Crawford University

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 20, 2009 · 0 comments

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crawford is a private University of the Apostolic Faith Mission, recently licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University is committed to academic excellence and the highest levels of discipline and morals.

Location

Crawford University was licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria on 9th June, 2005 to have her main campus at Faith City, Kilometer 8, Atan – Agbara Road, Igbesa, Ogun State and an off campus College (Agriculture) at Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Although Igbesa is located in a rural agricultural setting, however, within 50 km radius of the site are highly urbanized areas. Foremost is the concentration of population called Lagos Metropolitan area, which has extended swiftly to neighboring towns like Ota, Ifo and Ikorodu.

There is also the neighboring town of Agbara, which has industrial estates hosting manufacturing plants of multinational companies like Nestle, Evans, Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, PhamaDeko, Colodense Dumex etc. There are also residential estates built by both government housing corporations and private real estate companies. Linkages would be developed with these multinational companies for purposes of research, curricular development and exchange of expertise. In addition, the companies would provide avenues for placement of students who are on industrial attachment.

The Objectives of the University are:

(a) to give the opportunity of acquiring a higher education to all,

(b) to provide relevant courses of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning in such branches of knowledge as the University may desire to foster and in so doing make those facilities available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from them,

(c) to promote scholarship and encourage the advancement of learning,

(d) to conduct relevant research into human problems and their alleviation,

(e) to relate its activities to the social, cultural and economic needs of the people of Nigeria in particular, and the world in general,

(f) to undertake any other activities appropriate for a University of high repute, and

(g) to produce well-rounded graduates, who will be academically sound, creative, with good morals and the fear of God.

Admission into 100 Level for 2009/2010 Academic Section

The first set of students commenced academic activities from September 2005. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the courses listed in the Programs section of this site for the 2009/2010 academic session.

For more information about Admission into Crawford University, visit official website:http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng

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Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 20, 2009 · 6 comments

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Ambrose Ali University, is both a teaching and examining body charged with the responsibilities of providing high education and advancing knowledge through teaching, learning and research.

It is also to provide course of instructions in various branches of learning, make provision for research and for the preservation, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as the University may determine. It is also to grant degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and honours to deserving persons.

Vision Statement

“To foster the growth of knowledge for the advancement of the society”.

Mission Statement

“To be a centre of excellence in teaching and research and in the total development of the individual person in tune with the socio-cultural environment and technological realities of a dynamic world.”

History of the University

In the pursuance of the take-off of the University, Governor Alli appointed Prof. M. I. Ogbeide as the Vice Chancellor and Mr. S. A. Kalulu as the Registrar. A firm of Academic and Planners with Mrs. S. A. Aluko (Director of Planning at UNIBEN) as its Director was commissioned to prepare a long term physical and academic Master Plan for the University.

Operating from temporary hired quarters in Benin City, the two principal officers made trips to Ekpoma in search of physical infrastructure for the take-off of the University. With the co-operation of the Onojie of Ekpoma and Emaudo Community, a large parcel of land was made available for the permanent site of the University. Negotiations with the Okpebho Local Government authorities also led to the allocation of part of the Secretariat as offices for pioneer staff. A media advert for academic recruitment tours by the Vice Chancellor. The applications received were overwhelming. The first set of administrative staff to be recruited included Mr. S. O. Utomakili as Bursar, Engr F. O. A. Osawe as Director of Works Services and Messrs R. O. Okodugha and Dele Arekamhe as Principal Assistant Registrars respectively.

The first academic members who joined its early stage were Prof. V. E. Aimakhu who was Rector of the College of Medical Sciences and Mr. Polycarp Umoru was a Graduate Assistant in the College of Natural Sciences. These full time academic and administrative staff conducted the entrance examination that led to the admission of the first set of 400 students. In preparation to receive the students, some disused dormitories at Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua were taken over and modified into temporary hostels. The same was done at Ujoelen Grammar School where additional facilities for cafeteria services were required. The co-operation of the principals in providing these facilities as well as classrooms were very encouraging. Private buildings were rented for use as female hostels and indigenes were very helpful in assisting to meet the needs of staff and students

Although all hands appeared to be on deck to ensure that the target of opening the University on January 15, 1982 was met, the Governor felt that all was not well. This compelled him to pay a surprise visit to Ekpoma on January 18, 1982. on observing that some officers still lived outside Ekpoma, he relieved the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of their posts on January 21, 1982 even though the pioneer 408 students were already around. During this period of uncertainty of about one week, Government quickly put in place the Governing Council under the chairmanship of Dr. Abel Ubeku. The Council was inaugurated on 27th January, 1982 and it immediately appointed Prof. Aimakhu as Acting Vice-Chancellor and Mr. R. Okodugha as acting Registrar. The new chief executive rose up to the challenge to restore public confidence in the University by arranging orientation activities for the new students and registration for courses and commencement of academic activities. This involved speedily contacting Lecturers from neighbouring tertiary institutions who were willing to assist on part-time basis. Part-time Lecturers came from as far as Lagos and Ibadan. Between February and March, lectures had commenced in the humanities and sciences.

The first matriculation ceremony on February 8, 1982 was another milestone attended by many dignitaries including the Visitor and Governor of the State, Professor Ambrose Alli, HRH Onojie of Ekpoma, M. A. Akhimien II, members of the Governing Council, civil Commissioners, top civil servants and thousands of well wishers and relatives of matriculating students. The theme of the Acting Vice-Chancellor’s address ‘Great Things have small beginnings’ was reflective of the increasing confidence that had been stimulated by the remarkable achievements of the University within such a short time. A total of 408 students were matriculated as detailed below. They had been selected from over 15000 applicants showing heavy demand for the University even at its inception.

College of Arts and Social Science – 145

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources – 58

College of Education – 44

College of Engineering and Technology – 22

College of Environmental Design – 36

College of Legal Studies – 51

College of Medical Science – 20

College of Natural Science – 32

Admissions

CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

(i)       The minimum age for entry into tertiary institutions is 16,
years unless the candidate was certified as gifted.

(ii)       A student entering a tertiary institution must produce a letter of recommendation / testimonial from the principal of his or her last Secondary School

(iii)      As a condition for admission, or re-admission, every student must produce a letter of reference from a person of reputable standing in the society who can vouch for the good behaviour of the student.

For more information, visit the University’s official website: http://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng

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Rivers State University of Science and Technology: RSUST

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 19, 2009 · 1 comment

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rsust, Port Harcourt , the first Technological University in Nigeria was established in 1980 from the Rivers State College of Science and Technology which was established in 1972.

Its objectives are as follows:
•  To produce Scientific and Technical manpower of various levels needed for essential development;
•  To produce technical and scientific teachers for development programme;
•  To assist in the industrial and other development programmes through consultancy services, special project centers and     related activities.
•  To encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or political    conviction the opportunity of acquiring a higher and liberal education;
•  To provide course of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning in all its branches, and to make those facilities    available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from them;
•  To encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all fields of learning and human endeavour.
•  To relate its activities to the social, cultural and economic needs of the people of Nigeria ; and
•  To undertake any other activities appropriate for a University of higher standard.

Its motto, Excellent and creativity had been demonstrated through the seven Faculties, five Institutes, and a Post graduate school. The Faculties, Institutes and Centers are as follows:

Faculties/School
.  Faculty of Agriculture
•  Faculty of Engineering
•  Faculty of Environmental Sciences
•  Faculty of Law
•  Faculty of Management Sciences
•  Faculty of Science
•  Faculty of Technical and Science Education
•  Post Graduate School

These faculties offer degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels

The uniqueness of the RSUST could be seen in the following areas:

•  It is the first Technological University in Nigeria and the first to be situated within the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria.

•  The only university in Nigeria that offers degree programmes in Marine Engineering and Secretarial Administration.

•  The only University that has institutes that undertake Space Technology and Environmental studies and Jobs on Consultancy for government and non-government organization.

•  The only University in Nigeria with an institute of Pollution studies.

•  The only University with a centre for Niger Delta studies.

•  The first and only state owned university to offer campus accommodation to staff.
Population

•  Rivers State Government – Adolphos Karibi-Whyte Professor of Law

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Bowen University

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Bowen University is a owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention and named after Reverend Thomas Jefferson Bowen who pioneered Baptist work in Nigeria in 1850.

The University obtained a final Government approval in 2001 but commenced academic activities on the 4th of November 2002 through its first student intake of about 500.

The University philosophy

The University is conceived as a centre of learning and research of distinction; combining academic excellence with love of humanity, borne out of a God-fearing attitude, in accordance with the Baptist tradition of ethical behaviour, social responsibility and democratic ethos.  The guiding philosophy of the University is Excellence and Godliness.

Vision
The vision of the University is to be one of the foremost institutions for producing first rate graduates in science, technology and the humanities, who combine godliness and academic excellence with a strong sense of ethical responsibility, towards the development of the society at large.

Mission
The mission is to provide high quality, morally sound and socially relevant education, in the most cost-effective manner, to all its students, irrespective of gender, race, colour, ethnicity or religion.  The University will develop, promote and be run as a unique with the following distinctive features:

* Unquestionable Christian morality
* Vocational and apprenticeship orientation towards the full employment of its products and
* A work-study programme of activities to instill work ethics and self-reliance in students.

Academic Development
The University currently runs three Faculties, namely

1. Agriculture
2. Science and Science Education
3. Social and Management Sciences

However there is a long-term plan to establish other Faculties including Medical, Engineering and Environmental Sciences.

Residential Policy
By University policy, all students are resident on campus and are therefore adequately housed.

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University of Abuja

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 19, 2009 · 1 comment

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dates back to 1976, when the conceived the idea of an Open University system for Nigeria. The purpose was to provide an avenue for the ever-growing number of applicants to the existing universities, who could not be accommodated because of limited facilities.

The programmes operated by these universities were considered inadequate to meet the needs of Nigerians who could not afford to leave their paid jobs to embark on a full-time university education.

To meet these needs and in realization of the vital role which a comprehensively planned distance education system could play in a country like Nigeria, the Federal Government was advised to establish, as soon as possible, a separate and distinct open university institution, to be organized nationwide on a systematic and standardized basis.

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
In 1977,  the Federal Government decided to “make life-long education the basis for the nation’s educational policy”. This decision was clearly stated in the National Policy on Education published by the Federal Government in 1977 and revised in 1981. The philosophy of education was designed to ensure that “at any stage of the educational process after primary education, an individual will be able to choose between continuing his full-time studies, combining work with study, or embarking on full-time employment without excluding the prospect of resuming studies later on”. It was therefore obvious that the Federal Government had resolved to enable those who can benefit from higher education to be given access to it, either “through universities or correspondence courses, or open universities, or part-time and work study programmes”. This idea must have been strengthened by the fact that even before any university was established in Nigeria, some notable Nigerians obtained external degrees of the University of London after taking overseas correspondence courses and studying on a part-time basis.

Although the idea of an open university was conceived during the military era, it was the civilian administration of the second Republic that got it off the ground. Thus, the was set up by a National Assembly Act on 22nd July 1983. Unfortunately, the life span of the University was cut short by the intervention of the military, which occurred in December 1983 and that administration decided to suspend the activities of the University in February 1984 and finally closed it down in May 1984.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
On 19th May 1987, the National Universities Commission () formally inaugurated a Planning Committee on the proposed University of Abuja.
Based on the recommendations of the Planning Committee, the University of Abuja was established on 1st January 1988. While the University came into existence in 1988, its statutes, Decree No. 106 as amended, was signed into law in 1992 giving the University its operating legal instrument. One of the provisions of the law States that the University should “undertake as part of its academic programmes distance learning and part-time courses in various disciplines to cater for the interest of the working class or those who could not benefit directly in full-time university education”. Obviously, by this provision, the functions of the defunct National Open University devolved on the newly established conventional University of Abuja, which was definitely a dual mode university, comprising the conventional system and the distance learning system. Academic work began in the University in 1990 with the matriculation of the pioneers students.

LOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY
The location of the University at Abuja, the Federal capital city of Nigeria, is in line with developments in most parts of the world. Universities have academic and cultural roles to play in a society and have become sine qua non for the greatness of a city. The University was allocated a large, well-situated piece of land covering about 11,824 hectares along the Abuja-Lokoja road by the authorities of the Federal Capital Territory. Presently, the University operates from a temporary site called “Mini Campus” located in Phase II, Gwagwalada about 55 kilometers South-West axis of Abuja. The Mini Campus has been described as physically overdeveloped by the National Universities Commission, hence the need to commence the development of the University’s permanent site.

The Following faculties are available at the University of Abuja

1.College of Health Sciences
2.Faculty of Arts
3.Faculty of Agriculture
4.Faculty of Education
5.Faculty of Engineering
6.Faculty of Law
7.Faculty of Science
8.Faculty of Social Sciences
9.Faculty of Management Sciences
10.Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
11.School of Post Graduate Studies

For more information, visit the Universities official website

University of Abuja
P.M.B 117,
Abuja – FCT

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National Universities Commission

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 11, 2009 · 0 comments

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nuc was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the Cabinet Office.  However in 1974, it became a statutory body and the first Executive Secretary, in the person of Prof. Jibril Aminu was then appointed.

The National Universities Commission () is a parastatal under the Federal (FME). The Commission has a governing Council, currently dissolved by the President and its Executive Secretary is Prof. Julius Okojie, who assumed office on August 3, 2006.

In its over 47 years of existence, the Commission has transformed from a small office in the cabinet office to an important arm of government in the area of development and management of university education in Nigeria.

The main functions of the Commission are outlined as follows:

i. Granting approval for all academic programmes run in Nigerian universities;
ii. Granting approval for the establishment of all higher educational institutions offering degree programmes in Nigerian universities;
iii. Ensure quality assurance of all academic programmes offered in Nigerian universities; and
iv. Channel for all external support to the Nigerian universities.

The Commission has six departments; Department of Academic Standards, Department of Inspection and Monitoring, Department of Management Support Services, Department os Students Support Services, Department of Research and Innovations and the Executive Secretary’s Office. Each of the departments is headed by a Director.

The Commission has recorded success since its inception. These success can be attributed to quality of leadership, dedication and commitment of the staff, the quality of its Board members, cooperation received from Universities and support from the Federal Government.

As a coordinating body, the Commission ensures it discharges its responsibilities by recruiting adequate and relevant man power and appeals to the Universities for their sustained support and understanding. The Commission also relies on support from the Federal Government, State Governments and other stakeholders in its bid to improve on the quality of tertiary education and graduates of the nation’s university system.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

AJA NWACHUKWU HOUSE,
PLOT 430 AGUIYI IRONSI STREET
MAITAMA DISTRICT,
P.M.B. 237, GARKI G.P.O.,
FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY,
, NIGERIA.

Tel: (09) 4133176 – 182
Fax: (09) 4133520

[email protected]

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National Open University of Nigeria

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 11, 2009 · 1 comment

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noun is Nigeria’s leading – and only specialist – provider of open and distance learning at tertiary level. We are also the country’s largest tertiary institution in terms of student numbers.

The National Open University of Nigeria operates from its Administrative Headquarters located in Lagos. Nigeria, with study centres throughout the country. For the take off of the university, pioneer student enrolment stands at 32,400.

We currently offer over 50 programmes and 750 courses, stair casing through from certificate to diploma and degree level, and maintain a strong commitment to internationalisation.

Educating the workforce of today — and tomorrow — is a key focus.

The National Open University of Nigeria consults with industry and employers in developing courses. We also bring international programs from universities around the world.

Our expertise in programme design, course development, learner support systems, great spread of study centres nationwide, focus on life long education and online education, make NOUN well suited to making excellent contributions to Nigeria’s Universal basic Education effort and Education For All programmes.

Email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Telephone:

+234 1-8188849, +234 1-4820720, +234 1-4820721,   +234 1-4820722, , +234 1-2712664,

Fax

+234 1-2712665

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University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 10, 2009 · 1 comment

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uniabeokutaThe University of Agriculture, (UNAAB) was established in January, 1988. It is one of the three Universities of Agriculture in the Country, the other being in Makurdi (Benue State) and Umudike(Abia State).

The establishment of the Universities of Agriculture was an entirely new concept for promoting agricultural education and services for agricultural development and attainment of self-sufficiency in food and fibre.

The University started at its mini-campus in Isale-Igbein right in the centre of Abeokuta, the Capital of Ogun State. The University moved in December, 1997 to its permanent site. 10,000-hectare Campus which is located next to the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority on the Abeokuta-Ibadan road in the North Eastern end of the city, 15 kmfrom Abeokuta City Centre.

Contact Information:

Ibadan Road/Alabata, PMB 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Email: [email protected]
+234-7034147636

Official website: http://www.unaab.edu.ng

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