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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Tuesday, announced the release of the results of the mop up examination conducted for candidates, who were rescheduled for the UTME on Saturday, May 26.
 
The Board’s Head of Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the announcement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, in Abuja.
 
The board had recently, conducted a mop up examination for over 12, 000 candidates in some of its centres across the country.
 
This included those whose biometrics could not be captured during the initial period of the UTME in March, those who were yet to see their results and have not been involved in any form of malpractice.
 
Others included those who were unable to print out their e-slip before the earlier examinations and those whose centres were cancelled for suspected malpractices.
 
On the admission process, Benjamin told NAN that the board frowned at some institutions that have breached the constitutional guidelines for the entire process by making advertorials before the policy meeting.
                                      
He explained that all institutions must note that they are not to make any form of adverts for admissions into their schools until after the policy meeting.
 
According to the spokesman, this is because the meeting is the only authorised body that approves admission process for every preceding year.
 
“Advertising before the policy meeting is a violation and abuse of the entire process.
 
“They must recall that at the meeting, all proceedings, rules and regulations guiding the admissions are discussed and unanimously approved by all stakeholders.
 
“However, a list of institutions that breached this rule are being compiled by the board and to be forwarded to the appropriate body for sanction.”
 
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A list of 58 illegal universities in Nigeria has been released by the National Universities Commission (NUC) who disclosed in a new publication that the universities are yet to be licensed by the federal government and have been shut down for violating the national minimum standard for education.
 
A Monday bulletin from the office of the Executive Secretary on NUC, dated May 14, listed all the illegal universities across the country.
 
The universities are:
 
1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses
 
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
 
4. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
 
5. Blacksmith University, Akwa or any of its other campuses
 
6. Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
 
7. Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses
 
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi state or any of its other campuses
 
9. United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses
 
10. United Nigeria University College, Okija Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
 
11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses
                                           
12. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses
 
13. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Pleateu State or any of its other campuses
 
14. The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos studies centres or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
 
15. Collumbus University, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
16. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
17. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
18. London External Studies, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
19. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
20. Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
 
21. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
22. Bolta University College, Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria
 
23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna illegal campus
 
24. Western University, Esie Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
 
25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
 
26. EC-Council USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre
 
27. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
 
28. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
 
29. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
 
30. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
 
31. Acada University, Akinlalu Oyo state or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
 
32. Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
 
33. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
                                      
34. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija Anambra State
 
35. Open International University, Akure
 
36. Middle Belt University (North Central University) Otukpo
 
37. Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta State
 
38. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari Abuja
 
39. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
 
40. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
 
41. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
 
42. Temple University, Abuja
 
43. Irish University Business School, London, operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
44. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
 
45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and its annex at 41, Ikorodu road, Lagos.
 
46. University of Education, Wenneba Ghana operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
47. Cape Coast University, Ghana operating in Nigeria
 
48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD) Cotonou, Benin Republic operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
49. Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Oweri study centre
 
50. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos
 
51. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus)
 
52. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos
 
53. University of West Africa, Kwali Abuja, FCT
 
54. Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom State
 
55. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
 
56. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State
 
57. West African Union University, in collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology, Nigeria operating anywhere in Nigeria
 
58. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos
 
The commission also said eight universities are currently undergoing investigation for illegally running degree programs.
 
The eight universities are:
 
1) National Universities of Nigeria, Keffi , Nassarawa State.
 
2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue state.
 
3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University.
 
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) 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,” the publication reads.
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I give this testimony to the glory of God and to the shame of the devil. At the end of my university education; through its ups and downs, bitter and sweet moments, I eventually graduated with a third-class degree in computer science.
 
At that point in my life I was overly disappointed, highly discouraged and even suicidal on my bad days because I knew what was happening in the labour market. Every employer wanted graduates with second class upper and above for the limited and highly coveted employment slots. And here I was, I didn’t even have a 2.2, even if employers wanted to reach out in grace.
 
I had given my life to Christ on campus, and my thirst for God had intensified during this period. To the glory of God, even with my third-class degree, I did not sit at home as I got a job immediately, which is a whole miracle-story on its own. This job came with great exposure and an intense learning curve for me as a fresh graduate and I embraced the job even though the pay was not fantastic. Those of us who were taken by the company were put through a training programme to initiate us into Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing industry. Time went by and I emerged as one of the brightest trainees through the programme. We were soon staffed and placed on projects for multinational companies. After a while, some of my colleagues started filling out applications and searching for bigger opportunities. They would repeatedly forward job links and vacancies to me as I was considered one of the best among my peers. I did not apply for any of those positions as I was always self-defeated because of my third-class university certificate and the devil held it high up in my face all the time. I continued to do my job diligently and also develop myself in my field.
 
On Mother’s Day in May 2015, Pastor Nomthi preached about the unmerited grace and favour Moses witnessed in the house of Pharaoh, when there was an order to kill every male child of the Israelites. She said that Moses was not only spared but was raised as a prince. I immediately keyed into this lesson of grace and I was full of faith. I applied for a job someone had recommended me for and I was offered the position on the spot with 100 percent increase with good pension and sumptuous packages.
                                          
I thought I had seen all. Before the resumption date I was given, I was invited for another job interview with one of the telecom giants in Nigeria. Through the interview process I had to compete with the best of the best and even more experienced applicants. At the end of the interview and test process which lasted several weeks, I came out top as the preferred candidate of all. Now my problem became choosing between the two offers as they were both fantastic and had good prospects. I sought the face of the Lord who had made all these happen, and eventually I had to turn down the Multi-national Telecom Giant’s offer. Now I am at my new job and I have even been given opportunities to travel to different countries on projects (I had never travelled out of Nigeria before this job).
 
A month ago, another job offer came through with take-home package closing in on about half a million which I had to turn down after wide consultation and seeking the face of the Lord. I also did not apply for this job; all these opportunities came by recommendation. A third-class graduate now turning down job offers from multinational companies – it can only be God and I am here to give back ALL the praise to HIM alone. 
 
By Yomi Owolabi – Today’s Showers Vol 345 (Fountain of Life Church)
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While briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council  meeting held at Aso Rock Villa on Wednesday, the Minister of State for Education, Anthony Anwuka, stated stated that no federal university should charge tuition fees, saying the law does not allow it.
 
According to DailyTrust, the minister who made the disclosure after the cabinet meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said the council discussed the school fees being charged by various universities "and noted that as of law, no federal university should charge tuition fees."
He also stated that the council understood that some federal universities charged fees per course unit, adding that the President Muhamamdu Buhari-led government would investigate and stop this.
Anwuka said the National Universities Commission had been directed to clarify and update the council on the matter.
He said: “We understand some universities now charge fees per course unit and we are going to make sure that we investigate that properly and make it stop. 

"Students can pay other auxiliary fees, but not in excess. Various university councils and management should be able to fix what fees students should pay that is affordable and acceptable to the students. That is the position. 
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"The federal government does not determine fees for private and state universities. It only takes responsibility for fees paid in the federal universities.”
The minister also disclosed that the council approved the insurance of provisional licence for the the establishment of Skyline University in Kano. 
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While speaking on Tuesday at a two-day retreat for governing councils of federal universities in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Anthony Anwukah, disclosed that Nigeria is considering a major policy change to its tertiary education that would see graduates go for an extra year of studies.
 
According to PREMIUM Times, the retreat, held under the theme ‘Elements of Statutory Governance, Procurement and Financial Accounting in Nigerian Universities,’ is to address the challenges of the education sector.
 
Anwukah said this was being considered because many university graduates were not good enough to be employed by industries, adding that the proposal was similar to the extra year currently being undertaken by law and medical students.
 
He said; “Law students attend Law School for one year before going for NYSC and medical students go for one year Housemanship before they are allowed to practice fully, so it will be necessary for other courses to also go through this process. The Lagos Business School can also serve as a one year after-school training.”
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Anwukah said the university system has let Nigeria down in the country’s quest for industrial development. He said the universities have failed to produce graduates that meet the needs of the industries.
 
“The universities are producing products that are not matching the needs of the industries. I urged the Committee of Pro-chancellors and Committee of Vice-Chancellor to end the decline in the standard of education,” he said.
 
He lamented that the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) system has failed in the universities.
 
SIWES, established in 1974 by the Nigerian government, is a programme of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF). It is designed to give Nigerian students studying occupationally –related courses in higher institutions the experience that would supplement their theoretical learning.
 
But according to the minister, “the project is not working” and remains a major problem for the university system.
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The pains of scuffling to secure tuition fees at the higher institution are over for the duo of  Miss Oladunni Akisanmi and Master Agwu Victory James, who have been successfully awarded a full scholarship award by the Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM), pet project of Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, First Lady of Lagos State.
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Presenting the scholarship at the HOFOWEM office, Oregun, Mrs. Ambode commended the students for excelling in the selection process and for their brilliant performances in their school certificate examination and the Joint Admission Matriculation Examination (JAMB).
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The first lady said:
“I congratulate you for your brilliant performance at all levels of your examination. I do not want you to lose focus, but to intensify your effort. This is just the beginning, you need to concentrate on your studies, shun bad peer group influence, be good ambassadors of your families and schools and make us proud too”.
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She noted that the scholarship aside of funding the education of the bright students, would serve to encourage others that are financially deprived, to pursue their dreams with diligence.
 “The scholarship scheme was established to encourage indigent but brilliant underprivileged students in public secondary schools in Lagos State, to pursue degree programmes of their choice in any Nigerian higher institution of learning. It is to encourage serious students that being financially deprived is not the end of a dream”.
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Mrs. Ambode disclosed that the HOFOWEM Education Scholarship Scheme, would continue to fund the tertiary education of indigent brilliant students in Lagos state, in the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which specifically called for more scholarships for human capital development.
While appreciating the founder and HOFOWEM education team, the duo expressed joy that finally their efforts were not in vain.
They pledged to be great ambassadors, adding that the hope rekindled by the foundation would not diminish neither would they give up on any challenge.
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