President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted approval for the establishment of 11 new private universities across Nigeria. This decision was made during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, March 3, 2025.
The approval aims to expand access to quality higher education and support the growing demand for university admissions in the country.
FULL LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES
- New City University, Ayetoro Ogun State
- University of Fortune, igbotako, Ondo State
- Eranova University, Mabushi
- Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex
- 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
- Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos
- Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State
(Specific names of the approved universities will be updated once officially released.)
Expanding Higher Education in Nigeria
The approval of these institutions aligns with the government’s commitment to improving education and creating more opportunities for Nigerian students. With the increasing number of university applicants each year, the introduction of new private universities is expected to ease admission bottlenecks and enhance academic excellence.
More details on the universities and their specializations will be provided soon.
