Full List of Blacklisted Foreign Universities in Nigeria
It becomes absolutely crucial to have a clear understanding of which foreign universities are accredited and recognized by the Nigerian government, and which are not. In this article, we will throw light on the comprehensive list of foreign universities that are currently blacklisted in Nigeria.
The Federal Ministry of Education in the Federal Government announced on Tuesday that they are suspending the assessment and certification of degrees from Benin Republic and Togo. The decision comes as a result of an undercover investigation conducted by a Nigerian newspaper, which revealed the operations of a diploma mill in Cotonou, a significant city in Benin Republic.
The investigative report revealed that the undercover journalist earned a degree from the University of Cotonou in six weeks and took part in the required one-year scheme organized by the National Youth Service Corps. Analysis from the National Universities Commission's website indicated a list of foreign universities prohibited by the NUC, as highlighted by The PUNCH. The commission also cautioned Nigerians against registering in such Universities.
These universities are as follows:
1. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
2. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
3. The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
4. Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
5. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
6. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
7. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
8. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
9. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
10. EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
11. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
12. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
13. Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
14. University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
15. Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
16. African University Cooperative Development, Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
17. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre.
18. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos.
