NUC Publishes List of 58 Fake Universities, Warns Nigerians Against Patronage

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a strong warning to the public against patronising 58 unapproved universities currently operating illegally across Nigeria.

In a public notice released this week, the Commission declared that the affected institutions have no legal authority to award degrees, stressing that unsuspecting students risk wasting both their time and resources.

“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,” the NUC cautioned.

The Commission revealed that it has notified relevant law enforcement agencies for appropriate action against the operators of these universities. It also confirmed that eight additional institutions are under active investigation for allegedly running illegal degree programmes.

It identified 58 illegal universities operating across Nigeria without approval. Among them are the University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria; Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State, and its other campuses; University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos; University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin, with campuses in Nigeria; Blacksmith University, Akwa; Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana, and its Nigerian campuses; Royal University, Izhia, Ebonyi State; Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State; United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State; and United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State.

Others include Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State; UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State; Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State; The International University, Missouri, USA, with Kano and Lagos study centres; Collumbus University, UK; Tiu International University, UK; Pebbles University, UK; London External Studies, UK; Pilgrims University; Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State; West African Christian University; Bolta University College, Aba; JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University), Kaduna illegal campus; Western University, Esie, Kwara State; and St. Andrews University College, Abuja.

Also on the list are EC-Council, USA, Ikeja, Lagos Study Centre; Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State; Concept College/Universities (London), Ilorin; Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja; Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja; Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State; Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State; Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria; Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State; Open International University, Akure; Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo; Lead Way University, Ughelli, Delta State; Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja; Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State; Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State; Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja; Temple University, Abuja; and Irish University Business School, London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

The list further includes National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State; another branch of the University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, with an annex at Ikorodu Road, Lagos; University of Education, Wenneba, Ghana; Cape Coast University, Ghana; African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic; Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, with an Owerri study centre; Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos; Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus); Career Light Resources Centre, Jos; University of West Africa, Kwali, Abuja; Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom State; Kaduna Business School, Kaduna; Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State; West African Union University in collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology; and Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF) Theological University, located at Egbe Ikotun, Lagos.