The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has announced that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for 17 academic programmes after the institution successfully met the necessary accreditation standards. This was revealed in a press release distributed in Lafia by Mr.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has renewed accreditation for all 25 undergraduate programmes submitted by Kwara State University (KWASU) during the October/November 2024 academic programme accreditation exercise. According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, the outcome of the accreditation was conveyed to the
Students of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), have received welcome news as the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to five core academic programmes. This accreditation follows the NUC’s evaluation exercise conducted between October and November 2024. The update was shared by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BSUAST), Ihugu, as a newly licensed State University in Nigeria. With this addition, the total number of state universities now stands at 68, while there are 299 federal universities in the country. The Executive Secretary of the National Universities
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has stated that any institution that fails to meet its targets for enrollment, academic achievement, or proper fund retirement may lose its financial support. The warning was issued by the fund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, on Monday in Abuja during a one-day strategic meeting with institutional leaders, bursars, and […]
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the accreditation of 17 academic programmes at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State. Auwal Hassan, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, described the development as a significant achievement for the university and proof of the school’s dedication to academic excellence and high-quality education. The
A total of 25 academic programmes at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) have successfully received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC). In a statement released by the university’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Lanre Kuye, it was announced that the institution earned accreditation for all 25 courses
The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Abdullahi Ribadu, along with four senior officials, has been accused of defying a court order, thereby facing charges of contempt. They are said to have failed to follow a directive from the court to reinstate a former staff member, Mr Kunle Rotimi, and to pay […]
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has formally handed over the approved license enabling the immediate commencement of academic activities at Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. President Tinubu recently sanctioned the establishment of this university during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held at the State House in Abuja. The
The federal government has issued official licences to 11 newly sanctioned private universities to help expand access to quality higher education in the country. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, stated during the licence presentation ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday that this move followed the approval granted by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Among
The National Universities Commission has given its approval for 18 full-time academic programmes at the recently established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, located in southern Kaduna. The university’s vice-chancellor, William Qurix, shared the news of the approval through a statement released on Tuesday by the institution’s registrar, Sanusi Gambo. Mr
The National Universities Commission (NUC) is preparing to add 12 additional academic programmes to the course offerings of Nigerian universities, aiming to prepare students with “21st-century skills, employability skills, and self-reliance needed to thrive in a dynamic world.” Reports indicated that these 12 new courses were either left out or yet to be concluded during
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the National Universities Commission (NUC), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and other relevant agencies to take decisive action against unapproved tertiary institutions in order to protect the nation’s education system from fraudulent practices. He stressed that maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s academic
Miva Open University has obtained approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch two fresh professional postgraduate programs: the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Master of Information Technology (MIT). The approval was communicated through a letter dated February 26, 2025, after the Commission successfully carried out a resource verification
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), has officially obtained approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence new undergraduate programmes under its College of Petroleum Administration and Management, starting from the 2024/2025 academic session. The newly sanctioned programmes consist of B.Sc. degrees in Logistics and Supply
Hensard University, first private university in Bayelsa State, is set to expand its academic programmes significantly with the approval of 16 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission, NUC.The approved programmes are: A letter signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Acting Director of Academic Planning at the NUC, confirmed the approvals.The NUC in an
The Federal Government has revised the application processing fee for new private universities, raising it to N25 million. In the past, the total amount required for obtaining provisional licenses for private universities was N6 million. This directive was issued by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday through
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daimlas Corporation, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, to create an extensive AI ecosystem within Nigerian universities. This landmark partnership is designed to equip academic institutions with state-of-the-art AI resources, research prospects,
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has revealed the advancement of certain medical-related courses in Nigerian universities, upgrading them from undergraduate degree status to doctorate level. Included in the upgraded programmes are the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), and Doctor of Optometry (O.D). These programmes will now require six
KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved eight new degree programmes for the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi. The new courses are to be offered in affiliation with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and the University of Jos (UNIJOS). This is contained in a statement issued by the Public […]