Federal Published: 2026-02-17 • By Emmanuel Iweh

NUC Expands Higher Education Landscape with 33 New Universities

"Nigeria's university system has grown to 309 institutions following new approvals."

The NUC has approved 33 new universities, including federal, state, and private institutions, to meet the rising demand for tertiary education across the country.

Official Source Reference: https://businessday.ng

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