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Nigerian polytechnics are regulated by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). NBTE maintains the official registers of approved institutions and accredited programmes.
Quick facts (2025)
Federal Polytechnics: 41
State Polytechnics: 56
Private Polytechnics: 96
Counts reflect the most recent public lists compiled from NBTE-based registers.
Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria (41)
Abia — Federal Polytechnic Ngodo Isuochi
Adamawa — Federal Polytechnic, Mubi
Akwa Ibom — Federal Polytechnic, Ukana; Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron
Anambra — Federal Polytechnic, Oko
Bauchi — Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
Bayelsa — Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe
Benue — Federal Polytechnic, Wannune; Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science & Technology, Makurdi
Borno — Federal Polytechnic, Monguno
Cross River — Federal Polytechnic, Ugep
Delta — Federal Polytechnic, Orogun; Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun
Ebonyi — Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana-Afikpo
Edo — Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi; National Institute of Construction Technology & Management, Uromi
Ekiti — Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti
Enugu — Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo
Gombe — Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo
Imo — Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
Jigawa — Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure
Kaduna — Kaduna Polytechnic; Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna; Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria
Kano — Federal Polytechnic, Kabo
Katsina — Federal Polytechnic, Daura
Kebbi — Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi
Kogi — Federal Polytechnic, Idah
Kwara — Federal Polytechnic, Offa
Lagos — Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH)
Nasarawa — Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
Niger — Federal Polytechnic, Bida
Ogun — Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
Ondo — Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji
Osun — Federal Polytechnic, Ede
Oyo — Federal Polytechnic, Ayede
Plateau — Federal Polytechnic, Nyak (Shendam)
Rivers — Federal Polytechnic of Oil & Gas, Bonny
Taraba — Federal Polytechnic, Bali
Yobe — Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu
Zamfara — Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda
State Polytechnics in Nigeria (56)
Abia — Abia State Polytechnic, Aba
Adamawa — Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola
Anambra — Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu
Bauchi — Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi
Bayelsa — Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri
Benue — Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo
Borno — Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
Cross River — Cross River Institute of Technology & Management, Ugep
Delta — Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku; Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara; Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro; Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu
Edo — Edo State Polytechnic, Usen
Enugu — Institute of Management & Technology (IMT), Enugu; Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo
Gombe — Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga
Imo — Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma
Jigawa — Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia; Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse
Kaduna — Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria
Kano — Kano State Polytechnic, Kano
Katsina — Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina; Katsina Institute of Technology & Management
Kogi — Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja
Kwara — Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin
Lagos — Lagos State Polytechnic (now LASUSTECH—polytechnic arm), Ikorodu
Nasarawa — Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia; College of Agriculture, Science & Technology, Lafia
Niger — Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru
Ogun — Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo; D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro; Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade; Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa; Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta; Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori (see Rivers—legacy name appears in some lists)
Ondo — Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
Osun — Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke; Osun State Polytechnic, Iree; The Polytechnic, Iresi
Oyo — Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa; Oyo State College of Agriculture & Technology, Igbo-Ora; The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki; The Polytechnic, Ibadan; Ogun State Polytechnic, Ipokia (legacy listing)
Plateau — Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi
Rivers — Port Harcourt Polytechnic (Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic), Port Harcourt
Sokoto — Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto
Taraba — Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai
Yobe — Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam; College of Administration, Management & Technology, Potiskum; College of Agriculture, Science & Technology, Gujba
Zamfara — Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara
Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (96)
Abia — Covenant Polytechnic (Aba); Temple Gate Polytechnic (Aba); Valley View Polytechnic (Ohafia); Uma Ukpai Polytechnic (Ohafia)
Anambra — Grundtvig Polytechnic (Oba)
Benue — Ashi Polytechnic (Anyiin); Fidei Polytechnic (Gboko); Gboko Polytechnic (Gboko); Harry Pass Polytechnic (Gboko); The Polytechnic, Adoka; The Polytechnic, Otada-Adoka
Cross River — Sparrow Polytechnic (Calabar)
Delta — Bellarks Polytechnic (Kwale); Nation Builders Polytechnic (Asaba)
Edo — Global Polytechnic (Benin); Kings Polytechnic (Ubiaja); Lighthouse Polytechnic (Evbuobanosa); Oduduwa Polytechnic (Idimu); Shaka Polytechnic (Benin); Speedway Polytechnic (Osoba)
Ekiti — Ajayi Polytechnic (Ara-Ekiti); Crown Polytechnic (Ado-Ekiti); Ekiti City Polytechnic (Umuooke); The Polytechnic, Omuo-Ekiti; Teedek Polytechnic (Ilogbo-Ekiti)
Enugu — Marist Polytechnic (Emene); Mater Dei Polytechnic (Agbani/Egwuoba)
FCT — Dorben Polytechnic (Bwari)
Kogi — Gloryland Polytechnic (Ankpa); Prime Polytechnic (Jida Bassa, Ajaokuta)
Kwara — Harvard Polytechnic (Ilorin); Newland Polytechnic (Ilorin); The Polytechnic, Igbo-Owu; The Polytechnic, Aran-Orin; Graceland Polytechnic (Offa)
Lagos — Al-Hikma Polytechnic (Karu)*; Coastal Polytechnic (Badagry); Grace Polytechnic (Surulere); Inspire Polytechnic (Lagos); Kalac Crystal Polytechnic (Lekki); Lagos City Polytechnic (Ikeja); Paramount Polytechnic (Ejigbo); Ronik Polytechnic (Ejigbo/Ikeja); Timeon Kairos Polytechnic (Lagos); Wolex Polytechnic (Iwo/Osun & Lagos centres)
Nasarawa — NACABS Polytechnic (Akwanga)
Niger — St. Mary Polytechnic (Kwamba, Suleja)
Ogun — Allover Central Polytechnic (Sango-Ota); Landmark Polytechnic (Ayetoro); I-Con Universal Polytechnic (Osogbo)*; Royal Institute of Health Technology (Ifo)
Ondo — Best Solution Polytechnic (Akure); British Transatlantic Polytechnic (Akure); Global Polytechnic (Akure)
Osun — Distinct Polytechnic (Ekosin); Igbajo Polytechnic (Igbajo); Interlink Polytechnic (Ijebu-Jesa); Sungold Polytechnic (Ede); Villanova Polytechnic (Imesi-Ile); Westland Polytechnic (Ilobu); Wolex Polytechnic (Iwo)
Oyo — American Polytechnic (Wasimi); Bolmor Polytechnic (Ibadan); Ibadan City Polytechnic (Ibadan); Novelty Polytechnic (Kishi); Tower Polytechnic (Ibadan); The West African Polytechnic (Ibadan)
Rivers — Eastern Polytechnic (Port Harcourt)
and many more to make up the 96 NBTE-listed private polytechnics in 2025. Use the NBTE portal list to verify any institution not shown here and to cross-check recent name/location adjustments.
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Because private polytechnic names/locations change most often, I recommend linking this section to NBTE’s public “Approved Polytechnics” search for live confirmation.
The Courses (ND/HND) Offered in Nigerian Polytechnics
Below is a consolidated catalogue of NBTE-approved ND/HND programme families you’ll find across Nigerian polytechnics. Each school offers a subset of these; availability depends on NBTE accreditation status at that institution.
Engineering & Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Civil Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Mechatronics Engineering; Foundry Engineering; Welding & Fabrication; Industrial Maintenance Engineering; Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering; Metallurgy; Mining Eng. Tech; Minerals & Petroleum Resources Eng. Tech; Petroleum Engineering Tech; Water Resources Eng. Tech; Railway Engineering Tech; Marine Engineering Tech; Aircraft Engineering Tech; Boat & Ship Building Eng. Tech; Industrial Safety & Environmental Eng. Tech; Renewable Energy Tech.
Science, ICT & Applied Technology
Computer Science; Science Laboratory Technology; Statistics; Food Science & Technology; Hospitality Management; Leisure & Tourism Management; Fashion Design & Clothing Tech; Graphics/Art & Design; Photography; Printing Technology; Polymer Technology; Glass/Ceramics Technology; Meteorology; Marine Meteorology & Coastal Management; Cartography & GIS; Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing.
Environmental, Built & Geo-Informatics
Architectural Technology; Building Technology; Estate Management & Valuation; Quantity Surveying; Urban & Regional Planning; Surveying & Geo-informatics; Geological Engineering Tech; Environmental Science & Management.
Business, Finance & Management Studies
Accountancy; Banking & Finance; Business Administration & Management; Marketing; Procurement & Supply Chain Management; Office Technology & Management; Public Administration; Taxation; Insurance; Production/Project/Transport Management; Pension Administration; Cooperative Economics & Management; Local Government Studies.
Communication, Creative & Social Programmes
Mass Communication; Official Reporting; Book Publishing; Music Technology; Theatre/Performing Arts (NID); Cultural Administration & Resource Management; Library & Information Science; Social Development (Community Development / Social Welfare).
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Agricultural Technology; Animal Production; Crop Production; Fisheries Technology; Forestry & Environmental Technology; Irrigation Agronomy; Pasture & Range Management; Horticulture & Landscape Technology; Soil Science & Land Resources; Wildlife & Eco-Tourism Management; Innovation Agriculture.
Health-Related & Emerging (polytechnic-run or with partner regulators)
Community Health; Health Information Management; Dental Technology; Dental Therapy; Medical Imaging Technology; Environmental Health Technology; Pharmaceutical Technology\ (regulatory changes may apply); Public Health Nursing\; Biomedical Engineering Technology; Psycho-Social Rehabilitation. Always confirm professional-body rules for licensing.
Programmes are updated regularly after NBTE resource visits. Example: Kwara State Polytechnic recently announced newly accredited programmes (including ND Law) in mid-2025; similar expansions happen nationwide.
How to verify a course at any polytechnic
1. Check NBTE’s portal → “Approved Polytechnics” and/or the Directory of Accredited Programmes for the school and programme.
2. Confirm on the school’s website under “Academic Programmes/Departments.”
3. If it’s a licenced profession (e.g., health), confirm with the relevant professional council.
Admission snapshot
ND (National Diploma): 5 O’level credits incl. English & Math + JAMB UTME with the right subject combo.
HND: Relevant ND (usually ≥ Lower Credit) + industrial training (SIWES) + school screening.
Always check the specific school’s Post-UTME/HND advert each year.
FAQs
Which polytechnic is best in Nigeria?
YABATECH, Auchi, FedPoly Nekede, Kaduna Poly and Ilaro are frequently top-ranked by industry reputation and breadth of programmes. Confirm current rankings/placements each admission cycle.
Can I switch from polytechnic to university?
Yes—via Direct Entry (DE) into 200L/300L depending on the university’s policy and your ND/HND result.
Do polytechnic graduates do NYSC?
Yes, if they meet the usual NYSC requirements.
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