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th 0795-3089 26 August, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 34 Buhari Commissions ABU Business School —— FG Spends N1.3trn on Education in 4 years

he Federal Government Speaking while commissioning key areas of the economy. invested about N1.3 the multi-billion Naira Ahmadu Ttrillion so far towards the Bello University Business School “By this exercise, we are building development of the country’s built by the Central Bank of on the vision of the founder of this

President Buhari Commissioning the Business School education sector in the past four N i g e r i a , t h e p r e s i d e n t great institution, the late and great years excluding funds spent on commended CBN for the gesture. Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of overhead and personnel costs, Sokoto, who, as Premier of President Muhammadu Buhari President Buhari also thanked the Northern Region, established this said in Zaria last Thursday. apex bank for supporting the institution almost six decades ago. federal government’s investments It is on record that this University in the education sector and other in this edition

Osinbajo Commissions Solar Hybrid Convert National Hospital To Project at Alex Ekwueme Varsity Medical University Pg. 7 Pg. 4 ——MDCAN Urges FG EDITORIAL BOARD: Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (Chairman), Mal. Haruna Lawal Ajo (Editor), Ogbonnaya Okoronkwo, Mrs. Franca Chukwuonwo, Miss Bunshak T.S, Francis Azu, Udey Felix, Aja-Nwachukwu Samuel, Sadiq Abubakar

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has made giant contributions remain committed to providing Emefiele also said the bank’s towards the development of our funding and infrastructural analysis of the factors responsible nation and we remain grateful to support to the education sector, for the growth of successful the founder of this vision”, President Buhari said.

He expressed concern over the state of facilities in Nigerian universities due to long years of perennial funding challenges and promised, therefore, that his administration would continue to place premium on education at all levels.

The President assured that government would not rest until it delivered on its commitments on quality education, including investing more resources in the President Buhari unveiling the plaque to commission the Business School sector and providing a conducive saying the bank’s involvement in e c o n o m i e s i n d i c a t e d t h a t learning environment in the the sector was based on the investment in education sector academia. conviction that an educated could play a prominent role in “It is no longer a secret that the state of facilities in our u n i v e r s i t i e s a n d o t h e r institutions of higher learning has not kept pace with the requirements of the eve-growing population of students and other stakeholders or with modern methods of learning.

“This has largely been due to the perennial funding challenges over the years. We are committed and determined to continue to fund our vital institutions, even in the face of limited financial President Buhari admiring the inside of the Business School resources”, he said. workforce had a critical role to driving innovation and growth in I n h i s s p e e c h , t h e C B N play in the advancement of the d e v e l o p e d a n d e m e r g i n g G o v e r n o r , M r . G o d w i n Nigerian economy. economies. Emefiele, said the bank would

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Giving an overview on the newly School was uniquely established Management in addition to hosting commissioned ABU Business as a faculty comprising the the CBN Centre of Excellence School, the governor of the apex bank said the project was conceived to produce a critical mass of skilled professionals that would be able to apply their knowledge towards supporting growth and continued innovation in the country’s financial sector and the economy in general.

“This is against the recognition that the dearth of skilled manpower constituted a binding constraint towards making President Buhari (4th left) in a group photo with ABU officials: Gov. El-Rufa’i (3rd left) Nigeria the number one hub for Chancellor, ABU, Igwe N. Alfred Achebe (1st left) CBN Gov. Dr. Godwin Emefiele (2nd left), economic activity in Africa. The and VC, ABU, Prof. Ibrahim Garba (1st right) and others. three first generation federal universities in the country across Departments of Economics, w h i c h w o u l d a n c h o r t h e the six geo-political zones were Accounting, Banking & Finance, University’s postgraduate training selected under the first phase of the intervention programme. T h e y a r e A h m a d u B e l l o University, Zaria; University of Ibadan; and University of Nigeria, Nsukka”, he said.

In his welcome address, the Vice- Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Ibrahim Garba, expressed ABU’s sincere appreciation and gratitude to the president and CBN for donating the CBN Centre of Excellence.

This, according to him, had given t h e i n s t i t u t i o n a s p e c i a l opportunity of establishing Ahmadu Bello University Business School, already approved by the National Universities Commission as the ABU students welcoming President Buhari to their Campus first of its kind in Nigeria. Marketing, Acturial Science & through the Collaborative He said the ABU Business I n s u r a n c e a n d B u s i n e s s Postgraduate Programme (CPP).

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Osinbajo Commissions Solar Hybrid Project at Alex Ekwueme Varsity

h e Vi c e - P r e s i d e n t , four years adding that the project great aspirations. It is our duty to Federal Republic of would provide sustainable aid them to accomplish their goals TNigeria, Professor Yemi decentralised energy to the entire by providing a conducive learning Osinbajo, GCON, SAN, recently campus, improve education and environment for them. I am glad to commissioned a 2.8 mega watts create a better university be part of this great feat as we

L-R: Head of Special Project, Anita Otunba; Chief Executive Officer Solar Sterling and Wilson Nigeria Limited, Despak Thakur; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Rural Electrification Agency, Damilola Ogunbiyi; Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi and Vice Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Prof. Nwajiuba Uzoma and Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education, Arc. Sonny Echono. installed capacity solar hybrid experience for both staff and c o m m i s s i o n t h i s 2 . 8 M W power project, under the Federal students. decentralized solar hybrid power Government’s Energising plant that will supply 7,700 Education Programme (EEP), at He explained that the project students and 1,819 staff of Alex the Alex Ekwueme Federal would serve 7,700 students and Ekwueme Federal University University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, 1,819 staff at FUNAI and help Ndufu Alike Ikwo, with clean, (FUNAI), Ebonyi State. them access clean reliable energy reliable and affordable electric from the University’s 2.8MW power.” Speaking at the commissioning, Solar hybrid power plant as well the Vice-President said the EEP as improved quality of Research Professor Osinbajo charged was a project aimed to provide work in the University. Nigerians to embrace the emerging conducive learning environment renewable off-grid energy sector, in Nigeria universities in the next He said “Our young people are saying it was poised to generate willing to learn and they have significant impact for the Nigerian

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market, as well as the un-served, This achievement, Odusote said, Teaching Hospital. underserved communities and w a s b e c a u s e g o v e r n m e n t higher institutions of learning. agencies worked by collaborating She also stated that towards t o w a r d a s h a r e d g o a l o f fulfilling one of the cardinal He stated that with the growing mainstreaming renewable clean objectives of the Sustainable solar generation, there was need energy. Development Goals (SDGs) of the f o r m o r e p r i v a t e s e c t o r United Nations on gender equality, participation in collaboration The Chief Executive Officer of the project was designed in such a with the federal government. Rural Electrification Agency way that women played key roles (REA), Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi, in the implementation of the In her speech, the Permanent in her remarks, explained that the project. Secretary, Federal Ministry of EEP was a Federal Government’s

Vice President Osinbajo commissioning the Solar Hybride E n v i r o n m e n t , O d u s o t e intervention programme focused She said that the Head of the Abimbola noted that the EEP on developing off-grid and project was a woman and all p r o j e c t s i g n i f i e d t h e dedicated independent power female Science, Technology, commitment of the federal plants. Engineering and Mathematics government to protecting the (STEM) Students worked on the environment and reversing the The programme according to her, project. harmful effects of climate would undoubtedly improve the change, which was already quality of Education, research Earlier in his welcome address, the having devastating effects on the and health care services at the Vice-Chancellor of the University, environment. F e d e r a l U n i v e r s i t i e s a n d Professor Chinedu Nwajiuba

Page 5 A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 26th August, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 34 a p p r e c i a t e d t h e f e d e r a l Government of Nigeria (FGN) Doctors, and power 2,850 government, REA and all and will train 180 Female STEM streetlight. relevant stakeholders for students. Within this phase there making the project a reality. are seven solar hybrid projects The Executive Secretary, National currently benefitting from Universities Commission (NUC), The EEP is a federal government initiative under the Rural Electrification Agency aimed at providing an off-grid captive power that was said to be reliable and sustainable across 37 Federal Universities and seven Federal Teaching Hospitals. In addition, the EEP was meant to provide street lighting for illumination and safety as well as serve workshop/training centres for each of the EEP beneficiary institutions. The solar project in view

The Phase one of the EEP cut funding from the Green Bond Professor Abubakar Adamu across nine Federal Universities issued by the FGN. Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL, was

L-R: The MD/CEO REA, Vice-President, Governor Ebonyi State, VC-FUNAI, Perm-Sec of FM Education, HOD Special Project, CEO Sterling and Wilson with the 20 Female STERM student of FUNAI and one Teaching Hospital The phase of the projects was represented at the ceremony by the l o c a t e d a c r o s s t h e s i x estimated to benefit 127,000 Deputy Director, Physical geopolitical zones of the students and 28,000 staff of P l a n n i n g D i v i s i o n i n t h e country. The phase one is fully universities and 4,700 staff in D i r e c t o r a t e o f E x e c u t i v e f u n d e d b y t h e F e d e r a l Teaching Hospitals including Secretary’s Office, Mr. Jide Olukoju.

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Convert National Hospital To Medical University ——MDCAN urges FG Medical and Dental Consultants engaged in Postgraduate Medical He explained that the present ratio A s s o c i a t i o n o f N i g e r i a Fellowship trainings in many stood at 1doctor: 6,600 patients. (MDCAN) last week visited the specialties for the West African Executive Secretary, National College of Surgeons (WACS), A member of the delegation Dr. Universities Commission We s t A f r i c a n C o l l e g e o f Agboghoroma said that some of the (NUC), Professor Abubakar Physicians (WACP) and National available resources in NHA that Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, Postgraduate Medical College of could support a university system FNAL, to solicit the support of Nigeria (NPMCN). included high level manpower in all the Commission on their call to specialties of medicine; e-library the federal government to He noted that it was both and internet facilities; 450 hospital

ES, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed (middle); Chairman, MDCAN, Dr. Said Amin, (right) and NUC, DES Adcademic, Dr. S. B. Ramon-Yusuf (left) convert the National Hospital unfortunate and surprising that, bed spaces and full-fledged into a University of Medical NHA was not being used to train pathology departments. Sciences. undergraduate medical students despite the availability of Also available, he added were all T h e C h a i r m a n o f t h e excellent facilities and personnel. specialties of surgery; state-of-the- Association, Dr. Said Amin, who art radiology department/services; led the team, said that the According to the MDCAN National Cancer Centre; National hospital was established and President a recent publication Trauma Centre and Clinical commissioned for use in 1999 aggregated the current number of simulation laboratory, among and was designed to provide medical doctors practicing in others. medical care, research and Nigeria at 35,000, thereby, development of human resource leaving a huge deficit of 237,000 Enumerating the benefits of for the health sector. d o c t o r s g o i n g b y t h e e s t a b l i s h i n g t h e p r o p o s e d recommendation of World Health university, Dr. Agboghoroma said He stated that NHA currently Organization (WHO) of 1 doctor to 600 patients.

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t h a t i t w o u l d p r o v i d e universities namely; PAMO He clarified that Ph.D. was not in opportunity for training more University of Medical Sciences, any way meant to replace the medical doctors and allied Port Harcourt, Rivers State and p r o f e s s i o n a l F e l l o w s h i p health workers locally with Eko University of Medical programme and explained that g r e a t e r p r o f i c i e n c y i n Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos. Ph.D. was not a new concept in management of prevalent Nigerian medical education as it diseases; saving the foreign Professor Rasheed described the existed right from the 1960s when exchange spent on training proposal as welcoming, stating the nation produced Ph.D holders at Nigerian students in foreign that a committee would be set up University of Ibadan. countries and enhance career to be chaired by Professor Nimi satisfaction. Briggs alongside representatives The Executive Secretary further of MDCAN to write a memo to explained that the policy was not

Dr. Amin and Prof. Rasheed (2nd and 3rd left) in a group photograph with MDCAN delegation

In his response, the Executive the Minister of Education to that meant for all Consultants to possess Secretary informed the team that effect. Ph.D, but only those who were the idea had been discussed in interested in becoming academics. the Commission with the The NUC Scribe also discussed management acknowledging the the issue of Ph.D versus Professor Rasheed assured that the need for more investment in Fellowship squabble in the issue of Ph.D and Fellowship medical education in Nigeria. medical sciences saying that would not in any way deter the there was no need for the career progression of Consultants. He said that in line with that, the misunderstanding. Commission had in the last two years established two medical

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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. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State disclose all Part-Time and Sandwich programmes, with 13. Niger Delta University, 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. Ebonyi State University, 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. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 18. Osun State University, 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. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 2. Caleb University, 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. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State 7. Tansian University, 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. University of Calabar, Calabar 3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES 4. University of Lagos 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. University of Uyo, Uyo their completed documents, based on the approved format. 8. University of Abuja, 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. University of Jos, 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. Ekiti State University, 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. Imo State University, 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. Rivers State University 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. Lagos State University, 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. Fountain University, Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. 9. Crawford University, Ogun State The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Director, Academic Planning Programmes. Signed For: Executive Secretary Management

Page 20 A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 26th August, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 34 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 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 University of Ilorin, 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 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 nology, Owerri 1980 Nasarawa 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. Rivers State University of Science Nasarawa State University, Ignatius Ajuru University of 1 1979 18 2002 2010 & Technology, Port Harcourt Keffi 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Ambrose Alli University, Adamawa State University, Bauchi State University, 2 1980 19 2002 36 Ekpoma Mubi Gadau 2011 Abia State University, Gombe State University, 3 1981 20 2004 37 Maitama Sule University, Uturu Gombe Kano 2012 Enugu State University of Kaduna State University, 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 Sule Lamido University, Ago-Iwoye Technology, Calabar 39 2013 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Plateau State University, Kafin Hausa 6 1982 23 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) Bokkos 2005 Ondo State University of 2015 40 Medical Sciences Lagos State University, 24 Ondo State University of 7 Ojo, Lagos 1983 Technology, Okiti Pupa. 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, Yobe State University 44 Borno State University 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 Kogi State University, Gombe State University of Science 2017 13 30 Osun State University, 46 Anyigba 1999 Osogbo 2006 and Technology, Kumo Niger-Delta University, Zamfara State University , 2018 14 Taraba State University, 2008 47 Yenagoa 2000 31 Jalingo Talata-Mafara Odumegwu Ojukwu University Kwara State University, Bayelsa Medical University 2019 2000 32 2009 48 15 Uli Ilorin Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Kano University of Science Sokoto State University, 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 Babcock University, 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 Mountain Top University, 4 Bowen University, Iwo 2001 30 2007 56 2015 & Technology, Ondo Ogun State Covenant University, Ota 31 Western Delta University, 2007 Ritman University, 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 Hezekiah University, 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, Oduduwa University, Abia State 2016 11 37 2009 Ilorin 2005 Ipetumodu, Osun State Coal City University, Enugu, 64 Enugu State 2016 12 Caritas University, Amorji- 38 Paul University, Awka, 2005 Anambra State 2009 Crown Hill University, Nke, Enugu 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 Bingham University, Auta- Rhema University, 13 2005 39 2009 Dominican University, Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Aba 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 Wellspring University, 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 67 Oyo State 2016 Renaissance University, 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 Baze University, Abuja 2011 Lead City University, Ibadan, 70 Spiritan University, Nneochi, 2017 2005 43 Landmark University, 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 Kwararafa University, Wukari Elizade University, 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 Novena University, 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 University of Mkar, Mkar 2005 48 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012 Kano State Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Southwestern University, 76 Greenfield University, 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 Chrisland University, 78 Trinity University, Laloko 2019 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 51 2015 2007 Owode, Ogun State Ogun State Christopher University, 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, Akoka 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, Lekki 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 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 NUC departments Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU Executive Secretary, NUC Announcer Page 23 A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 26th August, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 34

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 Ghana, 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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