The most populous country in Africa and the largest in area of
the West African states, Nigeria was an early twentieth century
colony that became an independent nation in 1960. A country of
great diversity because of the many ethnic, linguistic, and religious
groups that live within its borders, Nigeria is also a country
with a long past. The history of the peoples that constitute the
present state dates back more than 2,000 years. The earliest archaeological
finds were of the Nok, who inhabited the central Jos Plateau between
the Niger and Benue rivers between 300 B.C. and 200 A.D. A number
of states or kingdoms with which contemporary ethnic groups can
be identified existed before 1500. Of these, the three dominant
regional groups were the Hausa in the northern kingdoms of the
savanna, the Yoruba in the west, and the Igbo in the south.
Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in
1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. Under the
constitution, the executive branch is headed by a president, who is popularly
elected for a four-year term and is assisted by a cabinet. The bicameral legislature
consists of a 360-seat house of representatives and a 109-seat senate; all legislators
are elected for four-year terms. Parliament convened for the first time in Abuja
in Aug., 1999. For administrative purposes, the country is divided into 36 states
and a federal capital territory.
This collection of internet sources provides access to selected web sites
of government and private research and educational institutions (including
federal and state universities, colleges, schools, polytechnics, and technical
schools). Sites of non-governmental and civil society organizations involved
in educational activities in Nigeria are also included. Although selective,
inclusion of a site by no means constitutes endorsement by either the African
and Middle Eastern Division or the Area Studies Directorate of the Library
of Congress. Every source listed here listed here was successfully tested before
being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful
connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional research and bibliographic
materials on Nigeria consult the Library’s African Section Nigeria Country
Web page.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (http://www.atbunet.org)
Official web site of the University in Bauchi State. Founded 1988. Formerly Federal University of Technology.
Akwa Ibom State. Ministry of Education (http://www.akwaibomstategov.com/akwaibomstategov/min%5FED.html)
Official web site of the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education.
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) (http://www.kanooline.com/buk)
Official web site of the University in Kano State.
Council for Nigerian Higher Education (http://www.cnhe.org)
The council provides support through ideas, resources and services to colleges and universities in Africa, especially in Nigeria. Site includes a directory of Nigerian Universities, Colleges of Education, and Polytechnics.
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/ministries/Education.htm)
Government College of Ibadan. Ibadan (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/3602/schools.html)
Official site of the college in Ibadan State.
Government College. Owerri (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/3602/schools.html)
Ibbogbi College. Yaba. Lagos (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/3602/schools.html)
Official site of the college in Lagos State.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (http://www.iita.org)
IITA provides training, conducts research and related activities to increase agricultural production, improve food systems, and manage natural resources, in partnership with national and international stakeholders.
Lagos Business School (http://www.lbs.edu.ng/home3.php)
‘Allied with the IESE business school in Barcelona’, the Lagos Business School offers management programs as well as executive education programs for senior managers.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION (http://www.nuc.edu.ng)
The federal umbrella organization which oversees the administration of higher education in Nigeria. Site includes information on the University system in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and the Nigerian Universities Network (NUNet).
Natiomaster.com (http://www.nationmaster.com)
Site contains statistical indicators and graphs on education in Nigeria.
National Association of Nigerian Students (http://www.nansnigeria.orgnormalsite/index.htm)
Nigeria Exchange (http://www.ngex.com/nigeria/edu/fedschools.htm)
Site includes a directory of Nigerian secondary and higher education institutions.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (http://www.unizikonline.net)
Links to the official website of the University in Awka State.
Obafemi Awolowo University. Ile-Ife. (http://www.oauife.edu.ng)
Official web site of the University in Ife. Founded in 1962; formerly University of Ife, Ile-Ife.
Rivers State University of Science and Technology (http://www.rsust.edu.ng/)
Official web site of the University in Rivers State. Established in 1980, the Rivers State University of Science and Technology is the first technological university in Nigeria. Formerly the Rivers State College of Science & Technology established in 1972.
University of Benin (http://www.uniben.edu)
Official web site of the University located in Benin city and Edo States. Founded 1970.
University of Ibadan. Ibadan. Nigeria (http://www.ui.edu.ng)
Official web site of the University in Ibadan State. Founded 1962; formerly University College, Ibadan, 1948.
University of Jos. (http://128.255.135.155/ict/training.htm)
Official web site of the University in Jos State. Founded 1975.
University of Jos. Plateau State. Nigeria. (http://Http://128.255.135.155)
‘Official mirror site of the University of Jos in Plateau State, hosted in the U.S. at the University of Iowa’.
University of Lagos (http://www.unilag.edu)
Official web site of the University in Lagos State. Founded 1962.
University of Port Harcourt (http://www.uniport.edu.ng/)
Official web site of the University in Cross Rivers State. Founded 1975.
Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto (http://www.udusok.edu.ng)
Links to the official web site of the University in Sokoto State. Founded 1975; formerly University of Sokoto.
Welcome! Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba (http://www.fceasaba.edu.ng)
Official site of the college in Asaba.
West Africa Theological Seminary (http://www.watsonline.org)
Links to the official web site of the West Africa Theological Seminary. Degree program affiliated with the University of Nigeria with tracks in theology, Bib missions, and music. Formerly Wesley International Theological Seminary.
Yaba College of Technology. Lagos (http://www.odili.net/education.html)
Links to the official web site of the college in Lagos State.
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