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:
- Blacksmith University, Akwa or any of its other campuses
- JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna illegal campus
- West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria
- University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria
- Collumbus University, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria
- University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
- University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
- United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses
- Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses
- UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses
- St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
- Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses
- Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses
- Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Pleateu State or any of its other campuses
- Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
- Bolta University College, Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria
- United Nigeria University College, Okija Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
- Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi state or any of its other campuses
- Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
- The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos studies centres or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
- London External Studies, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria
- Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria
- Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
- Western University, Esie Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
- Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
- Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
- Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
- Acada University, Akinlalu Oyo state or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
- Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State
- Open International University, Akure
- African University Cooperative Development (AUCD) Cotonou, Benin Republic operating anywhere in Nigeria
- Temple University, Abuja
- Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
- Career Light Resources Centre, Jos
- Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta State
- EC-Council USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre
- Cape Coast University, Ghana operating in Nigeria
- Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
- Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
- Middle Belt University (North Central University) Otukpo
- Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija Anambra State
- Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
- Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
- Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos
- Acada University, Akinlalu Oyo state or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
- Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Oweri study centre
- Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
- University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and its annex at 41, Ikorodu road, Lagos.
- Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom State
- University of West Africa, Kwali Abuja, FCT
- Metro University, Dutse/Bwari Abuja
- Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos
- Irish University Business School, London, operating anywhere in Nigeria
- Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
- Cape Coast University, Ghana operating in Nigeria
- Career Light Resources Centre, Jos
- 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
- National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
- North Central University, Otukpo. Benue State
- Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
- 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.
- 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.