18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses inNigeria28) Concept College/<strong>Universities</strong> (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State35) Open International University, Akure36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.42) Temple University, Abuja43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.44) <strong>National</strong> University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing furtherinvestigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute theproprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.1) <strong>National</strong> University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.5) West Coast University, Umuahia.6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli UniversityPage16
For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any ofthese illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from thesesources 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 necessaryaction.* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIEEXECUTIVE SECRETARY,NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,ANNOUNCER“VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY”A TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMEThe Voyage of Discovery is an NUC-sponsored television documentary programme forNigerian <strong>Universities</strong> to celebrate outstanding researchers, showcase their findings andpromote their linkage with the industry.The programme is aired every Tuesday on:(a)(b)African Independent Television (AIT) - 4:30 - 5.00 pmNigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Mondays - 1.30 - 2.00 pmThe current running episodes are on:THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DOCTORAL THESES AWARD SCHEME, THENIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS AWARD ANDRESEARCHES AND INNOVATIONS OF COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, OGUNSTATE.Page17