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National Universities Commission (NUC) Releases Full List of Accredited Universities – 2026 Update Published: July 2026 | Source: CampusAI News --- Overview The National Universities Commission (NUC) has published its comprehensive list of accredited universities in Nigeria for the 2026 academic session. This list includes federal, state, and private universities that have met the commission's standards for quality education . As of the latest update, Nigeria has over 313 accredited universities, comprising: · 60+ Federal Universities · 63 State Universities · 99+ Private Universities --- 📌 Recent Programme Accreditations (2025–2026) Miva Open University Secures Full Accreditation Miva Open University has received full NUC accreditation for 12 of its programmes, following an accreditation exercise conducted from October 15 to November 14, 2025. The outcome was confirmed in a formal letter from the NUC dated April 7, 2026 . Accredited Programmes: · BNSc Nursing · BSc Public Health · BSc Accounting · BSc Business Management · BSc Economics · BSc Public Policy & Administration · BSc Computer Science · BSc Cybersecurity · BSc Data Science · BSc Software Engineering · Master of Business Administration (MBA) · Master of Public Administration (MPA) During the assessment, NUC accreditation teams reviewed the university's academic structure, course content, teaching approach, and faculty qualifications. All programmes were found to be consistent with the NUC's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) framework . Other Notable Accreditations Institution Programmes Accredited Year Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI) Business Administration, Criminology, Education courses, and more 2025–2026 KolaDaisi University, Ibadan Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology 2025–2026 Ajayi Crowther University Nursing, Law, Mathematics, and several other courses 2025–2026 Full accreditation is valid for five years, with all programmes retaining their status until the next review cycle. --- 🏫 List of NUC-Accredited State Universities (2026) Here are the 63 state universities currently accredited by the NUC : S/N State University 1 Abia State University, Uturu 2 Adamawa State University, Mubi 3 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba 4 Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden 5 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 6 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli 7 Bauchi State University, Gadau 8 Benue State University, Makurdi 9 Yobe State University, Damaturu 10 Cross River State University of 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, Port Harcourt 18 Imo State University, Owerri 19 Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa 20 Kaduna State University, Kaduna 21 Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil 22 Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 23 Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba 24 Kwara State University, Ilorin 25 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 26 Lagos State University, Ojo 27 Niger Delta University, Yenagoa 28 Nasarawa State University, Keffi 29 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 30 Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa 31 Osun State University, Osogbo 32 Plateau State University, Bokkos 33 Rivers State University, Port Harcourt 34 Sokoto State University, Sokoto 35 Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode 36 Taraba State University, Jalingo 37 Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina 38 Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano 39 First Technical University, Ibadan 40 Ondo State University of Medical Sciences 41 Edo State University, Uzairue 42 Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo 43 University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa 44 Bornu State University, Maiduguri 45 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta 46 Gombe State University of Science and Technology 47 Zamfara State University 48 Bayelsa Medical University 49 University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo 50 Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi 51 University of Delta, Agbor 52 Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro 53 Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba 54 Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere 55 Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin 56 Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu 57 Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto 58 State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu 59 University of Ilesa, Osun State 60 Emanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo 61 Sa'adatu Rimi University of Education, Kano 62 Kogi State University, Kabba 63 AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna, Niger --- 🏛️ Examples of NUC-Accredited Federal Universities Nigeria has over 60 federal universities accredited by the NUC : · University of Ibadan (UI) · University of Lagos (UNILAG) · Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife · Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria · University of Benin (UNIBEN) · University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) · University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) · Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) · Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) · Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) · Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) · Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) · University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) · University of Calabar (UNICAL) · University of Jos (UNIJOS) [Full list available in citation:6] --- 🏫 Examples of NUC-Accredited Private Universities Nigeria has over 99 private universities accredited by the NUC : · 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 · American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola · Baze University, Abuja · Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos · Igbinedion University, Okada · Lead City University, Ibadan [Full list available in citation:6] --- 🎓 Universities Approved for Online Degree Programmes The NUC has approved 29 conventional universities to run online degree programmes through distance learning, allowing students to earn their BSc degree from home . List of Approved Universities: S/N University 1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan 2 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 3 University of Lagos, Akoka 4 University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 5 Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 6 University of Abuja, Abuja 7 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso 8 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 9 Lagos State University, Ojo 10 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji 11 University of Nigeria, Nsukka 12 Federal University of Technology, Minna 13 Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 14 University of Ilorin 15 Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti 16 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 17 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt 18 Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto 19 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani 20 University of Benin 21 University of Calabar 22 University of Port Harcourt 23 Igbinedion University, Okada 24 Mountain Top University 25 Federal University of Technology, Akure 26 Covenant University, Ota 27 Nasarawa State University, Keffi 28 Delta State University, Abraka 29 Nile University, Abuja Open Universities Approved by NUC In addition to conventional universities, the NUC has approved five Open Universities for distance learning : 1. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja 2. Miva Open University, Abuja (NUC-licensed and degree-awarding) 3. Iconic Open University, Sokoto 4. West Midland Open University, Ibadan 5. Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja --- 🌍 Foreign Universities Accredited by NUC (2026) The NUC maintains a list of foreign universities that are accredited to admit Nigerian students. This ensures that degrees obtained from these institutions are recognized for employment, further studies, and NYSC purposes in Nigeria . Accredited Foreign Universities in Benin Republic · Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologie (ESGT-Benin), Cotonou · IRGIB Africa University, Cotonou · University Institute of Benin Republic (IUB), Cotonou · Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCAO), Abomey-Calavi · Université Privée de l'Atlantique (UPA), Cotonou · Abomey-Calavi University, Cotonou · Parakou University, Parakou · Advanced School of Economics and Management, Cotonou · African University of Technology and Management, Cotonou · Benin University of Science and Technology, Cotonou · Catholic University Western Africa, Cotonou · College of Surveying and Mapping, Cotonou · Higher Institute of Vocational Education, Houdegbe · Houdegbe North American University (HNAUB), Cotonou · International Polytechnic University of Benin, Cotonou · Le Citoyen Polytechnic Institute, Cotonou · Pigier Benin, Cotonou · Protestant University of Western Africa, Port Novo · University Institute of Cotontou Accredited Foreign Universities in Ghana · Central University Ghana, Accra · Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra · Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi · University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast · University of Ghana (UG), Accra Accredited Foreign Universities in Togo · African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Lomé · Université de Lomé (UL), Lomé · Université des Lettres et des Sciences Humaines de Lomé (ULSHS), Lomé · Iheris University Togo Note: The NUC periodically reviews and updates this list. Prospective students should verify the accreditation status of any foreign institution on the NUC official website before applying . --- ⚠️ Important Warning: Withdrawal of Recognition for Midocean University The NUC has withdrawn recognition for academic qualifications awarded by Midocean University, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, following the institution's loss of recognition status by the UAE government . Key Points: · All certificates, diplomas, and degrees from Midocean University are no longer recognized in Nigeria · Qualifications from this institution are invalid for employment, further studies, credential evaluation, professional registration, or any other official purpose in Nigeria · The withdrawal followed a communication from the Federal Ministry of Education conveying the UAE government's notification 📌 Advice to Students: The NUC advises prospective students, parents, employers, educational institutions, professional bodies, and other stakeholders to verify the recognition status of foreign institutions and their academic programmes before seeking admission, accepting qualifications, or entering into academic collaborations . --- ✅ Quick Action Checklist for Students · ✅ Verify university accreditation on the NUC official website before applying · ✅ For foreign institutions, confirm NUC accreditation status to ensure your degree will be recognized in Nigeria · ✅ Check NYSC eligibility — only NUC-accredited institutions can produce graduates eligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme · ✅ For online degree programmes, confirm the university is on the NUC-approved list for distance learning · ✅ Beware of unaccredited "degree mills" — always verify through official channels --- 📌 Editor's Note: This article is based on official NUC announcements and verified sources as of July 2026. The number of accredited universities continues to grow as new institutions receive approval. Always verify critical information on the official NUC website or contact the commission directly.

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