Tag: National Universities Commission
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Reps to put an end to strikes in universities
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has promised to work toward ending recurring strikes in Nigerian universities.
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Niger College of Education becomes 63rd state-owned university
The Niger State University of Education in Minna has been upgraded into a fully recognized university in the country, and is now the 63rd state-owned university in the country. The move was spurred by the State Government’s request for the activation of the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) earlier recognition of the institution. The NUC had…
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ASUU STRIKE: Nine varsities risk losing 159 courses’ accreditation
At least, nine federal universities across the country may lose 159 courses’ accreditation following their expiration in 2022 amidst the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The nine universities include the University of Ilorin; University of Jos, Plateau; University of Calabar; Bayero University Kano; University of Benin, Edo; University of Lagos; Ahmadu…
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NUC approves Enugu Varsity for Medical and Applied Sciences
The National Universities Commission, NUC has granted approval to the Enugu State University for Medical and Applied sciences. There probably couldn’t have been more encouraging words by a head of a regulatory agency about the birth of a new outfit under his supervision. Said Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), while presenting…