FG to flush out fake degree certificate holders
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has pledged to flush out persons in public and private organisations working with fake certificates. Mamman made […]
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NUC, NOUN, AAU train 931 scholars on use of AI – Don
No fewer than 931 staff of Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education across West Africa have graduated from an intensive 13-week training on the […]
FG to promote distance learning to improve access to education – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to promote the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) to improve access to higher […]
No plans to close down Plateau State University by NUC – Registrar
The Management of the Plateau University, Bokkos, has denied allegation making the rounds that the National Universities Commission (NUC) was planning to shut down […]
Less than 10% of 2 million students enrolled in private varsities in Nigeria – NUC
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – National Universities Commission (NUC), on Monday, said less than 10 per cent of the two million students in the […]
FG approves two new private universities
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Government has approved the establishment of two new universities, bringing the number of private universities to 149 […]
Governor Sule rewards 50 1st class students with N.5m, skills acquisition
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has rewarded 50 first class graduating students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) […]
Education minister orders speedy completion of nuclear energy curriculum
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja Education Minister, Prof Tahir Mamman has directed the National Universities Commission (NUC) to expedite action towards the completion of the […]
Why illegal degree awarding institutions is rampant – NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has blamed the proliferation of illegal degree awarding institutions on parents whom he said had placed a premium on […]
NUC debunks reports of 100 fake professors in Nigerian universities
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC), has debunked a purported report by some national dailies and social media that it has […]
Covenant University denies 4 fake professors purportedly discovered by NUC
By OLA MUDOPE, Abeokuta – The Covenant University, Ota, Ogun Sate, has denied that four fake professors, among those purportedly discovered by the National […]
UNILAG denies having fake professors
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has denied that five fake professors, among those purportedly discovered by the National Universities […]
Redeemer’s University: We have no fake professors in our institution
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has denied having in the institution, some of the fake professors listed in a social media […]
Fake certificates: Ambrose Alli University seeks arrest, prosecution of illegal campuses operators
The Management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo, has called for the arrest and prosecution of operators of illegal satellite campuses in the name […]
ATBU has no fake professors – Spokesman
By AUSTIN TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – The Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has said none of the fake Professors allegedly uncovered by […]
Full list of illegal universities in Nigeria – NUC
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified at least 37 illegal universities operating in Nigeria. Acting Secretary […]
NANS urges FG to sanction Nigerian institutions offering unaccredited courses
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Federal Government (FG) for suspending the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates obtained from […]
NUC approves degree programme in Medicine and Surgery for Veritas University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Medicine and Surgery degree programme of Veritas University, Abuja, its vice-chancellor, Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku said in […]
Reps invite council, NUC others over termination of law programme in NOUN
The House of Representatives has invited the Acting Executive Secretary, National University Commission (NUC), Director General, Council of Legal Education over termination of law […]
Abuja Federal High Court defies NLC, TUC’s strike directive
As the strike by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) enters second day, court activities at the Federal High Court (FHC), […]