The National Universities Commission
recently released a list of illegal degree
awarding institutions operating in
Nigeria.
The list 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
sources 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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