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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER MONDAY AA PUBLICA PUBLICATIONTION OF OF THE THE OFFICE OFFICE OF OF THE THE EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE SECRET SECRETARARYY www.nuc.edu.ng Bulletin th 0795-3089 11 January 2021 Vol. 16 No. 02 FG Releases Lists of Visitation Panels To Varsities he President, Federal Republic 2: Examine the quality of the regulations of , Muhammadu leadership of the institution in TBuhari, GCFR, has approved 4: Investigate the application of the constitution of Visitation Panels to 38 Federal Universities and four Inter-University Centers. The list of the panelists was released by the National Universities Commission (NUC), by the Executive Secretary, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL, on Tuesday 11 January, 2021, via some national dailies.

The list, as approved by the President, contained some d i s t i n g u i s h e d p r o f e s s o r s , technocrats, as well as seasoned civil servants, with membership drawn from all the six-geopolitical zones of the country, in line with the Federal Character guidelines.

Nine Terms of Reference (TOR) were given to the panel members, which include: 1: Examine the relationship between Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria the institution and the various statutory bodies it interacts with, terms of the role of the Governing funds, particularly the special according to its law, for the purposes Council, the Head of institution grants and loans meant for of supervision, planning, finance, and other Principal Officers particular projects, in order to discipline, guidance etc. Such bodies 3: Examine the financial determine the status of such include the Governing Council, the management of the institution over projects and their relevance for supervising Agency and the Federal the recommended period and further funding. Ministry of Education as well as the determine whether it was in Visitor compliance with appropriate 5: Examine all academic in this edition Universities' JAMB Activates MAUTECH Resumption: CAPS Portal for Becomes 2020/2021 MAU Semesters Must --- PMB Assents To Bill Be Observed Admission Exercise FullyPg. 5 Pg. 6 Pg. 7 EDITORIAL BOARD: Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (Chairman), Mal. Haruna Lawal Ajo (Editor), Ogbonnaya Okoronkwo, Udey Felix, Muhammad Bukhari Musa, Aja-Nwachukwu Samuel, Sadiq Abubakar

Enquiries: [email protected] 11th January, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 02 programmes, policies and practices administrative, personnel and what ways the law has been as well as the total academic and welfare policies and advise on ways observed in all ramifications by physical development, performance the competent authorities and and direction of the institution and s u g g e s t a n y n e c e s s a r y advise as to whether the desired modifications to the law in order targets have been met and how to enable the institution achieve modifications may be made to its objectives better. achieve maximum academic productivity, excellence and service 9: Advise on any and all other to the nation. aspects of the institution that you may consider should be of 6: Study the general atmosphere of interest to both the Visitor and the institution over the period in the public; and to the attainment question. In particular the general of the objectives for which the conduct and comportment of all institution was set up. personnel of the institution especially staff, students and About 294 distinguished managers and advice as to whether individuals made the list of the the correct training is being given Prof. Abubakar Rasheed panels to visit 38 Federal and how necessary corrections may Executive Secretary, NUC Universities and four inter- be made. This should include the to cut costs, reduce waste and university centres. The panels relationship between the institution continue to develop, if necessary by would be inaugurated by the and the host community over the adaptation, rather than expansion Hon. Minister of Education, period. in the face of attenuated resources. Malam Adamu Adamu on behalf of President Muhammad Buhari, 7: Study in detail the management 8: Examine the “ Law” establishing GCFR, at a date to be announced structure and performance of the the institution and consider in later. institution including fiscal, 11th January, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 02

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MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 04 11th January, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 02 Universities' Resumption: Semesters Must Be Observed Fully With the directive that universities Academic Standards (BMAS) d e v e l o p m e n t s w i l l b e across the nation can resume by approved by the NUC, as well as communicated to Universities January 18, the National other extant quality assurance accordingly. Universities Commission (NUC), standards and guidelines”. has warned against the violation of It reminded universities to the full cycle of the semester system consistent with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) approved by the commission.

The Executive Secretary NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed gave the warning in a statement in Abuja at the weekend. He stated that the universities were further advised to adhere to other extant quality a s s u r a n c e s t a n d a r d s a n d guidelines for a smooth and qualitative academic activities.

While noting that the lockdown imposed by the government to contain the spread of coronavirus, had forced students to remain at Prof. Abubakar Rasheed home, he urged the universities to Executive Secretary, NUC partner with the government to safeguard the lives of students and A circular signed by Mr. C.J. safeguard lives by strictly staff by strictly adhering to the Maiyaki, Dep. ES, NUC reads “I adhering to the extant safety safety protocols and guidelines of write at the behest of the proposals and the Nigeria the Nigeria Centre for Disease Executive Secretary to refer to Centre for Disease Control Control (NCDC) on COVID-19. o u r l e t t e r R e f . (NCDC) guidelines, which NUC.138.vol.63.151 and date 23 have been communicated Prof. Rasheed noted that the December 2020, on the above severally to the Nigerian guidelines were communicated on subject. University System (NUS) vide several occasions to the university NUC's Circulars. authorities from the commission, Sequel to various enquiries on the adding that officers on Grade full impact of the said Circular, I The circular added that, Level 12 and below were to remain am to confirm and clarify that, universities, on resumption of at home for a five-week period as while Officers on Grade Level 12 academic activities, must under earlier directed by the federal and below remain at home for a no circumstance, violate the government. period of five weeks, as earlier cycle of the semester system, d i r e c t e d b y t h e f e d e r a l consistent with the Benchmark He said: “on the resumption of government, schools, including Minimum Academic Standards academic activities, universities universities, are to re-open on the (BMAS) approved by the must under no circumstance 18th of January 2021, consistent N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s violate the full cycle of the with the directive of the Commission as well as other semester system, consistent with PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE extant quality assurance the Benchmark Minimum (PTF) on COVID-19. Any further standards and guidelines.

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 05 11th January, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 02 JAMB Activates CAPS Portal for 2020/2021 Admission Exercise The Registrar Joint Admission Prof. Oloyede said that once a “Candidates are advised to and Matriculation Board candidate had been offered c l o s e l y m o n i t o r t h e i r (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede has admission, he was required to admission status on JAMB disclosed that the Board’s Central CAPS so as to do the needful Admission Processing System as soon as possible.” (CAPS) had been activated for the 2020/2021 admission How To Check JAMB exercise. Admission: How to Check JAMB Speaking to Newsmen in Abuja, Admission Status on JAMB Prof. Oloyede said that CAPS, Visit: candidates could now monitor https://www.jamb.gov.ng/Efa their JAMB admission status and cility and login with your easily know when they have been registered email address and offered admission. password to access your dashboard, He also said that the Board had Click on ‘Check Admission enabled its portal for institutions Status, to upload names of shortlisted Click on ‘Access my CAPS’, applicants for the 2020/2021 Click on ‘Admission Status’ admission, adding that all Prof. Is-haq Oloyede to see if you have been offered admission processes must go Registra, JAMB admission. If you have been through the CAPS for approval. do either of two things; to accept offered admission, you can the admission or to reject it. proceed to ACCEPT OR According to him, only qualified “ O n c e y o u a c c e p t t h e REJECT ADMISSION But if candidates as recommended by admission, your admission you are yet to be offered their institutions for admission quest is over as you will no admission you will get a would be approved by the board, longer be available for other response like “Sorry No noting that most institutions, s c h o o l s ’ a d m i s s i o n Admission has been Given p a r t i c u l a r l y p r i v a t e h a d consideration. On the other Ye t “ , “ A d m i s s i o n i n commenced admissions. hand, if you reject the progress” etc. admission, you become He added that public universities available to other schools who Candidates are advised to were yet to fully start the process have free admission slots for c l o s e l y m o n i t o r t h e i r partly because they had not admission consideration.” dashboard to know when they concluded admissions for last have been offered admission. year. He advised that candidates who Prof Oloyede said “Take note also were offered admission on S u c c e s s f u l l y a d m i t t e d that admission is not just for JAMB CAPS were to print their candidates are advised to u n i v e r s i t i e s . T h e r e a r e admission letters after accepting ensure that they indicate the polytechnics and colleges of the admission, as they would acceptance or rejection of education and except for the likely need this during clearance admission online and timely closure because of COVID-19, and registration in the school to enable the processing of they are not affected by the that they have been admitted. their admission. strike.”

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 06 11th January, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 02 MAUTECH Becomes MAU --- PMB Assents To Bill The Chairman of the Senate Adama University to be truly to establish a medical school at Committee on Sustainable universal with broader courses Modibbo Adama University Development Goals, Senator and enhanced opportunities. of Technology, Yola and to Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, upgrade the Federal Medical has commended President Binani gave the background of Centre, Yola to a University Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Modibbo Adama University bill (MAU) into law.

Binani, who initiated the bill in the 7th National Assembly, said the university could now run all approved academic programmes like any other conventional university and provide more placements for youths seeking admission into the university.

In a statement in Abuja, Senator Binani said the assent of the President was heart-warming. “It is heartwarming to note the gracious assent by Mr. President to this bill. Precisely on the 6th of January, 2021, Mr. President assented to the bill converting MAUTECH to Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani a conventional university.” the bill and why she championed Teaching Hospital was moved “This therefore means the it to create opportunities for before the Senate and university can now run all students in Adamawa, Taraba and presented by Senator Aishatu approved academic programs as other states in the North East. Dahiru Ahmed Binani as a Bill any other conventional university titled MODIBBO ADAMA across the country including She said: “The move I started in UNIVERSITY. medical and other allied sciences,” the 7th NASS at the House of she said. R e p re s e n t a t i v e s w h e n I “As a prerequisite for the represented Yola North, Yola passage of the bill, a well- On behalf of the good people of South and Girei Federal attended Public Hearing was Adamawa and Taraba states, Mr. Constituency to convert o r g a n i z e d w h e r e k e y President we remain eternally Modibbo Adama University of s t a k e h o l d e r s a c t i v e l y grateful for this gesture. This will Technology, (MAUTECH) Yola participated and gave a no doubt encourage our teeming into conventional university and resounding support for the youths seeking placements into run medical programs alongside conversion. Consequently, the Tertiary Institutions specifically in other social and management Bill was finally passed by the these difficult times. sciences has finally seen the light Senate and assented by the of the day. President,” she concluded. Apart from leading in technology, the new law will make Modibbo The motion on the urgent need MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 07 11th January, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 02

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 08 11th January, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 02 Federal Ministry Of Education- Invitation For 2020/2021 Federal Government Scholarship Award Computer Based Test (CBT)

DEADLINE: 24TH JANUARY, 2021

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP BOARD PLOT 245 SAMUEL ADEMULEGUN STREET, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ABUJA INVITATION FOR 2020/2021 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Mallam Adamu Adamu, hereby invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2020/2021 Nomination Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Federal Government Scholarship Award for: NIGERIA AWARD SCHOLARSHIP (NA) 2020/2021 TENABLE IN NIGERIA PUBLIC TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR NIGERIAN AWARD ARE AS FOLLOWS: § Applicants for Postgraduate studies should possess a minimum of first degree with Second Class Honors Upper Division. Applicant must be registered Full-Time students of Federal or State Universities. § All other applicants (UG, HND & NCE) must be registered full-time students in their second year or above in Federal or State Universities, Polytechnics, § Monotechnics, and Colleges of Education. All undergraduate Scholarship applicants (Physically challenged inclusive) must have at least 4.0 Cumulative Grade Points Aggregate (CGPA) on a five (5) point scale or its equivalent or 5.0 on a 7 point scale. § All NCE and HND applicants must have a CGPA of 3.5 and above on a scale of 4.0

IMPORTANT INFORMATION § The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and take effect from the beginning of the academic session. § It shall not be held at the same time with another Award nor for part-time studies. § Change of course of Institution is not allowed while enjoying the award.

FIELD OF STUDY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE AWARD ARE AS FOLLOWS: A. Science and Technology B. Medicine and Para-Medicals C. Education D. Agriculture E. Liberal Arts/Social/Management Sciences F. Entrepreneurial Studies G. ICT H. Environmental Studies I. Law

METHOD OF APPLICATION All qualified candidates are advised to: a. Visit Federal Ministry of Education's website: www.education.gov.ng and click on Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the Home Page b. Read Guidelines and then Complete the Application Form online c. Print the Examination Slip d. Double Entries will be disqualified

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Attach documents i. Letter of Admission to the Institution ii. Current Course Registration Form iii. CGPA results of year 1,2,3, etc. iv. Current School's Identity Card v. State/Local Government indigene certificate

NOTE: Come with one set of completed online printed form at the venue of the interviews as scheduled below:

2020/2021 FSB COMPUTER BASED TEST VENUES S/N ZONE STATE VENUE SOKOTO SOKOTO 1 NORTH-WEST KANO KANO ADAMAWA YOLA 2 NORTH-EAST GOMBE GOMBE FCT BWARI 3 NORTH-CENTRAL KOGI LOKOJA OYO IBADAN 4 SOUTH-WEST ONDO AKURE DELTA ASABA 5 SOUTH-SOUTH RIVERS P/HARCOURT ENUGU ENUGU 6 SOUTH-EAST IMO OWERI

GENERAL NOTICE: During the application candidates are expected to indicate the following: i) Candidates are advised to choose Computer Based Test (CBT) very close to them; ii) The registration portal will be opened 14th December, 2020 to 24th January, 2021.

OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBERS/E-MAIL: i. Nigerian Award: 08077884418/08091155229 ii. [email protected]

For further Technical/Apps inquiries please call

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PARTICULAR APPLICATION DOES NOT ATTRACT ANY PROCESSING FEE. THEREFORE, BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS! SIGNED: ARC SONNY T. ECHONO (FNIA) PERMANENT SECRETARY FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

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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 (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, . 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, , Zaria. 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.

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 26 11th January, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 02 LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA 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 University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1948 16 1981 31 2011 Technology, Yola Taraba State Federal University of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 17 1982 32 2011 1960 Technology, Minna Katsina State Obafemi Awolowo Nigerian Defence Academy, Federal University, Dutse, 3 University, 1962 18 1985 33 2011 Ile-Ife Kaduna Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- 1988 34 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 35 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 20 University, Bauchi of Agriculture, Federal University, Otuoke, University of Benin, Benin City 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 Kogi State Biu 14 Federal University of Tech- 29 Federal University, Lafia, 2011 44 Federal University of Health 2020 nology, Owerri 1980 Nasarawa State Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State Federal University of Federal University, Kashere, 15 1981 30 2011 Technology, Akure Gombe State STATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. of Science Nasarawa State University, Ignatius Ajuru University of 1 1979 18 2002 2010 & Technology, Port Harcourt Keffi 35 Education, Rumuolumeni , , , 2 1980 19 2002 36 Ekpoma Mubi Gadau 2011 , , 3 1981 20 2004 37 Maitama Sule University, Uturu Gombe Kano 2012 Enugu State University of , 4 21 2004 The Technical University, Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Kaduna 38 2012 Ibadan. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Cross River University of 5 1982 22 2004 , Ago-Iwoye Technology, Calabar 39 2013 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. , Kafin Hausa 6 1982 23 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) Bokkos 2005 Ondo State University of 2015 40 Medical Sciences Lagos State University, 24 Olusegun Agagu University of Science 7 Ojo, Lagos 1983 and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State. 2008 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 Ladoke Akintola University of Ibrahim Babangida University, 8 1990 25 2005 Technology, Ogbomoso Lapai, Niger State 42 Eastern Palm University, , Tai Solarin University of Ogboko 2016 9 1992 26 2005 Owerri Education, Ijagun University of Africa, Benue State University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 43 10 27 2006 Toru-Orua 2016 Makurdi 1992 University, Katsina Delta State University, 44 2016 11 Abraka 1992 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Moshood Abiola University of Adekunle Ajasin University, Kebbi State University of 45 2017 12 1999 29 2006 Science and Technology, Abeokuta Akungba - Akoko Science and Technology, Aliero , Gombe State University of Science 2017 13 30 , 46 Anyigba 1999 Osogbo 2006 and Technology, Kumo Niger-Delta University, Zamfara State University , 2018 14 , 2008 47 Yenagoa 2000 31 Jalingo Talata-Mafara Chukwuemeka Odumegwu , Bayelsa Medical University 2009 48 2019 15 Ojukwu University, Uli 2000 32 Ilorin Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Kano University of Science , 16 2000 33 & Technology, Wudil Sokoto 2009 17 , 2000 Akwa Ibom State University, Abakaliki 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010

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Year Year Year S/N Est. S/N Est. S/N Est. Hallmark University, 1 , Ilishan 1999 27 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 2015 Remo 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State Madonna University, , Umunya, Kings University, Ode Omu, 2 1999 28 2007 2015 Okija Anambra State 54 Osun State Igbinedion University, Michael and Cecilia Ibru 3 1999 29 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 55 2015 Okada Uni., Owhrode, Delta State Wesley University of Science , 4 , Iwo 2001 30 2007 56 2015 & Technology, Ondo Ogun State , Ota 31 , 2007 , Ikot 5 2002 Oghara, Delta State 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 The , Pan-Atlantic University, 2002 32 2007 Summit University, 6 Lagos Owo 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 African University of Science Edwin Clark University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 33 2007 59 2015 7 Benin City & Technology, Abuja Kiagbodo, Delta State Afe Babalola University, 8 American University of 34 2009 60 , 2015 Nigeria, Yola 2003 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Umudi, Imo State Redeemers University, Ede, , Anchor University, Ayobo, 9 2005 35 2009 61 2016 Osun State Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Lagos State Arthur Jarvis University, Nile University of Nigeria, 62 2016 Ajayi Crowther University, 36 2009 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 10 Oyo 2005 Abuja 63 Clifford University, Owerrinta, Al-Hikmah University, , Abia State 2016 11 37 2009 Ilorin 2005 Ipetumodu, Osun State , Enugu, 64 Enugu State 2016 12 , Amorji- 38 , Awka, 2005 Anambra State 2009 Crown Hill University, Nke, Enugu 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 Bingham University, Auta- , 13 2005 39 2009 Dominican University, Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Aba 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 , 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 67 Oyo State 2016 , Legacy University, Okija, 15 Adeleke University, Ede, 68 2016 Enugu 2005 41 Osun State 2011 Anambra State Bells University of Tech, Admiralty University, Ibusa, 2017 16 2005 42 69 Delta State Ota, Ogun State , Abuja 2011 Lead City University, Ibadan, 70 Spiritan University, Nneochi, 2017 2005 43 , Omu- Abia State 17 Oyo State Aran, Kwara State 2011 , 71 Precious Cornerstone University, 2017 18 2005 Samuel Adegboyega University, Ibadan, Oyo State Igbesa, Ogun State 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 , Wukari , Ilara- 72 2017 19 2005 (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) 45 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 , Evangel University, 73 Atiba University, Oyo, 2017 20 2005 46 2012 Oyo State Abeokuta Akaeze, Ebonyi State , Ogume, Gregory University, Eko University of Medical 2017 21 2005 47 74 Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State Delta State Uturu, Abia State 2012 , Mkar, McPherson University, Seriki Skyline University, Nigeria 2018 22 2005 48 2012 75 Benue State Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State Kano State Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Southwestern University, 76 , Kasarami 2019 23 2006 49 2012 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Okun Owa, Ogun State Kaduna State Augustine, University, 77 Dominion University, 2019 24 , Lagos 2007 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015 Ibadan Oyo State , 78 Trinity University, Laloko 2019 25 , Osogbo 51 2015 2007 Owode, Ogun State Ogun State , 79 Westland University, Iwo 26 Obong University, Obong 2007 52 2015 2019 Ntak Mowe, Ogun State Osun 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 Medicine, 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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