By Gabriel Ameh
Abuja, 18 March 2026 – The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to bring world-class UK education closer to home, announcing a partnership with Coventry University to establish a campus in Nigeria.
The initiative, part of a Transnational Education (TNE) scheme, aims to make globally recognised degrees more accessible and affordable for Nigerian students.
Accompanying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in the United Kingdom, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, CON, engaged UK university leaders, investors, and development partners to fast-track the project.
The planned campus, located in Alaro City, Lagos State, will offer Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine), Business, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). All degrees will maintain equivalence with those awarded in the UK.
Admissions are expected to open between the third and fourth quarters of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Minister Alausa emphasised the benefits for Nigerian families, saying:
“We want Nigerian parents to enjoy their children being at home while still receiving a world-class UK education.”
The initiative is part of the Ministry’s broader commitment, supported by the UK Department for Business and Trade, to expand access to high-quality, globally competitive education and position Nigeria as a hub for knowledge, skills, and innovation.
