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Est. 1980 — Serving Nigerian Students

One Voice.
United Purpose.
Greater Impact.

NANS is the apex body representing every Nigerian student — across 36 states, 6 zones, and hundreds of institutions. We advocate, protect, and empower.

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36+ States Covered
45M+ Students
46+ Years Active

Student Advocacy

Fighting for your rights at every level of government.

Welfare & Support

Emergency funds, scholarships, and mental health programs.

Unity & Inclusion

Representing all 36 states and the FCT with one voice.

National Progress

Policy engagement driving quality education reforms.

02 Latest News

What's Happening
Across Nigeria

Stay informed with official statements, campus news, and national updates from NANS.

All News
Building on Our Progress: NANS President Delivers New Month Message for August 2026
Press Release

Building on Our Progress: NANS President Delivers New Month Message for August 2026

August 1, 2026 | Super Administrator

NANS National President Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez welcomes Nigerian students to August 2026, taking stock of major July mil…

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NANS Appeals to UNILAG Management to Reopen Registration Portal for 48 Hours Ahead of Exams
Press Release August 1, 2026

NANS Appeals to UNILAG Management to Reopen Registration Portal for 48…

NANS National President Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez urges UNILAG management to show l…

Freedom Secured: Former FUOYE SUG President Comrade Adio Released from Remand
Announcement July 31, 2026

Freedom Secured: Former FUOYE SUG President Comrade Adio Released from…

NANS National President Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez confirms that former FUOYE SUG Pr…

03 About NANS

The Voice of Every
Nigerian Student

Founded in 1980, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is the umbrella body for all student unions in Nigerian tertiary institutions. We champion quality education, student welfare, and national unity.

Across six geo-political zones and every state, NANS speaks with one unified voice to government, institutions, and the international community on behalf of over two million students.

Democratic student governance
National policy engagement
Student emergency welfare fund
Scholarship & opportunity programs
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6 Geopolitical Zones

SW

South West

6 States

SE

South East

5 States

SS

South South

6 States

NW

North West

7 States

NE

North East

6 States

NC

North Central

7 States

2M+

Students Represented

300+

Institutions

46+

Years Strong

04 Leadership

Your National
Executive Council

Full Leadership
Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, GCNS

Dist. Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, GCNS

National President

2026-2027
Comrade Oladimeji Uthman

Comrade Oladimeji Uthman

National Secretary General

2026-2027
Comrade Nanchang Peter Timloh

Comrade Nanchang Peter Timloh

Vice President National

2026-2027
Comr. Tabitha Babayo

Comr. Tabitha Babayo

Vice President Inter-Campus

2026-2027
05 Achievements

What We've Accomplished

Concrete wins for Nigerian students through sustained advocacy and strategic action.

Advocacy

Advocacy for Medical Rehabilitation of Rescued Zamfara Students

Commended security forces for rescuing kidnapped students in Zamfara State while demanding comprehensive medical and psy…

July 23, 2026

Impact

Demand for Accountability and ICPC Investigation into Outgoing UI VC

Formally called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the ten…

July 23, 2026

National

Launch of Official NANS National Digital Platform & Student Hub

Successfully developed and deployed the official national digital portal (nanshq.org) alongside the NANS Student Hub pla…

July 23, 2026

All Achievements
06 Events

Upcoming Events
& Programmes

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07 Impact

Numbers That Tell
Our Story

500+

Scholarships Secured

50M+

NELFUND Fund Disbursed (₦)

300+

Institutions Covered

2000+

Students Directly Aided

08 Student Hub

Everything a Nigerian
Student Needs — In One Place

Scholarships, internships, mental health resources, campus safety guides, student loan information, and more — curated for you.

09 Get In Touch

We're Here to Listen

Have a concern, suggestion, or need support? Reach the NANS Secretariat directly.

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