Tinubu approves licenses for 11 new private universities in Nigeria

February 04, 2025

By Adedoja Adesoji

President Bola Tinubu has granted provisional licenses to 11 new private universities in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in his administration’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities across the country.

The approvals were granted during the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Monday, March 3, 2025.

The newly approved private universities are:

1. New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State
2. University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State
3. Eranova University, Mabushi, Abuja
4. Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State
5. Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State
6. Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
7. Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State
8. Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State
9. Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo State
10. Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State
11. Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State

These new universities bring the total number of private universities in Nigeria to 159, up from 148.

The approvals are part of President Tinubu’s commitment to advancing educational opportunities and expanding infrastructure across the nation.