Sheddy50:
I scored 32% which position I carry? My ground mum is waiting to hear the position whr i carry.

I been don promise her chicken sef, cuz i have never failed any exam ever since I was born, i was confident that streak would continue until yesterday evening.

The exam setter, if any of una secure work for jamb, I say R.I.P in advance to all our up coming guys.

Couldn't help but laugh @ this comment. Had to come out from my observation mode.

xfire:

Thanks a lot for your contribution, Mayflowa. May you be blessed abundantly!
Per your guidance, we plan to use the additional N50k as follows: (1) increase the winner's cash prize by N30k; (2) increase the cash prizes for the 1st and 2nd runners up by N5k (3) Give N1,000 recharge card to the 6th to 15th best students as consolation.

Good news everyone. The cash prizes have just been adjusted upwards courtesy of additional financial pledge by Mayflowa:

Winner - N100, 000

1st Runner Up - N45, 000

2nd Runner Up - N35, 000

4th and 5th best - N10, 000 each

6th to 15th best - N1, 000 recharge card vouchers / top-up each

Richiez, please update on the FP

cc Odunayo

This is to confirm that Mayflowa has fulfilled his pledge. I have received additional support of N50, 000 from him.

The stakes have now been raised! The winner will now go home with N100, 000. Other cash prizes and rewards have also been updated.

Thanks Mayflowa

Richiez, still waiting for the update on the first page.

Mayflowa:


Good! That's perfect. If you would PM me and send me your account. I would transfer the cash ASAP. Thanks for all your effort.

Okay. PM sent. Thanks

Mayflowa:


I am very impressed to see educational exercise going on on nairaland. I give kudos for your initiative. If you don't mind, I will like to support the winners with 50k. I particularly want the overall winner to go home with nothing less than 100k. So you can complete his/her 70k to 100k and use the remaining 20k with your discretion.

Thanks for your initiative.
Cc: Richiez Odunayo

Thanks a lot for your contribution, Mayflowa. May you be blessed abundantly!
Per your guidance, we plan to use the additional N50k as follows: (1) increase the winner's cash prize by N30k; (2) increase the cash prizes for the 1st and 2nd runners up by N5k (3) Give N1,000 recharge card to the 6th to 15th best students as consolation.

Good news everyone. The cash prizes have just been adjusted upwards courtesy of additional financial pledge by Mayflowa:

Winner - N100, 000

1st Runner Up - N45, 000

2nd Runner Up - N35, 000

4th and 5th best - N10, 000 each

6th to 15th best - N1, 000 recharge card vouchers / top-up each

Richiez, please update on the FP

cc Odunayo

Hello everyone,

Following the highly successful outcome of the maiden edition of the Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Quiz Competition held last year, I hereby formerly declare open the 2nd Edition.

The first edition was highly competitive with about 300 screened applicants partaking in the online test. The eventual winner, a 400 level Medicine and Surgery student from UNIBEN (exe0) received a total cash prize of N170, 000 (N60,000 from myself supported by N100, 000 from InvertedHammer and N10, 000 from Ariel20.

The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th placed winners also received various cash prizes while the 6th to 15th placed winners received N1, 000 recharge cards each courtesy of GraceBestowed who contributed N10, 000.

In the maiden edition, final year students were exempted. But in this edition and subsequent ones, it will be thrown open to all undergraduates. So expect the program to be more competitive.

Links to the Maiden Edition:
https://www.nairaland.com/3551871/annual-xfire-nairaland-undergraduate-quiz

https://www.nairaland.com/3565797/cash-prizes-sent-winners-xfire

This year, the top 3 students will receive the following cash prizes (subject to a minimum score of 70%):

Winner: N70,000

1st Runner Up: N40, 000

2nd Runner Up: N30, 000

A cash prize of N10, 000 each will be given to the 4th and 5th best as consolation.

This year and going forward, I will be stepping down as the overall coordinator of the competition. A well respected mod in Education section Richiez (Agbara Richard Obinna) will be the overall coordinator with Odunayo providing support.

Richiez will provide details on the criteria for selection, modalities of the tests, registration period, etc. in the post below this and follow-up threads. He (alongside Odunayo) will also be responsible for attending to your enquiries.

Other well wishers are free to pledge additional financial support for the winners.

Regards,

---

UPDATE

Following additional contribution of N50,000 by Mayflowa, the rewards have now been updated as follows:

Winner - N100, 000

1st Runner Up - N45, 000

2nd Runner Up - N35, 000

4th and 5th best - N10, 000 each

6th to 15th best - N1, 000 recharge card vouchers / top-up each

---

xfire
Sponsor, Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Quiz Competition

cc Richiez Odunayo

Nice thread.. Followed the first thread mildly. It was pretty easy for me to catch up on this one since it is still relatively new. Never knew about this thread until I got a mention.

As for me, I am currently on vacation and that's why I have got all the time reading through the pages of the thread in the early morning (Nigerian time) when most are still asleep or just waking up to prep up for work

Will wait till I resume work. Will definitely follow and drop by from time to time. Really cool stuff. Turns up Nairasand for sustaining this.

Jarus:


Xfire himself was in school when our old thread started. To show how long it was.

LOL... I don old small o.
I wasn't in school any longer when the thread started, though I was just beginning to find my feet (that is, if I had any foot at all then sef).

SnowJay92:


Boss I know it's being a long time since you wrote this, but I wish to know, with the current scheme of things in the Nigerian oil & gas, and the energy sector, has this list changed? I'm currently stuck between making a choice to either go for an MSc in pipeline engineering or petroleum geoscience, I studied petroleum engineering in my first degree and haven't been able to get a good job since graduation, I know an MSc isn't an express ticket to gainful employment, but I want something to increase my competence and versatility with intent to position myself better for opportunities. I had earlier considered getting the MSc in Occupational health and safety, but I was advised it's not technical enough for an engineer, what do you think? Which of the above three programs do you think will give me a better chance, in the energy sector generally not just in oil & gas, considering my first degree background. Thanks.

Cc: nkiruberyl, I see you've gotten a lot of advice from so many great men here, what would you say to me?

Snowjay, been a while bro.
To be sincere with you, things ain't too rosy in the oil industry currently due to the downturn in the prices of oil. It's the same story all around the world and even in the US. industries are restructuring and getting leaner by the day. One way many oil majors are doing this is to grow their engineers to be versatile in my areas (e.g. Subsurface, integrity, facilities, etc) while keeping a limited group of core professionals in those areas to provide international support. Tough times require tough measures to survive. Even some of my folks in US with PhD are finding it hard to get into the upstream industry. Things are projected to get better next year though.
But does that mean recruitment is zero? Absolutely not, a few people are still getting recruited by the day just that the numbers are getting fewer and the terms of employment are getting more flexible by the day.

With a background in petroleum engineering, I do not know how an MSc in petroleum geoscience can be of any help. I would suggest you drop that outrightly. It will be difficult if not outrightly impossible to sell a BSc pet engineering + MSc petroleum geoscience except you have some valuable experience spanning both areas which is also almost infeasible. It's even relatively easier to sell the reverse (i.e.BSc geoscience + MSc Pet Engrg).

MSc in pipeline engineering, though good, limits you to only pipeline specialization and is not a core oil and gas discipline in IOCs (we have pipeline engineers though but not usually many). You find them more in servicing companies.

Having said that, I would advise you to delve into safety engineering, which is not exactly Occupational Health and Safety but close to it. Process Safety and Risk engineering is still quite technical and versatile in other fields. A risk engineer can work in any segment of the oil industry and can also adapt to other industries. Also cross check if it is possible for you to have a MSc in process engineering (though you may need to enroll for some undergrad course in the duration of the programme)

One more advice IF you plan to study outside Nigeria - it is better you avoid UK. Consider more friendly countries like Canada, US or even Australia where you can be allowed to gain work experience or get quality internships.

nkiruberyl:


please i need your helo....i need to make a decision between being a process engineer or a qa/qc analyst. Which of them is better for a career in IOC's. Everyone's advise will be appreciated. Thanks

My advice has always been that graduates never focus all their energy and resources on IOCs alone. Irrespective of how qualified and smart an individual is, the chances of working for an IOC is never 100% (mildly saying), in reality, it is much less.
Can you be more specific about which area of QA/QC. Cos QA/QC is a very, very broad term and is used in variety of industries. Each sector/ industry has unique criteria for QA/QC. And even within the oil industry, there is a wide variety of roles that fall under QA/QC. So no one cap fits all.
Overall, I would say process engineers are more versatile and are required not only in the oil industry but other industries as well. You require a process engineer in all stages of oil industry (upstream, midstream and downstream) as well as others such manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, etc.

Kingofghosts:
Good day everyone. I just came across this thread and I find it very motivating/inspiring. The few lessons I picked up are invaluable. However my search for knowledge has been truncated due to the nairaland attack that happened. Hence. I'm sincerely pleading to anyone that has the complete lessons by xfire to please send to my mail kelvinity1@gmail.com. I'ld be really grateful for the kind gesture.

@xfire, God bless you sir, please keep up the good work. Do you have some kind of mentorship program because i'ld really love to tap from your wealth of knowledge/experience. I sent you a mail already

Thanks sir. Not yet

Oxytocin:
I've being given this a thought for a while..
What are the professional certifications or programmes one should enrol for or have as a Chemical engineer to boost your prospects?


Cc. Xfire, Darellrivers

It pays to go for a Masters. Forget certification - not too relevant for chemical engineering except you want to diversify.

Be very good in computer skills e.g. excel, PowerPoint, word, matlab and a bit of hysys.

Do an HSE course too.

ewa20buredi100:
Hi Nairalanders,
I have been working as a part-time teacher for sometime now. I actually graduated with a BSc in Industrial Chemistry. Though the teaching job hasn't been fulfilling, i have been coping.

Now i have been given an opportunity to further my studies by a family relative who is willing to pay for my postgraduate studies.
The issue is i actually prefer the PGD/MSc chemical engineering route, though the time i will have to spend in running the programme is giving me a rethink.
Then a thought came to my mind to go for a PGD in Education to boost my chances of getting a high-pay teaching job and also to save time. I am currently 27.

Please i don't know what to do, would going the PGD/MSc Chemical engineering route be worth it in the long run or i should just save time by going the PGD in Education route?
Thank you.

Cc Madcow, Jarus, xfire

It depends on what you want.
There is no perfect answer to the question.
A PGD/MSc in chemical engineering will mean you will spend an optimistic minimum of 2 years to complete the programme, meaning you will be clocking a minimum of 29 years at the end of the programme. Your chances of getting a well paid chemical engineering job is relatively low at that age especially given the fact you don't have a direct BSc in chemical engineering. However, if your goal is to be a lecturer or researcher, then you can go that route and possibly further with time.

A PGD in education will increase your chances of getting a better paying teaching job but truth be told, you will likely never going to earn as much as a corporate staff in an established organization (e.g. brewer in Nigerian Breweries or Guinness). But if you have a passion for education, you can also organize private classes and even think of starting your school.

The choice is all yours.

masterdele:


Sir Xfire.

I just saw this ni oooo.
I was brooding over missing out on Total scholarship that I've planned a lot for and all other contests I missed out on this year.
I'm very depressed right now.
I hope you will still help me with the consolation sha because consolation is what I really need now.

Emanex18:

Wow... I never knew there was hope for something from this platform... stopped checking once I knew I was not among the best 3...Please am I still eligible for the offer of 1k airtime.#Emanex18.

Guys, check your emails.

masterdele:



Sir Xfire.



I just saw this ni oooo.
I was brooding over missing out on Total scholarship that I've planned a lot for and all other contests I missed out on this year.
I'm very depressed right now.
I hope you will still help me with the consolation sha because consolation is what I really need now.

Happy birthday..
You shouldn't feel depressed. As you celebrate your day, take time out to reflect and be grateful for the gift of life.
Alright, I will respond to your mail request.

ezzylee:
Good evening @xfire.
I'll be graduating with a 2.1 in information technology this July (currently putting finishing touches to my final year project).

My issue is I DJ as a hobby and people have been saying i should pursue it as a career since they feel I'm good at it and I've really been considering it . I also love technology and would love to tow the line of ”Management Information Systems" (mixture of business and technology).

I just need your career advice on what to do.

Thanks.

Interesting
I will get back later.

Destinyy22:
I really like to know you, you're the kind of person I like networking with, someone that would advance my reasoning and challenge me 24/7. Noticed you laid much emphasis on graduating with a first class, I consider that important too but trust me, it isn't all about the grade. I graduated with a first class from a highly recognized institution in Nigeria, I always thought I will have it easy after graduating with such grade but alas ! It hasn't been easy. The most important factor in really achieving one's dreams in a chosen career depends largely on self development, that's the aspect I 'm working on, would appreciate more advice from experienced minds.

Laid emphasis on first class? Lol. I didn't even graduate with first class myself.
And yea, I emphasise on self development. Grade is important but not enough.
Will be back later.

octopusfreaky:
@xfire, Happy Sunday to you Sir. Keep on doing the good work, God bless you.Pls need your help. This is my e-mail address, preko994@gmail.com. I need yours tooo.

xfire2014@gmail.com

ogunsinamayowa:


I'm a 200 level student of one of the top federal university in Nigeria. I have poor communication skill, which is becoming a great deal of source of concern for me. I have prioritized my plan to overcome the weakness, but I lack the path to follow, the procedure and efficient method to adopt.

Thus, I'm seeking for your help. I want you to put me through on the necessary path to follow, and the kind of activities that I need to get myself engaged into, as to conquered the weakness within 2 years. I'm aware that the mission will require sacrifice and patience. I'm ready for it, Sir. The only thing I need, now, is to know the method to adopt.

Thank you, Sir .

Communication is key. From your write-up, I can say your written English is not terrible so I am pretty sure your emphasis is on spoken English.
Will be back later in the day to give you a comprehensive response.

ibadanfinest:


Didnt see this on time. Thanks bro ita consoling to know am considered for consolation prize. How do i.get my.card o. God bless.

Sent.

Abeos:


I actually didn't see it. I've sent you an email now.

Check your box. Sent.

Abeos:


I'm not getting this yet, are we to send a mail to you here or to your email, because I sent to you already but no reply

I responded to your PM. You didn't reply as at this morning when I last checked. Please recheck your inbox.

Alternatively, you can send an email to xfire2014@gmail.com with the email you use your Nairaland account.

dejt4u:

The following 10 people should PM xfire immediately. Kindly state your network preference..

Mojeed4 75%
Omadaa 75%
whizbrain 73%
Masterdele 73%
Oxytocin 73%
jodavid 73%
Emanex18 73%
Ibadanfinest 72%
Abeos 72%
Skimarvel 70%

mojeed4, whizbrain, Oxytocin, Skimarvel and jodavid. Please check your inboxes. Recharge card numbers sent.

Others have not responded.

Cheers......

xfire:
Winner: exe0 - N70,000

1st Runner up: Redder97 - N35,000

2nd Runner up: Adeolakk - N25,000

4th Position: teemanbastos - N10,000

5th Position: Priska02 - N10,000


Congratulations! Please PM me immediately for your cash prizes. Once you receive your alert, please confirm on this thread.


We are open to more feedbacks.....


Thank you all folks...that will be all from me till tomorrow.

God bless everyone.

Cash prizes have been disbursed to all top 5 winners.
One of the winners have acknowledged receipt on PM. However, the expectation is that you will acknowledge receipt here on this thread.

@exe0, it is also expected that you acknowledge receipt here once you receive the N100,000 cash prize from InvertedHammer.

And yes, GraceBestowed and I have decided that it will be better to share her N10, 000 contribution to the next 10 top candidates.

So the 6th to 15th top candidates will be rewarded with N1,000 recharge credit each when she redeems her pledge. The list will be made available here too.

Thanks y'all.

cc dejt4u Odunharry fynestboi Richiez Olawalebabs lalasticlala Seun

xfire:
Winner: exe0 - N70,000

1st Runner up: Redder97 - 35,000

2nd Runner up: Adeolakk - N25,000

4th Position: teemanbastos - N10, 000

5th Position: Priska02 - N10,000


Congratulations! Please PM me immediately for your cash prizes. Once you receive your alert, please confirm on this thread.


We are open to more feedbacks.....


Thank you all folks...that will be all from me till tomorrow.

God bless everyone.

You should receive your cash prizes today, before 4pm today hopefully. Once it is done, I will alert you.
Kindly acknowledge receipt on this thread.

Also to let you know that another Nairalander (GraceBestowed) has pledged a contribution of N10,000 to the scholarship. If/When the pledge is redeemed, the cash will disbursed either to the winner or spread across all 5 winners (depending on her preference).

2 of the winners are yet to send their account details.

Please do...

I am only going to say this once cos I am the overall coordinator and will not want to reveal too details on the test coordination.

It is perfectly possible to finish the questions under 30 minutes, let alone 35 minutes without cheating.

Checks were put in place to minimise cheating as much as possible within the limit of an online test. Of course, I am going to outline the checks here.

I have listened to your feedbacks and we will keep improving. We might also consider final year students in next year's edition.


Thank you all....Thanks for all the mentions, thanks for all the commendations.


Cheers.....!

xfire

mojeed4:


Congrats to all the winners though. You all deserve it. So sad I won't be eligible next year.

Wait till then. Final year students might be considered in the subsequent editions.

75% is a solid score. Well done!

Winner: exe0

1st Runner up: Redder97

2nd Runner up: Adeolakk

4th Position: teemanbastos

5th Position: Priska02


Congratulations! Please PM me immediately for your cash prizes. Once you receive your alert, please confirm on this thread.


We are open to more feedbacks.....


Thank you all folks...that will be all from me till tomorrow.

God bless everyone.

The winner of the maiden edition of the Xfire Nairaland Undergraduate Quiz Competition is a 400 level Medicine and Surgery student of the University of Benin. He had an impressive score of 90%


He is














































exe0

He is Udi Ese

CONGRATULATIONS

You have won a guaranteed sum of N70, 000 (N60,000 from me, N10, 0000 from Ariel20). In addition, InvertedHammer pledged a sum of N100, 000 for the winner.

@InvertedHammer, exe0 (Real name Udi Ese) is the winner of the competition. You can redeem your pledge of N100,000 to him.

exe0, you may give your acceptance/appreciation speech.

cc dejt4u, Odunharry, lalasticlala, Seun, fynestboi, oluwalebabs, Richiez, Ariel20

Aiit the winner....

Elliotwiz1:
its impossible to make all those calculations without any assistance and still finish

lol.....just because you couldn't finish does not mean others can not finish...Stop gauging other people's abilities within the limit of your own ability.

Instead, improve on yourself......Just a word of encouragement.