NUC Approves AI and 12 New Degree Courses for Nigerian Universities
The NUC has approved 13 new degree programmes, including Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Engineering, to enhance academic relevance in Nigerian universities.
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JUST IN: Maths Not Compulsory for Arts Students as FG Resets Admission Rules
The Federal Government has approved new tertiary admission rules, making Mathematics optional for Arts students…
FG Shuts 22 Illegal Territory Institutions
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has shut down 22 unaccredited Colleges of Education following a nationwide crackdown on illegal tertiary institutions. According to The PUNCH, the commission stated that the affected institutions failed to meet its required operational standards after the NCCE conducted a comprehensive personnel audit and financial monitoring across all … Read more
NUC released 58 illegal universities in Nigeria, arrest officials (see full list)
Several officials have been arrested as the National Universities Commission (NUC) released 58 illegal Universities or Satellite campuses operating in Nigeria. Acting executive secretary of NUC warns that certificates obtained from these schools will not be recognized for the purpose of one year national service and furthered studies. Acting executive secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki, … Read more
NUC orders closure of Nigerian universities
The National Universities Commission has ordered the closure of universities across the country to enable students to participate in the 2023 forthcoming elections. This was contained in a letter addressed to vice-chancellors of all universities and directors of inter-university centres dated 3rd February 2023. The NUC noted that the directive was based on the directive … Read more