Only 30 Of The 264 World Leaders On Twitter Do Their Own Tweeting [STUDY]

In what’s being called the first-ever truly global study of world leaders on Twitter, researchers have identified a big rise in “Twiplomacy” – but note that not all political tweets should be treated equally.

The people behind Twiplomacy discovered that the governments of about two-thirds of the countries in the UN have a presence on Twitter, counting a total of 264 world leaders who enjoy sharing their thoughts in 140 characters or less.

Almost half (45 percent) of these accounts are the personal accounts of world leaders themselves, while the other half are those of the government, country or other entity. However, only 30 accounts are actually manned by the world leader him or herself – the others are managed by representatives.

And there isn’t a whole lot of love between leaders on Twitter. Half of them do not follow any other world leader, but a quarter do follow President Obama (@BarackObama) and the White House (@WhiteHouse). And these two are only following three world leaders between them: Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg, UK Prime Minister and Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev.

The 264 tweeting world leaders have sent more than 350,000 tweets to about 52 million followers (more than Lady Gaga!) in 42 different languages.

Researchers note that 16 of the G20 countries are tweeting, but that China, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Italy have no official Twitter presence.

And the most-retweeted tweet from a world leader?

“Same-sex couples should be able to get married”

Obama’s above tweet got a massive 62,000+ retweets.

2011/2012 SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship Award Scheme

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course.

The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills-base among young Nigerians.

WHO CAN APPLY?
The Scholarship is in two categories - the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).

National Merit Award (NM)
Open to Nigerians who are not indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers States).  Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2011/2012 NM Application.

Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)
For Nigerians 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 2011/2012 OE Application.

Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Delta and Bayelsa (from Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas) States.  Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2011/2012 OW Application.

HOW TO APPLY1. All applicants should have their personal valid email account (for consistent communication).
2. Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply by providing the following personal and educational details in a signed resume:-

Method of Application
1) Surname	2) Other Name(s)
3) Title (i.e. Mr, Mrs, or Miss).	4) Award Type applied for
5) Session of Admission	6) Matriculation Number
7) University	8) Course & Duration
9) Mode of Admission (i.e. Remedial,     UTME, Direct Entry)	10) Programme Type (i.e. Full Time, Part Time, ISLT, CEC)
11) JAMB Registration Number	12) JAMB (UME) Score
13) State of Origin	14) Local Government Area
15) Community (for OE /OW Award Applicants)	16) Home Town
17) Email Address	18) Postal Address: {Do not use post office boxes, as mails will be posted, by courier, except otherwise indicated}
19) Residential Address: {This should reflect the House Number, Street, Town / City, and State}	20) Telephone Number
21) Physical Disability (If any, attach evidence)	22) Signature and Date

  The following items should be attached to the resume:-

1. Two recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant (with Name, School & Course written on the back);
2. University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission Letter;
3. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Scores;
4. ‘O’ Level Result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable; and
5. Letter of Identification from State (showing Local Government) of Origin.
6. Letters of Identification duly 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),
   are also required of applicants for the Operational Area Awards (OE & OW) only.
    

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.
Application Submission Deadline is Friday 31 August, 2012.
Note:-

• SPDC does not demand payment from applicants.  The application is entirely FREE of charge.
• SPDC does not assign ‘Representatives’ / ‘Agents’ to assist applicants’ process applications.
• SPDC’s scholarship programmes are as advertised in national newspapers and on the company website www.shellnigeria.com wherein prospective candidates are advised on the medium of submission of applications.  These applications are then processed by SPDC and the outcome communicated directly to the candidates.
  Only short listed candidates will be contacted, by e-mail.

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