National Universities Commission Releases List of Accredited...

--- Latest Development: Nigeria Now Has 313 Accredited Universities The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially recognized the Taraba State University of Tropical Agriculture, Science, Technology and Climate Action, Gembu, bringing the total number of universities in Nigeria to 313 . The certificate of recognition was presented in Abuja by NUC Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, to Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas . Ribadu emphasized that the recognition does not automatically translate to approval to commence academic activities — the commission must first conduct a resource verification exercise to confirm the institution has the requisite personnel and physical facilities . "Recognition is not the same as approval to begin academic programmes. Before students can be admitted, the Commission must conduct resource verification to confirm that the required human and material resources are in place." — Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, NUC Executive Secretary --- Breakdown of Accredited Universities in Nigeria Category Number Federal Universities 45–60 State Universities 54 Private Universities 99 Total 313 --- List of NUC-Accredited State Universities (2026) Here are the NUC-accredited state universities in Nigeria as of 2026 : S/N State University 1 Abia State University, Uturu 2 Adamawa State University, Mubi 3 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba 4 Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo 5 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 6 Anambra State University of Science & Technology, Uli 7 Bauchi State University, Gadau 8 Benue State University, Makurdi 9 Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu 10 Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar 11 Delta State University, Abraka 12 Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 13 Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 14 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 15 Gombe State University, Gombe 16 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai 17 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni 18 Imo State University, Owerri 19 Jigawa State University 20 Kaduna State University, Kaduna 21 Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil 22 Kebbi State University, Kebbi 23 Kogi State University, Anyigba 24 Kwara State University, Ilorin 25 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 26 Lagos State University, Ojo 27 Nasarawa State University, Keffi 28 Niger Delta University, Yenagoa 29 Northwest University, Kano 30 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 31 Ondo State University of Science & Technology, Okitipupa 32 Osun State University, Oshogbo 33 Plateau State University, Bokkos 34 Rivers State University of Science & Technology 35 Sokoto State University, Sokoto 36 Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode 37 Taraba State University, Jalingo 38 Technical University, Ibadan 39 Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina --- Examples of Accredited Federal Universities · University of Ibadan (UI) · University of Lagos (UNILAG) · Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) · Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria · University of Benin (UNIBEN) · University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) · Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) · Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) · Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) · Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) --- Examples of Accredited Private Universities · Covenant University, Ota · Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo · Madonna University, Okija · Bowen University, Iwo · Redeemer's University, Ede · Landmark University, Omu-Aran · Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja · Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti --- NUC-Approved Universities for Online Degree Programmes The NUC has approved 29 universities to run online degree programmes through distance learning, allowing students to earn a BSc degree from home : · University of Ibadan · University of Lagos · Obafemi Awolowo University · University of Nigeria, Nsukka · University of Benin · University of Port Harcourt · University of Calabar · Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria · Lagos State University · Covenant University · Babcock University · Afe Babalola University · Nile University of Nigeria · Federal University of Technology, Akure · Federal University of Technology, Minna [and others listed in source] --- ⚠️ Important Notes Recognition ≠ Academic Approval NUC recognition does not mean a university can immediately admit students. The commission must conduct resource verification to confirm adequate personnel and physical facilities before academic activities can commence . Always Verify The complete and official list of all accredited universities is maintained by the NUC. Candidates are strongly advised to verify the status of any institution directly through the NUC official website or by contacting the commission . Foreign Universities The NUC has also published a list of foreign universities accredited to admit Nigerian students, including institutions in Benin, Ghana, and Togo . --- 📌 Editor's Note: This article is based on official NUC announcements and accredited lists as of July 2026. Always verify critical information on the official NUC website.

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