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NUC Raises Alarm Over 58 Fake Universities Across Nigeria, Warns Students Against Patronising Unaccredited Institutions as Eight More Under Investigation
…As Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Lead Way University Declared Fake
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 patronises 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:
1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos
4. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin
5. Blacksmith University, Akwa
6. Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana
7. Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State
9. United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo State
10. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State
11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State
12. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State
13. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State
14. The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos study centres
15. Collumbus University, UK
16. Tiu International University, UK
17. Pebbles University, UK
18. London External Studies, UK
19. Pilgrims University
20. Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State
21. West African Christian University
22. Bolta University College, Aba
23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University), Kaduna
24. Western University, Esie, Kwara State
25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja
26. EC-Council USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre
27. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
28. Concept College/Universities (London), Ilorin
29. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja
30. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja
31. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State
32. Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State
33. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
34. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
35. Open International University, Akure
36. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
37. Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta State
38. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
39. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam), Ndoki, Rivers State
40. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
41. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
42. Temple University, Abuja
43. Irish University Business School, London
44. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway
46. University of Education, Wenneba, Ghana
47. Cape Coast University, Ghana
48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic
49. Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Owerri study centre
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 State
55. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
56. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State
57. West African Union University, in collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology
58. 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 unauthorised degree programmes. These include:
1. National Universities of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa 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
The NUC emphasised 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” masquerad
ing 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.