The National Universities Commission recently
released a list of illegal degree awarding institutions operating in Nigeria. The
list of these illegal universities was made available to the public in a NUC’s
weekly bulletin dated August 24. In the bulletin, the NUC Executive secretary,
Julius Okojie, warned that Certificates obtained from these universities and
colleges will not be recognized for the purpose of NYSC, employment and further
studies.”
Full list:
1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies,
operating anywhere in Nigeria.
2. Christians of Charity American University of
Science and Technology Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its campuses.
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its
other campuses.
4. University of applied Sciences and Management
Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
5. Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its
campuses.
6. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana
or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
7. Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses.
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of
its other campuses.
9. Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo,
Benue State or any of its other campuses.
10. United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo
State or any of its other campuses.
11. United Nigeria University College, Okija,
Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
12. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State
or any of its other campuses.
13. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of
its other campuses.
14. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos
Plateau State or any of its other campuses.
15. The International University, Missouri, USA,
Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
16. Columbus University, UK operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
17. Tiu International University, UK operating
anywhere in Nigeria.
18. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
19. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
20. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
21. Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any
of its campuses in Nigeria.
22. West African Christian University operating
anywhere in Nigeria.
23. Bolta University College Aba or any of its
campuses in Nigeria.
24. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University)
Kaduna Illegal Campus.
25. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of
its campuses in Nigeria.
26. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of
its campuses in Nigeria.
27. EC- Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study
Centre.
28. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom
State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
29. Concept College/University (London) Ilorin or
any of its campuses in Nigeria.
30. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its
campuses in Nigeria.
31. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of
its campuses in Nigeria.
32. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of
its campuses in Nigeria.
33. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of
its campuses in Nigeria.
34. Houdegbe North American University Campuses In
Nigeria.
35. Atlantic International University, Okija,
Anambra State.
36. Open International University, Akure.
37. Middle Belt University (North Central University),
Otukpo.
38. Leadway University, Ugheli, Delta State.
39. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja.
40. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki,
Rivers State.
41. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State.
42. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative
Medicine, Abuja.
43. Temple University.
44. Irish University Business School London,
operating anywhere in Nigeria.
45. National University of Technology, Lafia,
Nasarawa State.
46. University of Accountability and Management
Studies, Mowe, Lagos Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road Lagos.
47. University of Education, Winneba Ghana,
operating anywhere in Nigeria.
48. Cape Cost University, Ghana, operating anywhere
inNigeria.
49. African University Cooperative Development
(AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
50. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado,
Owerri Study Centre.
51. Evangel University of America and Chudick
Management Academic, Lagos.
52. Enugu State University of Science and Technology
(Gboko Campus).
53. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos.
54. University of West Africa, kwali-Abuja, FCT.
55. Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State.
56. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna.
57. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger
Delta.
The NUC listed another eight illegal institutions as
currently undergoing investigations and court actions. The commission said the
action will lead to the prosecution of the proprietors and recovery of illegal
fees and charges on subscribers.
The Universities 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 Ali
University.
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