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NUC Develops Academic Postgraduate Programmes in Medicine

Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed (2nd right); L-R: Prof. Sani Bamidele; Prof. S.N.C Anyanwu and Prof. O.B. da Lilly-Tariah (1st right)

Towards meeting the academic postgraduate requirements of Nigerian University System, the NUC has d e v e l o p e d a c a d e m i c postgraduate programmes in medicine. The programme was designed to award Masters, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Medicine (MD).

The Executive Secretary,

N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL highlighted the general need to overhaul medical curricula for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

He said this at a meeting with some Deans of Post Graduate schools and Provosts of Colleges of Medicine of Nigerian

Universities last Wednesday in the Commission.

In his address, the Executive Secretary stressed the need to enhance and refresh the medical profession, hence the decision by the Commission to assemble experts in the medical profession to develop the curriculum which include graduates of Medicine and Dentistry who were lecturers

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Prof. Rasheed Commends ABUAD for State of the Art Facilities

Dr. Ruma Returns EUN Application Forms

— Says an Enterprise University essential

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currently on their fellowship, could now undertake their PhD c o n c u r r e n t l y w i t h s o m e concession.

He said it was necessary to re-introduce the option of MD by p u b l i c a t i o n t o p r o v i d e opportunity for many Professors to keep contributing new knowledge for as long as they wanted without the rigors of interfacing with any supervisor.

Professor Rasheed informed the meeting that the PhD was not a replacement of the fellowship training in the medical field but an option to the medical profession as a whole. It would henceforth be a pre-requisite for any medical professional that wanted to pursue the teaching career.

He explained that the said doctorate degree was strictly for the graduates of medicine and not for other science disciplines which could be acquired not only through thesis but also through publications in high impact journals.

He stressed that “the scholar shall publish a minimum of 5 articles on the same topic and the publication date must not be ear l ier than the date of registration for the programme.” The 3 categories of people that would be allowed to get a PhD included:1. Those that must have

enrolled in the fellowship programme of either the national or West African medical schools and successfully passed the part one of either or both and embark on the part 2 without a Masters degree can be allowed to start their part 2 and enroll for a PhD too. The student should be expected to work on the 2 projects at the same time but can be given a very good concession from the National Post Graduate Medical College to serve as incentive.

He added that if a student registered for fellowship in medical college and he/she completed the PhD before he/she submit himself for the final exam in Lagos and had successfully defended the PhD thesis, the

medical college could examine him on several other issues but waive the thesis requirement and adopt the PhD thesis in its place.

2. Those Fellows who want to have a PhD in addition to other qualifications could register for the p r o g r a m m e w i t h o u t a n y requirements or course work, but would be required to write a thesis within specified period under the supervision of a very reliable lecturer.

3. And those who were not interested in becoming fellows but have very good MBBS degrees but want an MSc and a PhD.

The Executive Secretary also commended the leadership of MDCN (Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria) for sheathing their swords and joining in the intense discussions on matters that they were very passionate about and advised that coming together to develop the health sector was more i m p o r t a n t t h a n b e i n g a t loggerheads, as NUC and other professional bodies were all geared at championing the same course.

He also informed them that there was need for MDCN and NUC to meet and discuss appropriately undergraduate admission quota for colleges of medicine.

He expressed his gratitude to all of them present on their doggedness at maintaining a very impressive standard in the medical education.

DAP, Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo, convener of the meeting

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In his speech, the Director, Directorate of Academic Planning, Dr. Gidado B. Kumo, said that the meeting with Deans of Post Graduate schools and Provosts of Col leges of M e d i c i n e i n N i g e r i a n Universities was very necessary because they were authorities in the matter and had to be kept abreast of any development on i s s u e s p e r t a i n i n g t o requirements for admission into a n y d e g r e e a w a r d i n g programme.

He said the Commission needed to discuss with them as stakeholders to arrest any area of difficulty that a student might come across in his university in the pursuit of his PhD and also make them the Commission’s ambassadors when matters arise in their respective university Senates.

The Executive Secretary, Medical Schools for Africa and Provost, University of Ibadan

Medical School, Professor E. Oluwabunmi Olapade - Olaopa on behalf of the Deans and Provosts present, thanked the Executive Secretary, NUC for introducing the doctor of medicine MD option into the medical practice in Nigeria. He agreed that medical education was a continuum and therefore a PhD for the medical school was very important in order to reverse the dearth of doctors in the society and keep the system as fresh as possible.

He added that though research was important of greater importance was establishing a link between the research from the PhDs and the clinical medicine, to know the impact of your research clinically.

He hoped that the standard of the qualification would be of high quality and urged the lecturers to continuously participate in the supervision of the doctorate thesis regardless of whether they

belonged to the clinical field or basic sciences to promote synergy and continuous training that ensures the profession boasted of more doctors with research degrees.

P r o f e s s o r O l u w a b u n m i particularly stressed the need to keep doctors in-country and provide them with the same degrees they go to seek in other countries. While keeping them busy with the PhD and MD d e g r e e s , t h e y s h o u l d b e encouraged to write publications and keep adding knowledge and value to the medical field. He said, it would drive the development of e f f e c t i v e h e a l t h s y s t e m s nationwide.

Present at the meeting were Provosts of some Colleges of Medicine and some Deans of Post Graduate Schools of Nigerian universities. The NUC Team included, Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo, Pharmacist Audu, Mrs. Nwosu and other staff of the Directorate of

Dignitaries at the meeting

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Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed cutting the tape, assisted by fmr. ESs NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie and Prof. Peter Okebukola (left and right) to commission the Social and Management Science Complex

fe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, (ABUAD), h a s r e c e n t l y A

commissioned four multi-billion naira projects, two of which were the first in Africa. The projects include:?A n 1 8 m f i x D o m e Planetarium, the only one in Africa with astronomical observatory and one of the largest fixed Planetarium in the world.?A sophisticated telemedicine equipment which was donated to the university by its partner, Aster DM Healthcare of Dubai, to its ultra-modern 400-bed multi-system hospital, the facility would assist ABUAD in the area of 'tele-consulting', 'tele-d i a g n o s i s ' a n d ' t e l e -management'. It would enable its partners in Dubai to join in performing medical services

with them by proxy.?The other facilities were the ultra-modern multi-billion naira postgraduate building and halls of residence; as well as?Social and Management Science Building.

While commissioning the Social and Management Sciences c o m p l e x , t h e E x e c u t i v e Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, s ta ted tha t ABUAD had continued to set the pace, noting that the university had continued to be a role model to all universities irrespective of proprietorship.

Professor Rasheed added that the giant strides by the university were ordinarily what Nigerians would see and associate with the

outside world. He enthused that the achievement was made possible through the intervention of an extraordinary legal luminary, a senior citizen, and Founder of the university, Aare Afe Babalola.

T h e E x e c u t i v e S e c r e t a r y, commended the university for consistently being in the forefront of educational reforms and showing examples of how things should be done.

On the issue of increased admission quota for the university’s Colleges of Law and Medicine, Professor Rasheed, in appreciation of the quantum of human and material investments in those two colleges promised to discuss with the Management and Board of the NUC and other stakeholders, especially the Council for Legal Education and the Medical and

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Dental Council with a view to reviewing the current situation in line with current realities.

In his welcome remarks, Aare Afe Babalola, explained that in order to maintain its strategic position in the delivery of quality and functional education in Nigeria, the university took a giant leap to acquire the first Planetarium for Space Sciences and Optical Telescope for Astronomical studies and the new ABUAD Centre for Space Sciences.

He opined that ABUAD, remained the first university in Nigeria where staff and students as well as the general public could interact with Space Scientists all over the world.

He further stated that as part of the benefits derived from the Centre, staff and students had been enabled to study and undertake research in Space Sciences like Astronomy, Astrobiology, Astro-archeology a n d A s t r o - p h y s i c s . T h e Planetarium had the capacity to

also expose staff, students and the general public to live exhibitions of previous or on-going missions to the moon, planet mars and other planets in the system as well as stars and moon in the universe.

At the Centre, patrons could also be able to peer directly into outer Space both day and night and view nearby and remote heavenly bodies.

On the telemedicine equipment, the gathering was informed that

ABUAD had concretised its partnership with Aster DM Healthcare, Dubai, in order to help the ultra-modern multi-system hospital in the area of "tele-consulting", ‘tele-diagnosing” and tele-management".

The Founder stated that with the acquisition of this latest equipment, the medical staff of the university would be able to receive training as well as direct support through internet communication with Dubai and other parts of the world. In other words, while not being at ABUAD physically, its partners in Dubai and other parts of the world could give instructions on procedures to be followed and administered in the treatment of any given case.

Aare Babalola also informed the gathering that the Social and Management Sciences college, the postgraduate college and modern halls of residence were unique developments, saying some universities in Nigeria have separate buildings dedicated to the purposes intended. The structures would go a long way in enhancing research activities and postgraduate development in the fast growing

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, PhD commissioning the Planetarium Dome assisted by Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Prof. Rasheed and other dignitaries

Prof. Rasheed cutting the cake to commemorate the occasion, assisted by Gen Gowon and Aare Babalola

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university.

Speaking at the commissioning of the Planetarium, Nigeria’s fo rmer P re s iden t , Ch ie f Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, recalled with pride, Aare Afe B a b a l o l a ’s o u t s t a n d i n g performance in national assignment which obviously provided the impetus for him to subsequently set up what turned out to be a successful private university, worthy of emulation.

General Obasanjo recalled and described the Founder of ABUAD as a man who would not caved in the face of challenges, deployed his energy, personal resources and the massive goodwill he had garnered in his several decades of private legal practice to turn around the fortunes of the University of Lagos.

As a result, he was twice voted the best Pro-Chancellor of all Nigerian universities and who

was to be later elected as the Chairman of the Body of Pro-Chancellors in the country.

Pres iden t Obasanjo who applauded the Founder for his a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s i n t h e university, stated that he was not surprised at his achievements given his antecedents as a c o u r a g e o u s , d e d i c a t e d , resourceful, compassionate and progressive leader.

He remarked that “Aare Afe Babalola is a blessing to Nigeria just like his university”.

ABUAD had gradual ly transformed Nigeria by setting standards for others to follow. He then promised to continue to support him in every way possible on the university project.

Commissioning the Tele-medicine equipment, Nigeria’s Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR, said

Nigeria could drastically reduce its $2 billion yearly expenditure on medical tourism if well-meaning citizens like Aare Afe Babalola could invest in the provision of modern health care facilities in the country.

Gowon was very emphatic in praising Babalola for devoting his time and resources in building a world-class inst i tut ion and providing an ultra-modern hospital with facilities comparable to what could be obtained in most developed countries of the world. In General Gowon’s words, “This university has become a trailblazer in all aspects.”

General Gowon commended the university for doing well in academics, morality and in a g r i c u l t u r e . H e c i t e d t h e university’s farm set up by the Founder, Aare Afe Babalola, as a major source of employment and a veritable tool for increasing food production in Nigeria.

L-R: Profs. Okojie, Okebukola; Gen. Gowon, Aare Babalola and Prof. Rasheed

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Julius A Okojie as well as Directorate of the Executive Secretary’s Office, Mr. Chris J. Maiyaki .

Director,

Group photograph with the Founder, Aare Afe Babalola flanked by two fmr head of State, Olusegun Obasanjo (right) and Yakubu Gowon, (left), ES, NUC, Prof. Rasheed (arrowed) with some dignitaries

hai rman and Chief Promoter of a proposed Enterprise University of C

Nigeria and his expanded group of stakeholders, Dr Abba Ruma paid another visit to the National Universities Commission (NUC) towards actualizing his dream of establishing a unique private university in Nigeria. The promoter, who was one time Minister of Agriculture and Education, said establishment of an Enterprise University was long overdue to address the existing gap between knowledge and skills.

He said this when he visited NUC Abuja, and was received by the Executive Secretary, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed MFR, mni, FNAL in his office last Thursday.

Promoter of the proposed Enterprise University of Nigeria, Dr Abba Ruma presenting the university’s Masterplan to the Executive Secretary, NUC,

Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed

The development had attracted global entities and development partners and the product resulted in the memoranda signed with big educational and health institutions across the globe.

Also present at the occasion were, former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore, t w o f o r m e r E x e c u t i v e Secretaries of NUC, Professor Peter Okebukola and Professor

Dr. Ruma Returns EUN Application Forms— Says an Enterprise University essential

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The promoter further stated that he came to the Commission to demonstrate his commitment towards actualization of his dream of setting up a blended university of knowledge and skills, perhaps, the first of its kind in Nigeria. Expressing his appreciation, on behalf of his team, Dr Ruma lauded the fruitful and insightful interaction held between his team and NUC which really encouraged him to proceed with this feasible project.

The team had continued to interact with NUC to conform to t h e g u i d e l i n e s f o r t h e Establ ishment of pr ivate Universities in Nigeria. He disclosed that the proposed university had put in place addit ional s tructures and facilities beyond what was earlier accredited by the National Board for Technology Education (NBTE) bearing in mind the requirement of NUC and technical nature of an Enterprise

university. He added that the proposed university would prove to be most effective and useful to the community, the nation and world over.

Dr Ruma informed the meeting t h a t t h e I n s t i t u t i o n h a s Entrepreneurship and Vocational training Centres with twenty five components adding that it intended to operate dual learning management system. To achieve t h a t i n c u b a t i o n c e n t e r s , vocational skills clusters and promotion of the National Skills Qua l i f i ca t ion F ramework licensed by NBTE would be fully integrated. The framework, according to him would be interspersed with the university’s activities from inception.

In terms of policy formulation and proper guidance, he said versatile Board of Trustees m e m b e r s w e r e c a r e f u l l y a s s e m b l e d w i t h d i v e r s e knowledge and experiences and had being assisting in putting all

the necessary efforts and had been working assiduously to make it a reality.

The promoter informed the Commission that the proposed university would be adequately funded saying that in addition to a dedicated company that yield a lot of accrued benefits as well as other several sources, some other interested stakeholders had signified sufficient interest to support the viable venture to its fruition and sustainability.

Dr Ruma submitted that EUN would be a unique university billed to tame the shortages being identified in basic skills and enterprise issues in the country.

H e s o u g h t i n t e r s e c t o r a l partnerships which he described as critical to the planning efforts for Enterprise University capable of contributing to the larger education commonwealth and to Nigerian knowledge economy.

DAP, Dr. Gidado B. Kumo explaining some point during the meeting session with NUC Management and EUN delegation

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While thanking the Executive Secretary immensely for his full support, he stated that EUN would continue to explore partnership and collaboration opportunities at every stage of its activities locally, regionally and globally.

In his response, the Executive Secretary stated that the promoters foray into the establishment of an Enterprise University which promised to be an impactful adventure, for the promoter and his team as well as for the NUC, since it appeared to be the first of its kind in Nigeria. He commended the promoter for h a v i n g d e m o n s t r a t e d seriousness and doggedness following the first interaction in September, 2017.

Professor Rasheed, however, lamented that many potential p r o m o t e r s o f p r o p o s e d universities slack off after the first interaction with the NUC.

was encouraging that well-meaning individuals in the north have risen to the occasion and decided to invest in education, building a wonderful legacy of peace for their local communities. For peace to reign, he said, development, particularly through education should be as evenly spread as possible. Education as a critical mark of development should therefore be available and affordable to all who seek it.

The Executive Secretary reported that the NUC Skills Committee led by Professor Olufemi Bamiro had already made progress along the lines that universities must have to rethink in other to match theory with practice. He added that NUC became interested in participating meaningfully in the TVET revolution that promised to relate classroom training with the realities and needs of the economy.

He hoped that the interface of knowledge and skills at the

Some he stated were often discouraged by the clearer image the NUC paints for them about how daunting the challenge of establishing a private university really entailed.

The Execut ive Secre ta ry therefore, applauded the courage of the promoter, expressing NUC’s willingness do its best to match the promoter’s zeal and seriousness or even do more. He further stated that the proposed enterprise university was timely in the face of Nigeria’s challenges with the youth restiveness and unemployment issues.

Centred around skills and entrepreneurship, and if properly mediated, the university, he said, promised to make a fundamental difference in this country and possibly be a veritable center of excellence.

The NUC Scribe added that it

DEPU, Alh. Abdullahi Hamza; DFA, Mr. Sam Onazi (1st and 2nd left) with some members of the EUN delegation

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proposed university could bring the desired change the country had been craving for. He hoped that the World Bank as one of the NUC’s strategic partners in Higher Education would be very interested in this university.

He cited the example of India's Sk i l l s Un ive r s i t y whe re disadvantaged young secondary s c h o o l l e a v e r s w h o demonstrated the need to learn were given the leverage to work and attend school. The NUC Scribe warned that investments in university education should not be compared with traditional investments.

Prof. Rasheed explained that Academic investments harness and venture in research and research tools yield ideas. The ideas in turn result in products while products outcome yield money which gets reinvested in research – leading to an endless cycle of knowledge and progress.

Professor Rasheed added that NUC had begun reviewing and r eeng inee r ing un ive r s i ty

curricula with at least six new specific programmes. Many of the collaborating academics in these reforms, he stated, were fresh academics and doctorate degree holders who got trained by TETFund all over the globe.

He noted that the NUC explored the desired change and showed keen interest to include individuals with ideas in every aspect of our economy. He urged the Promoter to always seek to affect the life of the ordinary man without losing sight of international models and our local needs.

Mr. Walter Ahrey, while making hi comment being the Director, Investment Limited said “I am very excited and I was endeared to this university indicating that partnerships exist in financial i n c l u s i o n a n d b u s i n e s s o u t s o u r c i n g a s w e l l a s networking are critical even in education.”

He mentioned that the team had commenced discussing with United Nation Industr ial Development Organisation

(UNIDO) to collaborate in the area of agriculture. Mr. Ahrey went down memory lane by sharing his experience while working in central bank of Nigeria which equipped him in thinking about knowledge management as well as learning management.

He said EUN would work with farmer entrepreneurs who continue to pursue their learning even as farmers. Mr. Ahrey describe the university location as apt. He informed the Commission that a business incubation center already exists and was fully functioning. The Director advocated for Public Private Partnership (PPP), blending of financing, implementation and management of projects in the running of the proposed EUN when fully operational.

The promoter was accompanied by a large entourage some of whom were board of trustees of the proposed EUN university.

The NUC Directors at the event were: DEPU Alh. Abdullahi Hamza, DAP, Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo, DFA, Mr. Sam Onazi and DD. Information, Mal. Haruna Ajo.

Prof. Rasheed and Dr. Ruma (10th and 11th right) in a group photograph with NUC Management and the EUN delegation

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Allameh Tabataba'I University (ATU)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Four – week courses: 600 EurosIncluded 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”

August 1 to September 1 (2018)

Persian Learning Summer School (2018)

Who can apply?

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Call for Application for the ISESCO Research Grant for Young Scientists

he National Universities Commission (NUC) is in receipt of a call notice from the Islamic TEducational, scientific and Cultural

organization (ISESCO), in Rabat, Morocco, inviting suitably qualified teachers from the Nigerian Universities System (NUS) for the ISESCO Research Grants for Young Scientists.

The Research Grant is for young Scientists under the age of 40 in the following scientific areas: Nanotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, frontier areas of Science and Technology, Applied Sciences and Biological Sciences for Masters and PhD categories respectively. The value of the research grant is $10,000 USD to be paid for a period of two years to Researchers who hold a position in Public Sector University or Government research institute where project is proposed to be executed. Women researchers will be given priority.

A d m i s s i o n R e q u i re m e n t s f o r M a s t e r s Programmes:Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:?Undergraduate degree from a recognised

university, with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent , in a relevant field ;

?Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from University and high school), national I.D card and passport personal details page;

?Recommendation letters from 2 Professors?Clear coloured passport size photograph

(2cmx2cm)?Maximum age of 30 years for male and

35years for female applicant.?Candidates may be required to undergo

written/oral examination after pre-selection.?Candidates for the master in conference

interpreting and translation programmes are required to have excellent knowledge of at least two of African Union’s official languages (Arabic, French, English and Portuguese).

Admission Requirement for Doctoral Programme:Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:?A masters degree in a relevant field from PAU

or any internationally recognised University;?Certified copies of relevant certificates,

transcripts, and national I.D. card and passport personal details page.

?A 3 to 4 page research concept note (tentative title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research (etc);

?Recommendation letter from 2 Professors;?Clear coloured passport size photograph

(2cmx2cm)?Maximum age of 35years for male and

40years for female applicants.?

N.B Interested Researchers are required to meet the criteria and submit their projects on the specified research grant application form using the electronic version of the form from which can be downloaded d i r ec t ly f rom the ICPSR’s webs i t e a t : http://www.scien4innovation.org/index.php/followships/.

In addition, universities are to forward their nominees project proposals to the office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education while soft copies are to be sent to [email protected] not later than Monday, 16th July, 2018 for endorsement and onward transmission to ISESCO.

FG Renames FUNAI as Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-AlikeThe 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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UNO Geneva 4122 9170123 2017/12/14 17:07:54 2 /7

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations and theCentre 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 2018More information on the Competition is available at http://www.chr.up.ac.za/worldmant

United Nation

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Call for Papersth8th International Conference on Appropriate Technology (8 ICAT)

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

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.

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

Background

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Language

The official language of the conference will be English

Format of Abstracts, Papers, Posters and ProjectsAbstracts 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.netDeadline 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 categories

Some Suggested Topics

Green Economy and Innovation

Manufacturing, small scale industry, mining and mineral processing, socially relevant computing, economics of technology, textile technology, recycling, social business, appropriate technology innovation, ecological economics

Energy

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

Water and Sanitation

Water supply, storage and sanitation, water scarcity, water quality, water stress and recycling, toilets, waste

management

Health

Indigenous medical technologies, food

preparation/processing, technologies addressing

malaria/TB/HIV/AIDS related issues,

pharmaceuticals

Construction and

Infrastructure

Appropriate architecture, appropriate construction,

appropriate transportation, sustainable building

materials

Environment and Agriculture

Environmental impact, irrigation projects, forestry & wildlife, agricultural technology, climate change, air quality, remediation of contaminated environments

Knowledge and Technology Transfer

Education and training, knowledge engineering, knowledge management, community development, indigenous knowledge, people's science

Policy, Standards and Ethics

Technology policies, technology standards, ethics, culture, 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 Ibadan.

2. Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos.

3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, University of Abuja.

4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri.

5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife.

6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola.

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

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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he National Universities Commission, cognizant of the need to streamline the operations of Part Time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities, T

had through a publication in the print media, including the Guardian and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into parttime programmes in Nigerian universities. In the publication, the universities were requested to fully disclose all Part-Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013.

2.0. Universities That Made SubmissionBased on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) universities indicated that they would run Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as detailed below:

A. Federal Universities1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri2. University of Benin, Benin3. University of Calabar, Calabar4. University of Lagos5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt7. University of Uyo, Uyo8. University of Abuja, Abuja9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto14. University of Jos, Jos

B. State Universities1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo

State5. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun

State7. Rivers State University of Science and Technology,

Port Harcourt

8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State

9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, Port Harcourt

10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,

Ogbomoso12. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State18. Osun State University, Osun State19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State

C. Private Universities:1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State7. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State8. Wesley University of Science and Technology,

Ondo, Ondo State

3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIESTO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICHPROGRAMMES.Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded their completed documents, based on the approved format. Following the analysis of the submissions by the Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The universities are:A. Federal Universities1. University of Lagos2. University of Port Harcourt3. University of Calabar4. University of Benin5. University of Abuja6. University of Uyo7. University of Jos8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka


RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

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10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto13. Bayero University, KanoB. State Universities1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti

State2. Cross River State University, Calabar,

Cross River State3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,

Rivers State5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye,

Ogun State6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo

State7. Enugu State University of Science &

Technology, Enugu State8. Tai Solarin University of Education,

Ijagun, Ogun State9. Rivers State University of Science &

Technology, Port Harcourt10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi

State11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue

State12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa

State13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba –

Akoko, Ondo State15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra

State16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi,

Nasarawa State.

C. Private Universities1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City,

Edo State7. Wesley University of Science and

Technology, Ondo, Ondo State8. Fountain University, Osogbo

Dr. Gidado KumoDirector, Academic PlanningFor: Executive Secretary

GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICHPROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with the guidelines on programme by programme basis.

Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the NUC on programme by programme basis.

This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time programmes:

1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes;

2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the approved full-time equivalent must be available in the university, must have earned full accreditation and must be run within approved campuses;

3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed 20% of total students’ population in the programme;

4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time equivalent;

5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science;

6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, i.e. on the main campus of the university;

7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme;

8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied the Resource Verification Requirements.

9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of all parttime programmes must be obtained.

The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Programmes. Signed

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst.

Federal University, Alike, Ebonyi State

Ndufu- 2011

Federal University, Ekiti State

Oye-Ekiti, 2011

Federal University, Bayelsa

Otuoke, 2011

The Nigeria Police Wudil, Kano State

Academy, 2012

Federal University, Kebbi, Kebbi

Birnin- 2013

Federal University, Zamfara

Gusau, 2013

Federal University, Yobe

Gashua, 2013

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35

36

37

38

39

40

Federal University, Nasarawa State

Lafia, 2011

Federal University, Gombe State

Kashere, 2011

Federal University, Taraba State

Wukari, 2011

Federal University, Katsina State

Dutsin-Ma, 2011

29

30

31

32

Federal University, Jigawa State

Dutse, 201133

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst. S/N INSTITUTIONS

YearEst.

FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES

1948

1960

1962

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962

1962

1970

Bayero University, Kano 1975

1975

University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975

University of Jos, Jos

University of Maiduguri

Maiduguri, 1975

Usmanu Danfodiyo Sokoto

University, 1975

University of Port-Port-Harcourt

Harcourt, 1975

Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife

LagosUniversity of Lagos,

University of Benin, Benin City

University of Calabar, Calabar

1975

Federal University of nology, Owerri

Tech-1980

1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

14

2

Federal University of Tech-nology, Akure

1981

Modibbo Adama University ofTechnology, Yola

1981

15

16

University of Uyo, Uyo 1991

Michael Okpara of Agriculture, Umudike

University 1992

National Open Nigeria, Lagos

University of 2002

Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

2007

Federal University, Kogi State

Lokoja, 2011

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Federal University ofTechnology, Minna

1982

Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna

1985

University of Abuja, Abuja 1988

Abubakar Tafawa University, Bauchi

Balewa 1988

University of Makurdi

Agriculture, 1988

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

1988

Nnamdi Azikiwe Awka

University, 1992

41Nigeria Maritine UniversityOkerenkoko, Delta State

2018

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Ebonyi State University,Abakaliki

2000

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

2002

Adamawa State University, Mubi

2002

Gombe State University, Gombe

2004

Kaduna State University, Kaduna

2004

Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 2004

Plateau State University, Bokkos 2005

Ondo State University of Technology, Okiti Pupa. 2008

Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State

2005

Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun 2005

Umaru Musa Yar’AduaUniversity, Katsina

2006

Yobe State UniversityDamaturu, Yobe State 2006

29

30

31

32

Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero

2006

Osun State University,Osogbo 2006

Taraba State University,Jalingo 2008

Kwara State University,Ilorin

2009


STATE UNIVERSITIES

1

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

2

14

Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt 1979

Ambrose Alli University,Ekpoma 1980

Abia State University,Uturu 1981

Enugu State University of Science & Tech, Enugu 1982

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 1982

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) 1982

Lagos State University,Ojo, Lagos 1983

Ladoke Akintola University ofTechnology, Ogbomoso 1990

Imo State University,Owerri

1992

Benue State University,Makurdi 1992

Delta State University,Abraka 1992

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba - Akoko

1999

Kogi State University,Anyigba 1999

Niger-Delta University,Yenagoa 2000

15

16

Odumegwu Ojukwu UniversityUli

2000

Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil 2000


34

35

36

37

38

39

40

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Ikpaden 2010

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni

2010

Bauchi State University,Gadau 2011

Maitama Sule University,Kano 2012

The Technical University, Ibadan.

2012

Sule Lamido University,Kafin Hausa

2013

Ondo State University ofMedical Sciences

2015

41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016

42 Eastern Palm University,Ogboko 2016

43 University of Africa,Toru-Orua 2016

44 Borno State University 2016

45 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta

2017

Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo

201746

33 Sokoto State University,Sokoto 2009


47 Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara

2018

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26

27

28

29

30

31

Obong University, Obong Ntak

2007

Salem University, Lokoja 2007

Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State

2007

Veritas University, Abuja 2007

Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo

2007

Western Delta University,Oghara, Delta State

2007

32The Achievers University,Owo

2007

33 African University of Science & Technology, Abuja 2007

14

15

1

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

2

16

17

18

19

20

Babcock University, Ilishan Remo

1999

Madonna University,Okija 1999

Igbinedion University,Okada

1999

Bowen University, Iwo 2001

Covenant University, Ota 2002

Pan-Atlantic University,Lagos

2002

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 2002

American University ofNigeria, Yola 2003

Redeemers University, Ede,Osun State

2005

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 2005

Al-Hikmah University,Ilorin 2005

Caritas University, Amorji-Nke, Enugu 2005

Bingham University, Auta-Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State

2005

Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005

Renaissance University,Enugu 2005

Bells University of Tech, Ota, Ogun State

2005

Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State 2005

Crawford University,Igbesa, Ogun State

2005

Kwararafa University, Wukari (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.)

2005

Crescent University,Abeokuta

2005

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22

23

24

25

Novena University, Ogume, Delta State 2005

University of Mkar, Mkar 2005

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State

2006

Caleb University, Lagos 2007

Fountain University, Osogbo 2007


PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

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45

46

47

48

49

50

Baze University, Abuja 2011

Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State 2011

Samuel Adegboyega University, 2011

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State 2012

Evangel University,Akaeze, Ebonyi State

2012

Gregory University,2012

McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012

Southwestern University,Okun Owa, Ogun State

2012

Augustine, University,2015

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

Afe Babalola University,Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

2009

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 2009

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja 2009

Oduduwa University,Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009

Rhema University, Obeama-Asa, Rivers State 2009

Wellspring University,Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009

Adeleke University, Ede,2011

Paul University, Awka,Anambra State 2009

42

Ogwa, Edo State

Uturu, Abia State

Ilara, Lagos State

41 Osun State

43

51

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

52

Chrisland University,Owode, Ogun State

2015

Christopher University,Mowe, Ogun State

2015

Hallmark University,Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015

Kings University, Ode Omu, 2015

Michael and Cecilia Ibru Uni., Owhrode, Delta State 2015

2015

Mountain Top University,2015

2015

Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015

2015

Summit University,Offa, Kwara StateEdwin Clark University,Kiagbodo, Delta StateHezekiah University,Umudi, Imo State

Osun State

Ogun State

61

62

63

64

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State

Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia StateCoal City University, Enugu, Enugu State

2016

2016

2016

2016

65 2016

66

67

68

2016

2016

2016

Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State

Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo StateKoladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateLegacy University, Okija, Anambra State

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst. S/N INSTITUTIONS

YearEst.

LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State

Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State

Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State

PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt, River State

Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State

Eko University of Medical Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State

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70

71

72

73

74

2017

2017

2017

2017

2017

2017

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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:

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 16. University of Benin, Benin City2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 17. University of Calabar, Calabar3. Bayero University, Kano 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 19. University of llorin, llorin5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 20. University of Jos, Jos6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 21. University of Lagos, Akoka7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 25. University of Uyo, Uyo11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi

27. Federal University, Dutsin-ma28. Federal University, Ndufu-alike29. Federal Unversity, Oye-ekiti

The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to announce to the general public, especially prospective promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step procedure for establishing private universities in Nigeria.1. Application in writing stating the intent for the establishment of the university2. Interview of prospective proprietors3. Collection of application forms4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant

NUC departments6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU

7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed university8. First site assessment visit9. Finalisation of document10. Second (final) site assessment visit11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees12. Approval by NUC Management13. Approval by NUC Board14. Approval by FEC

Federal Universities :

List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes

Prof. Executive Secretary, NUCAnnouncer

Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL

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

1. Abia State University, Uturu 15. Lagos State University, Ojo.2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye5. Anambra State University, Uli 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt6. Benue State University, Makurdi 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 21. Gombe State University, Gombe8. Delta State University, Abraka 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil10. 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 Malete12. Imo State University, Owerri13. Kogi State University, Anyigba14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

26. Kaduna State University, Kaduna27. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-ode28. Osun State University, Osogbo

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 State4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 19. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu5. Bowen University, Iwo 20. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo6. Covenant University, Ota7. Igbinedion University, Okada8. Pan-African University, Lekki9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State10. Caleb University, Lagos11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only)15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only)

21. Achievers University, Owo22. Al-qalam University, Kastina23. Baze University, Abuja24. Bells University of Technology, Ota25. Crawford University, Igbessa26. Crescent University, Abeokuta27. Fountain University, Osogbo28. Landmark University, Omu-Aran29. Novena University, Ogume30. Salem University, Lokoja

State Universities :

Private Universities :

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he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpothe general public, especially parents and prospective 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta Stateundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, AbujaT

licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers Statefor violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu StateLaw 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, Lagos10) 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, FCT12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State

campuses. 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna13) 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 State23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State

Campus 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu24) 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.

Nigeria30) 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.32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in

Nigeria Professor 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION35) Open International University, Akure ANNOUNCER

* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.

Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL


Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions (Degree Mills)PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Vol. 13 No. 24th11 June, 2018

Courtesy: Directorate of Management Support Services

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TAKE RESPONSIBILITYDO YOUR BIT TO MOVE THE

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NYEME WHOKNOWS CHINDA 14 JUNE

ABDULJALAL ALIYU 14 JUNE

ZAINAB AJIBOLA AKANBI 14 JUNE

KABIRU ABDULLAHI 15 JUNE

FLORENCE NGOZI ADEKOYA 15 JUNE

AHMED NAKAKA 15 JUNE

AZIZAH DAHIRU YAHYA 15 JUNE

INNOCENT SUNDAY OGWUCHE 16 JUNE

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