Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved provisional licenses for 11 new private universities.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Murufu Olatunji Alausa, announced this in Abuja, noting that many of the applications had been pending for over three and a half years.
He explained that the approval aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to expanding human capital development.
The President directed the Ministry to promptly review the applications and take necessary actions.
The universities receiving approval include New City University in Ayetoro, Ogun State; University of Fortune in Igbotako, Ondo State; Eranova University in Mabushi, Abuja; and Minaret University in Ikirun, Osun Annex.
Additionally, Abubakar Toyin University in Oke-Agba, Kwara State; Southern Atlantic University in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State; Lens University in Ilemona, Kwara State; and Monarch University in Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State are also included.
The list continues with Tonnie Iredia University of Communication in Benin City; Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management in Lagos; and Kevin Eze University in Mgbowo, Enugu State.
The Minister also mentioned that the government has implemented a moratorium on all new universities, which will only be lifted for those meeting the National University Commission’s legal requirements.
The approval of the eleven private universities brings the total of private universities in the country to one hundred and sixty.
Bello Wakili
