James Zaria, Kaduna State, is a major center for healthcare training in northern Nigeria and home to multiple accredited nursing institutions. Students can choose between federal and state-run Schools of Nursing, and even college‑level programmes. Each school’s fee structure varies based on ownership, duration, and training level. This guide helps prospective candidates understand their nursing … Read more
In Nigeria, schools of nursing run by federal or state governments and teaching hospitals offer a 3‑year diploma leading to Registered Nurse (RN) certification. Fees vary widely based on ownership, location, and facilities. Federal schools are generally the most affordable, state-run institutions fall in the middle, and private nursing schools charge the highest fees due … Read more
Babcock University, located in Ogun State and run by the Seventh‑day Adventist Church, is one of Nigeria’s top private institutions. Its School of Nursing offers a rigorous, values‑based curriculum with strong clinical training. However, quality comes at a cost. Nursing programmes fall into the lab‑based, health science category, meaning students face higher tuition and additional … Read more
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese is Nigeria’s first private university in Kwara State. It requires candidates to meet a UTME cut-off before they can apply for Post‑UTME screening. The official minimum cut-off mark for the 2025/2026 session is 160. This aligns with JAMB’s minimum for universities and was confirmed by the university management. Does the departmental … Read more
Federal polytechnics in Nigeria award National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. They welcome UTME candidates, but demand JAMB cut-off marks to determine eligibility. These marks, usually between 100 and 150, align with JAMB’s own minimum of 100 for polytechnics. Still, each institution can set its specific threshold higher based on demand and … Read more
Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) is responsible for accrediting all degree-granting institutions. As of mid-2025, there are 148 officially licensed private universities in the country. These institutions go through intense checks to ensure their programs, facilities, and governance meet national standards, offering students viable alternatives to federal and state universities. Which private universities have the … Read more
Lagos State University (LASU) is accepting applications for its 2025/2026 UTME and Direct Entry screening. With a UTME cut-off mark of 195 and no written Post‑UTME exam, access depends on uploading your UTME scores and O’Level results online. The deadline for completing payment and self-screening is midnight on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Who is eligible … Read more
Each year, thousands of Nigerian students search for simple ways to check their WAEC results without going through the stress of buying a scratch card. Some students lose their PINs, others live far from vendors, and many just want a quick and reliable option. The good news is that WAEC now supports alternative methods that … Read more
UNIPORT is the only federal university in Port Harcourt. As a government-funded university, it offers relatively affordable tuition across a wide range of programs, including Agriculture, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, and Humanities. How much do new undergraduates pay by faculty? UNIPORT’s fees vary by faculty, with detailed figures available from official schedules. Freshmen … Read more
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is one of the top federal universities in Nigeria, known for its competitive academic standards, especially in the health sciences. Nursing Science at UNIPORT is one of the most sought-after courses due to the university’s reputable College of Health Sciences and the career opportunities available for graduates. As such, … Read more
