The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 13 new degree programmes for Nigerian universities under its Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) initiative.
According to the Commission, the approval is part of efforts to strengthen academic offerings in Nigerian higher institutions and align them with global trends and national development priorities.
The newly approved degree programmes are:
1. B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
2. B.Ed. Christian Education
3. B.Sc. Human Kinetics (Sport Management)
4. B.Eng. Geomatics
5. B.HLIS Community Health Science
6. B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies
7. B.Sc. Islamic Economics and Finance
8. B.Sc. Parasitology and Entomology
9. B.Sc. Telecommunication Science
10. B.Sc. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
11. B.Sc. Cooperative Economics and Management
12. B.Sc. Nuclear Science
13. B.Eng. Nuclear Engineering
The NUC explained that the inclusion of these programmes reflects its commitment to ensuring Nigerian universities remain responsive to emerging scientific, technological, and socio-economic realities.
It added that the introduction of courses such as Artificial Intelligence, Nuclear Engineering, and Telecommunication Science would boost Nigeria’s capacity in digital technology, energy, and innovation sectors.
Similarly, programmes in Community Health Science, Water and Sanitation, and Cooperative Economics are expected to strengthen human capital development and support the nation’s sustainable development goals.
The NUC reaffirmed its readiness to continue collaborating with universities, professional bodies, and stakeholders to enhance quality assurance and relevance in university education across the country.
