Tag: NUC
Nigerian govt plans to convert MAUTECH to conventional university
Plans are underway to make Moddibo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH) in Yola a conventional university by the Nigerian government.
Some mushroom universities abroad are defrauding Nigerians – NUC
The National Universities' Commission (NUC) has raised alarm over the existence of what it termed "mushroom universities" abroad.
It...
Repositioning university education in Nigeria: The OAU example
This is the text of a speech delivered by Yemi Ogunbiyi on the eve of the 2019 Convocation of the Nigerian Academy...
MDCAN wants National Hospital converted to medical university
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on the Federal Government to convert the National Hospital, Abuja (NHA)...
NCC commits to collaborations with the academia for telecoms growth
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said the rise in tempo and sophistication of innovations in communication technology hold greater if there...
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...
NUC appoints two deputy executive secretaries
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has appointed Dr Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf as Deputy Executive Secretary (Academics) and Dr Kidado Kumo as Deputy Executive...
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.
FG to upgrade medical sciences facilities at FUD for accreditation
The Federal Government has given the assurance that facilities at the College of Medical Sciences, Federal University, Duste, Jigawa State, will be...