The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has released the official list of 114 universities authorised to run law programmes in Nigeria, warning institutions against admitting students into unapproved programmes.
In a circular issued on Friday, the council stated that only the listed universities are permitted to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme across the country.
The notice, signed by the council’s Secretary and Director of Administration, Aderonke Osho, cautioned that universities operating law programmes without approval would face sanctions.
According to the council, students admitted into unaccredited law programmes will not be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Law School, which is required for qualification as a legal practitioner in Nigeria.
“The public is further informed that any university that admits students into a law programme without the approval of the Council of Legal Education is acting contrary to the provisions regulating legal education in Nigeria and will be subject to appropriate sanctions,” the circular stated.
The council added that it will continue to update the list in line with its mandate to regulate legal education and maintain professional standards.
Full List of 114 Universities Approved to Run Law Programmes in Nigeria
Federal Universities
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi
Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
Federal University Lokoja, Kogi
Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa
Federal University Wukari, Taraba
Modibbo Adama University, Yola
University of Abuja
University of Benin
University of Calabar
University of Ibadan
University of Ilorin
University of Jos
University of Lagos
University of Maiduguri
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
University of Port Harcourt
University of Uyo
Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto
State Universities
Abia State University
Adamawa State University
Adekunle Ajasin University
Ambrose Alli University
Bauchi State University
Bayero University Kano
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Delta State University
Ebonyi State University
Ekiti State University
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Gombe State University
Imo State University
Kwara State University
Lagos State University
Nasarawa State University
Niger Delta University
Northwest University Kano
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Osun State University
Plateau State University
Prince Abubakar Audu University
Rivers State University
Taraba State University
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University
Yobe State University
Notable Private Universities on the List
Afe Babalola University
American University of Nigeria
Babcock University
Baze University (moratorium on admission)
Bowen University
Caleb University
Crescent University
Elizade University
Godfrey Okoye University
Igbinedion University
Joseph Ayo Babalola University
Madonna University
Nile University Abuja
Redeemer’s University
Veritas University Abuja
Wesley University Ondo
(The complete list includes 114 universities as approved by the Council.)
Universities with Admission Moratorium
The council also placed temporary admission restrictions on some institutions:
Baze University – 3-year moratorium (2023/2024–2025/2026)
Lead City University – 5-year moratorium (2023/2024–2027/2028)
Nigeria Police Academy – 2-year moratorium (2024/2025–2025/2026)
The Council of Legal Education
The Council of Legal Education is the statutory body responsible for regulating legal education in Nigeria. Established under the Legal Education Act, it oversees the Nigerian Law School and ensures uniform standards in the training of lawyers across the country.