published on June 14, 2024 in celeb

2022 Updated: Full List of Accredited Federal, State, Private Universities in Nigeria

The federal government, through the National Universities Commission (NUC), has released the updated list of accredited or approved federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria.

The updated 2022 list is contained in the NUC’s bulletin released on Monday, September 12 and sighted by Legit.ng.

How many universities are in Nigeria?

According to the latest NUC list, Nigeria now has 219 accredited universities, as opposed to 198 the country had as of October 2021.

That is, between October 2021 and September 22, the NUC has accredited 21 more universities.

PAY ATTENTION: Share your outstanding story with our editors! Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng!

Federal universities in Nigeria

The NUC’s list indicates that the total number of federal universities, that is, the university under the federal government's control, is 49.

List of federal universities in Nigeria

University of Ibadan, Ibadan

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

University of Lagos, Lagos

University of Benin, Benin City

Bayero University, Kano

University of Calabar, Calabar

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

University of Jos, Jos

See the full list below:

State universities in Nigeria

Nigeria currently has 59 state universities, the latest NUC list shows. State universities are those created by state governments and are governed by them.

As of October 2021, Nigeria had 54 state universities. This means that five more state universities have been created.

List of state universities in Nigeria

Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

Abia State University, Uturu

Enugu State University of Science & Tech, Enugu

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti)

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 1990

Imo State University, Owerri

Benue State University, Makurdi

See the full list below:

Private universities in Nigeria

As the name implies, private universities are owned by private individuals or groups. The NUC’s latest list shows Nigeria has 111 private universities.

In October 2021, the number was 99. This implies that 12 more private universities have since been established and accredited.

List of private universities in Nigeria

Babcock University, IlishanRemo, Ogun State

Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State

Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State

Bowen University, Iwo, Ogun State

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State

Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State

Pan-Atlantic University, LekkiExpress Way, Lagos State

American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State

Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan, Oyo State

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State

See the full list below:

ASUU strike will end when more private universities are established, says Imumolen

Meanwhile, Accord Party presidential candidate Professor Christopher Imumolen has called on the Nigerian authorities to reduce the stiffness surrounding the regulation of the crucial sector to allow private players to inject excellence.