Capital City University, Kano State

Capital City University Kano (CCUK) is a private university in Kano, northern Nigeria, established in 2021. Its name reflects both its location in the commercial centre of Kano and its stated aim of investing in human capital. The university describes its vision as being a globally recognised institution renowned for innovation, ethical leadership and entrepreneurial excellence, drawing on the historic position of Kano as a centre of West African commerce.

Teaching combines traditional classroom instruction with experiential learning, group projects and digital resources. Flexible learning schedules are offered for working professionals and students with other commitments, and a guidance and counselling service supports students in identifying their potential and reaching graduation.

Academic units are the Faculty of Science and Computing, the College of Management and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Programmes range from Biochemistry, Microbiology, Forensic Sciences, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering and Statistics and Data Science, to Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Film Production and Political Science, and professional degrees in Nursing Science, Radiography, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy and Pharmacy.

The university is led by a Chancellor, the Emir of Zazzau Mal Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, and a Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Yusuf Bala Daraja. Management includes a Registrar (Hajiya Rakiya Bello Dandago), a Bursar (Lawal Sule) and a Librarian (Dr Binta Ladan). A Governing Council chaired by Lt Gen (Rtd) Abdulrahman Dambazau and a Board of Trustees chaired by Emeritus Prof Sani Zaharadeen oversee the institution.

The library offers a physical reading space and an eLibrary giving round-the-clock access to e-books, scholarly journals, databases and multimedia materials across the disciplines taught. A CCUK Innovation Centre runs short ICT and digital-skills courses, including computer networks, cyber security, data analysis, AI and robotics, and fintech.