Tag: accredited university degree
UNIJOS clarifies on NUC accreditation of five courses
The management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) said its had successfully secured the accreditation of five of its courses from the...
Minister seeks degree programmes in herbal medicine
The Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Mamora, has challenged Nigerian universities to introduce a Bachelor's degree programme in herbal medicine...
How online cuts the cost of a degree programme
Having a degree is essential in today’s job
market. Having an appropriate degree makes a very big difference when applying
for a job. Keep...
Buhari assents bill converting Zuru agric college to university
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to two Bills passed by the 8th National Assembly, upgrading the College of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State, to a...
NMCN wants universities to create Faculty of Nursing
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has sought the establishment of a full Faculty of Nursing in Nigerian universities.
The rise and fall of foreign second degree
In the early to the mid 2000s, as the quality of Nigerian university education plummeted and graduate unemployment soared, many Nigerians began...
Don’t approve new universities, JAMB Registrar tells FG
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede has called on the Federal Government to put to...
Graduate sues university, gets £60K over ‘useless’ degree
A graduate identified as Pok Wong who sued her University for misleading her over her useless degree and has received a £60,000 out-of-court settlement.
Pok...
How NUC accredits affiliate degree awarding institutions in Nigeria
Every degree awarded in Nigeria must be accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to be legally recognised. While the role of...
Reps passes bill abolishing HND/bachelor’s degree dichotomy
The House of Representatives has passed a bill abolishing the existing dichotomy between Higher National Diploma (HND) and bachelor’s degree holders in...