New List of Approved Schools
APPROVED SCHOOLS
The Council has approved Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, Post Basic Nursing, and Departments of Nursing with the Accreditation Status and Admission Quota On State Basis.
Presently there are Two Hundred and Ninety (400) Nursing Training Institutions in Nigeria. Find below the list of Nursing Training Institutions in Nigeria approved by the Council as at August 2022.
In Nigeria, some polytechnics and colleges now offer Nursing courses approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). These courses lead to National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications.
Basic Requirements For Nursing Programs In Nigeria Polytechnics and Colleges
Here are the main details about these nursing programs:
For Students:
– The program lasts four years to earn ND/HND Nursing degrees.
– To qualify, students need 5 O’ Level credits in subjects like English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
– Graduates must pass professional exams from the NMCN to become registered nurses. They can specialize in Midwifery or Public Health Nursing.
For Polytechnics and Colleges:
– These institutions must operate as Colleges of Nursing and have a legal basis and a Governing Board.
– Departments include Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, and Basic Sciences, each with qualified teachers.
Despite limited responses, a few polytechnics and colleges in Nigeria have started offering Nursing programs. Below is a list of some institutions currently offering Nursing:
1. Nigerian Army College of Nursing, Yaba, Lagos State
This college, managed by the Nigerian Army, offers certificates in Nursing Science at both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) levels. It is now affiliated with the University of Lagos for BSc in Nursing degrees.
Admission to the Nigerian Army College of Nursing is open not only to military and paramilitary personnel but also to civilians who meet the admission criteria.
2. College of Nursing and Midwifery, Katsina, Katsina State
Also known as Kasimu Kofar Bai School of Nursing Katsina, this college offers basic Nursing courses like other nursing schools. Additionally, it provides National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nursing, similar to polytechnics.
The ND/HND Nursing program spans four uninterrupted years, comprising 2 years for ND and 2 years for HND. Students initially enroll in the ND Nursing program, which is non-terminal. Those who graduate with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (Lower Credit) can progress to the HND Nursing program.
3. Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital School of Nursing, Ile-Ife, Osun State
Recently, OAUTHC started requiring JAMB UTME scores for admission into its ND/HND Nursing programs. This change means the school now offers an uninterrupted ND/HND Nursing program instead of the previous general/basic Nursing program.
4. Nigeria Airforce School of Medical Science and Aviation Medicine, Kaduna
The nursing program offered there now need each student utme score before it can access you into their institution. Graduate of the program will obtain ND or HND certificate upon successful completion of the course.
5. Other College/Polytechnic and universities Offering HND/ND in Nursing
Under this, we’ve some colledge/polytechnic and universities offering nursing program. You can check the post below for more of this schools, it will make you ascertain which nursing school you can take you or your wards too.
SUMMARY/STATISTICS OF APPROVED SCHOOL
| S/N | KEY | DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL | Total No | No ON EMBARGO | |
| 1 | SON | School of Nursing (Basic) | 117 | – | |
| 2 | SOMBP | Schools of Midwifery (Basic/ Post Basic) | 111 | – | |
| 3 | SOPN | Schools of Post Basic Nursing Specialties | 72 | – | |
| 4 | DON | Departments of Nursing Sciences | 43 | – | |
| 5 | CMP | Community Midwifery Programme | 27 | – | |
| 6 | CNP | Community Nursing Programme | 30 | – |
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS OF NURSING UNDER ACCREDITATION PROCESS
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Medical Science, Lagos, Lagos State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Elizade University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, McPherson University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Rhema University Aba, Abia State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Enugu University of Science and Technology, Enugu
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Alhikma University, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Atiba University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Khadijat University, Majia, Jigawa State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Novena University, Delta State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Ave Maria University, Nasarawa State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Taraba State University, Taraba State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Yobe State University, Yobe State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Thomas Aderum University, Oko, Kwara
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Alex Ekweme Federal University, Ebonyi State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Well-Spring University, Edo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Arthus Javis University, Cross River State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Tansia University, Anambra State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Joseph Ayo University, Ilesa, Osun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Gombe State University, Gombe State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Abundance Wisdom University, Akwa-Ibom State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Al-Istiqama University, Kano
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Kebbi State University, State
A comprehensive check on the accreditation status of the listed universities by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) reveals that some have official accreditation, some are still undergoing the process, and for others, a definitive recent status is not publicly available.
Here is a breakdown of the accreditation status for the universities you listed, based on recent reports and official announcements:
- Rivers State University, Port Harcourt: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found. While it has a Department of Nursing Sciences, its program’s professional accreditation status is not confirmed in recent reports.
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna: The Department of Nursing Science is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The university has a partnership with the NMCN for professional training, which is a key step towards full accreditation for practice.
- University of Medical Science, Lagos: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Elizade University, Ondo State: The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, which includes the Department of Nursing Science, has full accreditation from the NUC and is also professionally accredited by the NMCN.
- Wesley University, Ondo: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Ekiti State University, Ekiti: The NMCN conducted an advisory visit to the Department of Nursing Science in 2021 and an accreditation team visited in October 2023. The university is hopeful of receiving full accreditation.
- Benue State University, Makurdi: The university is still in the process of accreditation with the NMCN.
- University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State: The university’s nursing program is officially accredited by the NMCN.
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Nok University, Kaduna State: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State: The Department of Nursing Sciences is fully accredited, and its students successfully passed the NMCN professional nursing examination.
- McPherson University, Abeokuta: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Rhema University Aba, Abia State: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu: After a 19-year wait, the NMCN has approved internship programs and the indexing of nursing students for professional examinations, a crucial step indicating a successful accreditation.
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin: A professional accreditation team from the NMCN visited the university in 2023.
- Atiba University, Oyo: The Bachelor of Nursing Science program has received full accreditation from the NMCN.
- Khadijat University, Majia: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Novena University, Delta State: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Ave Maria University, Nasarawa: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Taraba State University, Taraba State: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Yobe State University, Yobe State: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Kwara State University, Malete: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Thomas Aderum University, Oko: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State: The NMCN and NUC have approved some of the university’s academic programs, but a specific accreditation status for the nursing department is not yet officially confirmed.
- Well-Spring University, Edo State: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Arthur Jarvis University, Cross River State: The university has produced nursing graduates who have been inducted into the NMCN, a strong sign of its accreditation status.
- Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State: The university has a “Screening Test for Nursing Science Admission in 2025/2026 Session,” but no recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Tansia University, Anambra State: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Fountain University, Osogbo: The nursing program has been accredited by the NMCN for five years.
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ilesa: The university’s nursing program has been visited by the NMCN Registrar, a key step in the accreditation process.
- Gombe State University, Gombe: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Abundance Wisdom University, Akwa-Ibom State: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Al-Istiqama University, Kano: No recent public record of accreditation by the NMCN could be found.
- Kebbi State University, State: The university’s College of Nursing Sciences is accredited by the NMCN.
Important Note
Please be aware that this information is based on public records and may not be fully up-to-date. The only official and definitive way to confirm the accreditation status of any nursing program is to visit the official website of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
The official body that accredits all nursing programs in Nigeria is the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The list of approved institutions is dynamic, as accreditation status can change. Therefore, it is crucial to always refer to the most recent list published by the NMCN.
While I cannot provide a complete, up-to-the-minute list that is subject to frequent updates, here is a representative list of some of the key approved institutions across different categories.
Federal Universities
- University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State
- University of Nigeria (UNN), Enugu State
- University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Osun State
- University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Kaduna State
- University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State
State Universities
- Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State
- Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State
- Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Ebonyi State
- Delta State University (DELSU), Delta State
- Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State
- Rivers State University (RSU), Rivers State
Private Universities
- Babcock University, Ogun State
- Igbinedion University, Edo State
- Lead City University, Oyo State
- Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ekiti State
- Bowen University, Osun State
- Veritas University, Federal Capital Territory
Colleges of Nursing Sciences
- School of Nursing, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Edo State
- School of Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos State
- School of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute-Metta, Lagos State
- School of Nursing, Iyi-Enu, Anambra State
- School of Nursing, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Cross River State
For the most accurate and current information, including the complete and official list of all accredited institutions and their status, you should always consult the official website of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
Also note Amani school of nursing at gwagwalada has not yet been accredited for community health but approved for public health studies only. The school is affiliated with other registered nursing school anyway.
Accredited Private Colleges of Nursing
These colleges are formally accredited by the NMCN to offer nursing programs and award diplomas.
- Lily College of Nursing Sciences, Warri, Delta State
- Soarstar College of Nursing Sciences, Owerri, Imo State
- Standard College of Nursing Sciences, Minna, Niger State
- Mercy Medical College of Nursing, Iwo, Osun State
- Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Archbishop Charles Heerey Memorial College of Nursing Sciences, Aba, Abia State
Other Institutions Offering Nursing Science
These institutions are also recognized by the NMCN and offer a Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc).
- Trinity University, Lagos State
- Topfaith University, Akwa Ibom State
- Maduka University, Enugu State
It is highly recommended that you check the official NMCN website for the most accurate and up-to-date information on any of these institutions before proceeding with your application.
Muhassanah college of health science and technology is accredited and located;
Behind COCIN Church, Aso, Road, Mararaba, Ado 961105, Nasarawa
NOTE:
- FULL ACCREDITATION STATUS LASTS FOR FIVE (5) YEARS
- PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION STATUS LASTS FOR TWO (2) YEARS
- EMBARGO ON STUDENTS’ INTAKE IS INDEFINITE UNTIL DEFICIENCIES ARE RECTIFIED & RESOURCE VERIFICATION VISIT CONDUCTED AND DECISION TAKEN TO LIFT THE EMBARGO BY THE BOARD
- DENIED/WITHDRAWN ACCREDITATION STATUS IS INDEFINITE UNTIL DEFICIENCIES ARE RECTIFIED & RE-ACCREDITATION VISIT CONDUCTED AND DECISION TAKEN BY THE BOARD
- THE ABOVE LIST IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW.
IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THE ABOVE WILL ALSO SERVE AS A GUIDE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS SEEKING ADMISSION FOR THEIR CHILDREN/WARDS.
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