NUC to host 2026 retreat with vice chancellors in Abuja
The National Universities Commission will host the 2026 NUC Retreat with Vice Chancellors of all Nigerian universities from 13 to 14 October 2026 at the Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium in Abuja. The page also lists other recent NUC news items, including a procurement notice, a CATA allowance release, and a scholarship programme.
What the institution said
The National Universities Commission was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the Cabinet Office.
“The National Universities Commission was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the Cabinet Office.”
In 1974, the National Universities Commission became a statutory body.
“However in 1974, it became a statutory body”
Prof. Jibril Aminu was appointed the first Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission.
“the first Executive Secretary, in the person of Prof. Jibril Aminu was then appointed”
The NUC aims to work with Nigerian Universities to achieve full accreditation status for at least 80% of the academic programmes.
“To work with Nigerian Universities to achieve full accreditation status for at least 80% of the academic programmes.”
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There are 77 Federal Universities, making up 23.5% of the total number of universities.
“Federal Universities (77) 23.5% 23.5%”
There are 69 State Universities, making up 21.0% of the total number of universities.
“State Universities (69) 21.0% 21.0%”
There are 182 Private Universities, making up 55.5% of the total number of universities.
“Private Universities (182) 55.5% 55.5%”
The 2026 NUC Retreat with Vice-Chancellors of All Nigerian Universities will be hosted from 13 to 14 October 2026.
“shall host the 2026 NUC Retreat with Vice-Chancellors of All Nigerian Universities from 13 to 14 October 2026”
The 2026 NUC Retreat will take place at the Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium, National Universities Commission, Abuja.
“at the Idris Abdulkadir Auditorium, National Universities Commission, Abuja.”
The NUC, in collaboration with the BC, has commenced a two-day Entrepreneurship Institutional Readiness Workshop.
“The NUC, in collaboration with the BC, has commenced a two-day Entrepreneurship Institutional Readiness Workshop”
The Executive Secretary of the NUC is Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, FCVSN.
“the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, FCVSN”
The National Universities Commission invites sealed bids for the Procurement of ICT Hardware, Software, Peripherals and Office Furniture under the Blueprint-ICT-Dev Project.
“The National Universities Commission now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Procurement of ICT Hardware, Software, Peripherals and Office Furniture under the Blueprint-ICT-Dev Project.”
The Federal Government has released the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) for academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, covering the eight-month period from January to August 2026.
“The Federal Government has released the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) for academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, covering the eight-month period from January to August 2026”
The HME, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has urged VCs of Nigeria’s public universities to diversify their sources of funding and reduce reliance on government allocations.
“The HME, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has urged VCs of Nigeria’s public universities to diversify their sources of funding and reduce reliance on government allocations.”
The National Universities Commission invites sealed bids for the Supply and Installation of Anti-Plagiarism Software and LMS for the Blueprint-ICT-Dev Project.
“The National Universities Commission now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply and Installation of Anti-Plagiarism Software and LMS for the Blueprint-ICT-Dev Project.”
The Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee has announced the commencement of the 2026 National Laureate Programme.
“The Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee has announced the commencement of the 2026 National Laureate Programme.”
The Youth Wing of the Right Shift Educational Initiative presented the ES, NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, FCVSN, with the “Nigerian Youth Golden Role Model Award”.
“The Youth Wing of the Right Shift Educational Initiative, presented the ES, NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, FCVSN, with the “Nigerian Youth Golden Role Model Award””
The ADF has announced a scholarship programme for undergraduate students of Nigerian Federal and State Universities, with 30,000 beneficiaries targeted in the first phase.
“The ADF has announced a scholarship programme for undergraduate students of Nigerian Federal and State Universities, with 30,000 beneficiaries targeted in the first phase.”
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