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Postgraduate Updates2 min read2026-04-23

NUC Bans Independent Accreditation of University Programmes

Federal Government Directs Halt to Independent Programme Accreditation The Federal Government has issued a directive to immediately stop independent accreditation of academic programmes in Nigerian universities by professional bod...

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Azeez

23 Apr 2026

NUC Bans Independent Accreditation of University Programmes
Key takeaways
  • Federal Government Directs Halt to Independent Programme Accreditation The Federal Government has issued a directive to immediately stop independent accreditation of academic programmes in Nigerian universities by professional bodies not affiliated with the National Universities Commission (NUC).
  • This directive, communicated via a circular dated May 9, 2025, and approved by the Minister of Education, was sent to all vice-chancellors.
  • It stems from growing concerns over duplications and overlaps in existing accreditation processes.

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