Full List Of Illegal Universities In Nigeria By NUC 2018/2019

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has closed down 58
universities across the country and has placed 8 under
investigation.

According to the commission, the universities have not been
licensed by the Federal Government and have therefore been closed
down for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.)
Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

In a bulletin coming from the office of the Commission’s
Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni,
MFR, FNAL dated 1st July, 2019, which was sighted by
Nairalaw (TNL), the “Universities” in question are:

1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating
anywhere in Nigeria
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science &
Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other
campuses
4. University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo,
Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road,
Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
5. Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other 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. United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of
its other campuses
10. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any
of its other campuses
11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its
other campuses
12. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other
campuses
13. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State
or any of its other campuses
14. The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos
International Professional College of Administration, Science and
Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
15. Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
16. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in
Nigeria
17. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria`
18. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20. Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its of
campuses in Nigeria.
21. West African Christian University operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
22. Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in
Nigeria.
23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal
campus.
24. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in
Nigeria.
25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in
Nigeria.
26. EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
27. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of
its campuses in Nigeria.
28. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its
campuses in Nigeria
29. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in
purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. Nigeria
30. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in
Nigeria
31. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in
Nigeria.
32. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in
Nigeria
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. 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, operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
44. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe,
46. University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in
Nigeria
47. Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, any
of its other campuses Benin Republic, operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
49. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study
campuses Centre.
50. Evangel University of America & Chudick Management its
other campuses.
51. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko of its
other campuses. 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 Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
58. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 165
Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos

In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are
currently undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court
actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute the
proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on
subscribers.

1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State Campus
3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State. Nigeria.
5) West Coast University, Umuahia.
6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria.
7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.
8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.

According to the bulletin, anybody who patronizes or obtains any
certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his
or her own risk and Certificates obtained from these sources will
not be recognized for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further
studies.

The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed
for their further necessary action.

NOTE: this list of illegal universities is not
exhaustive