COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND LEGAL STUDIES, NGURU INTRODUCES FIVE NEW NBTE-APPROVED ND PROGRAMMES FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The College of Education and Legal Studies (COELS), Nguru, Yobe State, has announced the introduction of five additional National Diploma (ND) programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session following approval by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

The Management of the College made this announcement in a notice issued to inform prospective candidates and members of the general public about the newly approved programmes.

The development also comes with a directive from the College Academic Board prohibiting regular admissions into four Ordinary Diploma programmes with immediate effect.

List of Newly Approved ND Programmes at COELS Nguru

Following the NBTE approval, the College of Education and Legal Studies, Nguru, has introduced the following five National Diploma programmes:

1. ND Islamic Studies and Development
2. ND Public Administration
3. ND Library and Information Science
4. ND Business Administration and Management
5. ND Computer Science

Prospective candidates interested in any of the newly introduced programmes are encouraged to take note of the development and follow the admission instructions provided by the College.

COELS Nguru Announces Ban on Regular Admissions Into Four Ordinary Diploma Programmes

In another development, the College Academic Board has announced a ban on regular admissions into the Ordinary Diploma programmes in the following departments:

1. Computer Science
2. Public Administration
3. Business Administration
4. Library Science

According to the announcement, the ban takes immediate effect.

Prospective candidates are therefore advised to distinguish between the newly approved National Diploma programmes and the affected Ordinary Diploma programmes when making admission decisions.

Admission Instructions for JAMB Candidates

All prospective JAMB candidates interested in gaining admission into the newly introduced National Diploma programmes are advised to follow the instructions below:

1. Visit any JAMB-accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre of their choice.
2. Obtain a Green Card.
3. Select College of Education and Legal Studies, Nguru as their institution of choice for admission.
4. Indicate their preferred newly introduced National Diploma programme during the admission process.

Candidates are advised to ensure that their institution and programme choices reflect their admission interests.

Contact Details for Enquiries

Interested candidates seeking further information about the newly introduced programmes and admission procedures may contact the College through the following telephone numbers:

• 08137917030
• 08035549267

The announcement was signed by Alhaji Bukar Musa, Registrar, College of Education and Legal Studies, Nguru.

Prospective candidates and members of the general public are advised to take note of the new programmes and the changes affecting Ordinary Diploma admissions.