Education federal government approves 4 new private varsities

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Federal Government Approves 4 New Private Universities

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of four new private universities in the country. The approval was given by the National Universities Commission (NUC) after a thorough review of the institutions' proposals.

The new universities are:

  1. Kings University, Odeomu, Osun State: Kings University is a private institution established by the Kings' Heritage Educational Foundation. The university will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including medicine, law, engineering, and the humanities.
  2. Pinnacle University, Abuja: Pinnacle University is a private institution established by the Pinnacle Educational Foundation. The university will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business administration, computer science, and environmental science.
  3. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State: Ritman University is a private institution established by the Ritman Educational Foundation. The university will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as medicine, law, and engineering.
  4. Spartan University, Umuahia, Abia State: Spartan University is a private institution established by the Spartan Educational Foundation. The university will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business administration, computer science, and environmental science.

The NUC's approval of these new universities is in line with the government's efforts to increase access to higher education in the country. The commission's Executive Secretary, Professor Abubakar Rasheed, said that the approval was given after a thorough review of the institutions' proposals, including their academic programs, infrastructure, and staff qualifications.

The new universities are expected to commence academic activities soon, with the first set of students expected to be admitted in the next academic session.