Kebbi has 6 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 3 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 2 offer a university BNSc degree. Check the accreditation column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.
| Institution | Type | Accreditation (NMCN) | Approved programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin- Kebbi | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, August, 2023 | |
| Sajo College of Nursing Sciences Birnin-Kebbi | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, March, 2024 | |
| Malami Bunza College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin-Kebbi New | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, Nov., 2024 | |
| Manga College of Nursing Sciences Zuru, Kebbi State New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional Nov, 2024 | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi | University (BNSc) | Full, April, 2021 | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences Kebbi State University of Science and Technology New | University (BNSc) | Provisional Nov | — |
Source: Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) — Updated List of Approved Colleges of Nursing and Departments of Nursing with their Accreditation Status (December 2025). Reconciled 2026-08-29. Spot an error? Report it.
After you graduate: get licensed
Graduating is step one. To practise you must pass the NMCN professional examination and get indexed and registered. Planning to work abroad later? See working abroad as a Nigerian nurse and try our cost calculators.