There are a total of 59 are privately-owned operating in the country, bringing the total of active/approved universities in Nigeria to 138. Here are their names, locations, website, Vice Chancellors and dates of establishment...
         



» more Nigeria’s 59 private universities … locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment  (NUC)

» more Nigeria’s 59 private universities … locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment  (NUC)

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» more Nigeria’s 59 private universities … locations, Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment  (NUC)
With only 79 government owned (39 state and 40 federal) universities in Nigeria, private individual and organisations have had to make up for the shortfall by setting up their own institution.

Presently, there are a total of 59 are privately-owned operating in the country, bringing the total of active/approved universities in Nigeria to 138.

Today, in the third episode of the ‘Know Your University’ series, Student Pulse brings you trivia about these private universities;   their names, dates of establishment, websites, location and names of the Vice Chancellors in charge.

Based on the official listing on the website of the National Universities Commission (NUC), the series aims at arming Nigerians with information about the institutions they attend.

Here are the names, locations, website, Vice Chancellors and dates of establishment of all the 59 are privately-owned universities in Nigeria:

Achievers University, Owo — Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi — http://www.achievers.edu.ng — 2007

Adeleke University, Ede — Prof. O.O.G Amusan — http://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng — 2011

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State — Professor M.O Ajisafe — http://www.abuad.edu.ng — 2009

African University of Science & Technology, Abuja — Professor Charles Chidume (Ag) — http://aust-abuja.org — 2007

Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan — Prof. K.T. Jaiyeoba — http://www.acu.edu.ng — 2005

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin — Professor S. A. Abdulkareem — https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng — 2005

Al-Qalam University, Katsina — Prof. Shehu G. Ado — http://www.auk.edu.ng — 2005

American University of Nigeria, Yola — Dr. Margee Ensign — http://www.aun.edu.ng — 2003

Augustine University — nil — nil — 2015

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo — Professor Kayode J. Makinde — http://www.babcock.edu.ng — 1999

Baze University — Prof. Michael Hodd — http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng — 2011

Bells University of Technology, Otta — Professor A. I. Adeyemi — http://www.bellsuniversity.org — 2005

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City — Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie — http://www.idahosauniversity.com — 2002

Bingham University, New Karu — Professor F. I. Anjorin (Ag.) — http://www.binghamuni.edu.ng — 2005

Bowen University, Iwo — Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo — http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org         — 2001

Caleb University, Lagos — Professor Ayodeji O. Olukoju — http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng — 2007

Caritas University, Enugu — Professor L. C. Onukwube — http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ — 2005

CETEP City University, Lagos — Professor Akin Aju — http://www.cetepuniversity.com — 2005

Chrisland University — nil — nil — 2015

Christopher University — nil — nil — 2015

Covenant University Ota — Prof. Charles Koredo Ayo — http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ — 2002

Crawford University Igbesa — Prof. Samuel A. Ayanlaja — http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng — 2005

Crescent University — Professor Sherifdeen A. Tella — http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng — 2005

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin — Prof. Valentine A. Aletor — http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng — 2012

Evangel University, Akaeze — Prof. C. Ike Umechuruba — nil — 2012

Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo — Prof. Bashir A.Raji — http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng — 2007

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State — Professor (Revd.) C. Anieke — nil — 2009

Gregory University, Uturu — Prof. Juliet Elu — http://www.gregoryuniversity.com — 2012

Hallmark University — nil — nil — 2015

Igbinedion University Okada — Professor (Revd.) Eghosa E. Osaghae — http://www.iuokada.edu.ng — 1999

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji — Professor Sola Fajana — http://www.jabu.edu.ng — 2006

Kings University — nil — nil — 2015

Kwararafa University, Wukari — Professor Godwin Akpa — http://www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org — 2005

Landmark University, Omu-Aran — Professor Mathew Ola-Rotimi Ajayi — http://www.lmu.edu.ng — 2011

Lead City University, Ibadan — Prof. Olufemi Onobajo — http://www.lcu.edu.ng — 2005

Madonna University, Okija — Prof. Chucks E.Ezedum — http://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng — 1999

Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo — Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade — www.mcu.edu.ng — 2012

Micheal & Cecilia University — nil — nil — 2015

Mountain Top University — nil — nil — 2015

Nigerian-Turkish Nile University, Abuja — Professor Huseyin Sert — http://www.ntnu.edu.ng — 2009

Novena University, Ogume — Professor J. M. O. Eze Ag. — http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng — 2005

Obong University, Obong Ntak — Professor Enefiok S. Udo — http://www.obonguniversity.net — 2007

Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun State — Prof. (Mrs) Olajumoke A. Olayiwola (Ag) — http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng — 2009

Pan-African University, Lagos — Professor Juan Manuel Elegido — http://www.pau.edu.ng — 2002

Paul University, Awka - Anambra State — Professor G. Igboeli — http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng — 2009

Redeemer's University, Mowe — Professor Z. Debo Adeyewa — http://www.run.edu.ng — 2005

Renaissance University, Enugu — Prof. Obiora S. Ejim — http://www.renaissanceuniversityng.com — 2005

Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State — Professor O. C. Onwudike — nil — 2009

Ritman University — nil — nil — 2015

Salem University, Lokoja — Prof. Joseph Adeola Fuwape — http://www.salemuniversity.org — 2007

Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa — Prof. B.E. Aigbkhan — nil — 2011

Southwestern University, Oku Owa — nil — nil — 2012

Summit University — nil — nil — 2015

Tansian University, Umunya — Professor C.B Iwuchukwu — http://www.tansian-edu.com — 2007

University of Mkar, Mkar — Prof. Emmanuel Hemen Agba — http://www.unimkar.edu.ng — 2005

Veritas University — Prof. David Ker — http://www.veritas.edu.ng — 2007

Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State — Professor J. E. A. Osemeikhian — http://www.wellspringuniversity.net — 2009

Wesley Univ. of Science & Tech., Ondo — Professor 'Tade Badejo — http://www.wusto.edu.ng — 2007

Western Delta University, Oghara — Professor P.G Hugbo — http://www.wduniversity.net — 2007

You can also read this article “Nigeria’s 40 Federal Universities’ …names, Vice Chancellors, websites, dates of establishment” and the second episode “List of Nigeria’s 39 state-owned universities with Vice Chancellors names, websites, dates of establishment.”

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