Rayhaan University Birnin Kebbi (RUBK) is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Permanent Operating Licence by the National Universities Commission (NUC), following a successful assessment of its compliance with national university standards.
The approval, effective July 2026, marks a significant milestone in the University’s institutional development and reinforces its commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance, sound governance, and the sustained delivery of quality higher education.
In May 2026, the University hosted a five-member delegation from the NUC for an assessment visit to review its initial three-year provisional licence. The exercise evaluated the University’s compliance with established national standards and the requirements for the award of a full statutory operating licence.
The assessment outcome was highly commendable, with Rayhaan University Birnin Kebbi achieving an overall score of 86.1%. The University recorded particularly impressive results across several critical assessment areas, including:
- Physical Facilities: 88.5%
- University Evolution: 93.7%
- University Admission Process: 100%
- Library Holdings: 95%
- General Ethos: 100%
These results reflect the University’s efforts to establish and maintain appropriate teaching and learning facilities, develop structured academic programmes, uphold transparent admission processes, strengthen library resources, and promote institutional values consistent with national regulatory expectations and best practices in university administration.
The University’s score of 93.7% in University Evolution demonstrates the progress made in developing and structuring its academic programmes, while providing a strong foundation for sustained institutional growth and future development. Similarly, the 100% scores recorded in the University Admission Process and General Ethos categories underscore the University’s commitment to regulatory compliance, sound institutional practices, and the promotion of a conducive academic environment.
The Permanent Operating Licence was signed by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, FCVSN, and the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON.
The grant of the licence represents an important achievement for Rayhaan University Birnin Kebbi, providing a stronger foundation for its continued operations, long-term growth, and contribution to the educational development of Kebbi State and Nigeria at large.
The Vice-Chancellor and Management of the University express their sincere appreciation to the National Universities Commission for its regulatory oversight, assessment, and guidance. The University also acknowledges the invaluable contributions of its Governing Council, academic and administrative staff, students, partners, and the wider University community, whose collective efforts supported the successful outcome of the assessment.
Rayhaan University Birnin Kebbi reaffirms its commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community service. The University will continue to strengthen its academic and administrative systems, invest in quality educational resources, and uphold the standards expected of a responsible higher education institution, in response to the educational needs of Kebbi State, Nigeria, and the wider global community.
For further information, please contact:
Rayhaan University Birnin Kebbi (RUBK)
Administrative Building: Gesse Phase II, Adjacent to MTN Office, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
Take-off Campus: No. 15/16 East of New Central Market, Along Sani Abacha Road, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
Website: https://rayhaanuniv.edu.ng/
Email: vc@rayhaanuniv.edu.ng | registrar@rayhaanuniv.edu.ng
Contact Numbers: +234 704 492 9099 | +234 708 412 6176
Signed:
Management
Rayhaan University Birnin Kebbi