By Basit Jamiu,Bayo Olupohunda
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified 58 fake universities currently operating illegally across NigeriaIt has also launched investigations into eight additional institutions suspected of running unauthorised degree programmesThe commission warns that certificates from these unapproved entities are invalid and pose serious risks to students
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the operations of 58 fake universities currently running illegally across Nigeria.
The regulatory body stated that these institutions are not accredited and have been operating without approval, thereby putting unsuspecting students at risk of obtaining invalid degrees.
In a public notice, the NUC declared: “For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk.”
The commission confirmed that appropriate law enforcement agencies have been notified for necessary action.
Full list of 58 fake universities in Nigeria
The NUC listed the following institutions as fake universities operating illegally in Nigeria:
1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos
4. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin
5. Blacksmith University, Akwa
6. Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana
7. Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, 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. The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos study centres
15. Collumbus University, UK
16. Tiu International University, UK
17. Pebbles University, UK
18. London External Studies, UK
19. Pilgrims University
20. Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State
21. West African Christian University
22. Bolta University College, Aba
23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University), Kaduna
24. Western University, Esie, Kwara State
25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja
26. EC-Council 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. Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State
33. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
34. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
35. Open International University, Akure
36. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
37. Lead Way University, Ugheli, 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
44. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway
46. University of Education, Wenneba, Ghana
47. Cape Coast University, Ghana
48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic
49. Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Owerri study centre
50. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos
51. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus)
52. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos
53. University of West Africa, Kwali, Abuja
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
58. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo Road, Cele Bus Stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos
Eight universities under investigation for illegal degree programmes
In addition to the 58 fake universities, the NUC revealed that eight other institutions are currently under investigation for allegedly running unauthorised degree programmes.
These include:
1. National Universities of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
2. North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State
3. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University
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
Full list of federal universities Tinubu approved in 2025
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of five new federal universities across Nigeria in 2025, marking a significant expansion in the country’s tertiary education sector.
The newly sanctioned institutions span various regions and disciplines, including aeronautics, communication, and management, reflecting a strategic push to diversify academic offerings and improve access to specialised education.
Source: Legit.ng
