Illegal Universities in Nigeria by NUC 2022

NUCIS would like to inform the general public, especially parents and prospective students that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has published their list of illegal Universities in Nigeria which can be found below:

LIST OF ILLEGAL INSTITUTIONS (“DEGREE MILLS”) OPERATING IN NIGERIA

1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra (& other campuses)
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos (& other campuses)
4. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin (& other campuses)
5. Blacksmith University, Awka (& other campuses)
6. Volta University College, Volta Region, Ghana (& other campuses)
7. Royal University, Izhia in Abakaliki, Ebonyi (& other campuses)
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi (& other campuses)
9. United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo (& other campuses)
10. United Nigeria University College, Okija Anambra (& other campuses)
11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue (& other campuses)
12. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers (& other campuses)
13. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau (& other campuses)
14. The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos (& other campuses)
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 (& other campuses)
21. West African Christian University (operating anywhere in Nigeria)
22. Bolta University College, Aba (& other campuses)
23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) – Kaduna illegal campus
24. Western University, Esie, Kwara (& other campuses)
25. Andrews University College, Abuja (& others)
26. EC-Council USA, Ikeja, Lagos Study Centre
27. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko in Uyo, Akwa Ibom (& other campuses)
28. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin (& other campuses)
29. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja (& other campuses)
30. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja (& other campuses)
31. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo (& other campuses)
32. Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo (& other campuses)
33. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
34. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra
35. Open International University, Akure
36. Middle Belt University (North Central University) Otukpo
37. Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta
38. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari Abuja
39. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers
40. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu
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
45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe
46. University of Education, Wenneba, Ghana (operating anywhere in Nigeria)
47. Cape Coast University, Ghana (operating anywhere in Nigeria)
48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD) Cotonou, Benin Republic
49. Pacific Western University, Denver – Colorado, Owerri
50. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos
51. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus)
52. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos
53. University of West Africa, Kwali, Abuja
54. Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom
55. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
56. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger
57. West African Union University, in collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology (operating anywhere in Nigeria)
58. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 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
2. North Central University, Otukpo, Benue
3. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
4. Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia
5. West Coast University, Umuahia
6. Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti
7. Volta University College, Aba, Abia
8. Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University
9. L.I.F.E. Leadership University, Benin, Edo

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

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

* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.

Source: www.nuc.edu.ng