National Universities Commission gives Ajayi Crowther University full accreditation

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has given full accreditation to all programmes being offered by Ajayi Crowther University.  This was recently made known to the university by the commission. Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole T. Jaiyeoba thanked the Almighty God for the great achievement and also appreciated the support of the Council, Management, Senate, Members of Staff and Students of the institution. He enthused that by the grace of God, the university would go places and that the full accreditation status for all her programmes was just the beginning of better things yet to come. This was the first time since inception of the University that ALL her programmes would be given full accreditation. Also reacting to the news, students of the University expressed their joy and happiness, stressing that their dreams and aspiration of a well-rounded education were being actualized in the institution. It would be recalled that Miss Folasade Olaniyan, one of the products of the University had the best result in the ICAN Examination. Also, Mr Charles Adewale was the best student in the Post Graduate Examination in the Department of Communication and Media in UNILAG in 2011. In the meantime, the Senate of the university has approved the commencement of Post Graduate Studies and new programmes as from the next academic session, in all the faculties of the institution. Ajayi Crowther University was established eight years ago by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Share This Piece With Your Friends On Facebook And Twitter! Don't Miss out on Our BBM Updates: send invite to 2347DC5D now!!!

Babcock University Release school fees for the 2013 Academic Session (1 million naira+)

The latest report reaching us is that Babcock University has just released her school fees for the next academic session and some of the students feel the school fee is too much, the fees differs from faculties. Babcock University  School Fees 2013 (1) Accounting- N1.5million (2) Nursing- N1million (3) Law- N2million (4) Medicine- N3million (5) Other Faculties- N860,000 The students of babcock university are protesting the school fee via the media, they are afraid of doing inside the school premises, anyone seen protecting will either be suspended or expel from the institution. Some news agencies even claim that students from Babcock University have sent them emails complaining about the exorbitant fees they are being made to pay. In Nigeria, education is no longer a choice, but it is for the Rich. Before you select your choice of Institution, you are advice to do your due diligence to avoid dropping out from the school before you graduate. Meanwhile, most secondary schools in Lagos and other part of the country pay more than this. The students plead with the Federal Government of Nigeria to come to their aids. To all candidates who are writing the Jamb 2013, please check out the current school fee of your Institution, if it is too much for your parents/guardian to pay, then you can apply for change of Institution. Share This Piece With Your Friends On Facebook And Twitter! Don't Miss out on Our BBM Updates: send invite to 2347DC5D now!!!

Warning: List of 57 Illegal Universities Operating in Nigeria- NUC

In Nigeria, there are illegal institutions that are not licensed to operate, hence any Certificate obtained from such Institution is FAKE or ILLEGAL. The National Universities Commission has done their due diligence to bring the lists of all the erring Institution to the limelight. It is left for students to do their research before applying for any Institution. Please do share this information with our facebook friends. The National Universities Commission (NUC) is using this platform to announce to the members of the general public, most especially all the parents and prospective undergraduates that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria and have, therefore, been shut down indefinitely for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” Listed below are Lists of Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions Operating in Nigeria. Lists of illegal Degree Awarding Institution Operating Nigeria 1) University of Accountancy andManagement Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 2) Christians of Charity AmericanUniversity of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses. Freebrowsinglink.com 3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses 4) University of Applied Sciences& Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria. 5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses. 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of itsother campuses in Nigeria. 7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses. 8) Cool Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of itsother campuses. 9) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses. 10) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses. 11) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses. 12) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses. 13) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses. 14) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other campuses. 15) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 16) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 17) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 18) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 19) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. 20) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 21) Lobi Business School Makurdi,Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 22) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria. 23) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 24) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus. 25) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 26) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 27) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 28) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria 29) Concept College/­Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria 30) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria 31) Kingdom of Christ University,Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria 32) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 33) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 34) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. 35) Atlantic Intercontinenta­l University, Okija, Anambra State. 36) Open International University, Akure. 37) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo. 38) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State. 39) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja. 40) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State. 41) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State. 42) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja. 43) Temple University, Abuja. 44) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 45) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State. 46) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe,Lagos – Ibadan. Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos. 47) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 48) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria. 49) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic. operating anywhere in Nigeria. In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers/students. (1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State (2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State (3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu (4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. (5) West Coast University, Umuahia. (6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State (7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State. (8) cool Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further necessary action. * This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive. PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION, ANNOUNCER Please, before Applying for any University in Nigeria, we advice you to do your due diligence, hence you might ‘waste’ your money and time Share This Piece With Your Friends On Facebook And Twitter! Don't Miss out on Our BBM Updates: send invite to 2347DC5D now!!!

FLASH BACK: Principal Suspended For conducting unauthorised Virginity Test On Students In Ogun State-Nigeria.

Ogun State Government once made a move to suspended the Principal of Ajuwon Senior High School which is situated in Ajuwon, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State. Mrs Olufunke Oladeojobi, who was alleged to have conducted a virginity test on her pupils without the consent of the students parents. The Nigerian Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Segun Odubela, confirmed this through the phone that Principal Oladeojobi had been suspended from activities in the school. Odubela further went on to say that, “A five-man committee comprising officials of the Ministry of Education and the state Teaching Service Commission had been set up to investigate Oladeojobi and her dubious actions. “The Five Man committee was mandated to report back to the government within 14 days. Still on the phone conversation, Mr Odubela also said that all he can say is that we have suspended her, till the conclusion of investigation to see if she really conducted the test.” We’re also informed that the government’s resolution came after Odubela and some senior officials of the ministry quizzed the principal for over two hours. A source told our correspondent that the Principal was summoned to the ministry after they’ve read the News. According to him, they were really embarrassed when they read about the story. According to him, immediately, the relevant parastatals were asked to contact her and to make sure that she appeared at the ministry. The Principal was quizzed for over two hours and she denied carrying out the test. Instead, she said she only threatened the pupils that she’ll carry out the tests. Odubela, in a statement, added that the government was always concerned about the welfare and interest of students and therefore would not tolerate any act that would compromise their fundamental rights or jeopardise their future anywhere or anytime. He went further to said that, “We equally believe in the need to maintain discipline in our schools and to follow due process in the handling of this particular case. According to him, they’re really appeal to the parents of the students involved to be patient and allow the Ministry to handle the case as dictated by the law of the land and service rules.” Mr Oladeojobi, a reverend, was said to have on December 10 invited a nurse to the school to carry out virginity tests on a group of 10 students. The principal, who the pupils described as a strict disciplinarian, did not however or in anyway seek the consent of the parents/guardians of the pupils before conducting the insane test. While during the test, it was alleged that the principal and the nurse whose name could not be ascertained dipped their fingers into the pupils’ various body parts. But the matter got out of hand when one of the pupils started bleeding after she had been tested.’ Parents of the pupils later stormed the school in protest, which later brought the policemen from Ajuwon Division. The Divisional Police Officer, Ajuwon Division, Mr. Waheed Yusuf, had on also confirmed it. Another police source, who pleaded Anonymous, said she confessed to carrying out the test, saying, that she was trying to help them. However,When Mrs Oladeojobi was contacted on the telephone on, she refused to speak on the matter. According to her, she said this “I don’t have time to give any explanation,please I have a meeting,” she said and hung up. I wonder what has become of her today!!! Share This Piece With Your Friends On Facebook And Twitter! Don't Miss out on Our BBM Updates: send invite to 2347DC5D now!!!

Unbelievable: Building Collapses on Candidates Writing Waec 2013 Examination, 3 dead and 200 Injured!!

Report reaching us claims that three (3) pupils, including a girl, were killed and about 200 pupils injured on Wednesday, 24th April, 2013 when a building in which the students were writing the West African Examination Council School Certificate examination (WASCE) collapsed on them! This ugly incident happened in Alpha Academy, a private secondary school in Mararaba, Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State. Nigeria According to the report, about 530 candidates were writing the Waec examination in Alpha Academy. Before writing the examination on that fateful day, most of the candidates complained of the cracks on the buildings, but nothing was done until it crash on them. Out of the 200 candidates that were injured, about 30 of them are said to be in critical condition at the CRCN Hospital, Takum, where doctors are battling to save their lives. One of the survivors, Godiya John, 22, who sustained a spinal cord injury, was immediately referred to the National Hospital, Abuja. ScDonga council chair Capt. Douglas Ndatse (rtd), who confirmed the incident, described the examination hall as a one-storey building. He said the examination was taking place upstairs. Another survivor, simply identified as Ezekiel, said they were waiting for the Biology question paper when the building suddenly came down on them.  Ezekiel, who is seriously injured, said the incident occurred at about 6:48pm, more than three hours behind the time scheduled for the examination. “The paper was slated for 3:30pm,” Ezekiel said, attributing the delay to officials. May their soul rest in Peace and May God grant the families of the departed the fortitude to bear this loss. Share This Piece With Your Friends On Facebook And Twitter! Don't Miss out on Our BBM Updates: send invite to 2347DC5D now!!!

Lancaster University to set up campus in Ghana

Lancaster University in collaboration with its partner, Trans National Education Limited (TNE) announced plans to open the first British Branch campus in Ghana. The campus which will be one of its kinds in West Africa would be known as Lancaster University Ghana and would be committed to produce graduates who have skills and knowledge to meet Ghana’s industrial, societal and governmental needs. Speaking at a news conference in Accra, Mr Ravghav Lal, Project Director of TNE said the University was currently working with the National Accreditation Board to secure accreditation to start admitting students in October. He said the Ghana campus would allow students across Africa to access the University’s academic excellence in teaching and research on the continent. Mr Lal said students would be able to choose from a range of undergraduate courses in management, business, international relations, computer science, law and psychology and its high acclaimed Global MBA among other post graduate and foundation programme. Professor Mark E. Smith, Vice Chancellor of the University noted that, the Ghana Campus would contribute to increase the pool of internationally educated young people ready to take their places in developing and growing the Ghanaian and wider African economy. He said the University would join institutions of higher education to enhance Ghana’s reputation as an educational hub for West Africa. Prof Smith said Lancaster was highly regarded for the quality of education it provided as well as the thriving alumni network of more than 100,000 in 148 countries worldwide. “Our new campus offer students a different learning experience with the future career benefits of gaining a globally recognised Lancaster degree,” he said. Mr Rakesh Wahi, Founder of TNE said “the campus is our first education venture in West Africa” and shared the group vision of creating a network of branch campus experience in Africa, through quality teaching, state of the art infrastructure, research led curriculum and innovation in delivery of the curriculum. Lancaster University has a long history of working with universities and local communities across sub Saharan Africa and has considerable expertise and experience in setting up successful teaching partnership around the world. Share This Piece With Your Friends On Facebook And Twitter! Don't Miss out on Our BBM Updates: send invite to 2347DC5D now!!!

NUC to ensure quality in universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC ) said that it would step up its programme monitoring mechanism to ensure universities did not exceed their capacities. Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie, said in Abuja that the measure was to ensure that universities cater to students on their programmes to ensure academic excellence. Universities in Nigeria often exceed their admission quotas and thus stretched their facilities to deliver quality education to students. Some of the universities also run unapproved programmes. Okojie spoke when he received a delegation, led by Mr Emmanuel Egbagbe, a member of the Governing Council of Benson Idahosa University, Benin-City. “The NUC is taking this step further to re-introduce the programme. This is after years of allocating carrying capacities to the Nigerian universities, ‘’he said. Okojie said the proposed carrying capacity of each course would be determined by the demand, needs and relevance to national development, based on the availability of requisite academic personnel and physical facilities. He said that the Federal Government policy on 60 to 40 ratio for science and arts courses was still in force. According to Okojie, some universities are in the habit of violating NUC regulations with respect to new courses, postgraduate programmes and carrying capacity, thereby creating problems for students and parents. “I want to assure you that students and parents will no longer be made to bear the brunt of unapproved programmes alone as government will henceforth sanction any vice-chancellor who mounts unapproved programmes,’’ he added. The NUC secretary said the commission through the Nigerian Research and Education Network would address the challenges of inadequate bandwidth and other ICT- related issues in the Nigeria universities system. He gave an assurance that the project would not only provide adequate bandwidth but also increase efficient interconnectivity among universities. “This will also enable the universities to share resources and information among others, ” he said. Earlier, Egbagbe said the visit was to introduce the acting Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ernest Izevbigie. He said that the institution currently had a student population of more than 2,300 with a major breakthrough in its research efforts with the discovery of “Edotide’’, from bitter leaf as treatment for chronic diseases. Egbagbe, however, commended the NUC for its support to the Nigerian universities, especially the privately-owned. Share This Piece With Your Friends On Facebook And Twitter! Don't Miss out on Our BBM Updates: send invite to 2347DC5D now!!!