LIST OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES ACCREDITED FOR NURSING; Nursing is a critical profession in the healthcare sector, requiring specialized education and training. In Nigeria, several universities—federal, state, and private—offer Nursing programs to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge. This document provides a comprehensive list of federal universities offering Nursing, including their locations, number of faculties, and years of establishment.
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Here is a list of federal universities in Nigeria that offer Nursing programs, along with their locations, number of faculties, and years of establishment:
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| University Name | Location | Number of Faculties | Year Established |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ibadan (UI) | Ibadan, Oyo State | 17 | 1948 |
| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | Lagos, Lagos State | 12 | 1962 |
| Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) | Ile-Ife, Osun State | 13 | 1962 |
| Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) | Zaria, Kaduna State | 13 | 1962 |
| University of Benin (UNIBEN) | Benin City, Edo State | 15 | 1970 |
| University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | Ilorin, Kwara State | 15 | 1975 |
| University of Calabar (UNICAL) | Calabar, Cross River State | 16 | 1975 |
| University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) | Port Harcourt, Rivers State | 12 | 1975 |
| Bayero University Kano (BUK) | Kano, Kano State | 13 | 1977 |
| Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS) | Sokoto, Sokoto State | 12 | 1975 |
| University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) | Maiduguri, Borno State | 12 | 1975 |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) | Awka, Anambra State | 14 | 1991 |
| Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) | Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State | 3 | 2013 |
| University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) | Nsukka, Enugu State | 15 | 1960 |
| University of Jos (UNIJOS) | Jos, Plateau State | 12 | 1975 |
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