The National Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANAQ-SUP) in Niger has announced that nine higher education programs have been accredited following evaluations conducted in 2025. The evaluations, which assessed 42 programs from 13 institutions across six regions, resulted in the accreditation of three master's programs and six bachelor's degree programs. These results were presented during a communication event on higher education in Niger.
According to the Director-General of ANAQ-SUP, Professor Amadou Boureima, the accredited programs were among those offered by institutions that underwent evaluation in 2025. The agency plans to monitor the programs that did not receive accreditation, with a view to providing support for improvement. The event, which was attended by the Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Technological Innovation, Professor Mamadou Saïdou, aimed to inform private schools and institutes about the agency's evaluation procedures.
The Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Technological Innovation, Professor Mamadou Saïdou, emphasized the need for institutions to improve and adapt their programs to socio-economic changes. He highlighted that this effort is part of the ministry's objective to enhance the quality of higher education. The event also saw the presentation of accreditation and habilitation certificates to the concerned institutions.
ANAQ-SUP's Director-General, Professor Amadou Boureima, also reported on progress made in harmonizing programs in fields such as agronomic sciences and economic and management sciences. He cited improvements in infrastructure, stabilization of the academic calendar, and compliance with regulatory texts as some of the achievements, although specific data were not provided.
On behalf of the beneficiaries of the accreditation certificates, Professor Yamba Boubacar expressed appreciation for the work of ANAQ-SUP. During the event, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Diffa presented the 2026 Peace Trophy, awarded to the university in Abuja, Nigeria.
The next step for the evaluated institutions will be to undergo monitoring of their non-accredited programs. Future evaluation results will enable the assessment of progress made after the implementation of remedial plans. According to the information provided, the focus is on improving the quality of higher education programs.
The event was attended by rectors of public universities in Niger, who, along with private institutions, were informed about the regulatory texts and evaluation procedures of ANAQ-SUP. The agency's efforts aim to ensure that higher education programs in Niger meet required standards.
Key points
- Nine higher education programs were accredited in Niger after evaluations in 2025.
- The National Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANAQ-SUP) will monitor non-accredited programs.
- The accreditation process aims to improve the quality of higher education in Niger.
