FG Names 58 Illegal Universities in Nigeria, Reveals those Under Investigation

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced that the federal government has closed down not less than 58 tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

NUC on its official website stated that the affected universities were closed for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards, etc.) Act CAPE3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

The important notice was sent through to NUC’s executive secretary, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, to all citizens, especially prospective undergraduates.

The universities are listed below:

  1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria

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  1. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State

or any of its other campuses

  1. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses

  2. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its

other campuses in Nigeria

  1. Blacksmith University, Akwa or any of its other campuses

  2. Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

  3. Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses

  4. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi state or any of its other campuses

  5. United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses

  6. United Nigeria University College, Okija Anambra State or any of its other campuses.

  7. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses

  8. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses

  9. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other campuses

  10. The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos studies centres or any of its
    other campuses in Nigeria

  11. Collumbus University, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria

  12. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria

  13. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria

  14. London External Studies, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria

  15. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria

  16. Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria

  17. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria

  18. Bolta University College, Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria

  19. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna illegal campus

  20. Western University, Esie Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria

  21. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

  22. EC-Council USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre

  23. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

  24. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

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  1. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria

  2. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

  3. Acada University, Akinlalu Oyo state or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

  4. Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

  5. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria

  6. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija Anambra State

  7. Open International University, Akure

  8. Middle Belt University (North Central University) Otukpo

  9. Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta State

  10. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari Abuja

  11. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State

  12. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State

  13. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja

  14. Temple University, Abuja

  15. Irish University Business School, London, operating anywhere in Nigeria

  16. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State

  17. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway

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and its annex at 41, Ikorodu road, Lagos.

  1. University of Education, Wenneba Ghana operating anywhere in Nigeria

  2. Cape Coast University, Ghana operating in Nigeria

  3. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD) Cotonou, Benin Republic operating anywhere in Nigeria

  4. Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Owerri study centre

  5. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos

  6. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus)

  7. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos.

  8. University of West Africa, Kwali Abuja, FCT

  9. Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom State

  10. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna

  11. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State

  12. West African Union University, in collaboration with the International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology, Nigeria operating anywhere in Nigeria

  13. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos

In addition to these, the commission said some other institutions are undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions in a bid to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.

The schools are:

  1. National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa state

  2. North Central University, Otukpo, Benue state

  3. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu

  4. Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia state.

  5. West Coast University, Umuahia.

  6. Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti state

  7. Volta University College, Aba, Abia state.

  8. Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.

  9. L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo state

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