CLE approves universities law programmes in Nigeria; unapproved institutions risk sanctions and students may be barred from Nigerian Law School

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved 114 universities to offer Bachelor of Laws programmes across Nigeria.

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The announcement, signed by Aderonke Osho, Secretary and Director of Administration, states that only institutions on the approved list may admit law students.

The council warned that universities operating unapproved law courses would face strict sanctions and that students enrolled in such programmes would be ineligible for the Nigerian Law School.

The approved institutions are:

1. Abia State University, Uturu
2. Achievers University, Owo
3. Adamawa State University, Mubi
4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
5. Adeleke University, Ede
6. Admiralty University, Ibusa
7. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
8. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
9. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
10. Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri
11. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
12. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
13. American University of Nigeria, Yola
14. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
15. Anchor University, Ayobo
16. Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo
17. Ave-Maria University, Piyanko
18. Azman University, Kano
19. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
20. Bauchi State University, Gadau
21. Bayero University, Kano
22. Baze University, Abuja (moratorium 2023/24–2025/26)
23. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
24. Bingham University, Karu
25. Bowen University, Iwo
26. Caleb University, Imota
27. Chrisland University, Abeokuta
28. Christopher University, Mowe
29. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam
30. Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara
31. Crescent University, Abeokuta
32. Delta State University, Abraka
33. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
34. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo
35. Edo University, Iyamho
36. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
37. El-Amin University, Minna
38. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
39. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani
40. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
41. Federal University, Lokoja
42. Federal University, Otuoke
43. Federal University, Wukari
44. Fountain University, Osogbo
45. Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
46. Gombe State University, Gombe
47. Gregory University, Uturu
48. Hensard University, Toru-Orua
49. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai
50. Igbinedion University, Okada
51. Imo State University, Owerri
52. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
53. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko
54. Koladaisi University, Ibadan
55. Kwara State University, Malete
56. Lagos State University, Ojo
57. Lead City University, Ibadan (moratorium 2023/24–2027/28)
58. Madonna University, Okija
59. Maduka University, Enugu
60. Margaret Lawrence University, Abuja
61. Maryam Abacha American University, Kano
62. McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo
63. Mewar International University, Masaka
64. Modibbo Adama University, Yola
65. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
66. Newgate University, Minna
67. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
68. Nigerian-British University, Asa
69. Nile University, Abuja
70. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
71. North-Eastern University, Gombe
72. Northwest University, Kano (Yusuf Maitama Sule University)
73. Northwest University, Kalambaina, Wamakko
74. Novena University, Ogume
75. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
76. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
77. Osun State University, Osogbo
78. Peter University, Achina/Onnch
79. Philomath University, Abuja
80. Plateau State University, Bokkos
81. Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil (moratorium 2024/25–2025/26)
82. Prime University, Abuj
83. Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba
84. Rayhaan University, Birnin-Kebbi
85. Redeemer’s University, Ede
86. Renaissance University, Ugbawka
87. Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurd
88. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
89. Salem University, Lokoja
90. Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko
91. Shanahan University, Onitsha
92. Skyline University, Kano
93. Taraba State University, Jalingo
94. Thomas Adewunmi University, Oko-Irese
95. Topfaith University, Mkpatak
96. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina
97. University of Abuja, Abuja
98. University of Benin, Benin City
99. University of Calabar, Calabar
100. University of Delta, Agbor
101. University of Ibadan, Ibadan
102. University of Ilesa, Ilesa
103. University of Ilorin, Ilorin
104. University of Jos, Jos
105. University of Lagos, Akoka
106. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
107. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
108. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
109. University of Uyo, Uyo
110. University on the Niger, Umunya
111. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto
112. Veritas University, Bwari
113. Wesley University, Ondo
114. Yobe State University, Damaturu

CLE emphasised that the list will be reviewed periodically to maintain quality in legal education. Students are urged to confirm a university’s approval before applying to safeguard their careers and ensure access to professional legal practice.

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The council’s decision reflects a decisive effort to strengthen standards and secure the professional path for aspiring lawyers across Nigeria.