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Are you an early career professional wanting to kick-start your career with your first degree – a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – with specializations in 8 hot-topic areas.
Perhaps, you are an experienced professional looking to advance your career with an MBA degree program? Specialize in AI, E-Commerce or Sustainability
On average, there is a salary difference of 41% in Nigeria between employees with a high school degree and bachelor’s degree, despite the same experience. Join Nexford, get ahead, and stay ahead.
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Explore Nexford in Nigeria: local partnerships, business and culture events and a vibrant learner and alumni community. Hear what local industry leaders and experts have to say about Nexford University – America’s online university for global leaders. Plus, book a time to meet us at our Community Space in Abuja or online.
Pay local, think global with an online program at Nexford. Pay tuition in local Naira – we’re an American university, but we get you.
Hear from a Nexford Parent
As a lawyer and an entrepreneur in Nigeria, I am hopeful that my daughter will emulate my business success. That meant giving her the best start possible which is why, amongst other reasons, I chose to enroll her at Nexford University. Her personal safety by learning online, the ease and speed of the enrolment process, and the support she received from the get go from a Nexford Success Advisor made me realize that I made the right choice.
Ibrahim Maigari
Lawyer, Entrepreneur and NXU Learner's Father
Our partners
We’ve established partnerships with local organizations that align with our goals, value and mission - giving you the best possible learning experience. Sterling Bank, MTN, Union Bank, IBM, Dangote, Jobberman, Seedstars, Play Network, and more. Watch our webinar with Sterling Bank.
Nexford University’s mission is to enable greater social and economic mobility across the world by providing learners access to high-quality, affordable, dynamic online education that prepares them for the global workplace.

Why Nexford’s programs?
- A Nexford degree will equip you with the skills you need to advance your career, with less theory and more practice. Our curriculum is designed based on the needs of the world's largest employers.
- 100% online means you don’t have to travel to earn a degree! No security concerns or heavy cost burden incured to travel abroad just to earn a degree. Learn where ever you are!
- Build a network of global professionals from 80+ countries working at firms like Google, TikTok, Deloitte, and Microsoft
Nexford University is licensed in the District of Columbia by the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
Nexford University is also accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). ASIC Accreditation is an internationally renowned quality standard for schools, colleges, universities and online learning providers, and is recognised by the UK Home Office.

Our Nigerian learner feedback says it all



My learning experience and NXU has been amazing. I did not expect it to be this engaging, practical and mind reading. Even though I study from my room, I have a global network of friends all over the world. I have friends in India, Egypt and Indonesia.
And with the high rates of insecurities in Nigeria, it is a privilege to be able to study from the comfort of my own home without having to worry about anything but my studies.
Sahla Maigari
Current BBA learner
Join a global community from over 85 countries
Nexford’s online courses, certificates, and degrees are designed for leaders, not followers. The world is going digital and opportunities are no longer limited by physical borders. Your degree should prepare you for this world, not yesterday’s. It should be fit for purpose, maximize your employability and open up future opportunities.
Start the first of every month
AI, Data Science, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity. Start building the skills employers are looking for as soon as next month. Our online programs start on the first of every month. You don’t have to wait for a semester to start.
We know your future won’t wait. Learn any time, anywhere. Take the next step now.

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Latest news from Nexford

Fadl Al Tarzi discusses Nexford University’s next growth phase following considerable popularity across Africa
As a next-generation American university that is tech-enabled, Nexford University is positively impacting lives around the world, particularly here in Africa. In June this year, the company announced a $10.8 million pre Series A funding round which was led by Dubai-based Global Ventures. Since then, Nexford University has launched new products in readiness for its next growth phase.
November 2021

Graduating 200 MBA students a milestone for Nexford University – Country Director
Two hundred pioneer students recently bagged their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Nexford University in Lagos in what has been described as a milestone for the institution.
April 2021

Ezekwesili, others canvass PPP in tertiary education funding
Advisory board member of Nexford University, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, has canvassed public-private partnership in Nigeria’s education sector. The country’s former Minister of Education said this at the graduation of the university’s first class of Nigerian MBA students.