By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has released a warning to the public, identifying 58 universities running illegally across Nigeria. These institutions are not accredited by the federal government, meaning any degrees obtained from them are invalid and may jeopardise students’ future careers.
In a statement, the NUC emphasised:
“Anyone who obtains a certificate from these unapproved institutions does so at their own risk.”
Law enforcement agencies have been alerted to take action against the operators of these fraudulent universities. The revelation comes as the commission also investigates eight other institutions suspected of offering unauthorised degree programmes.
The full list of 58 unapproved universities in Nigeria includes:
- 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, Republic of Benin
- Blacksmith University, Akwa
- Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana
- Royal University, Izhia, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
- Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State
- United Christian University, Macotis campus, 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
- JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University), Kaduna
- Western University, Esie, Kwara State
- St. Andrews University College, Abuja
- 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, Ugheli, 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
- Irish University Business School, London
- National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway
- University of Education, Wenneba, Ghana
- Cape Coast University, Ghana
- African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic
- Pacific Western University, Denver, 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
- 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 the International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology
- Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo Road, Cele Bus Stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos
Students are urged to confirm the accreditation of any institution before enrolment to avoid invalid degrees and potential legal issues. A complete list of accredited universities is available on the NUC official website: https://www.nuc.edu.ng.