Shocking:FG Ban 57 Universities, Sanctions Others, says the certificate will not be accepted anywhere in Nigeria....see the list

Firstclass newsline gathered that in its drive to rid the country of
illegal universities, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has
released a list of 57 illegal degree awarding institutions operating
in Nigeria and other campuses in the country.
The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie maintained that
certificates obtained from the institutions would not be accorded
recognition for the purpose of election, participation in the National
Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and other important functions.
The commission has also begin investigation of over eight other
illegal institutions, who are likely to face prosecution in court.
The ban by NUC is contained in the commission's bulletin.
According to the NUC, the illegal fees and charges on subscribers by
operators of the illegal institutions would also be recovered.
However, NUC Head of Media/Information, Ibrahim Yakassai said that
the commission has always devoted time to release names of
institutions operating illegally for the attention of the public for
purposes of taking caution.
The 57 illegal universities include University of Accountancy and
Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria; Christians of
Charity American University of Science and Technology Nkpor, Anambra
State or any of its campuses; University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or
any of its other campuses; University of Applied Sciences and
Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses
in Nigeria; Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its campuses; Volta
University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other
campuses in Nigeria; Royal University Izhia, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
or any of its other campuses and Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi
State or any of its other campuses.
Others include Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue
State or any of its other campuses; United Christian University,
Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses; United Nigeria
University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses;
Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other
campuses; UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other
campuses; Saint Augustine's University of Technology, Jos Plateau
State or any of its other campuses; The International University,
Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in
Nigeria; Columbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; Tiu
International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; Pebbles
University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; London External Studies
UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; Pilgrims University operating
anywhere in Nigeria; Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any
of its campuses in Nigeria; West African Christian University
operating anywhere in Nigeria; Bolta University College Aba or any of
its campuses in Nigeria; JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University)
Kaduna Illegal Campus; Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of
its campuses in Nigeria; St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any
of its campuses in Nigeria and EC- Council University, USA, Ikeja
Lagos Study Centre.
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