The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued provisional licences to 11 new private universities in Nigeria. The newly approved institutions are expected to enhance access to tertiary education and promote healthy competition in the country’s academic landscape.
The universities include City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State; University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State; Eranova University, Mabushi, FCT; Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annexe; Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State; Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom; Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara; Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun; Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo; Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos; and Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, emphasised the importance of aligning academic programmes with national priorities, particularly in STEM education. “We are therefore charging all private universities, especially the new entrants here today, to align with our national priorities of expansive STEM education,” he stated. “What Nigeria needs now are programme solvers, graduates with life skills that can power industries, build infrastructures, and improve the lives of engineers.”
The minister also stressed the need for collaboration among universities, both locally and internationally, to enhance resources, credibility, and programme diversity. “The future of higher education is collaborative,” he said, encouraging private universities to form strategic alliances and share best practices. “I challenge private universities to form strategic alliances among themselves, share best practices, and even consider majors where feasible.”
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, congratulated the new universities, stating that the event marked significant progress in improving access to tertiary education. “These represent a significant extension of our universities’ carrying capacities and promote healthy competition and the development of Nigeria,” she said, urging them to uphold academic integrity.
NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, congratulated the promoters of the new universities, noting that private institutions play a vital role in complementing existing ones. He urged the universities to adhere to NUC regulations and deploy necessary resources for commencement. “Each of the new universities has been attached to an already established institution for mentorship,” he added.
Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, advised the institutions to exercise integrity and sincerity, saying, “Not imposing religious beliefs on candidates.”
As the new universities begin their journey, they are expected to uphold academic integrity, prioritise research, and extend their reach beyond local boundaries to global relevance. With 159 private universities now in existence, the Nigerian academic landscape is poised for significant growth and development.
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