27th February - National Universities Commission

27 February, 2012ISSN 0795-3089Vol 7 No. 9FEC Approves 5 New Private UniversitiesThe Federal Executive Council (FEC) during its meeting of Wednesday, 22 February,2012, considered and approved the establishment of five (5) additional privateuniversities in the country. The new private universities, which are to be issuedlicences by the National UniversitiesCommission (NUC), are:• Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin,Ondo State;• Evangel University, Akaeze, EbonyiState;• Gregory University, Uturu, AbiaState;• Mcpherson University, SerikiSotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State; and• Southwestern University, Oku Owa,Ogun State.The approved universities, it would berecalled, had satisfied the requirements ascontained in the Education (NationalMinimum Standards and Establishment ofInstitutions) Act Cap E3 LFN of 2004 forthe establishment of private universities.Dr. Goodluck Ebele JonathanPresident, Federal Republic of NigeriaWith this development the Nigerian University System (NUS) now has 122 universitiescomprising 50 private and 36 each Federal and State universities.The Executive Secretary, NUC, Professor Julius A. Okojie, who was in attendance at the FECmeeting, said that the approval of the five private universities would provide access touniversity education for more students in the coming years.

HME Expresses Readiness of FGN to Partner Statesin Education DevelopmentThe Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Professor Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i,OON, has expressed the readiness of the Federal Government to partner with States aswell as provide the necessary framework for the improvement of the Education sector.She stated this during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by the Katsina State Commissionerfor Education, Professor Aminu Kurfi.While commending the Katsina State Government for placing Education first on itsdevelopment agenda as demonstrated in the allocation of about 23% of the State Budget tothe sector, Professor Rufa’i noted that the consistent priority attention of the StateGovernment to Education since 2007 had helped to address the challenges in the sector. Sheparticularly expressed satisfaction with the level of achievements recorded in Girl-Childenrolment and retention in schools due to the various measures introduced and the highquality infrastructure provided which are now serving as models to other States. Shehowever urged the State Government to match the achievements so recorded in access toeducation with quality assurancethrough training and retraining oftheir teachers.Prof. Rufa’i receiving the documents from Prof. KurfiGrant which are disbursed every year.Professor Rufa’i assured KatsinaState of partnership, stressing that theFederal Ministry of Education alonecould not achieve the mandate oftransforming the Education sectorwithout active collaboration with theStates. She stressed that all possiblesupport would be extended to Stateseven as she advised the StateUniversal Basic Education Board(SUBEB) to come up with its annualwork plan and the matching grantwith a view to accessing theUniversal Basic EducationCommission (UBEC) EducationOn the request for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention for the newFaculty of Medicine at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina, the Minister referredthe issue to the Executive Secretary, TETFund, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who advisedthe delegation to come up with the specific aspect of the project for which the interventionwas required. According to him, the University was already on the list of Universitiesenjoying the Fund’s intervention in the last five years.Earlier, Professor Kurfi, who was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Katsina StateGovernor on Higher Education, Honourable Shehu Garba Matazu, the Special Adviser onPage2

Girl-Child Education and others, had briefed the Minister on the achievements of the State inthe Education sector and presented documents on areas of possible assistance.HME Inaugurates Universities Need AssessmentCommitteeThe Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i, OON, onTuesday, 21 February, 2012, inaugurated an 11-man committee on Need Assessment ofNigerian Universities, in her Office. Speaking at the inauguration, Professor Rufa’i statedthat the Need Assessment would assess staff and students population in relation to availablefacilities so as to identify areas of pressure and explore means through which resources couldbe utilised to address critical needs. According to her, the Assessment would also involve aninventory of all physical facilities and learning resources in the universities, including lecturetheatres, laboratories, studios, ICT facilities and students’ hostels.The Minister reiterated Government’s commitment to the revitalization and reinvigoration ofthe nation’s educational institutions, adding that Nigerian universities must reclaim theirpride of place as centres of excellence, recognized globally.(l-r) Prof. Awuzie, Dr. Su’ara, Prof. Yakubu, Hon. Farouk Lawan, Prof. Rufa’i, Senator Bagudu, Prof.Damachi and Prof. OkojieThe Committee, which is chaired by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Executive Secretary,Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, 22February, 2012 and has the following Terms of Reference:• Carry out a detailed appraisal of existing physical facilities for teaching and learningin the universities, particularly their capacity and functionality;• Give a detailed inventory of learning resources, with particular reference to theirrelevance and serviceability;• Compile the number of teaching staff by academic qualification and programme,indicating whether they are engaged on full-time, part-time or adjunct basis;• Compile a list of non-teaching staff and their disposition in each university;• Compile a list of full-time students in each programme (undergraduate as well aspostgraduate) across all levels;Page3

• Identify the number of institutions, students and programmes involved in part-timeand approve affiliations;• Identify the number of on-campus hostels in each university and categorise them byownership and capacity vis-à-vis the students’ population;• Give the status of municipal facilities in each university and the requirements for theirprovision, upgrade and maintenance;• Examine any other matter in which the opinion of the Committee is relevant to therevitalization of our universities; and• Submit a comprehensive report, making clear and detailed recommendations that areimmediately actionable by the Government.Other members of the Committee included representatives of the Senate and HouseCommittees on Education, Senator Pius Anyim Pius (Secretary to the Government of theFederation), Dr. Jamila Su’ara (Director, Tertiary Education, FME) representatives of FederalMinistries of Finance, Trade and Investment, National Planning, National UniversitiesCommission (Arc. C.U.E. Obi) and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ProfessorUkachukwu Awuzie)Also present at the inauguration were Senator Abubakar Bagudu, representing Comrade UcheChukwumerije (Chairman, Senate Committee on Education), Hon. Farouk Lawan (Chairman,House Committee on Education), Professor Nicholas A. Damachi (Permanent Secretary,Federal Ministry of Education), Professor Julius A. Okojie (Executive Secretary, NUC),Professor Ukachukwu Awuzie and Arc. (Mrs.) C.U.E. Obi, representing NUC.Kad Poly Management Visits ESThe Management of KadunaPolytechnic, Kaduna State, led by theRector, Dr. A. Mamman, onWednesday, 22 February, 2012, met with theExecutive Secretary, National UniversitiesCommission (NUC), Professor Julius A.Okojie, OON, in his office. Welcoming thedelegation, the Executive Secretaryexpressed delight that the Polytechnic haddecided to review its Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with the JomoKenyatta University of Agriculture andTechnology (JUNAT), Nairobi, Kenya, onthe training of its personnel inentrepreneurship studies following thecomments and errors observed by theCommission.Prof. Julius A. OkojieExecutive Secretary, NUCPage4

The Executive Secretary said that the Federal Government’s objective of the proposedconversion of the Polytechnic to aUniversity was thoughtful, but maintainedthat the Institution needed to first strengthenand build the capacities of its staff. Hestressed that the Polytechnic should startwith the training of a few persons whowould then raise the critical mass ofknowledgeable individuals required to drivethe System. He, particularly, charged thePolytechnic to indicate the areas ofspecialization of the 30 personnel embarkingon the Masters and PhD courses onEntrepreneurship Studies in JUNAT, so thatNUC could properly advise them on thekind of programmes to undertake that wouldbenefit the Institution on a wider scope.Professor Okojie remarked that theInstitution should have placed emphasis oninvesting in the students by seeking toestablish an entrepreneurship centre whereDr. A. MammanRector, Kad Polyon graduation, they would be able to have a cross-cutting training that would help them intheir field of specialization, other than concentrating on raising PhDs in EntrepreneurshipStudies that would not add much value to the staff’s areas of specialisation. He promised theKaduna Polytechnic Management that NUC would continue to assist it to make sure that itsucceeded in all its endeavours, especially on the conversion of the Institution to a University.Earlier, Dr. Mamman, told the Executive Secretary that they were in the Commission tosolicit for mutually beneficial means towards getting the MOU work effectively since therewere fundamental errors in the contents which NUC had pointed out and commended theCommission’s disposition towards addressing same. He recalled that the MOU wasformalized in 2009 between the Institution and JUNAT for the purpose of building capacitiesof its 30 personnel.Executive Secretary with the delegation from the InstitutionPage5

The Rector highlighted that the major elements in the MOU were for JUNAT to provideinternship and exchange programmes to staff on training, while Kaduna Polytechnic wouldprovide accommodation and technical support during the period of the programme. Hereminded Professor Okojie, as Chairman of the Committee on the Conversion of somePolytechnics to Universities that, the Polytechnic had written to it, urging that the Committeeexpedite action on same.Others in the Kaduna Polytechnic Team were Mrs. M. J. Mohammed, Director, AcademicPlanning; Mr. John N. Aliu; Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awwal and Mr. M. O. Obafunmi.Official Telephone and PABX Lines in NUCSecretariatThe attention of the entire staff of the National Universities Commission is hereby drawn tothe following new official telephone and PABX lines available now in the Commission.1. 080274554122. 080274554133. 080274554184. 070544077415. 070544077426. 070544077437. 070392540818. 070392540829. 07054327029,10. 07082024412 - FAX LINERE: Announcement of an E-learning TrainingOpportunity for NUC StaffThe National Universities Commission (NUC) hereby announces an e-learning trainingopportunity provided by Tomide Consulting for staff entitled, Management DevelopmentTrack- MDT, an e-course designed to give business and management skills to participants.The e-course consists of the following topics:• Customer Service• Effective Communications• Negotiation Skills• Presentation Skills• Teambuilding• Time ManagementPage6

Benefits of the E-course• Job/task Specific topics for immediate applications• Advices, Tips, and anecdotes to drive home learning points• Consistent, Re-usable, and industry- based courseware for developing your people• Evaluation Reports of every candidate for integration into your Appraisal processTomide Consulting is a Business Management Consultancy, specializing in ManpowerDevelopment, Project Mnangement and Business Process Improvement.N.B The e- learning project is commencing on the 27 February, 2012, with coursewaresourced from Manage Train Learn, a prestigious Management Course ware research andDevelopment organization, based in Northumberland, United Kingdom, will run for sixweeks.Interested participants will be required to obtain registration and processing form for N1,000only, but the E-courseware, Online Assessments, CDs and Certificates will be delivered free.Any further enquiries could be directed to Mr. Tomide Ojo AMT on telephone Nos+23407026536126, 081 69625660 or through e-mail tomi@tomideconsulting.com.RE: Announcement of a Research EthicsColloquium for March 2012 by the Society forResearch at Godfrey Okoye University (GO) EnuguThe National Universities Commission (NUC) had received a notice from the Society forResearch (SFR), a national organization devoted to advancing theory and research that aResearch Ethics Colloquium will take place on Friday, 9 March 2012 at the Godfrey OkoyeUniversity, Enugu.The major objective of the colloquium is to:(1) Develop a research ethics training package that will provide an online learning andcertification platform for all who conduct research(2) To prepare a research ethics guideline that is oriented to the Nigerian context in order tosupport the advancement of research generated in NigeriaInterested participants from relevant professionals in academic and practice settings areadvised to hand in their papers addressing the above objectives to SFR, c/o Rev. Sr. Dr. MaryGloria Njoku, DDL through email cbhr@godfreyokoye.org.N. B The Colloquium will be devoted to the discussion and adoption of the document thatwill be generated from papers with scientific merit accepted for the research ethics trainingand guideline.SFR GoalsPage7

• To promote the use of research to advance knowledge in the academic and practicesetting;• To promote theory development and research that increase our understanding of oursociety and ways to advance economic, social, educational and spiritual dimension ofgrowth;• To encourage the exchange of knowledge and skills in research among those inacademic and practice settings;• To engage in research that promotes social responsibility;• To promote the development of careers in research.SFR MembershipBenefits & Opportunities• A subscription to the Annuals of Research (a N2,000 value);• Involvement in formal and informal meetings of the Society for Research atinstitutional, regional and national conferences; and• Numerous activities to support members in their work, including student mentoringinitiatives and advice for new authors and scholars.For information about SFR membership, send an email to cbhr@godfreyokoye.org. Thecolloquium is open to all.RE: Announcement of Employment Opportunitiesfor Nigerian University Professors under theNamibia-Nigeria JCCThe National Universities Commission (NUC) had received a notice from the Office of theHigh Commissioner of Nigeria to the Republic of Namibia inviting Professors in differentfields of engineering to apply for employment with the Polytechnic of Namibia under theNigeria/Namibia Joint Consultative Commission (JCC). The Polytechnic is requesting forseasoned university Professors or professionals on secondment or full employment for twoyears in Civil, Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Metallurgy and Mineral ProcessingEngineering.The Polytechnic offers competitive remuneration ranging from 60, 000 to 120,000 UnitedStates Dollars.Interested and qualified candidates may obtain additional information from the followingwebsites: (www.polytechnic.edu.na) or by personal enquiry at the Human ResourcesDepartment (hr@polytechnic.edu.naor tel+264 61207 2255.Page8

Re: Admission of Foreign Students to Programmesof Study in the Public Universities of GhanaThe Executive Secretary, Vice-Chancellors Ghana (VCG), has drawn the attention of theNational Universities Commission (NUC) to advertisements in some Nigerian DailyNewspapers by unscrupulous people and individuals holding themselves and their assignsand purporting to be Agents, Representatives and/or securing admissions to programmes ofstudy at Public institutions in Ghana. The Public Universities of Ghana, through this medium,informs all prospective Applicants seeking admission to any of the universities in Ghana that,under no circumstances, should anyone enter into any contractual agreement or otherwise forthe purposes so indicated, as no such persons or individuals or company have been authorisedto act on their behalf as agents in recruiting foreign students from the Federal Republic ofNigeria.Interested Persons seeking admissions to programmes of study at any of the PublicUniversities are advised to forward such enquiries to any of the following addresses and/orvisit the Websites for further information.• The Registrar of the prospective university• The Deputy Registrar/ Senior Assistant Registrar (Academic Affairs/Admissions Office)of the prospective University• Websites of the universities concerned:-www.ug.edu.gh (University of Ghana, Legon)-www.knust.edu.gh (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,Kumasi)-www.ucc.edu.gh (University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast)- www.uds.edu.gh (University for Development Studies, Tamale)- www.umat.edu.gh (University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa)-www.uew.edu.gh (University of Education, Winneba)List of Approved Universities in NigeriaUNIVERSITIESS/N Federal Year S/N State Year S/N Private Year1 University of 1948 1 Rivers State 1979 1 Babcock University, 1999Ibadan, IbadanUniversity ofIlishan RemoScience &Technology, Port-Harcourt2 University of 1960 2 Ambrose Alli 1980 2 Madonna University, 1999Nigeria, NsukkaUniversity, EkpomaOkijaPage9

5 University ofLagos, Lagos6 University ofBenin, BeninCity7 BayeroUniversity, Kano8 University ofCalabar, Calabar9 University ofIlorin, Ilorin10 University ofJos, Jos11 University ofMaiduguri,Maiduguri12 UsmanuDanfodiyoUniversity,Sokoto13 University ofPort-Harcourt,Port-Harcourt14 FederalUniversity ofTechnology,Owerri15 FederalUniversity ofTechnology,Akure16 Modibbo AdamaUniversity ofTechnology,YolaUNIVERSITIESS/N Federal Year S/N State Year S/N Private Year3 Obafemi 1962 3 Abia State 1981 3 Igbinedion University, 1999AwolowoUniversity, UturuOkadaUniversity, Ile-Ife4 Ahmadu Bello 1962 4 Enugu State 1982 4 Bowen University, Iwo 2001University, ZariaUniversity ofScience & Tech,Enugu1962 5 Olabisi OnabanjoUniversity, Ago-Iwoye1970 6 Lagos StateUniversity, Ojo,Lagos1975 7 Ladoke AkintolaUniversity ofTechnology,Ogbomoso1975 8 Imo State University,Owerri1975 9 Benue StateUniversity, Makurdi1975 10 Delta StateUniversity, Abraka1975 11 Adekunle AjasinUniversity,Akungba-Akoko1975 12 Kogi StateUniversity, Anyigba1975 13 Niger-DeltaUniversity, Yenagoa1980 14 Anambra StateUniversity ofScience &Technology, Uli1981 15 Kano University ofScience &Technology, Wudil1981 16 Ebonyi StateUniversity,Abakaliki1982 5 Covenant University,Ota1983 6 Pan-African University,Lagos1990 7 Benson IdahosaUniversity, Benin City1992 8 ABTI AmericanUniversity, Yola1992 9 Redeemers University,Mowe, Ogun State1992 10 Ajayi CrowtherUniversity, Oyo1999 11 Al-Hikmah University,Ilorin1999 12 Caritas University,Amorji-Nke, Enugu2000 13 CETEP City University,Lagos2000 14 Bingham University,Auta Balefi, Karu,Nasarawa State2000 15 Katsina University,Katsina2000 16 Renaissance University,Enugu200220022002200320052005200520052005200520052005Page10

UNIVERSITIESS/N Federal Year S/N State Year S/N Private Year17 Federal 1982 17 Nasarawa State 2002 17 Bells University of 2005University ofUniversity, KeffiTechnology, Ota, OgunTechnology,MinnaState18 Nigerian 1985 18 Adamawa State 2002 18 Lead City University of 2005DefenceAcademy,KadunaUniversity, MubiIbadan, Oyo State19 University of 1988 19 Gombe State 2004 19 Crawford University, 2005Abuja,20 AbubakarTafawa BalewaUniversity,Bauchi21 University ofAgriculture,Makurdi22 University ofAgriculture,Abeokuta23 Nnamdi AzikiweUniversity,Awka24 University ofUyo, Uyo25 Michael OkparaUniversity ofAgriculture,Umudike26 National OpenUniversity ofNigeria, Lagos27 Fed. Univ. ofPetroleumResources,Effurun28 FederalUniversity,Lokoja, KogiState29 FederalUniversity,Lafia, NasarawaStateUniversity, Gombe1988 20 Kaduna StateUniversity, Kaduna1988 21 Cross RiverUniversity ofTechnology, Calabar1988 22 Plateau StateUniversity, Bokkos1992 23 Ondo StateUniversity ofTechnology, OkitiPupa.1991 24 Ibrahim BabangidaUniversity, Lapai,Niger State1992 25 Tai SolarinUniversity ofEducation, Ijagun2002 26 Umaru MusaYar’AduaUniversity, Katsina2007 27 Bukar Abba IbrahimUniversity,Damaturu YobeState2011 28 Kebbi StateUniversity ofScience andTechnology, Aliero2011 29 Osun StateUniversity, OsogboIgbesa, Ogun State2004 20 Wukari JubileeUniversity, Wukari2004 21 Crescent University,Abeokuta2005 22 Novena University,Ogume, Delta State2008 23 University of Mkar,Mkar20052005200520052005 24 Joseph Ayo Babalola 2006University, Ikeji-ArakejiOsun State2005 25 Caleb University, Lagos 20072006 26 Fountain University,Oshogbo2006 27 Obong University,Obong Ntak2006 28 Salem University,Lokoja2006 29 Tansian University,Umunya, Anambra State2007200720072007Page11

UNIVERSITIESS/N Federal Year S/N State Year S/N Private Year30 Federal 2011 30 Taraba State 2008 30 Veritas University, 2007University,Kashere, GombeStateUniversity, JalingoAbuja31 FederalUniversity,Wukari, TarabaState32 FederalUniversity,Dutsin-Ma,Katsina State33 FederalUniversity,Dutse, JigawaState34 FederalUniversity,Ndufu-Alike,Ebonyi State36 FederalUniversity,Otuoke, Bayelsa2011 31 Kwara StateUniversity, Ilorin2011 32 Sokoto StateUniversity, Sokoto2011 33 Akwa Ibom StateUniversity, IkotIkpaden35 FederalUniversity, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State2011 34 Ignatius AjuruUniversity ofEducation,Rumuolumeni2011 35 Ekiti StateUniversity, Ado-Ekiti.2011 36 Bauchi StateUniversity, Gadau.2009 31 Wesley Univ. of Science& Tech., Ondo2009 32 Western Delta Univ.,Oghara, Delta State2010 33 The AchieversUniversity, Owo2010 34 African Univ. of Science& Tech., Abuja20072007200720072011 35 Afe Babalola 2009University, Ado-Ekiti,Ekiti State36 Godfrey Okoye 2009University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State37 Nigerian Turkish Nile, 2009University, Abuja38 Oduduwa University, 2009Ipetumodu, Osun State39 Paul University, Awka, 2009Anambra State40 Rhema University, 2009Obeama-Asa, RiversState41 Wellspring University, 2009Evbuobanosa, Edo State42 Adeleke University, 2011Ede, Osun State43 Baze University, Abuja 201144 Landmark University, 2011Omu-Aran, Kwara State45 Samuel Adegboyega 2011University, Ogwa, EdoState46 Elizade University, 2012Page12

UNIVERSITIESS/N Federal Year S/N State Year S/N Private YearIlara-Mokin, Ondo State47 Evangel University, 2012Akaeze, Ebonyi State48 Gregory University, 2012Uturu, Abia State49 Mcpherson University, 2012Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo,Ogun State50 SouthwesternUniversity, Oku Owa,Ogun State2012NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSIONPUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTList of Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions (Degree Mills) Operating inNigeria*The National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to the general public,especially parents and prospective undergraduates that the under-listed “Degree Mills” havenot been licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down forviolating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc) Act CAP E3 Law of theFederation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are:1) Christians of Charity American University of Sci. & Tech, Nkpor, Anambra State orany of its other campuses2) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses3) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or anyof its other campuses in Nigerian4) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses5) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses inNigeria6) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its othercampusesPage13

7) Atlanta University, Ayingba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses8) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its othercampuses.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 othercampuses.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 othercampuses14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or anyof its campuses in Nigeria15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria17) 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 Campus24) 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 inNigeria28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State35) Open International University, Akure36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.42) Temple University, Abuja43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.Page14

44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing furtherinvestigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute theproprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.5) West Coast University, Umuahia.6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli UniversityFor the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any ofthese illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from thesesources 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 necessaryaction.* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIEEXECUTIVE SECRETARY,NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,ANNOUNCER“VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY”A TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMEThe Voyage of Discovery is an NUC-sponsored television documentary programme forNigerian Universities to celebrate outstanding researchers, showcase their findings andpromote their linkage with the industry.The programme is aired every Tuesday on:Page15

(a)(b)African Independent Television (AIT) - 4:30 - 5.00 pmNigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Mondays - 1.30 - 2.00 pmThe current running episodes are on:THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DOCTORAL THESES AWARD SCHEME, THENIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS AWARD ANDRESEARCHES AND INNOVATIONS OF COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, OGUNSTATE.This Week’s DiaryMonday February 27, 2012 • 58 th Meeting of the National Council on Education(NCE) at International Conference Centre, AbujaTuesday February 28, 2012 • 58 th Meeting of the National Council on Education(NCE) at International Conference Centre, Abuja• Presentation of Licenses to 5 New PrivateUniversities at Main Auditorium, NUC (10.00am)Wednesday February 29, 2012 • 58 th Meeting of the National Council on Education(NCE) at International Conference Centre, AbujaThursday February 01, 2012 • 58 th Meeting of the National Council on Education(NCE) at International Conference Centre, Abuja• Invitation as a Special Guest to the Turning of theSOD and Official Foundation Laying Ceremony byVeritas University at Permanent Site, VeritasUniversity, Bwari Area Council, Abuja (10.00am)• University of Calabar 26 th Convocation Ceremonies– Convocation Lectures at Main Auditorium,University Calabar, Cross Rivers StateFriday 02 March, 2012 • 58 th Meeting of the National Council on Education(NCE) at International Conference Centre, Abuja• University of Calabar 26 th Convocation Ceremonies– Award of First Degree, Diplomas and Certificatesat Main Auditorium, University Calabar, CrossRivers StatePage16

This Week’s BirthdaysNAME DATE OF BIRTH DEPARTMENTMr. Sunday Thomas Obasa 28 February DESOMr. Emmanuel Olufemi Ogundele 01 March DESOMr. Amos Bwari Dami 01 March DASMr. Lawrence Ndubuisi Ogugua 02 March DIMMr. Olufemi Yeye 02 March DFAMr. Samuel Daniel Agbo 02 March DESOMrs. Menunat Olayinka Lamidi 03 March DMSSMr. Folorunso Oladosu Ariyo 03 March DESOMrs. Mercy Ejengoma Nwoke 03 March DR&IMrs. Grace Chukwuma-Uruakpa 03 March DQAMrs. E.I. Mmeka 04 March DQAMiss J. O. Ohanyere 04 March DASMr. A. O. Ewuruje 05 March DSSSMrs. H. Yunusa 05 March DMSSWishing you many happy returns!Best wishes for the week.Shun Corruption. It Does Not Pay.Courtesy: Anticorruption and Transparency DivisionPage17