President Tinubu licences Minaret University Ikirun, 10 others to boost higher education in Nigeria

In a decisive move to expand educational opportunities, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted provisional licenses for the establishment of 11 new private universities across Nigeria.

The approvals were finalized during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, signaling the administration’s commitment to enhancing tertiary education and infrastructure.

The list of newly approved private universities:

1. New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State
2. University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State
3. Eranova University, Mabushi
4. Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex
5. Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State
6. Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
7. Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State
8. Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State
9. Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City
10. Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos
11. Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State

The approval of these institutions reflects Tinubu’s vision of broadening access to quality higher education while addressing the growing demand for university placements in Nigeria.

By diversifying academic options, the government aims to enhance learning environments, boost research, and contribute to national development.

Nigeria’s higher education sector continues to expand, offering students more opportunities to pursue diverse academic disciplines and specialized fields across different regions of the country.