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  • Covenant, MAAUN ranked first, second best private universities in Nigeria

    Covenant, MAAUN ranked first, second best private universities in Nigeria

    The 2025 AD Scientific Index ranking has ranked Covenant University, Ota as the best private university in Nigeria followed by Maryam Abacha American University, MAAUN, which emerged second best.

    According to the ranking published on the website of AD Scientific, titled: ‘Africa 450 Private Universities Rankings 2025’, Covenant University was ranked first and American University in Cairo was ranked 2nd with Mohammed VI Polytechnic of Morocco coming 3rd with MAAUN as the 4th in the African category.

    The ‘AD Scientific Index’ disclosed that the university rankings don’t only show the areas in which a university is best or focused but also reflect the results of the institutions’ scientific recruitment policies.

    “This feature reveals the ability of institutions to attract successful scientists and the ability of institutions to promote advances and retain scientists.

    “‘AD Scientific Index’ is the only university/institution ranking system that analyses the distribution of scientists in an institution according to the top %10, %20, %40, %60, %80 percentiles and total scientists,” the statement added.

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    Reacting, Prof. Junaid Amin of the African Centre for Research and Innovation, described the latest ranking as a stepping stone for the university.

    Amin said: “It’s high time that we did a complete overhaul of the education system globally, employing the best lecturers, and equipping our universities with the best facilities.

    “MAAUN achieving this feat in 4 years is not surprising. The founder has proved his commitment to standard and internationalisation.

    “I’m seeing a brighter future for the university in coming years with this achievement in just 4 years.

    “It is high time that we move from traditional teaching to experiential learning,” he added.

    Covenant University was founded in 2002 while MAAUN was established in 2021 by renowned philanthropist, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo.

  • MAAUN gets NUC approval to commence medicine, architecture, other programmes

    MAAUN gets NUC approval to commence medicine, architecture, other programmes

    The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) in Kano has received official approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence Medicine, Architecture, and other academic programmes.

    The ratification was announced by Dr. Habeeb Awaisu, Vice President of Administration, when he received participants in the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship on a guided tour of the institution.

    Awaisu said apart from the nod to commence Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), the School of Environmental Sciences got authorization for degree programmes in Architecture and Quantity Surveying. The Law programme was earlier approved.

    The official confirmed that before granting accreditation, the NUC conducted a thorough inspection of the university’s resources, including modern faculty infrastructure, academic materials, and highly qualified staff members.

    “This approval showcases MAAUN’s determination to deliver high-quality education, backed by state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced lecturers. There are now 22 undergraduate programmes, spanning social sciences, health, law, and medicine.

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    “The School of Social & Management Sciences (SSMS) offers degree programmes in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Human Resources Management, International Relations, Mass Communication, and Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.

    “The School of Computing (SC), MAAUN offers degree programmes in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science and Information Systems.

    “The School of Health Sciences (SHS) offers degree programmes in Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), and Public Health; the School of Nursing Sciences offers BSc. Nursing Science,” Awaisu added.

    Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Coordinator of the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation, highlighted that the NUC approval “is not just a reflection of MAAUN’s growth but also a response to the increasing demand for quality higher education in Nigeria.”

    Sufi, a senior lecturer in the university, quoted the founder’s belief that education is fundamental to addressing the pressing issues facing the Northern region. “By equipping our youth with knowledge, we can tackle the multifaceted challenges confronting our nation,” he said.

    Yushau Shuaib, CEO of Image Merchants Promotion Limited, praised the university for upholding high academic standards. He described the NUC accreditation as a testament to MAAUN’s commitment to delivering world-class education.

    “This milestone signifies another important step in the school’s mission to provide quality education while addressing regional and national challenges through innovative academic programmes,” the PRNigeria publisher noted.