NUC
6 Nov
The proposal for the establishment of a University of Languages, being considered by the House of Representatives, is a misdirected way of addressing an existential problem of the rapid fading of local Nigerian languages.
31 Oct
As part of efforts to tackle the challenges of graduate employability and entrepreneurial skills development in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission (NUC) is partnering with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada.
31 Oct
Stakeholders in the education sector have emphasised the need for a robust student information management system and greater digital transformation.
28 Oct
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has reiterated its commitment to further impact society positively with teaching, research, and community service-related activities.
27 Oct
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has commenced the verification process for 18 degree programmes at the newly established Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), as preparations for its official take-off advance. The university, formerly the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, was upgraded by President Bola Tinubu on March 15, 2024, to…
26 Oct
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, has disclosed that out of the 42 programmes presented, 34 have been accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), while eight were granted interim accreditation. The Vice Chancellor, who made this known on Saturday during the 8th Convocation Ceremony of the institution, noted that…
26 Oct
The Nationals in Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 18 degree programmes for the take-off of the Federal University of Allied Health
24 Oct
Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Petroleum Development Trust Fund (PTDF), Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC), academics, government and industry organisations converged on Abuja
18 Oct
About the books. In no small measure, these have fuelled the allegation of the erosion of university autonomy.
18 Oct
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved Nigeria’s first Psycho-Spiritual Institute.
17 Oct
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved Nigeria’s first Psycho-Spiritual Institute. Operated by the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, the institute will run in affiliation with Veritas University Abuja, offering two postgraduate programmes. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Executive Director of the Foundation, Rev. Fr. George Ehusani, announced that the regulatory…
17 Oct
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