Nigeria’s States and Some of Their Universities 


Nigeria, a bustling country in West Africa, boasts a wide array of universities that span across its 36 states. From federal institutions to state and private universities, higher education plays a vital role in shaping the nation’s future workforce. 

In this article, we will take a journey through each state and some of their universities.

  1. Kaduna State
  • Federal University of Agriculture 
  • Kaduna State University, 
  • Nigerian Defence Academy
  1. Kano State
  • Bayero University Kano, 
  • Kano University of Science and Technology
  1. Rivers State
  • University of Port Harcourt 
  • Rivers State University of Science and Technology
  1. Lagos State
  • University of Lagos, 
  • Lagos State University 
  • Pan-Atlantic University
  1. Ogun State
  • Federal University of Agriculture, 
  • Olabisi Onabanjo University, Covenant University
  1. Enugu State
  • University of Nigeria 
  • Enugu State University of Science and Technology
  1. Akwa Ibom State

University of Uyo 

  • Akwa Ibom State University
  1. Oyo State
  • University of Ibadan 
  • Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
  1. Edo State 
  • University of Benin 
  • Ambrose Alli University
  1. Delta State 
  • Delta State University 
  • Federal University of Petroleum Resources
  1. Abia State
  • Abia State University 
  • Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
  1. Ondo State
  • Adekunle Ajasin University 
  • Federal University of Technology, Akure
  1. Osun State
  • Obafemi Awolowo University 
  • Osun State University
  1. Plateau State
  • University of Jos 
  • Plateau State University
  1. Kwara State
  • University of Ilorin 
  • Kwara State University
  1. Benue State
  • Benue State University 
  • University of Mkar
  1. Anambra State
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe University 
  • Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
  1. Ekiti State
  • Ekiti State University 
  • Afe Babalola University
  1. Bauchi State
  • Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi State University
  1. Niger State
  • Federal University of Technology, Minna
  • Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University.

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From the bustling commercial hub in Lagos to the serene Plateau State, each region presents students with unique opportunities for higher education.

Nigeria’s commitment to education is evident through these state universities, providing a solid foundation for the nation’s intellectual progress and economic prosperity.

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