President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted provisional licences to 11 new private universities across Nigeria, a move aimed at expanding educational opportunities in the country.
The announcement was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) following Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting.
The newly approved universities are spread across various states, providing greater access to higher education for students in different regions.
The full list of the newly licensed institutions includes:
- New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State
- University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State
- Eranova University, Mabushi, Abuja
- 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
The approval comes as part of President Tinubu’s commitment to expanding the frontiers of educational opportunities and infrastructure in Nigeria.
His administration has placed a strong emphasis on improving the education sector as a key pillar for the nation’s development.
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This significant move is expected to address the increasing demand for university education in Nigeria, where public institutions are often over-subscribed and under-resourced.
The establishment of these new private universities is seen as a vital step in boosting educational capacity and ensuring more diverse options for students across the country.
In related news, Tinubu’s administration continues to work on reforms in various sectors, with education remaining a priority on the government’s agenda.
The establishment of these institutions marks a major development in Nigeria’s educational landscape and underscores the government’s efforts to enhance the nation’s human capital through accessible and quality education.
