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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER MONDAY A PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY www.nuc.edu.ng Bulletin th 0795-3089 28 June 2021 Vol. 16 No. 22 FG Approves Five More Federal Varsities ---to upgrade technology varsities resident Muhammadu Also, the establishment of Buhari has approved the National Institute of Technology Echono also disclosed that the Pestablishment of five new ( N I T ) i n A b u j a a n d t w o president approved that four universities specialised in specialized universities in Health, e x i s t i n g U n i v e r s i t i e s o f technology and health to close the huge gap in the doctor-patient ratio as well as in medical research and production of pharmaceutical products. This brings the total number of federal universities to 50 and overall total to 201.

A take-off grant of N4 billion each for the Universities of Technology and N5 billion each for the Universities of Health Science from the funding resources of TETFund has also been approved to ensure early take-off of the institutions.

The Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Education, Arch Sonny Echono who disclosed this on Monday in MuhammaduMuhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Abuja said the president President, Federal Republic of Nigeria a p p r o v e d t w o a d d i t i o n a l Nutrition and Medical Sciences Technology located in Yola, University of Technology in to be located at Azare, Bauchi Akure, and Minna be Jigawa and Akwa Ibom states. State and Ila Orangun, Osun upgraded and equipped. State. in this edition FG Inaugurates Don't Employ UniAbuja, ACCI Committee on Graduates Partner On Research, NRDF Bill without Capacity Building NYSC Pg. 5 Certificate -DG Pg. 4

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H e s a i d , “ T h e t w o n e w g r a d u a t e s f r o m t h e s i x Universities of Technology will While noting that the presidents Universities of Technology, as be established in 2021 while the had promised to establish an well as other exceptional upgrade of the existing four apex National Institute of graduates from reputable Universities of Technology and Technology (NIT) in Abuja with universities within and outside the National Institute of six Satellite Universities of Nigeria,” he said. Technology will come on stream Technology, one in each geo- year.” political zone of the country, he He however noted that the said the objective is to stimulate Federal Ministry of Education The Permanent Secretary said r a p i d t e c h n o l o g i c a l will collaborate with the Federal the specialized universities transformation of the country. Ministries of Health, Science would lay a solid foundation for a n d T e c h n o l o g y , building national preparedness “The Institute shall be patterned Communications and Digital and resilience in anticipation of after similar institutions in E c o n o m y , t h e F C T future challenges in the health Singapore and Malaysia to serve Administration as well as other sector while reducing medical essentially as a postgraduate r e l e v a n t a g e n c i e s a n d tourism to countries like India, centre devoted to research and Institutions to facilitate speedy UAE, , Europe and the innovation, drawing the best actualization of these Projects. USA. FG Inaugurates Committee on NRDF Bill

The Federal Government has and tested lawyers, academics expectations from the outcome of inaugurated the National and industry leaders. your work because the Federal Research and Development “ T h e n a t i o n h a s h i g h Ministry of Education has Foundation (NRDF) executive bill committee, with a charge to propose legislation that will ensure a robust knowledge economy. Inaugurating the 11-man committee in Abuja, Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, said the committee would undertake one of the most important and meaningful assignments on behalf of the ministry and the country as a whole. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Sonny Echono, the minister called on m e m b e r s t o l i v e u p t o expectations in carrying out the assignment, stressing that boosting efforts in research and development would redefine 's path to a knowledge “The task of preparing a draft Executive Bill is not an ordinary Mal. Adamu Adamu job. It requires some of our best Minister of Education

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 02 28th June, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 22 decided to demonstrate that we complete its assignment and and Development Standing h o u s e t h e h i s t o r i c a l l y - produce a report to be considered Committee (RDSC), expressed acknowledged leaders of by the ministry for “transmission delight that the committee would research, being the universities, to Federal Executive Council and churn out good draft proposals who with our polytechnics and e x p e c t e d l y, t h e N a t i o n a l based on experience and vast colleges of education, hold the Assembly, that is to approve the knowledge of members. task of redefining the path of Bill for presidential assent.” The committee's terms of Nigeria's knowledge economy, E x e c u t i v e S e c r e t a r y o f reference include studying the without which we cannot be TETFund, Prof. Suleiman master-plan document for the competitive at the global stage. Bogoro, said the nation's establishment of NRDF in “It is expected that your intellectuals must take up its N i g e r i a w i t h a v i e w t o committee will fashion out the responsibility by promoting understanding its content; legal framework that will define ideas that would fast-track the reviewing the current enabling the place of Research and d e v e l o p m e n t o f N i g e r i a , law on research and development Development (R&D) as the main particularly in the area of with a view to proposing a draft parameter for measuring the research and development. legislation to National Assembly strength and sustainability of our Bogoro said while the military is on the establishment of NRDF, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), f i g h t i n g i n s e c u r i t y a n d proposing areas of cross-cutting which size adds up to nothing politicians are addressing the and cross-sectoral collaboration without injection of knowledge l a r g e r i s s u e s t h r o u g h w i t h r e l e v a n t m i n i s t r i e s , through problem-solving constitutional amendment, departments and agencies research.” intellectuals could chart a path (MDAs), and identifying other The minister said the committee, for the nation. salient issues necessary for the which is chaired by Prof. Auwal overall success of NRDF in B o g o r o , w h o d o u b l e s a s Nigeria. Yadudu, has four weeks to convener of TETFund Research Don't Employ Graduates without NYSC Certificate -DG Director-General National certificate of national service Yo u t h S e r v i c e C o r p , or exemption certificate. Brigadier-General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has asked employers He advised employers to not to employ ex-corps present the NYSC certificates members who do not present of their existing employees to an authentic NYSC certificate the scheme for authentication or exemption certificate. if need be. He spoke in Abuja last week during a legal aid workshop by He said the workshop would the scheme with the theme harness the potentials of corps ' E x a m i n i n g t h e L a w s lawyers for improved legal aid Regulating the Practice of lCT services to indigent members in Nigeria with Particular of the society and to harmonise Reference to Data Protection the operations of the Corps Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim Regulations. DG, NYSC Legal Aid Scheme nationwide. every employer has the duty to He cited the provision of the demand from any graduate a NYSC Act which says that

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 03 28th June, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 22 UniAbuja, ACCI Partner On Research, Capacity Building The has While signing the agreement, this collaboration my total entered into a partnership with t h e V i c e - C h a n c e l l o r , support. I want to make sure t h e A b u j a C h a m b e r o f Professor Abdul-Rasheed that our students benefit Commerce and Industry Na'Allah, said collab- orations t r e m e n d o u s l y f r o m t h e (ACCI) to enhance knowledge between universities and initiative and even more than sharing, promote innovation that and also to ensure that our and capacity building. nation benefits tremendously from its. implementation," T h e M e m o r a n d u m o f Na'AIlah said. Understanding (MoU) which was signed June 18 on the main Speaking earlier, president of campus of the University of ACCI, Dr. AI-Mujitaba A b u j a s t a t e s t h a t t h e Abubakar, represented by the collaboration would be vice president of the Industry, implemented through the Jude Igwe noted that the University Business School, agreement was on a very Internship and Linkages important aspect of the Services (ILS), Centre for economy, adding that it is S I W E S a n d S t u d e n t imperative for business and Employment Scheme (CSSE), educational institutions to Centre for Undergraduate partner to provide skilled

Research (CUR) and Centre Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah workforce for the economy. for Sponsored Projects (CSP) VC, UniAbuja and the ACCl's Business " To p r e p a r e a s k i l l e d Entrepreneurship, Skills and industries were known to have workforce, business and Technology Centre, Dispute driven the economy of the educational institutions must Resolution Centre, Abuja most advanced nations of the partner to preserve our nation's Trade Centre and Policy world, added that it was high competitiveness and economic Advocacy Centre. time educational institutions strength in response to a and business in Nigeria began r a p i d l y c h a n g i n g a n d The areas of collaboration to work together to drive i n c r e a s i n g c o m p e t i t i v e i n c l u d e r e s e a r c h a n d national development. world," Igwe said. development, technology transfer, commercialisation of Professor Na'Allah assured According to him, the MoU, research outputs, training ACCI that the university was when implemented, will not programmes, internship and ready to play its role in only improve the quality of i n d u s t r i a l a t t a c h m e n t accordance with world best education at the disposal of the placements, creating linkages practices to ensure that the students I but also add to the with relevant industries, partnership would have value the students will be mentorship programmes, significant impact on the giving to the society and the research funding and policy Nigerian economy. country when they leave advocacy. school. "I assure you that I will give

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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION NOTICE OF ILLEGAL UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS OF AL-NAHDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA

The attention of the National Universities governments and the private sector to Commission, NUC, has been drawn to the always cross check with the NUC before illegal operation of a so-called Satellite patronizing any institution purporting to Campus of AL-NAHDA University, award degrees in any part of Nigeria to Niamey, in Gusau, avoid embarrassment. purportedly awarding undergraduate For the avoidance of doubt, AL-NAHDA Degrees to unsuspecting Nigerians. International University, Niamey, Gusau Satellite Campus is not known to the The illegal AL-NAHDA Satellite, campus National Universities Commission which is is located adjacent to the Zamfara State the sole regulatory agency for all categories House of Assembly and has a Polaris Bank of degree awarding institutions in Nigeria Account No. 4091289549, through which and any Cross Border Education model payment for its fees in Nigeria are made. operating in Nigeria.

Further investigations by the NUC into the Their activities violate the Education Operation of AL-NAHDA International National Minimum Standards and University revealed that in Niger Republic, Establishment of Institutions Act Cap E3 the University has campuses in Niamey 2004, an act which mandates NUC to close and Maradi. down all unapproved degree-awarding institutions.

The NUC is, by this notice, alerting the Consequently, the Proprietors and general public to the Illegal operations of Promoters of this illegal degree mill are by this institution and wishes to state this notice directed to close down their categorically that all certificates obtained illegal activities within 30 days. They are from it will not be recognized or be also to give the National Universities accepted in Nigeria for the purposes of Commission notice of compliance within NYSC, employment and or further studies. the stated period or be ready to face the consequences of their illegal operations. NUC also wishes to advise state, IBRAHIM USMAN YAKASAI DIRECTOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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FME SAFETY GUIDELINES ON SCHOOL RE-OPENING

• Safe distancing procedures

• Develop and display at schools, simple context-specific reference protocols on day to day actions to be operated in each school.

• Conduct risk assessment with a view to understanding the gaps in the system that can increase the risk of transmission and make recommendations for addressing the gaps

• Safety and hygiene in all stages and phases of the school reopening process, which promotes behaviors that reduce spread, such as school commutes (to and from school traveling), safe distancing, frequent hand washing and the use of facemasks.

• Other guiding frameworks include sensitization and monitoring procedures.

• Ensure adequate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities across the school premises

• Encouraging the use of open spaces for gathering and promoting outdoor activities.

• There should be regular temperature checks For all the visitors coming into the schools using infrared thermometers.

• Establish a staff/students committee for regular surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines.

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T H C E OU VI GHT AND SER NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION Approved Open University and Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria

he National Open (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide, is currently the only approved open university in the Nigerian TUniversity System (NUS). List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria, Twelve 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. University of , Distance Learning Institute. 3. University of Abuja, Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education. 4. , Centre for Distance Learning. 5. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Centre for Distance Learning. 6. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Centre for Distance Learning. 7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre. 8. Distance learning Centre, , Zaria. 9. University Open and Distance Learning and Research Institute. 10. Joseph Ayo Babalola University Centre for Distance Learning. 11. University of Nigeria, Nsukka Centre for Distance and e-Learning. 12. Federal University of Technology Minna, Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning.

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. 10. Second (final) site assessment visit 1. Application in writing stating the intent for the 11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees establishment of the university 12. Approval by NUC Management 2. Interview of prospective proprietors 13. Approval by NUC Board 3. Collection of application forms 14. Approval by FEC 4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents 5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant NUC departments Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL 6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU Executive Secretary, NUC Announcer

MONDAY BULLETIN | A Publication Of The Office Of The Executive Secretary Page 10 28th June, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 22 FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES Year Year Year S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. S/N INSTITUTIONS Est. Modibbo Adama University of Federal University, Wukari, 1 , Ibadan 1948 16 1981 31 2011 Technology, Yola Federal University of Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 17 1982 32 2011 1960 Technology, Minna Obafemi Awolowo Nigerian Defence Academy, Federal University, Dutse, 3 University, 1962 18 1985 33 2011 Ile-Ife 1988 34 Alex Ekwueme University, 2011 4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 19 University of Abuja, Abuja Ndufu Alike, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa 1988 35 2011 5 , Lagos 1962 20 University, Bauchi University of Agriculture, Federal University, Otuoke, University of Benin, 21 1988 36 2011 6 1970 Makurdi Bayelsa Federal University of The Nigeria Police Academy, 7 22 1988 37 2012 Bayero University, 1975 Agriculture, Wudil, 1975 23 , Uyo 1991 38 Federal University, Birnin- 2013 8 , Calabar Kebbi, Kebbi University, Federal University, Gusau, 9 , Ilorin 1975 24 1992 39 2013 Awka Zamfara Michael Okpara University Federal University, Gashua, 10 , Jos 1975 25 1992 40 2013 of Agriculture, Umudike Yobe University of Maiduguri, National Open University of Nigeria Maritine University 11 1975 26 2002 41 2018 Maiduguri Nigeria, Lagos Okerenkoko, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Air Force Institute of 12 1975 27 2007 42 2018 Sokoto Resources, Effurun Technology, Kaduna University of Port-Harcourt, Federal University, Lokoja, Nigerian Army University, 13 1975 28 2011 43 2018 Port-Harcourt Biu 14 Federal University of Tech- 29 Federal University, Lafia, 2011 44 Federal University of Health 2020 nology, Owerri 1980 Sciences, Otukpo, Federal University of Federal University, Kashere, Federal University of 15 1981 30 2011 45 2020 Technology, Akure Agriculture, Zuru, STATE UNIVERSITIES Year INSTITUTIONS Year INSTITUTIONS INSTITUTIONS Year S/N Est. S/N Est. S/N Est. University of Science University, Maitama Sule University, 1 1979 19 2002 37 & Technology, Mubi Kano 2012 , , 2 1980 20 2004 38 The Technical University, 2012 Ekpoma Gombe Ibadan. 3 University, 21 University, University, 1981 2004 39 2013 Uturu Kaduna Kafin Hausa State University of 22 Cross River University of University of 4 1982 Technology, Calabar 2004 2015 Science & Tech, Enugu 40 Medical Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University, University, 5 1982 23 2005 Ago-Iwoye Bokkos 41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016 , Ado-Ekiti. Olusegun Agagu University of Science 6 1982 24 2008 (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) and Technology, , Ondo State. 42 Eastern Palm University, , Ibrahim Babangida University, Ogboko 2016 7 1983 25 2005 Ojo, Lagos Lapai, 43 University of Africa, Ladoke Akintola University of Toru-Orua 2016 8 26 Tai Solarin University of Technology, Ogbomoso 1990 Education, Ijagun 2005 44 2016 University, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University 9 1992 27 2006 Owerri University, Katsina 45 University of 2017 , University Science and Technology, Abeokuta 10 1992 28 2006 Makurdi Damaturu, Yobe State Gombe State University of Science Delta State University, 46 2017 11 29 Kebbi State University of and Technology, Kumo Abraka 1992 2006 Science and Technology, Aliero Zamfara State University, Adekunle Ajasin University, University, 47 2018 12 1999 30 2006 Talata-Mafara Akungba - Akoko Osogbo , Bayelsa Medical University 2019 13 , 2008 48 Anyigba 1999 31 Jalingo Yenagoa, Niger-Delta University, University, Confluence University of Science 2020 14 2000 2009 49 Yenagoa 32 Ilorin and Technology Osara, Kogi State Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University, University of Delta, Agbor, 2000 33 50 2021 15 Ojukwu University, Uli Sokoto 2009 Delta State Kano University of Science 2021 16 2000 34 University, 2010 51 University of Science and & Technology, Wudil Ikot Ikpaden Technology, Ozoro, Delta State 17 , 2000 Ignatius Ajuru University of Dennis Osadebay University, 35 2010 52 2021 Abakaliki Education, Rumuolumeni Asaba, Delta State Nasarawa State University, 2002 University, 18 36 Keffi Gadau 2011

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Year Year Year S/N Est. S/N Est. S/N Est. , Spiritan University, Nneochi, 1 , Ilishan 1999 35 2009 70 2017 Remo Ugwuomu-Nike, Abia State 2 Madonna University, 36 Nile University of Nigeria, 71 Precious Cornerstone University, 2017 Okija 1999 Abuja 2009 Ibadan, Igbinedion University, , 3 1999 37 2009 72 2017 Okada Ipetumodu, Osun State , Iwo 2001 38 , Awka, 73 Atiba University, Oyo, 2017 4 2009 Oyo State , Ota 2002 39 , 74 Eko University of Medical 2017 5 Aba 2009 Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State Pan-Atlantic University, , 6 2002 40 Skyline University, Nigeria 2018 Lagos Evbuobanosa, 2009 75 Kano State Benson Idahosa University, Adeleke University, Ede, 7 2002 41 2011 76 , Kasarami 2019 Benin City Osun State Kaduna State American University of 8 2003 42 , Abuja 2011 77 Dominion University, 2019 Nigeria, Yola Ibadan Oyo State Redeemers University, Ede, 43 , Omu- 78 Trinity University, Laloko 9 2005 Aran, Kwara State 2011 2019 Osun State Ajayi Crowther University, Samuel Adegboyega University, 79 Westland University, Iwo 10 2005 44 Ogwa, Edo State 2011 2019 Oyo Osun State Al-Hikmah University, , Ilara- 11 2005 45 2012 80 Topfaith University, Mkpatak, 2021 Ilorin Mokin, Ondo State Akwa Ibom State , Amorji- Evangel University, 12 2005 46 2012 81 Thomas Adewumi University, 2021 Nke, Enugu Akaeze, Ebonyi State Oko Irese, Kwara State 13 Bingham University, Auta- Gregory University, 2005 47 2012 82 Maranatha University, Mgbidi, 2021 Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State Uturu, Abia State Imo State McPherson University, Seriki 14 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005 48 2012 83 Ave-Maria University, Piyanko, 2021 Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State Nasarawa State , 49 Southwestern University, 15 Enugu 2005 2012 84 Al-Istqama University, Sumaila, 2021 Okun Owa, Ogun State Kano State Bells University of Tech, Augustine, University, 16 2005 50 2015 85 Mudiame University, Irrua, 2021 Ota, Ogun State Ilara, Lagos State Edo State Lead City University, Ibadan, , 17 2005 51 2015 86 Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, 2021 Oyo State Owode, Ogun State , , 18 2005 52 2015 87 Claretian University, Nekede, 2021 Igbesa, Ogun State Mowe, Ogun State Imo State , Wukari Hallmark University, 19 2005 53 2015 88 Karl Kumm University, Vom, 2021 (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.) Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State Plateau State , Kings University, Ode Omu, 89 20 2005 54 2015 Nok University, Kachia, 2021 Abeokuta Osun State Kaduna State , Ogume, Michael and Cecilia Ibru 21 2005 55 2015 90 James Hope University, , 2021 Delta State Uni., Owhrode, Delta State Lagos State , Mkar, , 91 22 2005 56 2015 Maryam Abacha American University 2021 Benue State Ogun State Of Nigeria, Kano, Kano State Joseph Ayo Babalola University, , Ikot 92 23 2006 57 2015 Capital City University, Kano, 2021 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State Kano State Summit University, 93 Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, 24 , Lagos 2007 58 2015 2021 Offa, Kwara State Kwara State Edwin Clark University, 94 25 , Osogbo 2015 University Of Offa, Offa, 2021 2007 59 Kiagbodo, Delta State Kwara State. , Obong 95 Mewar International University 26 2007 60 , 2015 2021 Ntak Umudi, Imo State Nigeria, Masaka, Nasarawa State 96 Edusoko University, Bida, 27 Salem University, Lokoja 61 Anchor University, Ayobo, 2021 2007 Lagos State 2016 Niger State Arthur Jarvis University, 62 2016 97 Philomath University, Kuje, 28 , Umunya, 2007 Akpabuyo, Cross River State 2021 Anambra State Abuja 63 Clifford University, Owerrinta, 2016 Abia State 98 Khadija University, Majia, 2021 29 Veritas University, Abuja 2007 Jigawa State 64 , Enugu, 2016 Enugu State Anan University, Kwall, Wesley University of Science 99 2021 30 2007 Crown Hill University, Plateau State & Technology, Ondo 65 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016 31 , 2007 Dominican University, Oghara, Delta State 66 Ibadan, Oyo State 2016 The , Koladaisi University, Ibadan, 32 2007 67 2016 Owo Oyo State Legacy University, Okija, African University of Science 68 Anambra State 2016 33 & Technology, Abuja 2007 Admiralty University, Ibusa, 2017 Afe Babalola University, 69 Delta State 34 2009 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

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

he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State the general public, especially parents and prospective 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja Tundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative , Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: Abuja. 42) Temple University, Abuja 1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in anywhere in Nigeria. Nigeria. 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos. Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria 46) University of Education, Winneba , 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 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. other campuses in Nigeria 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria. any of its other campuses 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study 8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other Centre. campuses 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management 9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of Academic, Lagos its other campuses. 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko 10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any Campus) of its other campuses. 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos 11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT other campuses. 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State 12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna campuses. 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State 13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with any of its other campuses International Professional College of Administration, Science and 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria. Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos. 16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria` In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its charges on subscribers. campuses in Nigeria. 21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State 23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu Campus 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. 24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 5) West Coast University, Umuahia. Nigeria. 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State 25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. Nigeria. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University. 26) EC-Council University, USA, Lagos Study Centre. 9) L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State. 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 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo

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