The study evaluated the growth performance, survival and body composition of Oreochromis niloticus fed isonitrogenous (25%) and isocaloric (186 cal/kg) diets containing different types of oils (fish oil (FO) and vegetable oils (VO) (Soybean oil (SO) and Peanut oil (PO)) at 6% level for a period of 42 days. Significant difference was observed in the body weight gain (WG), specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR) values, body protein and lipid content.The diet E containing a mixture of vegetable oils in equal proportions (1:1) produced the best results WG (413.25%), SGR (3.86) and FCR (1.37), whereas the diet B (75% FO + 25% VO) showed the poorest performance WG, FCR and SGR. The survival rate ranged from 55 to 100%, being 55% for C (50% FO+ 50%VO), 65% for A (100% FO) and 100% for B (75% FO+ 25%VO), D (25% FO+ 75%VO) and E (100%VO). The type of dietary lipid significantly affected the body composition of fish. Fish fed on diets B (75% FO+ 25%VO), C (50% FO+ 50%VO), E (100%VO) presented the highest body protein content compared to initial fish. The highest body protein content was obtained in the fish fed on diet B (75% FO+ 25%VO). There was no significant difference in the body protein content of fish fed on diet C (50% FO+ 50%VO) and E (100%VO) also between the initial fish and those fed on diet D (25% FO + 75% VO). The lowest body protein content was obtained with fish fed diet with A (100% FO). Tilapia fed diet containing 100% FO, had the highest body lipid content compared to the initial fish. The lowest body lipid contain was observed in the fish fed on B (75% FO+ 25%VO). There was no significant difference in body lipid and protein content among fish fed diet with D (25% FO+ 75%VO) and initial fish. Results of the present study suggest that diet supplemented with a mixture of vegetable oils (SO and PO) could totally replace fish oil and produce the best growth response in Oreochromis niloticus.