President Bola Tinubu has granted provisional licenses to 11 new private universities in Nigeria.
This decision was announced during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House in Abuja on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Key Details:
- New Universities: The newly approved institutions include:
- New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State
- University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State
- Eranova University, Mabushi, FCT
- Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State
- Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State
- Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State
- Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State
- Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo State
- Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State
- Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State
- Objective: The approval of these universities is part of President Tinubu’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and infrastructure in Nigeria. The move aims to address the growing demand for higher education and improve the quality of education in the country.
This development is expected to enhance the educational landscape in Nigeria, providing more options for students and contributing to the overall growth of the nation’s education sector.
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