15 September, 2014 ISSN 0795-3089 Vol. 9 No. 37 T he President of the Fed- eral Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jona- than, GCFR, on Monday, 8 September, 2014, commend- ed the efforts of the National Universities Commission (NUC) in spearheading the establishment of the Nige- rian Research and Educa- tion Network (NgREN) and ensuring the smooth take-off of the Project. He pledged the Federal Government’s continued support for the expansion of the Network. Speaking when the Chair- man of NUC’s Governing Board, Senator Dr. Amadu Ali, GCON and the Execu- tive Secretary of the Com- mission, Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, led a team to the Presidential Villa to brief him on the progress of the NgREN, “the capabilities that exist on the Network and the benefits to the connected uni- versities”, President Jonathan expressed delight that Nige- ria had made good progress on the REN, adding that the Project was vital to the suc- cess of his Administration’s Transformation Agenda. e President stated that he was in support of the Project as it provided an interactive plat- form for universities to share resources. He observed that it was necessary to expand the NgREN to accommodate other tertiary insti- tutions in the country. He directed the Hon- ourable Minister of Education to work out modalities for the expansion of the Project. In his remarks, the Vice President, Arch. Nam- adi Sambo, GCON, commended the NUC team for the excellent work on the Project, adding that he supported Mr. President’s decision to expand the NgREN be- yond the current 27 uni- versities to accommodate other institutions within the Nigerian University System (NUS) as well as other tertiary insti- tutions in the country. Briefing the President, the Executive Secretary, NUC and Chairman of NgREN’s Board, Profes- sor Julius A. Okojie, noted that the nation recorded a major milestone on Tues- day, July 8, 2014, when the President, represented by the Honourable Min- ister of State for Educa- tion, Barr. Nyesom Wike, officially commissioned the NgREN, which placed Nigerian institutions on the same pedestal as their counterparts in developed countries. e Project, the Executive Secretary said, had assisted Nigerian uni- versities to take a giant leap into 21st century teach- ing, learning and research. In a presentation to the President, the NgREN Project Manager, Dr. Joshua Atah, observed President Jonathan happy with NgREN …Directs HME on Network Expansion Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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15 September, 2014ISSN 0795-3089
Vol. 9 No. 37
The President of the Fed-eral Republic of Nigeria,
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jona-than, GCFR, on Monday, 8 September, 2014, commend-ed the efforts of the National Universities Commission (NUC) in spearheading the establishment of the Nige-rian Research and Educa-tion Network (NgREN) and ensuring the smooth take-off of the Project. He pledged the Federal Government’s continued support for the expansion of the Network.
Speaking when the Chair-man of NUC’s Governing Board, Senator Dr. Amadu Ali, GCON and the Execu-tive Secretary of the Com-mission, Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, led a team to the Presidential Villa to brief him on the progress of the NgREN, “the capabilities that exist on the Network and the benefits to the connected uni-versities”, President Jonathan expressed delight that Nige-ria had made good progress on the REN, adding that the Project was vital to the suc-cess of his Administration’s Transformation Agenda.
The President stated that he was in support of the Project as it provided an interactive plat-form for universities to share resources. He observed that it was necessary to expand the NgREN to accommodate other tertiary insti-tutions in the country. He directed the Hon-ourable Minister of Education to work out modalities for the expansion of the Project.
In his remarks, the Vice President, Arch. Nam-adi Sambo, GCON, commended the NUC team for the excellent work on the Project, adding that he supported Mr. President’s decision to
expand the NgREN be-yond the current 27 uni-versities to accommodate other institutions within the Nigerian University System (NUS) as well as other tertiary insti-tutions in the country.
Briefing the President, the Executive Secretary, NUC and Chairman of NgREN’s Board, Profes-sor Julius A. Okojie, noted that the nation recorded a major milestone on Tues-day, July 8, 2014, when the President, represented by the Honourable Min-ister of State for Educa-tion, Barr. Nyesom Wike, officially commissioned the NgREN, which placed Nigerian institutions on the same pedestal as their counterparts in developed countries. The Project, the Executive Secretary said, had assisted Nigerian uni-versities to take a giant leap into 21st century teach-ing, learning and research.
In a presentation to the President, the NgREN Project Manager, Dr. Joshua Atah, observed
President Jonathan happy with NgREN…Directs HME on Network Expansion
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFRPresident, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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that National Research and Edu-cation Networks (NRENs) were established in most countries to connect education and research institutions directly to one an-other, with other Research and Education Networks (RENs) as well as the “Commercial” or “Commodity” Internet, using ICT.
The Project Manager said that the hallmark of growing economies was their reliance on their knowl-edge capital, adding that the most competitive economies today, had active RENs which were estab-lished between the 1980s and the early 1990s. He noted that because the NUC was the quality assur-ance agency responsible for the development of university educa-tion in Nigeria, the Commission recognised the need to establish the NgREN in order to ensure that Nigerian institutions were at par with global standards and that the production of graduates and research outputs in the NUS met national and global needs.
Dr. Atah observed that, until the establishment of the NgREN, Nigeria was the biggest country in the world without a REN. He told the President that the com-missioning ceremony witnessed a high-definition video con-ferencing which connected the NgREN to other national and international partners, includ-ing the University of Pennsylva-
nia in Philadelphia and the Kent State University in Ohio, USA.
The Project Manager informed the President that the first phase of the Project had connected 27 univer-sities, the NUC and the Commit-tee of Vice-Chancellors’ Secretar-iat. He stated that the immediate strategic benefits of the NgREN included: the expansion of access to education in order to bridge the existing gap between the number of applicants and the carrying ca-pacities of institutions; improved quality of teaching and research, the consequent multiplier impact of which could not be quantified; internationalisation of education and resource sharing; improved institutional ranking and global visibility of efforts; and cost savings and enhanced cost-effectiveness.
The meeting had, in attendance,
the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Chief of Staff to the President, Brig.-Gen. Jones Arogbofa, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Engr. M. A. K. Abubakar and the Senior Special Assistant to the Presi-dent on Media, Dr. Reuben Abati.
On the Executive Secretary’s en-tourage were the Alternate Chair-man, Committee of Vice-Chan-cellors of Nigerian Universities and Vice-Chancellor, Bayero Uni-versity, Kano, Professor Abuba-kar Rasheed; Secretary General, Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, Professor Michael Faborode; and President, Association of African Universi-ties and Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeo-kuta, Professor Olusola Oyewole.
R-L: President Jonathan,Vice-President Sambo, Dr. Ali, Profs. Okojie and Rasheed
L-R: Dr. Atah, Prof. Okojie, Barr. Wike, Dr. Ali, Profs. Oyewole, Faborode and Rasheed
The Governing Council of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
University (ATBU), Bauchi, led by its Chairman, Ambassador Ibra-him Yarima Abdullahi (Sarkin-Bai of Gombe), on Monday, 4 September, 2014, paid a courtesy call on the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commis-sion (NUC), Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, in his office.
In his opening remarks, Ambas-sador Abdullahi expressed ap-preciation to the Executive Sec-retary for receiving them despite the exigency of his work and short notice. He informed Profes-sor Okojie that the Council was in Abuja to solicit the support of the NUC and other stakeholders in the development of the Uni-versity, assuring the Executive Secretary that the Council, un-der his leadership, was exploiting
available opportunities towards the transformation of ATBU.
The Chairman solicited the sup-port of the NUC to enable them to fully develop the new campus of the University at Gubi. He, how-ever, noted that the Gubi Cam-pus had some challenges, includ-ing security, which, according to him, were common phenomena to all tertiary institutions in the North East region of the country.
In a remark, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor S.A. Ibrahim, appealed to the Executive Secretary to de-clare a Marshal Plan for the devel-opment of ATBU permanent site at Gubi. He reminded Professor Okojie that in all the seven special-ised universities established by the Federal Government in the 1980s, only ATBU was lagging behind in developing its permanent site.
Professor Ibrahim said that the proposed Marshall Plan should enable the University to move in tandem with its peers in terms of physical development, adding that an access link road of about 3.5 km, perimeter fencing and water supply were some of the major challenges facing the University. He disclosed that the Bauchi State Government had promised to con-struct the 3.5 km access link road for the University but noted that the promise had not been fulfilled.
Responding, the Executive Sec-retary thanked the Council for the visit and assured them that the NUC was always available for the universities to visit any-time, especially when they had to clarify issues that bothered on the operational procedures and NUC guidelines for universi-ties. He decried the late move-
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ment of ATBU to its permanent site, adding that this had led to the slow pace of its development.
Professor Okojie assured the
Council of the Commission’s sup-port and advised the Vice-Chan-cellor to write a formal letter of re-quest to the Minister of Education, through the NUC, detailing the
major challenges being faced by the University. He promised to ap-peal to the Bauchi State Governor to fulfill his promise to the Uni-versity on the road construction.
ES Advises ICAN on CollaborationThe Executive Secretary, Na-
tional Universities Commis-sion (NUC), Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, on Monday, 8 Sep-tember, 2014, advised the Insti-tute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to ensure more collaboration with the Commis-sion in the conduct of professional accreditation of Accounting pro-grammes in Nigerian universities.
Speaking, when the President of the Institute, Mr. Chidi Ajae-gbu, paid him a courtesy call in his office, the Executive Secretary decried a situation where ICAN conducted professional accredi-tation exercises for Accounting programmes in Nigerian universi-ties without informing the NUC. He wondered why the Institute charged universities for accredit-ing their Accounting programmes,
maintaining that the Commission charged no fees for accreditation.
According to the NUC Scribe, there was the need for all profes-
sional bodies in the country to collaborate with the Commission in the accreditation of profession-al programmes, insisting that only the Commission had the mandate
Prof. Okojie (3rd left) with members of the ATBU Governing Council
Mr. Ajaegbu presenting some documents to Prof. Okojie
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to approve and accredit all aca-demic programmes in the Nige-rian University System (NUS). He observed the cordial relationship that existed between the Com-mission and the Council for Le-gal Education (CLE), particularly in the conduct of accreditation exercises for Law programmes in the NUS and called on the ICAN and other professional bodies in the country to emu-late such working relationship.
Responding to a request by the ICAN President for the NUC to consider revising the entry point for holders of Associa-tion of Accounting Technicians (AAT) into the university, so that such holders could be ad-mitted through direct entry like their counterparts with Ordinary
National Diploma (OND), Pro-fessor Okojie assured the visi-tors that the Commission would speedily look into their request and respond to it in due course.
In his remarks, the ICAN Presi-dent, Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu, thanked the Executive Secretary for the warm reception, and assured the NUC Management that the In-stitute was committed to sup-porting the Commission in its bid to ensure quality in the NUS.
Mr. Ajaegbu said that ICAN had initiated a couple of projects to boost capacity in the NUS, add-ing that the Institute’s Council had approved the construction of lecture halls in six universities, namely, Ahmadu Bello Univer-sity, Zaria; University of Benin; University of Lagos; Obafemi
Awolowo University; Univer-sity of Nigeria, Nsukka; and Fed-eral University, Birnin-Kebbi.
The President disclosed that these projects were part of ICAN’s Cor-porate Social Responsibility, say-ing that the Institute had already performed ground breaking ceremonies for the lecture halls in Obafemi Awolowo Univer-sity, the University of Benin and University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The ICAN President observed the need for improved collaboration between the NUC and the Institute and assured the Executive Secre-tary that ICAN would promptly inform the Commission about subsequent professional accredita-tion exercises to ensure that both parties achieved the desired goal.
R-L: Prof. Okojie, Mr. Ajaegbu, Mr. Allen, Mr. Deru, Gbakinro and Kate Ajobiewe (behind)
Some members of NUC Management and ICAN officials
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NUC/NASRDA to Boost Research in Space Technology
- Engineering Curriculum to be UpdatedThe Executive Secre-
tary, National Univer-sities Commission (NUC), Professor Julius A. Oko-jie, OON, has said that the NUC would, in collabora-tion with the National Air Space Research and Devel-opment Agency (NASR-DA), improve research es-pecially in the area of Air Space Technology, aimed at expanding the trend of Engineering programmes taught in the Nigerian University System (NUS).
Professor Okojie disclosed this while receiving the Management of NASRDA, led by its Director-Gen-eral, Professor Muham-mad Seidu, who paid him a courtesy call on Thurs-day, 11 September, 2014, in his office. He noted that the NUC and the Agency shared a common mandate of promoting research that would be geared towards improving the economy of the country, adding that
there were no other places where such research could be better handled than the ivory towers.
The Executive Secretary disclosed that ex-cept for the Geographical Information System (GIS), the Commission was yet to develop a comprehensive curriculum on Space Research and Technology, calling on the Agency to sup-port the NUC to develop the programme and ensure that it had a good beginning by making it an all-inclusive, in line with the global best practices. He said that the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN) Project
had improved on teach-ing and learning as well as sharing of new ideas, in-formation and resources among the academic in-stitutions in the NUS.
The NUC Scribe explained further that with 129 Uni-versities under the regu-latory watch of the Com-mission, and a student population of 1.4 million, the NUC would contin-ue to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that quality was not com-promised. He said that the collaboration between the NUC and NASRDA would afford the two agen-cies ample opportunities.
In his response, the Di-rector-General, Professor Seidu Muhammad, said that the Agency’s laws al-lowed it to interact with universities in Nigeria and that it had been partner-ing with some of them with a series of memoranda of
Prof. Mohammed presenting documents to Prof. Okojie
Profs. Mohammed and Prof. Okojie (middle) with some Directors of NUC and officials of NASRDA
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understanding signed, aimed at building their capacity to develop research in the NUS.
The Director-General said that NASRDA was an agency of Government charged with building and designing satel-lite, adding that it was the first space agency in Sub-Saharan Africa ahead of South Africa, Algeria, Ghana and Gabon, stressing that all the aforemen-tioned countries copied the Nigerian model. He informed the NUC Management that the Agency had been dealing with some universities on how to enhance their research capac-ity, especially those that related to space technology without the consent of the Commission.
Professor Seidu noted that the visit to NUC was to formalise the working re-lationship with Nigerian universities because NASRDA believed that col-laborating with the Commission, as the regulatory agency, would make the work easier and more effective. He told the Executive Secretary that the Agency had 7 operational centres across Nigeria with a lot of global inter-est for commercial purpose as well as collaboration with relevant industries.
The Director-General said that the Agency organised a periodic training programme for MDAs, staff of universi-ties and research institutes, adding that NASRDA had supported 18 universities on different programmes with over N2 billion to carry out high-level research on engineering, among other specialisa-tions, to ensure that they compete favour-ably with their counterparts, globally.
He noted that the Agency had maintained capacity-building of its workforce as a prior-ity with about 45 of its staff holding Ph.D degrees, adding that the total would rise to 73 in the next two years. He in-formed the NUC Management that NASRDA was prepared to produce 400 Ph.D hold-ers by the year 2017, adding that the Agency had recorded a number of 100 Masters de-gree holders since the last two years. He explained further that the Agency had donated about 100 telescopes to some universities and polytechnics in the country, adding that the Agency would launch a satel-lite made in Nigeria by 2018.
Sheath Your Swords– Okojie Gives Evangel Varsity Two Weeks to Resolve IssuesThe Executive Secretary, Na-
tional Universities Com-mission (NUC), Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON, has ad-vised the Governing Council of the Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State, to go back to the drawing board and explore all available means to resolve the lingering administrative and governance issues ravaging the Institution to ensure unin-terrupted academic activities.
The Executive Secretary told Members of the Governing Council who paid a courtesy call on him in his office that the NUC would expect them to re-port back on the update within two weeks after the meeting, consequent upon which he said that NUC would send a team of
staff for the forensic audit of the Uni-versity. He announced the donation of 30 sets of computers to the Institution.
Professor Okojie enjoined the visitors, led by the Acting General Superinten-dent, Rev. Dr. Chidi Okarafor and fo-mer Governor of Ebonyi State, fomer Minister of Education and Pro-Chan-cellor of the University Dr. Sam Egwu
to work harmoniously for the growth and development of the University, stressing that without peace, there could be no progress in the Institution.
The Executive Secretary said that the NUC would not fold its arms and allow any univer-sity to flagrantly violate the op-erational rules and procedures, especially those that bothered on governance and administra-tion. He said that the Universi-ty had ample opportunities that would put it at par with other thriving private institutions, if it harnessed same effectively.
The NUC Scribe recalled that the Commission had directed that all the principal offic-ers illegally dismissed by the
Professor Julius A. Okojie, OONExecutive Secretary, NUC
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Round-Table Conference for University AdministratorsThe National Universities Commission (NUC) is in receipt of a circular from the University of Lincoln, United Kingdom, inviting University Administrators in the Nigerian University System (NUS) to at-tend a Round-table Conference organised by the University of Lincoln from the 12th to 16th October, 2014, as part of a Professional Development Programme by the University’s College of Social Science.
The theme of the Conference is “Managerial and Administrative Skills for Universi-ty Administrators” and it will provide Members of Governing Councils, Vice-Chancel-lors, Registrars, Bursars and other senior administrative staff of universities, an opportu-nity to participate in practical workshops and seminars that will bother on the following:
1. Effective Quality Assurance Management2. University Leadership and Organisation3. Leadership and Effective University Administration4. Needs for Leadership Coaching for Efficiency in University Administration5. Improving Organisational Culture for Effective University Administration6. Developing Administrative Skills in the University System7. Overcoming Impediments to Result Oriented Leadership in the University System
former General Superintendent be reinstated as the first measure to resolve the crisis. He said that the Commission had not been of-ficially briefed since the develop-ment for it to appraise the level of progress so far made, adding that the NUC was eager to ensure that the University was effectively or-ganised, pledging that the Com-mission would always advise it to run only programmes that would aid its growth and development.
In his response, Rev. Okara-for expressed gratitude to the NUC Management for the advice which, he said, had already start-ed manifesting. He apologised to the Management for coming late to update the Commission, say-
ing that the development was not unconnected to the unpleasant leadership style the Institution had experienced, which he not-ed had also affected the church.
The Acting General Superinten-dent said that the Church sum-moned courage to suspend the General Superintendent and fol-lowed the directive of the NUC and recalled the suspended principal officers. He said that the Universi-ty resolved to recall the Governing Council and apologise to mem-bers for the embarrassment caused them by that unapproved action of Rev. Emeka, adding that the Council had since resumed duty alongside the Principal Officers.
He thanked the Executive Sec-retary for his continued in-terest in the development of Evangel University, in particu-lar, and the Nigerian Univer-sity System (NUS) in general.
In a remark, the Director, Inspec-tion and Monitoring, Professor Lawal Alhassan Bichi, advised the University to make available rele-vant documents relating to the In-stitution to NUC within two weeks.
The documents, he said, included Staff /Students data, academic pro-grammes data, among other vital information, so as to allow the NUC study them, before the conduct of the proposed forensic audits.
Prof. Okojie (5th left) with some members of Evangel University Management
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants at the end of the Conference.
The Conference fee is 3,000 (three thousand pounds) per delegate. Every delegate will receive a Con-ference pack and course materials. As part of the fee also, delegates will be accommodated in a ho-tel with free Wi-Fi and breakfast; receive lunch and refreshments during the Conference, attend a Con-ference dinner and a welcome buffet; airport transfer to Lincoln should the delegates arrive together at the same airport, and return coach to the airport. All fees must be paid in full by September 27, 2014.
Fees do not include flights or visa costs. Please allow plenty of time to apply for your visa.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) is in receipt of a call circular from the British High Com-mission in Nigeria, for research proposals on the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The aim of the research is to produce robust research findings that could contribute to the effectiveness of the response to the current outbreak of the disease and to also help draw lessons for future outbreaks of Ebola and other communica-ble diseases.
The Ebola Health Research Call is being funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the Wellcome Trust and the Enhancing Learning & Research for Humanitarian Assistance (EL-RHA), through a special funding window of existing £6.5 million Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) programme.The size and number of grants to be awarded will depend on the number of high-quality research applications that are within the scope of the Call as a wide range of applications will be considered in terms of the amount of funds requested. Applicants should note that the Call does not cover the funding of laboratory or pathogenesis research.
Research proposals must aim to strengthen how to improve public health outcomes following Ebola out-breaks. Other relevant research areas include, but not limited to:
• Anthropology• Clinical Management• Diagnosis• Disease Control and Prevention• Ethics• Health Systems• Social Mobilisation• Surveillance• Treatment
Kindly note that after the selection of successful research teams in the first stage, they will be invited to develop a more detailed research proposal.
For guidelines and more information, applicants are requested to visit www.elrha.org/R2HC/Ebola-Health-Research-Call or contact the following e-mail address: [email protected]
Interested qualified researchers are to submit a preliminary Expression of Interest application to ELRHA by 11 Am British Summer Time (Same as Nigeria’s time) on or before 8 September 2014. Applicants who are unable to meet this deadline should contact ELRHA directly through the email address above.
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Call for Proposals on Ebola Research
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CV Raman International Fellowship For African Researchers
The Department of Science & Tech-nology and Ministry of External
Affairs, Government of India, is im-plementing CV Raman International fellowship for African researchers to promote scientific cooperation with Africa. The fellowship provides op-portunities for African researchers to conduct research/training for 1 to 6 months duration at Universities and Research Institutions. The ministry is now making the announcement of 5th Call of CV Raman Fellowship Pro-gramme. Last date for receiving the applications is September 30, 2014.
Fields of Research/Training
All fields of natural and engineering sci-ences, including mathematics and statis-tics are included under this programme. Humanities and behavioral sciences are not covered under this programmeApplications may be submitted us-ing any one of the following modes –• Online application through www.indoafrica-cvrf.in• By emailing scan copy of duly
filled-in application form and supporting documents [email protected]• By submitting duly filled-in application forms along with supporting docu-ments to Mr. Nirankar Sax-ena, Sr. Director, S&T/Innova-tion, FICCI, New Delhi, India.
(a) Applicant should be a citi-zen/permanent resident of an eligible African country having diplomatic relationswith India.(b) Applicant should be actively engaged in re-
search at any recognized univer-sity or research institution in anyone of the African countries.(c) Minimum Academic Qualifications
Doctoral / Post Doctoral Fellow-ship: Completed/Pursuing PhD in any recognised university or researchinstitution in Africa
Visiting Fellowship: Ph.D / M.Tech/M.Sc or or 4 to 6 years of research/ teaching experience.Senior Fellowship: Senior Ex-perts / Scientists / ProfessorsContact DetailsFICCI ContactMr. Nirankar SaxenaSr. Director, S&T/InnovationFICCI, Federation House, Tansen MargNew Delhi-110001 (INDIA)Tel: +91-11-2373 8760-70 (Ext: 430)Fax: +91-11-2332 5158Email: [email protected] DST ContactDr. Sulakshana Jain Scientist, International Division
Entries for 2014 UNESCO-WTA International Training Workshop in Daejeon, Korea, 11-13 NOVEMBER, 2014
The National Universities Com-mission is in receipt of a call no-tice from the Office of the Nigerian Ambassador and Permanent Del-egation to UNESCO, for entries for the 2014 UNESCO-WTA Interna-tional Training Workshop for Sci-ence and Technology Park (STP) Managers in Developing Countries, from 11 to 13 November, 2014 in Daejeon Metropolitan City, Korea.
The annual Workshop aims at upgrading the capacity of STP Managers in developing coun-tries and to exchange knowl-edge and know-how of develop-ing STPs and innovation clusters.
This year’s theme for the Workshop is, “Development of Research Park
and Strengthening of Uni-versity Role. The event will also feature the 2014 Daejeon Global Innovation Forum (Co-organised by UNESCO, WTA, Daejeon City and IN-NOBIZ Association), the 9th WTA General Assembly and 11th WTA-Daejeon Hi-Tech Fair, with the theme- Re-gional Strategic Industry as a base for creative Economy.
Interested participants who are professionals in Pub-lic Sector activities involv-ing developing and manag-ing STPs, are encouraged to apply for participation in the Workshop. Participants should submit five (5) pages
of paper introducing the experiences or plans of developing and managing STPs in their respective regions. The selected best case studies will have the opportunity to be presented at the Country Presentation Session.
Participants should forward their curriculum vitae to the follow-ing address: [email protected] and after evaluation process, they will receive their invitation let-ters. Also note that the WTA Secre-tariat will provide 5 nights’ accom-modation and local transportation.
For further details on the Work-shop, please contact Mr. Yong-Jun In, at [email protected] and +082 42 270 2264
The National Universities Commission, cognizant of the need to streamline the
operations of Part Time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities, had through a publication in the print media, including the Guardian and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into part-time programmes in Nigerian universities. In the publication, the universities were requested to fully disclose all Part-Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013.
2.0.Universities That Made SubmissionBased on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) universities indicated that they would run Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as detailed below:
A. Federal Universities 1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri2. University of Benin, Benin3. University of Calabar, Calabar4. University of Lagos5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt7. University of Uyo, Uyo8. University of Abuja, Abuja9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola12. University of Agriculture, Markurdi13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto14. University of Jos, Jos
B. State Universities 1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo State5. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State7. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, Port Harcourt10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso12. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State18. Osun State University, Osun State
C. Private Universities:1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State7. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo,
Ondo State
3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIES TO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICH PROGRAMMES•
Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded their completed documents, based on the approved format. Following the analysis of the submissions by the Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The universities are: A. Federal Universities1. University of Lagos2. University of Port Harcourt3. University of Calabar4. University of Benin5. University of Abuja6. University of Uyo7. University of Jos8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
B. State Universities1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti State2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Cross River State3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State7. Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu State
RE: MORATORIUM ON PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
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8. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State9. Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt 10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – Akoko, Ondo State15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State 17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State
C. Private Universities1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State7. Wesley University of Science and Tech-nology, Ondo, Ondo State
Dr. Gidado KumoDirector, Academic StandardsFor: Executive Secretary
GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICH PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with the guidelines on programme by programme basis.
Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the NUC on programme by programme basis.
This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time programmes:
1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes;
2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the approved full-time equivalent must be available in the university, must have earned full accreditation and must be run within approved campuses;
3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed 20% of total students’ population in the programme;
4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time equivalent;
5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science;
6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, i.e. on the main campus of the university;
7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme;
8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied the Resource Verification Requirements.
9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of all part-time programmes must be obtained.
The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Programmes.
SignedManagement
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (PRESSID)
As part of efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation Agenda, the Federal Gov-ernment of Nigeria is currently developing a critical mass of professionals who would serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and technological advancement, as well as sustainable economic develop-ment. This is being achieved through the sponsorship of outstanding students for postgraduate studies in the top 25 universities in the world.
To this end, the Federal Government has instituted the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for In-novation and Development (PRESSID).The Scheme, which sponsors graduates that have obtained First Class Honours degrees from any recognized and approved university, was established in January 2012 and has awarded a total of two hundred and five (205) scholarships under two editions (the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 academic sessions).
The PRESSID Implementation Committee now invites qualified candidates to apply for the third edition (2015/2016 academic session).
Eligibility Criteria for the Scheme
Interested candidates should:1. be graduates from the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 academic sessions, who would have completed their National Youth Service (NYSC) by October 2014;2. have obtained First Class Honours degrees from any recognized and approved University in the fol-lowing disciplines and aim at postgraduate degrees in the specified and allied programmes:a. Sciences: Nuclear Physics, Operations Research, Industrial Chemistry, Quantitative Genetics, Bi-ometrics, Molecular Biology,etc;b. Medicine*: Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Oncology, Human Genetics, Forensic Medicine, Physi-otherapy, Hepatology, Nuclear Medicine, Geriatrics, ophthalmology, etc.;c. Veterinary medicine*:Veterinary Parasitology, Theriogenology, Public Health, etc;d. Basic Medical Sciences: Biochemistry, Physiology, Dentistry, Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Human Nutrition, Nursing Science, Anatomic and Molecular Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Microbiology, Physiotherapy, Pharmacology,etc; e. Pharmaceutical Sciences*:Drug formulations,Natural products,Drug design,Phytochemistry,Ethnopharmacology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, etc;f. Accounting/Actuarial Science: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Forensic Account-ing, Petroleum Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Environmental Accounting, etc;g. Economics: Econometrics, Development Economics,Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Applied Economics, LabourEconomics,etc;h. Engineering: Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Material Science and Pro-duction Engineering, Nanotechnology,Process Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Refinery Design
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and Operations, Subsea Engineering, Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option), Reservoir Analysis, Drilling Optimization, Chemical Process Dynamics & Control, Process Modelling and Simulations,etc;i. Computing and Information Technology: Intelligent Robotic Systems, Computer Systems and Soft-ware Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Security,etc.
*In the case of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, candidates must have a mini-mum of 2 Distinctions in their Part 3 and Part 4 MBBS examinations or in their final results.
In all cases, candidates must:(a) Not be above 30 years of age by October 2014;(b) be computer literate; and(c) be ready to be bonded and to work, preferably, as academic staff in any public university or research institute for a minimum period of five (5) years.
Please note that universities in the United States of America require candidates to sit for the Graduate Re-cord Exams (GRE) before they can secure admission.
Method of ApplicationInterested candidates should visit www.nuc.edu.ng and click on ‘Apply for PRESSID’ link (banner or menu) to complete the application, which closes on 18thOctober 2014. For further enquiries, please contact the Committee through [email protected].
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for further screening.
SignedProfessor Julius A. Okojie, OON
Chairman, PRESSID Implementation Committee
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List of Approved Universities in NigeriaFederal state
s/N Institutions Year est.
1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan
1948
2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka
1960
3 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
1962
4 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
1962
5 University of Lagos, Lagos
1962
6 University of Benin, Benin City
1970
7 Bayero University, Kano
1975
8 University of Calabar, Calabar
1975
9 University of Ilorin, Ilorin
1975
10 University of Jos, Jos 197511 University of
Maiduguri, Maiduguri1975
12 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
1975
13 University of Port-Harcourt, Port-Harcourt
1975
14 Federal University of Technology, Owerri
1980
15 Federal University of Technology, Akure
1981
16 Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
1981
17 Federal University of Technology, Minna
1982
18 Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
1985
19 University of Abuja, 198820 Abubakar Tafawa
Balewa University, Bauchi
1988
21 University of Agriculture, Makurdi
1988
22 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
1988
23 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
1992
s/N Institutions Year est.
1 Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt
1979
2 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
1980
3 Abia State University, Uturu
1981
4 Enugu State University of Science & Tech, Enugu
1982
5 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
1982
6 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti)
1982
7 Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos
1983
8 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
49 McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State
2012
50 Southwestern University, Okun Owa, Ogun State
2012
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012:
FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES: 1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria3. Bayero University, Kano4. Federal University of Technology, Akure5. Federal University of Technology, Minna6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi16. University of Benin, Benin City17. University of Calabar, Calabar18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan19. University of llorin, llorin20. University of Jos, Jos21. University of Lagos, Akoka22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt25. University of Uyo, Uyo26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
STATE UNIVERSITIES:1. Abia State University, Uturu2. Adamawa State University, Mubi3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
5. Anambra State University, Uli6. Benue State University, Makurdi7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar8. Delta State University, Abraka9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology,
Enugu12. Imo State University, Owerri13. Kogi State University, Anyigba14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso15. Lagos State University, Ojo.16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port
Harcourt20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina21. Gombe State University, Gombe
PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES:1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja2. American University of Nigeria, Yola3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City5. Bowen University, Iwo6. Covenant University, Ota7. Igbinedion University, Okada8. Pan-African University, Lekki9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State10. Caleb University, Lagos11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun
State
Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng
SignedMANAGEMENT
List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSIONP U B L I C A N N O U N C E M E N T
37) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo38) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State 39) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja 40) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State41) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State42) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.43) Temple University, Abuja 44) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.45) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.46) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos - Ibadan
Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.47) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.48) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.49) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin
Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.50) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre.51) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management Academic, Lagos52) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus)53career Light Resources Centre, Jos54)University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT55)Coastal Univversity, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State
In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.5) West Coast University, Umuahia.6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.
For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.
The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further necessary action.
* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.
PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIEEXECUTIVE SECRETARY,
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,A N N O U N C E R
The National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to the general public, especially parents and prospective undergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are:1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in
Nigeria.2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor,
Anambra State or any of its other campuses3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of
Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses
in Nigeria7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other
campuses8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses9) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its
other campuses.10) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other
campuses.11) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other
campuses.12) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.13) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.14) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other
campuses15) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres,
or any of its campuses in Nigeria16) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria17) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria18) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria`19) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.20) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 21) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.22) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.23) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.24) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus25) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.26) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.27) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.28) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses
in Nigeria29) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria30) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria31) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria32) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.33) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria34) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.35) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State 36) Open International University, Akure
List of Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions (Degree Mills) Operating in Nigeria*
Date Event Time VevueMonday 15, 2014
Invitation to the Nigeria-Nether-lands Economic Forum
not in-dicated
E xe c ut ive Secretary’s Conference Room, 5th Floor
Tuesday 16, September
Special invitation to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) year 2014 Strategic Planning Work-shop as a Special Guest
9.00am House of Reps Con-ference Hall 0.28
Wednesday 17 Septem-ber, 2014
Inauguration and Conference of the Committee for the Directors of Works and Physi-cal Planning of Nigerian Univer-sities
Special invitation to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) year 2014 Strategic Planning Work-shop as a Special Guest
2.00pm
9.00am
N O U N He a d q u a r-ters, 14/16, A h m a d u Bello Way, Victoria Is-land, Lagos
Idris Ab-d u l k a d i r Auditorium, N a t i o n a l Universities C o m m i s -sion, Abuja
This Week’s DiaryWednesday 17 Septem-ber, 2014
Invitation to the Annul (2014) 3-Day Sports & Fitness seminar for the attainment of Wellness Life-styles for the Di-rectorate Cadre in Public and Private Sector Organisa-tions, National Institute for Sports
10:30am – 2:30 pm daily
N a t i o n a l I n s t i t u t e for Sports (NIS), Su-rulere, La-gos
Thursday 18September, 2014
Invitation to the Public Hearing on the Bill for an Act to Repeal and Re-Enact the Public Complains Commission Act ETC. (HB719)
Invitation to 32nd Annual Convoca-tion Ceremony, National Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria
Invitation to the Annul (2014) 3-Day Sports & Fitness seminar for the attain-ment of Wellness Lifestyles for the Directorate Cadre in Public and Private Sector Organisations, National Institute for Sports
9.00am
10.00 am
10:30am – 2:30 pm daily
House of Reps Confer-ence Hall 231
C o l l e g e P r e m i s e s , Ijanikin La-gos
National In-stitute for Sports (NIS), Surulere, La-gos
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSIONPUBLIC NOTICE ON PHARM. D PROGRAMME IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIESThe National Universities Commission (NUC) hereby draws the attention of Nigerian Universities and the general
public to the fact that the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) degree, as a first degree for Pharmacy students, is not approved. The approved first degree for pharmacy students in Nigeria Universities is the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
Universities offering the Pharm. D degree programme should, in their own interest, graduate their students with B. Pharm degree as earlier directed and ceased further admission into the Pharm. D programme.
While the stakeholders’ Workshop on Pharm. D, held in January 2007, was an important consultative workshop to chart the future direction for Pharmacy Programme in Nigerian Universities, the resolutions reached at the workshop were not approvals by NUC for the commencement of the Pharm. D programme in the Nigerian University System. The general public is by this announcement advised to avoid subscribing to the Pharm. D Programme of any Nigerian University. Signed:
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Friday 19 September, 2014
Invitation to the Annul (2014) 3-Day Sports & Fitness seminar for the attainment of Wellness Life-styles for the Di-rectorate Cadre in Public and Private Sector Organisa-tions, National In-stitute for Sports.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm daily
N a t i o n a l I n s t i t u t e for Sports (NIS), Su-rulere, La-gos
Saturday 20 September, 2014
Invitation to the Fourth Convoca-tion Ceremony, Al-Hikman Uni-versity, Ilorin
9.00am University Auditorium
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Wishing you many happy returns!Best wishes for the week.
NAME DATE OF BIRTH
DEPT
Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olorunfemi Jane
14 September
DLO
Mrs. Maryam Gwandu Haliru 14 September
DSSS
Mr. Emeka Okoronkwo Uchechukwu
14 September
DSSS
Mrs. Victoria Ikanni Ugbedeojo
15 September
DQA
Mr. Muktar Abdulqadir Mashi 16 September
DAS
Mr. Daniel Sanusi 17 September
DPPD
Mrs. Ezinne Ukoha Kingsely 17 September
DIM
Dr. Ali Dauda Basshir 18 September
DRI
Mrs. Zainab Mohammed 18 Septemebr
DIM
Mr. Umar Bayu Faruk 19 September
DSSS
Mrs. Faiza Mohammed 19 September
DPPD
Mrs. Oghenetega Enujioke Yvonne 19 September
DMSS
Mr. Kayode Alonge Ebenezer 19 September
DPPD
Dr. Joshua Atah Alewo 20 September
DICT
Dr. Obinna Okwelume Charles 20 September
DESO
Mr. Nasiru Liman Ibrahim 20 September
DAS
Mr. Abubakar Mohammed Suleimari
20 September
DICT
Miss. Stella Agbaji Ene 20 September
DMSS
“VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY”A TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME
The Voyage of Discovery is an NUC-sponsored television documentary programme for Nigerian Universities to celebrate outstanding researchers, showcase their findings and promote their linkage with the industry.The programme is aired every Tuesday on:(a) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Mondays -1.30-2.00pm
(b) African Independent Television (AIT) - 4:30 - 5.00 pm
Courtesy: Anti-corruption and Transparency Division
SHUN CORRUPTION.IT DOES NOT PAY
Dress Well and Earn Respect.
Courtesy: Directorate of Management Support Services
