Nigerian Minister Warns Universities Against Borrowing Staff and Equipment Amid Accreditation Overhaul

The Nigerian government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its tertiary institution accreditation system, and the minister has cautioned universities against borrowing staff and equipment to meet accreditation requirements. The warning follows the ministry’s review of current accreditation practices, which identified a trend of institutions seeking external resources to satisfy regulatory criteria. By discouraging such borrowing, the government aims to ensure that universities maintain sufficient internal capacity and comply with the new standards. The overhaul will introduce stricter verification procedures and a revised set of criteria that institutions must meet independently. Universities are expected to adjust their resource planning and internal staffing to align with the updated accreditation framework, which will be implemented in the coming academic cycle.