List of academic libraries in Nigeria

The development of academic libraries in Nigeria can be traced back to pre-independence period when the University of Ibadan and its library were established in 1948.[1] Academic libraries are set up to support learning, teaching and research in tertiary institutions. They also feature prominently in curriculum development of the various departments of their parent institutions.[2] Academic libraries can be categorised mainly as: university, polytechnics, colleges of education and school of nursing libraries.[3]

University libraries

In Nigeria, there are 43 libraries established in federal universities, 48 libraries founded in state owned universities and 79 libraries founded in private universities.[3]

The list of university libraries in Nigeria are:[4][5][6]

Federal universities

S/N Name Website Year State Region
1 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi University Library http://portal.atbu.edu.ng/library/ 1988 Bauchi North-East
2 Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria https://library.abu.edu.ng/ 1962 Kaduna North-West
3 Bayero University, Kano http://library.buk.edu.ng/ 1975 Kano North-west
4 Federal University Gashua, Yobe https://www.fugashua.edu.ng 2013 Yobe North-East
5 Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun https://fupre.edu.ng/library/ 2007 Delta South-South
6 Federal University of Technology, Akure https://www.futa.edu.ng 1981 Ondo South West
7 Federal University of Technology, Minna https://www.futminna.edu.ng 1982 Niger North-Central
8 Federal University of Technology, Owerri https://www.futo.edu.ng 1980 Imo South East
9 Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State https://www.fud.edu.ng/ 2011 jigawa North-West
10 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng 2011 Katsina North-West
11 University, Kashere , Gombe State

https://https://fuk.academia.edu/

2011 Gombe North-East
12 Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State https://www.fulafia.edu.ng 2011 Nasarawa North-Central
13 Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng 2011 Kogi North-Central
14 Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State https://www.funai.edu.ng 2011 Bayelsa South-South
15 Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa https://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/ 2011 Ebonyi South-East
16 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State https://www.fuoye.edu.ng/ 2011 Ekiti South-West
17 Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/ 2011 Taraba North-East
18 Federal University, Birnin Kebbi https://www.fubk.edu.ng 2013 Kebbi North-West
19 Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State https://www.fugusau.edu.ng 2013 Zamfara North-West
20 Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike https://www.mouau.edu.ng 1992 Abia South East
21 Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola https://www.mautech.edu.ng 1981 Adamawa North-East
22 National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos https://www.nou.edu.ng 2002 Lagos South-West
23 Nigerian Police Academy Wudil https://polac.edu.ng/ 2013 Kano North-West
24 Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna https://www.nda.edu.ng 1985 Kaduna North-West
25 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka https://www.unizik.edu.ng 1992 Anambra South-East
26 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife https://www.oauife.edu.ng 1962 Osun South-West
27 University of Abuja, Gwagwalada https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng 1988 Abuja North-Central
28 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta https://www.unaab.edu.ng 1988 Ogun South-West
29 University of Agriculture, Makurdi https://www.uam.edu.ng 1988 Benue North-Central
30 John Harris Library https://library.uniben.edu.ng 1970 Edo South-South
31 University of Calabar https://www.unical.edu.ng 1975 Cross River South-South
32 Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan http://library.ui.edu.ng/ 1948 Oyo South West
33 University of Ilorin https://www.unilorin.edu.ng 1975 Kwara North- Central
34 University of Jos https://www.unijos.edu.ng 1975 Plateau North-Central
35 University of Lagos Library https://library.unilag.edu.ng/ 1962 Lagos South-West
36 University of Maiduguri https://www.unimaid.edu.ng 1975 Borno North-East
37 University of Nigeria, Nsukka https://www.unn.edu.ng 1960 Enugu South-East
38 University of Port Harcourt https://www.uniport.edu.ng 1975 Rivers South-South
39 University of Uyo https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng 1991 Akwa-Ibom South-South
40 Usumanu Danfodiyo University https://www.udusok.edu.ng 1975 Sokoto North-West
41 Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State https://www.nmu.edu.ng/ 2018 Delta South-South
42 Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna https://afit.edu.ng 2018 Kaduna North-West
43 Nigerian Army University Biu https://naub.edu.ng/ 2018 Borno North-East

State universities

S/N Name Website Year State Region
1 Abia State University, Uturu https://www.absu.edu.ng 1981 Abia Southeast
2 Adamawa State University Mubi https://www.adsu.edu.ng 2002 Adamawa North-East
3 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba https://www.aaua.edu.ng 1999 Ondo South-West
4 Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden https://www.aksu.edu.ng 2010 Akwa-Ibom South-South
5 Ambrose Alli University Library
  1. https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng
  2. Ambrose Alli University Library

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1980 Edo South-South
6 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli https://coou.edu.ng/ 2000 Anambra South-East
7 Bauchi State University, Gadau https://www.basug.edu.ng 2011 Bauchi North-East
8 Benue State University, Makurdi https://www.bsum.edu.ng 1992 Benue North-Central
9 Yobe State University, Damaturu https://www.ysu.edu.ng 2006 Yobe North-East
10 Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar https://www.crutech.edu.ng 2004 Cross River South-South
11 Delta State University Abraka https://www.delsu.edu.ng 1992 Delta South-South
12 Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki https://www.ebsu.edu.ng 2000 Ebonyi South-East
13 Ekiti State University https://www.eksu.edu.ng 1982 Ekiti South-West
14 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu https://www.esut.edu.ng 1982 Enugu South-East
15 Gombe State University, Gombe https://www.gsu.edu.ng 2004 Gombe North-East
16 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai https://www.ibbu.edu.ng 2005 Niger North-Central
17 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni https://www.iaue.edu.ng 2010 River South-South
18 Imo State University, Owerri https://www.imsu.edu.ng 1992 Imo South-East
19 Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa https://www.slu.edu.ng 2013 Jigawa North-East
20 Kaduna State University, Kaduna https://www.kasu.edu.ng 2004 Kaduna North-West
21 Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil https://www.kust.edu.ng 2000 Kano North-West
22 Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero https://www.ksusta.edu.ng 2006 Kebbi North-West
23 Kogi State University Anyigba https://www.ksu.edu.ng 1999 Kogi North-Central
24 Kwara State University, Ilorin https://www.kwasu.edu.ng 2009 Kwara North-Central
25 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Olusegun Oke Library https://www.lautech.edu.ng 1990 Oyo South-West
26 Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa https://www.osustech.edu.ng 2008 Ondo South-West
27 River State University https://www.rsu.edu.ng 1979 River South-South
28 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 1982 Ogun South-West
29 Lagos State University,Fatiu Ademola Akesode Library,Ojo https://library.lasu.edu.ng/ 1983 Lagos Southwest
30 Niger Delta University Yenagoa https://www.ndu.edu.ng 2000 Bayelsa South-South
31 Nasarawa State University Keffi https://www.nsuk.edu.ng 2002 Nasarawa North-Central
32 Plateau State University Bokkos https://www.plasu.edu.ng 2005 Plateau North-Central
33 Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode https://www.tasued.edu.ng 2005 Ogun South-West
34 Umar Musa Yar' Adua University Katsina https://www.umyu.edu.ng 2006 Katsina North-West
35 Osun State University Osogbo https://www.uniosun.edu.ng 2006 Osun South-West
36 Taraba State University, Jalingo https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng 2008 Taraba North-East
37 Sokoto State University https://www.ssu.edu.ng 2009 Sokoto North-West
38 Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano https://www.nwu.edu.ng 2012 Kano North-Central
39 Oyo State Technical University Ibadan https://tech-u.edu.ng/ 2012 Oyo South-West
40 Ondo State University of Medical Sciences https://www.unimed.edu.ng 2015 Ondo South-West
41 Edo University Iyamo https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/ 2016 Edo South-South
42 Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State https://www.epu.edu.ng/ 2016 Imo South-South
43 University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State https://www.uat.edu.ng/public/ 2016 Bayelsa South-South
44 Borno State University, Maiduguri https://www.bosu.edu.ng/ 2016 Borno North-East
45 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta https://www.mapoly.edu.ng/ 2017 Ogun South-West
46 Gombe State University of Science and Technology https://www.gsu.edu.ng/ 2017 Gombe North-East
47 Zamfara State University https://www.zamsut.edu.ng/ 2018 Zamfara North-West
48 Bayelsa Medical University https://www.bmu.edu.ng/ 2019 Bayelsea South-South

Private universities

S/N Name Website Year State Region
1 Achievers University, Owo https://www.achievers.edu.ng/academics/library/ 2007 Ondo South-West
2 Adeleke University Library, Ede https://adelekeuniversity.edu.ng/au-library 2011 Osun South-West
3 Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State https://www.abuad.edu.ng 2009 Ekiti South-West
4 African University of Science & Technology, Abuja https://aust.edu.ng 2007 FCT North-Central
5 Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan https://www.acu.edu.ng 2005 Oyo South-West
6 Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng 2005 Kwara North-Central
7 Al-Qalam University, Katsina https://www.auk.edu.ng 2005 Kastina North-West
8 American University of Nigeria, Yola https://www.aun.edu.ng 2003 Yola North-Central
9 Augustine University https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/ 2015 Lagos South-West
10 Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo https://www.babcock.edu.ng 2011 Ogun South-West
11 Baze University https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng 2011 FCT North-Central
12 Bells University of Technology, Otta https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/ 2005 Ogun South-West
13 Benson Idahosa University, Benin City https://www.biu.edu.ng/ 2002 Edo South-South
14 Bingham University, New Karu https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng 2005 Nasarawa North-Central
15 Bowen University, Iwo https://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org 2001 Osun South-West
16 Caleb University, Lagos https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng 2007 Lagos South-West
17 Caritas University, Enugu https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ 2005 Enugu South-East
18 Chrisland University https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng 2015 Ogun South-West
19 Covenant University Library, Ota https://clrmain.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ 2002 Ogun South-West
20 Crawford University Igbesa https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng 2005 Ogun South-West
21 Crescent University https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng 2005 Ogun South-West
22 Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/ 2015 Delta South-South
23 Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng 2012 Ondo South-West
24 Evangel University, Akaeze https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng 2012 Ebonyi South-East
25 Fountain University, Oshogbo https://library.fuo.edu.ng/ 2007 Oshogbo South-West
26 Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State https://www.gouni.edu.ng 2009 Enugu South-East
27 Gregory University, Uturu https://www.gregoryuniversity.com 2012 Abia South-East
28 Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun https://www.hallmark.edu.ng 2015 Ogun South-West
29 Hezekiah University, Umudi https://hezekiah.edu.ng/ 2015 Imo South-East
30 Igbinedion University Okada https://www.iuokada.edu.ng 1999 Edo South-South
31 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ipo Arakeji and Ikeji-Arakeji https://www.jabu.edu.ng 2006 Osun South-West
32 Kings University, Ode Omu https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/ 2015 Kwara North-Central
33 Kwararafa University, Wukari https://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng 2005 Taraba North-East
34 Landmark University, Omu-Aran. https://www.lmu.edu.ng 2011 Kwara North-Central
35 Lead City University, Ibadan https://www.lcu.edu.ng 2005 Oyo South-West
36 Madonna University, Okija https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng 1999 Anambra South-East
37 Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo https://www.mcu.edu.ng 2012 Ogun South-West
38 Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University https://mciu.edu.ng/ 2015 Delta South-South
39 Mountain Top University https://library.mtu.edu.ng< 2015 Ogun South-West
40 Nile University of Nigeria https://www.nileuniversity.edu.ng/nile-library 2009 FCT North-Central
41 Novena University, Ogume https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng 2005 Delta South-South
42 Obong University, Obong Ntak https://www.obonguniversity.net 2007 Akwa-Ibom South-South
43 Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun State https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng 2009 Osun South-West
44 Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos https://www.pau.edu.ng 2002 Lagos South-West
45 Paul University, Awka - Anambra State https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng 2009 Anambra South-East
46 Tekena Tamuno Library (Redeemer's University) https://run.edu.ng/library 2005 Osun South-West
47 Renaissance University, Enugu https://www.rnu.edu.ng 2005 Enugu South-East
48 Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng 2009 Rivers South-South
49 Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng 2015 Akwa Ibom South-South
50 Salem University, Lokoja https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng 2007 Kogi North-Central
51 Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State https://www.sau.edu.ng 2011 Edo South-South
52 Southwestern University, Oku Owa https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng 2012 Ogun South-West
53 Summit University https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng 2015 Kwara North-Central
54 Tansian University, Umunya https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/ 2007 Anambra South-East
55 University of Mkar, Mkar https://www.unimkar.edu.ng 2005 Benue North-Central
56 Veritas University, Abuja https://www.veritas.edu.ng 2007 FCT North-Central
57 Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State https://www.wellspringuniversity.net 2009 Edo South-South
58 Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo https://www.wusto.edu.ng 2007 Ondo South-West
59 Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State https://wdu.edu.ng 2007 Delta South-South
60 Christopher University Mowe https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/ 2015 Ogun South-West
61 Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/ 2016 Oyo South-West
62 Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State https://www.aul.edu.ng/ 2016 Lagos South-West
63 Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State https://www.dui.edu.ng/ 2016 Oyo South-West
64 Legacy University, Okija Anambra State https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/ 2016 Anambra South-East
65 Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State https://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/ 2016 Cross River South-South
66 Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/ 2016 Kwara North-Central
67 Coal City University Enugu State https://www.ccu.edu.ng/ 2016 Enugu South-East
68 Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/ 2016 Abia South-East
69 Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa Delta State https://www.adun.edu.ng 2017 Delta South-South
70 Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng 2017 Abia South-East
71 Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo https://www.pcu.edu.ng 2017 Oyo South-West
72 PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt https://www.pums.edu.ng 2017 Portharcourt South-South
73 Atiba University Oyo https://www.atibauniversity.edu.ng/ 2017 Oyo South-West
74 Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos https://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng 2017 Lagos South-West
75 Skyline University, Kano https://www.sun.edu.ng 2018 Kano North-West
76 Greenfield University, Kaduna https://www.gfu.edu.ng 2019 Kaduna North-West
77 Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/ 2019 Oyo South-West
78 Trinity University Ogun State https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/ 2019 Ogun South-West
79 Westland University Iwo, Osun State https://www.westland.edu.ng/ 2019 Osun South-West

Polytechnic libraries

Polytechnic libraries are established with the primary goal of providing information resources to students, members of staff of the polytechnic community and other intended users. Apart from the information materials, personal assistance is offered to library users to ensure optimal use of the library. There are 29 Federal Polytechnic Libraries in 29 Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria,[7] 48 State owned polytechnic libraries[8] and 57 privately owned polytechnic libraries in Nigeria.[9]

List of Polytechnic Libraries in Nigeria[10]

Federal Polytechnic
S/N Name Website Year
1 Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, P.M.B. 1007, Afikpo, Ebonyi State. www.akanuibiampoly.edu.ng 1981
2 Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State www.auchipoly.edu.ng 1973
3 Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State www.fedpolyado.edu.ng 1977
4 Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State www.fedpobali.edu.ng 2007
5 Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, P.M. B 231, Bauchi State www.fptb.edu.ng 1979
6 Federal Polytechnic Bida, P.M.B 55, Niger State www.fedpolybida.edu.ng 1977
7 Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, P.M.B 1006, Yobe State www.fedpodam.edu.ng 1993
8 Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State www.federalpolyede.edu.ng 1992
9 Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State www.federalpolyekowe.edu.ng 2007
10 Federal Polytechnic Idah P.M.B 1035, Kogi State www.fepoda.edu.ng 1977
11 Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, P.M.B 50, Ogun State www.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng 1979
12 Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji, Ondo State www.fedpolel.edu.ng 2016
13 Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, P.M.B, 1012, Zamfara State www.fedpolykaura.edu.ng 1983
14 Federal Polytechnic Mubi, PMB 35 Mubi, Adamawa State www.federalpolytechnicmubi.edu.ng 1979
15 Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, P.M.B. 01 Nasarawa State www.fedpolynasarawa.edu.ng 1983
16 Federal Polytechnic Nekede, P.M.B 1036, Owerri, Imo State www.fpno.edu.ng 1977
17 Federal Polytechnic Offa, P.M.B 420, Kwara State www.fpo.edu.ng 1992
18 Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State www.federalpolyoko.edu.ng 1982
19 Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas Bonny, Rivers State www.fedpolybonny.edu.ng 2014
20 Federal Polytechnic Ukana, Akwa Ibom State https://www.fedpolyukana.edu.ng/ 2014
21 Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B 5004, Kazaure Jigawa State www.hafedpoly.edu.ng 1991
22 Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna www.kadunapolytechnic.edu.ng 1956
23 National Institute of Construction Technology Uromi www.nict.edu.ng 2014
24 Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1034, Birnin Kebbi www.wufpbk.edu.ng 1976
25 Yaba College of Technology, P.M.B. 2011, Yaba, Lagos State www.yabatech.edu.ng 1947
26 Airforce Institute of Technology (AFIT),NAF Base Kaduna www.afit.edu.ng 1977
27 Petroleum Training Institute Effurun P.M.B 20, Effurun. Delta State www.pti.edu.ng 1972
28 Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Science (NAITES) Makurdi www.naitesmkd.edu.ng 1960
29 Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Sokoto Road, Zaria, Kaduna State www.ncat.gov.ng
30 Nigerian Institute of Journalism, 8-14,Ijaiye road Ogba-Ikeja,Lagos state www.nij.edu.ng 1971
31 Federal Training Center,Ikoyi,Lagos state https://ftclagos.edu.ng/ 1957

See also

References

  1. ^ Ogunsola, L. A. (2004). "Nigerian University Libraries and the Challenges of Globalization: The Way Forward". Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship. 5 (2–3).
  2. ^ Enyia, Christian O (1991-12-01). "Academic libraries and curriculum development in Nigeria". International Library Review. 23 (4): 413–431. doi:10.1016/0020-7837(91)90011-N. ISSN 0020-7837.
  3. ^ a b Aina, L. O. (2004). Library and information science text for Africa. Ibadan, Nigeria: Third World Information Services. p. 27. ISBN 978-32836-1-8. OCLC 60600551.
  4. ^ National Universities Commissions (2020). "Federal Universities".
  5. ^ National Universities Commissions (2020). "List of Nigerian State Universities".
  6. ^ National Universities Commissions (2020). "List of Nigerian Private Universities".
  7. ^ "Federal Polytechnics | National Board for Technical Education". net.nbte.gov.ng. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  8. ^ "State Polytechnics | National Board for Technical Education". net.nbte.gov.ng. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  9. ^ "Private Polytechnics | National Board for Technical Education". net.nbte.gov.ng. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  10. ^ "Home | National Board for Technical Education". net.nbte.gov.ng. Retrieved 2020-06-06.

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