Nile University of Nigeria

Nile University of Nigeria (NILE) is a private multidisciplinary university established in 2009 and located in Abuja, Nigeria. It is a member of the Honoris United Universities Network and accredited by the National Universities Commission.[1][2] Currently, it has six faculties and a School of Postgraduate Studies offering 34 undergraduate programs and 47 postgraduate programs.[1]

Nile University of Nigeria
MottoBuild Your Success For A Better Society
TypePrivate
Established2009 (2009)
Vice-ChancellorProf. Osman Nuri Aras
Academic staff
698
Address
Plot 681, Cadastral Zone C-OO, Research & Institution Area, Jabi Airport Bypass
,
Abuja, FCT
,
Nigeria

9.013887678806855, 7.3964819554007795
CampusUrban
279 acres (113 ha)
Colors  White
  Blue
NicknameNile Spartans
AffiliationsHonoris United Universities
Websitenileuniversity.edu.ng//

In addition to its standard academic programs, Nile University of Nigeria—through its Center for Lifelong Learning (CELL)— offers short, on-demand, professional courses that are tailored to the needs of the participants.

In 2020, Nile University joined the Honoris United Universities Network becoming one of the 14 member Universities alongside Carthage University, ESPRIT and Université Mundiapolis.[3][1]

In March 2021, Nile University accepted to partner with the Ministry of Science and Technology in the production of the COVID-19 vaccine.[4]

History

Nile University, founded in 2009 and sited on a 113-hectare campus got acquired in July 2020 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.[5][6] At the time of formation, NILE had three faculties (Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, and Natural & Applied Sciences) and 93 students.[1]

Academics

The university currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 6 faculties:

Faculty of Engineering
  • Computer Engineering (BEng, PGD, MEng)
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BEng, PGD, MEng, PhD)
  • Civil Engineering (BEng, PGD, MEng)
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering (BEng, PGD, MEng)
  • Chemical Engineering (BEng)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
  • Mechatronics Engineering (BEng)
  • Architecture (BSc)

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Software Engineering (BSc)
  • Information Technology (BSc)
  • Biology (BSc, PGD, MSc)
  • Biotechnology (BSc)
  • Biochemistry (BSc)
  • Microbiology (BSc)
  • Computer Science (BSc, PGD, MSc, PhD)
  • Analytical Chemistry (MSc)
  • Industrial Chemistry (BSc, MSc, PhD)

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Economics (BSc, PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
  • Financial Economics (MSc)
  • Financial Economics (MFE)
  • English Language and Communication Studies (BSc, MA)
  • Political Science and International Relations (BSc)
  • International Relations and Diplomacy (PGD, MSc, PhD)
  • International Relations (MIR)
  • Political Science (PGD, MSc, PhD)
  • Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies (PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
  • Mass Communication (BSc)
  • Criminology and Security Studies (BSc)
  • Sociology (BSc)
  • Psychology (BSc)

Faculty of Management Sciences
  • Business Administration (BSc)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Management (PGD, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
  • Banking and Finance (BSc)
  • Public Administration (BSc)
  • Accounting (BSc, PGD, MSc)
  • Auditing & Finance (MSc)
  • Auditing & Forensic Management (MSc)
  • Estate Management (BSc)
  • Marketing (BSc)

Faculty of Law

College of Health Sciences[8]
  • Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
  • Human Anatomy (BSc)
  • Human Physiology (BSc)
  • Public Health (MPH)

Accreditation

The university's degrees are accredited by the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) and professional authorities including ICAN, COREN, Council of Legal Education and Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).[2]

Sports & scholarships
Official baskteball team logo
Nile Spartans

Nile University hosts a basketball team called Nile Spartans formed in 2018 which regularly featured in the second tier of the Nigerian National Basketball League and won the prestigious Total National Division 2 Basketball League in November 2019 and the Sam Ogwuche International Sports Foundation tournament in June 2021.[9][10]

The team, joined the Total National Division 1 Basketball league and won the league in 2021.[9][10]

The university offers full sports scholarships to students with outstanding performance in sports at national or professional level if they participate in the Nile basketball team.[9] There are also partial academic scholarships for students which range from 10% to 100% and are based on students’ performances in the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams.[10]

The university's athletes have participated in various major competitions where it won the 2018 West African University Games, the 8th National Swimming Championship (2018) and the World Junior Tennis Tour (2019).[10]

Student representative council (SRC)

Student representative council consists of undergraduate students elected to represent members from their respective academic units. It is led by a President assisted by a vice-president and several other members of the executive committee elected individually.[11]

  • Campus of Nile University of Nigeria
  • Aerial view of the secondary entrance showing the car park and security post
  • Block A building
  • Aerial view showing fountain and minimart with block A&B in the background
  • Nile University Library
  • Aerial view of the NILE Campus
  • The male students hostel in the far background
  • Hostel building

References
  1. "History of Nile University". Nile University. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  2. "Honoris United Universities welcomes Nile University of Nigeria to its Pan-African Network". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  3. "{SPONSORED}A New Identity: Nile University of Nigeria Revamps its Logo". Vanguard News. 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  4. "FG to partner Nile University in COVID-19 vaccine production". Vanguard News. 2021-03-08. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  5. "Actis-backed African education group acquires Nigerian university - CEO". Reuters. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  6. "Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in July". How we made it in Africa. 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  7. "Nile University prepares students for successful law careers with innovative law faculty". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  8. "Nile University Completes Ultramodern Hostel for Medical Students in Asokoro; Upscales its Robust College of Health Sciences". Punch Newspapers. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  9. "[SPONSORED] Nile University of Nigeria: Preparing Students for Success Through Sports". Vanguard News. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  10. "Nile University of Nigeria promotes academic and sporting excellence among students with attractive scholarships". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  11. "Meet Your Representatives". Nile University. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  1. Ososanya, Tunde (2020-01-14). "Katsina indigene Hajara Abdulfatah bags 1st class from Nile University". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  2. News, AGENCY; Emmanson, Jerry (2020-02-25). "How Nigeria Can Solve Current Socio-Economic Problems, Conflicts – Nile Varsity VC". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  3. Chinedu, Grace (2019-10-29). "We'Ve Elected Uneducated Leaders –Sanusi". Infotrust News. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  4. "Top Universities in Federal Capital Territory | 2020 Federal Capital Territory University Ranking". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 2020-08-08.

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