Chief Martin Elechi
Executive Governor, Ebonyi State
23 nov, 2012
ISSN 0795-3089
Gov. Elechi Presents FUNAI Title Deeds to Prof.
Rufa’i
he Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Elechi, in a special session with
Executive Governor, Ebonyi State
23 nov, 2012
ISSN 0795-3089
Gov. Elechi Presents FUNAI Title Deeds to Prof.
Rufa’i
he Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Elechi, in a special session with
the State Executive Council and the Ministerial Monitoring and Implementation
Committee for the 9 new federal Universities, presented the title deeds for the Federal
University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI), for both its take-off and permanent sites, to the
Honourable Minister of Education, Professor
Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i, OON. The event,
which took place on Monday, 9 July, 2012, at
the Government House, marked the
beginning of an inspection tour to ascertain
the level of preparedness of the University
for the commencement of academic
activities.
Presenting the land documents, the Governor
reiterated his commitment to support the
University, to ensure its smooth take-off,
stating that his administration gave priority to
education. He recalled the earlier visit by the
team in 2011, when the issue of location was
deliberated on. He informed the team that
the host community was ready to cooperate
with the University, and was prepared to relocate from the land and ensure that the University
took off as envisioned. He promised that adequate compensation would be made to those
affected and commended the team for its sustained efforts towards ensuring progress in the
universities.
The Honourable Minister, on behalf of the delegation, thanked the state Government and the
host community for their reception and for donating 4000 hectares of land to the University.
She assured them that the University, would, in no small way, bring development and
education closer to the people of the State.
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Prof. Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i
Honourable Minister of Education
The Governor accompanied the group to the
university site, where the Honourable
Minister and the Executive Secretary,
National Universities Commission (NUC),
noted the progress that had been made in
renovating the take-off site and putting up
new structures, which included offices,
laboratories, classrooms and hostel
accommodation.
In a meeting with the university community,
the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oye Ibidapo-
Obe, reiterated that the requisite academic
and support staff for the commencement of
academic activities were in place and ready to
steer the University to enviable heights.
The Vice-Chancellor said FUNAI was
preparing for its maiden post-UTME
examination and said only qualified students would be admitted. He expressed confidence
that with the continued support of relevant stakeholders, the University would commence
academic activities without further delay.
Also at the session were members of the Ndufu-Alike Ikwo community, who came out en
masse to welcome the delegation and expressed their commitment towards the realisation of
the project.
One of the classrooms at the Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
Prof. Okojie with Spanish teacher, Ms. Asunción
Florenciano
ES Presents Certificates to Spanish Language
Trainees
he Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Julius
Okojie, OON, on Friday, 13 July, 2012, presented certificates to participants of the 2nd
annual intensive training programme in Spanish Language and Culture, in his office.
The programme is an initiative of the Embassy of Spain in Nigeria to promote Spanish
Language in Nigerian universities.
Speaking on behalf of the participants, Dr. (Mrs.) Purity Uchechukwu, of the Nnamdi
Azikiwe University, expressed gratitude to NUC for its commitment to the success of the
programme which, she said, was to see Spanish taught as an elective course in some Nigerian
universities. Dr. Uchechukwu said the participants were delighted with the progress they
made within one month, stressing the need
for participants to sit for the Spanish
Diploma Español Lengua Extranjera (DELE)
exam to boost their qualification.
On the future of the Language in Nigeria, she
expressed optimism to see it being taught up
to PhD level. She commended the Spanish
teacher, Ms. Asunción Florenciano, who she
described as an asset and pleaded with NUC
to ensure that the trainer is retained by the
Spanish government despite the economic
crisis. While encouraging participants to
popularise the Language in their various,
university communities, she suggested that
the training be split in phases to
accommodate the various levels of the
participants. She said there was indeed a
future for the language with Spanish spoken
in most parts of the world especially, the
Latin America.
Responding, the Executive Secretary reiterated the need to have Spanish taught in higher
institutions, emphasising the importance of library facilities with e-journals in Spanish and
called on other alumni of the initiative, to join in building the system. He said efforts were
already underway to retain the Spanish teacher but said the Commission was soliciting the
support of the Spanish government.
Professor Okojie said a stakeholders’ meeting was important to justify the need for the
project, while acknowledging that no Nigerian university is presently teaching Spanish
Language as a first degree, he said that current upgrade of the Language, through the
intensive training, would be pursued. He said he was aware of the cultural similarities
between Nigeria and some European countries and cited OAU, Ile-Ife as one of the
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universities that have a hostel, in Brazil, adding that there is need to have a Spanish centre,
where people get access to learning materials and subscribe to e-journals.
The 2012 training was jointly sponsored by NUC and the Embassy of Spain and held from 18
June-13 July, 2012, at the Commission. The training had participants from the Departments
of Linguistics and Allied Languages of some universities, namely the University of Port-
Harcourt, University of Ilorin, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Literacy Rate in Bauchi Leap-frogs from 15% to
65%
his was a revelation made by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Bauchi
State, Alh. Ibrahim Mohammed Aliyu, in an on-the-spot interview with Monday
Bulletin on Monday, 9 July, 2012, at the National Universities Commission.
Responding to questions on the development and achievements of Bauchi State University,
the Commissioner said that, from the 10-15% literacy level previously recorded, it had risen
to 65-70%. The government had waged a war against illiteracy, by completely renovating
schools, approving the supply of text books at all levels and providing free accommodation
and mattresses for students at the basic education level, with free feeding and SSCE
registration.
On girl-child education in Bauchi State, the Commissioner said that recently, the State was
rated second best in providing access to girl-child education. To discourage premature
marriages and hawking, the Government planned to open two additional schools for girls,
located not too far from the capital, and to relocate boys from some schools to others so as to
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Alh. Ibrahim Mohammed Aliyu
Commissioner for Education, Bauchi State
increase the number of girls’ schools. The reason for the location of the schools, he said, was
to facilitate monitoring and evaluation. “By this year, about 40,000 will have graduated from
both the junior and the senior schools for the girl-child. It is our expectation that by the time
they finish their senior secondary school, they would appreciate western education enough to
continue from there.’’
Speaking on the evolution of the University, following its recognition by NUC in 2011, the
Commissioner said the State Government had appointed a Consultant, Professor Ango
Abdullahi, so as not to allow any form of interference from any quarters except for the
Commissioner of Education and the Secretary to the State Government, who were to serve as
project coordinators and channels of communication with the government and the consultant.
He said the Consultants were given a free hand to operate without any political or civil
service interference. This, he said, was why
the University took off within nine months
and operates within the university system as
required by the NUC Benchmark Minimum
Academic Standards. Immediately the
Consultant was done, the Government
appointed a Governing Council with the
same Professor Ango Abdullahi as
Chairman. To allow for smooth running of
the University, devoid of political
interference, the Government took a
decision not to appoint a Vice-Chancellor
and Registrar from the State, saying that the
Vice-Chancellor is from Kaduna State,
while the Registrar is from Adamawa State
and that other competent hands were
engaged to handle the running of the
University.
On local content, the Commissioner said the Government was careful not to locate the
University in any of its major towns but in communities along the Hadejia-Jamaare River
basin. With the location of the University on a land mass, along the river basin, he said,
“when the Faculty of Agriculture takes off, it will also serve as a centre for Agricultural
Research extension to help in addressing desertification challenges, which, he said was a
global priority. Arrangements are being made to acquire land for soil-based research on types
of plants and seeds to be generated.”
Responding on the running of multi-campus, which the Commission discourages, the
Commissioner said the State Government, being mindful of NUC benchmark, runs the
various campuses each with a peculiar programme of focus, saying the main campus was to
run Arts, Sciences, Agriculture and Medicine without Social Sciences, The Misau Campus
was to run the Faculty of Law only and the Bauchi Campus was to focus on Engineering and
Social Sciences. He said the Government, mindful of the financial implication of running the
three campuses, had enacted a Law for the University to be self-reliant with 2% from the
state statutory allocation and 5% of the local government grants to go to the Institution’s
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Fatou Bom Bensouda
Chief Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
account. He further told MB that the Government was going to obtain about 250 million
dollar loan, for the development of infrastructure in the university.
On staffing and staff development, the Commissioner affirmed that the recruitment policy
indicated that all Graduate Assistants would be recruited from the State but were not allowed
to lecture. Rather, they conducted tutorials for the students. For other categories of staff,
suitably qualified persons were recruited, regardless of tribe, race or religion. As part of its
staff development initiative, government, through its Ministry of Higher Education, was
sponsoring graduate assistants for further studies both within and outside the country. “When
I recently visited the University, I found out that the University had given out loans to staff to
improve their welfare thereby maintaining good and qualified manpower. We have acquired a
land for the University to establish a model staff school.”
OAU Alumna Appointed ICC Chief Prosecutor
n alumna of the Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife, Fatou Bom
Bensouda, has been appointed
Chief Prosecutor at the International
Criminal Court (ICC), The Hague,
Netherlands. Her mission is to prosecute
those responsible for the most serious of
crimes, like genocide, war crimes and
crimes against humanity, when domestic
courts and prosecutors fail. Public Relations
Officer of the University, Abiodun
Olarewaju, said, in a release, that Bensouda,
51, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in
Law from OAU in 1986 and attended the
Nigerian Law School. She also holds a
Masters degree in International Maritime
Law and the Law of the Sea.
The newly-appointed Chief Prosecutor was
the first International Maritime Law expert of The Gambia, who once served as the Attorney-
General and Minister of Justice in The Gambia, her home country. She had served as the
Deputy Chief Prosecutor at ICC from 8th September, 2004 until her appointment as the Chief
Prosecutor this year. At various times, she was the Senior Legal Adviser at the International
Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and also the first African woman to assume the top job at an
International Tribunal. In 2009, she received the International Jurists Award for her
contributions to national and international criminal law.
Bensouda took part in negotiations on the treaty of the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS), the West African Parliament and the ECOWAS Tribunal. She
worked as a Delegate at the United Nations Conferences on Crime Prevention, the
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Late Mrs. Juliana Nnenna Uche
Former Registrar, Rhema University
Organisation of African Unity’s Ministerial Meetings on Human Rights, amongst others. She
honoured her alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University recently, by flying down directly
from The Hague to attend the Inauguration of the Gambia Branch of Great Ife Alumni
Association of her homeland, The Gambia, where she was decorated with the Distinguished
Alumna Award by the Great Ife Alumni Association, with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Bamitale Omole, in attendance.
Responding, she said that the rigorous training and all-round academic orientation at the
University prepared her sufficiently to cope with life’s daily challenges. She assured
everyone that the whole world should look forward to a new, fair and more improved ICC
under her watch. Earlier in the year, she was named among the 100 most influential people in
the World by Time Magazine.
Rhema Varsity Loses
Registrar
he Executive Secretary, National
Universities Commission, Professor
Julius Okojie, OON, on behalf of the
entire Management and staff of the
Commission, has expressed shock over the
demise of the Registrar, Rhema University,
Obeama-Asa, Rivers State, Mrs. Juliana
Nnenna Uche. Professor Okojie described her
death as a loss, not only to Rhema University
but to the entire Nigerian University System
(NUS).
He prayed that God would grant her
immediate family and the University the
fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ABUJA
SPECIAL VISITATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA
Due to recent developments in the University of Abuja, The President, Commander- in-Chief
and Visitor to the University, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, has approved the conduct
of a special visitation to the University.
A Special Visitation Panel has therefore been constituted to address the recurring systemic
problems of the University, from inception, in the areas of: Financial Audit, Programmes
Audit, General Administration (Senate and Council Affairs), Staff and Students Audit,
Conduct of Academic and Non-academic Staff, Project Administration and Procurement,
Admissions and Examinations Administration; and make appropriate recommendations on
each of these areas to the government.
The Panel has the following members:
Chairman – Dr. S. T. Osanakpo SAN
Secretary – Mal. Hamza Abdullahi MNIM
1. TEAM ONE - FINANCIAL AUDIT
a. Vincent Azie - Leader
b. Abdulkadeer Njigga
c. Prof Kabir Isa Dandago
d. Barr. Chima Boms
e. Mrs. Gloria Olotu - Secretary
2. TEAM TWO - PROGRAMMES AUDIT
a. Prof. Ignatius Uvah - Leader
b. Joseph U. Idachaba
c. Dr. O. Osasona
d. Prof. Fatima Tahir
e. L. M. Faruk - Secretary
3. TEAM THREE - GENERAL ADMIN (Senate & Council Affairs)
a. Prof. F. A. Ogunbona - Leader
b. Robinson Ezeife
c. Mrs. L.S.J Ahmed
d. Dr. A. T. Abubakar
e. Mrs F. O. Ezeozue - Secretary
4. TEAM FOUR - STAFF & STUDENTS AUDIT
a. Prof. I. L. Bashir - Leader
b. Prof. J.O.J. Nwachukwu
c. Dr. Fatima L. Adamu
d. Dr Sabo Kurawa
e. Pharm. Mohammed Audu - Secretary
5. TEAM FIVE -CONDUCT OF ACADEMIC & NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
a. Prof. Dafe Otobo - Leader
b. Prof. Donatus O. Onu
c. Dr. A. T. Abdullahi
d. Engr. Lawal Abubakar
e. Mrs. Abosede Omotowa - Secretary
6. TEAM SIX - PROJECT ADMIN & PROCUREMENT
a. Dr. Adamu Yabani - Leader
b. Engr Solomon Agunbiade
c. Manir Yakubu
d. Arc. Nnamdi Obuzor
e. Engr. Abraham Chundusu - Secretary
7. TEAM SEVEN - ADMISSIONS & EXAMS ADMINISTRATION
a. Prof. Oronne Joyce Akaninwo - Leader
b. Alh. Mohammed Umar Koko
c. Mrs. Moji Ladipo
d. Dr. Animia Ajor-Wordu
e. Alh. Abubakar Diggi - Secretary
The Inauguration ceremony will hold as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 25th July, 2012
Time: 4pm (All Panelists are requested to be seated by 3.30pm)
Venue: Federal Ministry of Education’s Conference Room
The Panel has eight (8) weeks, from the date of inauguration, to complete the assignment.
Signed
Dr. B. D. Ibe
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Education
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
Manage
PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR
INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (PRESSID)
As part of efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation
Agenda, the Federal Government of Nigeria plans to develop a critical mass of
professionals who would serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and
technological advancement, as well as sustainable economic development. This would
be achieved through the sponsorship of outstanding students for postgraduate studies
in the top 25 universities in the world. To this end, the Federal Government has
instituted the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and
Development.
Eligibility Criteria for the Scheme
Interested candidates should:
1. be graduates from the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 academic sessions, who
would have completed their National Youth Service by May 2012;
2. have obtained First Class Honours degree from any recognized and approved
University in the following disciplines and aim at postgraduate degrees in the
specified and allied disciplines:
a. Sciences: Nuclear Physics, Operations Research, Industrial Chemistry,
Quantitative Genetics, etc
b. Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry,
etc;
c. Special Aspects of Biology: Biometrics, Molecular Biology, etc;
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d. Economics: Econometrics, Development Economics, etc;
e. Engineering & Technology: Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics,
Metallurgy, Material Science and Production Engineering,
Nanotechnology, Cyber-Security, Software Engineering, etc;
f. Medicine: Oncology, Human Genetics, Hepatology, Nuclear Medicine,
Geriatrics, etc;
*In the case of Medicine, candidates must have a minimum of 2
Distinctions in their Part 3 and Part 4 MBBS examinations;
In all cases, candidates must:
(a) be below 30 years of age by July 2012;
(b) be computer literate; and
(c) be ready to be bonded and to work, preferably, as academic staff in any public
university or research institute for a minimum period of five (5) years.
Please note that universities in the United States of America require candidates to sit
for the Graduate Record Exams (GRE) before they can secure admission.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should visit www.nuc.edu.ng and click on ‘Apply for
PRESSID’ link (banner or menu) to complete the application. For further enquiries,
please contact the Committee through pressid@nuc.edu.ng on or before 30th July,
2012.
Only shortlisted candidate will be invited for further screening.
Signed
Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON
Chairman, Implementation Committee, PRESSID
Official Telephone and PABX Lines in NUC
Secretariat
The attention of the entire staff of the National Universities Commission is hereby drawn to
the following new official telephone and PABX lines available now in the Commission.
1. 08027455412
2. 08027455413
3. 08027455418
4. 07054407741
5. 07054407742
6. 07054407743
7. 07039254081
8. 07039254082
9. 07054327029,
10. 07082024412 - FAX LINE
RE: CORDIS Call For Proposal for Next Round of
FP7
The National Universities Commission has received a call for proposal sponsored by the
European Union Research Council and under the EU's Seventh Framework Programme
(FP7), worth a total of EUR 8.1 billion. The projects funded by this call are open to
organisations and businesses in all EU member states, FP7 partner states and specifically
eligible countries. The call targets both innovation and a range of societal challenges,
building a bridge to Horizon 2020, the next funding programme for EU research from 2014-
2020.
Meanwhile subject index includes; Construction Technology, Information, Media, Transport,
Economic aspects, Security, Social aspects, Biotechnology, Education, Information and
Communication Technology applications, Training, Materials Technology, Healthcare
delivery/services, Resources of the sea, Fisheries, Automation, Renewable sources of Energy,
Telecommunications, Network technologies, Safety, Industrial Manufacture, Life Sciences,
Electronics, Microelectronics, Earth Sciences, Agriculture, other Energy topics, Medical
Biotechnology, Environmental Protection, Nanotechnology and Nanosciences, Food,
Robotics, other Technology, Sustainable development, Aerospace Technology, Innovation,
Technology Transfer, Business aspects, Space & Satellite Research, Industrial Biotech,
Medicine, Health, Climate Change & Carbon Cycle Research, Information Processing,
Information Systems, Coordination, Cooperation, Policies, Scientific Research, Legislation
and Regulations.
In addition to the general integration of international activities right across FP7, there are
specific calls to promote bi-regional cooperation and bilateral partnerships with EU-based
organisations.
N.B Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have a special place in the current round of
calls with a package worth around EUR 1.2 billion. This includes financing for SMEs of
around EUR 970 million under the 'Cooperation' Theme, where ring-fenced budgets for
SMEs will account for up to 75 % of available funding in specific calls. There will also be
EUR 250 million for the dedicated SMEs programme 'Research for the benefit of SMEs',
including demonstration actions for FP7 research results.
For official call announcements and details, please consult:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/fp7_calls
For more Information Contact;
Dr. C. Nwosu 08033135868
Mrs. C. C. Tukura 08032899544
Re: The University of the West Indies Vacancy for a
Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Digital Systems
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago West Indies, has
issued a Vacancy for a Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Digital Systems, Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering.
The Person must have a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the successful
candidate will be expected to contribute to the Group’s research activities. The Group’s focus
includes embedded systems development using field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs),
complex programmable logic devices CPLDs and microprocessors. Familiarity with analogue
circuit elements and digital signal processing will be an asset.
N.B The Deadline for Applications is 30 July, 2012.
For those interested, applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., Fax No.1-868-663-
9684. Full CV and applications forms which must be completed fully and can be obtained at
the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu must be submitted. The names and
addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must
be indicated. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask
their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus
Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University.
EURIAS CALL FOR 2013-2014 FELLOWSHIPS
The European Institute for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme has issued a
call for fellowships for the 2013-2014 academic years. The Fellowship Programme is an
international researcher mobility programme offering 10-month residencies in one of the 14
participating institutes located in Berlin (Germany), Bologna (Italy), Brussels (Belgium),
Bucharest (Romania), Budapest (Hungary), Cambridge (UK), Helsinki (Finland), Jerusalem
(Israel), Lyons (France), Nantes (France), Paris (France), Uppsala (Sweden), Vienna
(Austria) and Wassenaa (the Netherlands).
EURIAS Fellowships are mainly offered in the fields of the humanities and social sciences
but may also be granted to scholars in life and exact sciences, provided that their proposed
research project does not require laboratory facilities and that it interfaces with humanities
and social sciences. The diversity of the 14 participating institutions offers a wide range of
possible research contexts in Europe for worldwide scholars. Applicants may select up to
three institutes outside their country of nationality or residence as possible host institutions.
For this call, EURIAS is offering a total of 32 fellowships (16 junior and 16 senior positions).
The Programme welcomes applications worldwide from promising young scholars, as well as
from leading senior researchers. The EURIAS selection process has proven to be highly
competitive. To match the Programme standards, applicants have to submit a solid and
innovative research proposal, to demonstrate the ability to forge beyond disciplinary
specialization, to show an international commitment as well as quality publications in highimpact
venues.
The EURIAS Fellowship Programme is a project initiated by the Network of European
Institutes for Advanced Study, Coordinated by the French Network of Institutes for
Advanced Study (RFIEA) and Co-funded by the European Commission.
Subject index: Coordination, Cooperation, Medicine, Health, Biotechnology, Scientific
Research, Education, Training, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Innovation, Technology
Transfer, Mathematics, Statistics.
For more information please visit: http://www.2013-2014.eurias-fp.eu/call-applications
Re: Call for Proposals for areas related to Green
Technology and Aircraft
The Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative calls for proposals for areas related to Green
technology and aircraft.
The areas covered by the call include:
- eco design;
- green regional aircraft;
- green rotorcraft;
- sustainable and green engines;
- smart fixed wing aircraft;
- systems for green operations;
- technology evaluator.
An Aircraft has a 30-year service life, and new aviation design takes more than a decade to
develop. The aim of Clean Sky is to develop breakthrough technologies to significantly
increase the environmental performance of airplanes and air transport. This will result in less
noisy and more fuel efficient aircraft, bringing a key contribution in achieving the Single
European Sky environmental objectives. The accelerated research process used by Clean Sky
is an opportunity for rapid progress in the introduction of green technology into aviation.
The joint technology initiative (JTI) started in 2008 and is a public-private partnership
between the European Commission and industry stakeholders.
Programme Acronym: FP7, FP7-JTI
For more information contact:
Dr. C. Nwosu 08033135868
Mrs. Mercy Nwoke 08035053229
Mrs. C. C. Tukura 08032899544
List of Approved Universities in Nigeria
UNIVERSITIES
S/N Federal Year S/N State Year S/N Private Year
1 University of
Ibadan, Ibadan
1948 1 Rivers State
University of
Science &
Technology, Port-
Harcourt
1979 1 Babcock University,
Ilishan Remo
1999
2 University of
Nigeria, Nsukka
1960 2 Ambrose Alli
University, Ekpoma
1980 2 Madonna University,
Okija (Suspended)
1999
3 Obafemi
Awolowo
University, Ile-
Ife
1962 3 Abia State
University, Uturu
1981 3 Igbinedion University,
Okada
1999
4 Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria
1962 4 Enugu State
University of
Science & Tech,
Enugu
1982 4 Bowen University, Iwo 2001
5 University of
Lagos, Lagos
1962 5 Olabisi Onabanjo
University, Ago-
Iwoye
1982 5 Covenant University,
Ota
2002
6 University of
Benin, Benin
City
1970 6 Lagos State
University, Ojo,
Lagos
1983 6 Pan-African University,
Lagos
2002
7 Bayero
University, Kano
1975 7 Ladoke Akintola
University of
Technology,
Ogbomoso
1990 7 Benson Idahosa
University, Benin City
2002
8 University of
Calabar, Calabar
1975 8 Imo State University,
Owerri
1992 8 ABTI American
University, Yola
2003
9 University of
Ilorin, Ilorin
1975 9 Benue State
University, Makurdi
1992 9 Redeemers University,
Mowe, Ogun State
2005
10 University of
Jos, Jos
1975 10 Delta State
University, Abraka
1992 10 Ajayi Crowther
University, Oyo
2005
11 University of
Maiduguri,
Maiduguri
1975 11 Adekunle Ajasin
University,
Akungba-Akoko
1999 11 Al-Hikmah University,
Ilorin
2005
12 Usmanu
Danfodiyo
University, 1975
12 Kogi State
University, Anyigba
1999 12 Caritas University,
Amorji-Nke, Enugu
(Suspended)
2005
Sokoto
13 University of
Port-Harcourt,
Port-Harcourt
1975 13 Niger-Delta
University, Yenagoa
2000 13 CETEP City University,
Lagos
2005
14 Federal
University of
Technology,
Owerri
1980 14 Anambra State
University of
Science &
Technology, Uli
2000 14 Bingham University,
Auta Balefi, Karu,
Nasarawa State
2005
15 Federal
University of
Technology,
Akure
1981 15 Kano University of
Science &
Technology, Wudil
2000 15 Katsina University,
Katsina
2005
16 Modibbo Adama
University of
Technology,
Yola
1981 16 Ebonyi State
University,
Abakaliki
2000 16 Renaissance University,
Enugu
2005
17 Federal
University of
Technology,
Minna
1982 17 Nasarawa State
University, Keffi
2002 17 Bells University of
Technology, Ota, Ogun
State
2005
18 Nigerian
Defence
Academy,
Kaduna
1985 18 Adamawa State
University, Mubi
2002 18 Lead City University of
Ibadan, Oyo State
(Suspended)
2005
19 University of
Abuja,
1988 19 Gombe State
University, Gombe
2004 19 Crawford University,
Igbesa, Ogun State
2005
20 Abubakar
Tafawa Balewa
University,
Bauchi
1988 20 Kaduna State
University, Kaduna
2004 20 Wukari Jubilee
University, Wukari
2005
21 University of
Agriculture,
Makurdi
1988 21 Cross River
University of
Technology, Calabar
2004 21 Crescent University,
Abeokuta
2005
22 University of
Agriculture,
Abeokuta
1988 22 Plateau State
University, Bokkos
2005 22 Novena University,
Ogume, Delta State
2005
23 Nnamdi Azikiwe
University,
Awka
1992 23 Ondo State
University of
Technology, Okiti
Pupa.
2008 23 University of Mkar,
Mkar
2005
24 University of
Uyo, Uyo
1991 24 Ibrahim Babangida
University, Lapai,
Niger State
2005 24 Joseph Ayo Babalola
University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Osun State
2006
25 Michael Okpara
University of
Agriculture,
Umudike
1992 25 Tai Solarin
University of
Education, Ijagun
2005 25 Caleb University, Lagos 2007
26 National Open
University of
Nigeria, Lagos
2002 26 Umaru Musa
Yar’Adua
University, Katsina
2006 26 Fountain University,
Oshogbo
2007
27 Fed. Univ. of
Petroleum
Resources,
Effurun
2007 27 Bukar Abba Ibrahim
University,
Damaturu Yobe
State
2006 27 Salem University,
Lokoja
2007
28 Federal
University,
Lokoja, Kogi
State
2011 28 Kebbi State
University of
Science and
Technology, Aliero
2006 28 Tansian University,
Umunya, Anambra State
(Suspended)
2007
29 Federal
University,
Lafia, Nasarawa
State
2011 29 Osun State
University, Osogbo
2006 29 Veritas University,
Abuja
2007
30 Federal
University,
Kashere, Gombe
State
2011 30 Taraba State
University, Jalingo
2008 30 Wesley Univ. of Science
& Tech., Ondo
2007
31 Federal
University,
Wukari, Taraba
State
2011 31 Kwara State
University, Ilorin
2009 31 Western Delta Univ.,
Oghara, Delta State
2007
32 Federal
University,
Dutsin-Ma,
Katsina State
2011 32 Sokoto State
University, Sokoto
2009 32 The Achievers
University, Owo
2007
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33 Federal
University,
Dutse, Jigawa
State
2011 33 Akwa Ibom State
University, Ikot
Ikpaden
2010 33 African Univ. of Science
& Tech., Abuja
2007
34 Federal
University,
Ndufu-Alike,
Ebonyi State
2011 34 Ignatius Ajuru
University of
Education,
Rumuolumeni
2010 34 Afe Babalola
University, Ado-Ekiti,
Ekiti State
2009
35 Federal
University, Oye-
Ekiti, Ekiti State
2011 35 Ekiti State
University, Ado-
Ekiti.
2011 35 Godfrey Okoye
University, Ugwuomu-
Nike, Enugu State
2009
36 Federal
University,
Otuoke, Bayelsa
2011 36 Bauchi State
University, Gadau
2011 36 Nigerian Turkish Nile,
University, Abuja
2009
37 The Nigeria
Police Academy,
Wudil, Kano
State
2012 37 Northwest
University, Kano
2012 37 Oduduwa University,
Ipetumodu, Osun State
2009
38 Paul University, Awka,
Anambra State
2009
39 Rhema University,
Obeama-Asa, Rivers
State
2009
40 Wellspring University,
Evbuobanosa, Edo State
2009
41 Adeleke University,
Ede, Osun State
2011
42 Baze University, Abuja 2011
43 Landmark University,
Omu-Aran, Kwara State
2011
44 Samuel Adegboyega
University, Ogwa, Edo
State
2011
45 Elizade University,
Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
2012
46 Evangel University,
Akaeze, Ebonyi State
2012
47 Gregory University,
Uturu, Abia State
2012
48 Mcpherson University,
Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo,
Ogun State
2012
49 Southwestern
University, Okun Owa,
Ogun State
2012
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate
Programmes as of 10th July, 2012
1. Abia State University, Uturu
2. AbubakarTafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
3. Adamawa State University, Mubi
4. Adekunie Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
5. African University of Science and Technology,
Abuja
6. Ahmadu Beilo University, Zaria
7. Ambrose Alii University, Ekpoma
8. Anambra State University, Uli
9. Babcock University, Hishan-Remo
10. Bayero University, Kano
11. Benson Idahosa University, Benin city
12. Benue State University, Makurdi
13. Bowen University, Iwo
14. Covenant University, Ota
15. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar
16. Delta State University, Abraka
17. Ebonyi State University, Abakalilki
18. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
19. Enugu State University of Science and
Technology, Enugu
20. Federal University of Technology, Akure
21. Federal University of Technology, Minna
22. Federal University of Technology, Owrerri
23. igbinedion University, Okada
24. Imo State University, Owerri
25. Kogi State University, Ayigba
26.Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,
Ogbomosho
27.Lagos State University, Ojo
28.Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
29.Modibbo Adama University of Technology. Yola
3O.Nasarawa State University, Keffi
31 .National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
32.Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island
33.Nnamdi Azikrwe University, Awka
34.ObafemiAwolowo University, lie- Ife
35,Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
36.Pan-Afrioan University, Lekki
37,Rivers State University of Science and Technology,
Port Harcourt
38. University of Abuja, Gwagwaiada
39.University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
40. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
41,University of Benin, Benin City
42.University of Calabar, Calabar
43.University of Ibadan, Ibadan
44,University of llorin, llorin
45,University of Jos, Jos
46.University of Lagos, Akoka
47.University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
48.University of Nigeria, Nsukka
49.University of Port Harcouri, Port Harcourt
50.University of Uyo, Uyo
51.Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
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) Christians of Charity American University of Sci. & Tech, Nkpor, Anambra State or
any of its other campuses
2) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
3) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any
of its other campuses in Nigerian
4) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses
5) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in
Nigeria
6) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other
campuses
7) Atlanta University, Ayingba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses
8) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other
campuses.
9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other
campuses.
11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
13) Saint Augustines University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other
campuses
14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any
of its campuses in Nigeria
15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria`
18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus
24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in
Nigeria
28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria
29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
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
33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
35) Open International University, Akure
36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State
38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
42) Temple University, Abuja
43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos - Ibadan
Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
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 recognized 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.
PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,
ANNOUNCER
“VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY”
A TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME
The Voyage of Discovery is an NUC-sponsored 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 Tuesday on:
(a) African Independent Television (AIT) - 4:30 - 5.00 pm
(b) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Mondays - 1.30 - 2.00 pm
The current running episodes are on:
THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DOCTORAL THESES AWARD SCHEME, THE
NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS AWARD AND
RESEARCHES AND INNOVATIONS OF COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, OGUN
STATE.
This Week’s Diary
Monday July 23, 2012 • 2nd Convocation Ceremony of Osun State University,
Oshogbo, Osun Sate (Convocation Lecture) at Osun State
University, Oshogbo, Osun State.
Wednesday July 25, 2012 • Invitation as Special Guest of Honour at the Opening
Ceremony of the 20th Annual International Conference of the
National Vocational Association (NVA) at Social Science
Auditorium Campus 3, Delta State University, Abraka
(10.00am)
Thursday July 26, 2012 • 2nd Convocation Ceremony of Osun State University,
Oshogbo, Osun Sate (Convocation Lecture) at Osun State
University, Oshogbo, Osun State.
• Invitation to the 8th Annual Lecture by AELEX Legal
Practitioners and Arbitrators at Agip Recital Hall, Muson
Centre, Lagos
Friday July 27, 2012 • 2nd Convocation Ceremony of Osun State University,
Oshogbo, Osun Sate (Convocation Lecture) at Osun State
University, Oshogbo, Osun State
• Invitation to participate as Chief Host of my Book Launch
Event by Alhaji Yakubu Habi at Shehu Musa Yar’adua
Centre, Abuja.
• Invitation to Appeal Fund Launch at the University of
Ibadan.
This Week’s Birthdays
NAME DATE OF BIRTH DEPARTMENT
Mr. Haruna Ayanleke Alayande 23 July DQA
Mr. Joseph Kalu Uma 24 July DFA
Prof. Lawal Alhassan Bichi 25 July DAS
Prof. Julius Amioba Okojie 27 July DESO
Mr. Christian Sunday Onoja 27 July DESO
Mr. A. Bature 27 July DMSS
Engr. A. Adebayo 28 July DPP
Mr. V.O. Egesimba 28 July DMSS
Mr. Aminu Abba 29 July DAS
Mrs. Martha E. Etok 29 July DAS
Mr. N. Dauda 29 July DSSS
Mr. Muhammed Asuku Audu 31 July DAS
Miss K.B. Motojesi 01 August DIM
Mr. Abdullahi Hamza 01 August DMSS
Mr. J. C. Nwagwu 02 August DAS
Mrs. Blessing Ngozi Chukwu 02 August DPP
Mr. S. A. Maisule 02 August DIM
Mr. Augustine Chukwuwinke Ogwezi 03 August DESO
Miss H. Iliya 03 August DR&I
Mr. P. Esume 03 August DPP
Mrs. N. O. Andeobu 04 August DAS
Mr. O. K. Ayeni 04 August LO
Wishing you many happy returns!
Best wishes for the week.
Shun Corruption. It Does Not Pay.
Courtesy: Anticorruption and Transparency Division
Secretariat
The attention of the entire staff of the National Universities Commission is hereby drawn to
the following new official telephone and PABX lines available now in the Commission.
1. 08027455412
2. 08027455413
3. 08027455418
4. 07054407741
5. 07054407742
6. 07054407743
7. 07039254081
8. 07039254082
9. 07054327029,
10. 07082024412 - FAX LINE
RE: CORDIS Call For Proposal for Next Round of
FP7
The National Universities Commission has received a call for proposal sponsored by the
European Union Research Council and under the EU's Seventh Framework Programme
(FP7), worth a total of EUR 8.1 billion. The projects funded by this call are open to
organisations and businesses in all EU member states, FP7 partner states and specifically
eligible countries. The call targets both innovation and a range of societal challenges,
building a bridge to Horizon 2020, the next funding programme for EU research from 2014-
2020.
Meanwhile subject index includes; Construction Technology, Information, Media, Transport,
Economic aspects, Security, Social aspects, Biotechnology, Education, Information and
Communication Technology applications, Training, Materials Technology, Healthcare
delivery/services, Resources of the sea, Fisheries, Automation, Renewable sources of Energy,
Telecommunications, Network technologies, Safety, Industrial Manufacture, Life Sciences,
Electronics, Microelectronics, Earth Sciences, Agriculture, other Energy topics, Medical
Biotechnology, Environmental Protection, Nanotechnology and Nanosciences, Food,
Robotics, other Technology, Sustainable development, Aerospace Technology, Innovation,
Technology Transfer, Business aspects, Space & Satellite Research, Industrial Biotech,
Medicine, Health, Climate Change & Carbon Cycle Research, Information Processing,
Information Systems, Coordination, Cooperation, Policies, Scientific Research, Legislation
and Regulations.
In addition to the general integration of international activities right across FP7, there are
specific calls to promote bi-regional cooperation and bilateral partnerships with EU-based
organisations.
N.B Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have a special place in the current round of
calls with a package worth around EUR 1.2 billion. This includes financing for SMEs of
around EUR 970 million under the 'Cooperation' Theme, where ring-fenced budgets for
SMEs will account for up to 75 % of available funding in specific calls. There will also be
EUR 250 million for the dedicated SMEs programme 'Research for the benefit of SMEs',
including demonstration actions for FP7 research results.
For official call announcements and details, please consult:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/fp7_calls
For more Information Contact;
Dr. C. Nwosu 08033135868
Mrs. C. C. Tukura 08032899544
Re: The University of the West Indies Vacancy for a
Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Digital Systems
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago West Indies, has
issued a Vacancy for a Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Digital Systems, Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering.
The Person must have a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the successful
candidate will be expected to contribute to the Group’s research activities. The Group’s focus
includes embedded systems development using field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs),
complex programmable logic devices CPLDs and microprocessors. Familiarity with analogue
circuit elements and digital signal processing will be an asset.
N.B The Deadline for Applications is 30 July, 2012.
For those interested, applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., Fax No.1-868-663-
9684. Full CV and applications forms which must be completed fully and can be obtained at
the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu must be submitted. The names and
addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must
be indicated. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask
their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus
Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University.
EURIAS CALL FOR 2013-2014 FELLOWSHIPS
The European Institute for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme has issued a
call for fellowships for the 2013-2014 academic years. The Fellowship Programme is an
international researcher mobility programme offering 10-month residencies in one of the 14
participating institutes located in Berlin (Germany), Bologna (Italy), Brussels (Belgium),
Bucharest (Romania), Budapest (Hungary), Cambridge (UK), Helsinki (Finland), Jerusalem
(Israel), Lyons (France), Nantes (France), Paris (France), Uppsala (Sweden), Vienna
(Austria) and Wassenaa (the Netherlands).
EURIAS Fellowships are mainly offered in the fields of the humanities and social sciences
but may also be granted to scholars in life and exact sciences, provided that their proposed
research project does not require laboratory facilities and that it interfaces with humanities
and social sciences. The diversity of the 14 participating institutions offers a wide range of
possible research contexts in Europe for worldwide scholars. Applicants may select up to
three institutes outside their country of nationality or residence as possible host institutions.
For this call, EURIAS is offering a total of 32 fellowships (16 junior and 16 senior positions).
The Programme welcomes applications worldwide from promising young scholars, as well as
from leading senior researchers. The EURIAS selection process has proven to be highly
competitive. To match the Programme standards, applicants have to submit a solid and
innovative research proposal, to demonstrate the ability to forge beyond disciplinary
specialization, to show an international commitment as well as quality publications in highimpact
venues.
The EURIAS Fellowship Programme is a project initiated by the Network of European
Institutes for Advanced Study, Coordinated by the French Network of Institutes for
Advanced Study (RFIEA) and Co-funded by the European Commission.
Subject index: Coordination, Cooperation, Medicine, Health, Biotechnology, Scientific
Research, Education, Training, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Innovation, Technology
Transfer, Mathematics, Statistics.
For more information please visit: http://www.2013-2014.eurias-fp.eu/call-applications
Re: Call for Proposals for areas related to Green
Technology and Aircraft
The Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative calls for proposals for areas related to Green
technology and aircraft.
The areas covered by the call include:
- eco design;
- green regional aircraft;
- green rotorcraft;
- sustainable and green engines;
- smart fixed wing aircraft;
- systems for green operations;
- technology evaluator.
An Aircraft has a 30-year service life, and new aviation design takes more than a decade to
develop. The aim of Clean Sky is to develop breakthrough technologies to significantly
increase the environmental performance of airplanes and air transport. This will result in less
noisy and more fuel efficient aircraft, bringing a key contribution in achieving the Single
European Sky environmental objectives. The accelerated research process used by Clean Sky
is an opportunity for rapid progress in the introduction of green technology into aviation.
The joint technology initiative (JTI) started in 2008 and is a public-private partnership
between the European Commission and industry stakeholders.
Programme Acronym: FP7, FP7-JTI
For more information contact:
Dr. C. Nwosu 08033135868
Mrs. Mercy Nwoke 08035053229
Mrs. C. C. Tukura 08032899544
List of Approved Universities in Nigeria
UNIVERSITIES
S/N Federal Year S/N State Year S/N Private Year
1 University of
Ibadan, Ibadan
1948 1 Rivers State
University of
Science &
Technology, Port-
Harcourt
1979 1 Babcock University,
Ilishan Remo
1999
2 University of
Nigeria, Nsukka
1960 2 Ambrose Alli
University, Ekpoma
1980 2 Madonna University,
Okija (Suspended)
1999
3 Obafemi
Awolowo
University, Ile-
Ife
1962 3 Abia State
University, Uturu
1981 3 Igbinedion University,
Okada
1999
4 Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria
1962 4 Enugu State
University of
Science & Tech,
Enugu
1982 4 Bowen University, Iwo 2001
5 University of
Lagos, Lagos
1962 5 Olabisi Onabanjo
University, Ago-
Iwoye
1982 5 Covenant University,
Ota
2002
6 University of
Benin, Benin
City
1970 6 Lagos State
University, Ojo,
Lagos
1983 6 Pan-African University,
Lagos
2002
7 Bayero
University, Kano
1975 7 Ladoke Akintola
University of
Technology,
Ogbomoso
1990 7 Benson Idahosa
University, Benin City
2002
8 University of
Calabar, Calabar
1975 8 Imo State University,
Owerri
1992 8 ABTI American
University, Yola
2003
9 University of
Ilorin, Ilorin
1975 9 Benue State
University, Makurdi
1992 9 Redeemers University,
Mowe, Ogun State
2005
10 University of
Jos, Jos
1975 10 Delta State
University, Abraka
1992 10 Ajayi Crowther
University, Oyo
2005
11 University of
Maiduguri,
Maiduguri
1975 11 Adekunle Ajasin
University,
Akungba-Akoko
1999 11 Al-Hikmah University,
Ilorin
2005
12 Usmanu
Danfodiyo
University, 1975
12 Kogi State
University, Anyigba
1999 12 Caritas University,
Amorji-Nke, Enugu
(Suspended)
2005
Sokoto
13 University of
Port-Harcourt,
Port-Harcourt
1975 13 Niger-Delta
University, Yenagoa
2000 13 CETEP City University,
Lagos
2005
14 Federal
University of
Technology,
Owerri
1980 14 Anambra State
University of
Science &
Technology, Uli
2000 14 Bingham University,
Auta Balefi, Karu,
Nasarawa State
2005
15 Federal
University of
Technology,
Akure
1981 15 Kano University of
Science &
Technology, Wudil
2000 15 Katsina University,
Katsina
2005
16 Modibbo Adama
University of
Technology,
Yola
1981 16 Ebonyi State
University,
Abakaliki
2000 16 Renaissance University,
Enugu
2005
17 Federal
University of
Technology,
Minna
1982 17 Nasarawa State
University, Keffi
2002 17 Bells University of
Technology, Ota, Ogun
State
2005
18 Nigerian
Defence
Academy,
Kaduna
1985 18 Adamawa State
University, Mubi
2002 18 Lead City University of
Ibadan, Oyo State
(Suspended)
2005
19 University of
Abuja,
1988 19 Gombe State
University, Gombe
2004 19 Crawford University,
Igbesa, Ogun State
2005
20 Abubakar
Tafawa Balewa
University,
Bauchi
1988 20 Kaduna State
University, Kaduna
2004 20 Wukari Jubilee
University, Wukari
2005
21 University of
Agriculture,
Makurdi
1988 21 Cross River
University of
Technology, Calabar
2004 21 Crescent University,
Abeokuta
2005
22 University of
Agriculture,
Abeokuta
1988 22 Plateau State
University, Bokkos
2005 22 Novena University,
Ogume, Delta State
2005
23 Nnamdi Azikiwe
University,
Awka
1992 23 Ondo State
University of
Technology, Okiti
Pupa.
2008 23 University of Mkar,
Mkar
2005
24 University of
Uyo, Uyo
1991 24 Ibrahim Babangida
University, Lapai,
Niger State
2005 24 Joseph Ayo Babalola
University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Osun State
2006
25 Michael Okpara
University of
Agriculture,
Umudike
1992 25 Tai Solarin
University of
Education, Ijagun
2005 25 Caleb University, Lagos 2007
26 National Open
University of
Nigeria, Lagos
2002 26 Umaru Musa
Yar’Adua
University, Katsina
2006 26 Fountain University,
Oshogbo
2007
27 Fed. Univ. of
Petroleum
Resources,
Effurun
2007 27 Bukar Abba Ibrahim
University,
Damaturu Yobe
State
2006 27 Salem University,
Lokoja
2007
28 Federal
University,
Lokoja, Kogi
State
2011 28 Kebbi State
University of
Science and
Technology, Aliero
2006 28 Tansian University,
Umunya, Anambra State
(Suspended)
2007
29 Federal
University,
Lafia, Nasarawa
State
2011 29 Osun State
University, Osogbo
2006 29 Veritas University,
Abuja
2007
30 Federal
University,
Kashere, Gombe
State
2011 30 Taraba State
University, Jalingo
2008 30 Wesley Univ. of Science
& Tech., Ondo
2007
31 Federal
University,
Wukari, Taraba
State
2011 31 Kwara State
University, Ilorin
2009 31 Western Delta Univ.,
Oghara, Delta State
2007
32 Federal
University,
Dutsin-Ma,
Katsina State
2011 32 Sokoto State
University, Sokoto
2009 32 The Achievers
University, Owo
2007
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33 Federal
University,
Dutse, Jigawa
State
2011 33 Akwa Ibom State
University, Ikot
Ikpaden
2010 33 African Univ. of Science
& Tech., Abuja
2007
34 Federal
University,
Ndufu-Alike,
Ebonyi State
2011 34 Ignatius Ajuru
University of
Education,
Rumuolumeni
2010 34 Afe Babalola
University, Ado-Ekiti,
Ekiti State
2009
35 Federal
University, Oye-
Ekiti, Ekiti State
2011 35 Ekiti State
University, Ado-
Ekiti.
2011 35 Godfrey Okoye
University, Ugwuomu-
Nike, Enugu State
2009
36 Federal
University,
Otuoke, Bayelsa
2011 36 Bauchi State
University, Gadau
2011 36 Nigerian Turkish Nile,
University, Abuja
2009
37 The Nigeria
Police Academy,
Wudil, Kano
State
2012 37 Northwest
University, Kano
2012 37 Oduduwa University,
Ipetumodu, Osun State
2009
38 Paul University, Awka,
Anambra State
2009
39 Rhema University,
Obeama-Asa, Rivers
State
2009
40 Wellspring University,
Evbuobanosa, Edo State
2009
41 Adeleke University,
Ede, Osun State
2011
42 Baze University, Abuja 2011
43 Landmark University,
Omu-Aran, Kwara State
2011
44 Samuel Adegboyega
University, Ogwa, Edo
State
2011
45 Elizade University,
Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
2012
46 Evangel University,
Akaeze, Ebonyi State
2012
47 Gregory University,
Uturu, Abia State
2012
48 Mcpherson University,
Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo,
Ogun State
2012
49 Southwestern
University, Okun Owa,
Ogun State
2012
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate
Programmes as of 10th July, 2012
1. Abia State University, Uturu
2. AbubakarTafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
3. Adamawa State University, Mubi
4. Adekunie Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
5. African University of Science and Technology,
Abuja
6. Ahmadu Beilo University, Zaria
7. Ambrose Alii University, Ekpoma
8. Anambra State University, Uli
9. Babcock University, Hishan-Remo
10. Bayero University, Kano
11. Benson Idahosa University, Benin city
12. Benue State University, Makurdi
13. Bowen University, Iwo
14. Covenant University, Ota
15. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar
16. Delta State University, Abraka
17. Ebonyi State University, Abakalilki
18. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
19. Enugu State University of Science and
Technology, Enugu
20. Federal University of Technology, Akure
21. Federal University of Technology, Minna
22. Federal University of Technology, Owrerri
23. igbinedion University, Okada
24. Imo State University, Owerri
25. Kogi State University, Ayigba
26.Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,
Ogbomosho
27.Lagos State University, Ojo
28.Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
29.Modibbo Adama University of Technology. Yola
3O.Nasarawa State University, Keffi
31 .National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
32.Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island
33.Nnamdi Azikrwe University, Awka
34.ObafemiAwolowo University, lie- Ife
35,Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
36.Pan-Afrioan University, Lekki
37,Rivers State University of Science and Technology,
Port Harcourt
38. University of Abuja, Gwagwaiada
39.University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
40. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
41,University of Benin, Benin City
42.University of Calabar, Calabar
43.University of Ibadan, Ibadan
44,University of llorin, llorin
45,University of Jos, Jos
46.University of Lagos, Akoka
47.University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
48.University of Nigeria, Nsukka
49.University of Port Harcouri, Port Harcourt
50.University of Uyo, Uyo
51.Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
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) Christians of Charity American University of Sci. & Tech, Nkpor, Anambra State or
any of its other campuses
2) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
3) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any
of its other campuses in Nigerian
4) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses
5) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in
Nigeria
6) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other
campuses
7) Atlanta University, Ayingba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses
8) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other
campuses.
9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other
campuses.
11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
13) Saint Augustines University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other
campuses
14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any
of its campuses in Nigeria
15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria`
18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus
24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in
Nigeria
28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria
29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
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
33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
35) Open International University, Akure
36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State
38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
42) Temple University, Abuja
43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos - Ibadan
Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
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 recognized 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.
PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,
ANNOUNCER
“VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY”
A TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME
The Voyage of Discovery is an NUC-sponsored 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 Tuesday on:
(a) African Independent Television (AIT) - 4:30 - 5.00 pm
(b) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Mondays - 1.30 - 2.00 pm
The current running episodes are on:
THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DOCTORAL THESES AWARD SCHEME, THE
NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS AWARD AND
RESEARCHES AND INNOVATIONS OF COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, OGUN
STATE.
This Week’s Diary
Monday July 23, 2012 • 2nd Convocation Ceremony of Osun State University,
Oshogbo, Osun Sate (Convocation Lecture) at Osun State
University, Oshogbo, Osun State.
Wednesday July 25, 2012 • Invitation as Special Guest of Honour at the Opening
Ceremony of the 20th Annual International Conference of the
National Vocational Association (NVA) at Social Science
Auditorium Campus 3, Delta State University, Abraka
(10.00am)
Thursday July 26, 2012 • 2nd Convocation Ceremony of Osun State University,
Oshogbo, Osun Sate (Convocation Lecture) at Osun State
University, Oshogbo, Osun State.
• Invitation to the 8th Annual Lecture by AELEX Legal
Practitioners and Arbitrators at Agip Recital Hall, Muson
Centre, Lagos
Friday July 27, 2012 • 2nd Convocation Ceremony of Osun State University,
Oshogbo, Osun Sate (Convocation Lecture) at Osun State
University, Oshogbo, Osun State
• Invitation to participate as Chief Host of my Book Launch
Event by Alhaji Yakubu Habi at Shehu Musa Yar’adua
Centre, Abuja.
• Invitation to Appeal Fund Launch at the University of
Ibadan.
This Week’s Birthdays
NAME DATE OF BIRTH DEPARTMENT
Mr. Haruna Ayanleke Alayande 23 July DQA
Mr. Joseph Kalu Uma 24 July DFA
Prof. Lawal Alhassan Bichi 25 July DAS
Prof. Julius Amioba Okojie 27 July DESO
Mr. Christian Sunday Onoja 27 July DESO
Mr. A. Bature 27 July DMSS
Engr. A. Adebayo 28 July DPP
Mr. V.O. Egesimba 28 July DMSS
Mr. Aminu Abba 29 July DAS
Mrs. Martha E. Etok 29 July DAS
Mr. N. Dauda 29 July DSSS
Mr. Muhammed Asuku Audu 31 July DAS
Miss K.B. Motojesi 01 August DIM
Mr. Abdullahi Hamza 01 August DMSS
Mr. J. C. Nwagwu 02 August DAS
Mrs. Blessing Ngozi Chukwu 02 August DPP
Mr. S. A. Maisule 02 August DIM
Mr. Augustine Chukwuwinke Ogwezi 03 August DESO
Miss H. Iliya 03 August DR&I
Mr. P. Esume 03 August DPP
Mrs. N. O. Andeobu 04 August DAS
Mr. O. K. Ayeni 04 August LO
Wishing you many happy returns!
Best wishes for the week.
Shun Corruption. It Does Not Pay.
Courtesy: Anticorruption and Transparency Division