The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Wednesday approved the establishment of 11 new private universities across Nigeria, bringing the total number of licensed private universities in the country to 159.
This fresh approval comes despite an earlier suspension by the Federal Government on the issuance of licences to new private universities.
However, the government had clarified that applications already in advanced stages would still be considered, provided they met the necessary standards.
The newly approved universities are located in different parts of the country.
They include:
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- New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State.
- University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State.
- Eranova University, Mabushi, Federal Capital Territory.
- Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State (Annexe).
- Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State.
- Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
- Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State.
- Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State.
- Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo State.
- Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos
- Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State.
Ezinwanne Onwuka, senior staff reporter and columnist with WAP is a Nigerian-based writer and content developer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her interests include reading, writing, researching and graphic designing.
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