National universities commission latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates from the National Universities Commission (NUC) in Nigeria:

Recent News

1. NUC Approves 22 New Private Universities: The NUC has approved the establishment of 22 new private universities in Nigeria, bringing the total number of private universities in the country to 98. (Source: Vanguard News)
2. NUC Warns Against Illegal Universities: The NUC has warned against the establishment of illegal universities in Nigeria, saying that such institutions are not recognized by the commission and may not meet the required standards. (Source: Daily Trust)
3. NUC Introduces New Accreditation Criteria: The NUC has introduced new accreditation criteria for universities in Nigeria, which includes the use of technology and innovation in teaching and learning. (Source: The Punch)
4. NUC Approves New Programmes for Universities: The NUC has approved new programmes for universities in Nigeria, including a Bachelor of Science in Data Science and a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence. (Source: Premium Times)
5. NUC Partners with UNESCO to Promote Quality Education: The NUC has partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote quality education in Nigeria. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Recent Decisions

1. NUC Suspends 13 Universities Over Accreditation Issues: The NUC has suspended 13 universities in Nigeria over accreditation issues, saying that the institutions failed to meet the required standards. (Source: The Nation)
2. NUC Approves Renaming of University of Lagos: The NUC has approved the renaming of the University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University, in honor of the late business mogul and politician. (Source: This Day Live)
3. NUC Approves Establishment of New University in Katsina: The NUC has approved the establishment of a new university in Katsina State, which will be known as the Katsina State University. (Source: Daily Trust)

Upcoming Events

1. NUC Annual Conference: The NUC will be hosting its annual conference in Abuja, Nigeria, from March 15-17, 2023. The conference will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions on various topics related to higher education. (Source: NUC Website)
2. NUC Accreditation Workshop: The NUC will be hosting an accreditation workshop for university administrators and academics in Abuja, Nigeria, from April 10-12, 2023. The workshop will focus on the new accreditation criteria and best practices in accreditation. (Source: NUC Website)

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