Full List of 58 Illegal Universities Closed by NUC(2024)

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has released a comprehensive list of 58 unlicensed universities and degree-awarding institutions, often called “degree mills,” and ordered them closed for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards, etc). Act, Cap E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. 

Certificates issued by these schools will no longer be recognised for NYSC mobilisation, employment, or further studies.

The NUC has also reported eight additional institutions under investigation and has referred the worst offenders to court to recover illegal fees and prosecute those responsible.

Full List of 58 Illegal Universities Closed by NUC

1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies (various locations)
   
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State
   
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos
   
4. University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo (Lagos–Ibadan Expressway) and annex at 41 Ikorodu Road, Republic of Benin
   
5. Blacksmith University, Awka, Anambra State
   
6. Volta University College, Ho, Ghana
   
7. Royal University Izhia, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
   
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State
   
9. United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State
   
10. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State
    
11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State
    
12. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State
    
13. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State
    
14. International University, Missouri, USA (Kano campus) and Lagos International Professional College of Administration, Science and Study Centres
    
15. Columbus University, UK (Nigerian operations)
    
16. TIU International University, UK (Nigerian operations)
    
17. Pebbles University, UK (Nigerian operations)
    
18. London External Studies, UK (Nigerian operations)
    
19. Pilgrims University (Nigerian operations)
    
20. Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State
    
21. West African Christian University (Nigerian operations)
    
22. Bolta University College, Aba, Abia State
    
23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University), Kaduna
    
24. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State
    
25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja
    
26. EC-Council University, USA (Ikeja Lagos Study Centre)
    
27. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
    
28. Concept College/Universities (London), Ilorin
    
29. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja
    
30. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja
    
31. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State
    
32. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State
    
33. Houdegbe North American University (Nigerian campuses)
    
34. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
    
35. Open International University, Akure
    
36. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
    
37. Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State
    
38. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
    
39. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
    
40. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
    
41. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
    
42. Temple University, Abuja
    
43. Irish University Business School, London (Nigerian operations)
    
44. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
    
45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe
    
46. University of Education, Winneba, Ghana (Nigerian operations)
    
47. Cape Coast University, Ghana (Nigerian operations)
    
48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou (Benin Republic and Nigerian campuses)
    
49. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado (Owerri Study Centre)
    
50. Evangel University of America & Chudick Management (Nigerian operations)
    
51. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Gboko campus
    
52. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos
    
53. University of West Africa, Kwali, Abuja, FCT
    
54. Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State
    
55. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
    
56. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State
    
57. West African Union University, in collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology (various campuses)
    
58. Gospel Missionary Foundation Theological University, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos State
    

Institutions Under Investigation (8 more)

• National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
  
• North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State (satellite campus)
  
• Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
  
• Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State
  
• West Coast University, Umuahia
  
• Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
  
• Volta University College, Aba, Abia State (additional campus)
  
• Illegal satellite campuses of Ambrose Alli University

What You Need to Know

• Risk to Students: Any certificate from these institutions is invalid for NYSC, employment, or further study.
  
• Legal Action: The NUC has asked law enforcement to enforce closures and is taking top offenders to court to recover illegal fees.
  
• Protect Yourself: Always verify a university’s accreditation status on the NUC website before enrolling or paying any fees.