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st 0795-3089 1 October, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 40 HME Commends NASU on Dialogue he Minister of Education, Mal. Adamu Adamu has Tcommended the Non- Academic Staff Unions (NASU) of Educational and Associated Institutions for adopting the culture of meaningful dialogue in resolving industrial disputes with government. He said this last Thursday at the opening of a two-day National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the union held at the NAF Conference Centre, .

Represented by the Deputy Director, Industrial Relations, N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s C o m m i s s i o n ( N U C ) , M r. Boniface C. Odum, the Minister s a i d t h a t t h e u n i o n h a d Mal. Adamu Adamu demonstrated remarkable quality Hon. Minister of Education in the peaceful manner its government was not unaware of therefore, implored the union to members conducted themselves some of the major industrial and await the outcome of the ongoing during the recent industrial action. labour relations challenges renegotiations with relevant affecting the education sector. He unions to reposition the education The minister stated that the federal in this edition IPSAS Salvaged NUC, Sussex Varsity Train Public Sector Nigerian Academics on Accounting Pedagogy — AGF Page - 5 Page - 7

EDITORIAL BOARD: Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (Chairman), Mal. Haruna Lawal Ajo (Editor), Mrs. Franca Chukwuonwo, Ogbonnaya Okoronkwo, Miss Bunshak T.S, Francis Azu, Udey Felix, Aja-Nwachukwu Samuel, Sadiq Abubakar

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Rep. of the Hon. Minister of Education, Mr. B. C. Odum (6th right), L-R: ES, OTUWA, Comr. John Odah; NASU National Treasurer, Comr. Hassan Makolo; fmr. NASU Nat. President, Comr. Tar-koh; Rep. of NCCE, Mr. Abelaga; NASU, National President, Comr. Chris O. Ani; Gen. Sec. Prince Peters A. Adeyemi; EVC/CE, Nat. Agency for Sci and Engr. Infrastructure, Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna; Comr. Ladi; Rep. of JAMB, Mrs. Bola Olusade; Ms. Haruna; Rep. of RMR&DC, Mr. Olatubusun collaboration with NASU that sector for effective and efficient He identified the success would add value to the NUS and service delivery. recorded and immeasurable the nation. contributions of the union in He urged the meeting to sustain ensuring lasting peace in Nigerian He appealed to NASU to join the culture of peace, harmony, University System (NUS) as forces with relevant stakeholders constructive criticism and demonstrated in their matured and well-meaning Nigerians to conflict negotiation to avoid participation in the last industrial support the laudable programmes incessant disruption of the action. of the present administration for academic calendar of public development of the system and institutions in . Prof. Rasheed assured the union Nigeria. that NUC under his leadership, The minister appealed to the would favourably be disposed to In his address, NASU President of unions to exercise patience and enter into any workable allow the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to conclude its development plan for the education sector, which would positively impact on the lives of all Nigerian workers.

In his message, the Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed congratulated the leadership and members of the National Executive Council for the opportunity to discuss salient issues affecting the welfare of its members and the development of the nation. Mr. B.C. Odum DD. NUC and rep of the Minister

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review upwardly the budgetary allocation to education sector so as to address the near collapse of infrastructures in various tertiary institutions.

He associated lack of adequate funding to the problem of brain drain, inadequate incentives and motivation of workers as well as students" unrest.

The union leader expressed worries over private universities and their refusal to allow Comrade Chris D. Ani NASU President unionisation, hoping that the Education and Associated at the federal level is a far cry from licences being issued were out of Institutions, Comrade Chris D. the UNESCO recommended 26% genuine concern to improve Ani, urged respective institutions of annual budget or 18% of a access for the number of to stick to the ideals of decent nation's GDP”. candidates seeking university work agenda, promotion of fair education, calling on the Labour Practices, right to free He described the declining government to ensure that private association and show of funding allocation, as unfortunate, universities operate in accordance commitment to the sustenance of citing instances that in 2014, 12% with the constitution of the welfare of workers. of the budget was allocated to country and other extant labour Comrade Ani lamented the education in 2015, 11%, in 2016, laws as well as International inadequate funding of education 8%, in 2017, 6% and in 2018, 7%. Labour Organisation (ILO) that by both federal and state gurantee freedom of association, governments, saying that, “the He called on federal and state right to form and belong to unions budgetary allocation to education governments to have a rethink and as well as collective bargaining. Comrade Ani further appealed to

Cross section of NASU members

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the government to respect the disbursement of the funds to members in federal Universities, Agreement reached with unions, members of the three Non- Polytechnics and Colleges of especially the Joint Health Sector teaching staff unions as soon as Education. Unions (JOHESU). possible. He equally commended the In the same vein, he called on the Governments of Abia, Adamawa, The union, he said, was calling on federal government to address the Bauchi, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, the President to give appropriate issue of peculiarity allowances for Ekiti, Gombe, Imo, Ondo, Osun, directive for the implementation workers in the Polytechnics and Oyo, Plateau, Rivers and Taraba of the Agreement the government Colleges of Education, Teaching States for implementing the reached with the unions and the Hospitals and Research Institutes policy, while appealing to other payment of salaries being owed as well as put an end to the issue of state governments to implement the workers in order to guarantee p a y m e n t o f s a l a r i e s i n the policy in their tertiary industrial peace in the sector, p e r c e n t a g e s t o s t a f f o f institutions without further delay. hoping that ministries of universities. A g r i c u l t u r e , L a b o u r a n d C o m r a d e A n i s e i z e d t h e Employment would act positively Comrade Ani also Commended o p p o r t u n i t y t o e x p r e s s on their promises as contained in the federal government for appreciation to his professional the MoU they signed with inauguration of renegotiation colleagues for his leadership of the JOHESU. committees for Polytechnics and Union and for their dedication and Colleges of Education, while commitment to the union. On the issue of Earned expressing dissatisfaction over Allowances, Comrade Ani the committee's inactivity. He further urged them to maintain c o m m e n d e d t h e f e d e r a l the enviable standards set so far, government for the approval of The union leader restated his assuring members that the Union N8 billion for payment to Non- commendation to the federal leaders would do everything teaching staff in universities, government for the prompt possible to ensure conducive urging the Federal Ministry of implementation of the 65 years working environment and E d u c a t i o n t o f a c i l i t a t e retirement age for NASU sustenance of their welfare.

Representative of the Minister, Mr. Boniface C. Odum (4th right) and Leadership of NASU at the NEC meeting

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IPSAS Salvaged Public Sector Accounting — AGF

One of the speakers, Mr. Adeniran Taofeek from OAGF

The Accountant General of the The workshop was to acquaint the Department in all MDAs. The new Federation (AGF) Alh. Ahmed Bursars with the recent financial organogram was to ensure Idris, FCNA said the decision by reforms in the public sector, transparency and accountability in the Federal Executive Council to adopt the International Public aimed at efficient management the management of government Sector Accounting Standards and effective service delivery. financial resources. (IPSAS) by the three tiers of government in Nigeria had been The AGF said that, to ensure He further stated that the one of the significant steps that effective implementation of the Committee carried out extensive changed the way and manner reform in the Ministries, study of the exiting organograms budgeting, accounting and Departments and Agencies of some MDAs to ascertain the financial reporting were carried (MDAs), including tertiary p e r s o n n e l a n d s y s t e m out in the public sector. institutions, change in the requirements for the paradigm Alh. Idris said this last Tuesday organisational structure of shift. at a two-day workshop organised F i n a n c e a n d A c c o u n t i n g f o r B u r s a r s o f Te r t i a r y Departments was necessary. The results of the exercise, he said, Institutions in Nigeria by the showed that in order to ensure Office of the Accountant General In response to that, he explained smooth transition from the present of the Federation (OAGF) at the that an Inter-Ministerial cash basis to accrual basis N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Committee was set up to review accounting, a new organogram Commission Secretariat, Abuja. the organogram and function of should be in place. F i n a n c e a n d A c c o u n t s

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In addition, the committee other accounting softwares and other accounting records had been reviewed the provisions in the manual processing, aimed at developed and approved for use by budgeting and accounting assisting and guiding public all MDAs. software of government, which finance operators in the operation was the Government Integrated of accrual accounting. The new The AGF therefore, urged that, the F i n a n c i a l M a n a g e m e n t organogram was for the Directors new organogram, functions and Information System (GIFMIS), to and Heads of Finance and formats of books of accounts and ensure its compatibility to the A c c o u n t s , D i v i s i o n s a n d other accounting records should be system. Branches. implemented by all MDAs. This was to ensure standardisation and According to the AGF, the new H e e l a b o r a t e d t h a t t h e uniformity in the discharge of organogram was forwarded to the r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f t h e financial services in respect of Head of the Civil Service of the implementation rested on b udgeting, accounting and Federation (HOCSF) for Directors and Heads of Finance financial reporting across the approval. After intensive review and Accounts to extend the M D A s i n l i n e w i t h t h e and interactions with key operations to Sections, taking into implementation of IPSAS accrual stakeholders, the HOCSF consideration, the size of the basis of Accounting. conveyed approval for the respective MDAs. restructuring of Finance and In his contribution, Mr. Adediran Accounts Department in all He further stated that functions Taofeek from OAGF, enlightened MDAs. had been assigned to the Directors participants on the National Charts and Heads of Finance and of Accounts (NCOA), which he Alh. Idris pointed out that the new Accounts, Divisions and Branches defined as a systematic list of organogram had taken into within the Finance and Accounts accounts used by an entity to consideration, the electronic Departments. Furthermore, define each class of items for transactions through GIFMIS, formats of books of accounts and which money and its equivalence

Cross section of participants at the workshop

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could be spent or received. The provided security, the aim of culture and religion, economic chart being a complete list of NCOA was to allow room for and social affairs, public order and budget and accounting items, comparability, unification and safety etc. also consists of codes which harmonisation of coding. could be represented by numeric, He mentioned Geo code as alphabetic or alpha-numeric According to Mr. Taofeek, NCOA another structure under the symbols. had structures. The administrative NCOA, explaining it as where s t r u c t u r e a s s i g n e d elements of every transaction He said, that the Charts of r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s t o e a c h could be located such as project Accounts (COA) of public sector transaction made whether sites, stressing that there must be entities and its characteristics revenue centred (receipt) or cost physical existence of transaction area, expandable and flexibility, c e n t r e d ( p a y m e n t ) . T h e so that an analysis of government had a unique code used for Economic structure drived the projects is sited in each geo- budgetary and accounting that is financial state by identifying the political zone and the Federal IPSAS cash and accrual basis nature and types of transactions. Capital Territory (FCT). compliant and Government Finance Statistics (GFS) The functional structure The project coordinator, Mr. Compliant. categorised expenditure on what Usman Abubakar, thanked all the items government was spending participating institutions, urging Mr. Taofeek stated that in money on, such as, defence, them to always key into compliance with classification by education, environmental government's financial policies so functions of government which protection, health, recreation, as to avoid wastages. NUC, Sussex Varsity Train Nigerian Academics on Pedagogy The National Universities C o m m i s s i o n ( N U C ) i n conjunction with the University of Sussex, UK has organised a one week intensive professional development course for leaders of teaching and learning in Nigerian Higher education, drawn from Nigerian University System.

The workshop with the theme “ Tr a n s f o r m a t i v e H i g h e r Education Pedagogy and Practice” had resource persons drawn from University of Sussex, Department of Education, which has a proven track record in Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL Executive Secretary, NUC

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development course for leaders education context. The provision and teaching practitioners within was developed as the outcome of a the Nigerian Higher Education detailed process including ongoing sector, which was successfully discussions with the NUC and d e l i v e r e d a n d c a r e f u l l y input around priorities from evaluated. leaders in Nigerian higher education. He said that, the programme was i n t e n d e d t o r e f l e c t o n The course provision was professional experience to developed with attention to the i d e n t i f y k e y i n d i v i d u a l , wider Nigerian context, including institutional and national supporting higher education pedagogic opportunities and teachers in preparing students with Challenges in Higher Education graduate employability and teaching and learning provisions. entrepreneurial skills for the challenges of a competitive job It was also drawn on relevant market. Richard Follette pedagogic insights to support Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor, (International), opportunities for development The Head of Education, University University of Sussex and identify strategic responses to of Sussex, Professor Simon challenges and plan effective Thompson, stated that the course Higher Education Pedagogy. learning approaches for higher delivery modeled Teaching and e d u c a t i o n , d e m o n s t r a t e Learning practice by incorporating The Executive Secretary’s application of understanding of a range of formats that included message at the event was read by issues around creating inclusive tutor delivery; small and large t h e D i r e c t o r, R e s e a r c h , learning environments for diverse Innovation and Information students in terms of gender, Technology, Dr. Suleiman ethnicity and disability as well as Ramon-Yusuf. In his statement, work collaboratively with others Professor Abubakar A. Rasheed focusing on Higher Education mni, FNAL said that over the past pedagogic issues. two years, the University of Sussex, UK and the NUC have The Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor, worked in tandem to develop (International), University of partnership programmes that Sussex, Professor Richard Follett would address Nigerian Higher said that, it was at the request of Education needs. the NUC that a team at the University of Sussex developed a He explained that following specially tailored programme of productive interactions, in training provision to meet the September 2017 the NUC professional needs of Nigerian commissioned the University of university teachers in a Sussex to develop and deliver an demanding and evolving higher Simon Thompson i n t e n s i v e p r o f e s s i o n a l Head of Education, University of Sussex

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group activities and discussion; were supported in developing their self-reflection on practice; peer posters by the course team through feedback; and flipped learning group sessions and individual through advanced preparation of support throughout the training. materials. Course assessment was marked on a pass basis. There was focus on utilising an action-learning approach, Participants at the training whereby course participants i n c l u d e d D e p u t y V i c e - support each other through C h a n c e l l o r s , R e g i s t r a r s , listening and responding to Librarians, Directors of Academic experiences of higher education Planning and Senior Lecturers. t e a c h i n g c h a l l e n g e s i n professional practice. Other resource persons from University of Sussex were made He mentioned that the course was up of Dr. Tamsin Hinton-Smith; assessed by group posters Dr. Rebecca Webb (Lecturer in p r e s e n t a t i o n s , p r e p a r e d Dr. Suleiman Ramon Yusuf Education), Dr Charlotte Morris NUC Director, DRI&IT throughout the course of the (Teaching Fellow in Education), best practices across the Nigerian closing session. Participants were Jackie Grant, (Senior Teaching higher education sector. assigned to groups on the basis of Fellow in Physics) and Tab Betts, role and institution, providing Learning Technologist. Poster foci was based on agreed targeted opportunity to maximise priority areas as identified learning through fostering through training discussions dialogue to share institutional within each group. Participants

Participants at the event

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Page 10 MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Executive Secretary 1st September, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 40 Approved Open Universities CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CANCER and Distance Learning Centres CLINICAL TRIALS in Nigeria The National Universities i. Investigator-initiated, NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION Commission has received a call cancer feasibility studies will be The National Open University of notification from BIO Venture for conducted with funding from Nigeria (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, Global Health (BVGH) under the AC3T study pool. is currently the only approved aegis of the African Access ii. Cancer clinical research open university in the Nigerian Initiative (AAI), for expression of capabilities will be built and University System (NUS). interest in conducting cancer augmented at participating AAI clinical trials (feasibility studies) hospitals. List of approved Distance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Learning Centres in Nigeria iii. Hospitals’ cancer clinical Eleven universities in the Nigerian Developed and led by BVGH, the trial capabilities will be profiled to University System, currently have African Access Initiative is a encourage pharmaceutical and the approval of the National partnership of companies, biotechnology companies to Universities Commission to g o v e r n m e n t s , h e a l t h c a r e conduct cancer clinical trials at operate distance learning centres as follows: providers and non-profit those hospitals. organisations focused on 1. Distance Learning Centre, . addressing Africa growing cancer Interested researchers should crisis by sustainably expanding ensure that the studies proposal 2. Distance Learning Institute, . access to cancer medicines and MUST meet the following t e c h n o l o g i e s , i m p r o v i n g criteria: 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, healthcare infrastructure and . building clinical as well as i. Conducted in Africa by an 4. Centre for Distance Learning, Research and Development (R Africa-based investigator or with University of Maiduguri. &D) capacity. an Africa-based partner 5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile- BVGH launched the African ii. Focus on one or more of Ife. Consortium for Cancer Clinical the most common cancers in 6. Centre for Distance Learning, Trial (AC3T) to foster and African populations Modibbo Adama University of implement cancer clinical trials Technology, Yola. led by investigators in Africa. The iii. Aimed at improving 7. Ladoke Akintola University of project is designed to build African cancer patients’ health Technology Open and Distance clinical and trial capacity as well outcomes Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. as address the cancer data gap in 8. Distance Learning Centre, Africa, while increasing access to iv. Tuition fees and training , Zaria. prioritised cancer diagnostics, materials; 9. Open medicines and quality treatment and Distance Learning and for African cancer patients. For more information, interested Research Institute researchers should visit: 10. Joseph Ayo Babalola AC3T will be implemented https://goo.gl/forms/IXhHBdX University Centre for Distance across three primary initiatives ATEuWt9bC3 to fill the form and Learning that will be conducted in parallel submit directly. 11. University of Nigeria, Nsukka thus: Centre for Distance and e- Learning

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November 22-25, 2018 Songhai Center, Porto-Novo, Benin ORGANIZING SPONSORS University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin International Network on Appropriate Technology (INAT)

Endogenous Knowledge, Appropriate Technology and Innovation: Linking the Past and the Future The 8th International Conference on Appropriate Technology will 1) Promote Knowledge-based Endogenous Development and the diffusion of related innovations to support Appropriate Technology (AT) practice 2) Identify, initiate and combine AT contributions based on both pre-modern and modern knowledge in a manner that is rooted in an appropriate historical perspective 3) Provide a forum for networking on AT solutions for the 21 st century through the recognition, valorization and re-appropriation of locally-grounded knowledge and practices

Background

Locally-grounded and useful knowledge, both tacit and codified, is one of the most reliable bases for long term, sustainable prosperity, Unfortunately, much of this knowledge remains under-recognized and undervalued, with tumkey solutions from elsewhere often being presented as readily available or convenient. At present, large numbers of people in the Global South, particularly in Africa, still lack access to clean water, sanitation, clean energy, reliable food and nutrition, and safe transportation, among other challenges. Yet in those same societies, some people have time-tested, demonstrable approaches to resolving them, while others are engaged in cutting-edge scientific research and technological development.

All of these, to the extent that they are informed by contextually-relevant needs, and priorities represent an endogenous knowledge resource base. However, refining, upgrading, applying and diffusing this knowledge in the form of improved products, services and practices also requires the dissemination of lessons and experiences between similarly motivated actors from a broad cross-section of any given society: In exploring various local challenges together from an Appropriate Technology perspective, we believe that we can contribute to a more plural, multi-centric. equitable, sustainable and ultimately more just global community.

Website

Visit the official 8th ICAT website: http://www.apropriatetech.net

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Language

The official language of the conference will be English

Format of Abstracts, Papers, Posters and Projects Abstracts for full papers, posters and project presentations are being accepted and reviewed. abstracts & full papers will be double-blind peer reviewed. Abstract must be between 200 and 500 words. Please denote paper category (see below) upon abstract submission and indicate if abstract is for full paper and oral presentation, poster or project. submit abstract and papers to www.appropriatetech.net Deadline for Receipt of abstract for full paper, poster and/or project: March 15, 2018 Notification of decision on abstracts for papers, posters & projects: June 1, 2018 Deadline for full papers: July 15, 2018 Notification of decision on papers, posters & projects: Sept 15, 2018

Paper Some Suggested Topi cs categories

Manufacturing, small scale industry, mining and mineral Green Economy processing, socially relevant computing, economics of and Innovation technology, textile technology, recycling, social busi ness, appropriate technology innovation, ecological economics

Hydro power projects, alternative energy systems, renewable Energy enemy, distributed power, rural electrification, solar

Water and Sanitation Water s upply, storage and sanitation, water scarcity, water quality, water stress and recycling, toilets, waste management

Health Indigenous medical technologies, food preparation/ pro cessing , technologies addressing malaria/TB/HIV/AIDS related issues, pharmaceuticals

Construction and Appropriate architecture, appropriate constru ction, Infrastructure appropriate transportation, sustainable building materials

Environment and Environmental impact, irrigation projects, fores try & wildlife, Agriculture agricultural technology, climate change, air quality, remediation of contaminated environments

Education and training, knowledge engineering, knowledge Knowledge and manag ement, community development, indigenous Technology Transfer knowledge, people's science

Policy, Standards Technology policies, technology standards, ethic s, culture, and Ethics quality assurance, responsible wellbeing

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

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GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH 3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES State 5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich State programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities 6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State currently operating Part-time programmes are expected to 7. Enugu State University of Science & comply with the guidelines on programme by programme Technology, Enugu State basis. 8. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State 9. Rivers State University of Science & Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time Technology, Port Harcourt programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State NUC on programme by programme basis. 11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State 12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to 13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time 14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – Akoko, programmes: Ondo State 15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State 16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State 1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Library and physical facilities requirements must be in 18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa line with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards State. (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes; 19. Ladoke Akintola University of Science and 2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the Technology, Ogbomosho approved full-time equivalent must be available in the 20. , Jalingo university, must have earned full accreditation and must 21. , Gombe be run within approved campuses; 22. , Gadau 23. , Molete 3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed 24. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai 20% of total students’ population in the programme; 25. , Kaduna 4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time C. Private Universities equivalent; 1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes 2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State in Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, 3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State Law, Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy 4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State 5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State /Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo Science; State 6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through 7. Wesley University of Science and Technology, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Ondo, Ondo State Part-time programmes must be run within approved 8. , Osogbo campuses of universities where the human and material 9. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State resources for the teaching of the programmes are 10. , Ota, Ogun State 11. , Ilisan-Remo domiciled, i.e. on the main campus of the university; 12. Salem University, Lokoja 7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC 13. Madonna University, Okija accreditation assessment upon maturity of the 14. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji programme; 15. , Enugu 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it 16. , Aba must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied 17. , Igbesa the Resource Verification Requirements. 18. Adeleke University, Ede 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be 19. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 20. , Iwo subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of all parttime programmes must be obtained. Dr. Gidado B. Kumo The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to Director, Academic Planning apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates For: Executive Secretary any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Programmes. Signed Management

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Wukari, 1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1948 16 1981 31 2011 Technology, Yola Taraba State Federal University of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 17 1982 32 2011 1960 Technology, Minna Katsina State Obafemi Awolowo Nigerian Defence Academy, Federal University, Dutse, 3 University, 1962 18 1985 33 2011 Ile-Ife Kaduna Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- 1988 34 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 35 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 20 University, Bauchi Ekiti State University of Agriculture, Federal University, Otuoke, 6 University of Benin, Benin City 21 1988 36 2011 1970 Makurdi Bayelsa Federal University of The Nigeria Police Academy, 7 Bayero University, Kano 22 1988 37 2012 1975 Agriculture, Abeokuta Wudil, Kano State 1975 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 38 Federal University, Birnin- 2013 8 University of Calabar, Calabar Kebbi, Kebbi Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Gusau, 9 , Ilorin 1975 24 1992 39 2013 Awka Zamfara Michael Okpara University Federal University, Gashua, 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 25 1992 40 2013 of Agriculture, Umudike Yobe University of Maiduguri, National Open University of Nigeria Maritine University 11 26 2002 41 Maiduguri 1975 Nigeria, Lagos Okerenkoko, Delta State 2018 12 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, 1975 27 Fed. Univ. of Petroleum 2007 42 Air Force Institute of 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 Federal University of Tech- Federal University, Lafia, 14 1980 29 2011 nology, Owerri Nasarawa State Federal University of Tech- Federal University, Kashere, 15 1981 30 2011 nology, 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 Ambrose Alli University, 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 Gombe State University, 4 20 2004 Bauchi State University, Science & Tech, Enugu 1982 Gombe 36 Gadau 2011 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Kaduna State 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 , 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 Taraba State University, Gombe State University of Science 2000 2008 46 2017 15 Uli 31 Jalingo and Technology, Kumo Kano University of Science Kwara State University, 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. Obong University, Obong , 1 Babcock University, Ilishan 1999 26 2007 51 2015 Remo Ntak Owode, Ogun State Madonna University, , 2 1999 27 Salem University, Lokoja 2007 52 2015 Okija Mowe, Ogun State Igbinedion University, Tansian University, Umunya, Hallmark University, 3 1999 28 2007 2015 Okada Anambra State 53 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State Kings University, Ode Omu, Bowen University, Iwo 2001 29 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 2015 4 54 Osun State Covenant University, Ota Wesley University of Science 2007 55 Michael and Cecilia Ibru 5 2002 30 & Technology, Ondo Uni., Owhrode, Delta State 2015 Pan-Atlantic University, , , 6 2002 31 2007 56 2015 Lagos Oghara, Delta State Ogun State The Achievers University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 32 2007 , Ikot 7 Benin City Owo 57 Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015 Summit University, American University of 33 African University of Science 8 Nigeria, Yola 2003 & Technology, Abuja 2007 58 Offa, Kwara State 2015 Redeemers University, Ede, Afe Babalola University, Edwin Clark University, 9 2005 34 2009 2015 Osun State Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State Ajayi Crowther University, Godfrey Okoye University, , 10 2005 35 2009 60 2015 Oyo Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State Umudi, Imo State Al-Hikmah University, Nile University of Nigeria, Anchor University, Ayobo, 36 2009 61 2016 11 Ilorin 2005 Abuja Lagos State Arthur Jarvis University, Caritas University, Amorji- 37 , 62 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 2016 12 2005 Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009 Nke, Enugu Clifford University, Owerrinta, 63 Abia State 2016 13 Bingham University, Auta- 2005 38 , Awka, 2009 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Anambra State , Enugu, 64 Enugu State 2016 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 39 Rhema University, Obeama- Asa, Rivers State 2009 Crown Hill University, 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 , , 15 Enugu 2005 40 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 Dominican University, 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 Bells University of Tech, Adeleke University, Ede, 16 2005 41 Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Ota, Ogun State Osun State 2011 67 Oyo State 2016 Lead City University, Ibadan, 68 Legacy University, Okija, 2016 17 Oyo State 2005 42 Baze University, Abuja 2011 Anambra State Crawford University, Admiralty University, Ibusa, 2017 18 2005 43 , Omu- 69 Delta State Igbesa, Ogun State Aran, Kwara State 2011 , Wukari Samuel Adegboyega University, 70 Spiritan University, Nneochi, 2017 2005 Abia State 19 (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 Crescent University, , Ilara- 71 Precious Cornerstone University, 2017 20 2005 Ibadan, Oyo State Abeokuta 45 Mokin, Ondo State 2012 Evangel University, 72 PAMO University of Medical 2017 21 , Ogume, 46 2012 Sciences, Portharcourt, River State Delta State 2005 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gregory University, Atiba University, Oyo, 47 73 2017 22 , Mkar 2005 Uturu, Abia State 2012 Oyo State Joseph Ayo Babalola University, McPherson University, Seriki Eko University of Medical 2017 23 2006 48 2012 74 Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State Southwestern University, Skyline University, Nigeria, 49 2012 75 2018 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 Okun Owa, Ogun State Kano State Augustine, University, 25 Fountain University, Osogbo 2007 50 Ilara, Lagos State 2015

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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, Dutsin-ma 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 28. Federal University, Ndufu-alike 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 29. Federal Unversity, Oye-ekiti 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 30. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna 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. Kaduna State University, Kaduna 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 27. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-ode 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 28. Osun State University, Osogbo Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 19. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 20. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 5. Bowen University, Iwo 21. Achievers University, Owo 6. Covenant University, Ota 22. Al-qalam University, Kastina 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 23. Baze University, Abuja 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 24. Bells University of Technology, Ota 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 25. Crawford University, Igbessa 10. Caleb University, Lagos 26. Crescent University, Abeokuta 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 27. Fountain University, Osogbo 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 28. Landmark University, Omu-Aran 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 29. Novena University, Ogume 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 30. Salem University, Lokoja 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 31. Veritas University, Abuja 16. Madonna University, Okija Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng Signed: MANAGEMENT Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to announce 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed university to the general public, especially prospective promoters of private 8. First site assessment visit universities, the fourteen-step procedure for establishing private 9. Finalisation of document universities in Nigeria. 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 Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL NUC departments Executive Secretary, NUC 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU Announcer

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions (Degree Mills)

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 its campuses in Nigeria For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. Nigeria 30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their Nigeria further necessary action. 31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. 32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION 35) Open International University, Akure ANNOUNCER

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