Bingham University

What Bingham University does

Bingham University is a private, faith-based Nigerian university founded in 2005 and located in Karu, Nasarawa State, approximately 26 kilometres from Abuja. It is owned and sponsored by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) and operates through a Board of Trustees and Governing Council, with Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba serving as Vice-Chancellor. The institution delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, pre-degree, diploma, and part-time programmes through 15 faculties, 51 departments, and 104 programmes (46+ undergraduate degrees and 58+ postgraduate degrees), enrolling a student population of approximately 9,000 (7,000 undergraduate and 2,000 postgraduate). It also operates clinical training sites including the College of Medicine and Health Sciences campus in Jos and the Jennifer Etuh Specialist Hospital in Kagoro (handed over in 2022), alongside the BHU Clinic and Zankli Medical Centre.

The university's academic and research portfolio spans medicine (MBBS, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences), law, sciences, computing, and the humanities, with specialized applied research infrastructure including the Zankli Research Centre (TB, HIV, infectious diseases) and the Ambassador Bulus Lolo Centre for Diplomacy, Conflict, Peace and Plural Studies. It maintains an Essential Oil Extraction Plant commissioned in 2020 in partnership with Kaduna State University under TETFund funding. Digital infrastructure consists of a Moodle-based e-learning platform (moodle.binghamuni.edu.ng), undergraduate and postgraduate admissions portals, and a developer API portal for integrations. International collaborations include joint and top-up degree programmes with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, the University of Wolverhampton, and Sumy State University (Ukraine).

Revenue mechanics centre on tuition from degree programmes (range from low-cost undergraduate applications at N2,000 to a premium £9,000 joint MScPH/MPH with LSTM), supplemented by research grants (LIGHT consortium £8m over 6 years, $350k UNITAID, 50m Naira CBN, and others), donations/endowments from partners such as Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and The Jonah Inheritance, and revenue from operated healthcare facilities. The institution is GFGP Gold Tier certified and has secured full accreditations from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, ICAN, and the National Universities Commission for regulated programmes.

Name

Bingham University

Legal name

Bingham University

Website

https://binghamuni.edu.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bingham University is a private, faith-based Nigerian university founded in 2005 by ECWA, serving around 9,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across 15 faculties, with integrated teaching hospitals and active research grant operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University degree programs
• Postgraduate studies
• Medical education
• Faith-based university

Headquarters

HQ city

Karu

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, postgraduate, and part-time program tuition fees. Application fees for admissions. Additional charges for acceptance, accommodation, and other academic services.
2. Research Grants and Funding: International research grants from organizations including UNITAID/PSI ($350,000 COVID-19 research), LIGHT consortium (£8m over 6 years), TETFund National Research Fund, IFS research grants ($15,000), CBN grants (50 million Naira), IBRO Global Engagement Seed Grants, Erasmus+ scholarships.
3. Donations and Endowments: Vehicle donations (Land Rover Discovery from Konrad Adenauer Stiftung), medical equipment donations, and endowment fund contributions for institutional development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bingham University is a private Christian university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, pre-degree, and diploma programmes across 15 faculties and 51 departments in Nigeria. Its academic portfolio spans medicine, law, sciences, arts, computing, and social sciences, with specialized research centres (Zankli Research Centre, Ambassador Bulus Lolo Centre) and international joint-degree programmes with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of Wolverhampton.

Product overview

Bingham University is a private Christian university founded in 2005 by ECWA, offering a comprehensive range of academic programmes across 15 faculties and multiple colleges. The institution provides undergraduate, postgraduate, pre-degree, and diploma programmes through its main campus in Karu, Nasarawa State. Its academic portfolio includes professional programmes such as MBBS, nursing, pharmacy, and law, alongside technology-focused programmes in computing and sciences. The university operates specialized research centres (Zankli Research Centre and Ambassador Bulus Lolo Centre) and maintains international partnerships for joint degree programmes. Digital infrastructure includes an e-learning platform, student/ staff portals, and a developer API. The institution also houses an Essential Oil Plant for applied research in collaboration with Kaduna State University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ambassador Bulus Lolo Centre for Diplomacy, Conflict, Peace and Plural Studies: Research, Training and Advocacy Centre established to promote international diplomacy, conflict mediation, resolution, and provide solutions to Africa's political, social and economic challenges.

Products and services

• University Academic Programmes Multi-faculty university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across 15 faculties including Administration, Allied Health Sciences, Architecture, Arts, Computing, Law, Medicine, Science & Technology, and Social Sciences. Provides pre-degree, diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
• Joint MScPH/MPH Programme Joint Master of Science in Public Health degree programme with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK. Students complete two semesters at Bingham University followed by 3-4 months at LSTM. Single certificate bearing both universities' logos.
• Zankli Research Centre A comprehensive research centre focused on tuberculosis, HIV, and other infectious diseases. Implements international research programmes including the LIGHT consortium, conducts post-market validation of GeneXpert cartridges, and external quality assessment panels.
• Ambassador Bulus Lolo Centre for Diplomacy, Conflict, Peace and Plural Studies (ABLC) A research, training, and advocacy centre established to promote international diplomacy, conflict mediation, resolution, and provide solutions to Africa's contentious political, social, and economic challenges. Offers academic programmes, workshops, and collaborates with national and international organizations.
• Essential Oil Plant Essential oil extraction facility - first of its kind in North-Central Nigeria. Joint initiative with Kaduna State University funded by TETFund. Produces eco-friendly mosquito repellent fabric, ointment, and spray from indigenous plant materials targeting malaria prevention.
• E-Learning Platform Online learning management system powered by Moodle for delivering course materials, assignments, and academic resources to students. Accessible at moodle.binghamuni.edu.ng.

Quantifiable outcome

• 245+ medical doctors produced since inception
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 June 2026Vehicle donation (Land Rover Discovery) to support Ambassador Bulus Lolo Centre for Diplomacy, Conflict, Peace and Plural Studies. Partnership includes fully funded staff training opportunities.
• Jennifer Etuh FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2022Donation of Jennifer Etuh Specialist Hospital Kagoro with state-of-the-art facilities to Bingham University for management and operations.
• Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint MScPH/MPH programme combining two semesters at Bingham University with 3-4 months at LSTM in UK. Single certificate bearing logos of both universities. Enhanced capacity for public health professionals in Nigeria with global perspective.
• University of Wolverhampton, UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB.Sc Biotechnology top-up degree partnership. Students complete B.Sc Biochemistry at Bingham University and proceed to University of Wolverhampton after 300 level for one year to earn B.Sc Biotechnology.
• Sumy State University, UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty exchange, student exchange, and research collaborations. Includes e-course in Cyber Security Economics for economics students. Four lecturers on sabbatical from Sumy State University at Bingham.
• LIGHT ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner£8m DFID-funded research programme over 6 years led by LSTM for gender-sensitive TB healthcare research. Includes consortium partners: AFIDEP, RESOK, Makerere University, MLW, LSHTM. Zankli Research Centre implementing Nigeria component.
• Zankli Research Centre PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, Zankli Medical Centre Abuja, and international health research organizations for TB research and memorial lectures.
• Beyond BenignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Chemistry Commitment signatory status providing access to open-access green chemistry educational resources and semester-long curriculum.
• Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA)minorOthersVice-Chancellor Prof. W.B. Qurix appointed to 7-man Governing Board of NNMA, agency under Federal Ministry of Special Duties for conferring prestigious awards for national development contributions.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Redeemer's University: Private university owned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ede, Nigeria. Direct peer with faith-based sponsorship, comparable programme breadth, and similar recruitment pattern through church networks.
• Covenant University: A leading private faith-based (Living Faith Church) Nigerian university in Ota. Direct peer given similar faith-based mission, comparable scale, and positioning as a top private university in Nigeria competing for the same JAMB applicant pool.
• Bowen University: Private Baptist (Nigerian Baptist Convention) university in Iwo, Nigeria. Direct peer with similar faith-based sponsorship model, multi-campus clinical training, and competition for middle-income Christian families seeking higher education.
• Pan-Atlantic University: Private university in Lagos (formerly Lagos Business School group). Direct peer with strong postgraduate and professional programmes, comparable in offering specialized master's-level programmes including public health.
• Baze University: Private Nigerian university in Abuja with strong urban brand and modern campus. Direct peer as a private competitor in the North-Central/Northern Nigeria student market with comparable tuition positioning.
• Nile University of Nigeria: Private university in Abuja with strong medical and engineering programmes. Direct peer given proximity to Bingham's main campus and competition for northern Nigerian students seeking quality private education.
• Babcock University: Private Seventh-day Adventist university in Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria. Direct peer sharing faith-based mission, ECWA-equivalent denominational sponsorship, and overlapping programme mix including medicine, nursing, and sciences.
• American University of Nigeria: Private university in Yola, Nigeria modeled on American liberal arts curriculum. Direct peer given similar private status, similar size and footprint, and similar recruitment through alternative non-JAMB pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Afe Babalola University: Larger, well-funded private university in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria with strong founder patronage and broad programme portfolio. Broad incumbent competing for the same high-achieving students, with stronger financial backing and brand recognition.

Regional players

• University of Jos: Federal public university in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Regional player co-located with Bingham's Jos campus clinical training site, providing public-sector competition and source of faculty collaboration in the same catchment area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/binghamuni

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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