National Universities Commission approves new programmes for Nigerian universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for several Nigerian universities to launch new academic programmes starting in the 2026/2027 academic session.

Igbinedion University, Okada, has received authorization for four new programmes. These include B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies, B.Sc. Public Health, B.Sc. Healthcare Administration and Hospital Management, and various postgraduate levels in Anatomy. The approval followed a resource verification exercise by NUC experts to assess the institution’s facilities and staff.

Similarly, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has secured approval for 12 new full-time undergraduate programmes. These offerings are designed to meet high-tech workforce demands and cover fields such as Automotive Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Science, Pharmacology, Optometry, and Educational Management. The expansion also includes specialized technology degrees in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Information Technology.