NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION (NUC) APPROVES 12 NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES FOR NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted approval for the establishment of 13 new degree programmes across Nigerian universities under the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) initiative.

This move reflects NUC’s continued effort to modernize and expand academic offerings in line with global trends and emerging disciplines, ensuring Nigerian graduates remain competitive in today’s dynamic world.

📚 Approved Degree Programmes

1️⃣ B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
2️⃣ B.Ed. Christian Education
3️⃣ B.Sc. Human Kinetics (Sport Management)
4️⃣ B.Eng. Geomatics
5️⃣ B.HLIS Community Health Science
6️⃣ B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies
7️⃣ B.Sc. Islamic Economics and Finance
8️⃣ B.Sc. Parasitology and Entomology
9️⃣ B.Sc. Telecommunication Science
🔟 B.Sc. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
11️⃣ B.Sc. Cooperative Economics and Management
12️⃣ B.Sc. Nuclear Science
13️⃣ B.Eng. Nuclear Engineering

🌍 A Step Towards Academic Innovation

The introduction of these new programmes marks a significant leap in the nation’s higher education system, focusing on science, technology, innovation, health, and sustainable development.

It also reflects NUC’s drive to ensure that Nigerian universities align their academic content with the evolving needs of the global workforce.

📌 Students and institutions are encouraged to look out for further details on programme availability and admission opportunities from their respective universities.