Nigerian Students in Panic as Federal Government Bans 18 Foreign Universities Operating in Nigeria over Fake Degrees

Nigerian students are growing increasingly anxious as the Nigerian government imposes a ban on 18 foreign universities operating within the country due to concerns of fraudulent degrees, Aso Naija Reports.

The ban, which affects universities from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ghana, was announced by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in a statement published on its website. The NUC clarified that these universities, labeled as “degree mills,” lacked the necessary licenses from the Federal Government and have consequently been shut down.

To ensure compliance with the Education (National Minimum Standards, etc.) Act of the Federation of Nigeria from 2004, the NUC issued a warning to the general public, particularly parents and prospective undergraduate students, urging them to avoid enrolling in these unlicensed institutions.

The following is a list of the foreign universities banned by the NUC, as reported on their website:

1. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin, and its affiliated campuses in Nigeria.
2. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana, and its affiliated campuses in Nigeria.
3. The International University, Missouri, USA, with study centers in Kano and Lagos, as well as any of its campuses in Nigeria.
4. Columbus University, operating in the United Kingdom, with any presence in Nigeria.
5. Tiu International University, operating in the United Kingdom, with any presence in Nigeria.

This ban has left Nigerian students concerned about the legitimacy of their degrees and has raised awareness about the importance of verifying the accreditation of educational institutions before enrollment.