NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
28th to 30th November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Novena University, Ogume
DISCIPLINE:
Law
PROGRAMME:
LL.B
PROGRAMME SCORE:
84.87%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. Introduction to Computer (3 units) and Application of Computers (3 units) are omitted in the curriculum. In addition, there is no provision for non-law electives at 300 level, contrary to the provisions of BMAS. 2. Bloc marking was observed in some marking schemes and answer scripts. 3. The staff mix by rank of 20:28:52 does not meet the NUC approved guidelines in two categories. 4. 44.0% of the academic staff do not have Ph.D. degree. 5. 55.5% of the non-teaching staff have not benefitted from Staff Development Programme in the past three years. 6. The Moot Court is not equipped with law reports and Laws of the Federation. 7. Access to the e-library resources outside the library complex is limited. 8. Funding is inadequate for the programme. 9. There is no evidence of research and collaboration in the programme with other institutions.
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1. The curriculum should be reviewed in line with the provision of BMAS to include all omitted courses. 2. Marking schemes should be well-developed and applied in the grading of students work, and bloc marking discouraged. 3. The University should ensure a staff mix by rank of 20:35:45 in line with the NUC approved guidelines. 4. The University should encourage all academic staff to obtain Ph.D. degree. 5. The University should ensure that all staff benefit from Staff Development Programme. 6. The Moot Court should be properly equipped with reference texts. 7. Internet Hotspots should be extended to other academic buildings for ease of access to e-resources. 8. The programme should be adequately funded. 9. The University should ensure that there is research and collaboration in the programme with other institutions.
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The total score for the programme is 84.87%. It scored 31 (93.94%) in Academic Matters, 27 (77.14%) in Staffing, 26 (96.30%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 0 (%) in Research and Collaborations and (0.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored up to 70% and above in all four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended FULL accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of FULL accreditation status for the Programme