Full list: 122 universities approved by Council to offer Law in Nigeria, including AKSU

• The Council of Legal Education has approved 122 universities to offer Law in Nigeria, providing prospective students with an updated list ahead of the 2026/2027 admission exercise.

• Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) is among the notable additions to the latest list after previously being absent from the CLE's June list.

• Three universities have admission moratoriums: Baze University, Lead City University and the Nigeria Police Academy, meaning prospective students should check their current admission status before applying.

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved 122 universities to admit students into Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programmes in Nigeria.

This provides prospective students with a new list to check before choosing where to study Law for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The council's latest public notice, dated August 14, 2026, warned universities against admitting students into Law programmes without the required approval. The notice was signed by Aderonke Osho, Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration. 

This means prospective students should not rely solely on a university's website, admission advertisement or JAMB course options when deciding where to study Law. The institution's Law programme must also have the necessary CLE approval.

The latest update follows the 117-university list released in June 2026. In that notice, the council similarly warned that graduates from unapproved Law programmes would not be admitted into the Nigerian Law School.

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1. Abia State University, Uturu

2. Achievers University, Owo

3. Adamawa State University, Mubi

4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko

5. Adeleke University, Ede

6. Admiralty University, Ibusa

7. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti

8. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

9. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo

10. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

11. Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri

12. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin

13. Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye

14. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike

15. Amadeus University, Amazi

16. American University of Nigeria, Yola

17. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

18. Anchor University, Ayobo

19. Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo

20. Ave-Maria University, Piyanko

21. Azman University, Kano

22. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo

23. Bauchi State University, Gadau

24. Bayero University, Kano

25. Baze University, Abuja — moratorium

26. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

27. Bingham University, Karu

28. Bowen University, Iwo

29. Caleb University, Imota

30. Chrisland University, Abeokuta

31. Christopher University, Mowe

32. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam

33. Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara

34. Crescent University, Abeokuta

35. Delta State University, Abraka

36. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

37. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo

38. Edo University, Iyamho

39. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti

40. El-Amin University, Minna

41. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin

42. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani

43. European University of Nigeria, Abuja

44. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma

45. Federal University, Lokoja

46. Federal University, Otuoke

47. Federal University, Wukari

48. Fountain University, Osogbo

49. Godfrey Okoye University

50. Gombe State University

51. Gregory University, Uturu

52. Hensard University, Toru-Orua

53. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai

54. Igbinedion University, Okada

55. Imo State University, Owerri

56. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji

57. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko

58. KolaDaisi University, Ibadan

59. Kwara State University, Malete

60. Lagos State University, Ojo

61. Lead City University, Ibadan — moratorium

62. Lux Mundi University, Umuahia

63. Madonna University, Okija

64. Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka

65. Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede

66. Maryam Abacha American University, Kano

67. McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo

68. Mewar International University, Masaka

69. Modibbo Adama University, Yola

70. Nasarawa State University, Keffi

71. Newgate University, Minna

72. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island

73. Nigerian-British University, Asa

74. Nile University, Abuja

75. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

76. North-Eastern University, Gombe

77. Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano

78. Northwest University, Kalambaina, Sokoto

79. Novena University, Ogume

80. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

81. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu

82. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye

83. Osun State University, Osogbo

84. Peaceland University, Enugu

85. Peter University, Achina-Onneh

86. Philomath University, Abuja

87. Plateau State University, Bokkos

88. Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil — moratorium

89. Prime University, Kuje

90. Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba

91. Rayhaan University, Birnin-Kebbi

92. Redeemer's University, Ede

93. Renaissance University, Ugbawka

94. Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

95. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt

96. Salem University, Lokoja

97. Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko

98. Shanahan University, Onitsha

99. Skyline University, Kano

100. Taraba State University, Jalingo

101. Thomas Adewunmi University, Oko-Irese

102. Topfaith University, Mkpatak

103. Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina

104. University of Abuja

105. University of Benin, Benin City

106. University of Calabar, Calabar

107. University of Delta, Agbor

108. University of Ibadan, Ibadan

109. University of Ilesa, Ilesa

110. University of Ilorin, Ilorin

111. University of Jos, Jos

112. University of Lagos, Akoka

113. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri

114. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

115. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt

116. University of Uyo, Uyo

117. University on the Niger, Umunya

118. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

119. Veritas University, Bwari

120. Wesley University, Ondo

121. Western Delta University, Oghara

122. Yobe State University, Damaturu

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One notable change in the August update is the inclusion of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU).

AKSU was not on the CLE's June list. However, the university had already received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) in November 2025 to commence its full-time LL.B programme from the 2025/2026 academic session. 

Its appearance on the August CLE list is therefore significant for students already enrolled in the programme and those considering AKSU for Law.

It also brings the university into the council's latest published list of institutions approved to admit students into LL.B programmes.

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Students should also pay attention to the status of individual universities on the list.

The updated CLE list identifies three universities with temporary restrictions on Law admissions.

Baze University is under a moratorium for the 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 academic sessions, while the restriction on Lead City University runs from 2023/2024 through 2027/2028.

The Nigeria Police Academy also has a moratorium covering the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions.

In practical terms, a moratorium means the university cannot admit new students into its LL.B programme during the period specified by the Council of Legal Education.

Prospective students should check the applicable admission period and the university's current status before accepting an offer or paying fees.

The CLE's updated list provides a useful starting point for students planning to study Law. However, candidates should still confirm the current admission status of their preferred university before making payment or finalising their choice. 

The distinction is important because CLE approval for Law is separate from general university approval by the NUC.