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th 0795-3089 13 July, 2020 Vol. 15 No. 15 Nigerian Varsities Working On Covid 19 Vaccine he federal government has “I spoke to the Executive Secretary Orgnisation (WHO) has stressed disclosed that researchers in of the Tertiary Education Trust on coordinated race. It is not a Tthe country’s universities Fund (TETFUND), Prof. competitive race.” are working on vaccine and cure for Suleiman Bogoro, and he told me COVID-19. It has also commenced they were already talking to all the The Executive Secretary of the local production of ventilators as universities to coordinate research N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s part of efforts to ensure COVID-19 patients who require the intensive care equipment get them.

Speaking on a Arise Television last week, the Minister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, revealed that a five billion Naira fund had been created for research and that coordinated activities had commenced among researchers in the country on finding vaccines that could help in the prevention of the coronavirus disease.

He said, “Nigerian Universities are working very hard to finding a solution, and this is being done in a coordinated manner; some are Hon. Chukwemeka Nwajiuba Hon Minister of State for Education doing researches at the molecular level, others are looking at the effort against COVID-19. The Commission (NUC), Prof. vaccine levels, and so on.” coordination is important Abubakar A. Rasheed is also because the World Health coordinating the efforts of in this edition Abuja Muslim New ABU VC Community Visits NUC Centre Presents Documents For Private Varsity Pg. 4 Pg. 2

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Enquiries: [email protected] 13th July, 2020 Vol. 15 No. 15 everybody so that we know who is and secondary students through for locally produced ventilators doing what. They need to know the use of radios, televisions, and as this would help curb the who is researching on the the internet, adding that this scarcity of the medical molecular level, vaccine level, and would ensure they are also equipment in the country. the rest. The universities are learning while staying at home. providing some sort of guidance to One other thing we have done is the researchers, he said. In the same vein, the Director to commence clinical trial for General of the National Institute drugs for possible vaccine and He also mentioned that the Federal for Pharmaceutical Research and cure against COVID-19 presently Ministry of Education was also Development, (NIPRD), Dr. Obi ravaging the world, the global working towards providing Adigwe, told newsmen that his health and policy strategist said. electronic learning for primary parastatal had commenced testing

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he Chairman, Planning and Area of the Federal Capital Receiving the documents, the TI m p l e m e n t a t i o n Territory. Executive Secretary advised the Committee of the proposed delegation to prioritise and Monument University, Professor The documents submitted u n d e r t a k e a p h a s e d

ES, NUC Prof. Abubakar Rasheed recieving some Completed Application Form from the Chairman, UPLC, Prof, Isma’il Tsiga while Prof. Isma’il Junaid watch Ismail Tsiga last week led other i n c l u d e t h e c o m p l e t e d development since not all members of the team to submit Application Forms, Physical structures proposed in the planning documents for the Master Plan, Academic Brief masterplan would be required establishment of a private and University Law. and desirable at the take-off university to be located at Bwari stage of the university.

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He did also informed the team doing so because the gestation to be mindful of community that NUC had minimum period for a university was very services by building such requirements of facilities that long, adding that a university structures that would benefit would not be compromised. must be seen more as a social students and serve the public service and not for profit. as well, especially their In this regard, he advised them to immediate host community. ensure that take off facilities like In his remarks, NUC Director, laboratories, lectures Theatres Public Affairs, Mal. Ibrahim In his response, Chairman of and an Administrative Building Usman Yakasai, advised the t h e P l a n n i n g a n d were established as well as the planning committee to always Implementation Committee composition of the university put the interest of students first (PIC), Professor Isma’ila A. Governing Council and Board in respect of building structures Tsiga noted with appreciation of Trustees. and choice of courses so as to be all the advice given and

Profs. Tsiga and Rasheed (2nd and 3rd right) displaying documents of the Proposed University. L-R: Isiaka A. Abdulkadir, Mrs. Constance Goddy-Nnadi, Mal. Ibrahim Usman Yakasai, Prof. Junaid and Mal. Aminu Abba (Far right) able to train them to be good promised that they would serve He also urged the planning citizens in both character and as a guide in their final committee to start construction learning. preparations, especially on the works by strictly complying with issue of construction of the approved master plan, before He also urged them to always physical master plan. inviting the NUC for a visit as it solicit expert advice before would determine the take-off or embarking on construction. He added that “we have otherwise of the university. acquired 100 Hectares of land S i m i l a r l y , D i r e c t o r in the Bwari area of FCT that He equally advised them to be Entrepreneurship and Skills would serve as take off and wary of collecting bank loans Development, Mrs Constance permanent site of the explaining that they would regret Goddy-Nnadi charged the team University.”

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 03 13th July, 2020 Vol. 15 No. 15 According to him, the team had university. university was taken in 2012, equally identified some areas of and thereafter, University collaborations with the public In his remarks, a member of the Planning Committee (UPC) especially the host community. Planning Committee, Prof. was formed to handle the Isma’ila Junaidu said the centre n e c e s s a r y m o d a l i t i e s , Some of these areas include proposed the institution including how to meet the hostels, computer/business “considering its experience in NUC requirement. centres and entrepreneurship the provision of educational centre which had been identified services to the generel public, The MCC earlier founded the as a viable and profitable ventures particularly in the FCT, and first Islamic-bases secondary in the university-community cognisant of its obligation to school Fou’ad Lababidi relations. meet the current demand for Islamic Academy, in the FCT higher education with strong in 1995 which has more than He pledged that the planning moral perspectives in .” 1000 learners enrolled into its committee would abide by all five schools and other learning NUC regulations in running the The decision to set up the programmes. New ABU VC Visits NUC he new Vice-Chancellor According to him, these issues He informed the ES of his TAhmadu Bello University include insecurity on the earlier consultation with (ABU), Zaria, Professor Kabiru Campus, Direct Teaching and relevant stakeholders on how to Bala, last week paid a courtesy call Laboratory Costs (DTLC) and move the university forward on to the Executive Secretary, increased funding for the assumption of office, adding N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Commission (NUC) Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL, in his office.

Thanking the Executive Secretary for receiving him, Professor Bala described Professor Rasheed as his mentor and said that his mission to the Commission was not only to present the ABU’s team but also to consult with the NUC management on issues bordering on the university Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed and VC, ABU, Prof. Kabiru Bala establishment of new centres. that his goal was to take the administration. university to its pride of place

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 04 13th July, 2020 Vol. 15 No. 15 in the comity of universities in the (IGP), he said, had promised to He revealed that the university world. send more police personnel to i n t e n d e d t o c r e a t e a strengthen security network Department of Oncology that The Vice Chancellor explained a r o u n d t h e u n i v e r s i t y would become the first in the that with regards to insecurity on environment. northern part of the country. the campus, the management had adopted a style that took the On the issue of DTLC, the Vice Responding, the Executive interest of the university and its Chancellor lamented that the Secretary commended the Vice community paramount in order university had not received Chancellor described him as a to enthrone peace and stability. allocation from the Federal s e a s o n e d u n i v e r s i t y Government over a long period administrator whose vast

Meeting Session He disclosed that he had and appealed for the Executive wealth of experience would be personally contacted the heads of Secretary’s assistance. brought to bear to ensure various security agencies, progress in the university. including the Military, Police and He also requested NUC to make Paramilitary institutions in order case for increase funding for While recalling that the new to beef up security in and around ABU in order to enable it carry Vice Chancellor had held many the campus. out its strategic vision such as the positions of authority in the establishment of new faculties university ranging from Dean, The Inspector General of Police and Centres of Excellence and Director of Academic Planning compete globally.

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(DAP) and Deputy Vice- Honourable Minister of establishment of new centres Chancellor (DVC), he urged him E d u c a t i o n w i t h s t ro n g and programmes, he said that to use his experiences to bring recommendations suggesting NUC had been consulting with stability to the university. the perimeter fencing of the the Executive Secretary, Tertiary entire campus. E d u c a t i o n Tr u s t F u n d On insecurity in the university, (TETFund) to consider ABU in the Executive Secretary advised On DTLC, the ES said that no the face of funding for the Vice Chancellor to consider University had received new centres of excellence. planting trees as a shield around allocation for the last ten years the entire university’s land before since the Treasury Single He, however, advised the using perimeter fencing to curve Account (TSA) of the federal University to device new ways out the active areas. government policy became of increasing its Internally

Profs. Rasheed and Bala (5th and 6th right) in a group photograph with some ABU delegates and NUC Management

operational. Generated Revenue (IGR). This, according to him, would He said that the Budgeting help to ward off unwanted process in the National Congratulating the Vice intruders from encroachment on Assembly only recognises three Chancellor on behalf of the the university land. sub-heads, that is, Personnel NUC management on his Cost, Overhead Cost and selection, Professor Rasheed He also advised them to set up a Capital Expenditure. urged him to work with the security committee that would management to put in their review and come up with a report Reacting to the issue of best to bring peace, stability to be forwarded to the increased funding for the and progress in the institution.

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12. Federal University of Technology Minna, Distance Learning Centre

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, cognizant of 8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, the need to streamline the operations of Part Time Enugu State Tand Sandwich programmes in Nigerian 9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, universities, had through a publication in the print media, Port Harcourt including the Guardian and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 19th March, 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into 11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, parttime programmes in Nigerian universities. In the Ogbomoso publication, the universities were requested to fully 12. State University, Ojo, disclose all Part-Time and Sandwich programmes, with 13. , Amasoma, Bayelsa State respect to enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks 14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State of the publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student 15. , Abakaliki, Eboyi State audit and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up 16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar to this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, 17. , Uturu, Abia State sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 18. , Osun State were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and 19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013. C. Private Universities: 1. , Abeokuta, Ogun State 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 2. , Imota, Lagos State 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State Based on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State universities indicated that they would run Part-Time 5. , Owo, Ondo State and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State 7. , Umunya, Anambra State A. Federal Universities 8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, 1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri Ondo, Ondo State 2. University of Benin, Benin 3. , Calabar 3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES 4. TO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICH 5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka PROGRAMMES. 6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded 7. , Uyo their completed documents, based on the approved format. 8. , Abuja Following the analysis of the submissions by the 9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied 10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time 11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian 12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were 13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. 14. , Jos Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The B. State Universities universities are: 1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State A. Federal Universities 2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State 1. University of Lagos 3. , Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 2. University of Port Harcourt 4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo 3. University of Calabar State 4. University of Benin 5. , Owerri, Imo State 5. University of Abuja 6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun 6. University of Uyo State 7. University of Jos 7. of Science and Technology, 8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife Port Harcourt 9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

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10. Federal University of Agriculture, GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH Abeokuta PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES 11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich 13. Bayero University, Kano programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently B. State Universities operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with 1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti the guidelines on programme by programme basis. State 2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time Cross River State programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the 3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State NUC on programme by programme basis. 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to Ogun State comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo programmes: State 7. Enugu State University of Science & 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Technology, Enugu State Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards Ijagun, Ogun State (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes; 9. Rivers State University of Science & 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the Technology, Port Harcourt approved full-time equivalent must be available in the 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi university, must have earned full accreditation and must be State run within approved campuses; 11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed State 12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa 20% of total students’ population in the programme; State 4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must 13. , Ojo, Lagos State be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – equivalent; Akoko, Ondo State 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, State Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical 16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science; 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Nasarawa State. Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material C. Private Universities resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State i.e. on the main campus of the university; 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme; 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied Edo State the Resource Verification Requirements. 7. Wesley University of Science and 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be Technology, Ondo, Ondo State subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of 8. , Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. 9. , Ogun State The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Dr. Noel Biodun Saliu any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Director, Academic Planning Programmes. Signed For: Executive Secretary Management

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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 Taraba State Federal University of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2 , 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 , 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 Ekiti State University 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 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 38 Federal University, Birnin- 2013 8 University of Calabar, 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 University of Jos, Jos 1975 25 1992 40 2013 of Agriculture, Umudike Yobe , 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 University of Health 2020 nology, Owerri 1980 Nasarawa State Technology, Otukpo, Benue 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. Rivers State University 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 Abia State University, , 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, Imo State 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 U n i v e r s i t y o f S c i e n c e 2017 13 30 Osun State University, 46 Anyigba 1999 Osogbo 2006 and Technology, Kumo Niger-Delta University, Zamfara State U n i v e r s i t y , 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 Ebonyi State University, 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, Tansian 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 Achievers University, 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, Godfrey Okoye University, 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 Crawford University, 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 Crescent University, 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 McPherson University, Seriki 75 Skyline University, Nigeria 2018 22 , Mkar 2005 48 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012 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 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015 Ibadan Oyo State , 78 Trinity University, Laloko 2019 25 Fountain University, 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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List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: Federal Universities : 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 3. Bayero University, Kano 19. University of llorin, llorin 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 20. University of Jos, Jos 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 21. University of Lagos, 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 27. Federal University, Lafia 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 28. Federal University, Ndufu-alike 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 29. Federal University, Dutse 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 30. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 31. Federal University, Oye-ekiti 16. University of Benin, Benin City 32. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 5. Anambra State University, Uli 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 8. Delta State University, Abraka 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 25. Kwara State University Malete 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 26. Kaduna State University, Kaduna 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 27. Bauchi State University, Gadau 12. Imo State University, Owerri 28. Yobe State University, Damaturu 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 29. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 30. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-ode 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 31. Osun State University, Osogbo 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 19. Adeleke University, Ede 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 20. Veritas University, Abuja 5. Bowen University, Iwo 21. Achievers University, Owo 6. Covenant University, Ota 22. Al-Qalam University, Katsina 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 23. Baze University, Abuja 8. Pan-African University, 24. Bells University of Technology, Ota 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 25. Crawford University, Igbessa 10. Caleb University, Lagos 26. Crescent University, Abeokuta 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 27. Fountain University, Osogbo 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 28. Landmark University, Omu-Aran 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 29. Novena University, Ogume 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 30. Salem University, Lokoja 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 31. Veritas University, Abuja 16. Madonna University Okija 32. Bingham University, Karu Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng Signed: MANAGEMENT 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 Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL NUC departments Executive Secretary, NUC 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU Announcer

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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, 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, 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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