Research & Innovation

National platforms, funded repositories, and laboratory-led discovery across computing and ICT.

The Faculty of Computing and Information Technology leads funded research that produces national-scale data platforms, open repositories, and applied ICT solutions for Nigeria's telecommunications and healthcare sectors.

2Live national platforms

10Research laboratories

8+Thematic focus areas

46Competitive grants secured

Flagship outputs

Funded research platforms

Live national repositories and data systems built by FCIT researchers — open to collaborators, institutions, and policy makers.

Telecommunications & propagationEst. 2022

Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC)

SLU TERRARepo

Sule Lamido University Terrestrial Radio Propagation Repository

SLU TERRARepo was established with collaborators to address the lack of a robust national data repository for large-scale radio propagation research in Nigeria. The platform collects, preserves, and disseminates open-access path loss and rain attenuation datasets for various frequencies and locations across Nigeria, supporting indoor and outdoor propagation modelling, statistical analysis, and reuse by researchers nationwide.

Telecommunications-Based Research Innovation from Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria — Grant No. NCC/R&D/RP21/SLU/001

Open-access terrestrial radio propagation datasets for locations across Nigeria
Path loss, precipitation, temperature, rainfall, and frequency-specific measurements
Curated research papers on propagation, signal factors, and network deployment
Collaborations applying AI and machine learning to propagation research problems

Technical Project CoordinatorEngr. Professor Nasir Faruk

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Health informatics & AIEst. 2024

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)

SLU HISCDR

Sule Lamido University Health Information System Clinical Data Repository

SLU HISCDR is a secure, cloud-based platform designed to streamline the storage, management, and analysis of clinical data across healthcare institutions in Nigeria. Established with collaborators, it enables healthcare providers, researchers, and policy makers to access, analyse, and share critical medical data in real time while maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy.

National Research Fund (NRF) — Grant No. TETF/ES/DR&D/CE/NRF-2021/SETI/ICT/00112/VOL.1

Nationwide access for hospitals, clinics, and research centres
Built-in AI and machine learning for predictive analytics and clinical insights
Interoperability with national and international healthcare data standards
Advanced encryption, federated learning, and regulatory compliance by design

Principal InvestigatorEngr. Professor Nasir Faruk

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Focus areas

Research themes

Cross-cutting priorities that guide postgraduate supervision, grant applications, and industry collaboration.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

Software Engineering & Systems Design

Networking & Communication Systems

Data Science & Analytics

Embedded Systems & IoT

Computer Graphics & Visualization

Natural Language Processing for Nigerian languages

Infrastructure

Research & teaching laboratories

10 specialist labs supporting practical learning, experiments, and faculty-led research across departments.

Networking Lab

Hands-on facility for computer networking practicals and protocol testing.

Network design; software-defined networking (SDN)

Capacity: 30 students
Coordinator: Dr. Kabiru Adamu Yusuf

Equipment & resources

Cisco routers & switches
Server racks & patch panels
Network simulators (Packet Tracer/GNS3)

Artificial Intelligence Lab

Dedicated facility for AI/ML research, model training, and student projects.

Machine learning; NLP; computer vision

Capacity: 25 students
Coordinator: Prof. Amina Bello Sani

Equipment & resources

GPU-enabled workstations
AI training servers
Annotation software licenses

Software Engineering Lab

Practical lab for software design, development, and testing exercises.

Software architecture; testing & quality assurance

Capacity: 40 students
Coordinator: Dr. Sani Muhammad Lawal

Equipment & resources

Developer workstations (40)
Version-control server (Git)
Testing & CI tools
Projector & server rack

Hardware and Cybernetics Lab

Facility for embedded systems, robotics, and IoT prototyping.

Embedded systems; robotics; IoT

Capacity: 25 students
Coordinator: Mr. Aliyu Garba Danjuma

Equipment & resources

Arduino & Raspberry Pi kits
Sensors & actuators
Robotics chassis kits
Soldering stations

Graphics Lab

Multimedia and visualization lab for design-focused coursework.

Computer graphics; visualization; game design

Capacity: 35 students
Coordinator: Mrs. Halima Suleiman Tanko

Equipment & resources

Graphics workstations (35)
Drawing tablets
3D modelling & design software
Cameras & editing suites

Cyber Security Lab

Isolated environment for security testing, forensics, and ethical hacking practice.

Digital forensics; ethical hacking; intrusion detection

Capacity: 30 students
Coordinator: Dr. Ibrahim Yusuf Garba

Equipment & resources

Sandboxed network environment
Penetration-testing toolkits
Digital forensics kits
Specialized workstations (30)

PG Lab

Dedicated workspace supporting postgraduate research across the faculty.

Cross-cutting MSc/PhD research support

Capacity: 20 students
Coordinator: Dr. Isah Ahmed Tanko

Equipment & resources

Research workstations
High-speed internet access
High-end servers & GPU clusters
Printing & scanning facilities

Programming Lab

General-purpose lab for introductory and intermediate programming instruction.

Foundational programming instruction

Capacity: 50 students
Coordinator: Dr. Rakiya Idris Muhammad

Equipment & resources

Student PCs (50)
Integrated development environments
Projector & display system
UPS backup & air conditioning

Observatory Lab

Interdisciplinary facility supporting computational analysis of astronomical data.

Astronomical data processing and computational analysis

Capacity: 15 students
Coordinator: Dr. Mustapha Bala Ahmed

Equipment & resources

Telescope
Data acquisition & logging systems
Analysis workstations

General Resource Lab

Shared ICT access centre for general staff and student use.

General ICT access and support

Capacity: 40 students
Coordinator: Mrs. Ladi Emmanuel Bitrus

Equipment & resources

General-purpose PCs
Printers & scanners
Campus Wi-Fi access points

Collaborate

Industry & community engagement

The faculty connects with industry, government, and community partners on digital skills, innovation, telemedicine, and startup support — translating research outputs into national impact.

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