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147 Private Varsities In Nigeria [FULL LIST]

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2 years ago

November 27, 2023

Data from the website of the National Universities Commission, the regulatory body for universities in Nigeria, revealed that there are currently 147 private universities spread across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of the federation.

As the demand for quality university education rises owing to industrial crises and issues of poor funding in the public tertiary education sub-sector, there seems to be a growing demand for private universities in the country.

Between January 1, 2023 and June 27, 2023, the NUC gave provisional licences to 37 private universities.

The PUNCH highlights the 147 private universities as approved by the NUC.

1. Babcock University, Ogun State

2. Madonna University, Anambra State

3. Igbinedion University, Edo State

4. Bowen University, Osun State

5. Benson Idahosa University, Edo state

6. Covenant University, Ogun state

7. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos State

8. American University of Nigeria, Adamawa State

9. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State

10. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State

11. AI-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina State

12. Bells University of Technology, Otta, Ogun State

13. Bingham University, New-Karu, Nasarawa State

14. Caritas University, Enugu, Enugu State

15. Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State

16. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State

17. Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State

18. Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State

19. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State

20. Renaissance University, Enugu, Enugu State

21. University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State

22. Novena University, Ogume, Delta State

23. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State

24. Veritas University, Abuja, FCT

25. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State

26. African University of Science & Technology, Abuja

27. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State

28. Fountain University, Oshogbo, Osun State

29. Obong University, Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom State

30. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State

31. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo State

32. Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State

33. Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State

34. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State

35. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State

36. Nigerian-Turkish Nile University, FCT Abuja

37. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State

38. Paul University, Awka, Anambra State

39. Rhema University, Obama-Asa, Rivers State

40 Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa, Edo State

41. Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State

42. Baze University, FCT Abuja

43. Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State

44. Glorious Vision University (formerly Samuel Adegboyega University), Ogwa, Edo State

45. McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State

46. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State

47. Southwestern University, Oku Owa, Ogun State

48. Evangel University, Ebonyi State

49. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State

50. Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State

51. Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State

52. Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State

53. Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele, Ogun State

54. Kings University Ode-Omu, Osun State

55. Michael & Cecilia Ibru University, Owhode, Delta State

56. Mountain Top University, Makogi/Oba, Ogun State

57. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwalbom State

58. Summit University, Offa, Kwara State

59. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State

60. Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State

61. Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State

62. Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State

63. Clifford University, Abia State

64. Coal City University, Enugu state

65. Ojaja University, Ilorin, Kwara state

66. Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State

67. Kola Daisi University., Ibadan, Oyo State

68. Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State

69. Spiritan University, Neochi, Abia State

70. Precious Cornerstone, Ibadan, Oyo State

71. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State

72. Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State

73. Eko University of Medical Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos

74. Skyline University, Nigeria, Kano, Kano State

75. Greenfield University, Kasarami-Kaduna, Kaduna State

76. Dominion University, Ibadan, Oyo State

77. Trinity University, Laloko, Ogun State

78. Westland University, Iwo, Osun State

79. Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa-Ibom State

80. Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State

81. Maranatha University, Lekki, Lagos State

82. Ave-Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State

83. AL-Istigama University, Sumaila, Kano State

84. Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State

85. Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State

86. Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State

87. Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State

88. Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State

89. James Hope University, Lekki, Lagos state

90. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, Kano State

91. Capital City University, Kano, Kano State

92. Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Kwara State

93. University of Offa, Offa, Kwara State

94. Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa State

95. Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State

96. Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja

103. Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State

104. Baba-Ahmed University, Kano, Kano State

105. Saisa University Of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto, Sokoto State

106. Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State

107. Peter University, Achina-Onneh, Anambra State

108. Newgate University, Minna, Niger State

109. European University of Nigeria, Abuja, FCT

110. Northwest University, Sokoto, Sokoto State

111. Rayhaan University, Kebbi State

112. Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, Kwara State

113. Sam Maris University, Supare, Ondo State

114. Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State

115. Lux Mundi University, Umuahia, Abia State

116. Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State

117. Peaceland University, Enugu, Enugu State

118. Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State

119. Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State

120. Azman University, Kano, Kano State

121. Huda University, Gusau, Zamfara State

122. Franco British International University, Kaduna, Kaduna State

123. Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja, FCT

124. Miva Open University, Abuja, FCT

125. Gerar University of Medical Sciences, Imope-ljebu, Ogun State

126. British Canadian University, Obudu, Cross River State

127. Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State

128. Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State

129. Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State

130. Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi Ekiti, Ekiti State

131. University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra State

132. Elrazi University of Medical Sciences, Kano Kano State

133. Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State

134. Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra State

135. The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State

136. Mercy Medical University, Iwara, Iwo, Osun State

137. Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, FCT

138. Iconic Open University, Sokoto, Sokoto State

139. West Midland Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State

140. Amaj University, Abuja, FCT

141. Prime University, Abuja, FCT

142. El-Amin University, Niger State

143. College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna, Kaduna State

144. Jewel University, Gombe, Gombe State

145. Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State

146. Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja, FCT

147. Al-Bayan University, Kogi state

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Tinubu Addressing Development, Economic Growth, Peace, Security In N’Delta – PAP Boss

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1 hour ago

November 17, 2025

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The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said that President Bola Tinubu is very strategic in his approach to addressing the issues of development, economic growth and sustainable peace in the Niger Delta.

According to a statement by his
Special Assistant on Media, Mr Igoniko Oduma, Otuaro spoke on Saturday at a town hall meeting with PAP stakeholders and Niger Deltans residing in Lagos, hosted by prominent Niger Delta activist and Founder/President of Ijaw Monitoring Group, Chief Joseph Eva.

Among other notable stakeholders in attendance were the Chairman of Ijaw National Congress, Lagos chapter, Prince Tonye Harry; Prof. Dauphin Moro, Engr. Titus Posibi, Chief (Mrs) Amarian Benedicta, Chief (Mrs) Ogbogbo, Evangelist Agboro, Chief Emmanuel Fiawe, Robert Fiawe, Elder Regent Youmor, Mrs RoseMary Aluko, and the Chairman of IYC, Lagos chapter, Comrade Owen Naphatin.

He stated that Tinubu’s strategy as captured in his Renewed Hope Agenda is working for the Niger Delta, and could be seen in his deliberate effort at tackling the challenges of development, security and sustainable peace in the region.

According to him, the President’s administration has not only restored peace in the area, but also delivering on his campaign promises around human capacity and infrastructure development for the area.

According to Otuaro, the solid support of the President, and the National Security Adviser for the PAP, is responsible for the expansion of the scholarship scheme and other milestone achievements the programme has recorded in vocational training, peacebuiliding and stakeholder engagement.

He told the stakeholders that while in-country scholarship deployment was 3800 in the 2024/2025 academic year, the figure increased to 3900 in 2025/2026 and foreign scholarships were about 200.

He assured them that the PAP under his leadership would continue to do its best to ensure that more indigent youths were provided access to higher educational attainments with requisite skills and knowledge for self-reliance and nation building.

The PAP boss stressed that human resource development was pivotal to the socio-economic advancement and development of the region’s people as well as sustainable peace and security.

While thanking the President for not holding back support for the PAP, he re-assured the stakeholders that Tinubu would do much more for the region after his reelection in 2027, and urged them to reciprocate his large-heartedness.

Otuaro further said, “One of the things you must know about His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, is that he is very strategic and systematic in his approach to resolving issues of development, socio-economic growth, security and sustainable peace in our region- the Niger Delta.

“You all can see how Mr President’s deliberate approach is producing positive results in our region. There is no doubt that Mr President’s strategy is working for the Niger Delta.

“This applies to the huge support that he has been giving to the Presidential Amnesty Programme under my leadership, for which we are very grateful.

“Because of His Excellency’s massive backing, we have been able to expand the programme’s scholarship scheme, and it is our strong hope that more students of indigent backgrounds from impacted communities will benefit from the initiative. We will also continue to strengthen our policy of inclusivity.

“I want to, again, thank His Excellency for finding me worthy for appointment; to take up the baton of leadership at the PAP with the help of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who has been very supportive of our initiatives since I assumed office.

“I urge you and all the people of the Niger Delta to continue to support the administration of Mr President because we are confident that, judging from the many good things he is doing in our region, he will do even much more for us after his reelection in 2027.”

In his remarks, the host, Chief Joseph Eva expressed confidence in the PAP Administrator’s leadership ability, and commended him for the remarkable achievements the agency has recorded under him.

“I am not surprised because I have known Dr Dennis Otuaro very closely for many years, and the values he stands for. He is a very focused person.

“Indeed, Dr Otuaro has achieved a lot in human capital development, vocational skills and peacebuilding process for our region. We have confidence in his leadership, vision, and dedication to regional development”, Eva said,

The highpoint of the town hall meeting was the conferment of ‘Best Iconic Administrator Award’ on Otuaro by the stakeholders.

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Newswatch Co-founder, Dan Agbese, Is Dead

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3 hours ago

November 17, 2025

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Dan Agbese, the veteran journalist, columnist and one of Nigeria’s most influential media figures, has died at the age of 81.

In a statement issued on Monday, Okibe Agbese, speaking on behalf of the family, said the renowned writer passed away earlier in the day.

“Chief Dan Agbese transited to eternal glory this morning, Monday, November 17, 2025,” the statement reads.

The family added that burial arrangements would be announced in due course.

Born on May 12, 1944, in Agila, Ado LGA of Benue state, Agbese became a towering voice in Nigerian journalism, widely admired for his incisive satire and enduring contributions to media development.

He served as editor of the Nigeria Standard and the New Nigerian newspapers before being appointed general manager of Radio Benue, Makurdi.

A co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Agbese later became its editor-in-chief, a role he held until April 2010.

Until his passing, he maintained weekly columns in Daily Trust and The Guardian, remaining an active and respected commentator on national affairs.

He also co-managed a media consultancy with Ray Ekpu, Yakubu Muhammed and Soji Akinrinade, continuing his commitment to mentorship and professional excellence.

Agbese is survived by his wife, Rose, six children and seven grandchildren.

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Legal Practitioner Backs Conversion Of ATBU To Conventional University

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3 hours ago

November 17, 2025

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A legal practitioner in Bauchi state, Barr. Jibrin Jibrin, on Monday, expressed support for the conversion of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi to a conventional University.

It could be recalled that Shehu Buba, senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District sponsored a bill seeking to alter ATBU’s status and in October, the Senate passed the second reading of the bill seeking to amend the ATBU act to remove technology from the institution’s name and convert it into a conventional University.

However, the management of the university alongside the institution’s alumni association and staff unions, dissociated themselves from the move at the Senate to convert the university from a technology-based institution to a conventional university.

They argued that the management was neither consulted nor informed at any stage of the legislative process adding that the development came to the university as a shock.

Meanwhile, Barr. Jibrin who explained that Bauchi state, despite being the most populous state in the Northeast geopolitical zone, remained the only state without a conventional federal university, highlighted some of the benefits the conversion of the university could bring to the state,

“By expanding ATBU’s mandate to include a full range of disciplines like Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Education, Arts, and Humanities, the university will become a major national training ground for the next generation of professionals across all sectors of national life.

“Transforming ATBU into a conventional university will ensure fair distribution of educational opportunities and bring Bauchi State into alignment with the national educational framework.

“A conventional university serves as an anchor institution for regional development and expanding ATBU will attract a greater number of academic and non-academic staff, generating employment.

“It will also stimulate the local economy through housing, commerce and services, encourage public-private partnerships in research, innovation, and community development as well as reduce the educational migration of students to distant states, thereby saving families and governments significant costs,” he said.

According to him, empirical evidence from institutions like the University of Maiduguri and Federal University, Lafia showed that university diversification significantly boosts small-scale enterprises, healthcare services, and real estate development in their host communities.

Jibrin, a former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Bauchi branch, further stated that it was the view of many people that by converting ATBU to a conventional University, opportunities and means of promoting the already attained legacy of innovation would not only be sustained but also be improved upon.

“This is because it is a statement of fact that in the whole of Northern Nigeria, the leading Universities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics otherwise known as STEM consist of both conventional and specialized universities.

“I call on the political class, the traditional institution, the academia and other stakeholders in the state to rise in solidarity with authorities concerned towards the success of the exercise,” he said.