NUC PUBLISHES NAMES OF ILLEGAL VARSITIES IN NIGERIA

The National Universities Commission, NUC, yesterday disclosed that no fewer than 50 illegal degree-awarding institutions are currently operating across the country.

A report on the website of the university regulatory agency, signed by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Julius Okojie, warned the public, especially parents and prospective undergraduates to beware of the illegal institutions so as not to fall prey to their activities.

The commission said the affected institutions, which it described as ‘Degree Mills’ were never licensed by the Federal Government and consequently closed down for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

The institutions, according to the commission, include the University of Accountancy and Management Studies; Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State; University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos; University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria; Blacksmith University, Awka; Royal University, Izhia, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State; Cool Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State; Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo.

Also on the list are United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State; United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State; Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi; UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State; Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State; International University, Missouri, USA, Kano; Lagos Study Centres; Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.

Others include Lobi Business School Makurdi; West African Christian University; Bolta University College, Aba; JBC Seminary Inc; Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State and St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria and so forth.

Others include National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State; Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State; Concept College -Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria; EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja, Lagos Study Centre; Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja; Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja; Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State; Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State; Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria; Atlantic Intercontinenta¬l University, Okija; Open International University, Akure; Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo; Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State; Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja; Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State; Olympic University, Nsukka; Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja; Temple University, Abuja and Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

Others are University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway; University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria; Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria and African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

The commission warned that whoever patronised any of the institution did so at his or her own risk.

Source: National Mirror