disburse federal grants and external aids to universities. Research and advice executive on topics relating to higher education development in Nigeria. Advice executive on the creation of degree-granting institutions. Advice government on the creation of faculties within Nigerian universities Administration Activities In 2002, NUC conducted an accreditation and quality survey and ranking of state and federal universities. The organization has established an electronic network to link research activities within universities to one another. On 3 February 2021 the Nigerian Universities Commission approved additional 20 Private Universities which has now made 99 approved Private Universities in Nigeria, which also included Mewar International University promoted by Adhyay International making it first Indian University to expand its campus to Nigeria in the Nasarawa State Functions Granting approval for all academic programmes run in Nigerian universities; Granting approval for the establishment of all higher educational institutions offering degree programmes in Nigerian universities; Ensure quality assurance of all academic programmes offered in Nigerian universities; and Channel for all external support to the Nigerian universities. See also List of universities in Nigeria References External links National Universities Commission of Nigeria NUC Newsletter Universities and colleges in Nigeria Education in Nigeria Government of Nigeria Organizations based in Abuja Government agencies established in 1962 1962 establishments in Nigeria