The Federal Government of Nigeria has given the green light for the creation of Crestfield University located in Erin‑Osun, Osun State, designating it as a private university within the country.

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

The licence states that the sanction was issued after the institution 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 authorized to function as a private university throughout Nigeria.

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

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

The university’s management has conveyed gratitude to the Federal Government, the Ministry of Education and the NUC for the approval, and has pledged to uphold academic excellence, high‑quality teaching, robust research and character development in accordance with the Commission’s approved standards.