The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has released its updated list of 122 universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Nigeria, while warning prospective students against enrolling in unaccredited institutions.
In a public notice dated August 14, 2026, the Council said only universities with its approval are authorised to admit students into Law programmes.
It warned that students who gain admission into unapproved Law programmes will not be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Law School, potentially preventing them from progressing to professional legal training.
Council warns prospective Law students
The Council urged prospective students, parents and guardians to verify the accreditation status of any university before accepting admission to study Law.
It also warned universities against admitting students into LL.B programmes without the required approval, noting that institutions that violate the regulations governing legal education could face sanctions.
Some universities placed under admission moratorium
The approved list also identifies universities that are currently under moratorium on Law admissions.
These include:
- Baze University, Abuja — three-year moratorium covering 2023/2024 to 2025/2026.
- Lead City University, Ibadan — five-year moratorium covering 2023/2024 to 2027/2028.
- Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil — two-year moratorium covering 2024/2025 to 2025/2026.
Students are therefore advised to check the specific admission status of a university for the relevant academic session before applying.
Full list of 122 approved universities
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Achievers University, Owo
- Adamawa State University, Mubi
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
- Adeleke University, Ede
- Admiralty University, Ibusa
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
- Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
- Amadeus University, Amazi
- American University of Nigeria, Yola
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Anchor University, Ayobo
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo
- Ave-Maria University, Piyanko
- Azman University, Kano
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Bayero University, Kano
- Baze University, Abuja (moratorium)
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Bingham University, Karu
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Caleb University, Imota
- Chrisland University, Abeokuta
- Christopher University, Mowe
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam
- Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara
- Crescent University, Abeokuta
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo
- Edo University, Iyamho
- Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
- El-Amin University, Minna
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani
- European University of Nigeria, Abuja
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
- Federal University, Lokoja
- Federal University, Otuoke
- Federal University, Wukari
- Fountain University, Osogbo
- Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Hensard University, Toru-Orua
- Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai
- Igbinedion University, Okada
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
- Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko
- Koladaisi University, Ibadan
- Kwara State University, Malete
- Lagos State University, Ojo
- Lead City University, Ibadan (moratorium)
- Lux Mundi University, Umuahia
- Madonna University, Okija
- Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka
- Margaret Lawrence University, Abuja
- Maryam Abacha American University, Kano
- McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo
- Mewar International University, Masaka
- Modibbo Adama University, Yola
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Newgate University, Minna
- Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
- Nigerian-British University, Asa
- Nile University, Abuja
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- North-Eastern University, Gombe
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
- Northwest University, Kalambaina, Sokoto
- Novena University, Ogume
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- Oduduwa University, Ipetu-Modu
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
- Osun State University, Osogbo
- Peaceland University, Enugu
- Peter University, Achina/Onneh
- Philomath University, Abuja
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
- Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil (moratorium)
- Prime University, Kuje
- Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba
- Rayhaan University, Birnin-Kebbi
- Redeemer’s University, Ede
- Renaissance University, Ugbawka
- Rev. Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi
- Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
- Salem University, Lokoja
- Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko
- Shanahan University, Onitsha
- Skyline University, Kano
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Thomas Adewunmi University, Oko-Irese
- Topfaith University, Mkpatak
- Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina
- University of Abuja
- University of Benin
- University of Calabar
- University of Delta, Agbor
- University of Ibadan
- University of Ilesa
- University of Ilorin
- University of Jos
- University of Lagos
- University of Maiduguri
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- University of Port Harcourt
- University of Uyo
- University on the Niger, Umunya
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
- Veritas University, Bwari
- Wesley University, Ondo
- Western Delta University, Oghara
- Yobe State University, Damaturu
What prospective students should do
Before applying for Law admission, candidates should confirm both the university’s CLE accreditation and its admission status for the relevant academic session. Being listed among approved institutions does not necessarily mean a university can admit new Law students during a period covered by a moratorium.
Bottom line: If you want to study Law in Nigeria, verify first, apply second. A Law admission from an unapproved programme could leave you unable to proceed to the Nigerian Law School.
