US hospitals oppose Trump-backed health bill

The American Hospital Association (AHA) said current provisions for "our most vulnerable" would be thrown into doubt.

President Donald Trump met lawmakers on Wednesday to rally them behind the bill, after a stormy 24 hours.

Moderate Republicans are concerned people will be stripped of cover, while conservatives sense federal overreach.

The bill, called the American Health Care Act, would replace the signature law of President Barack Obama, so-called Obamacare.

It would:

• limit future federal funding for Medicaid, which covers low-income people
• abolish the requirement that everyone should be insured
• replace subsidies with tax credits

Overall, the plan is expected to cover fewer people than those who gained insurance under the Obama administration's Affordable Care Act, but we will not know the exact numbers - or the cost - for about another week.

It is now being considered by two congressional committees ahead of its passage through the House and Senate.

• What are the Republicans proposing?
• Is Obamacare more popular than ever?
• A bumpy 24 hours for Trump health bill

What did the hospitals and doctors say about it?

The president of the AHA, which represents about 5,000 hospitals and health networks, said in a letter to Congress that the ability to assess the bill was "severely hampered" by the lack of a proper estimate by the Congressional Budget Office.

But the plans for Medicaid "will have the effect of making significant reductions in a programme that provides services to our most vulnerable populations", Rick Pollack wrote.

In a separate letter, a large doctors' group, the American Medical Association, also urged Congress to reconsider reducing insurance for the poor.

The AARP, a lobbying group for older Americans, has opposed the plan too, saying funding for the Medicare insurance programme for the elderly could be cut.

Who is speaking up for the bill?

House Speaker Paul Ryan praised the bill as "a conservative wish list" and "monumental, exciting conservative reform."

"This is what we've been dreaming about doing," he told reporters.

President Trump campaigned on repealing Obamacare, which he says has suffered from rising premiums and a lack of choice.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the president was "in full sell mode".

As well as convincing Americans, he has to first persuade sceptics in his own party.

Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress, but it is unclear if they will get enough votes to get the bill through.

The bill will be "dead on arrival" at the doors of the Senate, said Kentucky senator Rand Paul.

Sean Spicer muddles answer when pressed on Trump and Russia investigation

The White House has sown further confusion about Donald Trump’s accusations of wiretapping against his predecessor, Barack Obama.

At a briefing on Wednesday, press secretary Sean Spicer initially said “we need to find out” if the president is the subject of an investigation, then subsequently sought to clarify that there is “no reason” to believe he is.

Reports emerged on the Heat Street website in November, and the BBC in January, that secret court orders were issued as part of a justice department inquiry into Russian efforts to intervene in the election on Trump’s behalf.

Asked directly if the president is the target of a counterintelligence investigation, Spicer replied: “I think that’s what we need to find out. There was considerable concern last cycle when a reporter was the target of one. But part of the reason we have asked the House and Senate to look into this is because of that.”

The reporter that Spicer referred to is presumably Fox News’s James Rosen, who was investigated by the justice department in 2013 with court order authorisation. Rosen’s emails were scanned but he has said he was not wiretapped.

Trump’s administration has been dogged by reports of contacts between his associates and Moscow. His national security adviser, Michael Flynn, was forced to resign after giving a misleading account of his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the US.

Spicer insisted the suspicions are baseless. “It was interesting if you look at last week all of a sudden these stories that keep coming out about the president and his links to Russia,” he said. “It has continued to be the same old, same old, played over and over again. The president has made clear he has no interests in Russia and yet a lot of these stories that come out with respect to that are frankly fake.”

But a journalist at the briefing refused to let him pursue this tangent, returning to the initial question: “He doesn’t know whether he is the target of a programme?”

Spicer replied: “I think that’s one of the issues that we have asked the House and Senate to look into.”

Once more the press secretary pivoted to a denial of any connections between Trump and Russia. “All of the people that have been briefed on this situation have come to the same conclusion,” he said. “It’s a recycled story over and over and over again.”

The journalist tried again: “Are you saying that there’s a possibility he is the target of a counterintelligence probe involving Russia, because you just connected those two?”

Spicer said: “I don’t – no, no, I think what I’m saying is there is a difference between that narrative and then the narrative that has been perpetuated over and over again. The concern the president has, and why he’s asked the Senate and House intelligence committees to look into this, is to get to the bottom of what may or may not have occurred during the 2016 election.”

The question and answer session moved on to different subjects, including an erroneous tweet that Trump issued about prisoners released from Guantánamo Bay. But just as the briefing was about to wind up, Spicer appeared to look down at the lectern, possibly at a message.

“I just want to be really clear on one point which is there is no reason that we have to think that the president is the target of any investigation whatsoever,” he said. “There is no reason to believe that he is the target of any investigation. I think that’s a very important point to make.

“The one question dealt with whether or not – the tweet dealt with wiretaps during the thing; the other is an investigation. They are two separate issues and there is no reason to believe there is any type of investigation with respect to the Department of Justice.”

Trump accused Obama of wiretapping during a series of tweets fired off early on Saturday morning. On Sunday, Obama’s director of national intelligence denied that there had been any wiretapping of Trump and indicated there had not been a secret court order, though not conclusively.

Earlier in Wednesday’s briefing, Spicer also condemned the publication of nearly 9,000 pages of CIA files by WikiLeaks, though he declined to confirm their authenticity. “This is the kind of disclosure that undermines our security, our country and our wellbeing,” he said. “This alleged leak should concern every single American.”

Trump praised the anti-secrecy site during last year’s election, declaring “I love WikiLeaks” as it continued to dump emails from Hillary Clinton campaign’s manager. But Spicer said there was a “massive, massive difference” between an individual Gmail account and classified information that threatens national security.

“Anybody who leaks classified information will be held to the highest degree of law,” he added.

Arsenal to struggle under Bayern pressure – Ballack

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack expects Arsenal to struggle against their Champions League opponents in the round of 16.

Bayern are looking to qualify for the quarterfinals for a sixth straight season, while Arsenal are aiming to reach the quarterfinals of the competition for the first time since 2009-10.

The Gunners meet Bayern again after facing them in the group stage last year and being dumped out at the round-of-16 stage by the Germans in 2012-13 and 2013-14.

“Bayern are suited to playing against Arsenal — that’s shown by the results in the past few years,” Ballack told SportBild.

“Even though they’ve encountered problems immediately after the winter break, Bayern are clear favourites — especially as Arsenal are not playing well and lost to Chelsea recently.

“Furthermore, Arsenal have always had problems in the past when under pressure to win the big games.”

The first leg will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Feb. 15, with the return taking place at Emirates Stadium in London on March 7.

Ballack believes Bayern are rightly among the favourites to win the Champions League.

He said: “I think Bayern can go all the way. They’ve got a great chance to reach the semifinals, then it depends which of the big clubs like Real Madrid or Barcelona can call on its full potential when it matters.”

And Ballack, who also played under current Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti’s tutelage during his time in England with Chelsea, said the Bayern boss is not always the mild-mannered Italian portrayed in the media.

“When results aren’t going his way, Ancelotti can get unpleasant. But Bayern haven’t reached that point yet. I believe he fits in well at Bayern and has a good rapport with the players,” Ballack said.

Aisha Buhari: Osinbajo capable of leading Nigeria

Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has developed the ability to lead Nigeria in line with the manifesto of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ensure that a better Nigeria is realised.

She stated this on Wednesday in four consecutive tweets published on her handle, @aishambuhari, to hail Osinbajo on his 60th birthday

Mrs. Buhari wrote: “On the occasion of the birthday of Your Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, Ag. President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“I wish to extend my congratulations to you and to state that the years you have spent building your reputation in multiple capacities, have today resulted in your ability to carry out your duties in line with the manifesto of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that a better Nigeria is realized. Congratulations and Happy Birthday @ProfOsinbajo”

Recall that Mrs. Buhari caused an uproar last year with an interview with the BBC Hausa service where she criticized her husband for being taken hostage by a cabal, warning that if the trend continued, she would be unable to seek for votes for him in 2019.

Buhari’s health: Presidency should stop using phone calls to deceive Nigerians – CNPP

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties has asked the Federal Government to stop the phone call games with President Muhammadu Buhari and face governance issues that would alleviate the suffering of the masses.

The Conference observed that the continued media hype of the President’s calls to different individuals were unnecessary since Buhari has transmitted power to the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who should not be distracted at this trying times.

The CNPP in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, on Tuesday called on the National Assembly to openly investigate Buhari’s health status, adding that since the President has officially handed over power, Osinbajo should be allowed to work.

The CNPP said: “We see the continued media hype of President Buhari’s phone calls and possible photoshopped pictures of individual visits to his London hospital as a distraction.

“Why is Mr. President always calling from his sick bed to individuals at a time he should be resting to get well quick and return home?

“If he can be talking to individuals, what is difficult about talking to the nation in a live broadcast, where some citizens can call in and get his response?

“The Presidency should stop deceiving Nigerians and know that governance must not be based on lies and propaganda.

“At a time the average Nigerian does not know where the next meal will come from, we see the presidency toiling with people’s emotions rather than face governance issues to reduce the current suffering in the country.

“Enough of phone calls from President Buhari. It is time for the ruling party to deliver on its campaign promises and make life better for the citizens of Nigeria.”

While calling on the National Assembly to investigate the true health of the President, the CNPP frowned at claims of consistent telephone conversations to give instructions to the Acting President.

It added: “The true health status of President Buhari should be openly investigated by the National Assembly for Nigerians to know how to pray for their president as we suspect that a few cabals in the President’s cabinet are using his health challenges to milk the country dry.

“When the cabal gives directives, they turn around and tell Nigerians that the instruction is coming from Mr. President. They should allow the Acting President to work for Nigerians who elected them.

“But if the President is well enough to make daily phone calls, he should return home and govern the country, which was why he was elected in the first place.”

Donald Trump signs new travel ban on Muslim countries - but allows Iraqis and dual nationals into US

Donald Trump today signed his controversial new travel ban on Muslim-majority countries - allowing Iraqis and dual nationals back into the US.

Reports say the humiliated President signed the controversial executive order out of public view after his first bid was thwarted by the courts and hit by global outrage.

Billionaire Trump faced calls from nearly 2million people to cancel his state visit to the UK and was banned from speaking in the British Parliament after issuing his ban in January.

But his new order will still impose a 90-day ban on all citizens of Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

The only country left off the list from the original seven is Iraq, whose government imposed new vetting procedures since the original order.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson backed the new order saying: "Iraq is an important ally in the fight to defeat ISIS."

But Britain's Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "Trump is normalising discrimination."

Scroll down for a summary of the new travel ban

... flanked by his Secretary of State... (Photo: REUTERS)

...Unlike last time, when he paraded the ban before the media (Photo: Barcroft Media)

The original executive order banned all refugees for 120 days and suspended the Syrian refugee programme indefinitely.

There will still be a 120-day ban.

And the order proclaims that admitting more than 50,000 refugees in 2017 would be "detrimental to the interests of the US".

But this time Syrians will be treated the same way as other refugees, and refugees who are "in transit" and already have been approved will now be able to travel to the US, Reuters reported.Nearly 2million Brits called for Trump's state visit to be cancelled amid No10 protests (Photo: Getty)
The new order will still impose a 120-day ban on all refugees, a senior official said (Photo: WENN)

After outrage over the first order, this time the White House has made clear that green card holders and legal permanent US residents from the six countries will not be affected.

Anyone who had a valid visa to enter the US at 5pm EST on January 27 - the date of the original order - will be allowed in, as will those who have already been granted asylum.

And dual nationals will be allowed in if they are travelling on the passport of a non-banned nation.

There will be a string of case-by-case waivers for family members, young children, students already in the US, business travellers and people needing medical treatment.

But the visa interview waiver programme will be "immediately suspended", bringing back interviews for many wanting to enter the US.This time British and other dual nationals definitely WILL be able to travel to the US (Photo: Rex Features)The Prime Minister has refused calls to ban Trump, with whom she needs a trade deal (Photo: Eyevine)

Thousands of travellers faced chaos when the first order was issued without warning and came into force immediately.

This time there will be a 10-day delay before the order comes into effect on March 16 at one minute past midnight.

More than two dozen lawsuits were filed in U.S. courts against the original travel ban, and the state of Washington succeeded in having it suspended by the 9th Circuit court of Appeals by arguing that it violated constitutional protections against religious discrimination.

Trump slammed "so-called" judge James Robart when he lifted the travel ban.

But the President later caved and rewrote his order.

The White House official told Reuters: "It is substantially different from the first order yet it will do the same thing in this important way: It will protect the country and keep us safe."An Iranian immigrant weeps in LA for his brother - who was a green card holder (Photo: REUTERS)
Protesters massed at JFK Airport in New York (Photo: Getty Images North America)

The official told Reuters government agencies would determine if nations, including, Syria have made sufficient security improvements to be taken back into the refugee admissions program.

The new order is said to launch a 90-day period for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to define a new series of requirements for affected countries.

For countries that do not comply, the US State Department, the DHS and intelligence agencies can make recommendations on what, if any, restrictions should be imposed.

"It's not an all-or-nothing scenario," the official said.

The White House was widely criticized for not working with the State Department, the Justice Department, the Department of Homeland Security and allies in Congress in drawing up the initial ban.

The confusion that caused led to a weekend of chaos, legal wrangling and protests in cities and at major airports across the United States.

Summary of Trump's new travel ban

Who it includes

• All citizens of Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen banned for 90 days
• All refugees for 120 days
• Any refugees over a cap of 50,000 this year

Who it doesn't include

• Iraqis
• US green card holders or legal permanent residents
• Dual nationals if they travel on a non-banned nation's passport
• Refugees already granted asylum
• Some family members, young children, students already in the US, business travellers and people needing medical treatment, if they receive a waiver

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AGRICULTURE

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination syllabus in Agriculture is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. stimulate and sustain their interest in Agriculture;
2. acquire basic knowledge and practical skills in Agriculture;
3. acquire the knowledge of interpretation and the use of data;
4. stimulate their ability to make deductions using the acquired knowledge in Agriculture

The syllabus is divided into five sections as given below:
A. General Agriculture
B. Agronomy
C. Animal Production
D. Agricultural Economics and Extension
E. Agricultural Technology

ART

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Art is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. exhibit knowledge of the fundamental elements, principles and terminology of art;
2. demonstrate knowledge of historical dimensions of art with emphasis on Egyptian and Nigerian art;
3. demonstrate knowledge of artistic techniques, processes, the use of materials and maintenance of tools and equipment;
4. display aesthetic sensitivity to the environment and knowledge of the meaning and function of art in society.

ARABIC

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Arabic is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. answer comprehension question correctly in standard Arabic;
2. translate simple texts from English to Arabic and vice versa;
3. apply the rules of Arabic grammar functionally;
4. see simply Arabic comprehension
5. appreciate Arabic literary texts within the contexts of their environment and eras;
6. use Arabic as a living world language in communication where necessary.

BIOLOGY

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Biology is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the concepts of the interdependence and unity of life;
2. account for continuity of life through reorganization, inheritance and evolution;
3. apply biological principles and concepts to everyday life, especially to matters affecting the individual, society, the environment, community health and the economy.

CHEMISTRY

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Chemistry is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(i) apply the basic principles governing scientific methods in new situations;
(ii) interpret scientific data;
(iii) deduce the relationships between chemistry and other sciences;
(iv) apply the knowledge of chemistry to industry and everyday life.

COMMERCE

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Commerce is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) acquire the basic concepts of Commerce;
(2) examine the relationship between Commerce and other related business subjects;
(3) apply the principles of Commerce in Nigeria;
(4) appreciate modern, dynamic and positive changes in commercial activities.

CRS

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Christian Religious Studies is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. acquire the knowledge and understanding of the tenets of the Christian faith as contained in the Bible
2. interpret biblical teachings and themes;
3. apply biblical teachings and tenets to life in society;

The syllabus is divided into four sections, namely:
SECTION A: Themes from creation to the Division of the Kingdom
SECTION B: Themes from the Division of the Kingdom to the Return from Exile and the Prophets
SECTION C: Themes from the four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
SECTION D: Themes from selected Epistle

ECONOMICS

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Economics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts, tolls and their general applications to economic analysis;
2. identify and explain the basic structure, operations and roles of the various economics units and institutions (national and international);
3. describe major economic activities – production, distribution and consumption;
4. identify and appraise the basic economic problems of society;
5. develop the competence to proffer solutions to economic problems.

FRENCH

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in French is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. assess written comprehension in French;
2. identify how French sounds work in speech production;
3. examine the culture of Francophone West Africa and France in relation (where possible) to home country;
4. appreciate straightforward literary texts in French;
5. apply the principles governing the structure and use of written French.

GEOGRAPHY

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Geography is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. handle and interpret topographical maps, statistical data and diagrams and basic field survey;
2. demonstrate knowledge of man’s physical and human environment and how man lives and earns a living on earth surface with special reference to Nigeria and Africa;
3. show understanding of the interrelationship between man and his environment;
4. apply geographical concepts, skills and principles to solving problems.

GOVERNMENT

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Government is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the objectives of the course in Government. These objectives are to:
i. appreciate the meaning of government;
ii. analyse the framework and specify the institutions of government;
iii. explain the concept of citizenship and define the duties and obligations of a citizen;
iv. appreciate the process of political development;
v. evaluate the political development and problems of governance in Nigeria;
vi. assess the role of Nigeria as a member of the international community and the workings of international organizations.

HAUSA

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Hausa is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to enable the candidates to:
1. acquire the ability to read and write competently in the Hausa language;
2. know the basic features of Hausa grammar;
3. have the basic knowledge of oral and written Hausa literature;
4. have the ability to appreciate the culture, customs and institutions of the Hausa people.

The syllabus covers the following areas:
1. Harshe (Language)
2. Al’adu (culture)
3. Adabi (Literature) – oral and written literature.

HISTORY

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in History is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examinations. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. impart knowledge of Nigerian history from earliest times to the present;
2. identify the similarities and relationship between the people of Nigeria as they relate to the issues of national unity and integration;
3. appropriate African history and Africa’s relationship with the wider world;
4. analyse issues of modernization and development;
5. evaluate the past and relate it to the present and plan for the future.

HOME ECONOMICS

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Home Economics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test the candidate achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. Acquire knowledge on the concepts and principles of Home Economics education;
2. Apply the principles of foods and nutrition to meal planning and the adoption of safe sanitary habits;
3. Be able to select appropriate clothing for all occasions and body types;
4. Apply the knowledge of housing selection, planning the interior space arrangement of furniture and furnishing the home.

IGBO

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Igbo is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1) communicate effectively in Igbo;
2) analyse issues in the language;
3) interpret and explain figurative and idiomatic expression in Igbo;
4) apply Igbo literature to their daily life experiences and to demonstrate Igbo cultural values.

ISLAMIC STUDIES

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Islamic Studies is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. master the Qur’an and sunnah as foundations of Islamic and social life;
2. be familiar with Islamic heritage, culture and civilization;
3. be acquainted with the tradition of Islamic scholarship and intellectual discourse;
4. demonstrate knowledge of Islamic moral, spiritual, political and social values;
5. be prepared to face the challenges of life as good practicing Muslims.

LITERATURE

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Literature in English is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. Stimulate and sustain their interest in Literature in English;
2. Create an awareness of the general principles and functions of language;
3. Appreciate literary works of all genres and across all cultures;
4. Apply the knowledge of Literature in English to the analysis of social, political and economic events in the society.

MATHEMATICS

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Mathematics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test the achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) acquire computational and manipulative skills;
(2) develop precise, logical and formal reasoning skills;
(3) apply mathematical concepts to resolve issues in daily living;

This syllabus is divided into five sections:
I. Number and Numeration.
II. Algebra
III. Geometry/Trigonometry.
IV. Calculus
V. Statistics

MUSIC

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Music is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives which are to:
1. appreciate and discuss music fairly and critically;
2. identify, through written analysis, the features of the music of the different periods of Western and African music history, peoples, its forms and the media;
3. appreciate the influence of socio-cultural factors on the lives and music of musicians.

PHYSICS

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Physics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
(1) sustain their interest in physics;
(2) develop attitude relevant to physics that encourage accuracy, precision and objectivity;
(3) interpret physical phenomena, laws, definitions, concepts and other theories;
(4) demonstrate the ability to solve correctly physics problems using relevant theories and concepts.

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNT

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Principles of Accounts is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

1. Stimulate and sustain their interest in Principles of Accounts;
2.  Use the basic knowledge of and practical skills in Accounting;
3. Apply the knowledge of interpretation of accounting information to decision making;
4.  Determine the relevance of accounting to business and governments;
5.  Use information and communication technology for present and future challenges.

USE OF ENGLISH

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Use of English is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

(1) communicate effectively in both written and spoken English;
(2) have a sound linguistic basis for learning at the tertiary level.

The syllabus consists of two sections:

SECTION A: Comprehension/Summary

SECTION B: Lexis, Structure and Oral Forms

YORUBA

The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Yorùbá is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. stimulate and sustain their interest in Yorùbá language, literature and culture;
2. acquire basic knowledge and skill in Yorùbá language, literature and material and non-material aspects of culture.