- FG Suspends Approval of New Private Universities for One Year
- The Announcement Was Made By Dr Alausa
- This decision is to improve the quality and stability of private universities.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has announced that the Federal Government will not approve any new private universities in Nigeria for the next year.
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This decision is to improve the quality and stability of private universities, making sure that only schools with enough financial and academic strength get approval.
Nigeria currently has 135 federal and state universities and 149 private universities. However, private universities make up more than half of the total universities but admit less than 10% of students. Dr. Alausa said this shows the need to regulate private universities to ensure they provide quality education.
The Minister urged private universities to focus on improving their facilities and playing a bigger role in the education system.
He also stated that new rules will be introduced to ensure only well-prepared universities offering courses that support national development get licenses.
The Minister has asked the National Universities Commission (NUC) to review all pending applications for new private universities.
This review will help approve only those that meet modern education standards. The guidelines for setting up private universities are also being updated to improve their quality and sustainability.
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The one-year suspension, which may be extended if necessary, will allow time for these important reforms, ensuring Nigeria’s university system is strong and reliable.
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