A survey recently conducted by the NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION (NUC) revealed that there are over 40 illegal universities operating as conventional institutions in Nigeria.

Institutions which claim to have their main campuses abroad in countries like Ghana, Benin Republic, united Kingdom and the United States have been found to be operating illegally in the country, without any accreditation by the Nigeria NUC.

We seek you to be warned!

I never cease to wonder how a man, or woman, can, with eyes wide open, choose to embark on a journey to nowhere. Or how else can one describe people in their correct senses, paying to receive lectures from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at a public primary school in Abuja? - allAfrica.com:

Students and candidates applying for Degree and other Conventional Programmes are strictly adviced to stay away from such universities as degrees and other qualifications obtained from such institutes are regarded as falsified documents and incriminating and could lead to a jail term.

We manage to dig through for the list of the illegalised universities, so you may take note.

S/No.                            Name                                                                              Location

1.  Christians of Charity American Uni. of Science and Tech.

2.  University of Industry                                                                        Yaba, Lagos

3.  Uni. of Applied Sci. Port Novo, Benin Republic                       Nigerian Campus

4. Blacksmith University                                                                         Awka, Anambra

5. Volta University College, Ghana                                                     Nigerian Campus

6. Royal University Izhia                                                                       Abakaliki, Ebonyi

7. Atlanta University                                                                              Ayingba, Kogi

8. Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka                             Otukpo, Benue

9. United Christian University,  Macotis Campus                       Imo

10. United Nigeria University College                                             Okija, Anambra

11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi                                      Benue

12. UNESCO University, Ndoni                                                           Rivers

13. Saint Augustines University of Technology                           Jos, Plateau

14. the International University, Missouri, USA                 Kano & Lagos campus

15. Collumbus University, UK                                                     Nigerian Campus

16. Tiu International University, UK                                       Nigerian Campus

17. Pebbles University, UK                                                          Nigerian Campus

18. Aston University, UK                                                              Nigerian Campus

19. London External Studies, UK                                               Nigerian Campus

20. Pilgrims University                                                                  Nigerian Campus

21. Lobi Business School, Makurdi                                            Benue

22. West African Christian University                                     Nigerian Campus

23. Bolta University College, Aba                                              Abia

24. JBC Seminar Inc. Wukari Jubilee University                Kaduna Campus

25. Westlan University, Esie                                                        Kwara

26. St. Andrew’s University College, Abuja                           FCT

27. EC-Council University, USA                                                 Lagos Study Centre

28. Atlas University, Ikot_Udosa Uko                                    Uyo, Akwa Ibom

29. Concept College/University, London                              Ilorin, Kwara

30. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja                                     Lagos

31. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja                                FCT

32. Acada University, Akinlalu                                                   Oyo

33. Fifom University, Mbaise                                                       Imo

34. Houdegbe North American University                            Nigerian Campus

35. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija                   Anambra

36. Open International University, Akure                             Ondo

37. Middle Belt Uni. (North Central Uni), Otukpo               Benue

38. Leadway University, Ughelli                                                Delta

39. Metro Univerisity, Dutse                                                       Bwari, FCT

40. Southend University, Ngwu Egeru                                    Ndoki, Rivers

41. Olympic University, Nsukka                                                Enugu

For more Information on Nigerian Universities that are legally approved by NUC to carry out Degree and other Conventional Programmes, please visit http://www.nuc.edu.ng

Source: National Universities Commission, NUC

Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie instant noodles announced the commencement of their 2010 Indomie National Post Graduate Nutrition Scholarship Awards, this could be part of the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives in the area of educational empowerment.

According to sources, this is the second phase of the Indomie M.Sc Awards. The Public Relations/Events Manager of Dufil Plc stated that they are assisting and collaborating with selected Nigerian Universities in the training of high level Nutrition and Dietetics professionals, and overtime they will produce a critical number of highly trained nutritionists that will regulate an optimum nutrition for all Nigerians.

The Scholarship is open to all Nigerian Students qualified for admission to do M.Sc programme in Nutrition and Nutrition/Dietetics in the Nigerian Universities. Awards will be given to qualified and suitable students from every geopolitical zone of the Federation including FCT.

However, eligible Candidates are to apply in Writing according to the Banners, giving the following information.

Application Criteria:

• Full names
• Photocopy of Admission Letter into the programme
• Application for Admission
• credentials with details of educational history
• evidence of state of origin duly signed by Chairman or Secretary of appropriate Local Government.

NOTE: The completed document should be enclosed in an A4 envelop and should be marked ‘APPL 2010 AWARD’ on the top left corner addressed to the Cordinator, Dufil Nutrition Awards Programme, P.O Box 1983, Sapon Abeokuta, Ogun State or through e-mail to acadaservices@gmail.com on or before July 30th 2010

University of Maiduguri is located in Borno state, a province in far North Eastern Nigeria, an appellation of an environment of learning in the desert. Traditionally and affectionately referred to as UNIMAID, it maintains indubitably the most imperative instrument of coming to terms with innovation and technological advancement in the Sahara. More on Maiduguri

Unimaid was established in the late 20th century previously known as North Eastern College of Art and Science (NECAS) in the 1970’s. The need for the creation of the institution then, became indispensable as Maiduguri was known for its civility long before colonization, hundreds of years ago.

The university society is over 30, 000 in population taking it far beyond catchment area administration to a world class reservoir of knowledge.

Some notable personalities in Unimaid include; Emeritus Umar Shehu, Prof. Sunday Bwala,  Prof. Abba Waziri Hassan  Prof. Jubril Dahiru Aminu, Prof. Balla of Space Mathematics to name a few.

Some major colleges in the University includes; The Medical College, College of Science, College of Engineering, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, College of Law, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Veterinary and Agriculture.

The University is residential for both staff and students, over 10,000 students stay on campus, while various off-campus accommodations very close to the university community is available at a run of the mill for students willing to maintain an off campus apartment. Students mostly come from ICT Schools around Nigeria and the rest of the world not limited to London and France.

Municipal services provided on campus include Retail Outlets, Clinic, Post-Office, Banks, Pharmacy and Schools (Nursery, Primary and Secondary). Several recreational facilities exist for the University community like Sports Arena, Senior Staff Club, “Love Garden” (ideal for picnics walks) all through the academic year, but particularly at the beginning and at the end of the academic session.

Spiritual needs are catered for in magnificent places of worship: the Central Mosque, the Ummah Mosque, the All-Saints Catholic Chapel, and the protestant Chapel of Grace.

The Official Site of Unimaid is at http://www.unimaid.edu.ng/

It appears the Alumi of the University have are also gathered on a Facebook Group.

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Prof. Olaiya Balogun, has mandated security personnel of the Student Affairs Unit of the institution to ‘arrest’ any student, who dresses indecently.

The offending students will not just be arrested, they will be made to face tough sanctions to deter them from such vices.

Addressing the 3, 137 fresh students of the university during their matriculation ceremony in the school in Abeokuta on Thursday, Balogun said the directive applied to any form of indecent dressing in the halls of residence in the university.

The vice-chancellor said, “Once you have been weighed on the balance of character and you are found wanting, there is no chance for you to graduate, no convocation. Apart from the two units which have been empowered to accost and apprehend either male or female students, who dress indecently, this is where the students’ union government should flex some of its muscles.

“We nurture future leaders here; and on that note, what you cannot wear in the presence of your parents, you will not be allowed to put them on here. Let me also tell you that the days of academic pretenders are numbered.”

The VC disclosed that apart from passing the University Matriculation Examination and the post-UTME test, the university had constituted a screening committee, consisting of psychologists, criminologists and security agencies to sift the students before their admission.

He said, “Having been tested and proven reliable, I wish to state categorically, that the screening exercise has come to stay in UNAAB and therefore, the university will not rely only on JAMB and post-UTME qualification for admissions.

“UNAAB has designed the screening exercise to become part of our admission process, so that we can identify and stop negative and unwholesome characters from corrupting the future leaders being nurtured in UNAAB.”

Balogun said less than 20 per cent of the 11,735 candidates, who chose UNAAB as their first and second choices in their application, were offered admission, but reminded the fresh students that only students with sound character would graduate from the university.

He promised that the school would continually improve its facilities, calling on the matriculating students to call him on his mobile telephone when there was an urgent matter requiring the attention of the management.

Matthew Ohiani Adeiza, a 400-level student of Mass Communication at  University of Jos, has emerged second place winner of the 2009 edition of the Culture of Enterprise International Students Essay Contest which was announced this April. Young Adeiza, received a cash prize of  $5,000. The award ceremony at which he was presented with this prize, took place on 6th April 2010 at the Harvard Club of New York. The first place winner was Matthew Shaffer of Yale University while Rachael Bishop of Mercer University, (both in the United States), came third.

The essay contest is an initiative of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, ISI, a non-governmental organization committed to academic excellence and holistic education. It is based in Delaware, United States. Interested students post their entries to an address on the essay website at CultureOfEnterprise.Org

This years annual International Students Essay contest was on the topic, “Can Character and Communities Survive in an Age of Globalization?” The contest is designed to encourage students to reflect on the relationship between free enterprise and the institutions and mores that define a particular culture.

The essay is open to undergraduate University Students from around the world. This is the first time a student from an African University is coming second in the essay contest (What a privileged for Nigeria!) . The only and most notable performance before now was that of Garreth Bloor of the University of Cape Town, South Africa, who emerged fourth in the 2007 edition of the competition.

The picture above is Mr. Adeiza by the left and two other winners.

Mr Adeiza has previously won some national essay competitions, including the 2005 edition of the Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Secondary Schools in Nigeria, and the 2009 Omololu Falobi Essay Competition for Journalism Students in Nigeria.

Source: Sahara Reporters