The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted Maranatha University, Lagos, the full licence to operate as a private university in Nigeria.
The license dated September 2, 2024, was signed by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, and the acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris. J. Maiyaki.
The management said the provisional licence given to Maranatha University at inception was replaced with a full (statutory) licence after the university met the Educational Acts Cap E3 of 2024 requirements that stipulate the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) and other operational guidelines. A Licence Review Exercise was conducted at Maranatha University by NUC from April 14 to 16, 2024.
Other pieces of information contained in a statement issued by the university management stated that: “The institution is a Christian faith-based university, with a vision to be a world-class university built on a tripod of Faith, Excellence, and Integrity, contributing to the growth and development of tertiary education in Nigeria and globally.
“Its mission is to provide innovative academic programmes that will grant individuals access to qualitative education and knowledge for service to mankind. Religious education and training is compulsory at Maranatha University. Refreshing joint Staff/ Students Fellowship takes place from 12.00-1.00 pm).”
