FG Approves 33 New Universities Across Nigeria, Bringing Total to 309

Students seeking admission into higher institutions now have more options as the Federal Government has approved 33 new universities across Nigeria.

With the latest approvals, the total number of universities in the country has increased to 309.

The newly approved institutions comprise seven federal universities, six state-owned universities and 20 private universities.

Seven New Federal Universities

1. Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai, Rivers State
2. Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State
3. Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State
4. Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State
5. Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State
6. Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, Oyo State
7. Federal University of Health Science and Technology, Tsafe, Zamfara State

Six New State Universities

1. Abdulsalam Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger State
2. Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi State
3. University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, Ezza, Ebonyi State
4. Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh
5. Cross River University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa, Cross River State
6. University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, Imo State

Twenty New Private Universities

1. Omega University, Delta State
2. Regnum Medical University, Lagos State
3. Transatlantic University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Anambra State
4. City University, Ogun State
5. University of Fortune, Ondo State
6. Eranova University, Federal Capital Territory
7. Minaret University, Osun State
8. Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Kwara State
9. Southern Atlantic University, Akwa Ibom State
10. Lens University, Kwara State
11. Monarch University, Ogun State
12. Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Edo State
13. Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State
14. Kevin Eze University, Enugu State
15. Bridget University, Imo State
16. Leadership University, Abuja
17. Jimoh Babalola University, Kwara State
18. Greenland University
19. JEFAP University, Niger State
20. Azione Verde University, Imo State
21. Unique Open University, Lagos State

The approval expands access to higher education across the country and is expected to create more admission opportunities for prospective students while strengthening specialised training in fields such as agriculture, technology, medicine, aviation, environmental studies and entrepreneurship.