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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 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.

 

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
Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies Iragbuji, Osun State 2025 Tai Solarin Federal University of Education Ijagun, Ijebu Ode

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.