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The role of NUC in shaping quality university education in Nigeria

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria is an independent body that was created with the responsibility of regulating, coordinating, and promoting quality assurance in tertiary institutions across the country. Since its establishment in 1962, NUC has been enforcing global competitiveness, monitoring the development and growth of Nigerian universities as well as their academic excellence. […]

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Private universities hit 149 as NUC approves more

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The Federal Government has approved the establishment of two new universities, bringing the number of private universities to 149 and a total number of universities in the country to 274. The institutions are Lighthouse University, Evbuobanosa, Edo State and the African School of Economics, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Speaking at the presentation of Provisional

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Ban of certificates from Benin, Togo only affects unaccredited universities

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The Benin Republic chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students has assured Nigerian students in the neighbouring country that the recent suspension of accreditation of degree certificates from the country only affects institutions lacking accreditation. The NANS President in Benin Republic, Ikenna Favour, made the clarification in a statement on January 2, 2024. The

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Examination period: 5 essential tips every undergrad needs to know

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Exams can be daunting . The pressure to perform well and succeed can take a toll on even the most organised and disciplined individuals. However, with the right tools and mindset, you can navigate the examination period with ease. In this essay, we have compiled five essential tips that every college student needs to have

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Less than 1% of China’s 3, 012 universities, colleges admit Nigerians

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Many universities and colleges in China do not admit Nigerians. Of China’s about 3, 012 universities and colleges, 23 universities and colleges admit students of Nigerian origin, according to China Admissions, an online international students portal, based in China. There are 6,845 Nigerian students studying in China as of 2019, and 512 of them are

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ASUU Condemns Poor Funding, Proliferation of Universities

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities has condemned the poor funding and proliferation of Federal and State universities in the country. While disclosing this at a Town Hall meeting held on Saturday July 11, 2020, in Jos, the National President of ASUU, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, expressed his concern over the rate the governments establish universities

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FG warns Universities against Resumption

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The Federal Ministry of Education has warned vice chancellors of universities across the country against reopening until the government instructs them to do so. This is to curtail the further spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. While disclosing this warning on Monday, 11 May, 2020, the Directorate of the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Chris Maiyaki,

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Our Universities Lack Quality Lecturers, Says NUC

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THE report of the Needs Assessment on Nigerian universities has shown that less than 50 per cent of their lecturers have doctorate degrees. The National Universities Commission (NUC), which said this yesterday, added that inadequate teaching staff in the right mix and quality has negative effect on accreditation performance of universities. Deputy Director, NUC, Ashafa

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Team UNIBEN Wins International Award for Vehicle Innovation

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Students of Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, called Team UNIBEN, broke grounds in an international competition – Shell Eco Marathon in Europe and South Africa in Oct. 2014 and won a distinguishing award for ‘most innovative vehicle design’ throughout Africa with its made in Nigeria car called Ecocruise. Shell Eco Marathon is a global

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UNILAG seeks review of varsity funding, honours Sofoluwe

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The University of Lagos has called for a review of the funding pattern in the nation’s universities. Its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rahamon Bello, canvassed the change on Monday in Lagos at a memorial lecture to honour of a former VC of the institution, Prof. Adetokunbo Sofoluwe. Sofoluwe, the 10th VC of the university, died on May

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UNN Crisis: ASUU Chairman, 2 Others Suspended

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The crisis trailing the removal of Dr. Emeka Enejere as Chairman/Pro-Chancellor of University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, Governing Council took another dimension at the weekend as the branch chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU-UNN, Dr. Ifeanyi Abada and two executive members were suspended for allegedly working against the interest of their members. In

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What JAMB’s ‘one-varsity only’ directive could mean for candidates

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Many candidates registering for this year’s  Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, were shocked when they were given the choice to pick only one university of their choice, contrary to the traditional first and second choice options of universities and/or polytechnics. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, responsible for the UTME, in a new policy

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