The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved five additional universities to begin law degree programmes in Nigeria.
This move marks a major step in expanding access to legal education across the country.
New Universities Cleared to Offer Law Degrees
CLE granted the approvals during its second quarterly meeting on April 17, 2025, held at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari.
Chief Emeka Ngige (SAN), Chairman of the Council, presided over the meeting.
The newly approved institutions include:
- Nigerian British University, Abia State
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Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State
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Modibbo Adama University, Yola
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Prime University, Abuja
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Margaret Lawrence University, Abuja
Each university can admit up to 50 law students starting from the 2024/2025 academic session.
CLE Verifies Law Faculties Before Approval
The Nigerian Law School’s verification team, led by Director-General Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma (SAN), inspected the institutions.
Following successful evaluations, the CLE approved the commencement of the law programmes.
In addition, the council increased the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s admission quota from 220 to 250 law students.
This reflects CLE’s confidence in the university’s academic capacity.
Bar Final Exams Record 84% Pass Rate
The Council also reported a strong performance in the 2024 Bar Final Examinations.
Out of 7,134 candidates, 260 earned First Class Honours, and 1,193 achieved Second Class Upper Division.
A total of 2,638 students received Second Class Lower, 1,595 passed, and 327 earned Conditional Passes.
Meanwhile, 940 candidates failed, and 181 were absent from the exams.
CLE Reaffirms Commitment To Legal Education
The CLE stated it remains committed to maintaining high standards in legal training.
It aims to equip future lawyers with the skills needed for legal excellence and national development.
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