NUC grants City University Abuja operational license for 2026/2027 admissions

City University Abuja has officially received its operational license from the National Universities Commission (NUC), marking a significant milestone for the institution. This approval permits the university to commence academic activities and welcome its inaugural class of postgraduate students for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The license was formally presented to the university's promoters on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Abuja. This presentation officially transitions City University Abuja from a proposed institution to a fully licensed private postgraduate university. Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, the Executive Secretary of the NUC, presented the license, describing the approval as a major achievement and confirming that the university had successfully met all necessary regulatory requirements.

"Today marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new era. You have crossed all the hurdles. The university is now approved and no longer proposed," Ribadu stated. He further elaborated that City University Abuja is approved to begin operations with its initial academic programs. He urged the university's management to remain steadfast in upholding the Commission's standards for quality assurance, academic excellence, and regulatory compliance. The NUC will also assign a mentor institution to provide technical guidance for the university's successful launch and sustained growth.

Uzoechina Agu, a member of the University's Board of Trustees, expressed gratitude to the NUC for a licensing process described as transparent, rigorous, and professional. He assured the Commission that City University Abuja would operate under principles of academic excellence, innovation, integrity, and accountability. The university aims to produce graduates equipped for the demands of a dynamic global economy.

Agu further described the license as the realization of a long-held vision to establish a world-class institution focused on quality postgraduate education, research, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. He confirmed that the university is fully prepared for immediate academic operations, boasting modern facilities, qualified staff, and robust student support systems. The university is set to provide a conducive learning environment integrating technology, innovation, and industry relevance, preparing graduates for successful national and international careers.

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Today marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new era. You have crossed all the hurdles. The university is now approved and no longer proposed.