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BEST SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA FOR MBA

24 October, 2021

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Best schools in Nigeria for MBA


The best business schools in Nigeria


As more Nigerians continue to show interest in becoming successful business owners and entrepreneurs, there is an ongoing penchant for business enthusiasts in Nigeria to further their knowledge in business education by enrolling in different business schools not

only abroad but also in top business schools in Nigeria.


If you want to earn an MBA here in Nigeria from any of the leading business schools in the country, rest assured, there are some good business schools in Nigeria where you can study to earn your Master in Business Administration (MBA) in Nigeria.


This post takes a look at some of the best schools for an MBA in Nigeria right now for you. The MBA schools you would be talking about have all been accredited by the National Universities Commission.


These schools also offer in-depth business management courses for business owners, entrepreneurs, and top management executives who want to add to their business acumen.


Below is a list of the schools for an MBA in Nigeria. Please note that the list is written in no particular order.


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List of the best schools in Nigeria for MBA


1.LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL


Lagos Business School (LBS) is the graduate business school of Pan-Atlantic University, owned by the Pan-Atlantic University Foundation (PAUF), a non-profit foundation registered in Nigeria.


Lagos Business School was founded on inspirations from the teachings of St Josemaria Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei. LBS offers academic programmes, executive programmes and short focused programmes in Management that have been ranked among the best in Africa.


The LBS main campus is located in Ajah, Lekki, Lagos State. The school was established in 1991 and has collaborated with other business schools in Africa and around the world on programmes to develop responsible business leaders for Africa and the world. 


LBS is a member of the Association of African Business Schools (AABS), the Global Business School Network (GBSN), the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and AACSB International – Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.


For 14 consecutive years, LBS has been ranked among the top business schools in open enrolment executive education and for four years in custom executive education by the Financial Times of London. It is the first institution in West Africa to appear on this list.


LBS is definitely one of the best business schools in Nigeria to earn an MBA.


2.UNILAG MBA


Another school that offers one of the best MBA courses in Nigeria right now is the University of Lagos.


Apart from the fact that Unilag is the most sought-after school in Nigeria and one of the 3 best universities in Nigeria 2020, Unilag has a good MAB course that is among the leading university with the largest alumni who are the most successful entrepreneurs in Nigeria.


Unilag MBA is one of the best in Nigeria. The school was founded in 1962 and has 3 campuses on Lagos, the commercial headquarters of Nigeria.


3.THE EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SCHOOL


The Executive Business School (EBS), based in Lagos, Nigeria was incorporated in 2006 and commenced operation in 2007 in order to capitalize on a large and growing demand for academic programmes leading to British awards.


EBS, one of the largest independent Business Schools in Africa has adopted a niche and highly focus mission of delivering a narrow range of law and business-related academic and professional programmes which are in high demand but with limited provision in Nigeria.


The School has an articulation agreement with prestigious British Universities in order to fulfil its mission.


The partnership with the Bradford University Law School (BULS) is to deliver part of its Bachelors in Law (LLB) with the students joining the final year students in Bradford in the third year while the articulation agreement with Leeds Metropolitan University, UK covers the MSc Corporate Governance, MSc Accounting, Master of Laws (LLM) and Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA).


The modus operandi is that EBS delivers part of the academic award in Lagos while students subsequently complete their studies with the linked British University with advanced standing.


The school is arguably one of the best business schools in Nigeria.


4.THE WEST AFRICA BUSINESS SCHOOL


The West Africa Business School (WABS) was established in response to the need for high-quality professional development, corporate training and executive education institute to address the needs of working professionals who have the desire to continue professional and academic training while remaining in the workforce.


Following the strategic vision of the Founder/Proprietor (Mr. Obasi Ngwuta), the school was formerly registered on 7th May 2002 with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as a private regional training institution.


In the beginning, West Africa Business School started with organizing corporate seminars, workshops, and soft business short courses.


In January 2010, the school launched specialized strategic business conferences, leadership programme and management training courses across Africa focusing mainly on the financial services industry.


Today, West Africa Business School (WABS) has become a household name and a global brand, well known in Africa for delivery of world-class Corporate Training, Government Human Capital Development, Professional Education, Executive Education, Business Intelligence, and Research Services.


Location: Nigeria Address: 2nd Floor Suite B201 Trinity Mall, #81 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria.


5.OAU EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAMME


Obafemi Awolowo University is definitely one of the best schools for an MBA to make this list. The school is arguably one of the best universities in Nigeria.


Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), formerly known as the University of Ife, is a federal government-owned and operated Nigerian university. The university is in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.

They have one of the best executive MBA programmes in Nigeria right now.  

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