Emergence of Private Universities in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
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University Education Finance and Cost Sharing in Nigeria: Considerations for Policy Direction
0 University Education Finance and Cost Sharing in Nigeria: Considerations for Policy Direction 1Maruff A. Oladejo, 2Gbolagade M. Olowo, & 3Tajudeen A. Azees 1Department of Educational Management, University of Lagos, Akoka, 2Department of Educational Foundations, Federal College of Education (Sp), Oyo 3Department of Curriculum & Instructions, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo 0 1 Abstract Higher education in general and university education in particular is an educational investment which brings with it, economic returns both for individuals and society. Hence, its proper funding towards the attainment of its lofty goals should be the collective responsibility of every stakeholders. This paper therefore discussed university education finance and cost sharing in Nigeria. The concepts of higher education and higher education finance were examined, followed by the philosophical and the perspectives of university education in Nigeria. The initiative of private funding of education vis-à-vis Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) was brought to the fore. The paper further examined cost structure and sharing in Nigerian university system. It specifically described cost sharing as a shift in the burden of higher education costs from being borne exclusively or predominately by government, or taxpayers, to being shared with parents and students. Findings showed that Tetfund does not really provide for students directly. As regards students in private universities in Nigeria, and that private sector has never been involved in funding private universities. It was recommended among others that there is the need to re-engineer policies that will ensure effective financial accountability to prevent fiscal failure in Nigerian higher educational institutions, as well as policies which will ensure more effective community and individual participation such that government will be able to relinquish responsibility for maintaining large parts of the education system. -
Percentage of Foreign Students and Staff
Percentage of Foreign Students and Staff S/N University % of Foreign % of Foreign 1. Abia State University, Uturu 3.00 4.00 2. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 0.00 0.87 3. Achievers University, Owo 0.00 0.00 4. Adamawa State University Mubi 1.50 0.50 5. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba 0.01 0.10 6. Adeleke University, Ede 0.00 0.00 7. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State 0.03 0.79 8. African University of Science & 9.00 80.00 Technology, Abuja 9. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 0.21 0.28 10. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan 0.00 0.01 11. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden 0.00 0.00 12. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo 13. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin 0.00 0.00 14. Al-Qalam University, Katsina 0.00 0.00 15. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 0.01 0.20 16. American University of Nigeria, Yola 2.00 10.00 17. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State 0.00 0.00 18. Arthur Javis University Akpabuyo Cross River 0.00 0.00 State 19. Augustine University 0.00 0.00 20. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 38.00 0.42 21. Bayero University, Kano 0.13 0.60 22. Baze University 3.10 2.21 23. Bells University of Technology, Ota 0.00 2.00 24. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 0.36 0.23 25. Benue State University, Makurdi 0.07 0.60 26. Bingham University 0.00 0.00 27. Bowen University, Iwo 0.02 0.00 28. -
CURRICULUM VITAE Name: OSUAGWU, Linus Chukwunenye. Status: Professor & Former Vice Chancellor. Specialization: Business Admi
CURRICULUM VITAE Name: OSUAGWU, Linus Chukwunenye. Status: Professor & Former Vice Chancellor. Specialization: Business Administration/Marketing . Nationality: Nigerian. State of Origin: Imo State of Nigeria (Ihitte-Uboma LGA). Marital status: Married (with two children: 23 years; and 9 years). Contact address: School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria,Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria; Tel: +2348033036440; +2349033069657 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Skype ID: linus.osuagwu; Twitter: @LinusOsuagwu Website: www.aun.edu.ng SCHOOLS ATTENDED WITH DATES: 1. Comm. Sec. School, Onicha Uboma, Ihitte/Uboma, Imo State, Nigeria (1975 - 1981). 2. Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, (1982 - 1987). 3. University of Lagos, Nigeria (1988 - 1989; 1990 - 1997). ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: PhD Business Administration/Marketing (with Distinction), University of Lagos, Nigeria, (1998). M.Sc. Business Administration/Marketing, University of Lagos, Nigeria, (1990). B.Sc. Tech., Second Class Upper Division, in Management Technology (Maritime), Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Nigeria (1987). 1 WORKING EXPERIENCE: 1. Vice Chancellor, Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, Imo State, Nigeria (2017-2018). 2. Professor of Marketing, School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria, Yola (May 2008-Date). 3. Professor of Marketing & Chair of Institutional Review Boar (IRB), American University of Nigeria Yola (2008-Date). 4. Professor of Marketing & Dean, School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria, Yola (May 2013-May 2015). 4. Professor of Marketing & Acting Dean, School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria (January 2013-May 2013) . 5. Professor of Marketing & Chair of Business Administration, Department of Business Administration, School of Business & Entrepreneurship, American University of Nigeria (2008-2013). 6. -
Inadequate Funding As the Bane of Tertiary Education in Nigeria
ISSN: 2276-7762 Submission Date: 15/05/014 Acceptance: 21/07/014 Published: 29/07/014 Inadequate Funding as the Bane of Tertiary Education in Nigeria By Isaac Oluranti Famurewa Greener Journal of Economics and Accountancy ISSN: 2276-7762 Vol. 3 (2), pp. 020-025, July 2014. Research Article Inadequate Funding as the Bane of Tertiary Education in Nigeria Isaac Oluranti Famurewa Department of Economics, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Email: [email protected] ABSTRACT History and growth of the University system started in 1948 with establishment of the University College Ibadan (now University of Ibadan) by the British Colonial Masters. Overtime, this has grown into a three tier of system consisting of Federal, State and Private Universities. Each tier is financing its own established institutions. The last strike by Academic staff of public schools in Nigeria (Federal and State) when they were agitating for government’s positive action on inadequate funding of higher Institutions is a reference point. These kinds of strikes had adversely affected the standard of education in Nigeria to the extent that none of Nigeria’s higher institution is ranked among the first seven institutions in Africa. Based on past experience in this country, several efforts of the Federal Government to address this issue have not yielded any progressive result. It is certain that our tertiary Institutions need to raise funds to supplement government funding, and not only this, there is need for proper monitoring of how such funds are being used judiciously because of the corrupt nature of some of our officials in the African continent, most especially Nigeria. -
2.0.00 List of Univertities and Other Degree Awarding Institutions In
7 CHAPTER TWO S/N FEDERAL UNVERSITIES NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF INSTITUTIONS (ABBREVIATIONS) 2.0.00 LIST OF UNIVERTITIES AND OTHER DEGREE AWARDING 9. FED-GASHUA Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA 10. FED-GUSAU Federal University, Gusau, Listed below, are the Federal Universities, State and other Degree Awarding Zamfara State institutions in Nigeria. The abbreviations indicate against them are the ones used in this Brochure. 11. FED-KASHERE Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State A. FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES S/N FEDERAL UNVERSITIES NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF INSTITUTIONS 12. FED-KEBBI Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, (ABBREVIATIONS) Kebbi State 1. ABU Ahmadu Bello university, Zaria Tel:069-550811 13. FED-LAFIA Federal University, Lafia, P.M.B. 146, Lafia, 2. ABUJA University of Abuja, Nasarawa State. P.M.B. 117, Gwagwalada E-mail: [email protected] F.C.T Abuja. Tel:09-8821380 Website: www.fulafia.edu.ng 3. BAYERO Bayero University 14. FED-LOKOJA Federal University, Lokoja, P.M.B 3011, Kano Kogi State Tel:064-666021-3 15. AEFUNA Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu- 4. BAUCHI Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Alike, P.M.B. 0248, Bauchi. Ebonyi Tel: 077-543500-1 State, E-mail: [email protected], 5. BENIN University of Benin [email protected] P.M.B 1154, Benin City E-mail: [email protected] 16. FED-OTUOKE Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State 6. CALABAR University of Calabar P.M.B 1115,Calabar Tel: 087-232695 17. FED-OYE EKITI Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State Tel: 08062434663 E-mail: [email protected] 7. -
Nigerian University System Statistical Digest 2017
Nigerian University System Statistical Digest 2017 Executive Secretary: Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL Nigerian University System Statistical Digest, 2017 i Published in April 2018 by the National Universities Commission 26, Aguiyi Ironsi street PMB 237 Garki GPO, Maitama, Abuja. Telephone: +2348027455412, +234054407741 Email: [email protected] ISBN: 978-978-965-138-2 Nigerian University System Statistical Digest by the National Universities Commission is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Based on a work at www.nuc.edu.ng. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at www.nuc.edu.ng. Printed by Sterling Publishers, Slough UK and Delhi, India Lead Consultant: Peter A. Okebukola Coordinating NUC Staff: Dr. Remi Biodun Saliu and Dr. Joshua Atah Important Notes: 1. Data as supplied and verified by the universities. 2. Information in this Statistical Digest is an update of the Statistical Annex in The State of University Education in Nigeria, 2017. 3. N/A=Not Applicable. Blanks are indicated where the university did not provide data. 4. Universities not listed failed to submit data on due date. Nigerian University System Statistical Digest, 2017 ii Board of the National Universities Commission Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo (Chairman) Professor Abubakar A. Rasheed (Executive Secretary) Chief Johnson Osinugo Hon. Ubong Donald Etiebet Dr. Dogara Bashir Dr. Babatunde M Olokun Alh. Abdulsalam Moyosore Mr. Yakubu Aliyu Professor Rahila Plangnan Gowon Professor Sunday A. Bwala Professor Mala Mohammed Daura Professor Joseph Atubokiki Ajienka Professor Anthony N Okere Professor Hussaini M. Tukur Professor Afis Ayinde Oladosu Professor I.O. -
Analysis of the Emergence and Development of Private Universities in Nigeria* (1999–2006)
JHEA/RESA Vol. 5, Nos. 2&3, 2007, pp.39–66 © Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa 2007 (ISSN 0851–7762) Analysis of the Emergence and Development of Private Universities in Nigeria* (1999–2006) Isaac N. Obasi** Abstract One of the devastating consequences of the prolonged period of military dictator- ship in Nigeria is the non-development of a private higher education system. How- ever, with the emergence of democratic rule in 1999 and the liberalization of higher education, there has been a surge in the provision of private higher educa- tion. From a modest number of three pioneer private universities in 1999, there were 23 licensed private universities as at June 2005. This article provides an assessment of the development of these universities using the older ones as the basis of empirical analysis. Also, based on the available evidence, the article con- cludes that private universities are currently setting the pace, and serving as a source of positive challenge to the public universities, thereby providing the much- needed healthy competitive environment for the future growth and diversification of the entire higher education system in Nigeria. Résumé Une des conséquences dévastatrices de la longue période de dictature militaire au Nigeria est la non mise en place d’un système d’enseignement supérieur privé. Cependant, avec l’émergence d’un régime démocratique en 1999 et la libéralisa- tion de l’enseignement supérieur, il y a eu un essor dans l’offre d’enseignement supérieur privé. À partir d’un nombre modeste de trois universités pionnières en 1999, il y a eu 23 universités privées agréées en juin 2005. -
S/N NAME of INSTITUTIONS (UNIVERSITIES) 1. Abubakar
S/N NAME OF INSTITUTIONS (UNIVERSITIES) 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University 2. Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti 3. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 4. Babcock University, Ilishan - Remo 5. Bowen University, Iwo 6 Caleb University, Imota, Lagos Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu 7. University, Igbariam 8. Covenant University, Ota 9 Fountain University, Osogbo 10. Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu 11 Imo State University, Owerri 12. Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara 13. Nasarawa State University, Keffi 14. National Open University of Nigeria 15. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 16. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 17. Osun State University, Oshogbo 18. Redeemer’s University, Ede 19. Rhema University, Aba 20 Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa 21. University of Ilorin, Ilorin 22 University of Lagos, Akoka 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 25. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port 26 Harcourt 27 Lead City University, Ibadan 28 Kwara State University, Ilorin 29 Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin 30 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 31 University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom 32 Niger Delta University, Bayelsa S/N NAME OF INSTITUTIONS (POLYTECHNICS) 33 Federal Polytechnic Bida 34 Federal Polytechnic, Ede 35 Federal Polytechnic, Nekede 36 Federal Polytechnic, Oko 37 Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna 38 Kano State Polytechnic, Kano 39 Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos Osun State College of Technology, 40 Esa-Oke 41 Osun State Polytechnic, Iree 42 Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo 43 Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi 44 The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro 45 The Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa 46 The Federal Polytechnic, Offa 47 The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki 48 The Polytechnic, Ibadan 49 Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi 50 Yaba College of Technology 51 Federal Polytechnic, Ado - Ekiti 52 Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo-Ohaji, Imo State. -
Statistical Report on Women and Men in Nigeria
2018 STATISTICAL REPORT ON WOMEN AND MEN IN NIGERIA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS MAY 2019 i TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ ii PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................... vii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ ix LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................... xiii LIST OF FIGURES ...................................................................................................................... xv LIST OF ACRONYMS................................................................................................................ xvi CHAPTER 1: POPULATION ....................................................................................................... 1 Key Findings ................................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1 A. General Population Patterns ................................................................................................ 1 1. Population and Growth Rate ............................................................................................ -
Private Universities in Nigeria – the Challenges Ahead
View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Afe Babalola University Repository American Journal of Scientific Research ISSN 1450-223X Issue 7 (2010), pp.15-24 © EuroJournals Publishing, Inc. 2010 http://www.eurojournals.com/ajsr.htm Private Universities in Nigeria – the Challenges Ahead Ajadi, Timothy Olugbenga School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria E-mail: [email protected] Abstract Public universities had a near monopoly in providing university education in Nigeria until 1999. The market-friendly reforms initiated under the Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAP), the deregulation policies, and the financial crisis of the states created an encouraging environment for the emergence of the private universities in Nigeria. The legislative measures initiated to establish private universities in Nigeria also helped the entry of cross-border education, which is offered mainly through private providers. At present the private sector is a fast expanding segment of university education in Nigeria, although it still constitutes a small share of enrolment in university education. The paper attempts to analyse the growth, expansion, justification and the challenges of private universities in Nigeria. Keywords: Private universities, public universities, access, globalization, social demand, academic staff. Introduction In many African countries, the provision of University education by private institutions is a growing phenomenon when compared to other parts of the world; however, most African countries have been slow to expand the private sector in University education (Altbach, 1999). So also in Nigeria, the emergence of private universities as a business enterprise is an emerging phenomenon, a number of issues plague its development including legal status, quality assurance and the cost of service. -
All Institutions
m .co ist lg oo ch ys m w. ww 7 CHAPTER TWO S/N FEDERAL UNVERSITIES NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF INSTITUTIONS (ABBREVIATIONS) 2.0.00 LIST OF UNIVERTITIES AND OTHER DEGREE AWARDING 9. FED-GASHUA Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA 10. FED-GUSAU Federal University, Gusau, Listed below, are the Federal Universities, State and other Degree Awarding Zamfara State institutions in Nigeria. The abbreviations indicate against them are the ones used in this Brochure. m 11. FED-KASHERE Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State A. FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES o S/N FEDERAL UNVERSITIES NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF INSTITUTIONS 12. FED-KEBBI Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, (ABBREVIATIONS) c Kebbi State 1. ABU Ahmadu Bello university, Zaria . Tel:069-550811 13. FED-LAFIA t Federal University, Lafia, P.M.B. 146, Lafia, 2. ABUJA University of Abuja, s Nasarawa State. P.M.B. 117, Gwagwalada i E-mail: [email protected] F.C.T Abuja. Tel:09-8821380 Website: www.fulafia.edu.ng g 3. BAYERO Bayero University 14. FEDl-LOKOJA Federal University, Lokoja, P.M.B 3011, Kano Kogi State Tel:064-666021-3 o 15. AEFUNA Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu- 4. BAUCHI Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Alike, P.M.B. 0248, Bauchi. o Ebonyi Tel: 077-543500-1 State, h E-mail: [email protected], 5. BENIN University of Benin [email protected] P.M.B 1154, Benin City c E-mail: [email protected] s 16. FED-OTUOKE Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State 6. CALABAR University of Calabar P.M.B 1115,Calabar y Tel: 087-232695 17. -
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GLOBAL INTERDISCIPLINARY POLICY RESEARCH CONFERENCE & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OBJECTIVE The conference seeks to promote a multidisciplinary perspective and welcomes contributions with a variety of methodological and theoretical approaches. THEME: Challenges of African Developing Economies: Multi-Disciplinary Discourse DATE: 12th - 13th December, 2019 VENUE: Graduate School Seminar Room, University of Calabar TIME: 8:00 am LEAD SPEAKER Sr. Prof. Mary-Noella Ethel N. Ezeh Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Anambra State - Nigeria KEYNOTE SPEAKER Associate Professor Felix Onen Eteng Department of Public Administration University of Calabar, Calabar TRAINING CONSULTANTS Dr. Abdulazeez D. El-Ladan Coventry University, United Kingdom Dr. Musa Yakubu Yeldu College of Science and Technology, Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Dr. Ruwhuoma D. Chukwu Department of Political and Administrative Studies Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt Engr. (Dr.) Chukwuemeka Diji Deputy Vice - Chancellor Research Innovations, Consultancy and Extension Kampala International University CONFERENCE CONTACT Dr. Bassey Anam Institute of Public Policy & Administration University of Calabar, Nigeria (+234) 7067021763, 7088332198 SECRETARIAT: +2348174380445, +2347088332198, +2347084635135 Email: [email protected] Website: www.internationalpolicybrief.org © International Institute for Policy Review and Development Strategies | December, 2019 All right reserved under the International Copyright Law. This Book of Abstract,