S/NPRIVATE UNIVERSITIESVICE CHANCELLORWEBSITE ADDRESSYEAR EST.
1Achievers University, OwoProfessor Samuel Ajehttps://www.achievers.edu.ng2007
2Adeleke University, EdeProf. Solomon Ajayi Adebolahttps://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng2011
3Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti StateProf. E. Smaranda Olarindehttps://www.abuad.edu.ng2009
4Ajayi Crowther University, IbadanProf. Timothy A. Adebayohttps://www.acu.edu.ng2005
5Al-Hikmah University, IlorinProfessor Noah Yusufhttps://www.alhikmah.edu.ng2005
6Al-Qalam University, KatsinaProf. Nasiru Musa Yauri https://www.auk.edu.ng2005
7American University of Nigeria, YolaDr. Dewayne Frazierhttps://www.aun.edu.ng2003
8Augustine UniversityProf. Christopher Odetundehttps://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/2015
9Babcock University,Ilishan-RemoProfessor Ademola Stephen Tayohttps://www.babcock.edu.ng1999
10Baze UniversityProf. Ebelechukwu K. Okafor (Ag.)https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng2011
11Bells University of Technology, OttaProfessor Jeremiah Ojediranhttps://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/2005
12Benson Idahosa University, Benin CityProf. Sam Guobadiahttps://www.biu.edu.ng/2002
13Bingham University, New KaruProf. Haruna Kuje Ayubahttps://www.binghamuni.edu.ng2005
14Bowen University, IwoProf. Jonathan Oyebamiji Babalolahttps://www.bowen.edu.ng2001
15Caleb University, LagosProfessor Nosa Owens-Ibiehttps://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng2007
16Caritas University, EnuguProf. Michael Uchenna Orjihttps://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/2005
17Chrisland UniversityProf. Arulogun, Oyedunni ‘Solahttps://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng2015
18Covenant University OtaProf. Timothy A. Anakehttps://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/2002
19Crawford University IgbesaProf. Reuben Jiya Kolohttps://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng2005
20Crescent UniversityProfessor Ibrahim Gbajabiamilahttps://www.crescent-university.edu.ng2005
21Edwin Clark University, KaigbodoProf. S.C.O. Ugbolue (Ag.)https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/2015
22Elizade University, Ilara-MokinProf. Kayode Ijadunolahttps://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng2012
23Evangel University, AkaezeProf. I U Kaluhttps://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng2012
24Fountain Unveristy, OshogboProf. Olayinka Ramotahttps://www.fuo.edu.ng2007
26Gregory University, UturuProf. Celestine U. Njokuhttps://www.gregoryuniversity.com2012
27Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, OgunProf. Segun Odunolahttps://www.hallmark.edu.ng2015
28Hezekiah University, UmudiProf. Chiedozie O. Ibegbulemhttps://hezekiah.edu.ng/2015
25Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu StateProf. (Revd.) Chikelu. Aniekehttps://www.gouni.edu.ng2009
23African University of Science and Technology, AbujaProf. Azikiwe Peter Onwualuhttp://aust.edu.ng/2007
29Igbinedion University OkadaProfessor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonyehttps://www.iuokada.edu.ng1999
30Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-ArakejiProf. Olasebikan A. Fakolujohttps://www.jabu.edu.ng2006
31Kings University, Ode OmuProf. Adenike Kukuhttps://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/2015
32Kwararafa University, WukariProfessor Yakubu A Ochefuhttps://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng2005
33Landmark University, Omu-Aran.Prof. Kolawole O. Ajanakuhttps://www.lmu.edu.ng2011
34Lead City University, IbadanProf. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemohttps://www.lcu.edu.ng2005
35Madonna University, OkijaProf. Uchenna Casmir Anyanwuhttps://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng1999
36Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, AjeboProf. Adegbaye F. Igbasanhttps://www.mcu.edu.ng2012
37Micheal & Cecilia Ibru UniversityProf. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwapehttps://mciu.edu.ng/2015
38Mountain Top UniversityProf Elijah Ayolabihttps://www.mtu.edu.ng2015
39Nile University of Nigeria, AbujaProf. Dilli Dogohttps://www.nileuniversity.edu.ng/2009
40Novena University, OgumeProf Chris Aniche Okoroaforhttps://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng2005
41Obong University, Obong NtakProfessor Udouda M Ekanemesanghttps://www.obonguniversity.net2007
42Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun StateProf. Benjamin Segun Aribisala https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng2009
43Pan-Atlantic University, LagosProfessor Enase Okonedohttps://www.pau.edu.ng2002
44Paul University, Awka - Anambra StateProf. Uche C. Isiugo-Abanihehttps://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng2009
45Redeemer's University, EdeProfessor Shadrach Olufemi Akindelehttps://www.run.edu.ng2005
46Renaissance University, EnuguProfessor Thaddeus Chukwuka Ezehttps://www.rnu.edu.ng2005
47Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers StateProfessor Ogbonnaya Onwudikehttps://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng2009
48Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa IbomProf. Celestine A Ntuenhttps://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng2015
49Salem University, LokojaProfessor Alewo Johnson Akubohttps://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng2007
50Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State.Professor Ezekiel Shegun Asemahhttps://www.sau.edu.ng2011
51Southwestern University, Oku OwaProf. Babatunde Odufuwahttps://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng2012
52Summit University, OffaProf. Abiodun Musa Aibinuhttps://www.summituniversity.edu.ng2015
53Tansian University, UmunyaProf. Eugene Okoye Nwadialorhttps://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/2007
54University of Mkar, MkarProf. Zacharys A. Gunduhttps://www.unimkar.edu.ng2005
55Veritas University, AbujaProf. Yacinth E. Ichokuhttps://www.veritas.edu.ng2007
56Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo StateProf. Isaac Rotimi Ajayihttps://www.wellspringuniversity.net2009
57Wesley University OndoProf. Samuel Sunday Obekahttps://www.wesleyuni.edu.ng2007
58Western Delta University, Oghara Delta StateProf. Augustine Ikelegbehttps://wdu.edu.ng2007
59Christopher University Mowe Prof. Olatunji Afolabi Oyelanahttps://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/2015
60Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo StateProf. Adeniyi Olatunbosunhttps://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/2016
61Anchor University Ayobo Lagos StateProf. Samuel Oye-Bandelehttps://www.aul.edu.ng/2016
62Dominican University Ibadan Oyo StateProf. Jacinta Oparahttps://www.dui.edu.ng/2016
63Legacy University, Okija Anambra StateProf. Ezekiel Ihionuhttps://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/2016
64Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river StateProf. Joseph Edet (Ag)https://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/2016
65Ojaja University Eiyenkorin, Kwara StateProf. Jeleel Olasunkanmi, Ojuadehttps://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/2016
66Coal City University Enugu StateProf. Afam Icha-Itumahttps://www.ccu.edu.ng/2016
67Clifford University Owerrinta Abia StateProf. Chimezie A Omeonuhttps://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/2016
68Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia StateProf. Remy Onyewuenyihttps://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng2017
69Precious Cornerstone University, OyoProf. Julius Kolawole Olokehttps://www.pcu.edu.ng2017
70PAMO University of Medical Sciences, PortharcourtProf. Christie N. Mato (Ag.) *https://www.pums.edu.ng2017
71Atiba University OyoProf Sunday Okeniyi2017
72Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, LagosProf. Olusoga Adekunle Sofolahttps://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng2017
73Skyline University, KanoDr. Ajith Kumar V V https://www.sun.edu.ng2018
74Greenfield University, KadunaProf. Simon K. Daniel (Ag.)https://www.gfu.edu.ng2019
75Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo StateProf Olajide A. Olorunisolahttps://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/2019
76Trinity University Ogun StateProf. Clement O.O. Kolawolehttps://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/2019
77Westland University Iwo, Osun StateProf. Oshiotse A. Okwilagwe2019
78Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom StateProf. Patrick James Ebewo2021
79Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara StateProfessor Francisca Oladipohttps://www.tau.edu.ng/2021
80Maranatha University, LagosProf. Prof. Rufus Akinyele2021
81Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa StateProf. Ignatius A. Onimawo2021
82Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano StateProf. Salisu Shehu2021
83Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo StateProf. Adeyemo Abiodun Oluseye2021
84Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River StateProf. Ejor Tiku Ntuokwahttps://havillauniversity.edu.ng/2021
85Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo StateRev. Fr. Wenceslaus Madu2021
86NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna StateProf. Ishaya Haruna Nock2021
87Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau StateProf. Nanven Audu Gambo2021
88James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos StateProf. Paul Vita2021
89Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano StateProf. Mohammad Israrhttps://www.maaun.edu.ng/2021
90Capital City University, Kano StateProf Sadiq Zubair Abubakarhttps://www.ccuk.edu.ng/2021
91Ahman Pategi University, Kwara StateProf. Adebola Mahfouz Adedimeji2021
92University of Offa, Kwara StateProf. Musa Aibinu2021
93Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa Statehttps://www.miu.edu.ng/2021
94Edusoko University, Bida, Niger StateProf. M.A.T Suleiman2021
95Philomath University, Kuje, AbujaProf. Gylych Jelilov2021
96Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa StateProf. Hassana Sani Darma2021
97Anan University, Kwall, Plateau StateProf. Inuwa Musa-Fodio2021
98North Eastern University, GombeProf. Yusuph Amuda Yahayahttps://pru.edu.ng/2022
99Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, BornoProf. Abubakar Kundiri2022
100Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta StateProf. Ernest Izevbigie2022
101Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano2022
102Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta StateProf. Nduka Uraih2022
103Baba Ahmed University, Kano StateProf. Adamu Idris Tanko2022
104Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto StateProf. Abdullahi S. Mainasara2022
105Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia StateProfessor Hakeem Fawehinmi,2022
106Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra StateRv. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel C. Umezinwa2022
107Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.Prof. Sadiq Yusuf2022
108European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT2022
109NorthWest University Sokoto StateProf. Ahmed Maigari Ibrahimhttps://nwus.edu.ng/2022
110Rayhaan University, KebbiProf. M. L. Ahmadu2023
111Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara2023
112Sam Maris University, OndoProf. Francis A Gbore2023
113Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun StateProf. Onasanya A. Adeyinka2023
114Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State2023
115Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu StateProf. Charles Ogbulogo2023
116PeaceLand University, Enugu StateRev. Fr. Prof. Leo Olechukwu2023
117Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State2023
118Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun StateProf. Benjamin Ekenym2023
119Azman University, Kano StateProf. Fatima Batul Mukhtar2023
120Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara StateProf. Muhammad Zubair2023
121Franco British International University, Kaduna StateProf. Abdullahi Sabo Muhammadhttps://fbiu.edu.ng/2023
122Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja2023
123Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State.2023
124British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River StateProf. A. A. Atayero2023
125Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa StateProf. Dileep Kumar M.2023
126Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja2023
127Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa StateProf. Abdullahi Bala2023
128Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers StateProf. Marwan Al-Akaidi (Ag.)2023
129Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti StateProf. Iheanyichukwu Okey Okorohttps://www.hust.edu.ng2023
130University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra stateProf. Chinedu Nebo2023
131Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State2023
132Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateProf. (Rev. Fr.) James Adeola OLAOGUN2023
133Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra StateRev. Fr. Prof. J. Obi Oguejiofor2023
134The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State2023
135Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun StateProf. Ajibade ‘Bayo Lawal2023
136Cosmopolitan University AbujaProf. Carl Adams2023
137Miva Open University, Abuja FCTProf. Tayo Arulogunhttps://miva.university/2023
138Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.Dr. Shadi Sabeh2023
139West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State2023
140Al-Muhibbah Open University, AbujaProf. Muhtar Hanif Alhassan2023
141El-Amin University, Minna, Niger StateProf. Ladi Hamalai2023
142College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State2023
143Jewel University, Gombe state2023
144Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja2023
145Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State2023
146Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State2023
147Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo StateProf. Anthony Agboizebeta Imianvan2024
148African University of Economics, FCT, AbujaProf. Mahfouz Adedimeji2024
149New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State2025
150University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State2025
151Eranova University, Abuja2025
152Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State2025
153Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Ilorin, Kwara State2025
154Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State2025
155Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State2025
156Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State2025
157Tonine Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo State2025
158Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State2025
159Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State2025

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