National Universities Commission Exposes 58 Fake / Illegal Universities

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to the general public, especially parents and prospective undergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” 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.

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has also warned the Operators of 58 fake universities carrying out illegal operations at the moment in Nigeria to desist from the illegal activities.

The commission disclosed that it was investigating eight other universities for running illegal unaccredited degree programs.

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 other 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, Akwa 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, PO 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 studies centres or any of its other 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 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. Western University, Esie Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria26. EC-Council USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre
26. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
27. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
28. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
29. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
30. Acada University, Akinlalu Oyo state or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
31. Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
32. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
33. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija Anambra State
34. Open International University, Akure
35. Middle Belt University (North Central University) Otukpo
36. Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta State
37. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari Abuja
38. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
39. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
40. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
41. Temple University, Abuja
42. Irish University Business School, London, operating anywhere in Nigeria
43. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
44. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and its annex at 41, Ikorodu road, Lagos.
45. University of Education, Wenneba Ghana operating anywhere in Nigeria
46. Cape Coast University, Ghana operating in Nigeria
47. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD) Cotonou, Benin Republic operating
    anywhere in Nigeria
48. Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Owerri study centre
49. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos
50. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus)
51. Career Light Resources centre, Jos.
52. University of West Africa, Kwali Abuja, FCT
53. Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom State55. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
54. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State
55. West African Union University, in collaboration with International Professional College of
    Administration, Science and Technology, Nigeria operating anywhere in Nigeria
56. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos

The commission also said eight universities are currently undergoing investigation for illegally running degree programs.

The eight universities are:
1) National Universities of Nigeria, Keffi , Nassarawa State.
2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue state.
3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University.
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 Alli University.

It warned: “For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. ”

According to NUC, appropriate law enforcement agencies have been informed for necessary action against the universities.

Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognized for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.

This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.