The National Universities Commission has given Governor Hope Uzodinma a certificate of recognition for the establishment of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omumma, Imo State. Receiving the certificate, Uzodinma described it as a moment of honour for the institution’s management and staff. He added that the institution will give youth better access to
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has formally recognised the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Imo State, as the state’s fourth university. Governor Hope Uzodinma, while presenting the approval documents at the NUC headquarters, described the development as a significant step toward expanding access to quality education and building a knowledge-driven economy. He said the
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has reiterated that the Federal Government only approves private universities that meet strict academic and infrastructural standards to strengthen Nigeria’s higher education system. Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, represented by Ayoteju Ojo, disclosed this during the 20th Anniversary and 17th Convocation of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has released a list of 58 illegal universities operating across Nigeria without approval. The commission warned parents, guardians, and prospective students to avoid such institutions, stressing that certificates obtained from them are invalid and will not be recognised for jobs or further studies. According to the NUC, these institutions violated
A delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) has visited the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), for the verification of the institution’s proposed College of Medical Sciences and Health Technology. Led by Prof. Idris Muhammad of Bayero University, Kano, the team was received at the Academic Publishing Centre, Main Campus, by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has warned universities and affiliate institutions to steer clear of paid training and consultancy services offered by private firms for accreditation purposes. In a statement on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, signed by Mrs Franca Chukwuonwo, Acting Director of Public Affairs, the commission stressed that such programmes are neither organised nor
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced multiple job openings at its headquarters. The NUC is now inviting applications from qualified Nigerians into officer, confidential secretary, and clerical/auxiliary staff cadres. In a public notice, the Commission directed interested candidates to apply through its Careers Portal at careers.nuc.edu.ng or nuc.edu.ng within six weeks of the announcement.
The Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) has called for a partnership with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to review the curriculum for radiography programmes in Nigerian universities. The proposal was made during a courtesy visit to the NUC headquarters on Wednesday by a delegation led by RRBN Registrar, Professor Mark Chukwudi Okeji. He said
The National Universities Commission (NUC) and professional bodies are in a tussle over who should control accreditation of university courses, a dispute experts say is pushing up the cost of education in Nigeria. While the NUC is the primary regulator of universities, several professional bodies also run separate accreditation for specific courses. This overlap has
The University of the Niger (UNINIGER), Umunya, Anambra State, has announced its list of accredited courses for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution, one of Nigeria’s newest private universities, said the approval followed the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) accreditation process, which is required for courses to be officially recognised. University officials stated that the accreditation
