Franklin International Business School (FIBS) is a private business education provider based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Established in October 2022, it focuses on management education, executive development, entrepreneurship and professional training, with online learning options for working professionals and students.
FIBS advertises undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across business administration, management, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship and related fields.
Its flexible learning model is intended to accommodate corporate executives, managers, entrepreneurs and other learners seeking to develop their business knowledge and leadership skills.
The institution states that it received approval from the Rivers State Ministry of Education to operate as a private business school in the state.
This is distinct from approval by Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) to operate as a university or independently award recognised university degrees. FIBS does not appear in the NUC’s published list of recognised universities.
FIBS has partnerships with external education providers, including the Swiss School of Business Research (SSBR), Central Global University and the World Academy for Research and Development (WARD).
Its published partnership information states that successful students receive qualifications from the relevant partner, depending on their selected programme. Prospective students should therefore establish which organisation will award their specific qualification.
FIBS also publicises accreditation from the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) and the International Accreditation Organization (IAO).
These are private accreditation arrangements and should not be confused with statutory recognition by Nigeria’s national higher education regulator.
Overall, FIBS offers business-focused education and professional development, alongside programmes delivered through external academic partners.
If you are considering enrolling, I recommend verifying the awarding institution, the programme’s official status and the partner’s authority to issue the advertised qualification before committing to a course.
