Nigerian university body lists Illegal degree awarding institutions

ABUJA National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria announced that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
The “Universities” are List of Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions Operating in Nigeria.

The “Universities” are:
1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses.
6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses.
8) Cool Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses.
9) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
10) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
11) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
12) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
13) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
14) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other campuses.
15) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
16) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
17) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
18) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
21) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
22) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
23) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
24) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus.
25) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
27) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
28) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
29) Concept College/­Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria
30) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
31) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
32) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
33) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
34) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
35) Atlantic Intercontinenta­l University, Okija, Anambra State.
36) Open International University, Akure.
37) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo.
38) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State.
39) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja.
40) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State.
41) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State.
42) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
43) Temple University, Abuja.
44) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
45) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
46) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan. Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
47) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
48) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
49) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic. operating anywhere in Nigeria.

In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.
1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State
3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.
5) West Coast University, Umuahia.
6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.
8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University
For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further necessary action.

Nigerian, S African leaders meet on security matters

ABUJA South African President Jacob Zuma visited Nigeria on Tuesday and held talks with President Goodluck Jonathan on security issues facing the continent, Zuma said after the meeting.
Details of the talks were not made public. Zuma, in brief comments to journalists, said only that the meeting touched on "difficulties in a number of countries".
   "We believe that, between Nigeria and South Africa, it is important to align and harmonise our thinking on matters that will need countries on the continent to take specific decisions," he said.
   "Some of the issues raised are issues of security of the continent. As you know, there has been some difficulties in a number of countries. We touched on those issues."
   African nations have deployed troops in Mali as part of the effort to drive out Islamists who had taken control of the country's north.
   South Africa also saw 13 of its soldiers killed last month in clashes with rebels seizing power in the Central African Republic.
   Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, and South Africa, the continent's biggest economy, have long been engaged in a brotherly rivalry, with diplomatic disputes occasionally breaking out.
   Jonathan is due to visit South Africa on May 6-7. Zuma also visited Algeria this week before his one-day trip to Nigeria.

South African President Jacob Zuma visited Nigeria on Tuesday and held talks with President Goodluck Jonathan on security issues facing the continent, Zuma said after the meeting.

Nigerian ambassador-designate receives warm welcome in Doha

DOHA NIGERIA’S Ambassador-designate to Qatar HE Shuaibu Adamu Ahmed arrived in Doha on Thursday.


He was accompanied by Head of Chancery at the Nigerian embassy in the UAE Abdulkadir Maccido.

President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Qatar OJ Millar led NIDO executives and members of the Nigerian community to receive the ambassador-designate on arrival at the Doha International Airport.

Speaking on arrival Shuaibu said, “I have just arrived as the first resident ambassador of Nigeria to Qatar. As we all know the important role Qatar is playing in the world, both economically and politically, Nigeria felt it is quite strategic that it establishes a full resident diplomatic mission here.” He added, “Previously, the Nigerian mission in the UAE was covering Qatar but because of the greater importance of Qatar, Nigeria believes that there should be a resident ambassador in Qatar. We hope in the next few days, we will get the mission running by getting the chancery and all other formalities we need to do.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar has received us and they have assured us that they would provide all the necessary support to get the mission established within the shortest possible period of time.” Expressing his joy over the numbers of Nigerians that welcomed him at the airport, the envoy said, “I am grateful to Nigerians in Doha for this warm reception. It is a big surprise that members of Nigerian community here have gathered in large number at the airport today to welcome us. I want to assure you that we are here now and we are ready to promote the image of Nigeria.

In the next few days, I hope that Nigerians in Qatar will continue to provide us with necessary support to get the mission going.” On his perception of Nigerians in Qatar, Shuaibu said, “Nigerian Ambassador to the UAE Ibrahin Auwalu has given me assurance that Nigerians in Qatar are law abiding. Also, the chief of protocol, who received me on arrival, shared similar views.

He also told me that the Qatari government is proud that Nigerians are law abiding and they don’t have any problem with them.” The new ambassador is to present his credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the coming days and meet members of the Nigerian community as well.