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L-R: JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haaq Oloyede; Executive Secretary NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed and the Executive Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola he Executive Secretary, on Private Universities very soon Universities and the future of National universities with a view to discussing the myriad Higher Education in as the Tcommission, Professor of problems bedevilling the growth 6 t h Convocation Lecturer of Abubakar Rasheed mni, MFR, has and development of private , Osogbo, last disclosed that the commission universities in Nigeria and finding Saturday, the NUC Scribe said that would collaborate with the Joint solutions to them. the Summit would specifically Admission and Matriculation attempt to solve the problems faced Board (JAMB), to hold a Summit Delivering a paper titled Private by private universities in attracting AAllll IInnssiiddee FG Commited to Implementation of NUC Welcomes FGN/ASUU Agreement More Varsities Appoints Babalakin – Prof. Rasheed Chairman of Re-negotiation team Pg. 5 Pg. 7 16th January, 2017 Vol. 12 No. 3

Research, Deployment of ICT and Funding. Others were Student Enrolment, Governance and Staffing.

On academic Programme focus, Professor Rasheed said, when the first batch of private universities came on stream, there were 25 federal and 12 state-owned universities in Nigeria, adding that it became necessary for some of the proprietors to modify some of the academic programmes and curricula to reflect the demands of the contemporary time in the industry, public service, economy and technology. These innovations, Prof. Rasheed delivering the Convocation Lecture at the Fountain University he said were duly accommodated by the BMAS prescribed by the students and mounting of new either written letters of intent or are NUC. programmes whether or not the about to do so within the next few BMAS for such programmes weeks, bringing the total to 322 in On Quality Assurance, the existed in the Commission. all. executive secretary said that the The Executive Secretary also indices drawn from the NUC revealed that the NUC had in the Professor Rasheed broadly accreditation exercise had clearly last 17 Years received applications mentioned some of the challenges shown that the quality of academic from more than 300 individuals, faced by the private universities to programmes, staffing, facilities and corporate bodies and faith-based include Academic Programmes infrastructure had continued to organisations on the establishment Focus, Quality Assurance, improve over the years with each of private universities. He gave a breakdown of the over 300 applications to include 68 private universities which had been licensed and are presently in operation, four were awaiting NUC Management's consideration, six had confirmation visit status while 26 had successfully concluded 1st Site Visit.

He also disclosed that five proposed private universities had invited the Commission for 1st Visit, another 172 yet to invite NUC for the Visit, with 27 fresh applications awaiting interaction as well as 14 other Governor Aregbesola commissioning the Malam Yusuf Ali (SAN) Luxury Female Hostel prospective proprietors, who had donated by Malam Yusuf Ali (SAN)

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accreditation exercise. He noted followed by South East and South the University has been permitted that, student enrolment in private South with 12 private universities to mount postgraduate studies in the universities had become so low that each, with North Central having 11, academic programmes that were it was posing a serious threat to the while North East and North West successfully resource-verified. survival of those universities had two and one respectively. Approval has also been given for adding that the admission profile Justifying the reason for the the commencement of part-time through JAMB of some of private establishment of more private s t u d i e s i n s o m e d e g r e e universities indicated that some universities to increase the total programmes. The University is universities had resorted to the use number of universities in Nigeria, advised to base its enrolment in of pre-degree mode of admission to Professor Rasheed said that the these part-time programmes on the get student to enrol. United Kingdom with a population available resources not exceeding of 65.1million had 169 universities 20% of the corresponding full-time For funding, Professor Rasheed with 1:385,207 university enrolment.'' noted that this had remained the population ratio; Russia's 143 single most critical input in a million population had 316 In his address, the Pro-Chancellor private university venture as every Universities with 1:452,531; and Council Chairman Professor Is- other activity revolved around the Malaysia with 30.7 million had 153 haq O. Oloyede said that availability or otherwise of funds, universities with 1:200,653. universities since the early times adding that many promoters and h a d b e e n h a r b i n g e r s o f proprietors of private universities He added that South Korea had 146 d e v e l o p m e n t a n d s o c i a l including faith-based had grossly universities, 1:345,890 ratio with transformation, noting that as the fallen short of this component of 50.5 million population; Brazil with repositories of noble ideas that planning for a private universities. population of 209 million could sparked values and propelled boast of 2, 600 universities with the progress, the development that He said that academic staff cadre ratio of 1:80,384; Mexico's 128 many societies had witnessed were had particularly continued to million population had 1,341 predicated on the abundant quality remain a critical challenge of the universities with 1:95,451 ratio; human resources in or produced by Nigerian University System (NUS) Indonesia had 260 million universities. “The world had gone and private universities had always population with 1, 236 universities full circle today and in many parts depended to a large extent on the c o v e r i n g 1 : 2 1 0 , 3 5 5 a n d of our world, things fall apart fast public universities for this input Bangladesh with 162 million and the centre cannot hold, with and could hardly retain them on p o p u l a t i o n h a v i n g 1 , 2 6 8 “education” becoming increasingly full-time basis, advising the private universities with 1:127,760 ratio, lame in checking the excesses of universities to invest heavily in while Nigeria with a higher misguided with guided weapons. staff development by training population of 187 million having This is why faith-based universities young academics and retaining only 152 universities covering just have crucial roles to play in them while salary and condition 1:1.23 million. returning human beings to the part and conditions of service should be of decency of goodness that satisfactorily spelt out. The NUC Scribe said that ''the NUC religion advocates” he explained. is pleased to note the progress Giving the statistical data on the Fountain University has made since Professor Oloyede expressed distribution of private universities inception. To date, this University confidence that successive by Geo-political zone in Nigeria as maintains 100% Full Accreditation graduands will continue to serve as at 2017, Professor Rasheed status in the eleven academic the beacon of hope to their disclosed that South West topped programmes mounted in its three generations through the quality the list with 30 private Universities, Colleges. Within the last one year, training they had received stressing

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that they would also changed the graduands for the successful of Osogbo, his royal highness, the themselves and the world completion of their academic president of the Muslim Ummah of positively by virtue of drinking programmes calling on them to s o u t h w e s t e r n N i g e r i a from the fountain of knowledge, remain good ambassadors of (MUSWEN), Dr. S. O. Babalola, wisdom, development, faith and Fountain University and Nigeria the Prochancellor of Osun State virtue that fountain universities anywhere they might found University, Mal. Yusuf Ali, SAN as provides. He observed that the t h e m s e l v e s . H e e x p r e s s e d well as the renowned entrepreneur, future of university education is in appreciation to those who had Dr. Wale Babalakin among others. the private universities as they contributed to the success story of would continue to grow both the university including the The Breakdown of the First Degree qualitatively and quantitatively not governor of the state of Osun Award shows that 198 graduated, only in Nigeria but also across the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the out of which 17 bagged First Class world. governor of Sokoto State, Alh. Honours, 78 Second Class Upper Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Ataoja Division, 83 Second Class Lower Professor Oloyede congratulated Division while 20 graduated Third Class.

L-R: Pro-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Oloyede; Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Rasheed; Mal. Yusuf Ali, (SAN); Governor Aregbesola; Chief. S. O. Babalola and Sheikh Ahmed Lemu

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FG Commited to Implementation of FGN/ASUU Agreement Appoints Babalakin Chairman of Re-negotiation team

Minister of Education, Mal. Adamu Adamu; Executive Secretary NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed and other members during the reconstitution of the ASUU negotiation committee he Honourable Minister of Union during the Senate President’s schools were revisited. Others were TEducation (HME), Mallam intervention in November 2016, budgetary allocation to education; Adamu Adamu has assured the following the understanding exemption of universities from the Academic Staff Union of reached on some issues raised. Treasury Single Accounts (TSA) Universities (ASUU) of Federal ASUU had threatened to embark on and Re-negotiation of the 2009 Government’s commitment to the a fresh industrial action, based on agreement. implementation of the 2009 what it called “Government’s FGN/ASUU agreement to prevent inability to implement the After extensive deliberations on any disruption in the academic agreement”, but shelved it due to the each of these issues, ASUU and the calendar of the universities. The intervention of the National Senate made the following Minister gave the assurance on Assembly. resolutions: Monday, 9 January, 2017, during a 1 . O n F u n d i n g f o r t h e meeting with the Executive It would be recalled that the Senate Revitalisation of Public members of the Union, where he and ASUU, held a meeting in Universities i n f o r m e d t h e m t h a t a s a November 2016, at the National Government agreed to the demonstration of its commitment Assembly’s Complex, where the implementation of the needs to resolving the contentious issues, issues of funding for the of the Universities by the Federal Government recently revitalisation of public universities, making available N200 appointed a Government-led re- payment of earned academic billion in 2013. That the negotiating team of the 2009 allowances, Registration of continued implementation FGN/ASUU Agreement headed by NUPEMCO, Short falls in could only be made possible Dr. Wale Babalakin. remittances leading to payment of with prompt assessment of fractions of salaries to staff of the fund by the universities; The meeting was convened to universities and payment of salaries · That the universities were review the resolutions with the of staff of university primary not making enough efforts to

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on to assuage ASUU to call to take this issue out of the access the fund; off the strike. matters to be resolved as it · That the sum of N80 billion would have been subjudice to remained unspent due to the 3. Registration of NUPEMCO deliberate on it. inability of the universities to It was also unanimously agreed meet the requirements to that PenCom should take 6. Budgetary Allocation to completely exhaust the first appropriate steps to register Education installment; and NUPEMCO, since the The meeting agreed on the need · ASUU members were Nigerian University System to appropriate adequate funds advised to encourage the (NUS) had raised the sum of for education sector. u n i v e r s i t i e s t o t a k e N1billion being the financial appropriate action towards r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i t s 7. Exemption of Universities accessing the fund. establishment. from Treasury Single Account (TSA) 2. Payment of Earned Academic 4. Shortfalls in remittance leading The meeting agreed that funds Allowances to payment of fractions of that are not appropriated, like The meeting agreed on the salaries to staff of universities universities endowment funds, amount to be released in the The meeting noted, with should not be paid into the interim for the payment of s a t i s f a c t i o n , t h a t M r. TSA. earned academic allowances P r e s i d e n t ’s p r o p o s e d out of the more than N65 virement to address the issue 8. Re-Negotiation of 2009 billion computed by ASUU of shortfall in Universities Agreement as unpaid earned allowances personnel emolument was The Committee urged the for the years 2009-2013. The already receiving speedy Federal Government to make a Federal Government offered attention at the National definitive statement on the re- N1.5 billion monthly for the Assembly and an appeal was negotiation of the 2009 period of six months, while made to the Union to exercise agreement since it was already ASUU demanded N29 patience as the issue would overdue for re-negotiation. billion for two years. soon be resolved. However, the Ministry of Meanwhile in a letter addressed Finance was instructed to 5. Payment of Staff of University to the Honorable Minister of decide the amount to be Primary Schools Education, dated 5th January, made available in the interim The Committee could not discuss 2017, ASUU had requested for to immediately address the the matter as it was pending in a an update on the issues raised issue of earned allowances court of competent jurisdiction. to enable the Union determine while forensic audit is going ASUU was, therefore, advised what next steps to take.

ASUU officials at the meeting

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Army University Under Way -NUC Welcomes more Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, in the last two decades. A former Moderator and Acting Director of Research and Study Group Director at NIPSS, General Efeovokhan was also the pioneer Head of the NIPSS Consult.

Responding, Major General Efeovbokhan recalled that Professor Rasheed, a member of the National Institute, left a legacy at NIPSS when he said a researcher must show his/her research questions in a research project and this had become the standard at the Institute. He added that having interacted with some of the Prof. Rasheed with Maj. Gen. Mathias Efeovbokhan (Rtd.) Executive Secretary's students, he could tell that he also left a legacy The National Universities According to him, Nigeria required of service at the Bayero University, Commission (NUC) welcomes and more universities because the Kano. It was, therefore, not an error w i l l a l w a y s s u p p o r t t h e existing 152 public and private to have sent him to NUC as he was establishment of universities that universities were inadequate to cater eminently qualified to add value to offer good quality education, the for its population of about 180 the Commission. “We pray your Executive Secretary, Prof million people. “The word efforts will take Nigeria to the level Abubakar Adamu Rasheed mni, 'proliferation' is a negative word that where it will attract people from MFR has said. should not be used to describe the other countries to its higher establishment of universities in institutions instead of other Professor Rasheed, who made the Nigeria. The country can do with countries attracting us”, he said. remark when he received the small, but well ranked, universities Committee on the Upgrade of the of no more than 5, 000 students, that General Efeovbokhan explained Nigerian Army Institute of offer quality education in that the proposed university was a Technology and Environmental specialised areas”, he said. part of the dreams of the Chief of Studies (NAITES) to a University, Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai, in his office, on Wednesday, 11 The Executive Secretary paid to offer practical solutions to the J a n u a r y, 2 0 1 7 , s a i d t h e tribute to the Chairman of the country's challenges, adding that Commission was working with a Committee, Major General Mathias some of the questions that agitate variety of interests, proprietors and Efeovbokhan, describing him, the mind of the military include, organisations, such as the Navy among others, as a fast thinker, good why are we short of equipment? H o l d i n g s a n d P e t r o l e u m prose stylist, a great Nigerian and Why can't we make our own Technology Development Fund excellent strategist, who had equipment? Why can't we fix our (PTDF), to establish more impacted positively on the National equipment? When established, he universities. Institute for Policy and Strategic said, the proposed university,

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w h i c h w a s s t i l l b e i n g doing things well. Were all Technology, Industrial Chemistry, conceptualised, would be an universities to be like the Nigerian F o r e n s i c Te c h n o l o g y a n d indigenous technology solution Defence Academy (NDA), he said, Chemistry as well as the provider, a specialised university NUC would have less problems to Engineering courses. that would be science and attend to considering the small technology-driven. number of students, the discipline, Other members of the Committee etc. present were the Reactor of Professor Rasheed noted that the NAITES, Major General C.O. Ojo; university had a future and assured General Efeovbokhan had earlier Mr. Kalli A. Kori, Professor Usman the Committee of NUC's support disclosed that the university would A. Mohammed, Acting Corps through the process of its be located in Biu, Borno State, Commander, Education, Brig. establishment because “your expressing hope that it would not General L.F. Abdullahi and success is our national success.” only address many of the current Secretary of the Committee, Col. A. He offered some suggestions on challenges in the North East, but O. Agwu. self-reliance and sufficiency, those of the country in general. funding options for the institution Some of the programmes being Also at the meeting were NUC's as well as the development of its planned in its compact Master Plan Directors of Academic Standards, enabling Law, Academic Brief, include, Projectile Technology and Dr. Gidado Kumo; Executive Physical Master Plan and Explosive Technology that are Secretary's Office, Mrs. Constance Benchmark Minimum Academic aimed at reducing the cost of G o d d y - N n a d i a s w e l l a s Standards (BMAS) for its construction and maintenance. Information and Public Relations, programmes. He urged the Others, to which the Executive I b r a h i m U s m a n Ya k a s a i . Committee to do a thorough job Secretary contributed, include, because the military was known for Strategic Studies, Laboratory

L-R: Col. A.O. Agwu; Kalli A. Kori; Prof. Usman A. Mohammed; Brig. Gen. L.F. Abdullahi; Maj. Gen. C.O. Ojo; Prof. Rasheed; Major General Mathias Efeovbokhan; Mal. Ibrahim Yakasai; Dr. Bello Kumo and Mrs. Constance Goddy-Nnadi

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L-R: Dr. Odili, Prof. Rasheed and Prof. Buratai of ABU Maj. Gen. Mathias Efeovbokhan (Rtd.) presenting a souvenir to Prof. Rasheed

L-R: Dr. Odili, Prof. Rasheed and Prof. Sani Abba of ABU Prof. Rasheed in a meeting with delegation from Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Studies (NAITES)

L-R: Prof. Rasheed; Sheikh Lemu and Governor Aregbesola commissioning the Sheikh Yusuf Ali (SAN) Luxury Female Hostel donated by Malam Yusuf Ali (SAN)

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

ADVERTORIAL CONFIRMATION OF APPROVAL OF THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES e-LEARNING PROGRAMME

The general public is hereby informed that whereas the Commission maintains its stand that online degrees are not accepted in Nigeria at the moment, this does not include the approved Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme run within the shores of Nigeria. The Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme is a legitimate and well thought out pilot e-learning initiative. It is a Public Private Partnership between the National Universities Commission (NUC), Park Associates E-Learning Group, and four federal universities. Its goal is to provide new opportunities for students to access university education in Nigeria. The four Participating Universities are: i. ; ii. National Open ; iii. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; and iv. . Students enrolled in the Programme can select any of the following undergraduate degree programmes: Economics, Banking & Finance, Accounting, Business Administration and Marketing for which they have requisite qualifications. The Programme for now is only available for candidates who wish to obtain BSc Degree in Economics. The Commission wishes to use this medium to allay all fears and doubts concerning the legitimacy or NUC endorsement of the Nigerian Universities e-Learning Programme. This is one of the avenues that the National Universities Commission is exploring to increase access to university education without compromising quality. Students in the Programme are therefore advised to continue to pursue their studies without fear and prospective applicants are encouraged to enrol. Concerned parents, guardians, students and the general public may contact the Commission for further clarification on the Programme under reference. Signed Ibrahim Usman Yakasai Director Information and Public Relations www.nuc.edu.ng

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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER Approved Open Universities and Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, is currently the only approved open university in the Nigerian University System (NUS) List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria Eight universities in the Nigerian University System, currently have the approval of the National Universities Commission to operate distance learning centres as follows: 1. Distance Learning Centre, . 2. Distance Learning Institute, . 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, . 4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri. 5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. 6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. 8. Distance Learning Centre, , Zaria. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING STEPS FOR NEW MEDICAL SCHOOLS, ACCREDITATION ISSUES AND THE NEW MINIMUM BENCHMARK (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 Minimum Academic Benchmark (2015), proprietors of Medical and Dental Schools in Nigeria (both current and prospective) 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 Verification. 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 successful 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

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only institutions that (by the deadline of March 20th, 2016) have requested and obtained formal approval from the National 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 Commission. 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: (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 approved 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 Mathematics, 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 undergraduate programmes.

(b) Specific periods of posting to the department of Family Medicine. The obvious implication here is that, the Universities 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 department 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 National 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]

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

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

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Rivers State University of Science 1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1948 1 1 , Ilishan 1999 & Technology, Port Harcourt 1979 Remo Madonna University, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 2 , 2 1960 Ekpoma 1980 Okija 1999 Obafemi Awolowo Abia State University, Igbinedion University, 3 University, 1962 3 3 1999 Ile-Ife Uturu 1981 Okada Enugu State University of 4 4 , Iwo 2001 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Olabisi Onabanjo University, , Ota 2002 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 5 Ago-Iwoye 1982 5 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Pan-Atlantic University, University of Benin, Benin City 6 6 2002 6 1970 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) 1982 Lagos Lagos State University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 7 Bayero University, Kano 1975 7 Ojo, Lagos 1983 7 Benin City Ladoke Akintola University of American University of 8 1975 8 8 University of Calabar, Calabar Technology, Ogbomoso 1990 Nigeria, Yola 2003 Imo State University, Redeemers University, Ede, 9 , Ilorin 1975 9 1992 9 2005 Owerri Osun State Benue State University, Ajayi Crowther University, 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 10 10 2005 Makurdi 1992 Oyo University of Maiduguri, Delta State University, Al-Hikmah University, 11 11 11 Maiduguri 1975 Abraka 1992 Ilorin 2005 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Adekunle Ajasin University, , Amorji- 12 1975 12 1999 12 2005 Sokoto Akungba - Akoko Nke, Enugu University of Port-Harcourt, , Bingham University, Auta- 13 1975 13 13 2005 Port-Harcourt Anyigba 1999 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Federal University of Tech- Niger-Delta University, 14 14 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 nology, Owerri 1980 Yenagoa 2000 Federal University of Tech- Anambra State University, , 15 1981 2000 15 Enugu 2005 nology, Akure 15 Uli Modibbo Adama University of Bells University of Tech, 16 1981 Kano University of Science 16 2005 Technology, Yola 16 & Technology, Wudil 2000 Ota, Ogun State Federal University of Ebonyi State University, Lead City University, Ibadan, 17 1982 17 2000 17 Oyo State 2005 Technology, Minna Abakaliki Nigerian Defence Academy, Nasarawa State University, , 18 1985 18 2002 18 2005 Kaduna Keffi Igbesa, Ogun State , Wukari 19 University of Abuja, Abuja 1988 19 , 2002 19 2005 Mubi (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa , Crescent University, 20 1988 20 2004 20 2005 University, Bauchi Gombe Abeokuta University of Agriculture, , , Ogume, 21 1988 21 2004 21 2005 Makurdi Kaduna Delta State 22 Federal University of 1988 22 Cross River University of 22 , Mkar 2005 Agriculture, Abeokuta Technology, Calabar 2004 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 23 , 23 2006 Bokkos 2005 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 24 1992 24 Ondo State University of 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 Awka Technology, Okiti Pupa. 2008 Michael Okpara University Ibrahim Babangida University, 25 1992 25 2005 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 2007 of Agriculture, Umudike Lapai, Niger State 26 National Open University of 2002 26 Tai Solarin University of 26 Obong University, Obong 2007 Nigeria, Lagos Education, Ijagun 2005 Ntak Fed. Univ. of Petroleum 27 2007 Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 2006 27 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 Resources, Effurun 27 University, Katsina 28 Federal University, Lokoja, 2011 28 Tansian University, Umunya, 2007 Kogi State 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Anambra State Federal University, Lafia, Kebbi State University of 29 29 2011 29 2006 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 Nasarawa State Science and Technology, Aliero Federal University, Kashere, Wesley University of Science 30 2011 30 Osun State University, 30 2007 Gombe State Osogbo 2006 & Technology, Ondo Federal University, Wukari, , 31 2011 , 2008 31 2007 Taraba State 31 Jalingo Oghara, Delta State Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, , The Achievers University, 32 2011 2009 32 2007 Katsina State 32 Ilorin Owo Federal University, Dutse, African University of Science 33 2011 33 , 33 2007 Jigawa State Sokoto 2009 & Technology, Abuja

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE Year INSTITUTIONS Year INSTITUTIONS Year S/N Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N Est. Federal University, Ndufu- Afe Babalola University, 34 2011 Akwa Ibom State University, 34 2009 Alike, Ebonyi State 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Godfrey Okoye University, 35 2011 Ignatius Ajuru University of 2010 35 2009 Ekiti State 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Federal University, Otuoke, , Nile University of Nigeria, 36 2011 36 36 2009 Bayelsa Gadau 2011 Abuja 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, Northwest University, 37 , 2012 37 Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009 Wudil, Kano State Kano 2012 Federal University, Birnin- , Awka, 38 2013 38 The Technical University, 2012 38 2009 Kebbi, Kebbi Ibadan. Anambra State 39 Federal University, Gusau, 2013 , 39 , Obeama- 39 2013 Asa, Rivers State 2009 Zamfara Kafin Hausa Federal University, Gashua, Ondo State University of , 40 2013 2015 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 Yobe 40 Medical Sciences Adeleke University, Ede, 41 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 Osun State 2011

42 Eastern Palm University, 42 , Abuja 2011 Ogboko 2016 University of Africa, 43 , Omu- 43 Aran, Kwara State 2011 Toru-Orua 2016 Samuel Adegboyega University, 44 2011 44 2016 Ogwa, Edo State , Ilara- 45 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 Evangel University, 46 2012 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gregory University, 47 Uturu, Abia State 2012 McPherson University, Seriki 48 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012 Southwestern University, 49 2012 Okun Owa, Ogun State Augustine, University, 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015 , 2015 Book Title: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES IN 51 Owode, Ogun State , 52 2015 RETIREMENT Mowe, Ogun State Hallmark University, Author: Mbah, Aniekan 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015 Kings University, Ode Omu, 2015 Publisher: Basic Company Ltd. 54 Osun State Michael and Cecilia Ibru 55 2015 Place of Publication: Lagos, Nigeria. Uni., Owhrode, Delta State , 56 2015 Ogun State Year of Publication: 2013 , Ikot 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 Summit University, 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 Edwin Clark University, 2015 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State 60 , 2015 Books wash Umudi, Imo State Anchor University, Ayobo, away from the 61 Lagos State 2016 Arthur Jarvis University, soul the dust of 62 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 2016 Clifford University, Owerrinta, 63 Abia State 2016 everyday life. , Enugu, belcastroagency.com 64 Enugu State 2016 Crown Hill University, 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 Dominican University, 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, 67 Oyo State 2016 Legacy University, Okija, 68 Anambra State 2016

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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 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 3. Bayero University, Kano 16. University of Benin, Benin City 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 19. University of llorin, llorin 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 20. University of Jos, Jos 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 5. Anambra State University, Uli 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 8. Delta State University, Abraka 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 12. Imo State University, Owerri 25. Kwara State University Malete 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 10. Caleb University, Lagos 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 5. Bowen University, Iwo 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 6. Covenant University, Ota 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 16. Madonna University Okija (MSc. only) 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State

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 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed announce to the general public, especially prospective university promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step procedure 8. First site assessment visit for establishing private universities in Nigeria. 9. Finalisation of document 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 10. Second (final) site assessment visit establishment of the university 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 12. Approval by NUC Management 3. Collection of application forms 13. Approval by NUC Board 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 14. Approval by FEC 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant NUC departments Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of Executive Secretary, NUC 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 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo the general public, especially parents and prospective 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja. 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 42) Temple University, Abuja anywhere in Nigeria. 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Nigeria. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria Lagos. 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses 46) University of Education, Winneba , operating anywhere in 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its Nigeria. other campuses in Nigeria 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, any of its other campuses Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study campuses Centre. 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management its other campuses. Academic, Lagos 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko of its other campuses. Campus) 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos other campuses. 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State campuses. 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State any of its other campuses 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos International Professional College of Administration, Science and Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. charges on subscribers. 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. Campus 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria. 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. Nigeria. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. its campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. campuses in Nigeria 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their Nigeria further necessary action. 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Nigeria NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. ANNOUNCER 34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State 35) Open International University, Akure

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This Week’sBirthdays DATE OF NAME BIRTH DEPT. HANSATU PYOCHIABECHI 16 Jan. DAS This is a National Universities LAWRENCE ELUJOBA ELUSAKIN 16 Jan. DAS Commission (NUC) -sponsored television documentary programme MANIFAH ALIYU GALADANCHI 16 Jan. DRI for Nigerian Universities to celebrate FLORENCE UJU OJELI 17 Jan. DIM outstanding researchers, showcase their findings and promote their ONYEWUCHI JUDE-THADDEUS linkage with the industry. ANYANWU 18 Jan. DICT The programme is aired every VICTOR OTIANDEOBU 20 Jan. LO week on: (a) Nigerian Television Authority AHMED ELABOR 20 Jan. DPP (NTA) on MICHEAL OLALEKAN JOSHUA 20 Jan. DPP Mondays 1.30-2.00pm MORAKINYO OMOLANWA 22 Jan. DQA (b) African Independent Television DOROTHY WACHORI BAGU 22 Jan. DMSS (AIT) on Tuesdays 4:30 - 5.00 pm Wishing You Many happy returns! Best Wishes for the week.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY DO YOUR BIT TO MOVE THE COMMISSION TO GREATER HEIGHTS

Dress Well and Earn Respect. Courtesy: Directorate of Management Support Services

Courtesy: Anti-corruption and Transparency Division

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