The ministry noted that its decision followed the undercover
investigation conducted by a Nigerian newspaper which exposed the activity of a
degree mill in Cotonou, a major city of Benin Republic.
According to the investigation, the investigative reporter
bagged a degree from Cotonou University within six weeks and also participated
in the mandatory one-year scheme organised by the National Youth Service Corps.
Following the analysis of data from the website of the
National Universities Commission, here highlights a list of foreign
universities banned by the NUC.
The commission also warned Nigerians to avoid enrolling in
such institutions.
1. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo,
Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
2. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any
of its other campuses in Nigeria.
3. The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and
Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
4. Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
5. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
6. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
7. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
8. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
9. West African Christian University operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
10. EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
11. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of
its campuses in Nigeria.
12. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
13. Irish University Business School London, operating
anywhere in Nigeria.
14. University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating
anywhere in Nigeria.
15. Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in
Nigeria.
16. African University Cooperative Development, Cotonou,
Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
17. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri
Study Centre.
18. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management
Academic, Lagos.