By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja signed into law two bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Tinubu stated that these specialised institutions would address the educational needs of the populace while driving research and innovation, ultimately contributing to the country’s overall economic growth and development.
“These institutions will serve as training grounds for developing agriculture, science, and technology professionals and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global economy,” he said.
According to the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria currently has 63 approved federal universities, 63 state universities, and 149 private universities.
On February 3, 2025, the President approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni town, Tai, Rivers State.
Additionally, President Tinubu consented to the Federal Government’s takeover of a forfeited private university in Southern Kaduna, converting it into a federal institution.