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15 December, 2014
Vol. 9 No. 50
ISSN 0795-3089
FMST Partners NUC on Research,
Innovation
L-R: Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, Prof. Julius Okojie and Prof. C.F. Mafiana
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he Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry
of Science and Technology (FMST), Mrs. Winifred
Oyo-Ita, on Thursday, 11
December, 2014, led a delegation of heads of Parastatal, under the Ministry
to the National Universities
Commission (NUC) to seek
for collaboration with the
NUC, especially in the areas
of Research and Innovation.
Receiving the delegation, the
Executive Secretary, NUC,
Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, stated that
the NUC’s tentacles had grown over the
years with the birth of more universities, assuring that the Commission was effectively
regulating the 129 universities in the nation.
Professor Okojie pointed out that the establishment of the Nigeria Research Education Network (NgREN) had helped to
foster a strong relationship among the
academics based on the sharing of information and research adding that 27 federal universities were connected in the first
phase, while other universities as well as
other higher institutions of learning would
also be connected in the second phase.
Briefing the Executive Secretary on the purpose of the
visit, the Permanent Secretary
stated that the objective of the
visit was to seek for collaboration between the NUC and
the FMST on behalf of the 17
agencies under the Ministry.
She said that the collaboration should be an all inclusive
one and should start from
the top because the Ministry, sometimes was not in the
picture of some of the activities going on in its agencies.
L-R: Profs. Ekechukwu, Bichi and Mr. Chuks Eze-Obia
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he Permanent Secretary urged
the Executive Secretary to direct universities to work with the
Ministry, in the area of research, to
ensure the protection of intellectual properties in the institutions,
adding that if the research outputs
were used effectively, the universities would no longer rely on the
government for funds but rather
generate funds for themselves as
it was done in the Western world.
Technology Innovation Policy,
initiated in 2012, was not yet implemented, promising that when
implemented, it would be a stopshop for academic research in the
country. She gave an instance of
the National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, which, according to her,
was seen as the nation’s science village and had become a beehive of
activities because of its advanced
laboratory
equipments
with
B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D candidates
Mrs. Oyo-Ita said that it was uncoming for research materials.
fortunate that the Science and
She said that the Raw Materials Research and Development
Council (RMRDC), had also collaborated with the universities
through their research centres and
pointed out that some universities
had been assisted by the RMRDC
to equip their laboratories. She
added that the research centre in
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU),
Zaria, was currently working on
the use of Moringa to purify water, Spices Production Pilot Plan
at the Federal University of Tech-
L-R: Arc. Balogun, Mal. Dan’Iya, Mr. Onazi and Barr. Onuoha
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Some heads of FMST parastatal
nology, Owerri (FUTO), among
others, saying that all these efforts
were geared towards producing
self-employable graduates rather young people who dependedon the Government for a living.
Responding, Professor Okojie
said that the Government, in its
wisdom, had put many strategies in place to ensure that Nigeria achieve the goals set for her
Transformation Agenda. He said
that in 2007 a Programme Audit
was carried out which showed
that 40% of the universities lecturers did not have a Ph.D and consequently a lot of funds were now
going into the education sector.
He added that due to the agreement with ASUU, Government
was now injecting more funds into
meeting was timely and needed
to be built upon so that Nigerians
could reap from the result, adding that both the Ministry and the
Commission needed to harmonise the collaboration so that “we
can monitor the level of the imOn the TETFund grants, he said pact.” He said that the NUC would
that the Fund was highly com- build a focal point with which the
petitive and that some inter- collaboration would be based,
university centres had not got- noting that such partnership
ten grants from it, stressing that was a step in the right direction.
being a member of the Board of
TETFund, he had to struggle for A committee headed by the DES,
the National Open University of (R&SP), Professor Chiedu MaNigeria (NOUN) before they got fiana was set up to include staff
interventions from TETFund. of both NUC and the FMST. The
Committee would be inaugurated
In his remarks, the Deputy Ex- soon, while the partnership would
ecutive Secretary, Research and be coordinated by the DepartSpecial Project (R&SP), Profes- ment of Research and Innovation.
sor Chiedu Mafiana, said that the
the education sector across all levels, noting that entrepreneurship
was significant in NUC’s work, the
reason why the Commission had
directed all universities to establish the entrepreneurship centres.
Prof. Okojie and Mrs. Oyo-Ita with Management members of NUC and heads of FMST Parastatal
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Private Varsities Told to Abide by NUC Rules
he Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Julius A.
Okojie, OON, has charged all private universities operating in Nigeria, to uphold the Commission’s
operational guidelines and procedures to ensure quality graduate outputs, in the best interest of
the Nigerian University System
(NUS) and the country as a whole.
Speaking at the 2nd Convocation
Ceremony of Salem University
(SU), Lokoja, held on 29 November, 2014, at the University Main
Campus, Professor Okojie advised the private institutions to
adhere strictly to the laid downregulations, especially those affecting governance structure, the
roles and duties of the principal
officers in the university administration, warning that erring
universities would be sanctioned
appropriately. He added that unless there was a free hand for the
university administrators to operate, the mission and vision of the
universities could not be achieved.
Archbishop Sam Amaga, Chancellor, Salem University and some Management
members of the University
represented by the NUC Visiting
Professor Adebisi Balogun, commended Salem University for its
academic stability, adding that
the Institution had availed itself
the opportunities provided by
upholding the operational guidelines of the NUC. He congratulated the graduands, whom he
described as young
achievers
and future leaders, admonishThe Executive Secretary, who was ing them to be good ambassadors of the Institution wherev-
Prof. Balogun and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Fuwape
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er
they might find themselves.
In his address, the Chancellor,
Archbishop Sam Amaga, said
that it was with the avowed objective of bringing righteousness to
national consciousness that gave
birth to Salem University, adding
that it was also to lay the foundation for the next generation to
build upon. He recalled that the
Institution commenced operation
in February 2009, with the overriding objective of equipping
its students, mentally and spiritually, to become change agents.
The Chancellor said that leadership was about influence and was
mirrored through the integrity
of the leader, noting that a corrupt mind was inherently defective and as such, could not be an
agent of positive change. This,
he said, explained why in Salem
University, equal emphasis was
placed on the cultivation of mind
and the spirit, believing to be fully
equipped for every good work required adhering to righteousness.
James Ocholi, (SAN)
Pro-Chancellor, Salem University
Archbishop Amaga stated that
the University combined intelligence with integrity, as rooted
in its vision and core values and
that its mandate was Transformational Academic Revolution
(TAR), which was aimed at producing a young generation of
Nigerians who were sound in
body, spirit and intellect for outstanding leadership with global
impact. He added that Salem
University was committed to
empowering students to become
global leaders, through the promotion of their natural abilities,
enhancement of their practical
skills, creative learning cutting
edge research, aimed at offering solutions to human needs.
A cross section of graduands
lor, James Ocholi, SAN, remarked
that the graduates of the University were equipped with creativity
and self-reliance, saying that it was
a shift from producing job seekers to graduating skilled job creators. He added that the University
was a veritable shift from the traditional concept to an array of
quality leaders, strong in wisdom,
character, possessing integrity and
excellence, who would be able to
contribute to making Nigeria great.
Mr. Ocholi expressed confidence
that the graduands would showcase the talents which the University had helped them to acquire,
adding that they were expected to
prove to the world that their years
at Salem University were years
In his address, the Pro-chancel- well spent and that they were truly
global in learning and disposition. He stated that the University would grow from strength to
strength, from glory to glory, adding that “we want to impact more
on the country’s development by
building stronger academic programmes for our students, providing more infrastructure and better
care of those who impact knowledge and the supporting staff.”
In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Adeola Fuwape, said that between the maiden convocation and the second
one, the University had recorded
some giant strides, noting that, as
a mark of excellence and divine
favour, all the Management and
Social Sciences programmes in
the University earned Full NUC
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Fuwape (middle) Prof. Balogun and some members of the BoT of the University
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Accreditation. He added
that the Colleges of Applied & Natural Sciences
as well as Information &
Communication
Technology also in 2012 had
Full Accreditation, noting that this was a special feat that had brought
Salem University to the
league of foremost private
universities in Nigeria.
“By divine providence,
Salem University also
got positive feedback on
the performances of our
alumni from employers
of labour. Reports confirmed that our graduates
have distinguished themselves in the world of work
through their competence, hard work and good
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character. We also received reports that our gradu- 109 graduated with Secates, who gained admission to world class univer- ond Class lower; while 10
sities in the UK and USA recorded excellent per- students had Third Class.
formances in their post-graduate studies,” he said. He congratulated them
and expressed the hope
The Vice-Chancellor said that, to complement the that theirachievements
efforts of the University, academics from theUni- would be a stepping stone
versity of Cornell, USA; Regent University, Uni- for great attainments for
versity of New Brunswick and other universities them in the years to come.
within the country, had accepted to serve in Salem University. “Because of the confidence that The Honorary Awardees
we have in our products and in the bid to have a were the Executive Govcommitted and reliable workforce, the University ernor of Kogi State, Capt.
has also employed some of our alumni as gradu- Idris Ichala Wada, who
ate assistants. These graduate assistants have been was conferred with the
awarded scholarships to undergo postgraduate Degreeof Doctor of Pubstudies in reputable universities. The Univer- lic Administration (Honsity has also continued to provide staff develop- oris Causa) and the Attah
ment opportunities for academics that are pur- Igala, HRH, Agabaidusuing their PhD programmes while the skill of Idakwo Ameh-Oboni 11,
other staff members are enhanced through regular who was also conferred
seminars, workshop and conferences,” he added. with the Degree of Doctor of Public AdministraThe Vice-Chancellor disclosed that of the 219 grad- tion (Honoris Causa).
uands, 6 bagged First Class, 92 Second Class upper; ES Charges Press on Development Journalism
he Executive Secretary, National Universities
Commission
(NUC), Professor Julius A.
Okojie, OON, has charged
members of the Nigerian
press to learn and practice
Development Journalism.
Speaking at the Monthly
Press
Luncheon/Discourse, held on Thursday,
4 December, 2014, at the
Rockview Hotel, Abuja,
Professor Okojie, represented by the NUC Visiting Professor Akanaren
Essien, reminded the press
that regulatory agencies
like the NUC could only
succeed when they were
respondents with the requisite knowlwdge of contemporary issues in both
Jounalism and the tertiary
education
sub-sector.
In his presentation, titled
‘‘Development Journalism: Challenges of Reportin Tertiary Institutions’’
the resource person, Dr
Okey Ikechukwu, a senior media practitioner,
said that Development
Journalism, which was a
Prof. Julius A. Okojie, OON
variant of Development
Executive Secretary, NUC
Communication, was a
type of reporting which
encouraged by the press through fair and positive addressed the overall soreporting of their activities. He said that the lecture cietal institutions’ chalseries were aimed at equipping the education cor- lenges. He called on the
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journalists to report the higher
institutions effectively and without arrogance, stressing that the
general public relied on the information they got from the media.
Dr. Ikechukwu said that reporters must be alert and emotionally
stable, analytical and reportorial
skilled, adding that they must also
be social lubricants that could
make fact serve development. He
noted that one of the qualities of a
good development journalist was
that he must be a preacher, passionate about building a bridge
to make a better future for the
country and deliberately put on
tendentious data, bearing in mind
that being a good reporter was
not enough to make one a modern day developmental journalist.
The Media Consultantthrew more
light on the types of Development
Journalism which, according to
him, included the watch dog approach that was seen as similar to
investigative journalism, noting
that this made the journalist to be a
watch dog and check on the activities of the people or government,
while the lap dog approach projected government propaganda.
He charged the journalists to be
conscious of their targeted audience while reporting by using the
no difference, coupled with the
poor reading habit in Nigeria.
Dr. Okey Ikechukwu
Guest Speaker
The resource person said that in
the midst of these challenges facing the development journalists,
they must be focused, “if they want
to overcome the challenges and
ensure that they provide evidence
based communication, focus on
developmental issues, isolate specific problems and identify necessary remedial actions and above
all, learn to humble themselves.”
In his response to the springing up
right language of communication,
of illegal institutions, the Director,
bearing in mind that the language
Management Support Services,
of every report must suite the
Barr. Victor Onuoha, said that the
audience at every point in time.
Commission was winning the war
against all Degree Mills operating
Dr. Ikechukwu pointed out that
in Nigeria and that the NUC had
the development journalist was
its eyes and ears everywhere, so as
not without challenges, which
to check the activities going on in
were narrowed down into two mathe universities and its environs.
jor aspects, including the personal
challenge that had to do with arroThe Director said that the press
gance, indolence, ignorance, psyowed it as a duty and social responchological history and class origin
sibility to educate the public about
as well as the challenges of media
the activities of the Commission,
environment which were the new
adding that the press needed to do
trend in print and broadcasting
more of investigative journalism,
media. He observed that talkative
especially on some of the contenelectronic generation, products/
tious issues about the NUS and its
platform saturation had made it
stakeholders, while they should
possible for too many newspaendeavour to interface with NUC
pers to be produced with little or
for clarifications on critical issues.
L-R: Mrs. Goddy-Nnadi, Dr. Adesina, Prof. Essien, Prof. Hamisu and Barr. Onuoha
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A cross section of journalists
A cross section of journalists
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Nigeria’s Unity Assured
-Dr. Ayu at AAU
cations’’, Dr. Ayu said that over the
years, Nigeria had witnessed a series of recurrent violence and that
there were not many countries that
had spilled as much blood in civil
times as Nigeria had. The violence
which he said were of different
origins, which sometimes were of
economic origin, stemming from
Delivering Convocation Lecture land disputes and clashes between
of the Adekunle Ajasin University herdsmen, others were politically
(AAU), Akungba-Akoko, Ondo motivated from electoral contests.
State, titled ‘‘ The Break Up of Ni- He, however, said that the ones that
geria’’ Myths, realities and Impli- most threatened the unity of the
country were those which could
he Co-Chairman of the Political Parties and Electoral Matters Committee of the just-concluded 2014 National Conference,
Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has said that Nigeria would remain as a strong and
united country, despite her current security and other challenges.
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be attributed to ethnic and religious differences and intolerance.
Dr. Ayu stated that, “in the course
of our development, we have to
put enough efforts into resolving
the contradiction between ethnic
identity and citizenship that allows us to migrate, live and fully
participate in economic, social
and political life wherever we
choose to reside. We have continued with the colonial categories
of natives now called indigenes,
and non-natives now called settlers and since we live in a changing world ruled by finance capital,
both owners of capital-financiers,
industrialist, traders, and the
working people, and unemployed
youth must migrate to places
outside their ancestral homes.”
“But rather than settle with full
citizen rights as constitutionally
provided, they become dual citizens of the country, on the other
hand, they are categorized as nonindigenes in their new state. As
settlers, limitations are placed on
the social and political rights. This
consequently generates and perpetuates a serious crisis of identity
not only for the settlers but also
for the indigenes,” he added. He
noted that all over the country,
closely tied to the issue of indigeneship were the differences in
religion, stressing that it was true
that for believers, religion was
very important, if not the most
important thing in their lives
which no one could push away.
Dr. Iyorchia Ayu
AAU Convocation Lecturer
are those communities on whose
land oil is explored, while their
eco-system is destroyed, not many
of them benefit directly from the
activity, instead the destruction of
the eco-system reduces their quality of life. In contrast to this, is the
greed and opulent lifestyles of the
local and national elite who, in
collaboration with their international counterparts, manage, control and derive massive benefits
from the oil economy. The poorly
managed relationship between the
oil producing communities and
the rest of the country naturally
The Convocation Lecturer ob- became a source of instability.
served that in all developing nations, the discoveries of oil in The local elite, who neverthecommercial quantity had proven less benefit alongside their naalways to be both a blessing and tional counterparts, capitalize
a curse, noting that the oil econ- on the misery and discontent
omy divided the people into those of their kin to fight for conwho had and those who did not trol of what they define as their
have, coupled with the regional God-given wealth,” he stated.
and class differences. “First, there
A
Dr. Ayu said that in Nigeria, resource control had become a war
song for the liberation of the people in the Niger Delta, adding that
the capital- intensive and highlyskilled nature of the petroleum
industry did not help matters and
that not much of the untrained and
unskilled local labour force was
employed. He said that discontent
took over the local population.
He explained that unemployed
youths organized themselves into
local militia, headed by warlords
who were sometimes antagonistic to one another. Financed and
armed by local political leaders,
he stated that their venom was directed against outsiders, who came
from other parts of the country.
The Lecturer further explained
that the issue of resource control
had become an incendiary matter which, according to him, was
pushing Nigeria to the edge. He
further stated that over the years,
Nigerians had come to accept a
misleading picture of the country’s electoral behaviour, noting that racist foreign accounts,
in addition to local commentators, had made the citizenry believe that the electoral contests
were a tripartite contest of Yorubas, Igbos, and Hausa/Fulanis,
in which the Yorubas voted for
Yoruba parties; Igbos voted for
Igbo parties; and Hausa/Fulanis
voted for Hausa/Fulani parties.
943 First Class Graduates Vie for
Presidential Scholarship
total of 943 First Class
graduates from Federal,
States and Private Universities
across the country, last week,
sat for the third edition of the
Presidential Special Scholarship
for Innovation and Develop-
ment (PRESSID) examination.
The Scholarship scheme, which
was initiated by President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, and coordinated by the National Universities
Commission (NUC), was aimed at
developing critical personnel, who
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would be professionally skilled,
to serve as catalysts of change
for scientific and technological development of the country.
A member of the Scholarship
Scheme Implementation Commit-
tee, Professor Olurotimi Tayo,
who supervised the conduct of
the examination in Abuja, disclosed that 943 First Class graduates were screened for aptitude
test from over 2,000 who applied
for the scholarship. He, however, said that only 100 successful
candidates would be sent to 25
top universities in the world for
their masters programmes. He
said that the idea was to train
Prof. Julius A. Okojie, OON
acritical mass of people who
Executive Secretary, NUC
would be able to innovate and
develop the economy of Nigeria. In his remarks, the NUC Deputy Director, ICT Projects and Coordinator of the
examination, Dr. Joshua Atah,
disclosed that the exercise took
place concurrently in London
and some hours later in Washington DC, United State of
America (USA). He explained
that the Scholarship was based
on merit, regardless of state
of origin of the candidates.
The
Federal
Government has so far, awarded
the
special
scholarships
to about 205 students for
2012/2013 and 2014/2015
sessions, based on merit.”
Some candidates writing the aptitude test
Some members of the PRESSID Implementation Committee briefing the press
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
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RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
he National Universities Commission,
cognizant of the need to streamline the
operations of Part Time and Sandwich programmes
in Nigerian universities, 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 Submission
Based 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 Universities
1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
2. University of Benin, Benin
3. University of Calabar, Calabar
4. University of Lagos
5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
7. University of Uyo, Uyo
8. University of Abuja, Abuja
9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike
11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola
12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi
13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto
14. University of Jos, Jos
B. State Universities
1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State
2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State
3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo
State
5. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State
6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun
State
7. 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 State
11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
12. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State
13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State
14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State
15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State
16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State
18. Osun State University, Osun State
C. Private Universities:
1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State
5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State
6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State
7. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State
8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo,
Ondo State
3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES
TO
RUN
PART–TIME/
SANDWICH
PROGRAMMES•
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 Universities
1. University of Lagos
2. University of Port Harcourt
3. University of Calabar
4. University of Benin
5. University of Abuja
6. University of Uyo
7. University of Jos
8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife
9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
13. Bayero University, Kano
B. State Universities
1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti State
2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Cross River State
3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State
4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State
5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State
7. Enugu State University of Science & Technology,
Enugu State
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8. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun,
Ogun State
9. Rivers State University of Science &
Technology, Port Harcourt
10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi
State
11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue
State
12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa
State
13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State
14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba –
Akoko, Ondo State
15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra
State
16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun
State
17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State
C. Private Universities
1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun
State
2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State
5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State
6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin –
City, Edo State
7. Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo, Ondo State
8. Fountain University, Osogbo
Dr. Gidado Kumo
Director, Academic Standards
For: Executive Secretary
“VOYAGE OF
DISCOVERY”
A TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY
PROGRAMME
The Voyage of Discovery is an NUCsponsored
television
documentary
programme for Nigerian Universities to
celebrate outstanding researchers, showcase
their findings and promote their linkage with
the industry.
The programme is aired every week on:
(a) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
on Mondays -1.30-2.00pm
GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH
PROGRAMMES 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). Parttime 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
Management
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List of Approved Universities in Nigeria
Federal
S/N
Institutions
PRIVATE
state
Year
Est.
1
University of Ibadan,
Ibadan
1948
2
University of Nigeria,
Nsukka
1960
3
Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife
1962
4
Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria
5
S/N
Year
Est.
S/N
1
Rivers State
University of Science
& Technology, Port
Harcourt
1979
2
Ambrose Alli University,
Ekpoma
1980
1962
3
Abia State University,
Uturu
1981
University of Lagos,
Lagos
1962
4
1982
6
University of Benin,
Benin City
1970
Enugu State University
of Science & Tech,
Enugu
5
1982
8
7
Bayero University,
Kano
1975
Olabisi Onabanjo
University, Ago-Iwoye
6
1982
9
University of Calabar,
Calabar
1975
Ekiti State University,
Ado-Ekiti. (formerly
University of Ado-Ekiti)
9
University of Ilorin,
Ilorin
1975
7
Lagos State University,
Ojo, Lagos
1983
10
University of Jos, Jos
1975
8
1990
11
University of
Maiduguri, Maiduguri
1975
Ladoke Akintola
University of
Technology, Ogbomoso
Usmanu Danfodiyo
University, Sokoto
1975
9
Imo State University,
Owerri
1992
University of PortHarcourt, PortHarcourt
1975
10
Benue State University,
Makurdi
1992
11
1992
15
14
Federal University of
Technology, Owerri
1980
Delta State University,
Abraka
12
1999
16
15
Federal University of
Technology, Akure
1981
Adekunle Ajasin
University, AkungbaAkoko
16
Modibbo Adama
University of
Technology, Yola
1981
13
Kogi State University,
Anyigba
1999
14
2000
17
Federal University of
Technology, Minna
1982
Niger-Delta University,
Yenagoa
15
2000
18
Nigerian Defence
Academy, Kaduna
1985
Anambra State
University, Uli
2000
19
University of Abuja,
1988
20
Abubakar Tafawa
Balewa University,
Bauchi
1988
Kano University of
Science & Technology,
Wudil
17
Ebonyi State University,
Abakaliki
2000
21
University of
Agriculture, Makurdi
1988
18
Nasarawa State
University, Keffi
2002
22
Federal University of
Agriculture, Abeokuta
1988
19
Adamawa State
University, Mubi
2002
23
Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, Awka
1992
8
12
13
1
Institutions
16
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
13
Institutions
Babcock University,
Ilishan Remo
Madonna University,
Okija
Igbinedion University,
Okada
Bowen University, Iwo
Covenant University, Ota
Pan-Atlantic University,
Lagos
Benson Idahosa
University, Benin City
American University of
Nigeria, Yola
Redeemers University,
Mowe, Ogun State
Ajayi Crowther
University, Oyo
Al-Hikmah University,
Ilorin
Caritas University,
Amorji-Nke, Enugu
CETEP City University,
Lagos
Bingham University,
Auta-Balefi, Karu,
Nasarawa State
Al-Qalam University,
Katsina
Renaissance University,
Enugu
Bells University of
Technology, Ota, Ogun
State
Lead City University,
Ibadan, Oyo State
Crawford University,
Igbesa, Ogun State
Kwararafa University,
Wukari (formerly Wukari
Jubilee University)
Crescent University,
Abeokuta
Novena University,
Ogume, Delta State
University of Mkar, Mkar
Joseph Ayo Babalola
University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Osun State
Caleb University, Lagos
Year
Est.
1999
1999
1999
2001
2002
2002
2002
2003
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2006
2007
List of Approved Universities in Nigeria
state
Federal
26
Fountain University,
Osogbo
Obong University,
Obong Ntak
Salem University, Lokoja
Tansian University,
Umunya, Anambra State
Veritas University, Abuja
Wesley University of
Science & Technology,
Ondo
Western Delta University,
Oghara, Delta State
The Achievers University,
Owo
African University of
Science & Technology,
Abuja
Afe Babalola University,
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Godfrey Okoye
University, UgwuomuNike, Enugu State
Nigerian Turkish Nile,
University, Abuja
Oduduwa University,
Ipetumodu, Osun State
Paul University, Awka,
Anambra State
Rhema University,
Obeama-Asa, Rivers
State
Wellspring University,
Evbuobanosa, Edo State
Adeleke University, Ede,
Osun State
Baze University, Abuja
Landmark University,
Omu-Aran, Kwara State
Samuel Adegboyega
University, Ogwa, Edo
State
Elizade University, IlaraMokin, Ondo State
Evangel University,
Akaeze, Ebonyi State
Gregory University,
Uturu, Abia State
McPherson University,
Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo,
Ogun State
Southwestern University,
Okun Owa, Ogun State
20
Gombe State
University, Gombe
2004
21
Kaduna State
University, Kaduna
2004
22
Cross River University
of Technology, Calabar
2004
23
Plateau State
University, Bokkos
2005
24
Ondo State University
of Technology, Okiti
Pupa.
2008
25
Ibrahim Babangida
University, Lapai, Niger
State
2005
26
Tai Solarin University
of Education, Ijagun
2005
27
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
University, Katsina
2006
35
28
Bukar Abba Ibrahim
University, Damaturu
Yobe State
2006
36
29
Kebbi State University
of Science and
Technology, Aliero
2006
37
30
Osun State University,
Osogbo
2006
31
Taraba State University,
Jalingo
2008
32
Kwara State University,
Ilorin
2009
33
Sokoto State University,
Sokoto
2009
34
Akwa Ibom State
University, Ikot Ikpaden
2010
35
Ignatius Ajuru
University of Education,
Rumuolumeni
2010
Bauchi State University,
Gadau
2011
37
Northwest University,
Kano
2012
38
The Technical
University, Ibadan.
2012
39
Jigawa State University,
Kafin Hausa
2013
S/N
24
University of Uyo,
Uyo
1991
25
Michael Okpara
University of
Agriculture, Umudike
1992
National Open
University of Nigeria,
Lagos
2002
Fed. Univ. of
Petroleum
Resources, Effurun
2007
28
Federal University,
Lokoja, Kogi State
2011
29
Federal University,
Lafia, Nasarawa
State
2011
30
Federal University,
Kashere, Gombe
State
2011
31
Federal University,
Wukari, Taraba State
2011
32
Federal University,
Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
State
2011
33
Federal University,
Dutse, Jigawa State
2011
34
Federal University,
Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi
State
2011
35
Federal University,
Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
2011
36
Federal University,
Otuoke, Bayelsa
2011
37
The Nigeria Police
Academy, Wudil,
Kano State
2012
38
Federal University,
Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi
2013
39
Federal University,
Gusau, Zamfara
2013
40
Federal University,
Gashua, Yobe
2013
27
Institution
Year
Est
Year
Est
26
S/N
Institution
Institutions
S/N
PRIVATE
36
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
14
Year
Est
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2011
2011
2011
2011
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed
with great concern that some Nigerian universities are
running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to
the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission
has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are
awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their
own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and
foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical,
but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best
practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom
are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the
general public that only the following universities have
approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’
and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012:
Federal Universities:
1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
3. Bayero University, Kano
4. Federal University of Technology, Akure
5. Federal University of Technology, Minna
6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.
10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
16. University of Benin, Benin City
17. University of Calabar, Calabar
18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan
19. University of llorin, llorin
20. University of Jos, Jos
21. University of Lagos, Akoka
22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
25. University of Uyo, Uyo
26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
State Universities:
1. Abia State University, Uturu
2. Adamawa State University, Mubi
3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22. Anambra State University, Uli
Benue State University, Makurdi
Cross River University of Technology, Calabar
Delta State University, Abraka
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
Enugu State University of Science and Technology,
Enugu
Imo State University, Owerri
Kogi State University, Anyigba
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
Lagos State University, Ojo.
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port
Harcourt
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina
Gombe State University, Gombe
Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai
Private Universities:
1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja
2. American University of Nigeria, Yola
3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
5. Bowen University, Iwo
6. Covenant University, Ota
7. Igbinedion University, Okada
8. Pan-African University, Lekki
9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State
10. Caleb University, Lagos
11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun
State
Employers of labour, educational institutions and other
stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these
universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for
employment, further studies and other purposes. When
in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate,
the National Universities Commission should be contacted
through [email protected] and the following telephone
numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753,
07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information
can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.
nuc.edu.ng
Signed
Management
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
List of Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions
(Degree Mills) Operating in Nigeria*
The National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to the
general public, especially parents and prospective undergraduates, that the
under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been licensed by the Federal Government
and have, therefore, been closed down for violating the Education (National
Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
The “Universities” are:
1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor,
Anambra State or any of its other campuses
3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of
Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses
6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses
in Nigeria
7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other
campuses
8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses
9) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its
other campuses.
10) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other
campuses.
11) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other
campuses.
12) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
13) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
14) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other
campuses
15) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres,
or any of its campuses in Nigeria
16) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
17) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
18) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria`
19) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
21) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
22) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
23) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
24) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus
25) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
27) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
28) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses
in Nigeria
29) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria
30) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
31) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
32) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
33) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
34) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
35) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
36) Open International University, Akure
37)
38)
39)
40)
41)
42)
43)
44)
45)
46)
47)
48)
49)
50)
51)
52)
53
54)
55)
56)
57)
Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State
Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
Temple University, Abuja
Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos - Ibadan
Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin
Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre.
Evangel University of America & Chudick Management Academic, Lagos
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus)
career Light Resources Centre, Jos
University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT
Coastal Univversity, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State
Kaduna Bussiness School, Kaduna
Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger Delta
In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing
further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions
is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.
1)
National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
2)
North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State
3)
Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
4)
Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.
5)
West Coast University, Umuahia.
6)
Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
7)
Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.
8)
Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.
For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from
any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained
from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, employment,
and further studies.
The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further
necessary action.
* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.
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PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,
ANNOUNCER
NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
PUBLIC NOTICE: ILLEGAL STUDY CENTRES
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) wishes to bring to the attention of our valued student and stakeholders the activities of some unscrupulous elements, who have illegally proliferated NOUN Study Centres across
the country. These fraudsters are using several means to extortmoney from undiscerning students while projecting a
negative image of the National Open University of Nigeria.The Management of the University wishes to bring to the
attention of the public the underlisted approved Study Centres.
GEOPOLITICAL
ZONE
North
East
STUDY CENTRE
BAUCHI STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Former NRC Building Federal Low Cost Housing
Estate. Bauchi Bauchi State. [email protected]
YOLA STUDY CENTRE
MAIDUGURI STUDY
CENTRE
DAMATURU STUDY
CENTRE
JALINGO STUDY CENTRE
GOMBE STUDY CENTRE
North
West
COMMUNITY STUDY
CENTRE, GULAK
KANO STUDY CENTRE,
DUTSE STUDY CENTRE
GUSAU STUDY CENTRE
KADUNA STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Special Study
Centre,Nigerian Air force
SOKOTO STUDY CENTRE
KEBBI STUDY CENTRE
North
Central
FULL ADDRESS
KATSINA STUDY CENTRE
JOS STUDY CENTRE
ILORIN STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre, Army Barracks Road, Yola. yolastudycentre@noun.
edu.ng
NOUN Study Centre, Baga Road, P. O. Box 548, Maiduguri, Borno State.
[email protected] [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Former Amusement Park, Maiduguri Road, Damaturu, Yobe [email protected] [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Education Resource Centre, Former T/C Staff
Quarter Jalingo, Taraba State. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, After All Saints College, Gombe Federal Low Cost,
P. M. B 0163, Gombe. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Former SDP Party Secretariat,
Maiduguri - Mubi Express Way. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Independence Road, Sauna-Dakata, Kano [email protected] [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, 3rd Floor Federal Government
Secretariat. Kiyawa Road, Dutse [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre Federal College of Education
(Technical), Zaira Road, Gusau. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Kaduna Campus (old NETC) by Trade Fair Complex, KM 4 Zaria Road, Kaduna. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, 325 Ground Training Group, Nigerian Air Force
Base, Kaduna. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Jega, Birnin - Kebbi Road. [email protected]
[email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, After Katsina State House of Assembly, Kaita Road,
Katsina State, [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Lomay International Hotel Road, P.M.B.0983,
Bukuru, Sabon Barki, Jos. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Kulende Housing Estate, Ilorin. ilorinstudycentre@
nou.edu.ng
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NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigerian Army.
ABUJA STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigerian Public Service
Institute
NOUN Special Study
Centre,Nigerian Immigrations Services
NOUN Special Study Centre,
Nigerian Prisons Services
- Enugu Maximum Prisons
NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Army, (Army School of
Education) Sobi Cantonment, P.M.B 1514, Ilorin. sobistudycentre@noun.
edu.ng, [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, 5 Dar-E-Salaam, (Off Amino Kano Crescent)
Wuse II Abuja. [email protected],
NOUN Special Study Centre, Public Service Institute of Nigeria
(PSIN) Study Centre, Kubwa Express Way, Dutsen Alhaji Abuja.
NOUN Study Centre,Pension Board Office, (immediately after Atlas
Hotel) Secretariat Road Gwagwalada, Abuja. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Bill Clinton Avenue, Sauka, Abuja [email protected]
- Portharcourt Maximum
Prisons
- Kirikiri Maximum Prisons
NOUN Special Study
Centre, Nigerian Security and Civil Defense
Corps(NSCDC)
NOUN Special Study
Centre, National Union of
Road Transport Workers
(NURTW
NOUN Special Study
Centre,Nigerian Police
South
East
South
South
NOUN Special Study Centre, Civil Defense Academy, Sauka-Abuja [email protected]
NOUN Special Study Centre, Plot 1236, Sepele Street, Garki II, Abuja.
[email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, Directorate of Police Education Complex (Beside
Mopol Barracks) Suleja Express Way Dei dei, Kubwa, Abuja. [email protected]
MINNA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, NRC Secretariat, Opp Mariam Babangida Girls
Science College, Bosso, Minna, Niger State. minnastudycentre@noun.
edu.ng
MAKURDI STUDY CEN- NOUN Study Centre, (Former NDE Office) Opposite Mechanic Village,
TRE
Kanshio, Makurdi, Benue State [email protected]
OTUKPO STUDY CENNOUN Study Centre, 59/ 60 Upu Road Otukpo, Benue State.
TRE
[email protected]
COMMUNITY STUDY
NOUN Study Centre, Aiyeromi along Ogori-Ekpe Road, before General
CENTRE, OGORI
Hospital Ogori. [email protected]
LOKOJA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Defunct NRC Secretariat, Opposite Bishop Dennis
College, Lokoja, Kogi State. [email protected]
COMMUNITY STUDY
NOUN Study Centre, (Defunct Party Building Secretariat) Iyara – Kabba
CENTRE, IYARA
Road. [email protected] [email protected]
LAFIA STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre, Bukan – Sidi, Jos Road, Lafia. lafiastudycentre@
noun.edu.ng
OWERRI STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, c/o Federal Polytechnic, Nekedi, Owerri/Aba Road,
P.M.B 1036, Nekede, Owerri. [email protected] [email protected]
UMUDIKE STUDY CEN- NOUN Study Centre, National Root Crop Institute P M B 7296 Umuahia,
TRE
Abia State [email protected]
ENUGU STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Nike-Lake Road, Enugu, Enugu State.
[email protected]
AWKA STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre,Defunct Party Building P. M. B. 2017, Abagana, Anambra State. [email protected] [email protected]
ASABA STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba
[email protected]
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CALABAR STUDY CENTRE
UYO STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre, Murtala Mohammed Highway, Opposite Zone 6
Police Hqrts (Former Teachers training Collage) Calabar, Cross River
State. [email protected]
NOUN Study Centre, 3 Mbaba Afia Street, Off Aka Road,Uyo., Akwa Ibom
[email protected]
PORTHARCOURT STUDY NOUN Study Centre, St. John Campus (Aba Road, near Garrison),
CENTRE
Rumuolumeni PMB 5047, Port Harcourt. [email protected]
South
West
BENIN STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre, Ekenwa Road, (Old SDP Secretariat) Benin City, Edo
State. [email protected] [email protected]
YENAGOA STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre,Swali Road, Beside UBA Bank Yenagoa. [email protected]
COMMUNITY STUDY
CENTRE EMEVOR
NOUN Study Centre, 72 Emevor-Ughelli Road , Emevor, Isoko North Local GOVT. Area, Delta State [email protected]
IBADAN STUDY CENTRE
COMMUNITY STUDY
CENTRE, AWA-IJEBU
NOUN Study Centre, Former Party Secretariat, Faith Clinic Road Ijokodo
Junction, Sango-Eleyele PMB 5061, Ibadan. [email protected].
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NOUN Study Centre, Ijebu Awa, East Local Govt. Area, Ogun State.
[email protected]
ADO-EKITI STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre, Government Housing Estate, Afao Road, Ado-Ekiti.
[email protected]
ABEOKUTA STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre NNPC Mega Station, Ogun State.
[email protected]
AKURE STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre, Old NRC Building Idanre Road, Ondo State
[email protected],
OSOGBO STUDY CENTRE NOUN Study Centre, Beside St. Charles, Okedo, Former SDP Building,
Ilesha Road, Oshogbo, Osun State [email protected]
FCT
LAGOS STUDY CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre, NERDC, Agidingbi Beside Fela Shrine, Ikeja.
[email protected]
MACARTHY STUDY
CENTRE
NOUN Study Centre, No. 38/40 McCarthy, Off Obalende Road,
Opp Ghana High Commission, Lagos Island, Lagos.
NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigerian Navy
NOUN Study Centre, Nigerian Navy NNS QUORRA,
Apapa, Lagos [email protected]
Abuja Planning Office
5 Dar-E-Salaam, (Off Amino Kano Crescent) Wuse II Abuja.
[email protected]
North
West
Centre For Educational
Old NETC, By Trade Fair Complex, KM 4 Zaria Road, Kaduna.
Technology and [email protected]
neurial
Development (CETED)
Any other Study Centres, apart from the above, are illegal and members of the public who patronize them, do so at
their own risk.
Signed
Josephine O. Akinyemi (Mrs)
Registrar
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Call for Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL), working in partnership with the Brunei Darussalam Government,
wishes to announce a Masters’ Degree scholarships for five people from Commonwealth countries preferably working in Higher Education Institutions or Departments of Higher Education.
The scholarship awards are available for programmes commencing in July/August 2015 in three participating institutions in Brunei Darussalam. These institutions are:
1.
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
2.
Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)
3.
Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB)
The scholarship awards are available to study a Masters’ Degree for one or two years on a full-time basis.
Tuition fees and other compulsory school fees, one return economy air ticket, allowances (personal, food,
etc.), and residential accommodation are covered in each scholarship. For specific details on the terms
and conditions of the scholarship, click here. The entry requirements and the application form can also be
found on this link.
Applicants are invited to follow the application procedures directly with the Brunei Darussalam Government as stated on the Application Form and to submit a copy of the complete application package to
[email protected] and [email protected] at COL. Applicants must ensure the requirements below are fully addressed by 11th December 2014.
Applicants seeking the scholarship must:
1.
Meet the admission/entry requirements of the chosen programme as stated by the participating
institution and provide COL a copy of the application package submitted;
2.
Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country;
3.
Be 35 years or below by 31st July 2015;
4.
Have the written support of their Vice-Chancellors, Presidents or equivalent institutional heads;
5.
Must have written endorsement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the National Focal Point for
scholarships in the scholar’s respective country. See the Application Form for details;
6.
Must produce a security clearance statement from their National Security Agency/Police Station;
7.
Must be able to possess a valid passport for the whole duration of their study in Brunei Darussalam;
8.
Demonstrate how the degree obtained will help progress their personal and professional development;
9.
Preference will be given to those with a potential training role in their institution upon graduation;
and
10.
Gender balance in scholarship awards will be considered.
Mr. Olaitan Akefe Francis
NAME
Mrs. Lami Nuhu A.
Mrs. Nkiru Chigbo-Ichu Stella
Mr. Bashir Magaji
DATE OF
BIRTH
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December
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December
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December
DEPT
DODE
DRI
DODE
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December
Mrs. Parmata Gadzama Samuel A. 15
December
Mrs. Laide Olanlokun Shakirat
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December
Mr. Samuel Marcel Onazi
17
December
Mr. Enomfon Akpan-EkpoSunday 18
December
Mrs. Margaret-Mary Ekenna
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December
Chinonyerem
Miss. Okoho Etim Eyo
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December
Wishing you many happy returns!
Best wishes for the week.
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DMSS
DMSS
DICT
DFA
DFA
DICT
DESO
Date
Time
Venue
Event
This
Week’s Diary
Monday 15
December,
2014
Invitation to the 9.00am
Third Edition of
Training Workshop
on Improving Research Capacity of
DPRS for Enhanced
Service
Delivery
and Attainment of
the Transformation
Agenda
Tinapa Laseside Hotel,
Calabar,
Cross River
State
Inauguration of the 9.00am
Joint Committee of
NUC and the Federal
Ministry of Science
and Technology Parastatals
Executive
Secretary’s
Conference
Room, 5th
Floor, NUC,
Maitama –
Abuja
Invitation to Attend 9.00am
the Public Presentation of the Roadmap
for the Education
Sector: “Consolidating the Transformation in the Education
Sector: A Strategy
Plan”
Invitation to Attend 12.00
the OSSAP-MDGS Noon
Retreat on Operationalising the Nigeria MDGs’ Information System (NMIS)
Tuesday 16
December,
2014
Invitation to the 9. 00
Third Edition of am
Training Workshop
on Improving Research Capacity of
DPRS for Enhanced
Service
Delivery
and Attainment of
the Transformation
Agenda
Wednesday
17 December, 2014
National
Universities
Commission,
Maitama,
Abuja
Invitation as a Special 9.00am
Guest of Honour to
the 6th Convocation
Ceremony of Crawford University
Multipurpose
Hall, Crawford University, Ogun
State
Invitation to the 9.00am
Third Edition of
Training Workshop
on Improving Research Capacity of
DPRS for Enhanced
Service
Delivery
and Attainment of
the Transformation
Agenda
Tinapa Laseside Hotel,
Calabar,
Cross River
State
Special
Invitation
9.30am
to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund
(TETFund) Year 2014
Taxpayers Forum
External Ball
Room, Federal Palace
Hotels, Ahmadu Bello
Way, Victoria
Island, Lagos
Thursday 18 Special Invitation to 4.30 pm
December,
the 3rd TETFund
2014
Long Service Award
Ceremony/Send
Forth Dinner and
Plateau MeetEnd of the Year Paring Room,
ley
Transcorp
Friday 19
Hilton Hotel, December,
2014
Abuja
Tinapa Laseside Hotel,
Calabar,
Cross River
State
SHUN CORRUPTION.
IT DOES NOT PAY
Courtesy: Anti-corruption and Transparency Division
Ladi Kwali
Hall, Sheraton Hotels
and Towers,
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja
Saturday 20 Special Invitation to
December
the Combined Con2014
vocation Ceremonies
of the Federal University of Technology,
Akure (FUTA)
10.00
am
New Auditorium, FUTA,
Akure
Invitation as a Special
Guest at the Graduation of Executive
Intelligence Management Course
7 –
Department of State
Services
11.00
am
Main Auditorium, Institute for Security Studies
(ISS), Lower
Usuma Dam,
Bwari, Abuja
Dress Well and Earn
Respect.
Courtesy: Directorate of Management Support Services
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