BibSonomy bookmarks for /user/prophe/nigeriahttps://www.bibsonomy.org/user/prophe/nigeriaBibSonomy RSS Feed for /user/prophe/nigeriaLicences to expand Nigeria’s private higher education sectorhttps://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20210526070830104prophe2021-05-31T21:20:48+02:00English May2021 Nigeria <a itemprop="url" data-versiondate="2021-05-31T21:20:48+02:00" href="https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20210526070830104" rel="nofollow" class="description-link">https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20210526070830104</a>allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Crisis at Private Universitieshttp://allafrica.com/stories/201202241142.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:18+01:00Africa Nigeria Feb_2012 2012 English <a itemprop="url" data-versiondate="2018-02-03T23:16:18+01:00" href="http://allafrica.com/stories/201202241142.html" rel="nofollow" class="description-link">http://allafrica.com/stories/201202241142.html</a>allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Country Needs More Varsities - FGhttp://allafrica.com/stories/200712120644.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:18+01:00Africa Nigeria Dec_2007 2007 English <a itemprop="url" data-versiondate="2018-02-03T23:16:18+01:00" href="http://allafrica.com/stories/200712120644.html" rel="nofollow" class="description-link">http://allafrica.com/stories/200712120644.html</a>Nigeria Authorizes More Private Colleges - Global - The Chronicle of Higher Educationhttp://chronicle.com/article/Nigeria-Authorizes-More/32174/prophe2018-02-03T23:16:17+01:00Africa Nigeria Sep_2001 2001 English <a itemprop="url" data-versiondate="2018-02-03T23:16:17+01:00" href="http://chronicle.com/article/Nigeria-Authorizes-More/32174/" rel="nofollow" class="description-link">http://chronicle.com/article/Nigeria-Authorizes-More/32174/</a>Private universities set to overtake public institutions - University World Newshttp://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20120302141207184prophe2018-02-03T23:16:16+01:00Somalia Nigeria Ghana SouthAfrica Ethiopia Uganda Africa Mar_2012 2012 English <a itemprop="url" data-versiondate="2018-02-03T23:16:16+01:00" href="http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20120302141207184" rel="nofollow" class="description-link">http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20120302141207184</a>Nigeria: Ghanaian Universities - How Nigerians Are SwindledEducational infrastructure in Nigeria is overstretched due to explosion of prospective students seeking admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. This has resulted in an unprecedented exodus of Nigerian students to foreign universities. In this report, our Ghana correspondent Kate Da Costa says many Nigerian students are being swindled by suspicious private universities in Ghana.http://allafrica.com/stories/201205170518.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:15+01:00Africa Nigeria Ghana May_2012 2012 English <span itemprop="description">Educational infrastructure in Nigeria is overstretched due to explosion of prospective students seeking admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. This has resulted in an unprecedented exodus of Nigerian students to foreign universities. In this report, our Ghana correspondent Kate Da Costa says many Nigerian students are being swindled by suspicious private universities in Ghana.</span>South African private education giant expands into four African countries - University World NewsPrivate education giant Educor is set to become the first South African institution to set up branch campuses outside the country as it expands its operations into four new African countries under its well-known Intec and Damelin brands.http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20120630074953824prophe2018-02-03T23:16:15+01:00Ghana Ethiopia Kenya Nigeria Africa SouthAfrica Jul_2012 2012 English <span itemprop="description">Private education giant Educor is set to become the first South African institution to set up branch campuses outside the country as it expands its operations into four new African countries under its well-known Intec and Damelin brands.</span>Licence withdrawal – Affected universities cry foul - University World NewsSince Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) announced the suspension of the licences of seven private universities on 4 July, reactions have poured in from stakeholders of the affected institutions, write Dayo Adesulu, Favour Nnabugwu and Laju Arenyeka for Vanguard.http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20120713182044885prophe2018-02-03T23:16:14+01:00Africa Nigeria Jul_2012 2012 English <span itemprop="description">Since Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) announced the suspension of the licences of seven private universities on 4 July, reactions have poured in from stakeholders of the affected institutions, write Dayo Adesulu, Favour Nnabugwu and Laju Arenyeka for Vanguard.</span>allAfrica.com: Nigeria: New Private UniversitiesThe Federal Government last week announced the granting of licences to enable seven new private universities to operate. With that approval, the number of recognised universities in the country rose to ninety-six, thirty-four of them private.http://allafrica.com/stories/200910290189.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:13+01:00Africa Nigeria Oct_2009 2009 English <span itemprop="description">The Federal Government last week announced the granting of licences to enable seven new private universities to operate. With that approval, the number of recognised universities in the country rose to ninety-six, thirty-four of them private.</span>A Christian University Taps Potential of Those Who Can Afford to Pay - Global - The Chronicle of Higher EducationThe article discusses Covenant University in a town outside Lagos, Nigeria. As a privately run, Christian university, it breaks with a Nigerian tradition of free public higher education. The demand among Nigerian youth for higher education is beyond what the state can provide, leaving an opening for private institutions.http://chronicle.com/article/A-Christian-University-Taps/48970/prophe2018-02-03T23:16:13+01:00Africa Nigeria Nov_2009 2009 English <span itemprop="description">The article discusses Covenant University in a town outside Lagos, Nigeria. As a privately run, Christian university, it breaks with a Nigerian tradition of free public higher education. The demand among Nigerian youth for higher education is beyond what the state can provide, leaving an opening for private institutions.</span>Nigeria: NUC Gets Ultimatum On Quality of VarsitiesMinister of Education, Professor Fabian Osuji, following the significant rise in the number of universities in the country, has given the National Universities Commission (NUC) a two weeks ultimatum to submit its agenda for improved quality assurance of the Nigerian University system.http://allafrica.com/stories/200501100518.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:12+01:00Africa Nigeria Jan_2005 2005 English <span itemprop="description">Minister of Education, Professor Fabian Osuji, following the significant rise in the number of universities in the country, has given the National Universities Commission (NUC) a two weeks ultimatum to submit its agenda for improved quality assurance of the Nigerian University system.</span>Nigeria: In Africa, Nigerian Lecturers Are Least Paid - Dr. MohammedThe emergence of Nigerian private universities is seen as an attempt for marketization. There are concerns over the quality of such universities, their lecturers and students. Rarely producing research, private university owners are charged with being interested only in profit, targeting admissions with high tuition and fees.http://allafrica.com/stories/200503300169.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:12+01:00Africa Nigeria Mar_2005 2005 English <span itemprop="description">The emergence of Nigerian private universities is seen as an attempt for marketization. There are concerns over the quality of such universities, their lecturers and students. Rarely producing research, private university owners are charged with being interested only in profit, targeting admissions with high tuition and fees.</span>Nigeria: FG Licences 7 New Private VarsitiesGovernment yesterday granted licenses to seven new private universities, bringing to 23 the number of such institutions in the country.http://allafrica.com/stories/200506020822.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:12+01:00Africa Nigeria Jun_2005 2005 English <span itemprop="description">Government yesterday granted licenses to seven new private universities, bringing to 23 the number of such institutions in the country.</span>Nigeria: More Universities? How Useful?One doesn't know whether to rejoice or be aghast at the news that the National Universities Commission (NUC), is to license three more private universities before the end of this year, bringing the total number of private universities to 26.http://allafrica.com/stories/200602130715.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:12+01:00Africa Nigeria Feb_2006 2006 English <span itemprop="description">One doesn't know whether to rejoice or be aghast at the news that the National Universities Commission (NUC), is to license three more private universities before the end of this year, bringing the total number of private universities to 26.</span>Nigeria: Five New Private Varsities Get LicencesFive new private universities approved by the Federal Government received their provisional licences, paving way for their take-off.http://allafrica.com/stories/201202290479.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:12+01:00Africa Nigeria Feb_2012 2012 English <span itemprop="description">Five new private universities approved by the Federal Government received their provisional licences, paving way for their take-off.</span>Nigeria: Govt Tasked On Private Tertiary Institutions' FundingChairman, Governing Council of the Lagos City Polytechnic, Ikeja, Mr. Babatunde Odufuwa has called on government at all levels to put necessary administrative structures in place to grant aids to students in private tertiary institutions in the country.http://allafrica.com/stories/200903040041.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:12+01:00Africa Nigeria Mar_2009 2009 English <span itemprop="description">Chairman, Governing Council of the Lagos City Polytechnic, Ikeja, Mr. Babatunde Odufuwa has called on government at all levels to put necessary administrative structures in place to grant aids to students in private tertiary institutions in the country.</span>FG Approves 5 New Private Universities | Leadership NewspapersThe Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the establishment of five additional private universities to promote quality university education in the country.http://www.leadership.ng/nga/articles/17106/2012/02/22/fg_approves_5_new_private_universities.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:08+01:00Nigeria Feb_2012 2012 English <span itemprop="description">The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the establishment of five additional private universities to promote quality university education in the country.</span>Nigeria Gets Seven New Private Universities - Education - NairalandThe Federal Executive Council on Wednesday in Abuja approved the issuance of provisional licences for the establishment of seven new private universities in the country. Nigeria currently has 96 universities, comprising 27 federal, 35 state and 34 private universities.http://www.nairaland.com/341261/nigeria-gets-seven-new-privateprophe2018-02-03T23:16:08+01:00Africa Nigeria Oct_2009 2009 English <span itemprop="description">The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday in Abuja approved the issuance of provisional licences for the establishment of seven new private universities in the country. Nigeria currently has 96 universities, comprising 27 federal, 35 state and 34 private universities.</span>NUC Approves 89 Universities In The Last 13 YearsNational Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 89 universities in the last 13 years. Among those approved between 1999 and 2012 by the agency are 50 private universities, 27states universities and 12 federal universities. This puts the total number of universities in Nigeria at 125.http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109591:nuc-approves-89-universities-in-the-last-13-years&catid=1:national&Itemid=559prophe2018-02-03T23:16:08+01:00Africa Nigeria Jan_2013 2013 English <span itemprop="description">National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 89 universities in the last 13 years. Among those approved between 1999 and 2012 by the agency are 50 private universities, 27states universities and 12 federal universities. This puts the total number of universities in Nigeria at 125.</span>Nigeria: Future of Nigeria Education Lies With Private Varsities - Prof Mafiana, NUC Director (Page 1 of 2)We believe that the future of this nation lies with the private universities. When we say some of them are fledgling, it is because they will suffer from the pain of just beginning a programme, which forms the fulcrum of the issue.http://allafrica.com/stories/201301100415.htmlprophe2018-02-03T23:16:08+01:00Africa Nigeria Jan_2013 2013 English <span itemprop="description">We believe that the future of this nation lies with the private universities. When we say some of them are fledgling, it is because they will suffer from the pain of just beginning a programme, which forms the fulcrum of the issue.</span>