Saturday, 18 June 2016

APPLY FOR 2015/2016 NAOC TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

                                       NIGERIAN AGIP OIL COMPANY LIMITED

                                     Operator of the NNPC/NAOC/OHL Joint Venture

                                                                                              R. C. 2974

 
2015/2016 NAOC TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME: APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

The Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its 2015/2016 Session Tertiary Scholarship Scheme, effective from 13th June to 27th June, 2016.

Category of Awards
  • Host Communities Merit Award – For applicants strictly from NAOC Host Communities
  • National Merit Award – For applicants from Non-Host communities
To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST be:
  • Registered Full TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
  • Certified 100 level students at the time of application
NOTE: The following categories of students should not apply:
  • 200 level students and above
  • Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies
  • Dependants of NAOC/NAE/AENR
Only Indigenes of NAOC Host Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo States SHOULD apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
Only applicants studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences and Agricultural Science are eligible for the National Merit Award.
Deadline: Closing date for receipt of e-applications is strictly Midnight, June 27th, 2016.

NOTE: The aptitude test will take place at designated centres to be communicated to applicants at a later date and applicants are to fully bear the cost of transportation to and from Aptitude test centres.





Application is open to 100 level students only.

1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clearly scanned copies of the following documents

      • Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
      • School ID Card
      • O’level Certificate
      • Admission Letter
      • Birth Certificate
      • Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
      • Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award)
      • Letter from CDC Chairman (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award).
      • JAMB Result
2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
4. Ensure to provide valid Email and Phone Contact for effective communication

To apply, follow the steps below:
1.    Click on "Apply Now" tab.
2.    Click on "Register Now" to create an account.
3.    Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4.    Click on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarships to return to Scholarship site
5.    Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6.    Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
7.    Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8.    Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
9.    When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
10.  Recheck application information to avoid errors
11.  Click "Apply Now" to submit information
12.  You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
13.  Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
14.  Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
15.  If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN) 
    • Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number   
    • Click "Create Account" and fill in the required  fields   
    • Login with Email and Password to complete the form   
    • After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture   
    • Visit any of the capture centres https://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres  to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number   
    • You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office 
16. Return to www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarships and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board

APPLY FOR 2016/2017 POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

            NIGERIAN AGIP EXPLORATION   LIMITED

           OPERATOR OF THE NNPC/NAE/OANDO PSC

2016/2017 POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME


Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, on behalf of the NNPC/NAE/Oando PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Social Investment programme. Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, has supported the education of hundreds of Nigerian students through its Post Graduate scholarship scheme. Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, along with its PSC partners, initiated this scholarship programme to help build capacities of young and brilliant Nigerians and further boost the pool of qualified manpower for deep offshore activities in the Nigerian Oil & Gas industry.

In pursuance of this, NAE Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2016/2017 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories: –

1. Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university
2. Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university

Carefully read the Eligibility/Requirement, How To Apply and Frequently Asked Questions pages for more important details.



To qualify for 2016/2017 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:

1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper division in any of the relevant disciplines from a recognised Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university for a one year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not be above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2016.
4. Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

Course of Study
Only candidates with offer of admission and BSc degrees in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;
• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
• Petroleum Economics
• Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)

Please note:
1. ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and Email (Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible.
4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE, other companies and agencies are not eligible.
5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification.
6. Strict compliance with above guidelines is required.
7. Application closes midnight, 26th June, 2016.

Completion of the application form and test invitation shall NOT be construed as a commitment on the part of the NNPC/NAE/OANDO PSC nor shall it entitle applicants to make any claims whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from NAE and/or any of its partners by virtue of responding to this invitation to apply for Post Graduate scholarship award.

The NAE scholarship award applies to tuition, books, field trips, accommodation, living expenses and a return economy ticket for selected one-year course of study.

The Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates shall be conducted on 9th July, 2016.






SECTION A
1. Candidates should have the following clearly scanned documents before starting the application process: 
      a. Passport photograph (450 × 450 pixel) with white background not more than 3 months old 
      b. Provisional admission letter for post graduate studies 2016/2017 session into any reputable university – Local/Overseas. This admission letter must be for the course stated on the candidate’s application.
      c. First Degree Certificate
      d. NYSC Discharge Certificate
      e. Valid ID card (Driver's license, Voter's card, National Identity card)
      f. Valid International Passport Data Page for Overseas category only (Valid for travel at least one year from September 2016) 

     g. Birth Certificate from Local government
     h. Current Curriculum Vitae
      i. NAE Compliance Declaration Form

2. All candiates are required to fill and sign the NAE compliance declaration form.
To download the NAE compliance declaration, click http://dragnetonlinetraining.com/form_download.php
3. Label the scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mix up during upload.
4. Attach the right documents in the appropriate upload section.


SECTION B
To apply, follow the steps below:
 1. Click on "Apply Now" tab.
 2. Click on "Register Now" to create an account.
 3. Proceed to your email box to activate your account
 4. Click on www.scholastica.ng to return to Scholarship site
 5. Enter your registered email and password to create your profile.
 6. Candidates are required to fill the Personal Details (with National Identification Number if available), Undergraduate and Postgraduate Sections only. Candidates are also required to upload only applicable documents (refer to section A). 
Note to Overseas category applicants: Applicants for the Overseas category are encouraged to also apply for the Local Post Graduate Scholarship Award.
 7.  Candidates are not required to fill the Secondary Level,Bank details or download the undergraduate profile verification form in the application portal.
 8.  Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
 9.  Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
10. Recheck application information to avoid errors
11. Click "Apply Now" to submit information at http://scholastica.ng/schemes/naescholarships or return to the home page www.scholastica.ng and select the 2016 NAE Postgraduate Scholarship Awards to be redirected to the application page
12. You will receive an email that confirms your application was successful.

NOTE: 
·
• Multiple applications shall lead to disqualification.
• Kindly review your profile before applying.



Tuesday, 3 May 2016

JOBS AVAILABLE AS AT MAY 3RD 2016 Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL)

Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL), is a resource and solution management company that specializes in assisting international/Local companies in identifying Potential market opportunities, assisting with permits, sourcing highly skilled employees, bidding on and negotiating contracts and navigating the often complex political and policy environment of many sub Saharan African countries.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Construction Supervisor (Structures)

Location: 
Port Harcourt
Job Type: Contract - Sourcing
Category: Construction
Rotation: Morning

Job Description

The holder of the position shall in particular be responsible for:
  • All structural steel prefabrication, assembly, erection, NDE, PWHT and dimensional controls as per qualified procedures including primary steel members, secondary steel, plat forms to equipment, installation aids and painting in accordance with Approved For Construction (AFC) drawings, applicable Codes and Standards and Specifications.
  • Supervising a team of SCNL personnel dedicated to subsea structural packages of about 11,500 tons in weight.
  • Reviewing and validating onshore CTR organisation required to supervise these onshore construction activities.
  • Reviewing and analysing the onshore construction schedule and providing feedback to the Construction Superintendent.
  • Assess the suitability or otherwise of CTR assigned work force in order to provide early warnings regarding construction schedule.
  • Assessing the suitability, availability or otherwise  of  CTR-assigned  equipment  and  materials  required  for  structural construction activities.
  • Ensuring appropriate coordination and seamless interface with other onshore construction Client’s sub-packages inline with the overall scope of work.
  • Assisting and taking part in all load-out operations at client’s yard as may be required.
  • Ensuring that as-built dossiers comply with all QA/QC requirements.
  • Providing weekly and monthly construction updates to the Construction Superintendent.
  • Taking part in daily, weekly and monthly progress review meetings as may be required.
  • Providing inputs to the Construction Superintendent to assist him in the preparation of the close-out reports for the construction activities operations.
  • Liaising with the Construction Superintendent on a routine basis for there solution of outstanding issue(s), if any.
  • Providing feedback to the construction superintendent on required level and quality of personnel at any point in time, in order to manage mobilization and demobilization of CPY site personnel dedicated to Structural fabrication scope
HSE:
  • Contribute to meet HSE objectives while ensuring HSE requirements are taken in to consideration during the construction phase to minimize risk to people and Company/contractor assets, at anytime during the project phase.
  • Demonstrate leadership for implementation of Company HSEQ requirements and ensure on construction site the setup of the correct organization, that Contractor implement properly the HSE plan on the Construction Yards, the proper monitoring and recording of HSE performance of the sites.
  • Ensure that safe working practices are carried out within the construction team and the contractors in order to enforce Company HSEQ policy.
  • Provide construction in put to the Company
Qualifications
  • Chartered Engineer or similar education level, with a sound Oil & Gas technical background (multi-discipline) in deep offshore construction.
  • Minimum of 10 years working experience in an Oil and Gas industry with a strong background in subsea construction activities.
  • Good knowledge of international subsea design codes/standards and company general specifications
Preferred Skills:
  • Proven  background  in  improving  quality,  procedures,  planning,  coordination,  organization  and  productivity  of  the contractor she supervises.
  • A self-motivated natural leader with excellent communication and delegation skills.
  • Credible working relationships within multicultural teams.
  • Fluency in English both verbally and in writing.
  • Passionate about maintaining high standards.
  • Excellent work ethic and must be able to withstand fast-paced high pressure working environments.
Application Closing Date
25th October, 2016 TO APPLY CLICK HERE

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DAVIDAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP REGISTRATION

Davidan Foundation Scholarship 2016Davidan scholarship 2016 application is one of the easiest scholarship you can obtain in your undergraduate degree programe.It is open to all Nigerian and Ghanian students studying any course in the university or polytechnic, and are as at the time application in their first,second or third year in the university or in any level in  the polytechnic.

Eligibility Davidan foundation scholarship

1.Must have obtained not less that 180 in the joint admission and matriculation examination.
2.Must be from 100 level to 300 level or any level in the polytechnic.
3.Must be Nigerian or Ghanian  
4.Must not be an awardee of any similar awards

Worth of the scholarship

The worth of the Davidan foundation scholarship is 150,000 yearly till graduation.

Documents Required

1.Jamb Result
2.Proof of studentship
3.O-level result.
4.Lga certificate
5.Admission letter
6. Birth Certificate

To apply

MOUSE NOT WORKING WHAT COULD BE THE ISSUE

There may be several issues which can cause your mouse to not work properly with Microsoft Windows. This document contains the more common solutions that should be followed for best results.Before the panic press "shift and F6" KEYS and recheck it might just be you initially pressed those keys without knowing the effects 
Tip: You can use your keyboard to navigate in Windows or connect a different mouse that does work to access areas of Windows mentioned on this page.
Note: If you are having trouble with a touchpad mouse on a laptop, see our laptop touchpad not working page.

Computer frozen

Using the Num Lock key
Make sure the computer is not frozen by pressing the Num Lock key on the keyboard. When Num Lock is pressed repeatedly, the Num Lock indicator LED on your keyboard should turn on and off. If this indicator does not change, your computer is frozen; meaning all hardware on the computer (including the mouse) will not work. Reboot the computer to resolve this issue. If you don't have an indicator light, proceed to the next part of this section.
Keyboard doesn't have Num Lock indicator light
If your keyboard does not include the LED described in the previous section, anywhere in Windows, press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys at the same time. This action should bring up a blue Windows options screen (you may leave this menu by pressing the Esc key). If you are not taken to the blue screen within a few seconds, your computer is frozen.Reboot your machine to resolve this issue.
  • Windows freezes or stops responding frequently.

Mouse conflict

If any new hardware has been recently installed on the computer, remove it to help verify the new hardware is not causing a conflict with your existing mouse.

Not connected properly

USB mouse
If you are using a USB mouse, disconnect the mouse cable and then reconnect to a different USB port. If the mouse is connected to a USB hub, unplug the mouse cable and the connect it to a USB port on the back of the computer.