Capital City University

Capital City University

Logo of Capital City University
Motto	For Intellection and Integrity
Type	Private
Established	2021
Chancellor	Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli
Vice-Chancellor	Professor Yusuf B Daraja
Location	11°59′33″N8°33′25″E / 11.9924130°N 8.5568220°E / 11.9924130; 8.5568220
Campus	Urban
Website	https://www.capitalcityunikano.com

Capital City University is a private university located in Kano, Nigeria. The institution was established in 2021 following the approval of the Federal Government of Nigeria in February of that year. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

History and governance

Capital City University was founded in 2021 and received its provisional licence from the National Universities Commission (NUC) in February of the same year. Academic activities began with 150 students and staff, and the university was formally inaugurated in January 2022. Teaching commenced fully in February 2022 with two faculties, twelve departments and thirteen academic programmes. The institution has since expanded to four faculties, twenty departments and thirty academic programmes. ^{[5] [6]}

The pioneer Chancellor of the university was the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, while the Pro-Chancellor was Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd.). ^{[7] [8]}

Academics

The university offers undergraduate programmes across four faculties. As of 2025, 32 degree programmes are available. ^[9]

Faculty of Health Science

• Doctor of Physiotherapy ^[10]
• Nursing Science.
• Radiography.
• Medical Laboratory Science.

Faculty of Science and Computing

• Biochemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Forensic Science
• Physics and Electronics
• Software Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Statistics and Data Science
• Digital Entrepreneurship
• Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Management and Social Science

• Economics
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Business Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Procurement and Management
• Accounting ^[11]
• Banking and Finance
• Islamic Banking
• Insurance
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Film Production

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science

• Doctor of Pharmacy ^[12]

References

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7. "capital city university inaugurates emir of zazzau as chancellor". guardian.ng. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
8. "university hosts landmark talk shop on substance abuse prevention". guardian.ng. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
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