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th 0795-3089 9 July, 2018 Vol. 13 No. 28 Kano Gets First Private University

Perm. Sec. FME, Arch. Sunday Echono, (5th Right); Deputy Gov. Prof. Hafeez Abubakar, (3rd Left); ES NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed, (4th Left); Chairman, Board of Trustees, Gen. (Rtd.) Idris Garba; Proprietor, Skyline University, Mr. Kamal Puri, (5th Left); Rep. of JAMB Registrar, Mrs. Obi (3rd Right); Malam Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (1st Left); Mr. Nitin Anand, (2nd Left); Engr. Muhammed (2nd Right) and Malam Abdullahi Hamza during the Presentation of Certificate of Regisration of Skyline University

he National Universities The Minister of Education, . Commission (NUC), last Malam Adamu Adamu,who TThursday presented a presented the licence said that The Minister who was represented provisional licence to Skyline approval of Skyline University, by the Permanent Secretary, Arch University, Kano, following the was an indication of the Sunday Echono also lauded the approval by the Federal continuous mutual partnership c o n t r i b u t i o n s o f p r i v a t e Executive council at on between the government and the universities in providing access to Wednesday 9th May, 2018. private sector in the provision of university education to the quality university education in growing population in the last 18 in this edition

Pg. 4 Pg. 7 NUC Parleys UNN on its Proposed MBBS Education Deans’ Collaboration with Galilee Institute, Israel Committee Visits NUC EDITORIAL BOARD: Ibrahim Usman Yakasai (Chairman), Mal. Haruna Lawal Ajo (Editor), Miss Bunshak T.S, Yvonne Orekyeh, Nana M. Sani, Udey Felix, Aja-Nwachukwu Samuel, Hadiza Kaigama, Akazue Nony Ebele, Adeleke J. Adeyemi, Eno Ndaeyo Udofa, Sadiq Abubakar

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several other applicants, Nigerian University System therefore, it was expected that towards expanding and providing they would work hard to ensure more access to university the highest standards envisaged education in Nigeria, is highly through the adoption of best appreciated”. practices in order to archive academic excellence in their He added with enthusiasm the new programmes. university was joining the respectable NUS that would after In his remarks, the Executive this ceremony, translate into 42 Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Federal 47 State and 75 Private A d a m u R a s h e e d , Universities, making a total of 164 mni,MFR,FNAL stated that the universities. Commission had been engaged in rigorous processing of several The NUC Scribe said that applications to ensure that the considering the increasing Rep. of Hon. Minster of Education and population of Nigeria and the fact Perm. Sec. FME, Arch Sunday Echono requirements and quality assurance mechanisms were that the future of education in strictly adhered to and met. Nigeria, like the world over, rested years and noted that the on private initiatives, adding that e m e r g e n c e o f p r i v a t e efforts must continue to be made universities in Nigeria had He said that Skyline University, which licence was being in establishing more universities created an environment for to enhance access. healthy competition that presented, had been under stimulated improvement in consideration for a period of three years since 2015, and had He however, warned that quality quality service delivery in the must not be sacrificed on the altar university system. g o n e t h r o u g h s t r i n g e n t assessments leading to the final of access, emphasising that NUC approval by FEC. would continue to beam its He stressed that the provisional searchlight on the university to licence granted Skyline ensure adherence to best practices University was to create room He announced that the university had met the eleven (11) in pursuit of quality university for effective mentoring and education. qualitative growth within the requirements and the fourteen first three years of its operation. (14) steps, for licensing of private universities. During the probationary period, he said, the university would be The last batch of six private attached to an old generation universities were presented with u n i v e r s i t y, t h e B a y e r o licences on Tuesday 19th University, Kano, for academic December, 2017. and administrative mentoring and to be moderated by NUC. The Executive Secretary, appreciated the Proprietor of the M a l a m A d a n u A d a m u , first private university in Kano congratulated the proprietors State, North-West Nigeria who for persevering through the is also the owner of the 28 year t a s k i n g a n d d e m a n d i n g old Skyline University College, processes culminating in the Sharjah Dubai, United Arab cherished approval. Emirates, for the invaluable contributing to university education in Nigeria. “Your He informed them that the Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed university was selected among decision to partner with us in Executive Secretary, NUC Nigeria and invest in the

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development, stating that the state had over seven thousand, eight hundred and forty four thousand (7,844) public primary and Junior secondary schools for foundational education and had a total enrolment of three million, eight hundred and forty (3, 840,000) thousand. This, he said, was an indication of the state’s c o m m i t m e n t t o w a r d s educational development.

Deputy Governor Kano State, Proprietor, Skyline University, Prof. Hafeez Abubakar The high point of the event was Mr. Kamal Puri the presentation of licence to the The Deputy Governor of Kano Proprietor of the university, Mr. licence. He also thanked the State, Prof. Hafeez Abubakar, Kamal Puri, by the Arch. Federal Government for giving t h a n k e d t h e F e d e r a l Echono, Prof. Rasheed NUC, him the opportunity to contribute Government and NUC for and the representative of JAMB to the nation's human capital licensing the university, adding Registrar. development. that it would contribute towards providing access and further In his response, the proprietor Also present at the event were the facilitate rapid development as expressed appreciation to NUC, Director General, National well as putting the state on the describing it as the best Teachers Institute, Prof. Garba w o r l d m a p w i t h f o u r university regulatory body in Dahuwa Azare and members of universities in Kano. the world. the Board of Trustee of Skyline University, led by the chairman He pointed out that Kano State He commended the painstaking and former Military Governor of had continued to prioritise efforts by the Commission in Kano State, Gen. Idris Garba. education as a panacea for ensuring that all criteria were met before the approval of the

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NUC Parleys UNN on its Proposed MBBS Collaboration with Galilee Institute, Israel meeting to discuss the issue.. He emphasised the need for clear guideline in line with regulatory p r o v i s i o n s t o w a r d s t h e commencement of the proposed s p e c i a l m e d i c a l M e d i c a l Programme, so that NUC and the Federal Ministry of Education would not be blamed for any lapses. He cautioned that both parties need to have a clear understanding of the MOU since the collaborating hospitals are not Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed and VC, UNN Prof. Ozumba teaching hospitals or degree- awarding .institutions. As a step towards formalising serve as teaching hospitals for the Memorandum of Agreement interested UNN clinical He assured that NUC was fully in (MoA) and Memorandum of students, on tuition fees of support of the programme, but Understanding (MoU) between twenty thousand dollars stressed on the need for UNN to University of Nigeria Nsukka ($20,000). The proposed special follow the right procedures so as to (UNN) College of Medicine, programme is optional and set the pace for others. He urged and Galilee International interested students would be the collaborating parties to be Management Institute (GIMI) trained for three years, six transparent in the terms and for collaboration with Bnai Zion months at UNN and then conditions of the MoU. Hospital Haifa and Saint Vincent proceed to Israel for two De Paul Hospital, Nazareth both academic sessions as part of He reiterated the need for Nigerian in Israel, the Vice-Chancellor, their medical studies and then Universities to enter into UNN, Prof. Benjamin Ozumba return to Nigeria for the collaborations that would promote led a delegation to the National remaining six months to round the NUS and the nation at large. Universities Commission up the programme. He said that such collaborations (NUC), for professional were necessary as they would guidance and approval for the Welcoming the team, the provide the opportunities to partnership. Executive Secretary, Prof. present Nigerian education sector Abubakar Adamu Rasheed mni, to the rest of the world. The meeting was at the instance MFR, FNAL, stated that the of the Commission to ensure that meeting was to address some The Executive Secretary further proper procedures for such gray areas on the MoA and MoU informed that as part of the partnerships are followed in line between the University's Commission's reforms, the with regulatory provisions of the College of Medicine and those Minister of Education and the Nigerian University System. hospitals in Israel. He informed Executive Secretary NUC held a that the Commission had meeting with Governors of the The College of Medicine was planned for a joint interaction T h i r t y - S i x S t a t e s o f t h e seeking for approval to run a with UNN and the Medical and Federation, to discuss cost sharing special Medical programme in Dental Council (MDCN), but between Nigerian students and collaboration with those the absence of the Council government of which students hospitals in Israel, which would would require a separate loan scheme topped the agenda.,

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ensure that the funds from the programme were properly accounted for and be in line with Nigeria's financial regulations. He used the forum to call on the prospective students to use the knowledge to enrich the university by sharing their experiences with their colleagues and Nigeria at large, advising them to be agents of change.

He also reminded the University to Some NUC Management at the Meeting bear in mind that the collaboration was a symbiotic relationship and as a way of promoting and and the reason for the none was doing the other a favour. sustaining quality education in engagement of two non- the Country. He commended professors from Israel to teach In the same vein, the Deputy the Vice-Chancellor and the students for two years while Executive Secretary, Prof. Chiedu Promoters of the collaboration, in Nigeria. Mafiana requested UNN Vice- stating that the gesture would Chancellor to inform the forum on not only promote the University, The NUC Scribe stated that the the mechanisms put in place for the but also generate more funds for programme would secure assessment of the proposed its development. He stressed the approval for commencement as medical students while in Israel need for equity, justice and soon as the Commission was and the role of relevant fairness in the selection of satisfied with the amendments to professional bodies in the students for the programme and the MoU, emphasising that regulation of the programme. assured that other universities students from the programme planning to go into similar would be awarded UNN The Director, Academic Planning, collaborations would be given Certificate. He however, Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo, restated fair consideration. observed that while perusing the that NUC as a matter of policy, presented MoU, most of the encouraged collaborations, but The Executive Secretary further decisions reached at the last t h a t t h e C o m m i s s i o n ' s informed the meeting that meeting were not affected, apprehension was on the way the though the MoU had been particularly the clause that stated project was being designed, which s t u d i e d b y r e l e v a n t the duration of the proposed might impinge on existing Management staff, decisions programme to be four years government policy which reached were yet to be fully clinical in Nigeria and two years prohibited Nigerian Universities affected. He requested for clinical in Israel. He then from charging fees. clarifications on the partnership advised that all necessary including how the select medical amendments should be made in On the issue of compatibility of students in Israel would be line with the meeting's decisions curriculum, he explained that from assessed by UNN and relevant the document submitted, the draft regulatory bodies during the Professor Rasheed commended curriculum for the two year two-year programme, content of the Vice-Chancellor for his programme in Israel was different the six month programme commitment towards the from what was obtainable in offered on return of the students project, stating that UNN had Nigeria, expressing the fears that from Israel and the nature of the secured additional 40 slots to its the collaborating hospitals in Israel f i n a l e x a m i n a t i o n ; t h e medical quota from MDCN to were not teaching hospitals. He Curriculum to be implemented promote the programme. He however, stated that though the for the two years programme advised the Vice-Chancellor to project had lots of advantages, it

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also had serious challenges to be in the programme, requesting thanked the Executive Secretary addressed. UNN to clarify on how credit and NUC Management taking system had been structured in time to critically study the project, In his comment, the Director, the programme. pledging that UNN would ensure Research Innovation and that the right procedure was being Communication Technology, Dr. In his response, Prof. Ozumba followed. Suleiman Rahmon Yusuf, expressed appreciation to the expressed worries that the Executive Secretary and NUC While addressing some of the proposed medical students may M a n a g e m e n t f o r t h e issues raised by the Commission, not be allowed to get in contact professional support. He said the Provost, College of Medicine, with patients during course of that right from the beginning of UNN, Prof. Ernest Onwasigwe, the programme in Israel, saying the proposal, UNN had been said that since the conception of that detailed information on striving to get the process right, t h e c o l l a b o r a t i o n , U N N teaching medical students in as the institution did not considered NUC as a regulator to Israel should be discussed and encourage and associate with set the standard for the advised that the curriculum failure, adding that UNN programme. should be modelled in line with acknowledged the regulatory best practices. r o l e o f N U C i n t h e He said that while in Israel, collaboration. Nigerian curriculum would be The representative of the adopted for the programme and D i r e c t o r, I n t e r n a t i o n a l On the observation that the the students would be assessed Corporation and Liaison collaborating hospitals in Israel through tests and practicals. He Services, Mrs. Florence are not teaching hospitals, Prof. added that admissions on the Asemadahun advised the Ozumba assured that they were programme would be strictly Commission to contact the of good standards and well through JAMB and would run for Federal Ministry of Foreign equipped for teaching and two academic sessions in the Affairs for guidance on the MoU learning. He further disclosed hospitals in Israel. as required by regulations. She that MDCN had earlier visited also stressed the need for the hospitals and had certified On communication and contacts effective monitoring of students their and quality standards. He of the students with patients in the

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hospitals, he said that most and half years in Nigeria for pre- Israelis understand English He said that the main idea clinical, two years in Israel for language. He explained that behind the programme was not clinical and last six months in arrangements had been made for only to expose students to best Nigeria to enable students take prospective students to take practices but to also have global their final examinations. Hebrew Language as elective visibility. He appealed to NUC course in Nigeria to enhance to approve the request so as to · Amend the Clause in the their understanding of the enable the University admit MoU that approves two non- language, as UNN offers students into the programme Professors from Israel to lecture Hebrew Language in its from the current 2017/2018 the prospective students of the D e p a r t m e n t o f F o r e i g n academic session since firm programme for two years while in Languages. The Provost further foundation had already been laid N i g e r i a , a s p r e - c l i n i c a l pointed out that while in Israel, for the partnership. programme does not require any continuous assessment tests external professors. would be recorded and compiled At the end of the meeting it was along with the final examination resolved that UNN) should · A p p r o v e t h a t t h e that would be conducted in articulate the MoU and the certificate for the programme Nigeria after six months on MoA) to address the following: would be awarded by the UNN. return. · Justification for the fees charged for the programme Other members of the UNN team He said that apart from the showing clear definition of the include the Registrar, Chris training charges of $20,000 sharing formula between UNN Ibgokwe; Director, Academic which included the cost of and the collaborating partners. Planning, Micah Osilike and accommodation, feeding and Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Prof. insurance, would be provided by · The duration of the Hyginus Ezeagwu . the host hospitals in Israel. programme to reflect, first three Education Deans’ Committee Visits NUC The chairman, Committee of Deans of Education in Nigerian Universities (CODENU) Prof. B. N. Atsube and his team paid a Courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed MNI, MFR, FNAL in his office, last Tuesday.

The visit, according to the chairman, was to strengthen the already existing relationship between the Committee and NUC and to also seek for inclusion of its members in the Prof. Rasheed and Chairman CODENU Prof. Atsube B.N final review of the Bench Mark inputs. education and teaching practice Minimum Academic Standard were critical in the overall training (BMAS, which draft was being The chairman stated that of students of education. ''The circulated to universities for education, especially teacher Executive Secretory may wish to

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note that teaching practice is not educationists to accredit universities: comprising 42 just mandatory, but vital to programmes in Faculties of Federal, 47 State and 75 Private, teacher education”, he said. Education during accreditation including Skyline University of e x e r c i s e s i n N i g e r i a n Nigeria, which was the latest, P r o f . A t s u b e s a i d t h a t Universities. He appreciated the being licenced on the day of the previously, students on teaching leadership of the current visit. practice were being given Executive Secretory in his effort stipends and the lecturers were at improving the standard of He explained that accreditation of given some allowances for university education through Education programmes had been a effective participation and accreditation exercises, funding collaborative efforts whereby, supervision, which he said had as well as other interventions. faculties were usually drawn from been stopped. other relevant fields for In his response, the Executive incisiveness, pointing out that the He further lamented the current Secretory expressed delight to exercise was meant to be a peer situation whereby Colleges of h o s t s u c h a r e p u t a b l e review with the intention of Education were not being Committee. He informed the improving on quality. funded for teaching practice by delegation on some of the the Tertiary Education Trust Commission's decisions in The executive Secretory briefed Fund (TETFund), while the shaping the future of Nigeria the meeting that the role of teacher Student Industrial Work Universities. He pointed out that and teaching was gaining new Experience Scheme (SIWES) NUC was committed towards momentum in the 21st century, as from other programmes in expanding access to university students were being exposed to universities received such e d u c a t i o n w i t h o u t several modes of getting support. He therefore, appealed compromising quality and information especially with the to the Executives Secretory to standards. He added that just in technological gadgets at their intervene on the issue to ensure the last few years more private disposals. He urged CODENU and that teaching practice was being universities had been licenced as all educationists to adapt to the s u p p o r t e d b y q u a l i t y part of efforts to expand access. new trends and be prepared to play supervision and participation. a dual role of advising the Prof. Rasheed gave a breakdown Commission and full participation The chairman also noted with of the Nigerian University in curriculum development. concern the composition of non- System which has a total of 164

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Prof. Rasheed pledged to T h e t r a i n i n g a n d n e w He stated that NUC had embarked discuss with the Executive arrangement would require to review the curricula of all the 13 Secretory, TETFund, on their another certification. The disciplines in the NUS as well as drequest for funding. meeting agreed that a proposal mounting new disciplines in areas would be articulated and not covered and germane to the He also assured finally the discussed at appropriate fora for current realities worldwide. Committee that NUC would onward submission to the continue engage them on issues Federal Executive Council He clarified that unlike the earlier relating to new ideas on (FEC) for ratification. practice, the newly reviewed and Education with a view of developed curriculum embedded salvaging the image of In his contribution, the Director, aims, objectives and learning Education graduates. Academic planning, Dr. Gidado outcomes. Bello Kumo gave the explained The Executive Secretory the reasons for the inclusion of Also on the CODENU delegation suggested for review of o t h e r f a c u l t i e s i n t h e were, Prof. A.M. Maisamari, education programmes to accreditation of Education University of Abuja; Prof. Charity consider the possibility of programmes. A. Okonkwo, NOUN; Prof. adopting British model of Sadika Ali Rakum, and Prof. R. taking a degree and extra He said that the idea was to Alabe Adenuga, Olabisi Omobanji training in teaching pedagogy ensure that the products could University, Ago-Iwoye. and teaching practice. compete favourably with their peers globally.

Prof. Rasheed addressing the CODENU delegation

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Allameh Tabataba'I University (ATU) Persian Learning Summer School (2018)

The Persian Learning Summer School at Centre for Teaching Persian to Speaker of Other Languages (CTPSOL) is planned for those who learn Persian as a second/foreign language. This interactive program is for all various levels and helps Students become proficient in Persian by immersing them in a Persian speaking environment for one month.

Who can apply? We are pleased to announce the call for application in CTPSOL's summer program as follows: - All students of the following majors: 1- Persian language and literature, 2- Iranian studies, 3- Middle Eastern studies, 4- Regional studies, 5- History, 6- Or other related fields in humanities. - All other students who has enthusiasm for learning Persian.

Syllabus: On arrival at CTPSOL, students will be given a Placement test so that we can determine their Persian proficiency level and sort them in appropriate levels. During the four-week study, students will receive daily instructions from experienced and qualified teachers who will make sure that all students develop all language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening), and savor Iranian culture and traditions.

Cultural Trips and Activities: Daily trips and activities may include: - Visits to Museums, historical sites – including famous palaces. - Getting familiar with Persian calligraphy, Handmade Arts and Crafts, traditional foods etc. - Meeting with remarkable Persian professors, poets and writers - Traveling on parts of the Silk Road.

Registration: For more information and registration, please visit our web-site Ctpsol.atu.ac.ir and send your documents to [email protected]

Tuition fees: Four – week courses: 600 Euros Included in the price is: - All classes, up to 30 hours per week - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner every day - Evening meals - Excursions, recreation and sightseeing in Tehran and Esfahan - Trip to some famous cities on the ancients Silk Road, including Esfahan, known as “half of the World” Dates: August 1 to September 1 (2018)

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Call for Application for the ISESCO Research Grant for Young Scientists he National Universities Commission (NUC) is required to have excellent knowledge of at in receipt of a call notice from the Islamic least two of African Union’s official TEducational, scientific and Cultural languages (Arabic, French, English and organization (ISESCO), in Rabat, Morocco, inviting Portuguese). suitably qualified teachers from the Nigerian Universities System (NUS) for the ISESCO Research Admission Requirement for Doctoral Grants for Young Scientists. Programme: Candidates must satisfy the following conditions: The Research Grant is for young Scientists under the ?A masters degree in a relevant field from age of 40 in the following scientific areas: PAU or any internationally recognised Nanotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Agricultural University; Biotechnology, frontier areas of Science and ?Certified copies of relevant certificates, Technology, Applied Sciences and Biological transcripts, and national I.D. card and Sciences for Masters and PhD categories respectively. passport personal details page. The value of the research grant is $10,000 USD to be ?A 3 to 4 page research concept note (tentative paid for a period of two years to Researchers who hold a position in Public Sector University or Government title, research questions, objectives, research institute where project is proposed to be significance of the research (etc); ? executed. Women researchers will be given priority. Recommendation letter from 2 Professors; ?Clear coloured passport size photograph Admission Requirements for Masters (2cmx2cm) Programmes: ?Maximum age of 35years for male and Candidates must satisfy the following conditions: 40years for female applicants. ?Undergraduate degree from a recognised ? university, with at least a second class upper N.B Interested Researchers are required to meet the division or its equivalent , in a relevant field ; criteria and submit their projects on the specified ?Certified copies of relevant certificates, research grant application form using the electronic transcripts (from University and high school), version of the form from which can be downloaded national I.D card and passport personal details directly from the ICPSR’s website at: page; http://www.scien4innovation.org/index.php/follow ?Recommendation letters from 2 Professors ships/. ?Clear coloured passport size photograph (2cmx2cm) In addition, universities are to forward their ?Maximum age of 30 years for male and nominees project proposals to the office of the 35years for female applicant. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of ?Candidates may be required to undergo Education while soft copies are to be sent to written/oral examination after pre-selection. [email protected] not later than Monday, 16th ?Candidates for the master in conference July, 2018 for endorsement and onward transmission interpreting and translation programmes are to ISESCO. FG Renames FUNAI as Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike The President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the renaming of Federal University, Ndufu- Alike (FUNAI), as Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. In view of the above, the National Universities Commission wishes to notify all stakeholders in the Education sector, including JAMB, NYSC, TETFund and other relevant agencies as well as the general public, of the change of name of the University. All stakeholders and the general public are to kindly take note of the change of name, to enable proper communication with the university.

Signed Management

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The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations and the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, invite

STUDENTS FROM ALL UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD

to participate in the

10th NELSON MANDELA WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS MOOT COURT COMPETITION,

PALAIS DES NATIONS, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, 15 – 20 July 218

Students from all universities in the world are invited to participate in the prestigious Nelson Mandela, World Human Rights Moot Court Competition in 2018. The years 2018 will not only mark the tenth year in the life of the competition, but it will also be an opportunity to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the 100th birthday of human right icon Nelson Mandela. The final rounds will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva from 15 to 20 July.

Each year undergraduate are masters level students who wish to participate in the competition submit written legal arguments for the opposing sides in a fictional dispute involving some of the burning human rights issues of the day. The terms with the highest scores from each of the five UN regions are then invited to participate in the final oral rounds in the Human Rights Council Chamber in the Palais des Nations. The case is heard by a panel of eminent international jurists, including judges from international tribunals. Many participants have described participation in the moot as the highlight of their studies.

In 2018 the competition will for the first time be presented not only in English, but also in French. In future years the other UN languages, namely Spanish, Chinese, Russia and Arabic, will also be used.

The terms that are selected to the participant in the final rounds in Geneva are expected to cover their own traveling costs as well as accommodation and meals, although limited financial assistance is available.

The last day for submission of memorials is 16 April 2018 More information on the Competition is available at http://www.chr.up.ac.za/worldmant

United Nation

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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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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 . 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. 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho. 8. Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, . NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

Northwest University Kano, Now Yusuf Maitama Sule University The National Universities Commission has been notified of the official change of name of former Northwest University , Kano, to Maitama Sule University, Kano, The Commission therefore, wishes to notify all stakeholders in the Education sector, including Federal and States Ministries of Education, JAMB, NYSC, TETFund and other relevant agencies as well as the general public, of the change which took effect from 2nd August, 2017.

All stakeholders and the general public are to kindly take note of the change of name, to enable proper communication with the university.

Signed Management

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES he National Universities Commission, cognizant of the 12. University, Ojo, Lagos State need to streamline the operations of Part-Time and 13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State TSandwich programmes in Nigerian universities, had 14. University, Uli, Anambra State through a publication in the print media, including the Guardian 15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 2012, placed a 16. University of Technology, Calabar moratorium on admission into Part-Time programmes in 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Nigerian universities. In the publication, the universities were 18. Osun State University, 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. Crescent University, Abeokuta, follow up to this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2. Caleb University, 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, programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or 5. Achievers University, Owo, before15 February, 2013. 6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State 7. Tansian University, 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. University of Calabar, 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. University of Uyo, 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. University of Jos, 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. University, Owerri, Imo State 11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State 12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 7. University 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. 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. Taraba State University, Jalingo university, must have earned full accreditation and must 21. Gombe State University, Gombe be run within approved campuses; 22. University, Gadau 23. University, 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. State University, 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. Fountain University, Osogbo campuses of universities where the human and material 9. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State resources for the teaching of the programmes are 10. Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State 11. Babcock University, 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. Caritas University, Enugu 8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it 16. Rhema University, Aba must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied 17. Crawford University, Igbesa the Resource Verification Requirements. 18. Adeleke University, Ede 9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be 19. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 20. Bowen University, 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. Federal University of Tech- Federal University, Lafia, 1 University of 1948 1981 29 2011 Ibadan, Ibadan 15 nology, Akure Nasarawa State Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Kashere, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 16 1981 30 2011 1960 Technology, Yola Gombe State Obafemi Awolowo Federal University of Federal University, Wukari, 3 University, 1962 17 1982 31 2011 Ile-Ife Technology, Minna Taraba State , 1985 32 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 18 Kaduna Katsina State Federal University, Dutse, 1988 33 2011 5 University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Jigawa State Federal University, Ndufu- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 34 2011 6 University of Benin, Benin City 1970 20 University, Bauchi Alike, Ebonyi State Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, 21 University of Agriculture, 1988 35 2011 7 Bayero University, Kano 1975 Makurdi Ekiti State Federal University of Federal University, Otuoke, 8 1975 22 1988 36 2011 University of Calabar, Calabar Agriculture, Abeokuta Bayelsa 37 The Nigeria Police Academy, 9 University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975 23 University of Uyo, Uyo 1991 Wudil, Kano State 2012 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Federal University, Birnin- 24 1992 38 2013 10 University of Jos, Jos 1975 Awka Kebbi, Kebbi University of Maiduguri, Michael Okpara University 39 Federal University, Gusau, 11 25 1992 2013 Maiduguri 1975 of Agriculture, Umudike Zamfara Federal University, Gashua, 12 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, 1975 26 National Open University of 2002 40 2013 Sokoto Nigeria, Lagos Yobe University of Port-Harcourt, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Nigeria Maritine University 13 1975 27 2007 41 2018 Port-Harcourt Resources, Effurun Okerenkoko, Delta State 14 Federal University of Tech- 28 Federal University, Lokoja, 2011 nology, Owerri 1980 Kogi 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 University, & 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 Adamawa State University, 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, 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, University, Ibadan. 7 23 Ojo, Lagos 1983 Bokkos 2005 Sule Lamido University, 39 2013 Ladoke Akintola University of Ondo State University of Kafin Hausa 8 1990 24 2008 Technology, Ogbomoso Technology, Okiti Pupa. Ondo State University of 2015 Imo State University, University, 40 9 1992 25 2005 Medical Sciences Owerri Lapai, 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, Yobe State University 43 12 1999 Toru-Orua 2016 Akungba - Akoko 28 Damaturu, Yobe State 2006 Kogi State University, Kebbi State University of 44 2016 13 1999 29 2006 University 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 Chrisland University, 1 Babcock University, Ilishan 1999 26 2007 51 2015 Remo Ntak Owode, Ogun State Madonna University, Christopher 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, Western Delta University, Mountain Top University, 6 2002 31 2007 56 2015 Lagos Oghara, Delta State Ogun State The Achievers University, Benson Idahosa University, 2002 32 2007 Ritman University, 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, Hezekiah 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 Oduduwa University, 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 Paul University, Awka, 2009 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Anambra State Coal City University, 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 Renaissance University, Wellspring University, 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 Landmark University, Omu- 69 Delta State Igbesa, Ogun State Aran, Kwara State 2011 Kwararafa University, Wukari Samuel Adegboyega University, 70 Spiritan University, Nneochi, 2017 2005 Abia State 19 (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 Crescent University, Elizade 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 Novena University, Ogume, 46 2012 Sciences, Portharcourt, River State Delta State 2005 Akaeze, Ebonyi State Gregory University, Atiba University, Oyo, 2017 47 73 22 University of Mkar, 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, 49 2012 24 Caleb University, Lagos 2007 Okun Owa, Ogun 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 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 16. Madonna University Okija 2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only) 3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 19. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu 5. Bowen University, Iwo 20. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 6. Covenant University, Ota 21. Achievers University, Owo 7. Igbinedion University, Okada 22. Al-qalam University, Kastina 8. Pan-African University, Lekki 23. Baze University, Abuja 9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State 24. Bells University of Technology, Ota 10. Caleb University, Lagos 25. Crawford University, Igbessa 11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State 26. Crescent University, Abeokuta 12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja 27. Fountain University, Osogbo 13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 28. Landmark University, Omu-Aran 14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only) 29. Novena University, Ogume 15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only) 30. Salem University, Lokoja 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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