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:

1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology
3. University of Industry
4. University of Applied Sciences and Management
5. Blacksmith University
6. Volta University College
7. Royal University
8. Atlanta University
9. United Christian University
10. United Nigeria University College
11. Samuel Ahmadu University
12. UNESCO University
13. Saint Augustine's University of Technology
14. The International University
15. Columbus University
16. Tiu International University
17. Pebbles University
18. London External Studies
19. Pilgrims University
20. Lobi Business School
21. West African Christian University
22. Bolta University College
23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna illegal campus
24. Western University
25. St. Andrews University College
26. EC-Council USA
27. Atlas University
28. Concept College/Universities (London)
29. Halifax Gateway University
30. Kingdom of Christ University
31. Acada University
32. Filfom University
33. Houdegbe North American University
34. Atlantic Intercontinental University
35. Open International University
36. Middle Belt University (North Central University)
37. Lead Way University
38. Metro University
39. Southend University
40. Olympic University
41. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
42. Temple University
43. Irish University Business School
44. National University of Technology
45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies
46. University of Education
47. Cape Coast University
48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD)
49. Pacific Western University
50. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic
51. Enugu State University of Science and Technology
52. Career Light Resources Centre
53. University of West Africa
54. Coastal University
55. Kaduna Business School
56. Royal University of Theology
57. West African Union University
58. 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:

1. National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
2. North Central University, Otukpo. Benue State
3. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
4. Richmond Open University