List of Universities offering Political Science in Nigeria

List of Universities offering Political Science in Nigeria

Political science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics at the local, state, national, and international levels.

The course is focused on developing understandings of institutions, practices, and relations that constitute public life and modes of inquiry that promote citizenship.

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Admission Requirements for Political Science

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Direct Entry Requirements:

Two (2) A’ Level passes to include Government or History.

O’Level Requirements:

Five (5) SSC credit passes to include

• English Language,
• Government / History and
• any other three (3) subjects from Arts / Social Sciences with
• at least ‘O’ Level pass in Mathematics.

UTME Subjects Combination / Requirements:

• English Language,
• Government / History and
• two (2) other Social Sciences or Arts subjects.

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Nigerian Universities Offering Political Science

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• Adeleke University, Ede (AUE)

Adeleke University is a Private University located at Loogun-Ogberin Road, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: adelekeuniversity.edu.ng

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• Evangel University, Akaeze (EVANGEL)

Evangel University is a Private University located at Abakaliki Km 48 Enugu Okpoto in Ebonyi State, Nigeria and established in 2012 | Official Website: evangeluniversity.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Kashere (FUKASHERE)

Federal University, Kashere is a Federal University located at Kashere in Gombe State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: fukashere.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA)

Federal University, Lokoja is a Federal University located at Behind Specialist Hospital, Lokoja in Kogi State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: fulokoja.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Otuoke (FUOTUOKE)

Federal University, Otuoke is a Federal University located at Otuoke in Bayelsa State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: fuotuoke.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Wukari (FUWUKARI)

Federal University, Wukari is a Federal University located at katsina-Ala Road, Wukari in Taraba State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: fuwukari.edu.ng

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• Plateau State University, Bokkos (PLASU)

Plateau State University is a State University located at Bokkos in Plateau State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: plasu.edu.ng

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• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU)

Ambrose Alli University is a State University located at Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria and established in 1980 | Official Website: aauekpoma.edu.ng

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• Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)

Adekunle Ajasin University is a State University located at Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria and established in 1999 | Official Website: aaua.edu.ng

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• University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA)

University of Abuja is a Federal University located at Gwagwalada Abuja in Federal Capital Territory State, Nigeria and established in 1988 | Official Website: uniabuja.edu.ng

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• Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)

Abia State University is a State University located at Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria and established in 1981 | Official Website: abiastateuniversity.edu.ng

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• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)

Ahmadu Bello University is a Federal University located at Samaru, a suburb of Zaria in Kaduna State, Nigeria and established in 1962 | Official Website: abu.edu.ng

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• Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)

Afe Babalola University is a Private University located at Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria and established in 2009 | Official Website: abuad.edu.ng

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• Achievers University, Owo (AC)

Achievers University is a Private University located at KM 1 ldasen/Uteh Road, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: achievers.edu.ng

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• Adamawa State University, Mubi (ADSU)

Adamawa State University is a State University located at Mubi in Adamawa State, Nigeria and established in 2001 | Official Website: adsu.edu.ng

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• Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)

Ajayi Crowther University is a Private University located on the Ibadan-Oyo-Ilorin road in Atiba Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: acu.edu.ng

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• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden (AKSU)

Akwa Ibom State University is a State University located at Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin LGA, Nigeria and established in 2010 | Official Website: aksu.edu.ngAl-Qalam University, Katsina (AUK)

 

Al-Qalam University is a Private University located at Dutsin-Ma Road, Katsina State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: auk.edu.ng

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• Anchor University Ayobo, Lagos

Anchor University is a State University located at Ayobo Road, Ipaja, Lagos, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: aul.edu.ng

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• Arthur Jarvis University, Akpoyubo

Arthur Jarvis University is a Private University located at Akpabuyo, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng

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• Atiba University, Oyo

Atiba University is a Private University located at Opposite A.U.D Primary School Alagbon, Owode Oyo – Iseyin Road, Oyo, Nigeria and established in 2017 | Official Website: atibauniversity.edu.ngBabcock University, Ilishan-Remo (BU)

 

Adamawa State University is a State University located at Mubi in Adamawa State, Nigeria and established in 1999 | Official Website: babcock.edu.ng

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• Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG)

Bauchi State University is a State University located at Gadau in Bauchi State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: basug.edu.ng

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• Bayero University (BUK)

Bayero University is a Federal University located at BUK, along new site Bayero university Kano, Kano State, Nigeria and established in 1975 | Official Website: buk.edu.ng

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Bornu State University, Maiduguri (BOSU) is a State University located at Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria and was established in 2016 | Official Website: bosu.edu.ng

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• Bowen University, Iwo (BU)

Bowen University is a Private University located at Iwo Local Government in Osun State, Nigeria and established in 2001 | Official Website: bowen.edu.ng

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• Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU)

Benue State University is a State University located at Gboko Road, Walmayo, Makurdi in Benue State, Nigeria and established in 1992 | Official Website: bsum.edu.ng

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• University of Calabar (UNICAL)

University of Calabar is a Federal University located at Eta Agbo Road Calabar in Cross River State, Nigeria and established in 1975 | Official Website: unical.edu.ng

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• Caleb University, Lagos (CUI)

Caleb University is a Private University located at Ikorodu-Itoikin-Ijebu-Ode Road, Imota in Lagos State, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: calebuniversity.edu.ng

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• Caritas University (CU)

Caritas University is a Private University located at amorji nike in Enugu State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: caritasuni.edu.ng/

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• Chrisland University, Owode

Chrisland University is a Private University located at Ajebo Road after FMC, Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: chrislanduniversity.edu.ng

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• Christopher University, Mowe (UNICHRIS)

Christopher University is a Private University located at Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Ibokun Aro, Mowe in Lagos State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: christopheruniversity.edu.ng

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• Clifford University, Owerrinta

Clifford University is a Private University located at Owerrinta, (Ihie Campus), off Okpuala Ngwa junction, Isiala-Ngwa North LGA, Abia State, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: clifforduni.edu.ng

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• Coal City University (CCU)

Coal City University is a Private University located at Achi St, Independence Layout, Enugu State, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: ccu.edu.ng

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• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli (COOU)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University is a State University located at Ulli in Anambra State, Nigeria and established in 2000 | Official Website: coou.edu.ng

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• Covenant University, Ota (CU)

Covenant University is a Private University located at KM. 10 Idiroko Road, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria and established in 2002 | Official Website: covenantuniversity.edu.ng

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• Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)

Delta State University is a State University located at Abraka in Delta State, Nigeria and established in 1992 | Official Website: delsu.edu.ng

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• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU)

Ebonyi State University is a State University located at Enugu-Abakaliki Rd, Ntezi Abba, Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, Nigeria and established in 2000 | Official Website: ebsu.edu.ng

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• Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin

Elizade University is a Private University located at Ilara-Mokin in Ondo State, Nigeria and established in 2012 | Official Website: elizadeuniversity.edu.ng

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• Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo (ECU)

Edwin Clark University is a Private University located at Burutu, 332109, Kiagbodo in Delta State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng

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• Ekiti State University (EKSU)

Ekiti State University is a State University located at Iworoko road, Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State, Nigeria and established in 1982 | Official Website: eksu.edu.ng

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• Eastern Palm University, Ogboko (EPU)

Eastern Palm University is a State University located at Ogboko, Ideato South LGA, Orlu in Imo State, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: epu.edu.ng

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• Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)

Enugu State University of Science and Technology is a State University located at Agbani in Enugu State, Nigeria and established in 1982 | Official Website: esut.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Dutse (FUD)

Federal University of Dutse is a Federal University located at  Ibrahim Aliyu Way Bye-Pass in Dutse State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: fud.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA)

Federal University, Dutsin-Ma is a Federal University located at Dutsinma Road Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: fudutsinma.edu.ng

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• Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA)

Federal University, Gashua is a Federal University located at Sabon Gari, Nguru-Gashua-Damasak Road; PMB 1005 Gashua in Yobe State, Nigeria and established in 2013 | Official Website: fugashua.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS)

Federal University, Gusau is a Federal University located at Zaria Road, Gusau in Zamfara State, Nigeria and established in 2013 | Official Website: fugusau.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)

Federal University, Birnin Kebbi is a Federal University located at Jega Rd, Kalgo, Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State, Nigeria and established in 2013 | Official Website: fubk.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA)

Federal University, Lafia is a Federal University located at Lafia in Nasarawa State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: fulafia.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo (AE-FUNAI)

Also know as Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike is a Federal University located at Ikwo in Ebonyi State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: funai.edu.ng

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• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)

Federal University, Oye-Ekiti is a Federal University located at Km 3 Oye – Afao Road in Ekiti State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: fuoye.edu.ng

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• Fountain University, Osogbo (FUO)

Fountain University is a Private University located at Opp. Olomola Hospital, Along Agric Settlement Road, Oke-Osun, Osogbo in Osun State, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: fuo.edu.ng

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• Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI)

Godfrey Okoye University is a Private University located at Ugwuomu-Nike in Enugu State, Nigeria and established in 2009 | Official Website: gouni.edu.ng

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• Gregory University, Uturu (GUU)

Gregory University is a Private University located at Uturu in Abia State, Nigeria and established in 2012 | Official Website: gregoryuniversity.com

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• Gombe State University (GSU)

Gombe State University is a State University located at Tudun Wada Quarters Gombe in Gombe State, Nigeria and established in 2004 | Official Website: gsu.edu.ng

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• University of Ibadan (UI)

University of Ibadan is a Federal University located at Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria and established in 1948 | Official Website: ui.edu.ng

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• University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

University of Ilorin is a Federal University located at Illorin in Kwara State, Nigeria and established in 1975 | Official Website: unilorin.edu.ng

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• Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU)

Joseph Ayo Babalola University is a Private University located at Along Ilesa-Akure Express Road Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, Nigeria and established in 2006 | Official Website: jabu.edu.ng

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• University of Jos (UNIJOS)

University of Jos is a Federal University located at Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria and established in 1975 | Official Website: unijos.edu.ng

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• Kaduna State University (KASU)

Kaduna State University is a State University located at Kaduna in Kaduna State, Nigeria and established in 2004 | Official Website: kasu.edu.ng

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• Koladaisi University, Ibadan (KU)

Koladaisi University is a Private University located at Km 18, Ibadan-Oyo Express Road Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng

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• Kogi State University, Anyigba (KSU)

Kogi State University is a State University located at Anyigba in Kogi State, Nigeria and established in 1999 | Official Website: ksu.edu.ng

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• Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)

Kwara State University is a State University located at Secretariat, Zango Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria and established in 2009 | Official Website: kwasu.edu.ng

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• University of Lagos (UNILAG)

University of Lagos is a Federal University located at Akoka, Yaba Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria and established in 1962 | Official Website: unilag.edu.ng

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• Landmark University (LU)

Landmark University is a Private University located at Km 4 Ipetu,Omu Aran Road; PMB 1001 Omu-Aran in Adamawa State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: lmu.edu.ng

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• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University is a State University located at Lapai in Niger State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: ibbu.edu.ng

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• Lagos State University (LASU)

Lagos State University is a State University located at Badagry Expressway PMB 1087 Ojo in Lagos State, Nigeria and established in 1983 | Official Website: lasu.edu.ng

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• Legacy University, Okija

Legacy University is a Private University located at Onitsha-Owerri Expr. Way Okija in Anambra State, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: legacyuniversity.edu.ng

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• Madonna University, Okija

Madonna University is a Private University located at Owerri/Onitsha Expressway Okija in 407 Anambra State, Nigeria and established in 1999 | Official Website: madonnauniversity.edu.ng

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• University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

University of Maiduguri is a Federal University located at Bama Road Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria and established in 1975 | Official Website: unimaid.edu.ng

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• University of Mkar (UNIMKAR)

University of Mkar is a Private University located at Mkar in Benue State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: unimkar.edu.ng

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• Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)

Nasarawa State University is a State University located at Keffi in Nasarawa State, Nigeria and established in 2002 | Official Website: nsuk.edu.ng

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• Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB)

Nigeria Army University is a Federal University located at Gombe Rd, Biu in Borno State, Nigeria and was established in 2018. | Official Website: naub.edu.ng

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• Niger Delta University, Yenagoa (NDU)

Niger Delta University is a Federal University located at Wilberforce Island in Bayelsa State, Nigeria and established in 2000 | Official Website: ndu.edu.ng

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• Novena University, Ogume

Novena University is a Private University located at Kwale Ogume in Delta State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: novenauniversity.edu.ng

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• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

Obafemi Awolowo University is a Federal University located at Ile-Ife in Osun State, Nigeria and established in 1962 | Official Website: oauife.edu.ng

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• Obong University, Obong Ntak

Obong University is a Private University located at Godswill Akpabio Way Obong Ntak in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: obonguniversity.net

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• Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu (OUI)

Oduduwa University is a Private University located at Ile Ife in Osun State, Nigeria and established in 2009 | Official Website: oduduwauniversity.edu.ng

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• Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)

Adamawa State University is a State University located at Mubi in Adamawa State, Nigeria and established in 1982 | Official Website: oouagoiwoye.edu.ng

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• Paul University, Awka Anambra

Paul University is a Private University located at 1 Nnamdi Azikiwe Avenue; PMB 6074 Awka in Anambra State, Nigeria and established in 2009 | Official Website: pauluniversity.edu.ng

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• Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil (NPA)

Nigeria Police Academy is a Federal University located at Wudil in Kano State, Nigeria and established in 2013 | Official Website: polac.edu.ng

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• Redeemer’s University, Nigeria (RUN)

Redeemer’s University of Nigeria is a Private University located at Km 46 Lagos – Ibadan Expressway, PO Box 7914 Mowe in Ogun State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: run.edu.ng

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• Renaissance University, Agbani (RNU)

Renaissance University is a Private University located at Private Mailbox 01183 Enugu in Enugu State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: rnu.edu.ng

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• Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene

Ritman University is a Private University located at 104B Umuahia Road Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: ritmanuniversity.edu.ng

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• Rivers State University (RSU)

Rivers State University is a State University located at Private Mailbox 5080, Nkpoku Oroworukwo Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria and established in 1980 Origins date back to 1972 | Official Website: rsu.edu.ng

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• Sokoto State University (SOSU)

Sokoto State University is a State University located at Sokoto in Sokoto State, Nigeria and established in 2009 | Official Website: ssu.edu.ng

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• Southwestern University, Okun-Owa (SWU)

Southwestern University is a Private University located at Km 20, Sagamu-Benin Expressway; PMB 2088 Okun Owa in Adamawa State, Nigeria and established in 2012 | Official Website: southwesternuniversity.edu.ng

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• Spiritan University, Nneochi (SUN)

Spiritan University is a Private University located at Umunneochi in Abia State, Nigeria and established in 2017 | Official Website: spiritanuniversity.edu.ng

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• Summit University, Offa

Summit University is a Private University located at Dr. Tunji Olagunju Street (Irra Road); Offa in Kwara State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: summituniversity.edu.ng

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• Tansian University, Oba

Tansian University is a Private University located at Enugu – Onitsha Road Umunya in Anambra State, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: tansianuniversity.edu.ng

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• Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode (TASUED)

Tai Solarin University of Education is a State University located at Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: tasued.edu.ng

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Trinity University is a Private University located at  Off Alara Street, (Near Queens College) Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria and established in 2019 | Official Website: trinityuniversity.edu.ng

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• Usmanu Dan Fodio University (UDUSOK)

Usmanu Dan Fodio University is a Federal University located at Sokoto in Sokoto State, Nigeria and established in 1975 | Official Website: udusok.edu.ng

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• Umaru Musa Yar’adua University Katsina (UMYU)

Umaru Musa Yar’adua University is a State University located at Dutsinma Road Katsina in Katsina State, Nigeria and established in 2006 | Official Website: umyu.edu.ng

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• University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State (UAT)

University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State is a State University located at Sagbama LGA Toru-Orua in Bayelsa State, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: uat.edu.ng/public/

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• Hezekiah University, Umudi (UNIHEZ)

Hezekiah University is a Private University located at Umudi in Imo State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: hezekiah.edu.ng

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• Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)

Kings University is a Private University located at Ode-Omu in Osun State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: kingsuniversity.edu.ng

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• Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN)

Osun State University is a State University located at Oke Baale; PMB 4494 Oshogbo in Osun State, Nigeria and established in 2006 | Official Website: uniosun.edu.ng

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• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa (UNIZIK)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University is a Federal University located at Awka in Anambra State, Nigeria and established in 1992 | Official Website: unizik.edu.ng

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• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

University of Nigeria, Nsukka is a Federal University located at Innovation Centre, University of Nigeria Nsukka in Enugu State, Nigeria and established in 1960 | Official Website: unn.edu.ng

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• University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

University of Uyo is a Federal University located at Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and established in 1991 | Official Website: uniuyo.edu.ng

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• Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa

Wellspring University is a Private University located at Irhirhi Road, off Airport Road Benin City in Edo State, Nigeria and established in 2009 | Official Website: wellspringuniversity.net

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• Wesley University of Science and Technology (WUSTO)

Wesley University of Science and Technology is a Private University located at Ondo City in Ondo State, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: wusto.edu.ng

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• Western Delta University, Oghara (WDU)

Western Delta University is a Private University located at Oghara in Delta State, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: wdu.edu.ng

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• Yobe State University, Damaturu (YSU)

Yobe State University is a State University located at Km 7, Gujba Road; PMB 1144 Damaturu in Yobe State, Nigeria and established in 2006 | Official Website: ysu.edu.ng

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• Zamfara State University (ZASU)

Zamfara State University is a State University located at Talata Mafara in Zamfara State, Nigeria and established in 2001

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