The University of Nigeria, commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Eastern part of Nigeria. Founded in 1955 by Nnamdi Azikiwe who was the Governor General of Nigeria between 1960 and 1963, and first President of Nigeria between 1963 and 1966. The University of Nigeria Nsukka was formally opened on 7 October 1960. The University of Nigeria has three campuses in Enugu State–Nsukka, Enugu, and Ituku-Ozalla – and the Aba campus in Abia State.
The University of Ibadan (UI) is a public research university in Ibadan, Nigeria. The university was once a college of the University of London. The college was established in 1948 as University College Ibadan, one of many colleges within the University of London. It became an independent university in 1962 and is the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria. Through its graduate network, the University of Ibadan has contributed to the political, industrial, economic and cultural development of Nigeria.
The University of Calabar is a federal university situated in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. It is one of Nigeria's second generation federal universities. The University of Calabar was a campus of the University of Nigeria until 1975. The present Vice Chancellor is Mrs Florence B. Obi. The post of the DVC (Academic) is held by Angela Oyo Ita, while Grace Eno Nta is the current DVC (Administration).
The University of Uyo is located in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State, Uyo.
E. Nolue Emenanjo was a Nigerian academic scholar, professor, writer and critic who is regarded as a central figure of Igbo literature. His book, A Grammar of Contemporary Igbo: Constituents, Features and Processes (2015), strongly added input to research of Igbo literature and culture. Along with his publications, his Igbo Language and Culture (1975) and Elements of Modern Igbo Grammar (1978). Later books include Auxiliaries in Igbo Syntax (1985) and Multilingualism, Minority Languages, and Language Policy in Nigeria (1990). In the 21st century, Emenanjo is often referred to as the "father of Igbo literature", alongside Tony Ubesie and others.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is a tertiary institution located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. The university enrolls over 30,000 students and employs more than 3,000 workers including contract staff.
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) was conceived and founded by the Akwa Ibom State Government. Unity of people with a passion to constantly seek knowledge that addresses practical issues of development in Nigeria. The university opened its doors to its pioneer students in the 2010/2011 academic year.
Kaduna State University is located in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was established in 2004. It has seven faculties with over 39 departments and a library that contains over 17,000 volumes of books. It has two campuses: Kafanchan and Kaduna.
The National Open University of Nigeria is a federal open and distance learning (ODL) institution, the first of its kind in the West African sub-region. It is Nigeria's largest tertiary institution in terms of student number and is popularly referred to as 'NOUN'.
Lead City University, also known as LCU, is a private university in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Joseph Atubokiki Ajienka is a Nigerian professor of Petroleum engineering, educational administrator and the seventh vice chancellor of University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Under his leadership, the University of Port Harcourt was ranked 6th in Africa and 1st in Nigeria in Research Influence by Times Higher Education (THE).
Nimi Dimkpa Briggs was a Nigerian academic, scholar and Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
University of Cross River State also known as UNICROSS is a state-owned tertiary institution with four campuses spread across four Local Government Areas of the state. The University was formerly known as the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH). It was renamed in February of 2021 by a bill passed at Cross River State House of Assembly which was then approved by the former Governor of the State, Benedict Ayade. The change of the tertiary institution's name was to enable the varsity function as a conventional University, which provides the opportunity to offer more professional courses rather focusing on tech-related courses. The present Vice Chancellor of the institution is Prof Augustine Angba.
Ndowa N Lale is a Nigerian academic and publisher. He is the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers state, Nigeria.
Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele is an academic and is the former Vice chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education after being appointed by the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike on 23 November 2016.
Owunari Abraham Georgewill is a Nigerian professor of Pharmacology and the 9th substantive Vice Chancellor of University of Port Harcourt.
Okodudu Stephen Agochi is a Nigerian Professor of Sociology and the 8th substantive Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Port Harcourt.
Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi is a Nigerian Professor of Clinical Anatomy and Biomedical Anthropology and the Vice Chancellor of Nigerian British University.
The University of Port Harcourt Library also known as Donald E. U. Ekong Library is the academic and research hub of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The library houses information resources that support the teaching, learning and research of the members of the university community.
Okechukwu Onuchukwu is a Nigerian professor of Economics and the acting vice chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State.
