We have previously listed the 10 best universities in Nigeria according to NUC and today we'll be sharing the list over 76 private universities around the country. These are not the only private universities in the Nigeria but we compiled the list based the National Universities Commission (NUC) recently released list.
Private Universities in Nigeria
Below are the private universities in Nigeria with their websites and vice chancellors:• Achievers University, Owo (headed by Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi)
Website: Achievers.edu.ng
• Adeleke University, Ede (headed by Prof. Samuel E Alao)
Website: AdelekeUniversity.edu.ng
• Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State (headed by Professor M.O Ajisafe)
Website: Abuad.edu.ng
• African University of Science & Technology, Abuja (headed by Professor Kingston Nyamapfene)
Website: AUST.edu.ng
• Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (headed by Prof. Dapo F Asaju)
Website: ACU.edu.ng
• Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (headed by Professor Taofeek Ibrahim)
Website: Alhikmah.edu.ng
• Al-Qalam University, Katsina (headed by Prof. Shehu G. Ado)
Website: AUK.edu.ng
• American University of Nigeria, Yola (headed by Dr. Dawn Dekle)
Website: AUN.edu.ng
• Augukstine University (headed by Prof. Steve OlaOluwa Afolami)
Website: AugustineUniversity.edu.ng
• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo (headed by Professor Ademola Stephen Tayo)
Website: Babcock.edu.ng
• Baze University (headed by Prof. Tahir Mamman)
Website: Bazeuniversity.edu.ng
• Bells University of Technology, Otta (headed by Professor Jeremiah Ojediran)
Website: BellsUniversity.org
• Benson Idahosa University, Benin City (headed by Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie)
Website:IdahosaUniversity.com
• Bingham University, New Karu (headed by Prof. William Barnabas Qurix)
Website: Binghamuni.edu.ng
• Bowen University, Iwo (headed by Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo)
Website: BowenUniversity-edu.org
• Caleb University, Lagos (headed by Professor Ayandiji D Aina)
Website: CalebUniversity.edu.ng
• Cetep City University, Lagos (headed by Prof. Akin Aju)
Website: (to be updated)
• Caritas University, Enugu (headed by Professor Vincent C. Okore)
Website: CaritasUni.edu.ng
• Chrisland University (headed by Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola)
Website: ChrislandUniversity.edu.ng
• Covenant University Ota (headed by Prof. Aderemi A Atayero)
Website: CovenantUniversity.edu.ng
• Crawford University Igbesa (headed by Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi)
Website: CrawfordUniversity.edu.ng
• Crescent University (headed by Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila)
Website: Crescent-University.edu.ng
• Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo (headed by Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro)
Website: EdwinClarkUniversity.edu.ng
• Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin (headed by Prof. T O Fadayomi)
Website: ElizadeUniversity.edu.ng
• Evangel University, Akaeze (headed by Prof. I U Kalu)
Website: EvangelUniversity.edu.ng
• Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo (headed by Prof. Usman Abdullateef)
Website: FountainUniversity.edu.ng
• Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State (headed by Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke)
Website: Gouni.edu.ng
• Gregory University, Uturu (headed by Prof. M O E Iwuala)
Website: GregoryUniversity.com
• Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun (headed by Prof. Segun Odunola)
Website: HallMark.edu.ng
• Hezekiah University, Umudi (headed by Prof. Enoch Ajunwa)
Website: Hezekiah.edu.ng
• Igbinedion University Okada (headed by Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye)
Website: IUOkada.edu.ng
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji (headed by Professor Sola Fajana)
Website: JABU.edu.ng
• Kings University, Ode Omu (headed by Prof. Diran Famurewa)
Website: KingsUniversity.edu.ng
• Kwararafa University, Wukari (headed by Professor Yakubu A Ochefu)
Website: WukariJubileeUniversity.org
• Landmark University, Omu-Aran (headed by Professor Aize O Obayan)
Website: LMU.edu.ng
• Lead City University, Ibadan (headed by Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo)
Website: LCU.edu.ng
• Madonna University, Okija (headed by Prof. Chucks E. Ezedum)
Website: MadonnaUniversity.edu.ng
• Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo (headed by Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiad)
Website: MCU.edu.ng
• Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University (headed by Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape)
Website: MCIU.edu.ng
• Mountain Top University (headed by Prof Elijah Ayolabi)
Website: MountainTopUniversity.org
• Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja (headed by Professor Huseyin Sert)
Website: (to be updated)
• Novena University, Ogume (headed by Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor)
Website: NovenaUniversity.edu.ng
• Obong University, Obong Ntak (headed by Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang)
Website: ObongUniversity.net
• Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State (headed by Prof. Chibuzo Nnate Nwoke)
Website: OduduwaUniversity.edu.ng
• Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos (headed by Professor Juan Manuel Elegido)
Website: PAU.edu.ng
• Paul University, Awka – Anambra State (headed by Professor Uche Isiugo-Abanihe)
Website: PaulUniversity.edu.ng
• Redeemer’s University, Mowe (headed by Professor Z. Debo Adeyewa)
Website: Run.edu.ng
• Renaissance University, Enugu (headed by Prof. C C Onochie)
Website: RenaissanceUniversityNG.com
• Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State (headed by Professor O. C. Onwudike)
Website: RhemaUniversity.edu.ng
• Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom (headed by Prof. Celestine A Ntuen)
Website: RitmanUniversity.edu.ng
• Salem University, Lokoja (headed by Prof. (Mrs) Dorcas Oluwade)
Website: SalemUniversity.org
• Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa (headed by Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan)
Website: SAU.edu.ng
• Southwestern University, Oku Owa (headed by Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun)
Website: SouthwesternUniversity.edu.ng
• Summit University (headed by Prof. H O B Oloyede)
Website: SummitUniversity.edu.ng
• Tansian University, Umunya (headed by Professor Obioma Matthew Iheduru)
Website: TansianUniversity.edu.ng
• University of Mkar, Mkar (headed by Prof. Iorwese D Gernah)
Website: Unimkar.edu.ng 2005
• Veritas University, Abuja (headed by Prof. Michael Kwanashie)
Website: Veritas.edu.ng
• Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State (headed by Professor F E Obi Ikediugwu)
Website: WellSpringUniversity.net
• Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo (headed by Professor Olu Aderounmu)
Website: WUSTO.edu.ng
• Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State (headed by Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah)
Website: WDU.edu.ng
• Christopher University Mowe (headed by Prof. Friday Ndubuisi)
Website: ChristopherUniversity.edu.ng
• Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State (headed by Prof. Kolade Ayorinde)
Website: KolaDaisiUniversity.edu.ng
• Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State (headed by Prof. J O Afolayan)
Website: http://www.aul.edu.ng
• Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State (headed by Prof. Anthony Akinwole)
Website: DUI.edu.ng
• Legacy University, Okija Anambra State (headed by Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo)
Website: LegacyUniversity.edu.ng
• Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State (headed by Prof. Julian Osuji)
Website: ArthurJarvisUniversity.edu.ng
• Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State (headed by Prof John Adesiji Olorunmaiye)
Website: (to be updated)
• Coal City University Enugu State (headed by Prof. Malachy Ike Okwueze)
Website: (to be updated)
• Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State (headed by Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu)
Website: http://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/ 2016
• Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
Website: http://www.adun.edu.ng 2017
• Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
Website: (to be updated)
• Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
Website: (to be updated)
• PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
(headed by Prof. Michael Diejomaoh)
• Atiba University Oyo
Website: (to be updated)
• Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos (headed by Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi)
Website: EkoUnivmed.edu.ng
• Skyline University, Kano
Website: (to be updated)
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