Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa initiative

Nasarawa State University provides encouraging and inspiring environments for young curious minds to learn and thrive. Nasarawa State University seeks to provide an outlet for Nasarawa State indigenes to pursue and get university education, which, in the long term, would prepare graduates and equip them with the necessary skills for the growth of the state and the country at large.

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources in Effurun in Delta State, Nigeria was established in March 2007 under a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative to build a specialized University to produce unique high level manpower and relevant expertise for the Oil & Gas sector in Nigeria and worldwide. At first, it occupied the PTI Conference centre, Effurun Delta state, which is few kilometres away from the permanent site. The new site covered large hectares of land generously leased by the chiefs and people of Uviwe kingdom. FUPRE is the first of its kind in Africa and it is destined to be the premier international institution-of-choice with the state-of-the-art facilities to provide the petroleum and allied sectors, world class education, training, research, consultancy and extension services. FUPRE organise its academic activities along college lines. Under this arrangement, related Departments are grouped to form a College without an intervening tier of faculties.

Federal University of Technology Minna specializes in technological education.

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) was founded on 5 February 1964 in response to independent Nigeria's defence needs to train officers for the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Adamawa State University mission is to produce graduates of the highest calibre in all fields.

University of Lagos has provided quality, research-focused education for over fifty years to Nigerians and others seeking knowledge. Founded to develop a skilled workforce to support the political, social, and economic growth of a newly independent nation, the university has consistently pursued this mission with commitment and effectiveness. It has established a reputation for academic excellence and is widely recognized as "the University of First Choice and the Nation's Pride."

FUGA institutions are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment and community, and these statements affirm the belief that diversity is essential to a quality education.

Federal University Lokoja objective was not only to accelerate equitable access to higher education in Nigeria, but also to build institutions that can support Nigeria's drive for rapid development by providing quality manpower and a knowledge base to drive competitiveness.

Baze University provides high-quality education by using experienced international faculty, first-rate instructional tools.

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Bayero University Kano is a school.

Crescent University is a private university poised to produce graduates equipped with knowledge for sustainable living in an ever-changing world through adequate and up-to-date physical facilities such as lecture rooms, laboratories, studios, healthy hostels and offices, and extensive use of information technology.

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is one of the four earliest Universities in Nigeria.

The University of Jos was established with the vision of being an innovative institution with great interaction between 'town and gown'. It started as a Campus of the University of Ibadan in November 1971. They are committed to providing education that is globally competitive and relevant to the needs of today's employer and the developing challenges of Nigeria. It is located in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria.

Babcock University is a first-class Seventh-day Adventist institution, building servant leaders for a better world. As a private university, their academic programme provides a holistic education anchored on the harmonious development of the intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual potentials of our students, inspiring stable and noble character needed for effective leadership and service in the society .

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) is one of the three specialized universities of agriculture established by the Federal government of Nigeria in 1992. The University is located in the well-known agricultural training and research community of Umudike in the south Eastern zone of Nigeria.

The University of Port Harcourt is a public higher education institution located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, established in 1975. The university operates under the regulations of the National University Commission (NUC) and features one College, twelve Faculties, and three Schools. It offers a range of academic programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The institution emphasizes entrepreneurial initiatives and has established a SERVICOM Unit to enhance service delivery within its administrative framework. With a commitment to providing quality education, the University of Port Harcourt plays a significant role in the academic landscape of the South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria.

Al-Qalam University Katsina (AUK) is Nigeria's first Islamic university and the country's only non-profit university. It receives no subsidies or grants from any of Nigeria's three levels of government. In contrast to private universities owned by individuals, it is owned by the Muslim Community

University of Ilorin is a higher education institution that provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 16 faculties. It emphasizes research, innovation, and community engagement, aiming to produce high-quality graduates equipped for the workforce. The university's expansive campus supports a vibrant academic environment, fostering both personal and professional development.