FG to probe 107 private universities over award of fake degrees
The Federal Government has announced that it will launch an investigation into the award of fake degree certificates by some private universities in Nigeria. The […]
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NUC approves operation of another private institution in Edo
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted Lighthouse University an operational licence in Edo. Lighthouse University, a privately owned institution, is located in Evbuobanosa Community, […]
Education Minister tasks NUC on completion of nuclear energy curriculum
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has been instructed by Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman to move quickly to complete the Nuclear Energy Curriculum. This is […]
122 to bag first class as FUNAAB graduates 3,574 students
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta’s (FUNAAB) vice-chancellor announced yesterday that 122 students would get first-class honours from the university during its 31st convocation. He […]
Lawmaker calls for establishment of defence academy in Delta
A Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) should be established in Delta, according to Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), who represents the Delta North senatorial district. In an interview […]
ASUU expresses worry over the proliferation of varsities
Concerns about the proliferation of tertiary institutions in the nation and the inadequate support of those that already exist have been voiced by the Academic […]
Licences of universities caught cheating during visits will be revoked – NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a warning to universities, cautioning them against taking short cuts during accreditation visits or face having their programme […]
Degree Certificates Racketeering: FG to look into 107 private universities (FULL LIST)
On Tuesday, January 9, the federal government began an investigation into degree racketeering at domestic and international private institutions through the Federal Ministry of Education. […]
NUC denies release of the viral list of fake professors in Nigeria
On Monday, the National Universities Commission refuted reports that it had discovered 100 fake professors at various universities in the nation. A number of universities […]
ASUU President blames poor funding of universities for fake foreign degrees
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has blamed the low funding of the federal government’s university system for Nigerian students’ desire to obtain certificates, […]
NUC burst 58 illegal Varsities in Nigeria, arrests proprietors
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified at least 58 illegal universities or satellite campuses operating in Nigeria, warning that Certificates obtained from the institutions […]
Japa: Lagos to construct a 1500-capacity medical university
The Lagos state government is set to construct a medical institution this year with the goal of graduating 1,500 doctors annually in an effort to […]
41 courses approved by NUC for the Niger State University of Education
MINNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 41 courses for the Niger State University of Education to begin offering starting in […]
NUC authorises medicine, anatomy, physiology, other programs at Veritas University
The National University Commission has given Veritas University in Abuja permission to start its studies in anatomy, physiology, and medicine and surgery. Professor Hyacinth Ichoku, […]
A A Kure University of Education begins operation in Minna
The recently renamed Niger State University of Education in honour of the late Engineer Abdulkhadir Abdullahi Kure, a former governor of the state, has been […]
NUC Launches New Private Institution in Ekiti State
The National University Commission (NUC) has officially opened Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti, a brand-new private university in Ekiti State. Representatives from the […]
NUC Approves 14 Programmes for Study in Iconic University
A total of 14 undergraduate degree programmes have received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the Iconic University. This important notification was made […]
NUC Grants UK Universities Operating Permits in Nigeria
The London Academy of Business School, in collaboration with the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom, has been given licence to operate in Nigeria […]
NUC to Convert MAUTECH to Conventional Varsity
By Success Ehimen/Funmilayo Adeyemi ABUJA – The National Universities Commission (NUC) says it will convert Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola, to a conventional […]