List of illegal degree-awarding universities in Nigeria as published by National Universities Commission (NUC)
Fox Nigeria reports that National Universities Commission (NUC) has published list of illegal degree-awarding universities in Nigeria, plans to take further court actions on them.
Illegal institutions are operating in Nigeria and defrauding unsuspecting students of their money and time. Prospective students and parents are advised to check with the NUC to verify the legitimacy of any university before enrolling.
Fox Nigeria wishes to announce to the general public, particularly parents and prospective undergraduate students to stay away from the below listed institutions labeled as Scam.
NUC List Of Illegal Degree-Awarding Universities In Nigeria
The list includes the following institutions:
- University of Accountancy and Management Studies
- Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology
- University of Industry
- University of Applied Sciences and Management
- Blacksmith University
- Volta University College
- Royal University
- Atlanta University
- United Christian University
- United Nigeria University College
- Samuel Ahmadu University
- UNESCO University
- Saint Augustine's University of Technology
- The International University
- Columbus University
- Tiu International University
- Pebbles University
- London External Studies
- Pilgrims University
- Lobi Business School
- West African Christian University
- Bolta University College
- JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna illegal campus
- Western University
- St. Andrews University College
- EC-Council USA
- Atlas University
- Concept College/Universities (London)
- Halifax Gateway University
- Kingdom of Christ University
- Acada University
- Filfom University
- Houdegbe North American University
- Atlantic Intercontinental University
- Open International University
- Middle Belt University (North Central University)
- Lead Way University
- Metro University
- Southend University
- Olympic University
- Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Temple University
- Irish University Business School
- National University of Technology
- University of Accountancy and Management Studies
- University of Education
- Cape Coast University
- African University Cooperative Development (AUCD)
- Pacific Western University
- Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology
- Career Light Resources Centre
- University of West Africa
- Coastal University
- Kaduna Business School
- Royal University of Theology
- West African Union University
- Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University
In addition to the closure, the NUC has also begun further investigations and court actions against the following Degree Mills:
- National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
- North Central University, Otukpo. Benue State
- Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
- Richmond Open University