The Nigerian Stock Exchange 10th Annual National Essay Competition For 2011

The Nigerian Stock Exchange 10^th Annual National Essay Competition For 2011

Deadline: 29 July 2011

The Nigerian Stock Exchange Annual National Essay Competition is out again for both tertiary and secondary institutions. The following are the topics you are required to write your essay on:

For Tertiary Institutions

(1) What is Demutualization?

(2) How can it contribute to the development of the Stock Market in Nigeria?

The Cash prizes for the competition:

·                     1st Prize winner- N150,000.00

·                     2nd Prize winner - N120,000.00

·                     3rd Prize winner - N100,000.00

Consolation Prizes:

·                     10 Runner-up - N75,000.00 (each

·                     37 Zonal Winners - N50,000.00 (each)

For Secondary Institutions:

(1) Who are the Capital Market Operators?

(2) Discuss the functions of any three operators.

The Cash Prizes for the Competition:

·                     1st Prize winner - N120,000.00

·                     2nd Prize winner - N100,000.00

·                     3rd Prize winner - N80,000.00

Consolation Prizes

·                     10 Runners-up - N60,000.00 (each

·                     37 Zonal Winners - N40,000.00 (each)

Terms And Conditions:

·                     Only one entry per person is allowed

·                     The Nigerian Stock Exchange Panel of judges’ Decision shall be final

·                     All entries must be accompanied with the competitors form

·                     The competition is open to SS1, SS2, SS3, and Tertiary Institutions only.

·                     All entries must reach any of the listed address on or before Friday July 29th, 2011.

Note:

·                     All national winners are entitled to a certificate and plaque

·                     1st winner Institutions shall receive a trophy each

·                     10 Runners-up shall receive consolation prizes

·                     37 zonal winners representing each state/Abuja shall receive consolation prizes.

·                     76 winner essays will be published in some National Dailies

Entry forms are available at all the Nigerian Stock Exchange Branches, all Secondary and Tertiary Institutions, as well as our website:

 http://www.nigerianstockexchange.com

or any branch of: First Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank and also at the Records Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.


Contact Info:

Submissions: must be addressed to;

The Co-ordinator, Essay Competition at any of the listed addresses on the entry form

Website: http://www.nigerianstockexchange.com

SPDC Joint Venture Undergraduate Scholarship Award Scheme for Nigeria 2010/2011

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator
of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Ventures) undergraduate 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 of study. The programme seeks
to promote academic excellence and improve skills among young Nigerian
undergraduates. WHO CAN APPLY.
There are two main 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 undergraduate students in Nigerian universities
who are NOT indigenes of SPDC's operational areas ( i.e 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 undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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.
HOW TO APPLY
undergraduate students who meet the above entry qualifications should
apply by submitting a resume containing the following information:
*.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.
Applications must be sent to the above address on or before Monday,
20 June, 2011.