NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION [NUC] LISTS OUT 41 ILLEGAL UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has unveiled the identities of the illegal “universities” with known addresses operating in the country. The commission disclosed this yesterday at the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) headquarters during a joint press conference on the activities of the operators of the illegal “universities” across the country. 

According to a release signed by the NUC deputy director (legal), Moses Awe, and made available to LEADERSHIP, 41 illegal universities have so far been identified with fixed addresses and have been published on NUC website. 

Meanwhile, the ICPC also disclosed at the briefing that it had commenced a nationwide joint operation with security operatives, beginning yesterday, to close down the premises of the 41 identified illegal “universities”, with the aim of seizing their properties, making arrest of operators and prosecuting the culprits. 

The culprits were allegedly either using a fake name or illegally operating a satellite campus in the name ofan approved and known institution. 

List Of Illegal Universities In Nigeria With Known Addresses 
1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies | 41, Ikorodu Road, Jibowu,Yaba, Lagos. 

2. Concept College London CITEC Villa Junction, Gwarinpa, Abuja. 

3. Imo State University (Illegal Study & Degree-awarding Centre) Garki Primary School Behind UTC, Area 10, Abuja. 

4. Logos Institute (Illegally affiliated Olabisi Onabanjo University) 9, African Church Road, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos. Director: Pastor Femi Majekodunmi 

5.Open University of Nigeria C/o Notitia Tutorial Centre, No. 5, Dar-es Salem Crescent, Wuse II Abuja Coordinator: Larry James 

6. Mr. David Lornem New Idea Management Consultants & Open Learning Network, 18/19 Ahmadu Bello Way, NNDC Building Kaduna. 

7. Imo State University (Illegal Satellite Campus) Lucia Group of Schools Ibusa Road, Asaba. 

8. Temple University Orozo, Abuja. (Proprietors are already facing trial at Karu Magistrate Court) 

9. Volta University College No. 13, Okehie Street, Aba. 

10. Abia State University (Illegal Study Centre) International Secondary School, Aba. 

11. Triumphal University, Omugbo town, Orumba North LGA, Anambra. 

12. Rockville University Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State. 

13. Royal University Izhia, Abakaliki. 

14. University of Caribbean | 22, Agbarho Street, Idi Iroko, opp Govt. College, Ikorodu, Lagos. 

15. Irish University Business School London (Anchor: Lobi Business School) 20, Old Otukpo Road, Makurdi. 

16. University of Education Winneba Ghana a) 39A Ayilara Street, Ojuelegba, Lagos. b) Federal College of Education (Tech) Awka. c) Royal Star College, Lawanson, Surulere – Lagos. 

17. Irish University Business School Doseg International College, Akin Mateola Street, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. 

18. Christ Message International University, 174/178, Okota Road, Isolo, Lagos. 

19. University of Nigeria (Illegal study centre) a) Ansar-Udeen Grammar School, Randle Avenue, Surulere, Lagos. 

20. University of Ibadan (Illegal Campus) Agent: Quality Merchandise Associates 5, Emmaneul Kolawole Street, Somolu, Lagos. Lecture centres: i) Bright Future College Somolu, Lagos. 

21. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Illegal Campuses) | Agent: Quality Merchandise Associates Lecture centres: 
i) Bright Future College Somolu, Lagos. 
ii) St. Margaret, Comprehensive College, Agboju, Lagos 
iii) Victory College, Abule Onigagbo, Ikeja. 
iv) Topmost Collge, 3 Ikorodu Road, Maryland, Lagos. 

22. North Central University KM4, Otukpo – Adoka Road, Otukpo, Benue State. 

23. University of Applied Management, Germany | Agent: Dr. Martins Gyambrah Cambridge College of Arts and Science, 6, Ikole Street, off Gimbiya street, Area 11, Abuja. 

24. Luminar International Centre for Health and Alternative Medicine 
a) 16 Nkwubor Road, Enugu. 
b) Ekpuinto Mgbowo Autonomous Community, Awgu, Enugu State. 

25. Houdegbe North America University Pioneer School of Management, Airport Road, Kano. | Agent: Mr. Jibril – 07040044859 

26. The International Universities (TIU) Missouri Pioneer School of Management, Airport Road, Kano. | Agent: Mr. Jibril – 07040044859 

27. Pilgrims University 5/7 Okpu Umuobo Road Opp. Union Bank, Umungasi, Aba. 07082801611 

28. EC Council University No. 5, Babatola Drive, Off Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja. CEO: Tim Akano – 017901013. 

29. Atlas University Agent: Southland College of Tech 50, Zik Avenue, Uwani, Enugu. 08086673378. 

30. Halifax Gateway University 20, Aranle Street, Surulere, Lagos. 

31. Urban University College of Nigeria 88, Afikpo Road, Abakaliki. 

32. Christ Alive Christian Seminary & University No. 48, Kenneth Street, Agbani Road, Enugu. 

33. Atlanta International University i/c Best Choirce Consult Ltd., 21, Aguta Road, Opp. CKC Okija. 

34. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology No. 2, Oshimili Street, 3rd Floor, Off old Enugu Road, Nkpor. 

35. Atlanta Univeristy CMML Secondary School, Ayagba, Kogi State. 

36. Samuel Ahmadu University C/o Govt. Sec. School, Makurdi. 

37. Atlas University Uko Eshet Street, Ikot Usoso, Oku – Uyo. 

38. Concept College London No. 15 Abdul’Azeez Atta RoadOpposite B Division, Surulere, Ilorin. 

39. Royal Institute of Continuing Education (Illegally running degree of AAU, Akungba Akoko) 70, Station Road, Osogbo, Osun State. Lecture Centres: 
a) Old Children Boarding School, Osogbo. 
b) Fakunle Grammar School, Osogbo. 

40. Federal College of Complementary & Alternative Medicine of Nigeria No. 4, Bujumbura Street, Off Libreville Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja. 

41. Richmond Open University Arochukwu, Abia State.