National
Published: July 8, 2026
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By Emmanuel Iweh
NUC Approves 14 New Undergraduate Programmes for Federal University Lokoja
"The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 14 new undergraduate programmes for the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) for the 2026/2027 academic session. The newly approved programmes include Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Data Science, Social Work, Criminology and Security Studies, Psychology, Actuarial Science, Entrepreneurship Studies, Procurement Management, Film and Multimedia Studies, Broadcasting Journalism, Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Agricultural Economics."
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 14 new undergraduate programmes for the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) for the 2026/2027 academic session. This approval follows a successful resource verification exercise conducted by the NUC, ensuring that the university has the necessary infrastructure and faculty to deliver these programmes effectively.
Newly Approved Programmes:
The newly approved programmes include:
1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Cyber Security
3. Software Engineering
4. Data Science
5. Social Work
6. Criminology and Security Studies
7. Psychology
8. Actuarial Science
9. Entrepreneurship Studies
10. Procurement Management
11. Film and Multimedia Studies
12. Broadcasting Journalism
13. Fisheries and Aquaculture
14. Agricultural Economics
Impact on Admissions:
The approval of these programmes enables interested candidates to apply for admission during the ongoing 2026/2027 admission exercise. The programmes will be uploaded on the JAMB CAPS portal, allowing candidates to select them as part of their admission preferences.
Institutional Capacity:
The NUC’s approval underscores the growing demand for specialized programmes in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Data Science. The Federal University Lokoja has demonstrated its commitment to meeting these demands by expanding its academic offerings to align with global trends in education and research.
For further information, stakeholders are advised to monitor the FUL and NUC official communications.
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