Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs) and Innovation Enterprise Institutions (IEIs) are private institutions that offers vocational, technical, technology or professional education and training at post-basic and tertiary levels to equip secondary school leavers and working adults with vocational skills and knowledge to meet the increasing demand for technical manpower by the various sectors of the nation’s economy which was approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide a veritable alternative route to higher education.
This programme are vocational institutions envisaged to offer part and full-time education leading to the award of certificates and national diplomas.
Programmes and Qualifications for Admission
IEIs and VEIs admit candidates with a minimum of basic education certificate and cover multidisciplinary areas that will prepare learners for jobs in most industries, while the IEIs are to admit students with a minimum of 5 credits at senior secondary certificate (NECO, WAEC, NABTEB, etc).
About Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs)
There programmes runs three year modular programmes, where each year of study could be terminal and shall have a cogent and flexible structure and content that would equip the trainee with a practicable working skill and the possibility to exit at that level. The qualifications obtainable at this level will be called The National Vocational Certificate (NVC) Part 1, Part 2 and Final.
About Innovation Enterprise Institutions (IEIs)
The IEIs, on the other hand, will run diploma programmes full time (2 years) or part-time (3-4 years). The curricula will be in modules of employable skills. The qualifications given by the IEIs will be termed The National Innovation Diploma (NID).
List Of Approved Innovative Enterprise Institutions (IEIs) and Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs), including there address, in Nigeria
| S/NO | INSTITUTION NAME | LOCATION | APPROVED PROGRAMME(S) |
| 1. | Aflon Digital Institute | Abuja | Aflon Digital Institute, Abuja |
| 2. | Afrihub ICT Institute, | NID Software EngineeringNID Networking & Systems Security | |
| 3. | Business Education Examinations Council | NID Film and TV Production | |
| 4. | Centre for Creative Arts Education, | NID Performing and Media Arts | |
| 5. | City Gate Institute of Innovation and Technology | NID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Computer Software Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System security | |
| 6. | Dalewares Institute of Technology, Lagos | NID Multimedia Technology | |
| 7. | Daibo Paralegal Training Institute | Lagos | NID Paralegal Studies |
| 8. | Dreamsville Limited | Abuja | NID ECC&M |
| 9 | Environmental Sustainability Thinking and Action Centre (ESTAC), Institute of Construction & Engineering, | Enugu | NVC Block Laying and ConcretingNID Building Construction Technology |
| 10 | Highland College Ibadan, | NID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System SecurityNID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies | |
| 11 | IMFI ICT Academy, | NID Computer HardwareNID Telecoms TechnologyNID Software EngineeringNID Networking and System Security Engineering NVC Computer Studies | |
| 12 | Lagos City Computer College | NVC Computer StudiesNID Software EngineeringNID Hardware Engineering | |
| 13 | Lani Stephens Music Institute | Jos | NID Music Technology |
| 14 | Laser Petroleum Geosciences Centre | Port Harcourt | NID Petroleum Geo-Sciences |
| 15 | The Literacy Centre | Aba | NID Paralegal StudiesNID Early Child Care Management |
| 16 | NIIT Education and Training Centre | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies | |
| 17 | NIIT Surulere Centre | Lagos | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 18 | NIIT Victoria Island Centre | Lagos | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 19 | NIIT Festac Centre | Lagos | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 20 | NIIT Abeokuta Centre | Abeokuta, Ogun State. | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 21 | NIIT Ajah Centre | Lagos | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 22 | NIIT Benin Centre | Edo State. | NID Computer HardwareNID Computer SoftwareNID Networking & System SecurityNVC Computer Studies |
| 23 | NIIT Calabar Centre | Cross River State | NVC Computer Studies |
| 24 | NIIT Eket Centre | Akwa Ibom | NID Computer SoftwareNVC Computer Studies |
| 25 | NIIT Garki Centre | F. C. T. | NID Computer HardwareNID Computer SoftwareNID Multimedia TechnologyNVC Computer Studies |
| 26 | NIIT Gbagada Centre | Lagos | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 27 | NIIT Ikorodu Centre | Lagos | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 28 | NIIT Ilorin Centre | Kwara State | NID Computer SoftwareNVC Computer Studies |
| 29 | NIIT Kaduna Centre | Kaduna State | NID Computer SoftwareNID Networking & System SecurityNVC Computer Studies |
| 30 | NIIT Kano Centre | Kano State | NID Computer SoftwareNID Networking & System SecurityNID Multimedia TechnologyNVC Computer Studies |
| 31 | NIIT Offa Centre | NID Computer SoftwareNVC Computer Studies | |
| 32 | NIIT Oshogbo Centre | NID Computer SoftwareNVC Computer Studies | |
| 33 | NIIT Otta Centre | Ogun State | NID Computer SoftwareNVC Computer Studies |
| 34 | NIIT Owerri Centre | Imo State | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 35 | NIIT Port Harcourt Centre | Rivers State | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 36 | NIIT Uyo Centre | Akwa Ibom | NID Computer HardwareNID Computer SoftwareNID Networking & System SecurityNVC Computer Studies |
| 37 | NIIT Warri Centre | Delta State | NID Computer HardwareNID Computer SoftwareNID Networking & System SecurityNVC Computer Studies |
| 38 | NIIT Wuse-Abuja Centre | Abuja | NID Computer HardwareNID Computer SoftwareNID Networking & System SecurityNID Multimedia Technology NVC Computer Studies |
| 39 | NIIT Yenagoa Centre | Bayelsa | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Networking and System Security NVC Computer Studies |
| 40 | NIIT Zaria Centre | Zaria | NID Computer SoftwareNID Networking & System SecurityNID Multimedia TechnologyNVC Computer Studies |
| 41 | Pencil Film and Television Institute (PEFTI), Lagos | Lagos | NID MusicNID Performing & Media ArtsNID Film & Television Production |
| 42 | St. Winifred Innovative Institute | Ibadan | NVC Computer ScienceNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Computer Software Engineering |
| 43 | Total Human Capital Development Institute | Lagos | NID Software EngineeringNID Networking & Systems Security |
| 44 | Uptonville Oil and Gas Institute | Port Harcourt | NID Petroleum Geo-Sciences |
| 45 | Yahaya Hamza Institute of Advanced Studies | Kaduna | NID Networking & Systems SecurityNID Professional Development in ECC&MNID Paralegal Studies |
| 46 | JKN Training Centre, Oshodi | Lagos | NVC Refrigeration and Air-conditioningNVC Electrical Installation |
| 47 | SUR VIRON, Institute of Catering, Hospitality and Tourism, Ibadan | Oyo State | NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies |
| 48 | Farmark Institute of Empowerment and Creativity, Samaru Kataf | Kaduna State | NVC Agriculture |
| 49 | Innovation Institute of Technology,Kaduna | Kaduna | NID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNVC Computer Studies |
| 50 | Buckingham Academy of Mgt. and Tech.,Anambra State | Anambra State | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNVC Computer Studies |
| 51 | Arewa Paralegal Innovation ENT. | Kaduna | NID Pparalegal Studies |
| 52 | Dialogue Computer Institute, Kaduna Study Center. | Kaduna | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System Security |
| 53 | karROX / UGRL Computer Education and Training, Ikeja Center. Nigeria | Lagos | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System Security |
| 54 | karROX / UGRL Computer Education and Training, Ibadan Center. | Oyo State | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System Security |
| 55 | karROX / UGRL Computer Education and Training, | Lagos | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System Security |
| 56 | karROX / UGRL Computer Education and Training Satellite Centre Lagos. Nigeria | Lagos | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System Security |
| 57 | karROX / UGRL Computer Education and Training Gbagada Centre Lagos. | Lagos | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System Security |
| 58 | karROX / UGRL Computer Education and Training Surulere Centre. | Lagos | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System Security |
| 59 | karROX / UGRL Computer Education and Training Abeokuta Centre | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System Security | |
| 60 | Tower Innovative College. Ibadan. | Oyo State. | NID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Software Engineering TechnologyNID Networking and System securityNID Telecommunication Technology. |
| 61 | Ambassador College of Mgt. and Technology | Port Harcourt | NID Paralegal StudiesNVC Office Secretarial Assistant |
| 63 | Oseni Elamah ICT Institute | Auchi, Edo State | NID Software Engineering TechnologyNVC Computer Studies |
| 64 | IFO College of Management & Technology | Ogun State | NID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Software Engineering Technology |
| 65 | School of Information and Media Technology (SIMTECH) | Ebonyi | NID Computer Hardware Engineering TechnologyNID Multimedia TechnologyNID Software Engineering TechnologyNVC Computer Studies |
| 66 | DOF Institute of Catering and Hospitality | Ikeja Lagos | NVC Hospitality and Tourism |
| 67 | UTAGBA-UNO Vocational Enterprise Institute | Delta State | NVC Carpentry and JoineryNVC Welding and FabricationNVC Computer Studies |
| 68 | Kano Innovative Vocational Technology Institute | Kano | NVC Carpentry and JoineryNVC Welding and FabricationNVC Computer Studies |
| 69 | Film and Broadcast Academy | Delta State | NID Film and TV ProductionNID Media and Performing ArtNID MusicNID Radio, Television and GSM Repairs |
| 70 | Kaduna Bussiness School | Kaduna | Banking Operations |
| 71 | Hanzy Beauty International Institute | NID Cosmetology and Beauty Theraphy | |
| 72 | Kazaure Innovation Institute,Kazaure | Jigawa State. | NVC Fashion Design |
| 73 | Trizas institute for innovation Education, Enugu | Enugu | NID Early Child Care Management (ECCM) |
| 74 | Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) Ltd | Kaduna | NID Auto MechanicNID Automotive Mechatronics |
| 75 | Entrepreneurial Vocational Technology Ltd. Kano. | Kano | NID Telecommunications Technology |
| 76 | Agency for Mass Education (AME) Training Centres | Abuja | NVC Fashin DesignNVC Computer StudiesNVC Welding andFabrication NVC Capentary and Joinery |
| 78 | Stars Maritime Academy. | Ogun State. | NID Shiping Management |
| 79 | FCFM-Afaka Entrepreneurship Centre | Kaduna, Kaduna State | NID Innovative AgricultureNVC Vocational Agriculture |
| 80 | Flyingdove Institute of Information Technology | Abuja | NID Hardware EngineeringNID Software EngineeringNID Networking and SystemSecurity NVC Computer Studies |
| 81 | United School of Science and Technology. Plateau State. | Plateau State | NID Hardware EngineeringNID Software EngineeringNID Multimedia Technology |
| 82 | St. Rita Innovative Institute | Onitsha | NID Early Child Care Management |
| 83 | ONIT Institute of Technology | Anambra State | NID Hardware EngineeringNID Software EngineeringNID Multimedia Technology |
| 84 | Ambassador College, Festac | Lagos State | NID Early Child Care ManagementNID Paralegal Studies |
| 85 | Umuebe Farm College | Abakaliki, Ebonyi State | NID Innovative AgricultureNID Vocational Agriculture |
| 86 | Fame School of Music. | Lagos State | NID Music |
| 87 | Risk Control Academy | Lagos | NID Security Technology and Management |
| 88 | National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) | Abuja. | NID Hardware EngineeringNID Software EngineeringNID Computer StudiesNID Hospitality and catering NID Cosmetology and Beauty Theraphy |
| 89 | Exhale Salon and Beauty Institute | Kaduna | NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Theraphy |
| 90 | Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts | Ikoyi, Lagos. | NID Performing and Media Art |
| 91 | Linet Paul Innovative Institute | , Bayelsa State. | NID Hardware EngineeringNID Software EngineeringNVC Computer Studies |
| 92 | Metropolitan Institute of Technology, Benin city | Edo State | NID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Computer StudiesNID Fashion Design |
| 93 | National Film Institute, Jos | Plateau State | NID Film and Television Production |
| 94 | Southern Nigerian Institute of Innovation Technology, | Ifewara, Ile-Ife. | NID Software EngineeringNID Computer Hardware EngineeringNID Networking and Systems SecurityNID Multimedia Technology NID Telecommunications Technology NVC Computer Studies |
| 95 | St. Augustin Innovation Enterprise Institution, Ikeja | Lagoa | NID Early Child Care Management |
| 96 | Rocana Institute of Technology, Enugu | Enugu | NID Multimedia TechnologyNVC Printing TechnologyNVC Computer Studies |
| 97 | Maurid Institute of Management & Technology | Nasarawa State | NID Software Engineering |
| 98 | School Banking Honors, | Lagos | NID banking Operations |
Please Note: This list was adapted from the NBTE website.
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