List of Illegal Universities in Nigeria – Nuc 2023

MySchoolpress would like to inform the general public, particularly parents and prospective undergraduate students, that the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria has recently released a list of illegal degree-awarding universities in Nigeria. These universities are also known as ‘Degree Mills.’ This information is essential for the public to be aware of as it will help them make informed decisions when choosing an institution of higher learning.

Here is a list of the illegal universities in Nigeria:

1. Blacksmith University, Akwa or any of its other campuses
2. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna illegal campus
3. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria
4. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria
5. Collumbus University, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria
6. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
7. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
8. United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses
9. Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses
10. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses
11. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
12. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses
13. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses
14. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Pleateu State or any of its other campuses
15. Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
16. Bolta University College, Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria
17. United Nigeria University College, Okija Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
18. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi state or any of its other campuses
19. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
20. The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos studies centres or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
21. London External Studies, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria
22. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria
23. Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
24. Western University, Esie Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
25. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria

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

Universities Under Investigation And/or Are Facing Ongoing Legal Action

In addition to their impending closure, it has come to our attention that several Degree Mills are currently under investigation and/or are facing ongoing legal action. The primary aim of these actions is to hold accountable the proprietors of these institutions and recover any illicit fees or charges they may have collected from their subscribers.

Some of the institutions currently under investigation include

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 Alli University.
9. L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State.

It is worth noting that any individual who chooses to patronise or obtain a certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at their own risk. Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), employment, or further academic pursuits.

We have notified the relevant law enforcement agencies about these fraudulent practices and will continue to cooperate with them to ensure that the necessary actions are taken to bring these perpetrators to justice.