Nile University of Nigeria (NUN), formerly known as Nigerian Turkish Nile University (NTNU), is a private multidisciplinary university located in Abuja, Nigeria. Established in 2009, the institution has quickly grown into a prominent higher education provider in the country. This article delves into various aspects of Nile University, including its courses, campus facilities, library resources, and recent developments.
Abuja City Gate, near Nile University of Nigeria
About Nile University of Nigeria (NUN)
Nile University of Nigeria was founded in 2009. The university is sited on a 113-hectare campus. In July 2020, Nile University was acquired by Actis Capital backed Honoris United Universities, becoming one of its member universities alongside educational institutions in countries of Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritius, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Nigeria is also the education group's first entry into West Africa. At the time of formation, NILE had three faculties (Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, and Natural & Applied Sciences) and 93 students.
Faculties and Programs
Nile University offers a wide range of programs across various faculties, including:
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Computing
- College of Health Sciences
In May 2022, Nile University gained approval for new postgraduate law programs, joining an exclusive group of legal education providers.
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The Nile University of Nigeria Library
The Nile University of Nigeria Library was established in 2009 to support the teaching, learning and research objectives of the university. On November 27, 2024, it was renamed after Professor Yusuf M. Karodia, an educationist and founder of MANCOSA and Regent Business School. The library is located beside the Block B building with over 24,000 volumes of collections (serials inclusive). The library provides information materials in print and electronic formats to serve the needs of staff and students of faculty of arts and social sciences, faculty of management sciences, faculty of sciences, faculty of law, faculty of engineering, faculty of environmental sciences, faculty of computing and college of health science. There is a separate library for the faculty of law students and staff which is located in the faculty of law building of the university. The library collections over the years have grown to 24,000 volumes of monographs and electronic resources.
The library curate e-books in different disciplines and make them accessible to library users remotely. There are over 7000 volumes of periodicals, including both local and foreign journals. The library also subscribes to research databases for users to access at the e-library section of the library and remotely. The library is currently headed by a University Librarian in person of Prof. Christopher Nkiko. He has over 25 years of experience in managing a University Library.
A typical university library
Inaugural Lectures
Nile University of Nigeria held her first Inaugural Lecture on July 18, 2024, which was delivered by Prof Titilayo Obilade, a professor of Community Medicine. The second inaugural lecture was delivered by Prof. Steve A. Adeshina a professor of Computer Vision and Engineering on October 17, 2024. The third inaugural lecture was delivered by Prof. Chigozie Enwere a professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies on January 23, 2025.
Sports and Extracurricular Activities
Nile University provides students with many opportunities to play sports and maintain their own physical fitness. For this, the university has sports grounds and clubs. In February 2022, Nile University qualified for the 26th edition of the Nigerian University Games (NUGA) that was held in University of Lagos.
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Nile University promotes academic and sporting excellence among students with attractive scholarships
Student Representation
The Student Representative Council consists of undergraduate students elected to represent members from their respective academic units.
Additional Costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
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