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th 0795-3089 27 July, 2020 Vol. 15 No. 17 House, FME, WAEC Resolve To See PMB On School Certificate Examination Date

h e H o u s e o f out for the country. Representatives Committee question papers and that other on Basic Education and c o n v o l u t e d l o g i s t i c T One of the options is to find considerations might come Services, the Ministry of adate acceptable and immediate, Education and West African into play. Examination Council (WAEC), headquarters, on Thursday in Abuja, took a hard look at options for the conduct of this year's final school certificate examination.

The stakeholders, in a meeting convened by the House of Representatives, however, agreed that if they were to make the S e p t e m b e r d a t e f o r t h e examination a reality, there was the need to get President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) involved in coming up with a timely and effective decision.

They agreed that in the interest of Mal. Adamu Adamu Femi Gbajabiamila the 1.6 million candidates Hon. Minister of Education registered for the West African Speaker House of Representatives Senior School Certificate as the head of WAEC National Areghan revealed that it took a Examination, there was the need office in Nigeria, Patrick to agree on a date for the regional presidential directive for the Areghan, revealed that it would Gambia to shelved its desire to examination as time is running take quite a while to print in this edition

2020 UTME: Lydia Imoroa Blended Classrooms Admissions Begin Appointed Acting New Path For Varsities August 21 Director, DIM Post-covid-19 — Okebukola Bags Pillar of Africa e-learning Award

Pg. 2 Pg. 3 Pg. 4 27th July, 2020 Vol. 15 No. 17 have the examination before now, Education, Honourable Emeka while also shelved its own across the country. N w a j i u b a , r e m i n d e d earlier scheduled for June. stakeholders that the decisions Areghan said Nigeria needs to In his contribution, Honourable they were to make was for an decide if it wants to give its Nnolim Nnaji wondered why examination date and not candidates what he called a funding should be a problem, resumption of schools in the COVID-19 exam certificate or a country. WAEC certificate in concert with the other countries. The members deliberated on if Nigeria could use its power as “Getting parents to pay another provider of about 60 per cent of set of fees might be difficult if the the finances in WAEC to September date is missed; if the dictate a date of its liking, but November option is considered, the stakeholders present someone has to pick the bills,” he eventually agreed that it is said. better to be democratic in arriving at a decision. The permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr Sonny T h e c h a i r m a n o f t h e Echono, said that WAEC was one committee, Honourable Julius of the institutions that espouse Ihonvbere, ruled that the regional cooperation and having committee would approach the a stand-alone examination would state governors via the Nigeria Mal. Adamu Adamu defeat the element of unity it Minister of Education Governors' Forum so as to be portrays. on the same page and get President Muhammadu Buhari He further noted that with pointing out that the Ministry to assist in diplomatic effort to adequate funding, it should not of Humanitarian Affairs spent get other regional countries on take more than a week to get the over N13 billion as palliative for Nigeria's side concerning the examination ready logistically for the COVID-19 pandemic. yet-to-be agreed examination the 19,000 examination centres date. The Minister of State for 2020 UTME: Admissions Begin August 21 The Joint Admissions and National Innovation Diploma Matriculation Board (JAMB), has and the Nigeria Certificate in announced the release of its Education into Full Time, guidelines for 2020 admission Distance Learning, Part Time, process into Tertiary Institutions. Outreach, Sandwich, must be processed only through the The announcement followed the J o i n t A d m i s s i o n s a n d virtual meeting of 2020 JAMB Matriculation Board (JAMB). Policy Meeting on Admission into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria The statement said that held last June. "Institutions which are still involved in advertising or According to the board all selling application forms for applications for admissions to a d m i s s i o n s i n t o t h e Prof. Ishaq Oloyede First Degree, National Diploma, Registrar JAMB programmes listed above

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 02 27th July, 2020 Vol. 15 No. 17 s h o u l d s t o p h e n c e f o r t h . National Innovation Diploma exercise for the 2020/2021 Institutions should advise and the Nigeria Certificate in academic session would be candidates to apply to them Education into Full Time, conducted on CAPS. No through Joint Admissions and Distance Learning Part time, institution is allowed to Matriculation Board (JAMB). Outreach, Sandwich, etc, must publish, announce, exhibit or be processed only through paste any name(s) of admitted The statement also said that JAMB. candidate without prior “duplication of application forms approval of the name on is not allowed Joint Admissions "Institutions that desire to place CAPS.” and Matriculation Board (JAMB) advertisement can do so by and the three regulatory agencies advising candidates who applied “The first and second choices ( N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s for the current Unified Tertiary admission must be conducted Commission (NUC), National Matriculation Examination for all institutions from August Board for Technical Education (UTME) to change to their 21 2020 to a later date that ( N B T E ) a n d N a t i o n a l institution as first choice rather would be determined by the Commission for Colleges of than requesting the candidates Federal Ministry of Education Education (NCCE) will ensure to purchase another application and communicated to all the that all Tertiary Institutions form or apply. This is to prevent institutions. The uncertainties comply with this policy directive.” the issue of double registration of the COVID-19 make it which is a violation of the JAMB impossible to fix a terminal The guideline reads in part "All mandate.” date. applications for admissions to First Degree, National Diploma, It added that “the admission- Lydia Imoroa Appointed Acting Director DIM Following the retirement of the Division from the of Acting Director, Inspection and Jos in 1989 and a Master’s Degree Monitoring, Mrs. Agnes Bamgbala, in Public Admin in 2012 from the Management at its Special the . meeting of Tuesday, 14th July 2020 approved the appointment of Mrs. Mrs. Imoroa joined the Lydia T.K. Imoroa as Acting Commission in October 1993 as Director of the Directorate for a Protocol Officer II and became period of six month in the first Deputy Director in January instance. 2014.

In the Letter of her appointment the She had served as Deputy management said that the decision D i r e c t o r , P r o g r a m m e was made in recognition of her Monitoring Division, Federal performance, loyalty, commitment Monitoring and high sense of responsibility. Division and Protocol Division, before being moved back to the Mrs. Lydia T.K. Imoroa The new Acting Director, Mrs. Lydia Acting Director, Directorate, Inspection and Directorate of Inspection and Monitoring Imoroa holds Bachelor of Arts in Monitoring as Acting Director. French with Second Class Upper MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 03 27th July, 2020 Vol. 15 No. 17 Blended Classrooms New Path For Varsities Post-covid-19 — Okebukola Bags Pillar of Africa e-learning Award

A Professor of science and blended classrooms as a new unwillingness to change, poor computer education and former normal for schools' survival of internet connectivity, poor Executive Secretary of the post-COVID-19, and that any power supply, high cost of N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s institution that fails to develop internet data, among others, Commission (NUC), Peter capacity to work along that those challenges would ease Okebukola has said the only out with time. way for academic institutions, especially at the tertiary' level to He, therefore, asked relevant remain relevant and effective in authorities to come up with a performing their roles after the national plan "On online coronavirus crisis was to embrace courseware development and 'Blended Classrooms' Learning lowering' cost of data, Environment. c a p a c i t y b u i l d i n g programmes and to also He described blended classrooms conduct progress assessment. as the combination of the regular face-to-face classroom lectures On his award, AdasiScience with the virtual/online mode. said Okebukola was selected from among several other Professor Okebukola made the scholars in Africa for the remarks as a keynote speaker at a Prof. Okebukola a w a r d b a s e d o n h i s webinar lecture and award outstanding contributions to c e re m o n y o rg a n i s e d b y direction would be left behind. science education and e- AdasiScience, an international He explained that online Iearning operations in the online academy, last week. learning is not only about use continent. of Zoom and WhatsApp, but He was conferred by the academy includes use of course-ware, On his part, the vice with the 'Pillar of E-Learning in digital library resources, chancellor of the State Africa' award at the event, which assignments, quizzes\tests, University, Ojo, Professor also had the vice-chancellor 'of virtual tutorial rooms; learners Olanrewaju Fagbohun, King's University, Ode Omu, support, among others. congratulated Okebukola, Osun State, Professor Adenike who is the director of LASU Kuku, as a guest speaker. H e s a i d t h o u g h t h e Africa Centre of Excellence virtual/online learning f o r I n n o v a t i v e a n d Speaking on 'Stereotype to New m e t h o d , e s p e c i a l l y i n Tr a n s f o rm a t i v e S T E M Trajectory in Delivering Higher underdeveloped countries Education (LASU-ACEITSE) Education in Nigeria post- including Nigeria, was beset on the achievement; saying C O V I D - 1 9 ' , O k e b u k o l a with challenges such as human the university was particularly underscored the importance of capacity, a deficiency and proud of him.

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 05 This is to wish the entire world Muslim Ummah, the Nigerian University System and staff of the Commission a joyous and peaceful celebration of Eid-el-Adha.

May Allah accept our sacrifices, forgive our transgressions, ease the sufferings of all people around the world and bring an end to the Corona Virus Pandemic.

Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed mni, MFR, FNAL Executive Secretary, NUC

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12. Federal University of Technology Minna, Distance Learning Centre

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, cognizant of 8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, the need to streamline the operations of Part Time Enugu State Tand Sandwich programmes in Nigerian 9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, universities, had through a publication in the print media, 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. University, Ojo, Lagos State disclose all Part-Time and Sandwich programmes, with 13. , Amasoma, Bayelsa State respect to enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks 14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State of the publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student 15. , Abakaliki, Eboyi State audit and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up 16. Cross River State University of Technology, to this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, Calabar sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that 17. , Uturu, Abia State were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and 18. , Osun State Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements 19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State to do so on or before15 February, 2013. C. Private Universities: 2.0. Universities That Made Submission 1. , Abeokuta, 2. , Imota, Lagos State Based on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State universities indicated that they would run Part-Time 4. Lead City university, , Oyo State and Sandwich programmes as detailed below: 5. , Owo, 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State A. Federal Universities 7. , Umunya, Anambra State 1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, 2. University of Benin, Benin Ondo, Ondo State 3. , Calabar 4. 3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES 5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka TO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICH 6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt PROGRAMMES. 7. , Uyo Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded 8. University of Abuja, Abuja their completed documents, based on the approved 9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta format. Following the analysis of the submissions by the 10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied 11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time 12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian 13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were 14. , Jos recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters B. State Universities were communicated to the universities accordingly. The 1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State universities are: 2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State A. Federal Universities 3. University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 1. University of Lagos 4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo 2. University of Port Harcourt State 3. University of Calabar 5. , Owerri, Imo State 4. University of Benin 6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun 5. University of Abuja State 6. University of Uyo 7. University of Science and Technology, 7. University of Jos Port Harcourt 8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife 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. , 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. 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. , Makurdi, Benue 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed State 12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa 20% of total students’ population in the programme; State 4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must 13. , Ojo, Lagos State be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – equivalent; Akoko, Ondo State 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra Environmental Sciences, /Technology, Law, State /Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical 16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science; 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Nasarawa State. Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material C. Private Universities resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State i.e. on the main campus of the university; 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme; 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied Edo State the Resource Verification Requirements. 7. Wesley University of Science and 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be Technology, Ondo, Ondo State subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of 8. , Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. 9. , Ogun State The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Dr. Noel Biodun Saliu any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Director, Academic Planning Programmes. Signed For: Executive Secretary Management

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FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Wukari, 1 , Ibadan 1948 16 1981 31 2011 Technology, Yola Taraba State Federal University of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2 , Nsukka 17 1982 32 2011 1960 Technology, Minna Katsina State Obafemi Awolowo Nigerian Defence Academy, Federal University, Dutse, 3 University, 1962 18 1985 33 2011 Ile-Ife Kaduna Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- 1988 34 2011 4 , Zaria 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 35 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 20 University, Ekiti State University of Agriculture, Federal University, Otuoke, University of Benin, Benin City 21 1988 36 2011 6 1970 Makurdi Bayelsa Federal University of The Nigeria Police Academy, 7 22 1988 37 2012 Bayero University, Kano 1975 Agriculture, Abeokuta Wudil, Kano State 1975 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 38 Federal University, Birnin- 2013 8 University of Calabar, Calabar Kebbi, Kebbi Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Gusau, 9 , Ilorin 1975 24 1992 39 2013 Awka Zamfara Michael Okpara University Federal University, Gashua, 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 25 1992 40 2013 of Agriculture, Umudike Yobe , National Open University of Nigeria Maritine University 11 1975 26 2002 41 2018 Maiduguri Nigeria, Lagos Okerenkoko, Delta State Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Air Force Institute of 12 1975 27 2007 42 2018 Sokoto Resources, Effurun Technology, Kaduna University of Port-Harcourt, Federal University, Lokoja, Nigerian Army University, 13 1975 28 2011 43 2018 Port-Harcourt Kogi State Biu 14 Federal University of Tech- 29 Federal University, Lafia, 2011 44 University of Health 2020 nology, Owerri 1980 Nasarawa State Technology, Otukpo, Benue Federal University of Federal University, Kashere, 15 1981 30 2011 Technology, 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 , , University, 2 1980 19 2002 36 Ekpoma Mubi Gadau 2011 Abia State University, , 3 1981 20 2004 37 Maitama Sule University, Uturu Gombe Kano 2012 Enugu State University of , 4 21 2004 The Technical University, Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Kaduna 38 2012 Ibadan. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Cross River University of 5 1982 22 2004 , Ago-Iwoye Technology, Calabar 39 2013 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. , Kafin Hausa 6 1982 23 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) Bokkos 2005 Ondo State University of 2015 40 Medical Sciences Lagos State University, 24 Olusegun Agagu University of Science 7 Ojo, Lagos 1983 and Technology, , Ondo State. 2008 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 Ladoke Akintola University of Ibrahim Babangida University, 8 1990 25 2005 Technology, Ogbomoso Lapai, Niger State 42 Eastern Palm University, Imo State University, Tai Solarin University of Ogboko 2016 9 1992 26 2005 Owerri Education, Ijagun University of Africa, Benue State University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 43 10 27 2006 Toru-Orua 2016 Makurdi 1992 University, Katsina Delta State University, 44 2016 11 Abraka 1992 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Moshood Abiola University of Adekunle Ajasin University, Kebbi State University of 45 2017 12 1999 29 2006 Science and Technology, Abeokuta Akungba - Akoko Science and Technology, Aliero , Gombe State U n i v e r s i t y o f S c i e n c e 2017 13 30 Osun State University, 46 Anyigba 1999 Osogbo 2006 and Technology, Kumo Niger-Delta University, Zamfara State U n i v e r s i t y , 2018 14 , 2008 47 Yenagoa 2000 31 Jalingo Talata-Mafara Chukwuemeka Odumegwu , Bayelsa Medical University 2009 48 2019 15 Ojukwu University, Uli 2000 32 Ilorin Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Kano University of Science , 16 2000 33 & Technology, Wudil Sokoto 2009 17 Ebonyi State University, 2000 Akwa Ibom State University, Abakaliki 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010

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

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List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: Federal Universities : 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 3. Bayero University, Kano 19. University of llorin, llorin 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 20. University of Jos, Jos 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 21. University of Lagos, 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. , 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 32. Bingham University, Karu Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng Signed: MANAGEMENT Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to announce 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed university to the general public, especially prospective promoters of private 8. First site assessment visit universities, the fourteen-step procedure for establishing private 9. Finalisation of document universities in Nigeria. 10. Second (final) site assessment visit 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees establishment of the university 12. Approval by NUC Management 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 13. Approval by NUC Board 3. Collection of application forms 14. Approval by FEC 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL NUC departments Executive Secretary, NUC 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU Announcer

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

he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State the general public, especially parents and prospective 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: Abuja. 42) Temple University, Abuja 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in anywhere in Nigeria. Nigeria. 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, 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) 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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