in 1989 and a Ph.d from same university in 1990.

Before his appointment, Prof. Salami was the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the institution, Head of Space Applications and Environmental Science Laboratory (SPAEL) and Coordinator, Climate Modeling Unit, Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, OAU, Ile-Ife.

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UNIPORT Post-UTME 2016-2017: Aspirants Please Read This

2016/2017 Post-UTME registration of the University of Port-harcourt will commence 15th of June, 2016.

However, this information is yet to reflect on the school's website. Even the portal for 2016/2017 Post-UTME registration is yet to come alive.

In view of these and the fact that the Post-UTME has been scrapped as announced by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, we advise all UNIPORT aspirants not to act hastily until there is an official announcement on the school's official website in that regard.

Be rest assured we will give you all needed information on 2016/2017 UNIPORT Post-UTME once the announcement becomes officially verified.

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