Federal government approves nine private Universities in Nigeria.

The Federal Executive Council chaired by Vice
President Namadi Sambo today approved the
establishment of nine new private Universities in
Nigeria. The new Universities are; The
Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State;
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State;
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State;
Hallmark University, Ijebu Itele, Ogun State;
Kings University, Ode Omu, Osun State; Michael
and Cecilia Ibru University, Orode, Delta State;
Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Ritman
University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State and
Summit University, Offa, Kwara State.
When the licenses are issued, it will bring to 60
the total number of private Universities in
Nigeria.