University Education
Published: February 1, 2026
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By Emmanuel Iweh
NUC Reaffirms 2026 Transformation Roadmap and Approves 13 New Degree Programmes
"The National Universities Commission (NUC) has outlined a strategic roadmap for 2026 focused on digitisation and has approved 13 new degree programmes including Artificial Intelligence."
The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, has reaffirmed the commission's commitment to transforming the Nigerian University System (NUS) through a seven-point strategic roadmap for 2026. Key goals include increasing university access, driving digitisation, and stabilizing the academic calendar. Furthermore, the NUC has approved 13 new degree programmes—such as Artificial Intelligence, Geomatics Engineering, and Cybersecurity—to be implemented starting from the 2025/2026 academic session to align Nigerian graduates with global market demands.
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