Nigeria’s Federal Government has given its nod for the creation of Crestfield University located in Erin‑Osun, Osun State, designating it as a private university.

The endorsement was formalised by issuing a Provisional Licence to Operate as a Private University, bearing Serial No. 202, from the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The licence states that the sanction was issued after the university satisfied every condition stipulated in the Education (Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

Consequently, Crestfield University is now officially registered and authorised to function as a private university within the country.

The licence bears the official seal and signatures dated the 21st of October, 2026.

Signatories include Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, Executive Secretary of the NUC, and Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, Honourable Minister of Education.

Crestfield University’s management has thanked the Federal Government, the Ministry of Education and the NUC for the green light, and pledged to uphold academic excellence, high‑quality teaching, robust research and character development in accordance with the Commission’s approved standards.