The federal government of Nigeria through the National Universitiea Commission, NUC, has released a list of illegal universities operating in the country.
THe Acting Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday.
According to Maiyaki, arrests have been made in conjunction with security operatives, stressing that the Department of State Services was involved in the clampdown on illegal institutions.
The NUC secretary urged parents to check the commission’s website for illegal and legal varsities in Nigeria so that their wards don’t fail victims of fraud.
The decision comes following the suspension of degree certificates from two francophone West African countries after an undercover journalist detailed how he acquired a degree from a university in Benin Republic under two months and was deployed for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.
Consequently, the federal government blacklisted 18 universities from Benin Republic and Togo.
Also, the government on Wednesday hinted at plans to extend sanctions on universities from Uganda, Kenya, Niger Republic and other African countries.
Here’s the full list of illegal universities below:
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 other 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, Akwa or any of its other campuses.
6. Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
7. Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses.
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi state or any of its other campuses.
9. United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
10. United Nigeria University College, Okija Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
12. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
13. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Pleateu State or any of its other campuses.
14. The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos studies centres or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
15. Collumbus University, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
16. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
17. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
18. London External Studies, UK, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20. Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
21. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
22. Bolta University College, Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna illegal campus.
24. Western University, Esie Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
26. EC-Council USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
27. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
28. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
29. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
30. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
31. Acada University, Akinlalu Oyo state or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
32. Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
33. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
34. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija Anambra State.
35. Open International University, Akure.
36. Middle Belt University (North Central University) Otukpo.
37. Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta State.
38. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari Abuja.
39. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State.
40. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State.
41. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
42. Temple University, Abuja
43. Irish University Business School, London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
44. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and its annex at 41, Ikorodu road, Lagos.
46. University of Education, Wenneba Ghana operating anywhere in Nigeria.
47. Cape Coast University, Ghana operating in Nigeria.
48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD) Cotonou, Benin Republic operating anywhere in Nigeria.
49. Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Oweri study centre.
50. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos.
51. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus).
52. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos.
53. University of West Africa, Kwali Abuja, FCT.
54. Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom State.
55. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna
56. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State.
57. West African Union University, in collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology, Nigeria operating anywhere in Nigeria.
58. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos.
In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.
National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State.
North Central University, Otukpo. Benue State.
Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu.
Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.
West Coast University, Umuahia.
Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.
Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.
L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State.
The statement by the NUC states that anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk, while certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.
The relevant Law enforcement agencies are also being informed of their further necessary action.
