As earlier stated in the preceding post, List of State Universities in Nigeria, the boom of the 70s resulted in the expansion of the tertiary education sector, leading to the Federal Government granting licenses to individuals, religious and corporate bodies to found private tertiary institutions. The private sector has come to be the largest in the tertiary education field, boasting over 60 institutions currently accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory body established for control and regulation of the Tertiary Education sector. The list of Private universities in Nigeria currently approved is below, with updates added from time to time as NUC accredits more universities to the ever-growing private tertiary education sector. Their current vice-chancellors, official website, and year of establishment are also added.
List Of Private Universities in Nigeria, Year Founded and Their Websites
| 1 | Achievers University, Owo | Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi | http://www.achievers.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 2 | Adeleke University, Ede | Prof. Samuel E Alao | http://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 3 | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State | Professor M.O Ajisafe | http://www.abuad.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 4 | African University of Science & Technology, Abuja | Professor Charles Chidume (Ag) | http://aust.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 5 | Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan | Prof. K.T. Jaiyeoba | http://www.acu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 6 | Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | Professor S. A. Abdulkareem | https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 7 | Al-Qalam University, Katsina | Prof. Shehu G. Ado | http://www.auk.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 8 | American University of Nigeria, Yola | Dr. Margee Ensign | http://www.aun.edu.ng | 2003 |
| 9 | Augustine University | Prof. Steve OlaOluwa Afolami | http://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 10 | Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo | Professor Kayode J. Makinde | http://www.babcock.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 11 | Baze University | Prof. Michael Hodd | http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 12 | Bells University of Technology, Otta | Professor A. I. Adeyemi | http://www.bellsuniversity.org | 2005 |
| 13 | Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie | http://www.idahosauniversity.com | 2002 |
| 14 | Bingham University, New Karu | Professor Samuel K Leonard | http://www.binghamuni.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 15 | Bowen University, Iwo | Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo | http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org | 2001 |
| 16 | Caleb University, Lagos | Professor Ayandiji D Aina | http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 17 | Caritas University, Enugu | Professor L. C. Onukwube | http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 18 | CETEP City University, Lagos | Professor Akin Aju | http://www.cetepuniversity.com | 2005 |
| 19 | Chrisland University | Prof Olusola Odeyemi | http://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 20 | Covenant University Ota | Prof. Aderemi A Atayero | http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
| 21 | Crawford University Igbesa | Prof. Samuel A. Ayanlaja | http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 22 | Crescent University | Professor Sherifdeen A. Tella | http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 23 | Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo | Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro | http://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 24 | Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | Prof. Adekunle Oloyede | http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 25 | Evangel University, Akaeze | Prof. C. Ike Umechuruba | http://www.evangeluniv.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 26 | Fountain University, Oshogbo | Prof. Bashir A.Raji | http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 27 | Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State | Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke | http://www.gouni.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 28 | Gregory University, Uturu | Prof. Juliet Elu | http://www.gregoryuniversity.com | 2012 |
| 29 | Hallmark University | Prof. Segun Odunola | http://www.hallmark.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 30 | Hezekiah University, Umudi | Prof. Chukwuemeka Ezeonu | http://hezekiah.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 31 | Igbinedion University Okada | Professor (Revd.) Eghosa E. Osaghae | http://www.iuokada.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 32 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji | Professor Sola Fajana | http://www.jabu.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 33 | Kings University | Prof. Diran Famurewa | http://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 34 | Kwararafa University, Wukari | Professor Godwin Akpa | http://www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org | 2005 |
| 35 | Landmark University, Omu-Aran. | Professor Mathew Ola-Rotimi Ajayi | http://www.lmu.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 36 | Lead City University, Ibadan | Prof. Olufemi Onabajo | http://www.lcu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 37 | Madonna University, Okija | Prof. Chucks E.Ezedum | http://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 38 | Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo | Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade | http://www.mcu.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 39 | Micheal & Cecilia University | Prof. Uvietobore Aruotore Igun | http://mciu.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 40 | Mountain Top University | Prof Elijah Ayolabi | http://www.mountaintopuniversity.org/ | 2015 |
| 41 | Nigerian-Turkish Nile University, Abuja | Professor Huseyin Sert | http://www.ntnu.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 42 | Novena University, Ogume | Professor J. M. O. Eze Ag. | http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 43 | Obong University, Obong Ntak | Professor Enefiok S. Udo | http://www.obonguniversity.net | 2007 |
| 44 | Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State | Prof. (Mrs) Olajumoke A. Olayiwola (Ag) | http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 45 | Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos | Professor Juan Manuel Elegido | http://www.pau.edu.ng | 2002 |
| 46 | Paul University, Awka – Anambra State | Professor Uche Abanike | http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 47 | Redeemer’s University, Mowe | Professor Z. Debo Adeyewa | http://www.run.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 48 | Renaissance University, Enugu | Prof. Obiora S. Ejim | http://www.renaissanceuniversityng.com | 2005 |
| 49 | Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State | Professor O. C. Onwudike | http://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 50 | Ritman University | http://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng | 2015 | |
| 51 | Salem University, Lokoja | Prof. Joseph Adeola Fuwape | http://www.salemuniversity.org | 2007 |
| 52 | Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa. | Prof. B.E. Aigbkhan | http://www.sau.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 53 | Southwestern University, Oku Owa | Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun | http://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 54 | Summit University | 2015 | ||
| 55 | Tansian University, Umunya | Professor C.B Iwuchukwu | http://www.tansian-edu.com | 2007 |
| 56 | University of Mkar, Mkar | Prof. Emmanuel Hemen Agba | http://www.unimkar.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 57 | Veritas University | Prof. David Ker | http://www.veritas.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 58 | Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State | Professor J. E. A. Osemeikhian | http://www.wellspringuniversity.net | 2009 |
| 59 | Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo | Professor ‘Tade Badejo | http://www.wusto.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 60 | Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State | Prof. Austin Oviguhe Asagba | http://wdu.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 61 | Christopher University Mowe | Prof. Friday Ndubuisi | http://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
That ends the list of private universities in Nigeria. Subsequent additions to the list will be made as to the governing body, NUC accredits more institutions.
