NUC Publishes List of 58 Fake Universities, Warns Against Illegal Degrees

Pat Stevens/

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has published the names of 58 universities it says are operating illegally in Nigeria, warning students and parents that any certificates obtained from them are invalid.

In a public notice issued on Friday, the regulator stressed that none of the listed institutions has accreditation to run degree programmes in the country.

“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 commission declared.

It added that security and law enforcement agencies have been alerted to take necessary action against the operators.

Full list of illegal universities released by the NUC:

University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria
Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State
University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos
University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Benin Republic
Blacksmith University, Akwa
Volta University College, Ghana
Royal University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State
United Christian University, Imo State
United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State
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 (Kano and Lagos study centres)
Columbus 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, Abia State
JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University), Kaduna illegal campus
Western University, Kwara State
St. Andrews University College, Abuja
EC-Council USA, Lagos Study Centre
Atlas University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Concept College/Universities, Ilorin
Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja
Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja
Acada University, Oyo State
Filfom University, Imo State
Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria
Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
Open International University, Akure, Ondo State
Middle Belt University, Otukpo, Benue State
Lead Way University, Delta State
Metro University, Abuja
Southend University, Rivers State
Olympic University, Enugu State
Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja
Temple University, Abuja
Irish University Business School, London (operating in Nigeria)
National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway
University of Education, Wenneba, Ghana (operating in Nigeria)
Cape Coast University, Ghana (operating in Nigeria)
African University Cooperative Development, Benin Republic
Pacific Western University, Colorado (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, Plateau State
University of West Africa, Abuja
Coastal University, Akwa Ibom State
Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State
West African Union University (with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology)
Gospel Missionary Foundation Theological University, Lagos

The NUC also revealed that eight other institutions are currently under investigation for running unauthorised degree programmes. They are:

National Universities of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State
Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University
Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State
West Coast University, Umuahia, Abia State
Saint Clements University, Ekiti State
Volta University College, Aba, Abia State
Illegal satellite campuses of Ambrose Alli University

The commission urged Nigerians to always verify the accreditation status of institutions before seeking admission, reiterating that only duly approved universities are recognised for the award of valid degrees in Nigeria.