Abia State University (ABSU) is a state-owned university located in Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria. Established in 1981 as Imo State University and renamed in 1991 following the creation of Abia State, it has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading state universities. ABSU offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and Education.
Ebonyi State University is a state-owned multidisciplinary university in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, that attained full autonomy in 1999/2000. Originating from the former ASUTECH/ESUT Abakaliki campus, it has grown into a leading institution in southeastern Nigeria, offering diverse academic programmes and contributing significantly to research, healthcare training, and agricultural development.
NOUN graduates are not required to attend NYSC camp; instead, they undergo an online process to verify their details and obtain an official Exclusion Letter used for employment purposes.
NOUN is Nigeria’s largest open and distance learning university, offering flexible education through study centres nationwide. It does not require JAMB for admission and provides programmes from diploma to Ph.D. Graduates receive NYSC exclusion letters, and Law graduates can now attend the Nigerian Law School.
Applying for admission into NOUN is straightforward when you follow the correct process. Ensure that you keep your Unique ID and RRR number safe, as they are important for completing your application. Follow each step carefully, submit accurate information, and visit your nearest study centre after completing your registration.
The NOUN Anthem reflects the university’s commitment to accessible, flexible, and quality education for all, while promoting unity, equality, and lifelong learning.
NOUN offers flexible distance-learning programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, executive, and professional levels, covering fields such as sciences, management, education, law, health sciences, and technology.
Ebonyi State University has approved a general cut-off mark of 150 for the 2026/2027 admission exercise, with higher requirements for competitive programmes such as Medicine and Surgery (250), Law (240), and Nursing Science (230). Most other programmes require a minimum score of 150, while selected courses have cut-offs ranging from 160 to 200.
AULNU has urged Nigerian universities to adopt Open Access policies and appoint only professionally certified librarians to lead academic libraries. The association also called for stronger investment in digital infrastructure and support for Open Access publishing to boost research visibility and innovation.
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has engaged the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on plans to restructure its Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) admission requirements to accommodate more qualified candidates. The university is proposing a framework that would allow O’Level holders to enrol in the programme while maintaining professional and clinical training standards. The council has requested a detailed proposal and indicated its readiness to consider the framework through further technical discussions.
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