President Bola Tinubu has granted provisional licenses to establish 11 new Private Universities across Nigeria. This initiative aims to enhance access to higher education and cater to the growing demand for tertiary education in the country.
List of Newly Approved Private Universities:
University Name | Location | Proprietor |
|---|---|---|
New City University | Ayetoro, Ogun State | New City Educational Services Ltd. |
University of Fortune | Igbotako, Ondo State | Fortune Education Holdings Ltd. |
Eranova University | Mabushi, FCT | Eranova Educational Services Ltd. |
Prime University | FCT | Prime Educational Services Ltd. |
El-Amin University | Minna, Niger State | El-Amin Foundation |
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies | Kaduna State | Petroleum and Energy Studies Ltd. |
Jewel University | Gombe, Gombe State | Jewel Educational Services Ltd. |
Nigerian University of Technology and Management | Lagos State | Nigerian University of Technology and Management Foundation |
Al-Muhibbah Open University | FCT | Al-Muhibbah Foundation |
Al-Bayan University | Kogi State | Al-Bayan Foundation |
Miva Open University | FCT | Miva Educational Services Ltd. |
These universities are expected to commence academic activities soon, following the fulfillment of necessary accreditation requirements by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The establishment of these institutions underscores the government’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and fostering academic excellence in Nigeria.
For more information on these universities and their admission processes, prospective students and stakeholders are advised to visit the official websites of the respective institutions or contact the NUC.