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

Private Universities Record Significant Growth

"Private institutions now represent over 50% of total Nigerian universities."

With the approval of 20 new private universities in 2025, private ownership now accounts for more than half of the 309 universities in Nigeria, reflecting the shifting landscape of tertiary education.

Official Source Reference: https://nuc.edu.ng

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