PROGRAMMES WITH DENIED ACCREDITATION STATUS IN THE NIGERIAN

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

The National Universities Commission, in line with its statutory mandate, have conducted accreditation
exercises of the Nigerian University System since 1990. The most recent exercises were held in 2007 and
2008. A list of programmes which earned DENIED Accreditation Status in these, and previous exercises
which have not been revisited, are herewith listed.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), prospective candidates and the general public are
hereby notified of the DENIED accreditation status of these programmes and also the cessation of
admission into the affected programmes with effect !Tom the 2008/2009, and 2009/20 10 admission exercise
respectively.

(I) Abia State University

i) Education Library 2002
Studies/lgbo ii) 2002
English/Social Studies 2002
iii) Education
iv) Government
(2) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
i) Ecology
ii) Applied Geology
iii) Physics Electronics 2007
iv) Engineering Physics 2007
(3) Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoka
i) Accounting
ii) Social Science Education (Economics,
Political Science, Geography and Social 2007
(4) Ahmadu Studies)
Bello University, Zaria
i) Land Surveying
ii) Quantity Surveying 2006
(5) Bingham University
i) English Language
ii) Computer Science 2008
(6) Caritas University
i) Architecture
ii) Urban and Regional Planning
iii) Biochemistry
vi) Industrial Chemistry 2007
(7) Delta State University, Abraka
i Agriculture
ii) Fisheries
(11) Nassarawa iii) Forestry and Wildlife 2007
State University,
Keffi iv) Biochemistry 2007
i) (8) Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Computer Science
2007 i) Dental Technology
ii) Physiotherapeutic Technology
(12) Nnamdi iii) Optical Technology 2006
Azikwe University,
Awka (9) Federal University of Technology, Vola
i) Medical i) Banking and Finance
Radiography and
Radiological (10) Lead City University
Science 2008 i) Economics 2007
ii) International Relations 2007
(13) Redeemers iii) Mass Communication and Media Technology
University
i) Statistics 2007
2007
(14) Rivers State
University
i) Computer Engineering 2005
ii) Architecture 2005
iii) Land Surveying 2005
(15) University of Abuja 2008 2008
i) Master of Business Administration (MBA) ii) Environmental Education
(16) University of Ado-Ekiti
i) African Traditional Religion 2005
ii) Religious Studies 2005
iii) Law 2007
iv) History and International Relations 2008
(17) University of Benin
Education Geography and Regional Planning 2008
(Adult Education geography and Regional Planning)
ii) Education/Economics 2008
iii) Anatomy 2008
iv) Mass Communication 2008
(18) University of Jos
i) African Traditional Religion 2000
ii) English/Linguistics 2007
iii) French/Linguistics 2007

(19) University of Lagos

i) Radiography 2008
ii) Education Economics 2008
iii) Business Studies 2008
iv) Technical Education 2008
v) Home Economics 2008
(20) University of Maiduguri
i) Electrical/Electronics Engineering 2007
ii) Political Science 2007
iii) Economics 2007
iv) Creative Arts 2008
v) Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) 2008
(21) University of Mkar
i) Banking and Finance 2008
In line with the provisions of the Accreditation Manual, the embargo on admissions into these programmes will
be lifted when they are re-evaluated by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and have attained
acceptable accreditation status.
The affected universities are hereby advised not to advertise or admit students into the DENIED programmes as
defaulting Universities will be sanctioned appropriately. For the avoidance of doubt, no candidate should
patronize any of the denied programmes in any of the universities listed above.
SIGNED
MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

List of Universities Operating Illegally in Nigeria*

The National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to the general public,
especially parents and prospective undergraduates that the under-listed "Universities" have
not been licensed by the Federal Government and are, therefore, operating illegally in
violation of Education (National Minimum Standards etc) Act CAP E3 Law of the
Federation of Nigeria 2004. The "Universities" are:

National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nassarawa State or any of its other campuses
North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses
Christians of Charity American University of Sci. & Tech, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of
its other campuses
Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State or any of its other campuses.
Saint Clements University, along Ado-Ekiti, Iyin, Ekiti State or any of its other campuses.
Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu or any of its other campuses.
Atlantic Intercontinental University
, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses
Metro University
, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja or any of its other campuses
Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State or any of its other campuses
 University of Industry , Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other
campuses in Nigerian
Blacksmith University , Awka or any of its other campuses
Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
Royal University Izhia , P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other
campuses
Houdegbe North American University or any of its other campuses in Nigeria
Atlanta University, Ayingba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses
Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
United Nigeria University College, Okija , Anambra State or any of its other
campuses.
Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
Samuel Ahmadu University , Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses
.
UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
Saint Augustines University of Technology,,Jos Plateau State or any of its other
campuses
Open International University, Akure or any of its other campuses.
The International University, Missouri, USA operating anywhere in Nigeria
Collumbus University , UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
Pebbles University , UK operating anywhere in Nigeria'
Aston University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria .
Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria .
West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
APA University,Utonkon, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
mc Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus
West Coast University , Umuahia or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
Middle Belt University , Otukpo or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
Westlan Universit y, Esie, K wara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
Atlas University, 1kot-Udoso Oku, Uyo Akwa-Ibom State or any of its campuses in
Nigeria.
Concept CollegelUniversities (London) I10rin or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
Nigeria Turkish Nile University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
Kings Ambassadors University, Kaduna State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
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 recognized for the purposes of
NYSC, employment, and further studies. The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their
further neces sary action.

PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIE

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,
ANNOUNCER