Philomath University

Philomath University is a private multidisciplinary university established in 2021 and located in Abuja, Nigeria. ^{[1] [2]}

History

The university was licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 8 April 2021 as approved by the federal government, ^{[3] [4]} and the university started with two faculties; the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Law. Today, it has six faculties.

Faculties

The university has the following six faculties:

• Law
• Social Sciences
• Management Sciences
• Natural and Environmental Sciences
• Computing and Information Technology, and
• Communication and Media Studies. ^[5]

Award and Scholarships

The university was named the best private university at the 2024 Social Impact, Enterprise, and Leadership (SEAL) awards. ^[6] The university also awarded scholarships of up to 50% to prospective students. ^[7]

News

The founder and Pro-Chancellor of the university, Barrister Collins Aimuan, recently stated that Nigeria's 1999 constitution (as amended) is incapable of guaranteeing good governance. ^[8]

References

1. Abuja, Frank Ikpefan (11 December 2022). "Philomath University names road after minister's late mother". The Nation Newspaper.
2. Abuja, Sabi (20 May 2024). "Philomath University Abuja: Nurturing Excellence in Education". SabiAbuja.
3. The Guardian Nigeria News (8 April 2021). "NUC issues provisional licenses to 20 new private varsities". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
4. "FEC okays establishment of 20 private varsities". Vanguard News. 4 February 2021.
5. "Faculties – Philomath University".
6. The Guardian Nigeria News (21 August 2024). "Philomath University shines at SEAL Awards, named top private varsity". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
7. Nation, The (24 February 2022). "Philomath Varsity offers scholarships to prospective students | The Nation". The Nation Newspaper.
8. "'1999 Constitution Can't Guarantee Good Governance'". Daily Trust. 29 September 2025.