Nigeria Launches First Female-Only University in Sub-Saharan Africa with 500 Students
August 25, 2025 — History was made on Sunday as Tazkiyah University, the first-ever female-only university in Sub-Saharan Africa, officially commenced operations with an inaugural intake of 500 students. The landmark institution, located in Nigeria, received formal approval from the Federal Government earlier this month, marking a new chapter in the nation’s higher education landscape.