FEDERAL UNIVERSITY GASHUA GETS NUC APPROVAL FOR 11 NEW PROGRAMMES 

The Federal University Gashua (FUGA), Yobe State, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to introduce 11 new full-time undergraduate programmes, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval expands the university’s academic offerings and provides prospective students with additional options as they prepare to apply for admission into Nigerian universities for the new academic session.

According to the announcement, the approval was conveyed in a letter dated September 11, 2026, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university. It followed a resource verification exercise conducted by a panel of experts to assess the institution’s human and material resources for the proposed programmes.

The development is expected to strengthen FUGA’s academic portfolio and provide more opportunities for students interested in fields such as cybersecurity, software engineering, finance, biotechnology, taxation and development studies.

List of 11 Newly Approved Courses at Federal University Gashua

The National Universities Commission has approved the following full-time undergraduate programmes for the Federal University Gashua, with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session:

Prospective candidates interested in any of these programmes should monitor the university’s official communication channels for confirmation of admission availability, entry requirements and application procedures.

NUC Approval Marks Major Academic Expansion for FUGA

The approval followed a resource verification exercise conducted by a panel of experts appointed to assess the university’s capacity to run the proposed programmes.

Such an assessment considers the institution’s human and material resources in relation to the programmes under consideration.

The approval represents a significant development for Federal University Gashua as it continues to broaden its academic offerings and respond to changing educational, professional and societal needs.

By introducing programmes in different academic fields, the university is creating a wider range of potential study pathways for candidates seeking undergraduate education.

Vice-Chancellor Reacts to the Approval

The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua, Professor Yaqub Ahmed Geidam, described the approval as a significant milestone in the university’s growth and academic expansion.

According to him, the development reflects the institution’s commitment to broadening its academic offerings and creating more opportunities for prospective students seeking admission.

Professor Geidam also stated that the university is prepared to introduce additional programmes as part of its continuing efforts to expand access to quality university education.

He noted that the institution aims to respond to emerging societal and professional needs through the development of relevant academic programmes.

The Vice-Chancellor further explained that the newly approved courses would give students a wider range of academic and career options while strengthening the university’s contribution to national development through teaching, research and community service.

What Prospective Students Should Know About the New Courses

The newly approved programmes cover several areas of study, including technology, business, finance, science and social development.

Technology and Computing Programmes

Candidates interested in technology-related careers may wish to monitor updates concerning these programmes:

• B.Sc. Cyber Security
• B.Sc. Information Communication Technology
• B.Sc. Software Engineering

These disciplines relate to areas such as digital security, information systems and software development. Applicants should confirm the required O’Level subjects and JAMB UTME subject combinations for their preferred programmes once the university publishes the relevant admission details.

Finance and Business Programmes

The approved programmes in this category include:

• B.Sc. Banking and Finance
• B.Sc. Taxation
• B.Sc. Securities and Investment Management
• B.Sc. Procurement Management
• B.Sc. Entrepreneurship

These programmes may appeal to candidates interested in financial services, taxation, investment management, procurement and business development.

Science and Biotechnology

The newly approved B.Sc. Biotechnology programme provides another option for candidates interested in biological sciences and related areas of scientific study.

Prospective applicants should confirm the programme’s specific entry requirements and availability for the 2026/2027 admission exercise before applying.

Social Sciences and Development Studies

The university has also received approval for the following programmes:

• B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
• B.Sc. Development Studies

These courses may interest candidates seeking to study conflict management, social development and related issues affecting communities and institutions.

Will the New Courses Be Available for 2026/2027 Admission?

According to the announcement, the NUC approval takes effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.

However, prospective students should distinguish between approval of a programme and the opening of applications for that programme. Candidates should wait for the university’s official admission announcement confirming which of the newly approved courses are available for application, together with their specific entry requirements and procedures.

Applicants are advised not to assume that every approved programme is already selectable on the JAMB portal until the university provides confirmation.

How to Get Updates on Federal University Gashua Admission

Candidates interested in the new programmes should regularly monitor Federal University Gashua’s official communication channels for updates concerning:

• Availability of the new programmes for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
• O’Level requirements and accepted subject combinations.
• JAMB UTME subject combinations and any applicable cut-off marks.
• Post-UTME or screening procedures.
• Application deadlines and registration instructions.

Applicants should rely on official university announcements when making admission decisions and should verify programme details before completing their applications.

Conclusion

Federal University Gashua has received NUC approval for 11 new full-time undergraduate programmes, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approved courses cover banking and finance, cybersecurity, taxation, biotechnology, procurement management, entrepreneurship, information communication technology, securities and investment management, software engineering, peace studies and conflict resolution, and development studies.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Yaqub Ahmed Geidam, welcomed the approval as an important step in the university’s academic expansion and commitment to providing more educational opportunities.

Prospective students interested in the new programmes should continue to monitor official university announcements for details on admission availability, entry requirements and application procedures.