Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) is under intense scrutiny of the anti-corruption agency over the ‘compulsory’ N750,000 levy reportedly imposed on graduating students. 

Management of the private university in Kano is said to have tied the fee to the issuance of final results, NYSC mobilisation letter and other relevant documents, a development that prompted intervention of the anti-graft agency. 

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission had allegedly ordered the university to halt the collection of the levy pending the conclusion of the investigation.

In a letter dated November 27, 2025, and signed by the agency’s Head of Operations, Salisu Saleh, the ivory tower was reportedly directed to maintain the status quo and refrain from withholding certificates or NYSC mobilisation.

The commission said it was taking the decision, in line with its powers under Sections 9 and 15 of the PCACC Law 2008 (as amended, 2010), and to prevent actions that might compromise the investigation. 

It acknowledged receiving a formal complaint regarding the imposition of the fee and concerns that students might be punished for resisting it.

Despite the directive, parents have lamented the outright disregard of the notice. Reacting to further complaints, however, Chairman of the anti-corruption commission, Saidu Yahya, reaffirmed ongoing investigation on the matter, promising that no party would be short-changed. 
Efforts to get a reaction from the university management were futile as the spokesperson, Ali Kakaki, was not available at press time.