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L-R: Special Assistant to Honourable Minister of State for Education, Mr. Frank Ebeziem; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Louis Edozie; Honourable Minister of State, Power, Works and Housing, Alh. Mustapha Shehuri; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan and Director, Tertiary Education, FME, Mrs. Fatima J. Ahmed he Federal Government is Works and Housing, Honourable by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. set to supply adequate Mustapha Baba Shehuri, made this Folashade Yemi-Esan; Vice- Tpower to the 40 Federal known on Monday, 19 September, Chancellors and Directors of Universities and their Teaching 2016, at a critical stakeholders' Physical Planning of the Hospitals across the country. The consultation with the Honourable universities. The Minister also Minister of State for Power, Minister of Education, represented used the forum to share the

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world. She explained that the programme, would be executed through the PPP within a short time frame of 12-18 months, with the IPP utilising various energy sources such as gas and solar. She expressed hope that, with consistent power supply to these critical and historic educational institutions, their productivity and efficiency, would be significantly enhanced, with the corresponding impact on the quality of their graduates. . Alh. Mustapha Shehuri Honourable Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing Stressing on the benefits of the Project, Mrs. Ogunbiyi said that it Ministry's Energising Education Partnership (PPP) structures put in had been structured in a way to (EE) Programme targeted at place by the Ministry. While enable the IPPs to supply power tertiary institutions. reminding the participants that their to the surrounding rural The Minister explained that the input was paramount to its success, communities. She added that it EE programme was conceived to the Minister appealed to the would promote a decentralised, work with the stakeholders to stakeholders to work as a team to multi-demographic approach to achieve the goal of incremental make the programme a reality. infrastructure delivery in line power supply to the tertiary with the National Rural education sub-sector. The aim, In her remarks, Senior Special Electrification Strategy. The he added, was to find a lasting Assistant (SSA) to the President on public sector would also benefit solution to the power supply Power, Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi, f r o m t h e p r i v a t e s e c t o r challenge in the HEIs.As part of noted the key role that education investments in the project. the Ministry's integral rural plays in achieving the common electrification plan, Hon. Shehuri objective of economic growth and On the critical action plan, the said that the energising education sustainable development in the programme had been designed to serve as a catalyst for rural electrification and development. He reasoned that 'with all universities evenly distributed across the six geo-political zones, the impact of the project would be felt throughout the country.

Hon. Shehuri expressed the hope that the project would provide adequate power supply for the u n i v e r s i t i e s t h r o u g h t h e u t i l i s a t i o n o f o f f - g r i d Independent Power Projects (IPPs) and Public Private Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi Senior Special Assistant to theSSA President to the on PowerPresident disclosed

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campus. According to her, the exercise would be jointly undertaken by competent staff of the universities with the team tasked with conducting the energy demand study to ensure continuous power supply for the duration of the study. Other vital issues raised include, the need for regular supply of diesel to power the generators within the period, to allow the energy audit team access to various distribution entry points, adequate land site Ibrahim Usman Yakasai and relevant documents. Director, Information and Public Relations, NUC, representative of the Executive Secretary At the end of the interaction, that the project would involve the ensure that the IPP construction stakeholders agreed on need for installation, operation and team complied with environmental effective partnership among the maintenance of the power plants safety standards and the terms of collaborating sectors. for a period of 10 years. During the embedded generation license. this period, there would be The Executive Secretary of NUC adequate and constant power Based on the requirements and was represented by the Director, supply to the universities' central need for success, the Presidential Information and Public Relations, power house, which would in turn Aide said that energy demands Ibrahim Usman Yakasai. provide work experience for their study would be carried out for a students. Government would also minimum of 24 hours on each

Participants at the event

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although, some aspects of the 2009 agreement were currently facing some challenges of implementation, he has, since assuming office as Executive Secretary of the Commission, been engaged in several meaningful consultations with the H o n o u r a b l e M i n i s t e r o f Education, relevant Government Ministries and Agencies as well as other stakeholders in the system, including the university unions, on how to ensure speedy resolutions of all outstanding issues in the 2009 agreements. Prof. Abubakar Rasheed Executive Secretary, NUC Earlier, in a welcome address, he Executive Secretary, definitely impact positively on the President of the Union, Comrade National Universities T lives of all Nigerian workers.” Chris Ani, expressed appreciation Commission (NUC), Professor to the Executive Secretary and Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, The Executive Secretary urged the other heads of institutions and MFR, has appealed to the Non- group to imbibe the culture of agencies where NASU has Academic Staff Union of peace, harmony, constructive branches, for honouring the Educational and Associated criticism and conflict resolution to invitation. He assured them of the Institutions (NASU), to be avoid incessant disruption of the union's determination to partner patient with the Federal academic calendar of Nigerian with government in actualising Government as it is trying to higher institutions. This, he said, the institutions' set objectives. address the challenges of the could be achieved only by Education |Sector. He gave the maintaining the tradition of Comrade Ani called on Federal a d v i c e o n M o n d a y, 1 9 constant consultation with relevant and State Governments to September, 2016, at the opening regulatory agencies and seeking i m p l e m e n t t h e v a r i o u s ceremony of the 2016 National clarification on matters, whenever agreements reached with the Executive Council (NEC) in doubt. He recalled that as a Union such as the issues of short meeting of the Union held at former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero fall in personnel emolument of Ayalla Hotel, Abuja. He said, “it University, Kano, he was involved tertiary institutions, university is my sincere appeal that you in resolving industrial disputes staff schools, payment of exercise more patience to allow arising from the on-going CONTISS 15 migration to staff of the present administration of implementation of the agreements Polytechnics and Colleges of President Muhammadu Buhari, signed by the Federal Government Education, implementation of 65 G C F R , t o c o n c l u d e i t s and university-based unions. years retirement age for NASU development plan for the members, among others, to ensure Education Sector, which would Professor Rasheed observed that industrial harmony. He called on

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Secretaries of National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Dr. Masa' udu Kazaure and National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Professor Bappah Aliyu; Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ish-aq Oloyede; represented by Director, and Administration, Yusuf Lawal, Director-General, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Dr. H.D. Ibrahim; Executive Vice-Chairman, National Agency for Science and Comrade Chris Ani, Engineering Infrastructure President, NASU ( N A S E N I ) , P r o f e s s o r State Governors, who were yet to accountable for bailout funds given Muhammed Sani Haruna. Others pay staff salaries, to do so, in to them. were Director-General, Institute order to cushion the effect of the The President expressed worry of Peace and Conflict Resolution, economic recession. He also over the proposed introduction of Professor Oshita O. Oshita; Vice advised them to curtail excessive Communication Tax, as it would Chancellor, University of Abuja, travels and prioritise state further increase the burden of Professor Michael Adikwu; Chief expenditure to ensure judicious Nigerian workers. Medical Director, University of utilisation of state funds. He Abuja Teaching Hospital, Dr. called on the Federal Government Other heads of parastatals at the Haruna A.S. and the National to hold State Governors meeting were, the Executive Librarian, Professor Lanre Aina.

Some of the dignitaries at the event

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L-R: Prof. Rasheed, middle, flanked by Director Academic Planning, UniAbuja, Dr. Ishaya M. Dagwa, Bursar, Alh. Ahmed El-Yaqub; DVC, (Academics), Prof. Kolawole Adegboyega; Registrar, Mrs. R. H. Swanta; Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Michael Adikwu; DVC Admin., Prof. Sani Mashi; Director, Consultancy Services, Prof. Kabir Mato and Director Development Office, Prof. Otaki Alanana t is in the interest of all of the Institution worked at cross INigerians to have a functional purposes in the past, the Executive D w e l l i n g f u r t h e r o n t h e University of Abuja (UniAbuja) Secretary commended the challenges, the Vice Chancellor that befits the beautiful capital observed team spirit between the said, with the staff being paid city, the Executive Secretary, Vice Chancellor and his team, about 84 per cent of their salaries, N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s urging them to keep it up because, the University was unable to Commission (NUC), Professor he said, “you cannot build a recruit more staff, to improve the Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, university when you do not have a quality of its programmes and MFR, has said. He made the common goal.” s a t i s f y o n e o f t h e k e y observation when he received the accreditation requirements. He Vice Chancellor, Professor Professor Adikwu said his team disclosed that no fewer than 13 Michael Adikwu and members of was at the NUC to congratulate the Second Class Chiefs, a Secondary his Management Team in his Executive Secretary on his School, Police Station and Health office, on Wednesday, 21 appointment and also present some Centre, among others, are September, 2016. challenges facing UniAbuja to the currently on the University's 12, Commission. These include the 000 hectares of land. He therefore Professor Rasheed expressed pending accreditation of a number appealed to the FCT Minister, regret that, in many respects, of its programmes, shortfall in staff Minister of Education and NUC to especially the state of its facilities emoluments, which had hampered come to its aid as the University and infrastructure, UniAbuja was the full payment of staff salaries; could not control the encroachers. far from being the Pride of Abuja. inadequate funding that led to a He, therefore, tasked the large number of abandoned In his response, Professor Management to make the projects and also affected the R a s h e e d e x p l a i n e d t h a t development of the University, in development of the Distance accreditation of programmes was all its ramifications, its key Learning Centre as well as now a system-wide activity to be interest. Recalling how former encroachment on the University's undertaken by NUC, only in May principal officers and staff unions land. and November of every year. He

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Prof. Rasheed and NUC Directors at a roundtable meeting with the University of Abuja delegation

delegation from the ANigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA), led by the President, Professor Stephen Hamafyelto, paid a courtesy call on the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, in his office, on Thursday, 22 September, 2016.

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Federal Government, through the and outside the country and inspect their facilities and level of NUC, to consider its proposal for requested the Commission to preparedness to host the Games. a one-line budget to be allocated prevail on the Federal Government to NUGA sporting activities. to address the matter. On the request for support by the This, he said, had become Federal Government, the expedient with the poor The NUGA President also Executive Secretary promised to performances recorded by informed the NUC Scribe that open up discussions with the Nigerian athletes at many Federal University of Agriculture, H o n o u r a b l e M i n i s t e r o f sporting events, including the Markurdi, was given the rights to Education to consider ways of recent Olympic Games, where the host the Games. The institution had assisting the Games. country's contingent could barely however postponed the Games due scratch out a Bronze medal from to its inability to complete the The NUGA President thanked the the football event, describing it as sporting facilities and hostel Executive Secretary for the unimpressive. He noted that accommodation for the athletes. advice, promising that the NUGA was conceived as a Committee would deliberate on it veritable avenue for discovering Responding, the Executive at the Council level. talents that had represented the Secretary thanked the team for country in the times past and to according the Commission such In the delegation were the also check youth restiveness and honour of conferring with it on a Chairman Technical Committee, divert their minds from social matter that affects students of the Nick Igbokwe; Ist Vice-President, vices on the campuses. Nigerian University System Emeka C. Ogbu; Secretary- (NUS). He expressed regrets that General, Bola Orodele; Treasurer, Professor Hamafyelto told the as a result of postponement of the P r o f e s s o r M . G . Ya k a s a i ; Executive Secretary that despite Games, students are denied the Executive Member, Godwin N. its modest achievements, NUGA opportunity to participate after long Ogbobe and Accreditation had never being captured in period of preparation. The Secretary, Saka O. Gbadamosi. Budget, He stressed that postponement also disrupts the Also present at the meeting were Government needed to assist the university academic calendar. He, the Director of Information and Games Committee to ensure that therefore, advised the visitors to Public Relations, NUC, Ibrahim the objectives of raising athletes initiate a process that would allow Usman Yakasai and Deputy for the country is met. He decried universities bid for the hosting Director, Information, the fact that students had to pay rights, and thereafter encourage Mrs. Adebukola Olatunji. their way to competitions within them through regular visits to

Prof. Rasheed (5th left) with the NUGA delegation

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Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed and Prof. Rasheed, receiving a congratulatory letter from the His Excellency, Governor of , Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, representatives of the Emir of Kano, Alh. Bashir Albasu during his visit to the Commission (middle) and Alh. Muhammad Aliyu (left)

Prof. Rasheed receiving a congratulatory plaque from the Prof. John Igene of the University of Benin and Prof. Rasheed Committee of Directors of Works and Physical Planing of Universities

Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University (KASU), Prof. Rasheed, Pastor (Mrs.) Nkechi S. Aigbo and Auditor-General of Prof. A. B. Ahmed with Prof Rasheed Edo State, Mr. Benard E. Aigbe

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Prof. Rasheed and Founder, Gregory University, Uturu, L-R: Rasheed Abubakar, Dr. Aliyu Mu’azu, Dr. Muhammad T. Adam, Dr. Gregory Ibe Prof. Rasheed, Director, National Teachers Institute (NTI), Prof. Garba Azare; Executive Secretary, NCCE, Prof. Ismail Junaid and Dr. Yakubu Azare

Head of Department, Business Administration, Oduduwa University, Prof. Rasheed with Ona of Abaji, His Eminence, Ipetumodu, Dr. (Mrs) Patience Erigbe; Prof. Rasheed Alh. (Dr.) Adamu Yunusa and Director, Exams and Records, Mrs. Ade Adeyemi

L-R: DG/C.E. NTI, Prof. Garba Azare, Chairman, Christian Care of Prof. Rasheed and Former Permanent Secretary, FME, Widows, the Aged and Orphans, Prof. Deborah Ajakaiye Prof. Nicholas Damachi and Prof. Rasheed

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Prof. Rasheed and Chair, Prof. Rasheed and Vice-Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University, Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Senator Binta Masi Garba Ugwuomu-Nike, Prof. Christian Aneke

L-R: Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka; Prof. Rasheed and Vice-Chancellor, University, Aliero, Prof. Rasheed; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Prof. Gbemisola Prof. Bello Shehu Malami Oke and Director, Academic Planning, Prof. V.O Okoruwa

L-R: Mr. Theophilus Ogbo, Mr. Adewale Bakare, L-R: Staff of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abdulmalik Ado; Chairman of the Panel, Mrs. Florence Asemadahun; Prof. Rasheed, Managing Director, Express Radio, Kano, Alh. Ali Baba-Kusa; Pharm. Muhammed Audu, Alh. Lawal Ajo and Secretary, Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed and Barr Aaron Zamani, during the presentation of the report of the Mahmud Baba-Kusa, during their visit to the Commission Investigative Panel on Madonna University, Okija

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

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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER Approved Open Universities and Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, is currently the only approved open university in the Nigerian University System (NUS) List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria Eight universities in the Nigerian University System, currently have the approval of the National Universities Commission to operate distance learning centres as follows: 1. Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan. 2. Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. 3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, University of Abuja. 4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri. 5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. 6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola and 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. 8. Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING STEPS FOR NEW MEDICAL SCHOOLS, ACCREDITATION ISSUES AND THE NEW MINIMUM BENCHMARK (2015) FOR THE MBBS/BDS PROGRAMMES PROGRAMMES Following several Stakeholders' meetings in the last two years and as a prelude to the formal release of the New Minimum Academic Benchmark (2015), proprietors of Medical and Dental Schools in Nigeria (both current and prospective) are requested to note the following implementing steps including relevant adjustments relating to accreditation of Medical/Dental Schools.

1. From 1st September 2015, both current and prospective proprietors of Medical and Dental Schools should: a. Write a letter to the Executive Secretary stating their intent and provide relevant information as available. b. On receipt, (if NUC has no obvious reasons to disqualify the application), they would be sent a copy of the BMAS for MBBS/BDS and advised firmly to ensure that they are strictly complied with. c. The setting up of medical schools is not an emergency exercise. To this end, prospective proprietors must own and have in place (prior to a request for a Resource Verification), a fully functional and well run tertiary type hospital. In the circumstance of the above not being in place, consideration for an affiliation with a tertiary government-owned institution may be given only when the said university owns a medical institution fully functional with a minimum of 150 beds and a rural health medical unit. (See Appendix 4 of the BMAS). d. A Pre-clinical Accreditation would be expected to take place within two years of a positive Resource Verification. Students can only sit for the second MBBS professional examination (Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry) when they have a successful preclinical accreditation. The preclinical accreditation would, amongst others, concentrate largely on the Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology and Pharmacology and to a lesser extent, Community Health. All evaluated departments must have the minimum requirements in terms of academic staff, non academic staff and laboratory facilities. (See Appendix 3 of the BMAS) e. The Commission has now approved a Clinical Accreditation expected to take place within twelve months of a successful preclinical accreditation. Subsequent to that, a reaccreditation exercise will take place every five years.

2. With respect to established medical schools, (and irrespective of their accreditation status), it should be noted that

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only institutions that (by the deadline of March 20th, 2016) have requested and obtained formal approval from the National Universities Commission for a re-evaluation based on the following considerations would be allowed to admit students into the MBBS/BDS programmes from the 2016/2017 academic year: a. All Medical and Dental schools must have an approved, and appropriately utilized, Clinical Skills/Simulation centre. b. Ensure strict adherence to the proper use of the course system for all approved programmes in Nigerian Universities. The implication of the above is that a particular programme (subject) is taught not only broken into cluster units of 1-4 but also have the components of university supervised examinations. For clarity, current end of posting examinations (practiced by some medical/dental schools) that neither have units allocated nor follow the standards of a University examination, do not conform to the Minimum Academic Standards as established by the National Universities Commission. c. Universities are strongly urged to immediately review their current methods of teaching medical and dental students to include more tutorials, self study group teaching, use of IT in the delivery of courses and simulation/competency based evaluations that must be signed by a lecturer not below the status of a senior lecturer. It must be noted that the confirmation of a successful simulation/competency based evaluation should be a mandatory requirement before the students are eligible to sit for the various professional/sessional examinations 3. Proprietors are urged to note the Essential Component changes of the new curriculum expected to be in use from the 2016/2017 academic session. Details of these changes are available in the New Minimum Academic standards booklet and at the National Universities Commission website. (www.nuc.edu.ng.) Major components include the following: (a) The approval of three alternative models viz; i. A seven year MBBS/BDS programme that encompass a mandatory seamless four-year acquisition of the B.Sc. (Basic Medical Science) with interest in either Anatomy/Physiology/Biochemistry. At the end of seven years, students would have acquired the Bachelor of Basic Medical Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees. In case of the dental programmes, the students would have acquired a degree in Basic Dental Science and Bachelor of Dental Surgery. ii. In order to allow for career change for interested non-medical health professionals, the Commission has also approved a four year programme leading to MBBS/BDS for interested and qualified graduates of Nursing, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy, Image Science, Paramedics, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. It must be noted for such to be considered for admission they must have at the WAEC/NECO levels minimum credit scores in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at one sitting, prior to the admissions for their first degrees. They must also have a good CGPA. iii. Admission into universities based on the current six year programme would be allowed to continue as suitable alternative based on the discretion of the University. iv. It should be noted and emphasized that all the above degrees have the Bachelor appellation as they remain undergraduate programmes.

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Gidado Kumo The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to Director, Academic Standards 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 STATE PRIVATE

Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est.

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

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA FEDERAL STATE PRIVATE Year INSTITUTIONS Year INSTITUTIONS Year S/N Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N Est. Federal University, Dutse, The Achievers University, 33 2011 33 University, 33 2007 Sokoto 2009 Owo 34 Federal University, Ndufu- 2011 University, African University of Science Alike, Ebonyi State 34 Ikot Ikpaden 2010 34 & Technology, Abuja 2007 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ignatius Ajuru University of Afe Babalola University, 35 2011 2010 35 2009 Ekiti State 35 Education, Rumuolumeni Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Federal University, Otuoke, University, Godfrey Okoye University, 36 2011 36 36 2009 Bayelsa Gadau 2011 Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, Northwest University, Nile University of Nigeria, 2012 37 37 2009 Wudil, Kano 2012 Abuja 38 Federal University, Birnin- The Technical University, Oduduwa University, 2013 38 2012 38 2009 Kebbi, Kebbi Ibadan. Ipetumodu, Osun State 39 Federal University, Gusau, 2013 University, 39 2013 39 Paul University, Awka, 2009 Zamfara Kafin Hausa Anambra State Federal University, Gashua, Ondo State University of 40 2013 2015 40 Rhema University, Obeama- Yobe 40 Medical Sciences Asa, Rivers State 2009 Wellspring University, 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 41 Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009 Eastern Palm University, Adeleke University, Ede, 42 42 Ogboko 2016 Osun State 2011 43 University of Africa, 43 Toru-Orua 2016 Baze University, Abuja 2011 44 Landmark University, Omu- Aran, Kwara State 2011 Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State 2011 45 Elizade University, Ilara- Mokin, Ondo State 2012 46 Evangel University, 2012 Akaeze, Ebonyi State 47 Gregory University, Book Title: UNESCO - NIGERIA COOPERATION IN Uturu, Abia State 2012 48 McPherson University, Seriki THE EDUCATION SECTOR 1960-2013 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012 49 Southwestern University, 2012 Okun Owa, Ogun State Author: Victor Benjie Owhotu 50 Augustine, University, Ilara, Lagos State 2015 Publisher: Permanent Delegation of Nigeria to UNESCO 51 Chrisland University, 2015 Owode, Ogun State Place of Publication: Paris, France 52 Christopher University, 2015 Mowe, Ogun State 53 Hallmark University, Year of Publication: 2013 Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015 54 Kings University, Ode Omu, 2015 U N

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List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012: Federal Universities : 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi 3. Bayero University, Kano 16. University of Benin, Benin City 4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 17. University of Calabar, Calabar 5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 19. University of llorin, llorin 7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 20. University of Jos, Jos 8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 21. University of Lagos, Akoka 9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 25. University of Uyo, Uyo 13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State Universities : 1. Abia State University, Uturu 13. Kogi State University, Anyigba 2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 15. Lagos State University, Ojo. 4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 5. Anambra State University, Uli 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island 6. Benue State University, Makurdi 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt 8. Delta State University, Abraka 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina 9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 21. Gombe State University, Gombe 10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil 12. Imo State University, Owerri 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero Private Universities : 1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 10. Caleb University, Lagos 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 5. Bowen University, Iwo 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 6. Covenant University, Ota 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 16. Madonna University Okija (MSc. only) 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng Signed: MANAGEMENT Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to relevant NUC departments announce to the general public, especially prospective 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step report of SCOPU procedure for establishing private universities in Nigeria. 7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the university establishment of the university 8. First site assessment visit 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 9. Finalisation of document 3. Collection of application forms 10. Second (final) site assessment visit 4. Submission of application forms and relevant 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees documents 12. Approval by NUC Management 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in 13. Approval by NUC Board 14. Approval by FEC Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR Executive Secretary, NUC Announcer MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 20 Executive Secretary 26th September, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 38

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

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

MONDAY BULLETIN A Publication of The Office of The Page 21 Executive Secretary 26th August, 2016 Vol. 11 No. 38 This Week’sBirthdays DATE OF NAME BIRTH DEPT. DANLADI ABIMIKU 26 Sept. DFA OLAYEMI DADA 26 Sept. DESO AROME JOSEPH WADA 26 Sept. DQA This is a National Universities THEOPHILUS OGBOR 27 Sept. DQA Commission (NUC) -sponsored EDITH OBIAGELI television documentary programme ACHUGAMONYE 27 Sept. DPSD for Nigerian Universities to celebrate ISRAEL AHAMEFULA IKEBUIRO 27 Sept. DESO outstanding researchers, showcase NSE-ABASI UDOH-NNAH 27 Sept. DSSS their findings and promote their JOYCE EMUAIBHI IWOBHO 28 Sept. DSSS linkage with the industry. OLUFEMI OYELEYE ALOBA 29 Sept. DRI CHINASA NKECHI OKOKO 29 Sept. DFA The programme is aired every NWAKAEGO CHARITY MADU 30 Sept. DAS week on: OLANIKE ABIODUN EZEKIEL 1 Oct. DFA (a) Nigerian Television Authority OLORUNTOMI A.O JULIUS 1 Oct. DMSS ADEBAYO SAADU SULEIMAN 1 Oct. DAS (NTA) on MATTHEW OCHE 1 Oct. DRI Mondays 1.30-2.00pm ISAH IBRAHIM BASHIR 1 Oct. DRI SAIDU KAMAL YAHAYA 1 Oct. DMSS UKAMAKA LAWRENSIA (b) African Independent Television IBEAJAA 2 Oct. DICT (AIT) on PAMELA NDIDIAMAKA Tuesdays 4:30 - 5.00 pm EJIOFOR 3 Oct. DQA CHIBUZO CHIZOBA EBIGBO 3 Oct. DQA Wishing You Many happy returns! Best Wishes for the week.

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