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Tinubu approves licences for 11 private universities (FULL LIST)

The statement said the President “is committed to expanding the frontiers of educational opportunities and infrastructure.”

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The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said in a statement on Monday that President Tinubu granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

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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 statement said President Tinubu” is committed to expanding the frontiers of educational opportunities and infrastructure.”

Before the approvals, Nigeria had 148 private universities.

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