Maiyaki, speaking to Channels Television in Abuja on Wednesday, revealed that arrests had been made in connection with the operators of these sham institutions. He highlighted the involvement of the Department of State Services (DSS) in cracking down on these illegal entities and their promoters.

To safeguard prospective students and their families, Maiyaki urged parents and guardians to consult the commission's website, where a comprehensive list of legal and illegal universities in Nigeria is available. This precautionary step aims to prevent unsuspecting individuals from falling prey to the deceptive practices of these unauthorized institutions.

This revelation comes in the wake of the suspension of degree certificates from two Francophone West African countries and others. An undercover journalist's expose detailed the acquisition of a degree from a university in Benin Republic in under two months, leading to deployment for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

In a public announcement, Maiyaki listed the fake institutions slated for closure, along with nine others described as "Degree Mills" undergoing further investigation or legal actions. The NUC's decisive actions are geared towards prosecuting proprietors and recovering illegal fees and charges from subscribers.

The institutions facing closure or investigation include the National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State; North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State; Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu; Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State; West Coast University, Umuahia; Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State; Volta University College, Aba, Abia State; Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University, and L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State.

Maiyaki issued a stern warning, emphasizing that individuals obtaining certificates from these illegal institutions do so at their own risk, as such credentials will not be recognized for NYSC, employment, or further educational pursuits.

See Full List of Illegal Universities/Campuses Below:

1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

2. Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any ofits other campuses

3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses

4. University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

5. Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses

6. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria

7. Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any ofits other campuses

8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses

9. United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.

10. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.

11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.

12. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.

13. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other campuses

14. The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria

15. Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria

16. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria

17. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria

18. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.

19. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.

20. Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.

21. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.

22. Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.

23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna IllegalCampus

24. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.

25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.

26. EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.

27. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria

28. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria

29. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria

30. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria

31. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.

32. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria

33. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.

34. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State

35. Open International University, Akure

36. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo

37. Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State

38. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja

39. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State

40. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State

41. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.

42. Temple University, Abuja

43. Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

44. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.

45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

46. University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

47. Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

49. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study

50. Evangel University of America & Chudick Management Academic, Lagos

51. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus)

52. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos

53. University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT

54. Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State

55. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna

56. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State

57. West African Union University, in Collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria.

58. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University. 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos.