ISSN 0795-3089 24 August, 2015 Vol. 10 No. 34 Uphold Journalism Ethics - Prof. Okojie Charges Reporters he Executive Secretary, Professor Okojie stated that TNational Universities the training was a way of Commission (NUC), Profes- building the capacity of the sor Julius A. Okojie, OON, education correspondents has charged members of the for optimum productivity press to uphold the ethics of and also acquainting them journalism in their report- with the activities of the age, in order to earn and Nigerian University System sustain the confidence of the (NUS). He added that the public. He gave the charge Commission was always during a capacity build- willing to interact with the ing workshop and Monthly press, both at the formal and Press Luncheon, organ- informal fora so as to pro- ised by the Commission for vide the public with useful members of the Education information on the activities Correspondents Association of the NUS. He decried the of (ECAN), FCT activities of “fake journal- Chapter, at the Nicon Lux- ist who go about harassing ury Hotel, , on Thurs- members of the public with day, 20 August, 2015. He the motive of extorting mon- said that objectivity was a Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON ey”. He advised the press necessary ingredient in any Executive Secretary, NUC men to always strife to be reportage as “it guides the the best in their profession, reporter against bias”, adding rise to the pinnacle of their profession. He charging them to endeavour that good reportage would stated that as members of the fourth estate to visit Nigerian universities enable the journalists to of the realm, a lot was expected of them. for first-hand assessment. in this edition... pg. pg.4 pg. 6 pg. 9 10

FG Committed to R&D in Navy Partners Private Firm on Prof. Okojie Interacts With Nigeria Society of Education Sector Proposed IUSAMS Varsity Pro-Chancellors of Federal Physiotheraphy Visits - Ag. Perm. Sec. - NUC Pledges Support Varsities. NUC. Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary

Professor Chiedu Mafiana Mallam Ibrahim DanÍya NUC Deputy Executive Secretary I NUC Deputy Executive Secretary II

The Executive Secretary stated although the Commission had for them, due to various mecha- that Nigerian universities were been trying to address the chal- nisms that the Commission had in doing well as evidenced by their lenge by introducing the Nigerian place. He disclosed that the Com- performance, which led to the Research and Education Network mission had been clamping down selection of 10 out of the 19 Af- (NgREN), its subscription was yet and prosecuting illegal university rican Centres of Excellence, from to be renewed. He regretted that operators in order to sanitise the West and Central African Coun- since the 3-billion naira research NUS. He also said that the Com- tries. He observed that most Af- grant was provided, not much of mission was trying to partner with rican universities paraded Nige- it had been accessed by scholars. other African countries to clamp rian professors among their best down on illegal universities. academics, adding that Nigerian Professor Okojie reiterated the graduates were also globally com- fact that illegal university opera- Responding to questions, Profes- petitive, as witnessed by the per- tors were finding it very difficult sor Okojie said that the recent formance of some scholars of the to operate as the environment presentation of operational licenc- Presidential Special Scholarship had become very unconducive es to nine private universities was for Innovation and Development a way of ensuring that they oper- (PRESSID) who were studying in ated within the laid-down guide- top 20 universities in the world. lines, adding that the Commission He maintained that the university was willing to revisit those yet to system was the only system that be given full licenses. He stated was not corrupted until the “gown that some of the criteria for the went and fused with the town”. granting of operational licenses included academic stability, con- Professor Okojie informed the stitution of a University Gov- journalists that the Commission erning Council, among others. was not bothered about global ranking of Nigerian universities In his lecture titled: “Journalism, for now, due to the fact that the Ethics, Professionalism and Beat parameters used were peculiar to Reportage”, the former Executive their environment, adding that Secretary, Nigerian Press Coun- the internet bandwidth which cil, Mr. Bayo Atoyebi, emphasised provided adequate visibility on the the need to abide by the “ethics of internet had been a major chal- journalism which includes analy- lenge in the NUS. He stated that Mr. ‘Bayo Atoyebi sis of correct, responsible prac- Guest Lecturer 2 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary

IN FRONT ROW: Some NUC Directors, L-R: Dr. N. B. Saliu; Mr. Sam Onazi; Dr. Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf; Mrs. Constance Goddy-Nnadi and Mallam Ibrahim Usman Yakasai. tice and fair human interaction ports were broadened to include needed to be diligent, discrete in in the light of the best available analysis, interpretation and re- seeking other sources of informa- principles in purveying informa- search for enriched output in in- tion, that such a reporter should tion”. He maintained that being vestigative journalism, adding not be timid and patronised. ethical of journalists was essen- that beat performance ought to tially a sign-post for professional be rated, not only by quantity but The resource person said that the dispositions on how issues were also by the quality of contribu- beat reporter needed to be con- treated and decisions reached in tions in strict cognisance of accu- fident, presentable and tactful the pressure fraught chamber of racy, fairness, balance and human in order to earn the respect and interests stories for variety. He confidence of his contacts and disclosed that the beat reporter public. He charged the journalists

A cross section of journalists at the Press Luncheon.

Mr. Chuks Ekwuatu Chairman, ECAN journalism, all in a bid to uphold the truth, to be factual, accurate, to be fair, balanced and credible. He stated that as beat reporters of the education sector, they were expected to ensure that their re- Some cameramen at the Press Luncheon. 3 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary to be steadfast and noble as way tive Secretary and the NUC Man- positive issues that would advance of becoming a veritable and re- agement for the workshop. He the sector rather than the negative. spectable watchdog for the nation. observed that the relationship be- tween NUC and ECAN had been At the event were the Depu- Earlier, in his opening remarks, the very cordial, challenging members ty Executive Secretaries and Chairman of ECAN, Mr. Chuks of ECAN to dwell more on the Directors of the Commis- Ukwuatu, appreciated the Execu- sion and members of ECAN. FG Committed to R&D in Education Sector -Ag. Perm Sec. he Acting Permanent Sec- Tretary, Federal Ministry of Education (FME), Hajia Hindatu Abdullahi, has said that the Fed- eral Government was committed to the advancement of Research and Development (R&D) in the education sector for the over- all development of the country.

Speaking at a two-day workshop, organised by the Tertiary Educa- tion Trust Fund (TETfund) from 18th to 19th August, 2015, at the National Universities Com- mission (NUC), with the theme, Hajia Hindatu Abdullahi Ag. Permanent Secretary, FME “Institutionalisation of Research and Development in Tertiary In- stitutions as a Launch Pad for ment”, Hajia Abdullahi stated research to national development Nigeria’s Technological Advance- that the importance of education had always been recognised, not- ing that the success of the coun- try was dependent on trans- forming its citizens into assets, through the education sector.

The Acting Permanent Secretary declared that the funding of the ed- ucation sector was one of the focal areas of the 4-Year Strategy Plan for the improvement of the educa- tion sector, by which Government was determined to build strong institutions to support all educa- tional systems in the areas of in- frastructure, learning resources as well as research and development. Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission 4 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary Hajia Abdullahi maintained that sessment Committee’s Reports it was important to explore all of the Federal Government on opportunities to ensure that Ni- public universities in the coun- gerian tertiary institutions were try. He explained that TETFund strengthened to produce world- had succeeded in coordinating a class quality graduates with rel- rescue mission that would help evant skills and competencies reposition the tertiary educa- for national development and tion sub-sector in the country. global competitiveness. He said that the Workshop provided the Professor Okojie, who commend- participants the opportunity to ed the Management of the Fund have greater focus on the nation’s for its accountability, transparency educational objectives, as TET- and prudence in the discharge of Fund was effectively intervening, its functions, urged the benefitting in the tertiary education sector. institutions to outline how and where to spend their allocations, to In his presentation, the Execu- Professor Suleiman Bogoro ensure that priority projects were tive Secretary, TETFund, Profes- Executive Secretary, TETFund executed within specified time sor Suleiman Bogoro, said that frame and available resources. the Fund had elected to promote and support the institutionali- In a paper presentation titled: In a goodwill message, the Execu- sation of R&D through innova- “Commercialisation of R&D Pro- tive Secretary, NUC, Professor Ju- tive best practices in all Higher jects in Nigeria: RMRDC Experi- lius A. Okojie, OON, represented Education Institutions (HEIs), ence, the Director-General, Raw by the Deputy Executive Secre- thereby creating the platform for Materials Research and Develop- tary II, Mal. Ibrahim Dan’Iya, researchers to patent and develop ment Council (RMRDC)”, Dr. H. said that the importance of the their findings as a transformative D. Ibrahim, described the con- Workshop could not be over- imperative and sustainable driver cept of commercialisation as a emphasised, considering its rel- of the economy. He added that process of making a new product evance to the Nigerian University Science and Technology S&T or production method available System (NUS) and the Needs As- drove and shaped contemporary to the market. This, he said, was society and civilisation, stress- the fundamental driver of wealth ing that the level of investment creation, explaining that it was the by governments in innovative key to economic competitiveness research and development deter- and technological breakthroughs mined the level of impact such for the improvement of lives. nation would have on the world. The Director-General highlight- Professor Bogoro said that the ed some of the priority areas of Fund had been well-managed R&D in the present global hap- with the enthronement of trans- penings to include; discovering parency, prudence and accounta- ideas for game changing technol- bility to ensure that the objectives ogies and products, fast-tracking for which it was established were the R&D cycle by validating key achieved. He noted that the Fund innovations; aligning produc- had done very well in its capac- tion with market opportunities ity building initiatives by giving through collaboration. He said scholarships to worthy and quali- that R&D was paramount to any fied candidates for postgraduate nation’s economic growth and that studies, both at home and abroad. Mallam Ibrahim Dan’Íya it required real funding for it to Deputy Executive Secretary II, NUC 5 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary achieve the desired results, not- TETFund or any other organisa- lowship (NTTF)” by the Ag. ing that the research facilities in tions in achieving economic de- Director General, National Of- Nigeria presently were in deplor- velopment through intensive and fice for Technology Acquisition able conditions which, accord- focused R&D activities in Nigeria. and Promotion (NOTAP), Dr. ing to him, put question marks D.M. Ibrahim, among others. on the quality of the R&D results. Other papers presented at the At the event were representatives Dr. Ibrahim said that RMRDC event included; “Technologi- from the universities and some was prepared to partner with cal Revolution: NOTAP-Indus- Directors of NUC and TETFund. try Technology Transfer Fel-

A cross section of participants at the Workshop Navy Partners Private Firm on Proposed IUSAMS Varsity - NUC Pledges Support he Executive Secretary, Na- Ttional Universities Commis- sion (NUC), Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, has described the International University of Sci- ence, Arts and Maritime Studies (IUSAMS), proposed to be lo- cated at Ogwashi-Ukwu, Ibusa, Delta State, by the Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with its subsidi- ary company, Naval Building and Construction Company Limited (NBCCL) and Hellenic Educa- tion, as a giant step that would enhance the training programmes of the Navy when established. L-R: NUC Scribe, Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON and Rear Admiral J. O. Oluwole 6 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary

L-R: Dr. Pavlos Pavlou; NUC Scribe, Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON and Rear Admiral J. O. Oluwole

Receiving a delegation of the versities had increased access to would complement the training proposed University led by Rear university education, stating that needs of the Nigerian Navy, say- Admiral J.O Oluwole of the Nige- private universities had also en- ing that the Commission would do rian Navy, on a courtesy visit in hanced quality in the sector. He its best to support the promoters his office, on Monday, 17 August, told the delegation that he was to ensure that the proposed insti- 2015, Professor Okojie stated that elated about the idea of establish- tution took off on a sound footing. the University would be the first ing a specialised university that of its kind when established. He Responding, the Team Leader, commended the promoters for Rear Admiral J. O Oluwole, the initiative. Professor Okojie thanked the Executive Secretary informed the team that running a for the warm reception accorded university required a great com- them and disclosed that they had mitment of funds and tasked the already started the modalities for promoters to ensure that the Uni- the setting up of the University versity concentrated on those and would return to the Commis- programmes that would give it sion in a couple of weeks with comparative advantage, having the infrastructure and the build- been championed by a Maritime- ing plan. He assured him that the related organisation. He noted that promoters were prepared to meet the NUC had the responsibility NUC’s requirements for the es- to guide them in achieving their tablishment of the University and goal, stressing that every universi- that they would follow due pro- ty set up in Nigeria was expected cess in running the programmes. to stick to its mandates and be run in line with laid down procedures. Rear Admiral Oluwole informed the Executive Secretary that the Professor Okojie expressed joy proposed University would not that the involvement of the pri- be controlled solely by the Navy, vate sector in establishing uni- Professor Akaneren Essien but also by a School Management Chairman, SCOPU

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NUC Scribe, Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, in a group photograph with the visitors and some members of the Standing Committee on Private Universities (SCOPU)

Committee, in conjunction with Lieutenant Commander O. A. other partners. He appreciated the Ekokotu; Captain S.H. Abdullahi; kind gestures of the NUC Scribe, Engineer I. A Mohammed; Engi- and for agreeing to assist the team neer I.A Wakali; the Managing Di- with all the necessary support doc- rector of NBCCL, Commodore A. uments that would aid the propos- B. Adamu; a Civil Engineer with ers in building a solid institution. the Company; as well as some Consultants of the Nigerian Navy, Others in the delegation were, Professor Olatunji Abanikannda; the representatives of Hellenic Dr. Idris O. Jibrin and those of Education/University of Nicosia, Hellenic Education/AASTMT- Cyprus, Dr Pavlos Pavlou; Mr. Egypt, Mr. Mohi Eldui Mo- Kabir Ado Bayero; Rear Admiral hamed Elsayeh and Mr. Amr Ali (rtd). K. O Komomolafe; repre- Mohamed Hassan, respectively. sentatives of the Nigerian Navy,

Hajia Hadiza Abdulrahman DD, UA & Member, SCOPU

Mr. Mustapha Rasheed Barr. Pascal Eruga DD in DPP&D & Member, SCOPU Secretary, SCOPU Mallam Ahmed Abu Ingawa CASO & Member, SCOPU 8 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary Prof. Okojie Interacts With Pro-Chancellors of Federal Varsities he Executive Secretary, Na- Ttional Universities Com- mission (NUC), Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, on Thursday, 20 August, 2015, met with the Pro-Chancellors of Federal Uni- versities, at the Committee of Vice-Chancellor (CVC)’s Secre- tariat in Abuja, to rub minds on recent developments in the Ni- gerian University System (NUS).

The NUC Scribe said that NUC had a duty to advice institutions based on laid down rules and reg- ulations regarding good govern- ance structures in the universities. He expressed gratitude to Presi- Executive Secretary, NUC, Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, addressing dent Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR, the Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities. for recalling the dissolved Coun- cils to ensure stability in the gov- mentation of ongoing projects. the Governing Councils, the Exec- ernance structures of universities. utive Secretary noted that Govern- The Executive Secretary added While informing the Pro-Chan- ment had given the Councils some that this would ensure adequate cellors that the Federal Govern- level of autonomy. The NUC Scribe oversight functions by the Coun- ment had high regard for the advised the University Councils to cils as well as facilitate the imple- NUS, particularly members of key into the Federal Government’s

L-R: NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON; Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities, Professor Kimse Okoko; and Secretary-General of the CVC, Professor Michael Faborode, during the meeting. 9 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary

Some Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities at the meeting with the Executive Secretary.

change agenda, pointing out that sure that Vice-Chancellors did moting excellence and protect- universities must appoint men and not begin new programmes, with- ing the integrity of the University women of high integrity and ac- out approval by the Commission. System by ensuring that institu- countability as principal officers. tions had autonomy. He described He advocated the centralisation Speaking, on behalf of the Pro- the NUC as an effective regula- of facilities in order to maximise Chancellors, the Chairman, tor and the protector of the NUS. access as well as run programmes Committee of Pro-Chancellors that would enable students create of Federal Universities, Profes- The meeting was attended by all and sustain jobs after graduation. sor Kimse Okoko, commended the Chairmen of the Governing He called on the Councils to en- the Executive Secretary for pro- Councils of Federal Universities.

A cross section of Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities at the meeting. Nigeria Society of Physiotheraphy Visits NUC he officials of the Nigeria -So Secretary, National Universi- tion, especially in relationship Tciety of Physiotherapy (NSP), ties Commission (NUC), Pro- to Physiotherapy programmes. on Friday, 21 August, 2015, paid fessor Julius A. Okojie, OON, in a courtesy call on the Executive his office, to seek for collabora- Receiving the team, the Executive

10 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary were clamouring and protecting territories unnecessarily and that there was the need for Govern- ment to address the these issues in order to ensure industrial har- mony among professional bodies.

Professor Okojie noted that with the help of the internet today, some students were almost ahead of their lecturers, adding that the Commission had been provid- ing an enabling environment for academic activities to thrive. He said that with the help of the Commission, Nigerian universi- ties had been strengthened to fa- L-R: NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON and the vourably compete with their peers National President, NSP, Dr. Taiwo Oyewumi. abroad, through quality assur- ance mechanisms. He reiterated Secretary informed the group that developed its own concept which the Commission’s readiness to part of the Commission’s respon- would be peculiar to its own en- partner with any responsible or- sibility was to set Minimum Aca- vironment, advising the group to ganisation to improve the system. demic Standards while universi- first carry out a survey of the teach- ties were allowed to go beyond ing and learning environment Speaking, on behalf of the del- such standards. He stated that the with a view to identifying spe- egation, the National President, BMAS was usually developed by cific areas that required attention. Dr. Taiwo Oyewumi, briefed the stakeholders with inputs from rel- Executive Secretary on the ac- evant professional bodies. He said The Executive Secretary said that tivities and challenges of the So- that with the recent technological there was so much upheaval in the ciety, adding that the objective development, NUC was working system with respect to territories of the visit was to explore ways on developing the next generation and titles or nomenclature by most of possible collaboration. He ex- of academics in order to ensure professional bodies, adding that pressed the hope that the Soci- the sustainability of the system. such rancour was unnecessary as ety, would contribute its quota He maintained that every society it created problems in the system. to the development of the NUS. He said that professional bodies

NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, in a group photograph with the visitors and some NUC Directors. 11 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary Explore Business and Investment Opportunities in Nigeria - Amb. Rajis-Opara Charges NSBIF he High Commissioner of carefully chosen to emphasise Tthe Federal Republic of Ni- the importance of the cordial re- geria to Singapore, Ambassador lationship between the two coun- Nonye Rajis-Opara, MFR, has tries and the appreciable level enjoined the Nigeria-Singapore it was moving, said that it also Business and Investment Forum provided the platform for State (NSBIF) to take advantage of Governments to showcase and the presence of State Governors promote their investment oppor- from Nigeria in Singapore to “ex- tunities to Singaporean prospec- plore the investment opportuni- tive investors, including glean- ties that abound in the country”. ing the best practices from the high tech and modern Singapo- Welcoming participants to the rean business environment, in the 2nd NSBIF, held at the Shangri- overall interest, of both countries. La Hotel, Singapore, from 3rd to 6thAugust, 2015, with the theme: She congratulated the Govern- “Deepening Nigeria-Singapore ment and good people of Singa- Bilateral Relations”, the High pore and informed the investors Commissioner noted that the Year that Nigeria also had cause to 2015 Event was significant, being Amb. Nonye Rajis-Opara, MFR celebrate, for having successfully Nigerian High Comm. to Singapore Singapore’s Golden Jubilee Inde- conducted a peaceful democratic pendence anniversary, saying that election and successful handover it was Nigeria’s way of celebrat- both countries to further explore to a new administration under the ing with the Republic of Singa- business and investment opportu- leadership of President Muham- pore. She stated that the Forum nities, aimed at actualising mutu- madu Buhari. She recalled that the was targeted at consolidating the ally beneficial business projects. President had assured the world gains of its Maiden Edition that it during his recent visit to Amer- brought together public officials Ambassador Rajis-Opara, who ica, to expect gradual and real and captains of industry from remarked that the theme was change that would lead to an en- during transformation of Nigeria.

The High Commissioner further disclosed that Nigeria had since become the largest economy in Africa, following its rebasing in 2013, with a Gross Domes- tic Product (GDP) estimated to be US$510 billion. The Nigeria’s consumer market, she said, was worth about US$160 billion, the largest in the West African region The Executive Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha (2nd Left) in a group as well as the 10th world largest photograph with participants at the Forum. reserves of oil and gas. The Am- 12 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary a model in terms of urban plan- ning, greenery architecture and city management. “It will be built on 60 hectares of prime property in Abuja”. In a similar vein, there was an MOU between the Minis- try of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Hy- flux Limited, on Water Treatment.

Ambassador Rajis-Opara averred that in its renewed commitment to fostering increased trade, in- vestment and economic activity, NEPZA had also been strength- Mallam Ibrahim Dan’Íya ened and reorganised to offer Mr. Chris Maiyaki Deputy Executive Secretary II, NUC guaranteed services that would NUC Director, P&SD. facilitate trade and repatriation bassador said that the present of returns on investments. She re- porean Minister of State for Na- administration was committed to called that the maiden edition of tional Development, Industry and the implementation of the prin- the Investment Forum sought to Defence, Dr. Mohammed Malik, ciples of the Extractive Industries exchange views and share invest- noted with delight that Nigeria Transparency Initiative (EITI). ment ideas in the active pursuit desired to deepen bilateral rela- of investment opportunities be- tions with Singapore, in spite of The High Commissioner main- tween the two countries and led the global meltdown. Dr Malik tained that investing in Nigeria to the hosting of several trade remarked that Nigeria remained came with an added advantage, delegations with the huge success one of the fastest growing econo- because Nigeria provided access recorded so far. This, she said, mies in Africa, stressing that Ni- to a larger market in the Econom- was aimed at consolidating on the geria was to West Africa, what ic Community of West African gains of the Maiden Edition and Singapore was to Asia. He as- States (ECOWAS) and the Sub- to enable captains of industry and sured participants of his country’s Saharan Africa. She informed the the public sector to share experi- willingness to provide support Forum that the Nigerian Invest- ences on the expanded scope of and facilitate business transac- ment Promotion Commission activities involving among oth- tions between Nigeria and Singa- (NIPC) was the Agency in charge ers, Education, Housing, Urban pore and urged the investors to of promoting and facilitating for- Renewal and Development, ICT, explore the huge potentials that eign investments in Nigeria. The Water and Sanitation, Port Man- existed in both countries, to take NIPC Act, she stressed, governed agement, including ancillary in- the relationship to the next level. the entry of FDI and allowed for vestment opportunities, aimed at 100 per cent ventures or new mutual benefits to both countries. The Minister of State commended production-sharing agreements. the Nigerian High Commission Mrs. Rajis-Opara expressed op- for initiating the Forum, saying As part of the strides in effective timism that additional successes that it had succeeded in creating bilateral relations, the Ambas- would be recorded at the 2nd a bridge and broadened business sador remarked that the MOU Edition of the NSBIF to comple- opportunities among the compa- on the Establishment of a Smart ment the gains that had been re- nies drawn from the two countries. City in Abuja, between Smart corded during the first Forum. Presenting a paper on “Effective City Plc of Nigeria and Surbana She enthused that Nigeria was a and Sustainable Education in Ni- International Consultants Pte rewarding destination to invest in. geria”, the Executive Secretary, Na- Limited, would use Singapore as In a goodwill message, the Singa- tional Universities Commission 13 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary

Some participants at the Forum.

(NUC), represented by the Depu- gerian Governmental at differ- istrators. He enumerated some of ty Executive Secretary II, Mallam ent times, established specialised the investment opportunities in Ibrahim Dan’Iya, noted that edu- Universities of Agriculture and the NUS to include procurement cation, not only had been general- Technology to address specific na- of research and laboratory equip- ly recognised to be an instrument tional needs. This is in addition to ment, construction of infrastruc- of change and transformation for the conventional universities that ture, staff and student exchange, an individual, but also for a na- make up the 147 universities in research collaboration, fellowships tion in general, as contained in the the country. The participants were and scholarships, Information Universal Declaration on Human informed that in order to make the and Communication Technology Rights, adopted by the United Na- Nigerian graduate employable, the (ICT), Mechatronics and Nano- tions. He informed participants Commission had introduced and technology. Mal. Daniya empha- that under the Nigerian Constitu- mainstreamed entrepreneurship sised the urgent need for training tion, education, including Higher education in the Bench Marks and retraining because, according Education, was on the concurrent Minimum Academic Standards. to him, capacity building held the legislative list, which allowed some key to any sustainable educational State Governments to establish The Deputy Executive Secre- enterprise and that of ensuring in- and run universities as well as oth- tary highlighted the essential terplay between governance, qual- er institutions of higher learning. activities of the Commission ity assurances and regulation at all which, he summarised into man- levels of educational endeavour. In Mallam Dan’Iya highlighted the dates, including the approval of addition, he noted the recent de- evolution and structure of the Ni- courses and programmes; de- velopment and deployment of ICT, gerian University System, includ- termination and maintenance of e-learning protocol, and the Nige- ing the roles and functions of a Minimum Academic Standards ria Research and Education Net- university in the crucial functions Monitoring of Universities; accred- work (NgREN) as well as the actu- of producing manpower as well itation of academic programmes; alisation of the Africa Centres of as in teaching, research and com- provision of guidelines and pro- Excellence (ACE) Project. Others, munity service. He informed the cessing of applications for the es- he said, were self-evaluation and gathering that NUC, in its over tablishment of private universi- capacity building in Higher Edu- 52 years of existence, had trans- ties. He also spoke extensively on cation Institutions (HEIs), policy formed from a small unit in the Cross – Border Higher Education development for quality assurance Cabinet Office to an important arm & Open and Distance Learning and implementation, internation- of Government, in the area of the (CBE & ODL), Capacity Building & al recognition, standardisation development and management of Staff Training (General),TETFund, of programmes, responsibility- University Education in Nigeria. STEP-B, PTDF, NYSC Presiden- centred management, broaden- tial Scholarship Award Scheme ing non-governmental sources Mallam Dan’Iya said that in re- and other partnerships in Educa- of revenue such as donations and sponse to national manpower tion, Staff & Student Exchange, grants, investments and facilities. needs and policy of industriali- Sabbaticals, International Lead- sation and food security, the Ni- ership Training Study Visits/Pro- At the Forum, participants noted grammes for University Admin- that the Nigeria-Singapore rela- 14 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary tions had experienced vibrancy that reflected warm bilateral ties The highlight of the Forum in- and that there had been an in- cluded bilateral meetings and creased level of awareness by in- interactive sessions as well as a vestors concerning the investment visit to the ITE Technical Col- opportunities in Nigeria and Sin- lege, where the participants in- gapore. “Nigeria has a popula- spected facilities and exchanged tion of about 170 million people, ideas on how best to replicate and the youngest population in such colleges in Nigeria, with a the world, with an average age of view to entrenching Technical, 18 years. Nigeria is projected to Vocational Education and Train- become the third largest popula- ing (TVET), as an additional tion in the world by 2070, and the platform for skills acquisition in economy has grown rapidly over the Nigerian educational system. the past decade at about 7% per an- Ms. Ulonna Inyama num.” Participants also noted that TA to the NUC Executive Secretary. The NUC Director of Protocol the annual survey of investment and Special Duties, Mr. Chris trends as reported by the United NIPC to be covered by the treat- Maiyaki, coordinated a meeting Nations Conference on Trade ment and protection clauses of with two Universities namely, the and Development (UNCTAD) the act (sections 17 and 27). The National University of Singapore Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), introduction of a One-Stop-Shop and Nanyang National Univer- showed that the inflows to African Investment Centre (OSIC) within sity, identified among the top 50 countries, increased by 5 per cent, the NIPC, in obtaining a Busi- universities in the world, with as global FDI fell by 18 per cent. ness Permit has been reduced the hope of securing placement from nine to three steps and busi- for intending Nigerian scholars, “Nigeria is ranked as Africa’s biggest ness permits are issued fairly au- under the Presidential Special and number one destination for tomatically, within 10 minutes.” Scholarship for Innovation and foreign direct investment recently Development (PRESSID), who and will continue to be so, while Participants observed that for ef- wished to study in Singapore. oil contributes to around 98 per fective and sustainable educa- He informed the gathering that cent per cent of national exports.” tion to take place there was the driven by the desire to bequeath Participants further noted that need for peace and security to a critical mass of highly knowl- in Nigeria, companies were in- avoid the learner and teachers edgeable experts that would move corporated via the Corporate Af- being under attacked, as was the the country to greater heights and fairs Commission (CAC), prior case in some parts of the country. achieve economic growth, the to registration with NIPC. They Government of former President were informed that CAC had 32 There were presentations from Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, offices across the 36 States of -Ni the Governors of Niger, Imo and had instituted PRESSID, in 2012. geria, which coordinated and pro- Akwa Ibom States, during which At the end of the interactions, vided clients with an excellent way their Chief Executives showcased each party was asked to consider to incorporate companies. A new the investment opportunities and detailed MOUs with which stu- online system for incorporation, policy initiatives that enhanced dent placement, research col- which was established in 2003, the Nigeria-Singapore invest- laboration and fellowship op- has since replaced the manual pa- ment opportunities. The Nigeria portunities, staff exchange, could per hitherto used for processing Customs Service also informed be pursued, in a more compre- registration. “Under the current the Forum of the numerous re- hensive and rigorous manner. system, no investment approval forms put in place by the former is needed, but it is required that Comptroller-General of Customs In the NUC delegation was the all investments with foreign par- towards efficient, technological Technical Assistant to the Execu- ticipation be registered with the drive and effective service delivery. tive Secretary, Ms.Ulonna Inyama. 15 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary UNESCO-WTA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP IN DAEJEON METRO- POLITAN CITY, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 22ND - 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2015 The National Universities Commission (NUC) is in receipt of a call circular from UNESCO-WTA International Train- ing Workshop in Daejeon Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea. The Training Workshop are two associated events, the 2015 Daejeon Global Innovation Forum and 12th WTA Daejeon High-Tech Fair. Theme: “Establishing the Regional Innovation Platform based on Science and Technology Parks (STP).”

NOTE: Invitation is specially extended to well-known lecturers and expert in STPs’development, and those whose pro- fessional activities are related to developing and managing STPs. Prospective participants are expected to forward their curriculum vitae to [email protected]. However, successful applicants will be expected to submit a 5-page paper on experiences or plans on developing and managing STPs in their regions. Selection will be made from sub- missions and the author of the selected best cases will have the opportunity of presenting at the country presentation sesson on 24th September, 2015.

The WTA Secretarait will sponsor the hotel accomodation for 5 nights as well as the local transportation cost of suc- cessful applicants. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNESCO INTERNATION- AL BIOETHICS COMMITTEE 2016 - 2019 The National Universities Commission (NUC) is in receipt of a call circular from the Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO, for nominations to the membership of the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee (IBC), for a period of four years, from 2016 - 2019. Member States are invited to propose to the UNESCO Director-General, the names of suitable personalities for consideration for the renewal of one half of the membership, whose terms of office will expire by the end of 2015. Nominated candidates should indude eminent personalities who are specialists in the Life Sciences, Social and Human Sciences including Law, Human Rights, Philosophy, Education and Communication, with the required competence and efficiency to perform the IBC’s duties.

In line with UNESCO’s commitment to promoting equity and fairness, the selection process will take into considera- tion cultural diversity and geographical representation for appropriate rotation and the need to ensure gender balance in the composition of the IBC.

Details of nominees should be forwarded with their Curriculum Vitae in soft copies via email to mamaidoh@yahoo. com on or before 16 October, 2015, to allow for processing and subsequent submission to the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris before the deadline of 14 December, 2015. 5th International Workshop on ‘Internet Security: Enhancing Information Exchange Safeguards’ (September 14-18, 2015, Ankara, Turkey) The National Universities Commission (NUC) is in receipt of a call circular from the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) in collaboration with the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO); the Inter Islamic Network on Information Technology (INIT); the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Pakistan; and the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), Turkey, announcing the 5th International Workshop on ‘Internet Security: Enhancing Information Exchange Safeguards’. The international workshop is scheduled to be held on Sep- tember 14-18, 2015, in Ankara, Turkey. Interested persons are kindly requested to nominate young researchers, practitioners, academicians, executives, sys- tem administrators, system programmers and students, working in the field of Internet/information security and cryp- tography, for participating in the above-mentioned international workshop. The filled-in registration form, CV and scanned copy of the first two pages of passport of each nominated individual should reach to the undersigned latest by August 24, 2015, in order to be considered for participation by scientific committee of the workshop. Selected partici- pants’ should noted that economy class air travel to/from Ankara (Turkey) as well as boarding & lodging expenses will be covered by ISESCO and INIT. Signed: Tajammul Hussain Advisor (Programmes), COMSATS Headquarters Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/2, Islamabad - Pakistan Tel: +92-51-9204892/ Fax: +92-51-9216539 Email: [email protected] 16 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING STEPS FOR NEW MEDICAL SCHOOLS, ACCREDITATION ISSUES AND THE NEW MINIMUM BENCH- MARK (2015) FOR THE MBBS/BDS PROGRAMMES PROGRAMMES Following several Stakeholders’ meetings in the last two years and as a prelude to the formal release of the New Mini- mum Academic Benchmark (2015), proprietors of Medical and Dental Schools in Nigeria (both current and prospec- tive) are requested to note the following implementing steps including relevant adjustments relating to accreditation of Medical/Dental Schools. 1.From 1st September 2015, both current and prospective proprietors of Medical and Dental Schools should: a. Write a letter to the Executive Secretary stating their intent and provide relevant information as available. b. On receipt, (if NUC has no obvious reasons to disqualify the application), they would be sent a copy of the BMAS for MBBS/BDS and advised firmly to ensure that they are strictly complied with. c. The setting up of medical schools is not an emergency exercise. To this end, prospective proprietors must own and have in place (prior to a request for a Resource Verification), a fully functional and well run tertiary type hospital. In the circumstance of the above not being in place, consideration for an affiliation with a tertiary government-owned institution may be given only when the said university owns a medical institution fully functional with a minimum of 150 beds and a rural health medical unit. (See Appendix 4 of the BMAS). d. A Pre-clinical Accreditation would be expected to take place within two years of a positive Resource Verifica- tion. Students can only sit for the second MBBS professional examination (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry) when they have a successful preclinical accreditation. The preclinical accreditation would, amongst others, concentrate largely on the Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology and Pharmacology and to a lesser extent, Community Health. All evaluated departments must have the minimum requirements in terms of academic staff, non academic staff and laboratory facilities. (See Appendix 3 of the BMAS) e. The Commission has now approved a Clinical Accreditation expected to take place within twelve months of a suc- cessful preclinical accreditation. Subsequent to that, a reaccreditation exercise will take place every five years. 2. With respect to established medical schools, (and irrespective of their accreditation status), it should be noted that only institutions that (by the deadline of March 20th,2016) have requested and obtained formal approval from the Na- tional Universities Commission for a re-evaluation based on the following considerations would be allowed to admit students into the MBBS/BDS programmes from the 2016/2017 academic year: a. All Medical and Dental schools must have an approved, and appropriately utilized, Clinical Skills/Simulation centre. b. Ensure strict adherence to the proper use of the course system for all approved programmes in Nigerian Universities. The implication of the above is that a particular programme (subject) is taught not only broken into cluster units of 1-4 but also have the components of university supervised examinations. For clarity, current end of posting examinations (practiced by some medical/dental schools) that neither have units allocated nor follow the standards of a University examination, do not conform to the Minimum Academic Standards as established by the National Universities Com- mission. c. Universities are strongly urged to immediately review their current methods of teaching medical and dental students to include more tutorials, self study group teaching, use of IT in the delivery of courses and simulation/competency based evaluations that must be signed by a lecturer not below the status of a senior lecturer. It must be noted that the confirmation of a successful simulation/competency based evaluation should be a mandatory requirement before the students are eligible to sit for the various professional/sessional examinations

3. Proprietors are urged to note the Essential Component changes of the new curriculum expected to be in use from the 2016/2017 academic session. Details of these changes are available in the New Minimum Academic standards booklet and at the National Universities Commission website. (www.nuc.edu.ng.) Major components include the following: 17 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary

(a) The approval of three alternative models viz; i. A seven year MBBS/BDS programme that encompass a mandatory seamless four-year acquisition of the B.Sc. (Basic Medical Science) with interest in either Anatomy/Physiology/Biochemistry. At the end of seven years, students would have acquired the Bachelor of Basic Medical Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees. In case of the dental programmes, the students would have acquired a degree in Basic Dental Science and Bachelor of Dental Surgery. ii. In order to allow for career change for interested non-medical health professionals, the Commission has also ap- proved a four year programme leading to MBBS/BDS for interested and qualified graduates of Nursing, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy, Image Science, Paramedics, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. It must be noted for such to be considered for admission they must have at the WAEC/NECO levels minimum credit scores in Math- ematics, English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sitting, prior to the admissions for their first degrees. They must also have a good CGPA. iii. Admission into universities based on the current six year programme would be allowed to continue as suitable alternative based on the discretion of the University. iv. It should be noted and emphasized that all the above degrees have the Bachelor appellation as they remain under- graduate programmes.

(b) Specific periods of posting to the department of Family Medicine. The obvious implication here is that, the Univer- sities should create the Department of Family Medicine following their due process.

(c) Redesignation of the Department of Pharmacology to the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. The de- partment is now expected to provide relevant basic clinical teaching and conduct relevant professional examination in Pharmacology. They will also be expected to provide relevant clinical teaching in Therapeutics. All Universities should set in motion the machinery to achieve the above.

4. In view of the above essential component changes of the new curriculum, the Commission will be organising a Na- tional training for Medical teachers in Nigerian Universities. Details of the training would be made available shortly.

5. Interested stakeholders are invited to send comments/suggestions on the above to: The Executive Secretary, NUC, [email protected] and copy to [email protected]

MANAGEMENT www.nuc.edu.ng NOMINATION FOR THE 14TH EDITION OF THE ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB) PRIZE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The National Universities Commission is in receipt of a call for nomination from eligible institutions for the 14th edi- tion of the IDB prize for Science and Technology.

Eligibility

Institutions in the IDB member scountrie in the following categories:

1. Outstanding scientific and technological contribution to the socio-economic development of a member country

2. Outstanding contribution to any of the scientific disciplines of Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, biotechnology, Information technology, Optronic Material Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Industrial Microelectronics, Nanotechnology, and alternative Energy Sources

Relevant institutions and interested organisations can download the details and application forms from the IDB web- site: www.isdb.org 18 Monday Bulletin NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, 10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State cognizant of the need to streamline the 11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso Toperations of Part Time and Sandwich programmes 12. State University, Ojo, in Nigerian universities, had through a publication 13. , Amasoma, Bayelsa State in the print media, including the Guardian and 14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 2012, 15. , Abakaliki, Eboyi State placed a moratorium on admission into part- 16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar time programmes in Nigerian universities. In the 17. University, Uturu, Abia State publication, the universities were requested to fully 18. University, Osun State disclose all Part-Time and Sandwich programmes, 19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State with respect to enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the publication, and to C. Private Universities: conduct in-house staff and student audit and 1. , , forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to 2. , Imota, Lagos State this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, 2013, sent a reminder to the universities requesting 4. Lead City university, , those that were yet to provide information on their 5. , , Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as well as 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 7. , Umunya, Anambra State February, 2013. 8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo, Ondo State 2.0.Universities That Made Submission Based on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) 3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES universities indicated that they would run Part-Time TO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICH and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: PROGRAMMES• Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities A. Federal Universities forwarded their completed documents, based on 1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri the approved format. Following the analysis of 2. University of Benin, Benin the submissions by the Department of Academic 3. , Calabar Standards and having satisfied the laid down 4. guidelines for running Part – Time programme and 5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Sandwich courses in Nigerian universities, all the 6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt thirty six (36) institutions were recommended to 7. , Uyo the Executive Secretary for approval. Consequent 8. , Abuja upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were 9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta communicated to the universities accordingly. The 10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike universities are: 11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola A. Federal Universities 12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi 1. University of Lagos 13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto 2. University of Port Harcourt 14. , Jos 3. University of Calabar 4. University of Benin B. State Universities 5. University of Abuja 1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State 6. University of Uyo 2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State 7. University of Jos 3. University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – 4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- , Ondo 9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka State 10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 5. , Owerri, Imo State 11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun 12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State 13. Bayero University, Kano 7. of Science and Technology, B. State Universities Port Harcourt 1. , Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti State 8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, 2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Cross River State Enugu State 3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State Port Harcourt 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State 19 Monday Bulletin 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH State PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES 7. Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu State Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently Ogun State operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with the 9. Rivers State University of Science & guidelines on programme by programme basis. Technology, Port Harcourt 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time State programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the 11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue NUC on programme by programme basis. State 12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to comply State with the following extant guidelines on part-time programmes: 13. , Ojo, Lagos State 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Library Akoko, Ondo State and physical facilities requirements must be in line with the 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) for the 16. , , Osun various full-time academic programmes; State 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, 17. , Uturu, Abia State the approved full-time equivalent must be available in the 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, university, must have earned full accreditation and must be Nasarawa State. run within approved campuses; C. Private Universities 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun 20% of total students’ population in the programme; State 4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time equivalent; 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State in Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical City, Edo State Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science; 7. Wesley University of Science and Tech- 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through nology, Ondo, Ondo State the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Part- 8. , Osogbo time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material resources for the Dr. Gidado Kumo Director, Academic Standards teaching of the programmes are domiciled, i.e. on the main For: Executive Secretary campus of the university; 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme; 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied the Resource Verification Requirements. 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of all part- time programmes must be obtained.

The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Programmes.

Signed Management

20 Monday Bulletin List of Approved Universities in Nigeria

FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE S/N Institutions Year S/N Institutions Year S/N Institutions Year Est. Est. Est. 1 , 1948 1 Rivers State 1979 1 , 1999 Ibadan University of Science Ilishan Remo 2 , 1960 & Technology, Port 2 Madonna University, 1999 Nsukka Harcourt Okija 3 Obafemi Awolowo 1962 2 Ambrose Alli University, 1980 3 Igbinedion University, 1999 Okada University, Ile-Ife Ekpoma 4 , Iwo 2001 4 Ahmadu Bello 1962 3 Abia State University, 1981 5 , Ota 2002 University, Zaria Uturu 6 Pan-Atlantic University, 2002 4 Enugu State University 1982 5 University of Lagos, 1962 Lagos Lagos of Science & Tech, Enugu 7 Benson Idahosa 2002 6 University of Benin, 1970 University, Benin City Benin City 5 Olabisi Onabanjo 1982 8 American University of 2003 7 Bayero University, 1975 University, Ago-Iwoye Nigeria, Yola Kano 6 Ekiti State University, 1982 9 Redeemers University, Ede, 2005 8 University of Calabar, 1975 Ado-Ekiti. (formerly Osun State Calabar University of Ado-Ekiti) 10 Ajayi Crowther 2005 University, Oyo 9 University of , 1975 7 Lagos State University, 1983 11 Al-Hikmah University, 2005 Ilorin Ojo, Lagos Ilorin 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 8 Ladoke Akintola 1990 University of 12 , 2005 11 University of 1975 Technology, Ogbomoso Amorji-Nke, Enugu Maiduguri, Maiduguri 13 CETEP City University, 2005 9 Imo State University, 1992 Lagos 12 Usmanu Danfodiyo 1975 Owerri University, Sokoto 14 Bingham University, 2005 10 Benue State University, 1992 Auta-Balefi, Karu, 13 University of Port- 1975 Makurdi Nasarawa State Harcourt, Port- 15 Al-Qalam University, 2005 Harcourt 11 Delta State University, 1992 Abraka Katsina 14 Federal University of 1980 16 , 2005 Technology, Owerri 12 Adekunle Ajasin 1999 University, Akungba- Enugu 15 Federal University of 1981 Akoko 17 Bells University of 2005 Technology, Technology, Ota, Ogun 13 University, 1999 State 16 Modibbo Adama 1981 Anyigba University of 18 Lead City University, 2005 Technology, Yola 14 Niger-Delta University, 2000 Ibadan, Oyo State Yenagoa 19 , 2005 17 Federal University of 1982 Igbesa, Ogun State Technology, Minna 15 Anambra State 2000 University, Uli 20 , 2005 18 Nigerian Defence 1985 16 Kano University of 2000 Wukari (formerly Wukari Academy, Kaduna Jubilee University) Science & Technology, 19 University of Abuja, 1988 Wudil 21 Crescent University, 2005 Abeokuta 20 Abubakar Tafawa 1988 17 Ebonyi State University, 2000 22 , 2005 Balewa University, Abakaliki Bauchi Ogume, Delta State 18 Nasarawa State 2002 23 , Mkar 2005 21 University of 1988 University, Keffi Agriculture, Makurdi 24 Joseph Ayo Babalola 2006 19 Adamawa State 2002 University, Ikeji-Arakeji 22 Federal University of 1988 University, Mubi Osun State Agriculture, Abeokuta 25 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 23 Nnamdi Azikiwe 1992 University, Awka 21 Monday Bulletin List of Approved Universities in Nigeria FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE

S/N Institutions Year S/N Institution Year S/N Institution Year Est Est Est 20 Gombe State 2004 26 Fountain University, 2007 24 University of Uyo, 1991 Osogbo Uyo University, Gombe 27 Obong University, 2007 25 Michael Okpara 1992 21 Kaduna State 2004 Obong Ntak University, Kaduna University of 28 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 Agriculture, Umudike 22 Cross River University 2004 29 Tansian University, 2007 26 National Open 2002 of Technology, Calabar Umunya, Anambra State University of Nigeria, 23 Plateau State 2005 30 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 Lagos University, Bokkos 31 Wesley University of 2007 27 Fed. Univ. of 2007 24 Ondo State University 2008 Science & Technology, Petroleum of Technology, Okiti Ondo Resources, Effurun Pupa. 32 , 2007 28 Federal University, 2011 25 Ibrahim Babangida 2005 Oghara, Delta State Lokoja, , Lapai, Niger 33 The Achievers University, 2007 Owo 29 Federal University, 2011 State 34 African University of 2007 Lafia, Nasarawa 26 Tai Solarin University 2005 Science & Technology, State of Education, Ijagun Abuja 30 Federal University, 2011 27 Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 2006 35 Afe Babalola University, 2009 Kashere, Gombe University, Katsina Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State State 28 Bukar Abba Ibrahim 2006 36 Godfrey Okoye 2009 31 Federal University, 2011 University, Damaturu University, Ugwuomu- Wukari, Taraba State Yobe State Nike, Enugu State 32 Federal University, 2011 29 Kebbi State University 2006 37 Nigerian Turkish Nile, 2009 University, Abuja Dutsin-Ma, Katsina of Science and State Technology, Aliero 38 , 2009 Ipetumodu, Osun State 33 Federal University, 2011 30 Osun State University, 2006 39 , Awka, 2009 Dutse, Jigawa State Osogbo Anambra State 34 Federal University, 2011 31 , 2008 40 , 2009 Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi Jalingo Obeama-Asa, Rivers State 32 University, 2009 State 35 Federal University, 2011 Ilorin 41 , 2009 Evbuobanosa, Edo State Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State 33 , 2009 36 Federal University, 2011 Sokoto 42 Adeleke University, Ede, 2011 Osun State Otuoke, Bayelsa 34 Akwa Ibom State 2010 43 , Abuja 2011 37 The Nigeria Police 2012 University, Ikot Ikpaden 44 , 2011 Academy, Wudil, 35 Ignatius Ajuru 2010 Kano State Omu-Aran, of Education, 45 Samuel Adegboyega 2011 38 Federal University, 2013 Rumuolumeni University, Ogwa, Edo Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi 36 , 2011 State 39 Federal University, 2013 Gadau 46 , Ilara- 2012 Gusau, Zamfara 37 Northwest University, 2012 Mokin, Ondo State 40 Federal University, 2013 Kano 47 Evangel University, 2012 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gashua, Yobe 38 The Technical 2012 41 Nigeria Maritime 2015 University, Ibadan. 48 Gregory University, 2012 Uturu, Abia State University, Okerenkoko, 39 , 2013 Delta State 49 McPherson University, 2012 Kafin HausaS Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, 42 Adeyemi University of 2015 40 Ondo State University of 2015 Ogun State Education, Ondo, Ondo Medical Sciences 50 Southwestern University, 2012 State Okun Owa, Ogun State 22 Monday Bulletin List of Approved Universities in Nigeria FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE

43 Federal University 2015 51 Augustine, Universi- 2015 of Education, Zaria, ty, Ilara, Lagos State Kaduna State 52 Chrisland Uni- 2015 44 Federal University of 2015 versity, Ow- ode, Ogun State Education, Kano, Kano State 53 Christopher Uni- 2015 versity, Mowe, 45 Alvan Ikoku University 2015 Ogun State of Education, Owerri, 54 Hallmark University, 2015 Imo State Ijebu, , Ogun State 46 Federal University 2015 55 Kings Univer- 2015 of Health Sciences, sity, Ode Omu, Otukpo, Benue State Osun State 56 Michael and Ce- 2015 cilia Ibru Uni- -BOOK OF THE MONTH- versity, Owhro- de, Delta State 57 Mountain Top Uni- 2015 Book Title: Communication Skills versity, Ogun State Author: Tonnie O. Iredia, Ph.D. 58 Ritman Univer- 2015 sity, Ikot Ekpene, Publisher: Visual Impression Akwa Ibom State Place of Publication: Abuja, Nigeria 59 Summit University, 2015 Year of Publication: 2012 Offa, Kwara State 60 Edwin Clark University, 2015 “Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the University, Kiagbodo, ambitious, for the purpose of instruction. No, read Delta State in order to live.” - Gustave Flaubert 61 , 2015 Umudi, Imo State

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

Prof. Julius A. Okojie, OON, Executive Secretary, NUC Announcer

23 Monday Bulletin List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki observed with great concern that some Nigerian 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti universities are running unapproved postgraduate 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD Enugu degrees. The Commission has also observed that some 12. Imo State University, Owerri Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Ogbomoso Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi practices. 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general Port Harcourt public that only the following universities have approval 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and 21. , Gombe Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES: Wudil (MSc only) 17. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi Aliero (MSc) 2. , Zaria 3. Bayero University, Kano PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES: 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 1. African University of Science and Technology, 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri Abuja 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola Umudike 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 5. Bowen University, Iwo 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 6. Covenant University, Ota 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 10. Caleb University, Lagos 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun 16. University of Benin, Benin City State 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 13. Afe Babalola University, Ad0-Ekiti, Ekiti State 19. University of llorin, llorin 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc only) 20. University of Jos, Jos 15. Madonna University, Okija (MSc only) 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 22. , Maiduguri Employers of labour, educational institutions and other 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt these universities, for their approved programmes, are 25. University of Uyo, Uyo valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto When in doubt about the status of any programme STATE UNIVERSITIES: or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] 1. Abia State University, Uturu and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 2. , Mubi 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu. 5. Anambra State University, Uli ng 6. Benue State University, Makurdi Signed 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar MANAGEMENT 8. Delta State University, Abraka 24 Monday Bulletin NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT List of Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions (Degree Mills) Operating in Nigeria The National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 34) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. the general public, especially parents and prospective undergraduates, 35) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been licensed by the Federal 36) Open International University, Akure Government and have, therefore, been closed down for violating the 37) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 Law of the 38) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: 39) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere 40) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State in Nigeria. 41) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, 42) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja. Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 43) Temple University, Abuja 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses 44) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of 45) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria 46) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos - 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos. 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other 47) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. campuses in Nigeria 48) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its 49) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin other campuses Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses 50) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre. 9) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of 51) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management Academic, Lagos its other campuses. 52) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus) 10) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other 53 career Light Resources Centre, Jos campuses. 54) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT 11) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other 55) Coastal Univversity, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State campuses. 56) Kaduna Bussiness School, Kaduna 12) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other 57) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger Delta campuses. 13) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses. In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing 14) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these other campuses actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on 15) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study subscribers. Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 16) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State 17) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu 18) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. 19) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. 20) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State 21) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. Nigeria. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. 22) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 23) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate 24) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates 25) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, 26) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria. employment, and further studies. 27) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 28) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their campuses in Nigeria further necessary action. 29) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. Nigeria 30) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIE, OON 31) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 32) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. ANNOUNCER 33) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria 25 Monday Bulletin NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA 14/16, Ahmadu Bello Way, P. M. B. 80067, Victoria Island, Lagos PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVED STUDY CENTRES AND OPERATION OF ILLEGAL STUDY CENTRES The Management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) wishes to bring to the attention of the public the under-listed approved study centres, as at March, 2015. GEO-PO- STUDY CENTRE FULL ADDRESS LITICAL ZONE North East BAUCHI STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Former NRC Building Federal Low Cost Housing Estate. Bauchi, Bauchi State. [email protected] BOGORO COMMUNITY NOUN,Community Study Centre, STUDY CENTRE Bogoro, Bauchi State. AZARE COMMUNITY STUDY NOUN,Community Study Centre, CENTRE Azare, Bauchi State. YOLA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Army Barracks Road, Yola. [email protected] MAIDUGURI STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Baga Road, P. O. Box 548, Maiduguri, Borno State. maiduguristud- [email protected] [email protected] DAMATURU STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Former Amusement Park, Maiduguri Road, Damaturu, Yobe dama- [email protected] [email protected] JALINGO STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Education Resource Centre, Former T/C Staff Quarter Jalingo, Taraba State. [email protected] GOMBE STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, After All Saints College, Gombe Federal Low Cost, P. M. B 0163, Gombe. [email protected] COMMUNITY STUDY CEN- NOUN Study Centre, Former SDP Party Secretariat, TRE, GULAK Maiduguri - Mubi Express Way. [email protected] North West KANO STUDY CENTRE, NOUN Study Centre, Independence Road, Sauna-Dakata, Kano [email protected] [email protected] DUTSE STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, 3rd Floor Federal Government Secretariat. Kiyawa Road, Dutse [email protected] GUSAU STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Federal College of Education (Technical), Zaira Road, Gusau. [email protected] KADUNA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Kaduna Campus (old NETC) by Trade Fair Complex, KM 4 Zaria Road, Kaduna. [email protected] NOUN Special Study Centre, NOUN Study Centre, 325 Ground Training Group, Nigerian Air Force Base, Kaduna. Nigerian Air force [email protected] SOKOTO STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto. sokotostudycentre@ noun.edu.ng KEBBI STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Jega, Birnin - Kebbi Road. [email protected] kebbistudycen- [email protected] KATSINA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, After Katsina State House of Assembly, Kaita Road, Katsina State, [email protected] BATSARI COMMUNITY STUDY NOUN,Community Study Centre, Batsari, Katsina State. CENTRE North JOS STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Lomay International Hotel Road, P.M.B.0983, Bukuru, Sabon Barki, Central Jos. [email protected] COMMUNITY STUDY CENTRE, NOUN,community study centre, Igosun Road , Offa ,Kwara State. OFFA [email protected] 26 Monday Bulletin ILORIN STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Kulende Housing Estate, Ilorin. [email protected] NOUN Special Study Centre, NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Army, (Army School of Education) Sobi Nigerian Army. Cantonment, P.M.B 1514, Ilorin. [email protected], nigeriaarmyspecialstud- [email protected] ABUJA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, 5 Dar-E-Salaam, (Off Amino Kano Crescent) Wuse II Abuja. [email protected], NOUN,Special Study Centre NOUN,Special Study Centre for federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abuja for federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),Abuja NOUN,Special Study NOUN,Special Study Centre for National Assembly, National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Centre for National Assembly NOUN Special Study Centre, NOUN Special Study Centre, Public Service Institute of Nigeria Nigerian Public Service Institute (PSIN) Study Centre, Kubwa Express Way, Dutsen Alhaji Abuja.

NOUN Special Study NOUN Study Centre, Pension Board Office, (immediately after Atlas Hotel) Secretariat Centre,Nigerian Immigrations Road Gwagwalada, Abuja. [email protected] Services NOUN Special Study Centre, NOUN Study Centre, Bill Clinton Avenue, Sauka, Abuja prisonservicespecialstudycentre- Nigerian Prisons Services - Enugu [email protected] Maximum Prisons - Portharcourt Maximum Prisons - Kirikiri Maximum Prisons NOUN Special Study Centre, Ni- NOUN Special Study Centre, Civil Defense Academy, Sauka-Abuja specialstudycentrefor- gerian Security and Civil Defense [email protected] Corps(NSCDC) NOUN Special Study Centre, NOUN Special Study Centre, Plot 1236, Sepele Street, Garki II, Abuja. nurtwstudycen- National Union of Road Transport [email protected] Workers (NURTW NOUN Special Study NOUN Study Centre, Directorate of Police Education Complex (Beside Mopol Barracks) Centre,Nigerian Police Suleja Express Way Dei dei, Kubwa, Abuja. [email protected] MINNA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, NRC Secretariat, Opp Mariam Babangida Girls Science College, Bosso, Minna, Niger State. [email protected] MAKURDI STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, (Former NDE Office) Opposite Mechanic Village, Kanshio, Makurdi, Benue State [email protected] OTUKPO STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, 59/ 60 Upu Road Otukpo, Benue State. [email protected] COMMUNITY STUDY CEN- NOUN Study Centre, Aiyeromi along Ogori-Ekpe Road, before General Hospital Ogori. TRE, OGORI [email protected] LOKOJA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Defunct NRC Secretariat, Opposite Bishop Dennis College, Lokoja, Kogi State. [email protected] COMMUNITY STUDY CEN- NOUN Study Centre, (Defunct Party Building Secretariat) Iyara – Kabba Road. iyaracen- TRE, IYARA [email protected] [email protected] LAFIA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Bukan – Sidi, Jos Road, Lafia. [email protected] South East OWERRI STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, c/o Federal Polytechnic, Nekedi, Owerri/Aba Road, P.M.B 1036, Nekede, Owerri. [email protected] [email protected] UMUDIKE STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, National Root Crop Institute P M B 7296 Umuahia, Abia State [email protected] ENUGU STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Nike-Lake Road, Enugu, Enugu State. [email protected] AWGU COMMUNITY STUDY NOUN Community Study Centre, Awgu ,Along old Okigwe Road CENTRE by Orie Awgu, Off Enugu / Port-Harcourt Highway,Awgu Town, Awgu Enugu [email protected] AWKA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre,Defunct Party Building P. M. B. 2017, Abagana, Anambra State. [email protected] [email protected] South ASABA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba asabastudycentre@ South noun.edu.ng EMEVOR COMMUNITY NOUN Study Centre, 72 Emevor-Ughelli Road , Emevor, Isoko North STUDY CENTRE Local GOVT. Area, Delta State. [email protected]

27 Monday Bulletin CALABAR STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Murtala Mohammed Highway, Opposite Zone 6 Police Hqrts (Former Teachers training Collage) Calabar, Cross River State. calabarstudycentre@noun. edu.ng UYO STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, 3 Mbaba Afia Street, Off Aka Road,Uyo., Akwa Ibom uyostudycen- [email protected] PORTHARCOURT STUDY NOUN Study Centre, St. John Campus (Aba Road, near Garrison), CENTRE Rumuolumeni PMB 5047, Port Harcourt. [email protected] BENIN STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Ekenwa Road, (Old SDP Secretariat) Benin City, Edo State. nounbe- [email protected] [email protected] FUGAR COMMUNITY STUDY NOUN,Fugar Community Study Centre, Edo State CENTRE YENAGOA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre,Swali Road, Beside UBA Bank Yenagoa. yenagoastudycentre@nou. edu.ng South West IBADAN STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Former Party Secretariat, Faith Clinic Road Ijokodo Junction, Sango- Eleyele PMB 5061, Ibadan. [email protected] COMMUNITY STUDY CENTRE, NOUN Study Centre, Ijebu Awa, East Local Govt. Area, Ogun State. AWA-IJEBU [email protected] ADO-EKITI STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Government Housing Estate, Afao Road, Ado-Ekiti. adoekitistud- [email protected] ABEOKUTA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre NNPC Mega Station, Ogun State. [email protected] AKURE STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Old NRC Building Idanre Road, Ondo State [email protected], OKA AKOKO COMMUNITY NOUN Study Centre, Oka Akoko, Ondo State STUDY CENTRE OSOGBO STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Beside St. Charles, Okedo, Former SDP Building, Ilesha Road, Os- hogbo, Osun State [email protected]

OTAN AYEGBAJU COMMU- NOUN Study Centre, No 4 Ikotun Street, Otan AyegbajuBoluwaduro LGA, Osun State. NITY STUDY CENTRE LAGOS STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, NERDC, Agidingbi Beside Fela Shrine, Ikeja. [email protected]

MACARTHY STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, No. 38/40 McCarthy, Off Obalende Road, Opp Ghana High Commission, Lagos Island, Lagos.

NOUN Special Study Centre, NOUN Study Centre, Nigerian Navy NNS QUORRA, Nigerian Navy Apapa, Lagos [email protected] FCT Abuja Planning Office 5 Dar-E-Salaam, (Off Amino Kano Crescent) Wuse II Abuja. [email protected] North West Centre For Educational Old NETC, By Trade Fair Complex, KM 4 Zaria Road, Kaduna. Technology and Entrepreneurial [email protected] Development (CETED) OPERATION OF ILLEGAL STUDY CENTRES It has been observed that some unscrupulous elements are operating illegal study centres across the country. So far, the underlisted illegal centres have been identified North Notita Tutorial Centre Notita Tutorial Centre, No. 3 Dares Salaam Street, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Central Abuja South Olomoro Centre Olomoro Promary School, Olomoro Community, Isoko South LGA, Delta State South Auchi Centre South Ibie Study Centre, opposit Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State Ugheli Study Centre No. 285 Ugheli/Patani Express way, Delta State. South west Ikorodu Study Centre No. 23 Obafemi Awolowo Way,Opposite Public Toilet, Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos State Petin Centre for Lectures 14F Obafemi Awolowo Way, beside MAO plaza Ayetoro, Osogbo, near boorepo supermar- ket, Osogbo, Osun State. Students Cybernetics Cafe No.6 Adebare Street, Oworoshoki, Lagos State. Signed Josephine O. Akinyemi (Mrs) Registrar 28 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary This Week’s Diary DATE EVENT TIME VENUE Monday, Invitation to Attend the 28th Annual Conference of 10.00am Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuoma-Nike, 24 August, 2015 Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN). Enugu.

Invitation to Participate as the Key-note Speaker in 10.00am Senate Chambers, University of Benin. the 2015 Vice-Chancellor Strategic Academia-Indus- try Interface titled “Deployment and Commercializa- tion of Research Output”. NUC Conference Room, 5th Floor. Courtesy Visit by the Nigerian Content Development 11.00am & Monitoring Board. Babcock University, Ilishan Remo. International Conference on the Future of Higher 10.00am Education in Africa being organized by the School of Education and Humanities, Babcock University. Tuesday, Invitation to Attend the 28th Annual Conference of 10.00am Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuoma-Nike, 25 August, 2015 Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN). Enugu

International Conference on the Future of Higher 10.00am Babcock University, Ilishan Remo. Education in Africa being organized by the School of Education and Humanities, Babcock University.

Invitation for an Interactive Session with Members of 10.00am Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium, NUC, Abuja. the Planning and Implementation Committee of the Proposed Ekimogun University

Invitation for an Interactive Session with Members of 10.00am Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium, NUC, Abuja. the Planning and Implementation Committee of the Proposed Aliyu Mustafa University

Invitation for an Interactive Session with Members of 10.00am Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium, NUC, Abuja. the Planning and Implementation Committee of the Proposed Crown Hill University, Otte, Kwara State. Wednesday, Invitation to Attend the 28th Annual Conference of 10.00am Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuoma-Nike, 26 August, 2015 Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN). Enugu

International Conference on the Future of Higher 10.00am Babcock University, Ilishan Remo. Education in Africa being organized by the School of Education and Humanities, Babcock University.

Invitation for an Interactive Session with Members 10.00am Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium, NUC, Abuja. of the Planning and Implementation Committee of the Proposed African Broadband University, Ilorin, Kwara State.

Courtesy Visit by the National Institute for Policy & 10.00am NUC Conference Room, 5th Floor. Strategic Studies, Kuru. Thursday, Invitation to Attend the 28th Annual Conference of 10.00am Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuoma-Nike, 27 August, 2015 Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN). Enugu.

Invitation For an Interactive Session with Members of 10.00am Idris Abdulkdir Auditorium, NUC, Abuja. the Planning and Implementation Committee of the Proposed Rural Evangelism Ministry International.

Invitation for an Interactive Session with Members of 10.00am Idris Abdulkdir Auditorium, NUC, Abuja. the Planning and Implementation Committee of the Proposed Tilmerc International University of Tech- nology Friday, Invitation to Attend the 28th Annual Conference of 10.00am Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuoma-Nike, 28 August, 2015 Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) Enugu Saturday, Invitation to Attend the 28th Annual Conference of Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuoma-Nike, 29 August, 2015 Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) Enugu

29 Monday Bulletin Vol. 10 No. 34 - 24 August, 2015 A Publication of the Office of the Executive Secretary “VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY” A Television Documentary Programme The Voyage of Discovery is an National Universities Commission (NUC)-sponsored television documentary programme for Nigerian Universities to celebrate NAME DATE OF DEPT outstanding researchers, showcase their findings and BIRTH promote their linkage with the industry. Miss Zainab Aliyu Jibril 24 August DICT DESO Miss Hauwa Adunni Ibrahim 25 August The programme is aired every week on: Mrs Joyce OmenebeleOtu Ogwuolie 25 August DESO Mr. Ali Mohammed Babangida 25 August DIM (a) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Mrs Sa’adatu Suleman Odekunle 25 August DMSS on Mondays 1.30-2.00pm Miss Motunrayo Falilay Jolaoso 25 August DAS Dr. Gabriel Hadu Ligari 26 August DODE (b) African Independent Television (AIT) Mr. John Ohene 26 August DICT on Tuesdays 4:30 - 5.00 pm Mrs Chidinma Victoria Omorodion 27 August DMSS Mr. Abdullah Abdullahi Aliyu 27 August DFA Mr. Aniene Edem John 27 August DPP&D SHUN CORRUPTION. Mr. Mohammed Adamu 28 August DAS It Does Not Pay Mrs Maureen Ezinma Ukaego 29 August DFA Mrs Lydia Tani Kims Imoroa 30 August DIM Courtesy: Anti-corruption and Transparency Division Mr. Ikoku Hezekiah Egekwu 30 August DFA Wishing you many happy returns! Dress Well and Earn Best wshes for the week. Respect. Courtesy: Directorate of Management Support Services

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