Punch reports that the Federal Government, via the Federal Ministry of Education, has decided to halt the review and certification of degree diplomas from Republic of Benin and Togo. This noteworthy statement comes after a complex undercover investigation by a credible Nigerian publication exposed the illicit operations of a degree mill thriving in the lively Benin Republic metropolis of Cotonou. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The investigative journalist’s exposé unveils a shocking reality—a degree obtained from Cotonou University within a mere six weeks, coupled with participation in the mandatory one-year scheme organized by the National Youth Service Corps. These revelations underscore the urgent need for robust measures to curb the proliferation of fraudulent academic practices.
A meticulous examination of data sourced from the National Universities Commission (NUC) website has led to the identification of several foreign universities banned by the NUC. The commission, in a stern warning, has cautioned Nigerians against enrolling in institutions affiliated with the following blacklisted entities:
1. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin, or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
2. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana, or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
3. The International University, Missouri, USA; Kano and Lagos Study Centers; or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
4. Columbus University, UK, operates anywhere in Nigeria.
5. Tiu International University, UK, operates anywhere in Nigeria.
6. Pebbles University, UK, operates anywhere in Nigeria.
7. London External Studies UK operates anywhere in Nigeria.
8. Pilgrims University operates anywhere in Nigeria.
9. West African Christian University operates anywhere in Nigeria.
10. EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
11. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
12. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
13. Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
14. University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
15. Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
16. African University Cooperative Development, Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
17. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre.
18. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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