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
- University of Accountancy and Management Studies (various locations)
- Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State
- University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos
- University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo (Lagos–Ibadan Expressway) and annex at 41 Ikorodu Road, Republic of Benin
- Blacksmith University, Awka, Anambra State
- Volta University College, Ho, Ghana
- Royal University Izhia, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
- Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State
- United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State
- United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State
- Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State
- UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State
- Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State
- International University, Missouri, USA (Kano campus) and Lagos International Professional College of Administration, Science and Study Centres
- Columbus University, UK (Nigerian operations)
- TIU International University, UK (Nigerian operations)
- Pebbles University, UK (Nigerian operations)
- London External Studies, UK (Nigerian operations)
- Pilgrims University (Nigerian operations)
- Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State
- West African Christian University (Nigerian operations)
- Bolta University College, Aba, Abia State
- JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University), Kaduna
- Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State
- St. Andrews University College, Abuja
- EC-Council University, USA (Ikeja Lagos Study Centre)
- Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- Concept College/Universities (London), Ilorin
- Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja
- Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja
- Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State
- Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State
- Houdegbe North American University (Nigerian campuses)
- Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
- Open International University, Akure
- Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
- Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State
- Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
- Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
- Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
- Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
- Temple University, Abuja
- Irish University Business School, London (Nigerian operations)
- National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe
- University of Education, Winneba, Ghana (Nigerian operations)
- Cape Coast University, Ghana (Nigerian operations)
- African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou (Benin Republic and Nigerian campuses)
- Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado (Owerri Study Centre)
- Evangel University of America & Chudick Management (Nigerian operations)
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Gboko campus
- Career Light Resources Centre, Jos
- University of West Africa, Kwali, Abuja, FCT
- Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State
- Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
- Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State
- West African Union University, in collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology (various campuses)
- 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.
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