A public notice issued on Monday but dated August 14, 2026, read, "The Council of Legal Education hereby informs the general public, prospective students, parents, guardians, and other stakeholders that only Universities accredited by the Council of Legal Education are authorised to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Nigeria."

It added, "Furthermore, students admitted into Law programmes in Universities that are not accredited by the Council of Legal Education will not be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Law School."

Beyond the main list, the Council flagged three Universities currently barred from fresh Law admissions. Baze University, Abuja, is under a three year moratorium spanning the 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 sessions. Lead City University, Ibadan, faces a longer five year suspension running from 2023/2024 to 2027/2028. The Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, is restricted for two years, covering the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions.

Aderonke O. Osho, Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, signed the notice on behalf of the regulator.

The Council's list includes Abia State University, Uturu; Achievers University, Owo; Adamawa State University, Mubi; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko; Adeleke University, Ede; Admiralty University, Ibusa; Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo; and Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden.

Others named are Al Ansar University, Maiduguri; Al Hikmah University, Ilorin; Aletheia University, Ago Iwoye; Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike; Amadeus University, Amazi; American University of Nigeria, Yola; Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Anchor University, Ayobo; Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo (Calabar); Ave Maria University, Piyanko; Azman University, Kano; Babcock University, Ilishan Remo; Bauchi State University, Gadau; and Bayero University, Kano.

Also on the list is Baze University, Abuja, though it remains under a three year moratorium on admission running from the 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 sessions, as earlier stated.

The list continues with Benson Idahosa University, Benin City; Bingham University, Karu; Bowen University, Iwo; Caleb University, Imota; Chrisland University, Abeokuta; Christopher University, Mowe; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam; Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara; Crescent University, Abeokuta; Delta State University, Abraka; Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki; Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo; Edo University, Iyamho (Uzairue); Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti; El Amin University, Minna; Elizade University, Ilara Mokin; Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani; European University of Nigeria, Abuja; Federal University, Dutsin Ma; Federal University, Lokoja; Federal University, Otuoke; Federal University, Wukari; Fountain University, Osogbo; Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State; Gombe State University; Gregory University, Uturu; Hensard University, Toru Orua; Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai; Igbinedion University, Okada; Imo State University, Owerri; and Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji.

Further down, the list features Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko; Koladaisi University, Ibadan; Kwara State University, Malete; Lagos State University, Ojo; Lux Mundi University, Umuahia; Madonna University, Okija; Maduka University, Ekwegbe Nsukka; Margaret Lawrence University, Abuja; Maryam Abacha American University, Kano; McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo; Mewar International University, Masaka; Modibbo Adama University, Yola; Nasarawa State University, Keffi; Newgate University, Minna; Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island; Nigerian British University, Asa; Nile University, Abuja; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; North Eastern University, Gombe State; Northwest University, Kano (Yusuf Maitama Sule University); Northwest University, Kalambaina, Wamakko; Novena University, Ogume; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife; Oduduwa University, Ipetu Modu; Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye; Osun State University, Osogbo; Peaceland University, Enugu; Peter University, Achina/Onneh; Philomath University, Abuja; and Plateau State University, Bokkos.

Lead City University, Ibadan, also appears on the list, though it remains subject to a five year moratorium running from 2023/2024 to 2027/2028, as earlier noted. Similarly, the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, is listed but restricted for two years, covering the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions. See a detailed list of the approved universities.

The remaining institutions named include Prime University, Kuje; Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba; Rayhaan University, Birnin Kebbi; Redeemer's University, Ede; Renaissance University, Ugbawka; Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (formerly Benue State University); Rivers State University, Port Harcourt; Salem University, Lokoja; Sam Maris University, Supare Akoko; Shanahan University, Onitsha; Skyline University, Kano; Taraba State University, Jalingo; Thomas Adewunmi University, Oko Irese; Topfaith University, Mkpatak; Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina; University of Abuja; University of Benin, Benin City; University of Calabar; University of Delta, Agbor; University of Ibadan; University of Ilesa; University of Ilorin; University of Jos; University of Lagos, Akoka; University of Maiduguri; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; University of Port Harcourt; University of Uyo; University on the Niger, Umunya; Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto; Veritas University, Bwari; Wesley University, Ondo; Western Delta University, Oghara; and Yobe State University, Damaturu.