Nigerian British University
| Motto | Developing Potentials, We Trust |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2022 |
| Affiliation | Adorable Foundation for Educational Development |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi |
| Location | Asa, Ukwa West , , |
| Government Approved | 2022 |
| Website | nbu.edu.ng |
Nigerian British University is a private co-educational Nigerian university owned and operated by the Adorable Foundation for Educational Development (AFED) in Nigeria. The university is located in Asa, Abia State, Nigeria.[1][2]
History
Nigerian British University was established by the Adorable Foundation for Educational Development (AFED) to deliver global methods in education through the development of technology in teaching and learning experiences.[3]
The university was approved by the National Universities Commission to operate as a Private University in Nigeria in April 2022 under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.[4][5]
The university was commissioned by Okezie Ikpeazu, the governor of Abia state in February, 2023. The governor further awarded scholarships to the first twenty students of the university.[6]
The Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, Board of Trustees and Governing Council of Nigerian British University is Dr. Chukwuemeka Umeoji.[7]
The School maintains a strict policy against cultism, drug abuse, and other anti-social behaviors.[8]
Programmes
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Computing and Information technology
The faculty houses the following departments: Department of Computer Science, Department of Information Technology, Department of Software Engineering, Department of Cyber Security, and Department of Data Science.
- College of Health Sciences
College of Health Sciences offers the following courses: Medicine & Surgery, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science.[9]
- Faculty of Engineering
The faculty houses the following departments: Electrical &Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information & Communication Engineering.[9]
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences.
The faculty houses the following departments: Department of Business Administration, Department of Accounting, Department of Economics, Department of Finance and Banking, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Department of Hospitality, Department of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Department of Mass Communication, Department of Management and Tourism, Department of Entrepreneurship.[10][11]
Vice Chancellor
Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi was appointed the first substantive vice chancellor of the university. His five-year term began on April 3, 2023.[12]
References
- ^ "Nigerian British University - British University in Nigeria". nbu.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Fapohunda, Olusegun (2023-01-09). "List Of Universities In Abia State". MySchoolGist. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "Our Historical Background - Nigerian British University". nbu.edu.ng. 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Tolu-Kolawole, Deborah (2022-08-14). "FG approves 33 private varsities in 16 months". The Punch. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "NUC Approves 12 New Private Universities". PressPayNg Blog. 2022-05-13. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ David (2023-02-19). "Ikpeazu commissions Nigerian-British University in Abia, gives scholarship to 20 students". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Olokor, Friday (2023-02-27). "UNIPORT don appointed varsity VC". The Punch. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Naku, Dennis (2025-03-04). "Back your education with practical skills, Otti counsels NBU new students". The Punch. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ a b "Admission Sector". NIGERIAN BRITISH UNIVERSITY. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ "Nigerian British University Post-UTME Form 2023: Cut-off mark, Requirements". InfoGuideNigeria.com. 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Fapohunda, Olusegun (2023-06-06). "Nigerian British University (NBU) Invites Applications For 2023/2024 Post-UTME: Courses, Eligibility And Registration Details". MySchoolGist. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Olokor, Friday (2023-02-27). "Uniport don appointed varsity VC". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-09-03.