Miva Open University Explained

Miva Open University is a private online university in Nigeria that was established by uLesson in 2023, with its primary campus in Abuja.

History

Miva Open University was initially established on 10 March 2023 by uLesson,^[1] a Nigeria edtech company operating in other four West African countries. On 16 May 2023, Miva received its license from the NUC and the university became a registered entity of the National Universities Commission, as a springboard for distance learning in Nigeria.^[2] On 25 May 2023, the university began admission and offered eight disciplines from two faculties.^[3]

The university runs various courses under schools/faculties such as Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, Public Health, Nursing Science, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Criminology & Security Studies, Mass Communication, Business Management, and Public Policy and Administration. Miva also launched its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme on the 2nd of April, 2024 and its Master of Public Administration on the 7th of October 2024.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kpilaakaa . Johnstone . uLesson is building an online open university named Miva . Benjamindada.com . 20 June 2023 . en . 10 March 2023.
2. Web site: Ibeh . Ifeanyi . uLesson Group's Miva Open University gets license to operate in Nigeria . The Guardian Nigeria News . 20 June 2023 . 16 May 2023.
3. Web site: Ogwo . Charles . Nigeria's first online university begins admission . Businessday NG . 20 June 2023 . 27 May 2023.
4. Web site: Ogwo . Charles . What to know about Nigeria's first online university and more . Businessday NG . 20 June 2023 . 18 May 2023.