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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER MONDAY A PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY www.nuc.edu.ng

th 0795-3089 12 April 2021 Vol. 16 No. 13 FG Inaugurates Audit Panel to Varsities he Federal Government universities, which therefore He, however, expressed the last week inaugurated necessitated the constitution of need for due process to be 38 visitation panels to T the panels to look into the observed in the exercise as the audit the federal universities and problems and proffer solutions.

Perm. Sec. Arch. Sonny Echono (2nd left); Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed (2nd right); Executive Secretary, TETFund, Prof. Suleiman Bogoro (1st left); Director, Tertiary Education, FME, Mrs. Rakiya Gambo (1st right) rationale behind the set up was 4 other Inter University Centres not for witch hunting but (IUCs) in . The Minister, who was aimed at monitoring the represented by the Permanent tertiary as Speaking at the inauguration Secretary, Federal Ministry of their enabling laws provided ceremony held last week, the Education, Arch. Sunny for. According to the law, such Minister of Education, Mal. Echono, stressed that he was an exercise is to be carried out Adamu Adamu said that elated that five former heads of every five years. government was aware of the rot service accepted to serve as t h a t h a d b e s o u g h t t h e chair of some of the panels. He lamented that the exercise in this edition Rasheed UDUS Gets Solar Becomes Powered Electronic CILRMN Fellow Vehicle Charging Station

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EDITORIAL BOARD: Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (Chairman), Mrs. Offiong U. Edor (Editor), Ogbonnaya Okoronkwo, Francis Azu, Udey Felix, Muhammad Bukhari Musa, Aja-Nwachukwu Samuel, Sadiq Abubakar

Enquiries: [email protected] 12th April, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 13 of constituting panels to visit bodies; accountability so as to bring universities had been abandoned • Examine the laws back the good old days when for the past 10 years due to e s t a b l i s h i n g t h e foreigners attended Nigerian negligence, hence the need for universities; and universities, while also the panel to be inaugurated in • Historical evolution of e n s u r i n g a h i t c h - f r e e order to carry out a pain-staking the university; university education system assignment. • Examine the security devoid of strikes. s i t u a t i o n o f t h e The terms of reference of the university and the In his remarks, the Executive newly inaugurated panel include processes and structures Secretary of NUC, Prof. reviewing the following: of discipline each of the Abubakar Rasheed mni, MFR, • Level of implementation university has in place, if FNAL, said that the panel of the last report; it is in line with the rule chairmen were selected

Participants at the event • Leadership qualities of of law. because of their passion for the institutions; t h e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d • financial management of The Minister explained that 60 advancement of university the institutions; as well as days was the time frame for the education in Nigeria. to assignment to be concluded. He • Investigate the grants and a d d e d t h a t t h e f e d e r a l He affirmed that none of the loans for project; government was committed to chairmen lobbied for the post • E xa m i n e th e sta f f i m p l e m e n t i n g t h e f u l l but were rather approached to d e v e l o p m e n t recommendation of the report. help in salvaging the nation’s programmes; tertiary education system. He • Relationship of the This, he stated, was aimed at acknowledged that the panel institution with statutory laying a good foundation for w a s t h e h i g h e s t e ve r

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 02 12th April, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 13 assembled in the country the nation. them. He expressed hope that government would put the Prof. Rasheed thanked the He also restated that the report to good use. Minister of Education for his exercise was a statutory exercise efforts towards repositioning and a profound one too In a vote of thanks, Director, and applauded undertaken every five years. He Tertiary Education, in the all those who agreed to serve as urged the inaugurated panel FME, Mrs. Rekiya Gambo panel chairmen, secretaries and members to make a strong Ilyasu thanked the President members. He urged them to do recommendation at the end of for his love for education and their very best in the assignment the exercise. determination to reposition as the nation had bestowed on tertiary education in Nigeria. them trust and confidence. Responding on behalf of the She also commended the chairmen, Prof. Minister of Education for his The Executive Secretary, Tertiary e x p r e s s e d g r a t i t u d e t o energy and dedication to the E d u c a t i o n Tr u s t F u n d President Muhammadu Buhari, improvement of education (TETfund), Prof. Elias Suleiman GCFR, and the Minster of generally in the country. She

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B o g o r o , s a i d t h a t t h e Education for giving them the pledged that the desired result constitution of the panels opportunity to serve and would be achieved in order to exemplified a credible process as pledged that they would advance university education most of the chairmen were endeavour to do their best to in Nigeria. academician who desired to serve justify the confidence placed on

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The Executive Secretary, National loan management to be included remained the only one basically Universities Commission (NUC), as a course in the universities so teaching purely accounting Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, that academic gurus would look courses. MFR, FNAL, last Thursday at the contents to be included in received a delegation from the the curriculum. He asserted that Nigeria need Chartered Institute of Loans and more university as the 197 Risk Management of Nigeria He suggested that if risk and loan available today was still not (CILRMN) led by its President, Dr. Mrs. Nkechi Harriet Akubuiro on a courtesy call in his office.

Welcoming the visitors, Prof. Rasheed disclosed that NUC was very willing to work with the Institute and other professional bodies in the area of knowledge dissemination.

He noted that the visit was timely as the Commission was currently on the third phase of curriculum review using the online platform. He explained that on the Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed receiving the certificate of distinguished fellow of the institute from the President, CILRMN, Dr. Mrs. Nkechi Harriet Akubuiro completion of the review exercise, professional bodies and the private management were to be taught in enough. He stated that the sector would be invited to make t h e u n i v e r s i t i e s , h i g h e r nation’s carrying capacity was their inputs with a view to produce institutions such as University of very small when compared to a viable curriculum. L a g o s ; A h m a d u B e l l o universities in and other University, ; University of parts of the world with He lamented that the university, as Nigeria, Nsukka; University of comparative population. He Ivory Tower, was no more what it Maiduguri; University of stated that total enrolment in used to be. He explained that in and University of Port-Harcourt private universities in Nigeria the past 50 years the American should be considered. with a total of 99 was less than institutions had embarked on a 6%, showing that public review towards knowledge and He urged to them to look into universities still have the largest s k i l l s b e c a u s e o f t h e critical areas where they could number of students. acknowledgment that they were help students of insurance, inseparable. He reiterated that banking and finance as well as In her speech, the President of NUC had the sole authority as the , especially that of CILRMN, Dr. (Mrs.) Nkechi regulator of academic programmes insurance which had much to do Akubuiro, said that the Institute to ensure that universities prepare with risk and loan management. was established by the federal students for life after graduation. He added that the Association of government in the year 2012. National Accountants of Nigeria The objective include focus on The Executive Secretary urged the (ANAN) had floated a e d u c a t i o n , a d v o c a c y , management of CILRMN to bring postgraduate university which membership and networking. a proposal if they want risk and

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She said that although the Institute had grown within the period, but students of the programme At the meeting were NUC regretted that risk management develop professionally. Directors of: Establishment of had not been given much attention Private University, Mrs. in the country. The highlight of the visit was

She stressed that CILRMN desired to mitigate risk through education and hope to achieve it by reducing much of the theoretical work in Nigerian universities. She said in doing these, they were also collaborating with Risk Management Institutes in Britain, American and the rest of the world.

She argued that if Europe could Meeting session develop policies aimed at developing their countries in the conferment of an honorary next 20-30 years, Nigeria, Constance Goddy-Nnadi; member of CILRMN on the according to her, should not be left Accreditation, Dr. (Mrs.) Executive Secretary by the behind. She gave a hint of the M a r y a m S a l i ; H u m a n President of the Institute and the drive of her team to establish a risk Resources, Boniface Odum as presentation of certificate of management university and well as the Ag. Directors of: award and a plaque to him. expressed the hope that NUC Open and e- Learning, Engr. would license it when ready. Kayode Odedina; Inspection Others in her entourage include; and Monitoring, Mrs. Lydia Registrar-General, Uzomba She urged the Executive Secretary Imoroa and Students, Mrs. Innocent; Council member, Dr. to consider the Institute as partners Lauretta Achor. Mahmoud Mukhtar; Head of in the development and review of Secretariat, Mrs. Adeshola Ola- the curriculum so that risk In attendance was the Vice- John and staff of the Secretariat, management could be taught at Chancellor, Chika Anyanwu. postgraduate level to enable University, Prof. Kabir Bala.

Prof. Rasheed (6th left) and Dr. Harriet (6th right) In a group photo with NUC Management. Third left is VC of BUK, Prof. Adamu Abbas

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 05 12th April, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 13 UDUS Gets Solar Powered Electronic Vehicle Charging Station Usmanu Danfodiyo University charging process is done. (UDUS) has made commitment to provide by being the first durable technology. He said if the vehicles are fully charged they can travel He said the harsh weather of 480km. The vehicle do not condition in Sokoto was the use fuel or engine oils major reason why Sokoto was because they are wholly chosen for the project. electric, he added. He also said that NADDC was partnering three universities UDUS being the first then University of and Nsukka.

Professor Lawal Bilbis who is the vice chancellor of the Jelani Aliyu Director General NADDC Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has recognised the institution in Nigeria to get a inauguration to be a landmark solar powered electric vehicle for the great institution and charging station. Sokoto at large. An official working at the new station Prof. Lawal Bilbis This has brought about Vice-Chancellor, UDUS explained to students how the excitement and jubilation amongst students and staff of this great institution. The electric vehicle charging station was inaugurated last week by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC).

Jelani Aliyu is the Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council said that the project was part of the f e d e r a l g o v e r n m e n t ' s One of the cars from NADDC Electric Vehicle Pilot Project in collaboration with Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 06 12th April, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 13 RE: Portal for Registration of EdTech Innovation Challenge 2021 Opens

The Federal Government has opened portal for Registration of EdTech Innovation Challenge 2021 for Young Nigerians. EdTech Innovation is a corporative to find positive solutions in transforming the educational system in Nigeria. The EdTech Innovation Challenge 2021, is a supportive programme for all Nigerian Youths both boys and girls by developing their ideas, skills with the aim of strengthening the Educational System in the country.

The EdTech Innovation challenge 2021 Programme, Application Requirements are follows:

1. Applicants must be categorized as part of the EdTech industry.

2. The Applicants must have cyber security experience as part of the application process.

3. Applicants must fall into any of the area;

School Management System, students with disability and Curriculum Application.

4. The aim must be for profit.

5. The Application process must be completed in English.

The above programme is opened for Tertiary Education students and Secondary school students. Teachers are also qualified to apply for the programme. Applicants must be innovative and inventive.

Applicants are expected to visit the official website [email protected], so as to send their application.

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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION NOTICE OF ILLEGAL UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS OF AL-NAHDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA

The attention of the National Universities and the private sector to always cross check Commission, NUC, has been drawn to the with the NUC before patronizing any illegal operation of a so-called Satellite institution purporting to award degrees in Campus of AL-NAHDA University, Niamey, any part of Nigeria to avoid embarrassment. in Gusau, Zamfara State purportedly awarding undergraduate Degrees to For the avoidance of doubt, AL-NAHDA International University, Niamey, Gusau unsuspecting Nigerians. Satellite Campus is not known to the National Universities Commission which is The illegal AL-NAHDA Satellite, campus is the sole regulatory agency for all categories located adjacent to the Zamfara State House of degree awarding institutions in Nigeria of Assembly and has a Polaris Bank Account and any Cross Border Education model No. 4091289549, through which payment for operating in Nigeria. its fees in Nigeria are made. Their activities violate the Education Further investigations by the NUC into the National Minimum Standards and Operation of AL-NAHDA International Establishment of Institutions Act Cap E3 University revealed that in Niger Republic, 2004, an act which mandates NUC to close the University has campuses in Niamey and down all unapproved degree-awarding Maradi. institutions. Consequently, the Proprietors and Promoters The NUC is, by this notice, alerting the of this illegal degree mill are by this notice general public to the Illegal operations of directed to close down their illegal activities this institution and wishes to state within 30 days. They are also to give the categorically that all certificates obtained National Universities Commission notice of from it will not be recognized or be accepted compliance within the stated period or be in Nigeria for the purposes of NYSC, ready to face the consequences of their employment and or further studies. illegal operations.

NUC also wishes to advise state, governments IBRAHIM USMAN YAKASAI DIRECTOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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FME SAFETY GUIDELINES ON SCHOOL RE-OPENING

• Safe distancing procedures

• Develop and display at schools, simple context-specific reference protocols on day to day actions to be operated in each school.

• Conduct risk assessment with a view to understanding the gaps in the system that can increase the risk of transmission and make recommendations for addressing the gaps

• Safety and hygiene in all stages and phases of the school reopening process, which promotes behaviors that reduce spread, such as school commutes (to and from school traveling), safe distancing, frequent hand washing and the use of facemasks.

• Other guiding frameworks include sensitization and monitoring procedures.

• Ensure adequate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities across the school premises

• Encouraging the use of open spaces for gathering and promoting outdoor activities.

• There should be regular temperature checks For all the visitors coming into the schools using infrared thermometers.

• Establish a staff/students committee for regular surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines.

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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION Approved Open University and Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria

he National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, is currently the only approved open university in the Nigerian TUniversity System (NUS). List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria, Twelve Universities in the Nigerian University System, currently have the approval of the National Universities Commission to operate distance learning centres as follows: 1. Distance Learning Centre, University of . 2. , Distance Learning Institute. 3. , Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education. 4. , Centre for Distance Learning. 5. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Centre for Distance Learning. 6. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Centre for Distance Learning. 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre. 8. Distance learning Centre, , . 9. Open and Distance Learning and Research Institute. 10. Joseph Ayo Babalola University Centre for Distance Learning. 11. University of Nigeria, Nsukka Centre for Distance and e-Learning. 12. Federal University of Technology Minna, Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning.

Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to announce 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed university to the general public, especially prospective promoters of private 8. First site assessment visit universities, the fourteen-step procedure for establishing private 9. Finalisation of document universities in Nigeria. 10. Second (final) site assessment visit 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees establishment of the university 12. Approval by NUC Management 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 13. Approval by NUC Board 3. Collection of application forms 14. Approval by FEC 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant NUC departments Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU Executive Secretary, NUC Announcer

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 13 12th April, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 13 FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Wukari, 1 , Ibadan 1948 16 1981 31 2011 Technology, Yola Federal University of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 17 1982 32 2011 1960 Technology, Minna Obafemi Awolowo Nigerian Defence , Federal University, Dutse, 3 University, 1962 18 1985 33 2011 Ile-Ife Jigawa State 1988 34 Alex Ekwueme University, 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 35 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 20 University, University of Agriculture, Federal University, Otuoke, University of Benin, 21 1988 36 2011 6 1970 Makurdi Bayelsa Federal University of The Nigeria Police Academy, 7 22 1988 37 2012 Bayero University, Kano 1975 Agriculture, Abeokuta Wudil, Kano State 1975 23 , Uyo 1991 38 Federal University, Birnin- 2013 8 , Calabar Kebbi, Kebbi Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Gusau, 9 , Ilorin 1975 24 1992 39 2013 Awka Zamfara Michael Okpara University Federal University, Gashua, 10 , Jos 1975 25 1992 40 2013 of Agriculture, Umudike Yobe University of Maiduguri, National Open University of Nigeria Maritine University 11 1975 26 2002 41 2018 Maiduguri Nigeria, Lagos Okerenkoko, Delta State Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Air Force Institute of 12 1975 27 2007 42 2018 Sokoto Resources, Effurun Technology, Kaduna University of Port-Harcourt, Federal University, Lokoja, Nigerian Army University, 13 1975 28 2011 43 2018 Port-Harcourt Biu 14 Federal University of Tech- 29 Federal University, Lafia, 2011 44 Federal University of Health 2020 nology, 1980 Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State Federal University of Federal University, Kashere, Federal University of 15 1981 30 2011 45 2020 Technology, Akure Agriculture, Zuru, STATE UNIVERSITIES Year INSTITUTIONS Year INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS Year S/N Est. S/N Est. S/N Est. of Science , Maitama Sule University, 1 1979 19 2002 37 & Technology, Mubi Kano 2012 , , 2 1980 20 2004 38 The Technical University, 2012 Ekpoma Gombe Ibadan. 3 University, 21 University, , 1981 2004 39 2013 Uturu Kaduna Kafin Hausa State University of 22 Cross River University of University of 4 1982 Technology, Calabar 2004 2015 Science & Tech, Enugu 40 Medical Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University, University, 5 1982 23 2005 Ago-Iwoye Bokkos 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 , Ado-Ekiti. Olusegun Agagu University of Science 6 1982 24 2008 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State. 42 Eastern Palm University, Lagos State University, Ibrahim Babangida University, Ogboko 2016 7 1983 25 2005 Ojo, Lagos Lapai, Niger State 43 University of Africa, Ladoke Akintola University of Toru-Orua 2016 8 26 Tai Solarin University of Technology, Ogbomoso 1990 Education, Ijagun 2005 44 2016 University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 9 1992 27 2006 Owerri University, Katsina 45 Moshood Abi o la U n i v e r s i t y o f 2017 , University Science and Technology, Abeokuta 10 1992 28 2006 Makurdi Damaturu, Yobe State Gombe State University of Science Delta State University, 46 2017 11 29 Kebbi State University of and Technology, Kumo Abraka 1992 2006 Science and Technology, Aliero Zamfara State University, Adekunle Ajasin University, University, 47 2018 12 1999 30 2006 Talata-Mafara Akungba - Akoko Osogbo , Bayelsa Medical University 2019 13 , 2008 48 Anyigba 1999 31 Jalingo Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Niger-Delta University, University, Confluence U n iv e rs it y o f S c ie n c e 2020 14 2000 2009 49 Yenagoa 32 Ilorin and Technology Osara, Kogi State Chukwuemeka Odumegwu , University of Delta, Agbor, 2000 33 50 2021 15 Ojukwu University, Uli Sokoto 2009 Delta State Kano University of Science 2021 16 2000 34 Akwa Ibom State University, 2010 51 University of Science and & Technology, Wudil Ikot Ikpaden Technology, Delta State 17 , 2000 Ignatius Ajuru University of Ozoro Dennis Osadebe University, 35 2010 52 2021 Abakaliki Education, Rumuolumeni Asaba, Delta State Nasarawa State University, 2002 University, 18 36 Keffi Gadau 2011

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Year Year Year S/N Est. S/N Est. S/N Est. , Spiritan University, Nneochi, 1 , Ilishan 1999 35 2009 70 2017 Remo Ugwuomu-Nike, Abia State 2 Madonna University, 36 Nile University of Nigeria, 71 Precious Cornerstone University, 2017 Okija 1999 Abuja 2009 Ibadan, Oyo State Igbinedion University, , 3 1999 37 2009 72 2017 Okada Ipetumodu, Osun State , Iwo 2001 38 , Awka, 73 Atiba University, Oyo, 2017 4 2009 Oyo State , Ota 2002 39 , 74 Eko University of Medical 2017 5 Aba 2009 Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State Pan-Atlantic University, , 6 2002 40 Skyline University, Nigeria 2018 Lagos Evbuobanosa, 2009 75 Kano State Benson Idahosa University, Adeleke University, Ede, 7 2002 41 2011 76 , Kasarami 2019 Benin City Osun State Kaduna State American University of 8 2003 42 , Abuja 2011 77 Dominion University, 2019 Nigeria, Yola Ibadan Oyo State Redeemers University, Ede, 43 , Omu- 78 Trinity University, Laloko 9 2005 Aran, Kwara State 2011 2019 Osun State Ajayi Crowther University, Samuel Adegboyega University, 79 Westland University, Iwo 10 2005 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 2019 Oyo Osun State Al-Hikmah University, , Ilara- 11 2005 45 2012 80 Topfaith University, Mkpatak, 2021 Ilorin Mokin, Ondo State Akwa Ibom State , Amorji- Evangel University, 12 2005 46 2012 81 Thomas Adewumi University, 2021 Nke, Enugu Akaeze, Ebonyi State Oko Irese, Kwara State 13 Bingham University, Auta- Gregory University, 2005 47 2012 82 Maranatha University, Mgbidi, 2021 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Uturu, Abia State Imo State McPherson University, Seriki 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 48 2012 83 Ave-Maria University, Piyanko, 2021 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State Nasarawa State , 49 Southwestern University, 15 Enugu 2005 2012 84 Al-Istqama University, Sumaila, 2021 Okun Owa, Ogun State Kano State Bells University of Tech, Augustine, University, 16 2005 50 2015 85 Mudiame University, Irrua, 2021 Ota, Ogun State Ilara, Lagos State Edo State Lead City University, Ibadan, , 17 2005 51 2015 86 Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, 2021 Oyo State Owode, Ogun State , , 18 2005 52 2015 87 Claretian University, Nekede, 2021 Igbesa, Ogun State Mowe, Ogun State Imo State , Wukari Hallmark University, 19 2005 53 2015 88 Karl Kumm University, Vom, 2021 (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State Plateau State , Kings University, Ode Omu, 89 20 2005 54 2015 Nok University, Kachia, 2021 Abeokuta Osun State Kaduna State , Ogume, Michael and Cecilia Ibru 21 2005 55 2015 90 James Hope University, Agbor, 2021 Delta State Uni., Owhrode, Delta State Delta State , Mkar, , 91 22 2005 56 2015 Maryam Abacha American University 2021 Benue State Ogun State Of Nigeria, Kano, Kano State Joseph Ayo Babalola University, , Ikot 92 23 2006 57 2015 Capital City University, Kano, 2021 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State Kano State Summit University, 93 Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, 24 , Lagos 2007 58 2015 2021 Offa, Kwara State Kwara State Edwin Clark University, 94 25 , Osogbo 2015 University Of Offa, Offa, 2021 2007 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State Kwara State. , Obong 95 Mewar International University 26 2007 60 , 2015 2021 Ntak Umudi, Imo State Nigeria, Masaka, Nasarawa State 96 Edusoko University, Bida, 27 Salem University, Lokoja 61 Anchor University, Ayobo, 2021 2007 Lagos State 2016 Niger State Arthur Jarvis University, 62 2016 97 Philomath University, Kuje, 28 , Umunya, 2007 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 2021 Anambra State Abuja 63 Clifford University, Owerrinta, 2016 Abia State 98 Khadija University, Majia, 2021 29 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 Jigawa State 64 , Enugu, 2016 Enugu State 99 Anan University, Kwall, Wesley University of Science 2021 30 2007 Crown Hill University, Plateau State & Technology, Ondo 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 31 , 2007 Dominican University, Oghara, Delta State 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 The , Koladaisi University, Ibadan, 32 2007 67 2016 Owo Oyo State Legacy University, Okija, African University of Science 68 Anambra State 2016 33 & Technology, Abuja 2007 Admiralty University, Ibusa, 2017 Afe Babalola University, 69 Delta State 34 2009 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT List of Illegal Universities Closed Down by NUC

he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State the general public, especially parents and prospective 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative , Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: Abuja. 42) Temple University, Abuja 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in anywhere in Nigeria. Nigeria. 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos. Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria 46) University of Education, Winneba , operating anywhere in 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses Nigeria. 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. other campuses in Nigeria 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. any of its other campuses 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other Centre. campuses 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of Academic, Lagos its other campuses. 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any Campus) of its other campuses. 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT other campuses. 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna campuses. 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with any of its other campuses International Professional College of Administration, Science and 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos. 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its charges on subscribers. campuses in Nigeria. 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu Campus 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. Nigeria. 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. Nigeria. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 9) L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State. 27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. Nigeria 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their Nigeria further necessary action. 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 35) Open International University, Akure ANNOUNCER 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo

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