Abuja, Nigeria – March 4, 2025 – In a major move to expand access to quality education, the Federal Government of Nigeria has granted approval for 11 new private universities, offering fresh opportunities for students seeking admission into higher institutions. The announcement was made following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.
The newly approved universities, which have successfully met the rigorous 13-step accreditation process by the National Universities Commission (NUC), are expected to enhance Nigeria’s higher education system by providing more admission slots and improving academic standards.
Full List of the 11 Newly Approved Universities
- New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State
- University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State
- Eranova University, Mabushi, Abuja
- Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State
- 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, Edo State
- Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State
- Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State
Relief for Students as More Admission Spaces Open
With over 1.6 million candidates registering for the 2025 JAMB UTME, the approval of these new universities brings a sigh of relief for many students facing intense competition for limited admission spaces in existing institutions. The move is expected to reduce the yearly admission crisis where thousands of qualified candidates are unable to secure university placements.
No More New Private Universities – FG Imposes Moratorium
However, in a surprising turn, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, also announced that the Federal Government has placed a moratorium on new private universities, meaning no further applications will be considered for now. Only institutions that had already reached the final stages of approval before this decision will be processed.
Dr. Alausa reassured Nigerians that President Tinubu’s administration remains committed to expanding higher education and ensuring that newly approved institutions meet global academic standards.
What This Means for Nigeria’s Education Sector
The approval of these 11 universities signals a renewed focus on improving access to tertiary education, creating new employment opportunities for academic professionals, and fostering healthy competition among universities to deliver world-class learning experiences.
Education stakeholders and parents have welcomed the development, urging the government to ensure proper regulation so that these new institutions maintain high academic and infrastructural standards.
With the 2025 UTME approaching, students across Nigeria now have more options for university admission, sparking hope for a brighter future in education.
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