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Campus News2 min read2026-04-22

Nigeria Welcomes 20 New Private Universities

New Universities Approved The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted provisional licenses to 20 newly established private universities across Nigeria. This significant expansion in the nation's tertiary educ...

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Azeez

22 Apr 2026

Nigeria Welcomes 20 New Private Universities
Key takeaways
  • New Universities Approved The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted provisional licenses to 20 newly established private universities across Nigeria.
  • This significant expansion in the nation's tertiary education sector was formalized on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Abuja, where the universities received their accreditation from the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.
  • With these new approvals, Nigeria's number of accredited private universities now stands at 99.

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