Full List of Federal Universities Tinubu Approved in 2025, Location and State Mentioned

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of five new federal universities across Nigeria by 2025, aiming to expand the country's tertiary education sector. The newly sanctioned institutions will cover a range of disciplines such as aeronautics, communication, and management, reflecting a strategic effort to diversify academic offerings and improve access to specialized education.

The locations of the approved universities include Iragbuji, Ijagun in Ijebu Ode, Kachia in Kaduna State, and Tai Town in Ogoniland, Rivers State. Education stakeholders have welcomed this development, anticipating that the new universities will help alleviate pressure on existing institutions and provide 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.