Top 10 OLDEST universities in NIGERIA | FOUNDING YEAR

University of Ibadan (UI): Nigeria's first university, established in 1948, evolved from University College, Ibadan, and now offers programs across sixteen faculties.
University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN): Founded in 1955, UNN is the first fully-fledged indigenous university, boasting four campuses and the distinction of awarding purely Nigerian degrees.
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU): Established in 1962, renamed in 1987, it addressed gaps in education, offering the first pharmacy school in West Africa and achieving the first indigenous renal transplant in 2002.
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU): Founded in 1962, named after Sir Ahmadu Bello, it has two campuses in Zaria and a notable teaching hospital.
University of Lagos (UNILAG): Established in 1962, UNILAG is among the oldest and most sought-after universities, known for its prestige, high standards, and large student enrollment.
University of Benin (UNIBEN): Started in 1970, it transitioned from an Institute of Technology to a Federal University in 1975, excelling in research, especially in medicine and pharmacy.
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID): Established in 1975, focusing on agriculture and conflict resolution, UNIMAID aims to be a leading higher education institution.
University of Calabar (UNICAL): Founded in 1975, UNICAL is a second-generation university, known for its excellence with eighteen faculties and four affiliate institutions.
University of Jos (UNIJOS): Established in 1975, UNIJOS developed from a satellite campus of the University of Ibadan, housing fifteen faculties.
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN): Established in 1975, UNILORIN is one of Nigeria's largest universities, offering a fast academic calendar and boasting over 30,000 students across 15 faculties.
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My best university is the university of Lagos

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Bayero university, kano is one the second generation university . Why not included?

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@@abdurrahmanlawal9798 thanks for watching, wil definitely redo the video