WAEC Compiles List of Erring Supervisors for Sanctions

“We have been compiling a list of all supervisors found wanting; at the end of the entire exercise, we shall forward their names to ANCORPS and the ministry of education for proper disciplinary measures. 

“Such persons are not staff of WAEC; we shall blacklist them for good,” Ojijeogu said.

He said that `this cheating by any means’ could be described as examination leakage as being reported by some mass media.

“Question papers for the ongoing WASSCE did not leak as has been erroneously portrayed by a section of the media.

UNICAL Important information to graduands

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the National Diploma (ND) part-time programmes, Kwara State Polytechnic (KWARAPOLY), Ilorin for the 2018/2019 Session.

KWARAPOLY ND Available Programmes (Part-Time, 3 sessions) .

1. INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
1. Statistics
2. Science Laboratory Technology
3. Hospitality Management
4. Agricultural Technology
5. Leisure & Tourism Management

UNICAL Convocation: Information to Graduands

Following the publication of the Univeristy of Calabar, UNICAL 31st Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events, the authorities of the institution release some important information to all Graduands of the institution as regards the coming event.

Academic Gowns: Gowns are to be obtained from Faculty Officers on the payment of a deposit of N5,000.00 (Five Thousand Naira only). A refund of N2,000.00(Two Thousand Naira) will be made on the return of the Gown. Gowns not returned by May 30th, 2018 will attract a fine of N2,000.00(Two Thousand Naira only) per day.

Dissolution Of Marriage Contracted Under Islamic Law | Zeniath Abiri

There are two major ways through which a marriage contracted in line with Sharia or Islamic principles, can be dissolved, which are;

1.     Talaq and

2.     Khul’u.

In view of the fact that the second method of dissolution of marriage is less discussed and consequently, less known in this part of the world when compared to Talaq, focus shall be on Khul’u in a bid to shed more light on the subject..

7 Times Mfon Usoro Lawyers Fem

I have heard people speak about Paul Usoro SAN as regards his passion to develop the legal profession through sponsorship of different capacity programmes, some of which challenge the legal mind, and others are sporting activities which not only challenge the mind and body, but create relaxation and promote friendship amongst lawyers. I am well positioned to speak on his involvement in the area of sports, having won the females’ gold medal and trophy at the MFOM USORO LAWYERS’ TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP (An annual lawyers table tennis competition sponsored by Paul Usoro SAN since 2009) for seven consecutive times.

The Place of Pupillage and Mentorship in the Future of Legal Practice in Nigeria | Paul Usoro SAN

"The topic " The Place of Pupillage and Mentorship in the Future of Legal Practice in Nigeria" is very hot because the standard appears to be falling and most people equates pupillage  with housemanship.

Pupillage is not exactly the same as Mentorship. Pupillage simply means understudying a person in order to better your knowledge and understanding of legal practice. Mentorship on the other hand is a platform for junior lawyers  to look up  to the senior lawyers to guide them. Mentorship is not formal like pupillage. A mentor shows you the pothole to avoid and the things to know so as to have a successful practice.

IP ABC: Patenting Your App/Software | Infusion Lawyers

Question of the Week (1) 

We are a tech company in Nigeria. We have just finished building an app—first of its kind in Africa. Because we have big plans for this app, we need to protect it. Since the app has an innovative and intuitive technology, we want patent protection. How do we go about getting a patent in Nigeria?

Answer 

You want to patent your new and intuitive app in Nigeria.

In Nigeria—and most countries—apps are eligible for copyright protection only, not patent.

This is because apps are software programs and software programs are categorized as literary works under the Nigerian Copyright Act. They are literary works because software programs are written in computer language (whether source code or object code). The fact of their being written is what makes them literary, thus their functionalities are immaterial.

The implication of the position above is that your company cannot successfully apply for patent at the Trademarks, Patents & Designs Registry in Nigeria. Patents are granted to protect new scientific and technological inventions only, not software programs. So while your app may have "innovative and intuitive" capabilities, the Patents and Designs Act—which applies to inventions in Nigeria—does not recognize software programs as subjects of patent.