2022 Updated List of Illegal Universities in Nigeria Closed Down by NUC

The list is contained in the NUC’s bulletin released on Monday, September 12 and sighted by Legit.ng.

The commission urged the members of the public, especially parents and prospective undergraduates, that the listed universities are not licensed by the federal government.

The illegal universities also referred to as degree mills, were closed down for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

Below is the List of illegal universities closed down by NUC

S/N Illegal Universities 1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria

  1. Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses
  2. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
  3. University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
  4. Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses
  5. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
  6. Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses
  7. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses
  8. United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses
  9. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses
  10. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
  11. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
  12. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other campuses 14. The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria
  13. Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
  14. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
  15. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria`
  16. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  17. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria
  18. Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
  19. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria
  20. Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  21. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus
  22. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  23. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
  24. EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
  25. 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
  26. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
  27. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
  28. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  29. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
  30. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
  31. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
  32. Open International University, Akure
  33. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
  34. Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State
  35. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
  36. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
  37. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
  38. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
  39. Temple University, Abuja
  40. Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria
  41. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
  42. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos
  43. University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  44. Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  45. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  46. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre.
  47. Evangel University of America & Chudick Management Academic, Lagos
  48. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus)
  49. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos
  50. University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT
  51. Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State
  52. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
  53. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State
  54. West African Union University, in Collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria
  55. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos.

The NUC said anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of the degree mills does so at his or her own risk.

“Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies,” the commission stated.

It added that law enforcement agencies have been informed in order to take further necessary action.

 

-Legitng

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