25 July 2026

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NUC

NUC Insists Federal Government Only Approves Standard-Compliant Private Universities

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.

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Universities

Nigeria’s Private Universities Race to Match Global Standards

Private universities in Nigeria are reshaping their identity as they compete with foreign institutions for students. From updating curricula to modernising campuses and forging international partnerships, the sector is steadily closing the gap. Curriculum reviews are now common, with syllabuses benchmarked against global standards and tailored to employer expectations. Many schools seek international accreditation, providing

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Features

Private Universities Are Rising, But Public Schools Are In Trouble

When Covenant University in Otta, Ogun State, was ranked the number one university in Nigeria by Times Higher Education 2025 ranking, many people clapped and said, “At last, private universities have arrived.” For years, people used to mock them as “glorified secondary schools.” Now they are topping the chart. Nevertheless, behind this joy, there is

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Federal Government Approves New Private Universities
Ministries

Federal Government Approves New Private Universities

Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has announced the federal government’s approval of the establishment of nine private universities in Nigeria. Alausa mentioned that out of the 551 pending requests President Tinubu’s administration received, nine have been cleared based on strict approval guidelines. The approved universities are Unique Open University, Lagos State; American Open

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Universities

Public and Private Universities Compete in Technology Education

Public universities are maximising their potential in tech education and slowly competing with private institutions. This motive was triggered by the rapid growth in student demand as well as the increasing importance of data science and cybersecurity management. Government institutions have now taken on the responsibility of upgrading their facilities, updating course content, and establishing

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News

Former Finance Minister Calls on Igbinedion University to Lead Education Reform in Nigeria

Dr Mansur Muhtar, former Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Bank of Industry, has urged Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), to take the lead in transforming Nigeria’s struggling higher education system. Speaking at the university’s 26th Founder’s Day Lecture, Dr Muhtar spoke on the urgent need for bold changes in tertiary education to ensure it

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Ministries

‘Nigeria Has Enough Social Science Graduates’ – Education Minister Warns New Varsities

Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa has cautioned Nigeria’s newly licensed private universities against prioritising social science courses, adding that the country already has an oversupply of graduates in that field.  He issued this warning on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, during the presentation of provisional licenses to 11 new private universities at the National Universities

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Regulatory

Tinubu Approves 11 New Private Universities Amid One-Year Licensing Freeze

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved provisional licenses for 11 new private universities across Nigeria, marking a significant expansion in the nation’s higher education sector.  The approvals were granted during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, 3 March 2025, at the State House in Abuja.  The newly licensed institutions are: 1. New

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