- University of Ilorin is the most sought after university in Nigeria
- University of Benin only came behind in 2012 - Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, had third highest number of aggregate applications of 305,790 or 18.65 per cent The Joint admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the most sought-after universities in Nigeria. According to JAMB'S statistics, University of Ilorin had the highest number of admission applications for any university in Nigeria between 2012 and 2016. READ ALSO: Religious tension forces closure of federal university, Katsina Premium Times recently obtained figure of 10 most sought-after universities in Nigeria in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. However, details for 2015 and 2017 were not included. The statistics shows university of Ilorin leading the way as admission seekers' favourite for three years.
