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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER www.nuc.edu.ng MONDAA PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY BulletinY th 0795-3089 18 February, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 07 Life Returns to Campuses as ASUU Suspends Strike t was a huge sigh of relief for negotiation between the union register for the new academic students in the nation’s and government. calendar in most institutions. Ip u b l i c u n i v e r s i t i e s ’ campuses as Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) announced the suspension of its three months industrial action penultimate Thursday ago. This followed a two and half hour meeting and subsequent signing of document between the Federal Government delegation, led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige and his Education counterpart, Malam Adamu Adamu and ASUU in Abuja.

The strike was suspended after the 10th marathon meeting b e t w e e n t h e g o v e r n m e n t delegation and ASUU leaders Dr. Chris Ngige which precipitated a nal Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment/Leader of Government Negotiation Team agreement on a new timelines based on the earlier 2017 Meanwhile, following the strike On its part, the union said it earlier Memorandum of Action, now action, students had been whiling embarked on the indenite strike, regarded as MoA 2019. The away at home for nearly four following non-fullment of 2009 MoA was signed by both parties months causing a disruption to FGN/ASUU Agreement, on 4th which eventually sealed the long their academic programmes and November, even inability of new intakes to in this edition

NUC to Partner NESG on Professor Taura Emerges New VC Review of Education Blueprint Pg. 5 Pg. 7 EDITORIAL BOARD: Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (Chairman), Mal. Haruna Lawal Ajo (Editor), Ogbonnaya Okoronkwo (News Editor), Mrs. Franca Chukwuonwo, Miss Bunshak T.S, Francis Azu, Udey Felix, Aja-Nwachukwu Samuel, Sadiq Abubakar

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2018, and subsequent MoUs, this phase of struggle, it is our 4. S t r e n g t h e n i n g t h e insisting that all those years hope and desire that the Nigerian Consultative Committee of state- g o v e r n m e n t h a v e n o t governments (federal and state) owned Universities (CCSOU) d e m o n s t r a t e d e n o u g h will play the roles expected of inaugurated on Monday, 28th commitment to meet their them in order to make the new January, 2019 to look into the demands. memorandum work.” i s s u e s o f p r o l i f e r a t i o n , underfunding and governance to Professor Ogunyemi explained consistently deliver on its mandate. the MoA contained in the 5. Payment of outstanding document and reached by the Earned Academic Allowances, parties to include: arrears of all eligible staff of the 1. In addition to N20 billion , especially for 2018, the sum of N25 billion would be released in April/May, 2019, after which government w o u l d r e s u m e f u l l implementation of the MoU of 2013. 2. Part-payment of the outstanding arrears of Earned Academic Allowances (EAA); defraying the balance up to 2018 Malam Adamu Adamu Hon. Minister of Education in four tranches within 36 months; and mainstreaming further payments of EAA into the Addressing newsmen after annual budgets, beginning from signing the Memorandum of 2019 budget. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi Action (MoA), the Minister of 3. Presidential Initiative on ASUU President Labour and his Education Continuous Audit (PICA) counterpart jointly expressed verication and the release of the loyal ASUU members whose that “This is going to be a arrears of salary shortfalls at appointments were illegally conclusive and reconciliatory terminated by 7th February, 2019. meeting between Federal 6. Acknowledgement and Government and ASUU. They appreciation of government for both noted that the FGN and facilitating the release of the nal ASUU have unanimously letter of approval for the granting of resolved the eight contentious license to NUPEMCO. issues that prolonged the strike. 7. Visitation to all Federal Universities would commence The ASUU President, Professor tentatively by 11th March, 2019. Biodun Ogunyemi concurred 8. Provision of documented with the Minister on the issues in guidelines on procedures and roles dispute, stating that the of parties in the process of suspension of the strike was n e g o t i a t i n g F G N - A S U U approved at the National Agreement of 2009 which would Executive Council (NEC) commence not later than 18th meeting of the union after Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed February, 2019 and end by Friday, considering offers by the federal ES, NUC 29th March, 2019. government. F e d e r a l U n i v e r s i t y o f Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM), While highlighting the stand of the He said “while we put a close to not later than 15th February, union on the reached agreement, 2019. Page 2 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 11th February, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 06

Professor Ogunyemi noted that Friday, 8th February, 2019. Memorandum of Action. ASUU, the union’s National Executive according to him, shall resume its Committee (NEC) had resolved He, however, warned that suspended strike as the union that the current strike be government must not renege on deems necessary, if the spirit and suspended conditionally with its part of the agreement as the letter of the agreement were not effect from 12:01 a.m. on r e  e c t e d i n t h e 2 0 1 9 adhered to subsequently. NUC to Partner NESG on Review of Education Blueprint The Economic Summit market upon graduation. channeled to areas of needs, Group (NESG) penultimate week leaving the universities in a state of ago visited the Executive T h e E x e c u t i v e S e c r e t a r y infrastructural decit, inadequate Secretary, National Universities bemoaned the infrastructural man-power training and learning Commission (NUC), Professor decay in the universities which resources. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, had widened the gap between the MFR, FNAL, in his ofce, for universities and the industrial Prof. Rasheed stressed that the collaboration in the area of the review of the NUC blueprint on the rapid revitalization of university .

Addressing the delegation, the NUC Scribe said that Nigerian Universities must be revitalized to unleash it potentials as a catalyst for socioeconomic development in Nigeria.He l a u d e d t h e e n v i s a g e d collaboration with the NESG, describing it as the rst of its kind in the several attempt to reform university education in the country. According to him, “there is a missing link between the ES, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed displaying a document and assisted by university system and the the Head, Policy Intellignece, NESG, Mr. Seun Ojo industrial sector and this has over sector, noting that the NUS was NUS was capable of driving the time affected the type of not in shortage of interventions, proposed strategic goals of graduates we produce from our as they have continued to receive revitalization, which, he noted, universities as most of them are funding in terms of grants and covered specialised areas like not employable”. special interventions from Agriculture, Entrepreneurship and Tertiary Education Trust Fund skill development, Engineering, He expressed hope that the (TETFund), Central Bank of Information Technology, amongst collaboration would bridge the N i g e r i a ( C B N ) , P r i v a t e others. NUC, he said, would gap by unravelling the skill- individuals and Philanthropists, forward the recommendation to the needs of the industrial sector the World Bank, as well as government, while on its part t h e r e b y, e m p o w e r i n g t h e Budgetary Allocation from the provide the necessary guidance and Universities to adequately train federal government. He however, monitoring to ensure that the their students to t into the labour noted that such interventions w e r e o f t e n n o t p r o p e r l y Page 3 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 11th February, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 06

recommendations are well Universities has risen from zero two parties synergise, identify implemented. in the last twenty years to 75 and challenges that had over the years still counting. led to graduate unemployment. According to him, the Student He hinted that plans were on Mr. Seun noted that the group was Industrial Work Experience ground to also provide “safety already collaborating with National Scheme (SIWES) programme nets” in form of loan or grants for Institute for Policy and Strategic had outlived its usefulness as students who may secure Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, to seek

R-L: Prof. Rasheed, Mr. Ojo and Tope Toogun most students hardly nd admission into these Private ways of advancing education in p l a c e m e n t d u e t o o v e r Universities whose parents could Nigeria. He assured the Executive subscription to the programme as not afford the fees. This, he said, S e c r e t a r y t h a t a l l c r i t i c a l well as shrinking number of would enable private universities stakeholders will be on brought on industries and lack of proper meets their admission quota, board as they have found them monitoring of SIWES students to which they hardly achieve. critical in the pursuit of a productive ensure they acquired the relevant and result oriented education skills. T h e E x e c u t i v e S e c r e t a r y system. beckoned on the NESG to bring He called for a review of the o n b o a r d t h e E x e c u t i v e To build a knowledge and solution- scheme and for the industrial Secretaries of Tertiary Education driven University, he noted that the sector to fund researches in the Trust Fund (TETFund) and group had trained academics from NUS on areas benecial to them, Industrial Training Fund, to be 26 universities in South Africa on as a way of promoting academic part of the initiative. Entrepreneurship Development in excellence and meeting the Higher Education. aspirations of employers of Responding on behalf of the labour. Chief Executive Ofcer, Head of He however lamented that NESG Policy Intelligence NESG, Mr. collaborated with General Electric Professor Rasheed informed the Seun Ojo expressed gratitude to to host similar training in Nigeria, NESG delegation that the the Executive Secretary for but failed because of lack of commission was making effort to providing the platform for e n a b l i n g p l a t f o r m f o r t h e solve the challenges of access to Captains of Industries and the programme to take-off. He pledged University Education in Nigeria, academics to meet. He stated that t h a t N E S G w a s w i l l i n g t o adding that the number of Private the initiative would enable the

Page 4 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 18th February, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 06 collaborate with the NUC to Education in Nigeria would NUC Directors of Research, ensure that the programme advance the cause of the NUS at Innovation, Information and become a success. large. Technology, Dr. Suleiman Ramon- Yusuf; Executive Secretary’s In a vote of thanks, the Deputy Other stakeholders at the meeting Ofce, Mr. Chris Maiyaki; Executive Secretary appreciated were representative of the NESG International Cooperation and the group for making out time to Policy Commission, Dr. Sani Liaison Services, Mrs. Constance be part of the epoch collaboration Su, Tope Toogun, and NIPPS, Goddy-Nnadi; Open and Distance and hoped that the outcome of the Kemi O. Sijuwade, mni. Education, Dr. Esther Adesina; review of the NUC blueprint on Student Support Services, Dr. rapid revitalization of University Present at the meeting were the Mariam Sali. Professor Taura Emerges New VC Sule Lamido University The Governing Council of Sule Government Area of Jigawa he graduated with the Bachelors of Lamido University (SLU), Kan State. He started his educational Science (B.sc) Physics in 1990; H a u s a , J i g a w a S t a t e h a s career by obtaining the Nigeria M.sc Physics from the Ahmadu appointed Professor Lawan Sani Taura, the new Vice-Chancellor o f t h e U n i v e r s i t y. H i s appointment became effective from December 2018. He replaced Professor Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, whose tenure as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor has elapsed.

Following his appointment, the new Vice-Chancellor last week visited the Executive Secretary, N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL, to familiarise himself with the workings of the ES, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed and the New VC, SLU, Prof. Lawan Sani Taura, Commission and the Nigerian Certicate in Education (NCE) Bello University (ABU) Zaria in University System (NUS). with distinction in 1985 from the 1 9 9 9 , w i t h h i s a r e a o f Gumel Advanced Teachers' specialisation in Solid State Born on 10th June, 1960, the new College, Kano. Physics and a PhD from Bayero Vice-Chancellor, who is a University Kano in 2009 with Professor of Solid State Physics, Thereafter, he proceeded to the specialisation in Computational h a i l s f r o m Ta u r a l o c a l , where Solid State Physics.

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Between 1992 and 1995, metamorphosed to Jigawa State The new Vice-Chancellor has also P r o f e s s o r Ta u r a w a s a n University (now Sule Lamido undertaken several Community Assistant Lecturer in the University) Kan Hausa in 2013. services which include: Chairman, Department of Physics in BUK His current research interest is in Committee for the Recruitment of and rose through the ranks to Computational Solid State Teachers for the Ministry of become a substantive Professor Physics. E d u c a t i o n , S c i e n c e a n d

Profs. Rasheed, Taura (2nd and 3rd right) and Mr. Chris J. Maiyaki (1st left) i n 2 0 1 3 . P r i o r t o t h i s He has successfully assessed one Technology, Jigawa State in appointment as the second candidate for the promotion to December 2018; Patron, Taura Vice-Chancellor of SLU, the rank of a professor in addition Local Government Students Professor Taura was the pioneer to the supervisions of seventy- Association, 2014; Member, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, nine projects/dissertations/ NCCE Accreditation Team in A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f t h e theses at both postgraduate and Integrated Science of All State University. undergraduate levels. College of Education Akure and Best Legacy College of Education, He also served as pioneer Dean, He is a member of Nigerian Ogbomosho in 2010. Professor Faculty of Natural &Applied Association of Mathematical Taura is happily married with Sciences as well as Head, Physics (NAMP) and Nigerian Children. Department of Physics in SLU. Association of Physics (NIP) and He also served as the Provost of also a serving Member of the The Monday Bulletin team wishes the defunct Jigawa State Editorial Board of the Journal of him a successful tenure. College of Remedial and Arts Transactions of the Nigerian Studies (JICORAS) which Association of Mathematical Physics. Page 6 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 18th February, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 06

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES (IJES) A JOURNAL OF CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES , FCT

Editor-in-Chief: Editor: Business Manager: Prof. Michael Adikwu Prof. Sarah O. Anyanwu Dr. Isaiah Ilo +234-09-8821393 +2348036130284 +2348035045482 VC, University of Abuja [email protected] [email protected]

Call for Papers (Volume 1, March, 2019 Edition) The International Journal of Entrepreneurship Studies (IJES) is a peer reviewed Journal. It provides a forum for the dissemination of findings and reports from conceptual, theoretical and empirical research in the field of Entrepreneurship and Allied Studies. The Journal welcomes contributions from academics and policy makers in Entrepreneurship and related issues for economic development in Nigeria, Africa and in the World at large. The Journal is published twice a year, that is, March and November editions.

Preparation of Manuscripts for Submission IJES accepts articles submitted in MS Word only and English Language (UK/USA style). Paper should not be more than 15 pages including references in APA referencing style. Authors are free to present their text in the format that suits their articles in as much as the text follows the Journal text page guidelines. All manuscripts should be in 1.5cm line spacing, margins should be one inch (2.5cm) at the top, bottom and side of the page. Font size should be 12 point and font style should be Times New Roman. All papers submitted must bear the name (s) and the title (s) of the author (s), institutional affiliation (s) and address for correspondence, including telephone (s) and email details.

Submission and Assessment/Publication Fee Payment is subdivided into Peer review fee of N5000 (Five Thousand Naira) and Publication fee of N15000 (Fifteen Thousand Naira). The Peer review fee is paid and evidence submitted with the manuscript while the Publication fee is paid upon the acceptance of manuscript for publication and evidence of payment should accomplish the submission of the corrected manuscript for publication. Authors are expected to make direct cash deposit or make electric fund transfer to Account Name uniabuja Centre for Entrepreneurship Account Number: 2011987031 First Bank.

All Manuscripts should be sent to the following email: [email protected]

Editorial Board: Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Michael Adikwu Editor: Prof. Sarah O. Anyanwu Editorial Advisers: Prof. V. M. Sylvester (Abuja), Prof. J. Ojobo (Abuja), Prof. P. B. Madoiki (Abuja), Prof. С.G.O Nzelibe (Abuja), Prof. T.С Ogwueleka (Abuja), Prof. E. A. Aiyedun (Abuja), Prof. O. E Akpoyomare (Lagos), Prof. E.O Oni (Minna), Prof. S. M Sabo (Kano), Prof. M. Boolaky (England), Prof. T. Akande (NISER), Prof. J. Mitra (UK), Prof. P. K. Ahmad (Malaysia), Prof. Okan Akcay (USA), Prof. J. Araujo (Brazil), Prof. С. O. Williams (UK), Prof. L. Warren (New Zealand), Prof. Kari M. Vesala (Finland), Prof. Susan Marlow (UK), Prof. G.T. Solomon (USA), Prof. H. B. Stephenson (USA), Prof. S. Hirashima (Japan) Business Manager: Dr. Isaiah Ilo

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HIGH COMMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Cel/Nos: (234) - 703-150-4050 NO.7 Casablanca Street Nairobi Street Cel/No. (234) 803 960 7775 Off Aminu Kano Crescent E-mail: hcabu;[email protected] Off Parakou Crescent, Wuse II Website: http:l7foreign.gov.ttjhcabuja Abuja, F.C.T NIGERIA 24th December 2018 The Executive Secretary National Universities Commission Attn., Mrs. Constance N. Goddy-Nnadi N° 26, Aguiyi lronsi Street Maitama District Abuja.

Dear Madam

Subject: Recruitment of Qualified Persons to Fill Positions at the University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus Trinidad and Tobago I should be grateful if the attached advertisements and further particulars could be brought to the attention of all persons likely to be interested, on behalf of The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. The posts to be advertised are: 1. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Chemical Engineering 5. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Marketing (2 Posts) Department of Management Studies Department of Chemical Engineering Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Social Sciences The University of the West Indies The University of the West Indies St. Augustine St. Augustine 2. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Immunology Department of Parachemical Sciences Faculty of Medical Sciences 6. Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Removable The University of the West Indies Prosthodontics St. Augustine School of Dentistry 3. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Public Health & Primary Care Faculty of Medical Sciences Department of Para clinical Sciences The University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences The University of the West Indies St. Augustine St. Augustine 4. Senior Lecturer Lecturer in Haematology 7. Computer Programmer/IT Specialist Department of Paraclinical Sciences Seismic Research Centre Faculty of Medical Sciences The University of the West Indies The University of the West Indies St. Augustine St. Augustine In this regard, kindly note that the deadline date for submission of all applications is 13th January 2019. Should you require further clarification please do not hesitate to contact this Mission. Sincerely, f/High Commissioner

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RUN/REG/HR/CORRSP-OUT/18/VOL.IV/573 28th August, 2018

The Registrar University of Ilorln Ilorin Kwara State.

DISMISSAL: DR. ALABA JOHN FALADE,

Please recall our letter Ref. No. RUNjREGjSSPFj262j134 dated 19th July, 2018 and your letter Ref. No. UIL/SSE/PF/4331 dated 20th July, 2018 on Dr. John Alaba Falade.

I write to inform you that Council at its 52nd Statutory Meeting held on Thursday, 16th August, 2018 approved the recommendation of the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee to dismiss Dr. John Alaba Falade, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physical Sciences, Redeemer's University from its services with effect from 20th August, 2018.

Our investigations revealed that while he was on full time employment in Redeemer's University, he was also on full time employment at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin and on Sabbatical Leave at , omu-Aran, Kwara State.

This was contrary to the regulations governing the appointment of staff in our University.

The above is for your information and necessary action.

With regards,

Olukayode E. Akindele Registrar

cc: Vice-Chancellor Executive Secretary, NUC Secretary General (AVCNU)

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RUN/REG/HR/CORRSP-OUT /18/VOL.IV /574 28th August, 2018

The Registrar Landmark University Omu-Aran Kwara State.

DISMISSAL: DR. ALABA JOHN FALADE,

Please recall our letter ref: RUN/REG/SSPF/262/134 dated 19th July, 2018 and your letter dated 24th July, 2018 on Dr. John Alaba Falade.

I write to inform you that Council at its 52nd Statutory Meeting held on Thursday, 16th August, 2018 approved the recommendation of the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee to dismiss Dr. John Alaba Falade, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physical Sciences, Redeemer's University from its services with effect from 20th August, 2018.

Our investigations revealed that while he was on full.time employment in Redeemer's University, he was also on full time employment at the University of llorln, IIorin and on Sabbatical Leave at Landmark University, Ornu-Aran, Kwara State.

This was contrary to the regulations governing the' appointment of staff in our University.

The above is for your information and necessary action.

With regards,

Olukayode E. Akindele Registrar

cc: Vice-Chancellor Executive Secretary, NUC Secretary General (AVCNU)

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RE: SCHOLARSHIP N T H C E OU VI PROGRAMME OF GHT AND SER TURKISH GOVERNMENT NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION The National Universities Commission is Approved Open Universities and in receipt of a letter, Ref. 330.04/19/01 Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria dated 02 January, 2019, from the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, Abuja notifying he National Open the Commission of the Scholarship (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, is currently the only Programme of the Turkish Government. T approved open university in the Nigerian University The Programme is aimed at further System (NUS). strengthening the bond between Nigeria and Turkey. List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria Eleven universities in the Nigerian University System, currently have the approval of the National Consequently, I am to inform all Vice Universities Commission to operate distance learning Chancellors that the application process centres as follows: for the Scholarship Programme will commence from 15th January to 20th 1. Distance Learning Centre, . 2. Distance Learning Institute, . February 2019, while oral interviews 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing would be conducted in April-May, 2019. Education, University of Abuja. The results would be announced in July, 4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of 2019. Maiduguri. 5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. I am to also implore the Vice-Chancellors 6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama to widely circulate and publicise the University of Technology, Yola. Scholarship Programme in their 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open respective Universities, for the benet of and Distance Learning Centre. 8. Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello stakeholders. University, Zaria. 9. Open and Distance For additional information on Scholarship Learning and Research Institute Calendar the application, kindly visit 10. Joseph Ayo Babalola University Centre for www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr Distance Learning 11. University of Nigeria, Nsukka Centre for Distance and e-Learning

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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. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to 13. , Amasoma, Bayelsa State enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the 14. 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, 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. , 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. , Osogbo all parttime programmes must be obtained. The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to Dr. Gidado Kumo apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates Director, Academic Planning any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich For: Executive Secretary Programmes. Signed Management

Page 15 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 18th February, 2019 Vol. 14 No. 06 LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Wukari, 1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1948 16 1981 31 2011 Technology, Yola Taraba State Federal University of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 17 1982 32 2011 1960 Technology, Minna Katsina State Obafemi Awolowo Nigerian Defence Academy, Federal University, Dutse, 3 University, 1962 18 1985 33 2011 Ile-Ife Kaduna Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- 1988 34 2011 4 , Zaria 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 35 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 20 University, Bauchi Ekiti State University of Agriculture, Federal University, Otuoke, University of Benin, Benin City 21 1988 36 2011 6 1970 Makurdi Bayelsa Federal University of The Nigeria Police Academy, 7 22 1988 37 2012 Bayero University, Kano 1975 Agriculture, Abeokuta Wudil, Kano State 1975 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 38 Federal University, Birnin- 2013 8 University of Calabar, Calabar Kebbi, Kebbi Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Gusau, 9 University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975 24 1992 39 2013 Awka Zamfara Michael Okpara University Federal University, Gashua, 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 25 1992 40 2013 of Agriculture, Umudike Yobe , National Open University of Nigeria Maritine University 11 1975 26 2002 41 2018 Maiduguri Nigeria, Lagos Okerenkoko, Delta State Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Air Force Institute of 12 1975 27 2007 42 2018 Sokoto Resources, Effurun Technology, Kaduna University of Port-Harcourt, Federal University, Lokoja, Nigerian Army University, 13 1975 28 2011 43 2018 Port-Harcourt Kogi State Biu 14 Federal University of Tech- 29 Federal University, Lafia, 2011 nology, Owerri 1980 Nasarawa State Federal University of Federal University, Kashere, 15 1981 30 2011 Technology, Akure Gombe State STATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Rivers State University of Science Ebonyi State University, 1 1979 17 2000 33 , & Technology, Port Harcourt Abakaliki Sokoto 2009 Nasarawa State University, 2 , 1980 18 2002 Akwa Ibom State University, Ekpoma Keffi 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 Abia State University, 19 , 3 1981 2002 Ignatius Ajuru University of 2010 Uturu Mubi 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Enugu State University of , 4 20 2004 , Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Gombe 36 Gadau 2011 Olabisi Onabanjo University, , 5 1982 21 2004 Maitama Sule University, Ago-Iwoye Kaduna 37 2012 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Cross River University of Kano 6 1982 22 2004 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) Technology, Calabar 38 The Technical University, 2012 Lagos State University, , Ibadan. 7 23 Ojo, Lagos 1983 Bokkos 2005 Sule Lamido University, 39 2013 Ladoke Akintola University of Ondo State University of Kafin Hausa 8 1990 24 2008 Technology, Ogbomoso Technology, Okiti Pupa. Ondo State University of 2015 Imo State University, Ibrahim Babangida University, 40 9 1992 25 2005 Medical Sciences Owerri Lapai, Niger State Benue State University, Tai Solarin University of 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 10 1992 26 2005 Makurdi Education, Ijagun Eastern Palm University, Delta State University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua 42 11 1992 27 2006 Ogboko 2016 Abraka University, Katsina University of Africa, Adekunle Ajasin University, 43 12 1999 Toru-Orua 2016 Akungba - Akoko 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 , Kebbi State University of 44 2016 13 1999 29 2006 Anyigba Science and Technology, Aliero Niger-Delta University, Osun State University, Moshood Abiola University of 14 30 45 2017 Yenagoa 2000 Osogbo 2006 Science and Technology, Abeokuta Odumegwu Ojukwu University , Gombe State University of Science 2000 2008 46 2017 15 Uli 31 Jalingo and Technology, Kumo Kano University of Science , Zamfara State University, 2000 2009 47 2018 16 & Technology, Wudil 32 Ilorin Talata-Mafara

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES Year Year INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS 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- , Obeama- 13 2005 39 2009 Dominican University, Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Asa, Rivers State 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 Landmark University, Omu- Abia State 17 Oyo State Aran, Kwara State 2011 , 71 Precious Cornerstone University, 2017 18 2005 Samuel Adegboyega University, Ibadan, Oyo State Igbesa, Ogun State 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 , Wukari , Ilara- 72 PAMO University of Medical 2017 19 2005 Sciences, Portharcourt, River State (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 Greenland University, Kasarami 2019 23 2006 49 2012 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Okun Owa, Ogun State Kaduna State Augustine, University, 77 Dominion University, 2019 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015 Ibadan Oyo State , 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 16. University of Benin, Benin City 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 3. Bayero University, Kano 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 19. University of llorin, llorin 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 20. University of Jos, Jos 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 27. Federal University, Lafia 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 28. Federal University, Dutse 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 29. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 5. Anambra State University, Uli 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 8. Delta State University, Abraka 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 25. Kwara State University Malete 12. Imo State University, Owerri 26. Bauchi State University, Gadau 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 27. Yobe State University, Damaturu 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 28. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 5. Bowen University, Iwo 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 6. Covenant University, Ota 16. Madonna University Okija 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 19. Adeleke University, Ede 10. Caleb University, Lagos 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, FNAL 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 Ghana, 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 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos. 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and campuses in Nigeria. charges on subscribers. 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State Campus 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. Nigeria. 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria. 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. 27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of 9) L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State. its campuses in Nigeria 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any campuses in Nigeria certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the Nigeria purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in further necessary action. Nigeria. 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. Nigeria 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 35) Open International University, Akure NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

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This Week’sBirthdays NAME DATE OF BIRTH LAMI UGOCHUKWU 11 February AKINLABI ONIYIDE AKINOLA 11 February JUMMAI JOSPHINE ALABI 12 February SAMUEL ABAH ADIKWU 13 February CHIMEZIE OKPARA 14 February MARIAN NWAKAEGO OHADIUGHA 14 February ONANWENYI ARINZE ANTHONY 15 February NJIDEKA JUSTINA EME 15 February CHIBUIKE NWANKERE 15 February MUSA AHMED AMIN 15 February ABEL ADUGBA 15 February IBRAHIM IRO ALIYU 16 February OSAMUDIAMEN O. OSAYANDE 16 February JOLA-ADE ADEBIYI ADEOLA 17 February JOHN OJONIKO ABBAH 17 February

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