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NUC Releases List Of illegal Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria (See List)

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: August 27, 2015
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The National Universities Commission has released a list of illegal degree awarding institutions operating in Nigeria.

In its weekly bulletin dated August 24, the NUC Executive secretary, Julius Okojie, said that: “Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognized for the purpose of NYSC, employment and further studies.”

See list below:

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  1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its campuses.
  3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses.
  4. University of applied Sciences and Management Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
  5. Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its campuses.
  6. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
  7. Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses.
  8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses.
  9. Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
  10. United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
  11. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
  12. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
  13. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
  14. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos Plateau State or any of its other campuses.
  15. The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  16. Columbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  17. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  18. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  19. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  20. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  21. Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  22. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  23. Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  24. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus.
  25. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  26. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  27. EC- Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
  28. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  29. Concept College/University (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  30. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  31. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  32. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  33. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
  34. Houdegbe North American University Campuses In Nigeria.
  35. Atlantic International University, Okija, Anambra State.
  36. Open International University, Akure.
  37. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo.
  38. Leadway University, Ugheli, Delta State.
  39. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja.
  40. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State.
  41. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State.
  42. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
  43. Temple University.
  44. Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  45. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
  46. University of Accountability and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road Lagos.
  47. University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  48. Cape Cost University, Ghana, operating anywhere inNigeria.
  49. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
  50. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre.
  51. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos.
  52. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus).
  53. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos.
  54. University of West Africa, kwali-Abuja, FCT.
  55. Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State.
  56. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna.
  57. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger Delta.

The NUC listed another eight illegal institutions as currently undergoing investigations and court actions. The commission said the action will lead to the prosecution of the proprietors and recovery of illegal fees and charges on subscribers.

The Universities are:
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 Ali University.

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