NUC Approves 33 New Universities, Pushing Nigeria’s Total to 309

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 33 new universities in 2025, raising Nigeria’s total number of universities to 309.

Out of the 33 newly approved universities, 20 are private, 7 are federal, and 6 are state-owned.

With these additions, Nigeria’s university count now stands at 168 private universities, 74 federal universities, and 67 state universities, for a total of 309.

Tabular summary of the statistics

Where the new federal universities were located (by state)

They were listed as being in Rivers, Kaduna, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Oyo, and Zamfara states.

Full list of the 33 newly approved universities (as reported)

Newly established federal universities (7)

• Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai Town
  
• Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia
  
• Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbiji
  
• Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies, Iyin-Ekiti
  
• Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho
  
• Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode
  
• Federal University of Health Science and Technology, Tsafe
  

Newly established state universities (6)

• Abdulsalam Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa
  
• Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe
  
• Cross River University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa
  
• Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh
  
• University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, Ezza
  
• University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma
  

Newly established private universities (20)

• Leadership University, Abuja
  
• Jimoh Babalola University, Ilorin
  
• Bridget University, Mbaise, Okirika-Nweke
  
• Greenland University, Jalingo
  
• JEFAP University, Suleja
  
• Azione Verde University, Amaigbo
  
• Unique Open University, Ojo
  
• American Open University, Abeokuta
  
• Southern Atlantic University, Uyo
  
• Lens University, Ilemona
  
• Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota
  
• Tonine Iredia University of Communication, Benin City
  
• Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management
  
• Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo
  
• Tazkiyah University, Kaduna
  
• New City University, Ayetoro
  
• University of Fortune, Igbotako
  
• Eranova University, Abuja
  
• Minaret University, Ikirun
  
• Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Ilorin