James Hope University, Lagos
JHU | |
| Motto | Magnitudine suæ spę et educatione |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Hope and Education for Greatness |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2021 |
| Founder | Jim Ovia |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission |
| Chancellor | Jim Ovia |
| Vice-Chancellor | Austin Nosike |
| Location | , |
James Hope University (JHU), Lekki, Lagos, is a private university in Nigeria approved by Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) in February 2021, along with other 19 universities.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
The university was founded by Nigerian businessman and banker Jim Ovia. Popularly known as JHU, the university is located in Lekki, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.[6]
Organisation and governance
Chancellor
Jim Ovia is the founder and chancellor of James Hope University, Lagos.[7]
Vice-Chancellor
Since September 2025, the Vice-Chancellor has been Prof. Austin Nosike. Nosike took over from Prof. Abiola Babajide, the Acting VC.[8][9][10]
Courses
The university runs only postgraduate courses in Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA).[11] The programmes offered are Economic Development and Policy Analysis, Finance, Fintech and Analytics, and Innovation, Intrapreneurship and Entrepreneurship.[12]
References
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (3 February 2021). "FEC approves 20 private universities". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ "Private Universities". National Universities Commission. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ "FG gives licences to 20 new private universities". Daily Trust. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ "Private Universities In Nigeria". The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU). Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Ayitogo, Nasir (3 February 2021). "FEC approves 20 new private universities (FULL LIST)". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Abdulrahman, Nafisat (19 September 2025). "Lagos Private Varsity Appoints Prof. Austin Nosike As Vice Chancellor". Leadership. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Edema, Grace (19 September 2025). "Lagos private varsity gets new VC". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ "James Hope University Holds Handover Ceremony as Acting Vice Chancellor Hands Over to New Vice Chancellor – Home". Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Bankole, Idowu (10 September 2025). "James Hope University gets new Vice Chancellor". Vanguard News. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Bodunde, Deborah (14 September 2025). "Austin Nosike appointed as VC of James Hope University". TheCable. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ TheCable (15 December 2023). "APPLY: Jim Ovia-backed JHBS commences operations, offers executive MBA". TheCable. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ John, Anita (16 September 2025). "James Hope University Appoints Prof Nosike, Ex-Deputy VC at Copperstone University, as its New Vice Chancellor -". Retrieved 20 September 2025.