Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 New Private Universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licenses for 11 new private universities in Nigeria.

The announcement was made on Monday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja.

According to a statement by Tinubu’s aide, Sunday Dare, the president remains committed to expanding educational opportunities and infrastructure across the country.

The newly approved universities include:

• New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State
• University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State
• Eranova University, Mabushi
• Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex
• Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State
• Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
• Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State
• Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State
• Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City
• Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos
• Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State

The approvals mark another step in the federal government’s efforts to enhance access to higher education in Nigeria.