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President Tinubu Approves Provisional Licenses for Eleven New Private Universities

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
March 3, 2025
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President Tinubu Approves Provisional Licenses for Eleven New Private Universities
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of eleven new private universities in Nigeria. This decision was made during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, March 3, 2025. The approval aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and infrastructure across the country.

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  • List of Newly Approved Universities and Their Locations
  • Federal Government’s Commitment to Educational Expansion
  • Recent Establishment of Federal Universities
  • Conclusion

List of Newly Approved Universities and Their Locations

The newly licensed private universities and their respective locations are:

  • New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State
  • University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State
  • Eranova University, Mabushi
  • Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex
  • Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State
  • Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
  • Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State
  • Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State
  • Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City
  • Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos
  • Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State

President Tinubu Approves Provisional Licenses for Eleven New Private Universities

Federal Government’s Commitment to Educational Expansion

This recent approval brings the total number of private universities in Nigeria to 149, contributing to a cumulative total of 274 universities nationwide, encompassing federal, state, and private institutions. The federal government’s ongoing support for private sector involvement in higher education aims to address the increasing demand for university placements and enhance the quality of tertiary education.

Recent Establishment of Federal Universities

In addition to the approval of private universities, President Tinubu has also signed bills establishing new federal universities. Notably, the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, have been established to address educational needs and drive research and innovation.

Conclusion

The approval of these eleven new private universities signifies a substantial step toward enhancing Nigeria’s educational landscape. By increasing the number of higher education institutions, the federal government aims to provide more opportunities for quality education, foster research and innovation, and contribute to the nation’s socio-economic development.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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