Full List of Federal Universities Tinubu Approved in 2025, Location and State Mentioned
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved five new federal universities in 2025, expanding Nigeria’s academic landscape
- The institutions span diverse fields, including aeronautics, communication, and management, with campuses across six states
- Education stakeholders say the move will boost access to specialised learning and ease pressure on existing universities
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of five new federal universities across Nigeria in 2025, marking a significant expansion in the country’s tertiary education sector.
The newly sanctioned institutions span various regions and disciplines, including aeronautics, communication, and management, reflecting a strategic push to diversify academic offerings and improve access to specialised education.
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According to education officials, the move is part of the administration’s broader commitment to reform and revitalise Nigeria’s educational infrastructure.
The approved universities and their locations are listed below:
- Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies
Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State
2025
- Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies
Iragbuji, Osun State
2025
- Tai Solarin Federal University of Education
Ijagun, Ijebu Ode
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Oluwole Sikiru Banjo
2025
- Federal University of Applied Sciences
Kachia, Kaduna State
2025
- Federal University of Environment and Technology
Tai Town, Ogoniland, Rivers State
Education stakeholders have welcomed the development, noting that the new universities will help reduce pressure on existing institutions and offer more opportunities for students nationwide.
The Federal Ministry of Education is expected to oversee the implementation and operational rollout of these universities in the coming months.
Full list of Nigerian churches that own universities
Legit.ng earlier reported that a comprehensive list of universities established by churches and religious ministries in Nigeria has been released, showcasing the significant role faith-based organisations continue to play in the country’s higher education sector.
The list, arranged alphabetically, includes institutions founded by various denominations such as the Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Baptist Convention, Pentecostal ministries, and other Christian organisations.
Source: Legit.ng
