This category covers everything about universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges of education, and other higher of learning in Nigeria.
Earlier, we told you that the University of Abuja, also known as Yakubu Gowon University, has joined the train of universities offering HND to BSc conversion programmes in Nigeria. Whether it’s called a degree upgrader, top-up, conversion, or HND/BSc programme, they all mean the same thing. Here is everything you need to know about the […]
Now that you’ve printed your Notification of Admission letter from the ABU SPGS portal, what’s next? What documents do you need to prepare ahead of screening? This guide is based on a first-hand experience during the 2024/2025 ABU Postgraduate screening process. Here is the step-by-step procedure for registration for those who have been admitted into
There are set rules by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for colleges of education, polytechnics, and other non-degree awarding institutions to affiliate with Nigerian universities. Some of the NUC guidelines on affiliations also apply to the parent universities, as stipulated by the regulatory body. Brief Historical Background The first known affiliate institution in Nigeria was
There are 125 polytechnics, colleges of education, and seminary institutions affiliated with 27 universities in Nigeria. These institutions are duly recognised by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Following the first successful affiliation between the College of Education, Kano and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in 1983, the number of affiliations between lower institutions and universities
The Hall Administrator of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has released the list of required documents for newly admitted postgraduate students who have reserved and paid for a bed space in the university’s halls of residence. In a notification dated April 17, 2025, and seen by EdubaseNG on Thursday evening, postgraduate students (PGS) who will
The management of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has released the programme calendar for the 2025 Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Centre of Excellence (SPESSE-CE). The programme, which begins today Monday, April 14, 2025, will run through December 19, 2025. It includes the Short Executive Course and the Advanced Certificate Course. The Advanced
Screening and clearance for the 2024/2025 academic session for postgraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has commenced, with a postgraduate student (MSc full-time) expected to pay a grand total of ₦218,375, including acceptance, tuition, and sundry charges. Even though the basic tuition fee is ₦87,500 (for MSc full-time), additional charges such as examination,
The Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia, Kaduna State (formerly known as Nok University, Kachia or NUK) officially became a government-owned institution on February 11, 2025, following the forfeiture of the assets of its original founder, who was found guilty of misusing public funds for personal purposes. History In 2021, Mr. Anthony Hassan, after retiring as
The Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni, Rivers State, was established on February 3, 2025. History On November 26, 2019, a bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Saakpenwa Ogoni, Rivers State (And Other Matters Connected Therewith), 2019”, sponsored by Dr.
As of March 2025, there are 67 federal universities in Nigeria, following recent approvals by the president. Among these, 29 are specialized institutions, while 5 are uniformed universities, such as those affiliated with the Army and Navy. The oldest federal university in Nigeria is the University of Ibadan (UI), formerly known as University College before
