The National Universities Commission (NUC) has sounded a strong warning to Nigerians over the activities of 58 fake universities currently operating illegally across the country. The regulatory agency disclosed that these institutions are unapproved, lack accreditation, and are fraudulently awarding invalid degrees to unsuspecting students.
In a public notice issued by the Commission, the NUC cautioned: “For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronizes or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk.”
According to the Commission, appropriate law enforcement agencies have already been notified to take necessary action against the operators of the fake universities.
FULL LIST OF 58 FAKE UNIVERSITIES DECLARED ILLEGAL BY NUC:
The NUC listed the following institutions as unaccredited and illegal:
- University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria
- Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State
- University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos
- University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin
- Blacksmith University, Akwa
- Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana
- Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
- Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State
- United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo State
- United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State
- Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State
- UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State
- Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State
- The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos study centres
- Collumbus University, UK
- Tiu International University, UK
- Pebbles University, UK
- London External Studies, UK
- Pilgrims University
- Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State
- West African Christian University
- Bolta University College, Aba
- JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University), Kaduna
- Western University, Esie, Kwara State
- St. Andrews University College, Abuja
- EC-Council USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre
- Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- Concept College/Universities (London), Ilorin
- Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja
- Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja
- Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State
- Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State
- Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
- Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
- Open International University, Akure
- Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
- Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta State
- Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
- Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam), Ndoki, Rivers State
- Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
- Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
- Temple University, Abuja
- Irish University Business School, London
- National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway
- University of Education, Wenneba, Ghana
- Cape Coast University, Ghana
- African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic
- Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Owerri study centre
- Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus)
- Career Light Resources Centre, Jos
- University of West Africa, Kwali, Abuja
- Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom State
- Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
- Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State
- West African Union University, in collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology
- Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo Road, Cele Bus Stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos.
Beyond the 58 fake universities already declared illegal, the Commission disclosed that eight more institutions are currently under investigation for allegedly running unauthorized degree programmes. These include:
- National Universities of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
- North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State
- Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University
- Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State
- West Coast University, Umuahia
- Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Volta University College, Aba, Abia State
- Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University
The NUC emphasized that its regulatory mandate remains to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s university system, stressing that unsuspecting Nigerians must avoid falling prey to “degree mills” masquerading as legitimate higher institutions.
By this latest move, the Commission aims to not only protect students but also preserve the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system both locally and internationally.
