Federal University Lokoja (FULokoja) is a federal government-owned university located in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. The university was established in 2011 and commenced academic activities in the 2012/2013 academic session with two faculties and 11 academic programmes. Over the years, FULokoja has expanded its academic structure to include additional faculties, colleges, institutes, schools and directorates.
The university operates its main campus at Felele along the Lokoja-Okene Expressway, while its College of Health Sciences is located at Adankolo, behind the Kogi State Specialist Hospital in Lokoja. FULokoja’s motto is “Sic itur ad astra,” meaning “The Sky is the Limit.”
For the 2026/2027 academic session, the university set a minimum UTME score of 160 for candidates seeking to participate in its Post-UTME screening exercise. Candidates must select FULokoja as their first-choice institution, while Direct Entry candidates must have applied through JAMB. Programme-specific O’Level and Direct Entry requirements also apply.
History
Federal University Lokoja was established as one of Nigeria’s federal universities created to expand access to university education and strengthen higher education in different parts of the country. Academic activities began in the 2012/2013 session with just two faculties: the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science.
The university’s pioneer programmes included English Language and Literary Studies, History and International Studies, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Geology. From this relatively small beginning, FULokoja has grown into a larger institution with a wider range of academic programmes and supporting academic and administrative structures.
The university has continued to expand its academic offerings. In June 2026, the National Universities Commission approved 14 additional undergraduate programmes for FULokoja, including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Data Science, Psychology, Social Work, Actuarial Science, Agricultural Economics, Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Broadcasting Journalism.
These new programmes form part of the university’s expansion for the 2026/2027 academic session and provide additional options for candidates interested in technology, business, social sciences, agriculture and other emerging fields.
Location
Federal University Lokoja is located in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Its main campus, also known as the Permanent Site, is situated at Felele along the Lokoja-Okene Expressway.
The College of Health Sciences operates from the Adankolo Campus, located behind the Kogi State Specialist Hospital in Lokoja. The university also maintains a liaison office in Abuja.
List of Programmes Offered by Federal University Lokoja
FULokoja offers undergraduate programmes across several academic areas, including Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Education, Computing, Agriculture, Engineering and Health Sciences.
Some of the programmes available at the university include:
Arts and Humanities
- English and Literary Studies
- English
- English Literary Studies
- Theatre and Performing Arts
- History
- History and International Studies
- Film and Multimedia Studies
Social Sciences and Management
- Economics
- Political Science
- Geography
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Mass Communication
- Broadcasting Journalism
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Entrepreneurship Studies
- Procurement Management
- Actuarial Science
Science and Computing
- Biology
- Botany
- Zoology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Physics
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Software Engineering
Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Other agriculture-related programmes approved by the university.
Admission Forms / Requirements
FULOKOJA Post-UTME/DE Admission Form 2026/2027
Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) has commenced its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise for candidates seeking undergraduate admission. The screening portal opened on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, and applicants are required to use their valid 2026 JAMB registration numbers to access the FULOKOJA Post-UTME Screening Portal.
UTME candidates must have scored at least 160 in the 2026 UTME, selected FULOKOJA as their first-choice institution, and be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026. Direct Entry candidates must have applied through JAMB. Applicants are also required to upload their O’Level results on the JAMB portal before completing the screening process. Candidates with awaiting results may begin registration but must complete the upload before participating in the online screening.
Applicants are required to update their biodata and, where applicable, previous academic records, generate a Remita invoice and pay the ₦2,000 Post-UTME screening fee, then select their preferred programme and provide the required O’Level details. Candidates must have at least five relevant O’Level credit passes in not more than two sittings, while Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Law and Pharmaceutical Science require the five relevant credits in one sitting. A credit in English Language is required for all programmes. Full requirements are available on the FULOKOJA admission requirements page.
The FULOKOJA Post-UTME/DE screening exercise will close by midnight on Friday, 2 October 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration, upload their O’Level results and participate in the screening before the deadline. The University also warned that false or withheld information may lead to disqualification, and participation in the screening exercise does not automatically guarantee admission.
School Fees
FULokoja school fees vary according to the student’s programme, level and applicable university charges. Candidates should rely on the university’s official fee schedule or student portal when making payments rather than unofficial figures circulating online.
This is particularly important for newly admitted students because the amount payable by a fresher may include charges that are different from those paid by returning students.
Students should also distinguish between school fees, acceptance fees and other university charges. Before making any payment, confirm the exact amount and approved payment procedure through the university’s official channels.
Please check the school website or latest news below for the newest school-fee update.
Cut-Off Mark
For the 2026/2027 admission exercise, Federal University Lokoja announced a minimum UTME score of 160 for candidates eligible to participate in the Post-UTME screening exercise.
However, meeting the minimum UTME score does not automatically mean that a candidate will be admitted. FULokoja states that admission consideration is subject to other admission requirements and the university’s admission process. Programme-specific requirements may also be higher or more restrictive than the general eligibility requirement.
Candidates should therefore check the requirements for their chosen course instead of treating 160 as an automatic admission score.
Please check the school website or latest news below for the newest cut-off mark update.
Hostel / Accommodation
Students admitted to FULokoja may need to consider university accommodation and private accommodation options around Lokoja when planning for resumption.
Availability of university accommodation can depend on the student’s status, available spaces and the arrangements announced by the institution for a particular academic session. Students should therefore confirm hostel availability, application procedures and applicable charges through official university notices before making accommodation plans.
For students who do not secure university accommodation, Lokoja has private accommodation options around areas close to the university campuses. However, students should inspect accommodation personally and consider factors such as distance, transportation, security, water supply and electricity before paying for a room.
Please check the school website or latest news below for the newest accommodation update.
Academic Calendar
FULOKOJA Approved Academic Calendar for 2026/2027
The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA), Kogi State, has released its approved undergraduate academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session. The calendar, issued by the Directorate of Academic Planning in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and signed by the Director, Professor Tajudeen O. Ahmed, outlines registration, lectures, examinations, semester breaks, results processing and convocation activities.
The key academic dates for the session are summarised below:
| Activity |
Approved date |
| Registration for new and returning students |
4–23 January 2027 |
| Late registration |
25–30 January 2027 |
| Matriculation ceremony |
1 February 2027 |
| First-semester lectures |
11 January–23 April 2027 |
| First-semester examinations |
26 April–29 May 2027 |
| First-semester break |
31 May–12 June 2027 |
| Second-semester lectures |
14 June–17 September 2027 |
| Second-semester examinations |
20 September–16 October 2027 |
| End-of-session break |
18 October 2027–1 January 2028 |
| Convocation ceremony |
29 November–4 December 2027 |
The university has also released the schedule for examination results processing. First-semester marking will run from 31 May to 26 June 2027, followed by departmental and faculty board meetings and Senate consideration of results on 29 July. For the second semester, marking is scheduled for 18 October to 6 November, with the Senate meeting to consider results set for 18 November 2027.
The calendar includes public holidays such as Eidul-Fitr on 10–11 March, Good Friday on 26 March, Easter Monday on 29 March, Workers’ Day on 1 May, Eidul-Adha on 17–18 May, Democracy Day on 12 June, Eidul-Maulud on 15 August, Independence Day on 1 October, Christmas Day on 25 December 2027 and New Year’s Day on 1 January 2028. Other nationally declared public holidays will also be observed. Students are advised to take note of the approved dates and plan their academic activities accordingly.
Notice Board
FULokoja Disclaims Fake Recruitment Form
The Management of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has disowned a fraudulent online recruitment form being circulated through a Google Forms link. The university stated that it has no knowledge of, affiliation with or authorisation for the purported employment exercise.
The institution specifically warned that the use of a personal Gmail account as the contact address is an indication of the form’s fraudulent nature. It clarified that official university activities, including recruitment, are communicated through authorised institutional channels and can be verified through the relevant university authorities.
Members of the public have been advised to disregard the form, avoid submitting personal information, academic credentials or financial details, and refrain from making payments connected to the purported exercise. The university also cautioned against sharing the link further and urged the public to verify recruitment information through its official website, the Registrar’s Office or the Directorate of Strategic Communication and Corporate Documentation.
The disclaimer was signed by Dr Tosin Olagunju, Director of Strategic Communication and Corporate Documentation. For verification and further enquiries, members of the public can contact the university through its official channels or call 08033894943. The management urged everyone to remain vigilant against unauthorised communications falsely presented as university activities.
FULOKOJA 47th Inaugural Lecture
The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA), Kogi State, has announced its 47th Inaugural Lecture, scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, on behalf of the Senate, Management and academic community, has invited university members, researchers, scholars and the general public to attend.
The lecture will be delivered by Professor Samuel Ibbi Ibrahim, a Professor of Geography and Environmental Resources. Titled “Water Is Life. Is Our Water Living? Confronting the Water Quality Crisis in Nigeria’s Environment,” the presentation will examine water quality, environmental health, water resources management and sustainability in Nigeria.
The event is scheduled as follows:
| Detail |
Information |
| Date |
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 |
| Time |
10:00 am |
| Venue |
Multipurpose Hall, Felele Campus, Lokoja, Kogi State |
| Inaugural lecturer |
Professor Samuel Ibbi Ibrahim |
| Lecture topic |
Water Is Life. Is Our Water Living? Confronting the Water Quality Crisis in Nigeria’s Environment |
Professor Ibrahim holds an NCE from Ibadan, a B.Sc. (Ed) in Geography, an M.Sc. in Environmental Resources and Planning from the University of Jos, and a Ph.D. from the University of Ilorin. His lecture will address water pollution, water safety and environmental resource degradation, highlighting the need for effective policies and sustainable management practices. Members of the university community, environmental professionals, policymakers and interested members of the public are encouraged to attend.
FULOKOJA Student Wins ₦2 Million KINHUB Hackathon Prize
Emmanuel Clinton Adeiza, a 400-level Geology student of the Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA), and his teammates in Team SafeRetriev have won ₦2 million in the Education Technology category of the Kogi Innovation Hub (KINHUB) Hackathon Challenge. The team emerged first among five teams that competed in the EdTech category.
Team SafeRetriev developed a solution aimed at addressing challenges relating to the access, preservation and verification of academic credentials. The team included students from the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), with Adeiza serving as the only FULOKOJA representative.
The hackathon brought together students from FULOKOJA, CUSTECH, Prince Abubakar Audu University and Kogi State University, who competed across four technology categories: Education Technology (EdTech), Agriculture Technology (AgriTech), Health Technology (HealthTech) and Government Technology (GovTech).
The Department of Geology congratulated Adeiza and Team SafeRetriev on the achievement, noting his contribution to a project outside his core discipline. The department also acknowledged the support of academic and non-academic staff and the university management in promoting student development and practical applications of knowledge.
Federal University Lokoja also congratulated Adeiza and the entire SafeRetriev team on their success in the KINHUB Hackathon Challenge.
Notable Alumni
- Rt. Hon. Unyime Josiah Idem – Nigerian politician and member of the House of Representatives representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency. He holds a PhD in Leadership Studies from Federal University Lokoja.
- Lieutenant Gafar Abiola Raji – Nigerian Navy officer, geographer and oceanography researcher. He graduated from Federal University Lokoja with first-class honours in Geography before earning an MSc in Oceanography from the University of Southampton.
- Muhammed Avavome Mamood – Political Science graduate and former Senior Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs to the Kogi State Governor.
Official Website and Portal Links
Contact Information
Federal University Lokoja
Main Campus:
Federal University Lokoja, P.M.B. 1154,
Main Campus, Felele (Permanent Site),
Lokoja-Okene Expressway,
Felele, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.
College of Health Sciences:
Adankolo Campus,
Behind Specialist Hospital,
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Telephone: +234 707 3199 972, +234 707 3317 070
Liaison Office (FCT, Abuja): +234 916 291 4432 (WhatsApp only)
The university’s official website provides additional contact and institutional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the cut-off mark for FULokoja?
For the 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise, FULokoja set a minimum UTME score of 160 for eligible candidates. Meeting this minimum does not automatically guarantee admission.
Does FULokoja accept Direct Entry?
Yes. Federal University Lokoja admits candidates through Direct Entry, subject to JAMB and the university’s programme-specific requirements.
Is FULokoja a federal university?
Yes. Federal University Lokoja is a federal government-owned university located in Lokoja, Kogi State.
Where is FULokoja located?
The university’s main campus is at Felele along the Lokoja-Okene Expressway in Lokoja, Kogi State. Its College of Health Sciences is at Adankolo, behind the Kogi State Specialist Hospital.
What courses does FULokoja offer?
FULokoja offers programmes across areas such as Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Computing, Agriculture, Education and Health Sciences. The university also introduced 14 newly approved programmes for the 2026/2027 session, including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Data Science, Psychology and Social Work.
What is the FULokoja Post-UTME screening fee?
For the 2026/2027 screening exercise, the university announced a Post-UTME screening charge of ₦2,000.
Does FULokoja require JAMB first choice?
For the 2026/2027 admission exercise, candidates were required to select FULokoja as their first-choice institution to participate in the screening and be considered for admission.
Does FULokoja accept two sittings?
For most programmes, FULokoja allows the required O’Level credits to be obtained in not more than two sittings. However, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Law and Pharmaceutical Science require the five relevant WAEC or NECO credits in one sitting according to the university’s 2026/2027 admission notice.
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