The National Universities Commission is the federal umbrella organization which oversees the administration of higher education in Nigeria.
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National Universities Commission — The National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria is a government commission promoting quality higher education in Nigeria. It is located in the capital city of Abuja. The Commission was established in 1962 as an advisory agency. It is… … Wikipedia
Nigerian Federal Ministry of Education — The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Education is the government body that directs education in Nigeria. It was established in 1988. The current Minister of Education is Ruqayyah Ahmed Rufa i, who succeeded Sam Egwu. It functions include: Formulating … Wikipedia
Nigerian Civil War — The independent state of the Republic of Biafra in June 1967. Date … Wikipedia
Nigerian Merchant Navy — The Nigerian Merchant Navy (NMN) consists of ships, their crew and supporting organizations owned by Nigerians and engaged in cabotage and international trade with Nigeria. The name has also been used by private organizations seeking roles in… … Wikipedia
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List of universities in Nigeria — This is a list of universities in Nigeria. Nigeria is organised into 36 states and a federal capital territory (FCT) in Abuja. As a result of the oil boom years of the 1970s, tertiary education was expanded to reach every subregion of Nigeria.… … Wikipedia
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta — Infobox University name = University Of Agricullture, Abeokuta. established = January, 1988 type = Public calendar = Semester Vice Chancellor = Professor Oluwafemi Balogun undergrad Prog= 44 postgrad prog= 135 city = Abeokuta state = Ogun State… … Wikipedia
Obafemi Awolowo University massacre — The Obafemi Awolowo University massacre was a series of shootings and murders which took place against students of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria on Saturday, July 10, 1999. It resulted in the deaths of eight people… … Wikipedia
Tai Solarin University of Education — The Tai Solarin University of Education is the first university of education in Nigeria. It is located in Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Overview The school is named after human rights activist Tai Solarin (1922 1994). It is the second university … Wikipedia
Nigeria — Nigerian, adj., n. /nuy jear ee euh/, n. a republic in W Africa: member of the Commonwealth of Nations; formerly a British colony and protectorate. 107,129,469; 356,669 sq. mi. (923,773 sq. km). Cap.: Abuja. Official name, Federal Republic of… … Universalium
