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Major Victory: NUC Approves Faculty of Law for Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)

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  Faculty of Law, Akwa Ibom State University   The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted approval for the immediate commencement of the Faculty of Law program at Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU). This significant development, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session, follows a successful resource verification visit conducted by a panel of NUC experts. The visit confirmed AKSU's readiness in terms of human and material resources required to run a globally competitive Law program. A letter dated November 10, 2025, confirmed the establishment of the full-time mode of the LL.B Law Programme to be run at the University's Main Campus. The NUC explicitly directed the University to ensure the program adheres strictly to the provisions of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for the Nigerian University System, guaranteeing the quality and growth of the approved course. The establishment of the Faculty of Law is a crowning achievement ...

Modernising Nigerian University Education: NUC Unveils New Degree Programmes

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  The landscape of higher education in Nigeria is set for a major transformation as the National Universities Commission (NUC) officially approves new academic degree programmes for Nigerian universities. This landmark decision, announced via a circular signed by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu , is a strategic effort to modernise the education system, enhance its global competitiveness, and directly address the demands of fast-evolving global industries. The newly approved courses represent a significant leap, introducing programmes in cutting-edge and future-forward fields. Key additions include:  * B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence  * B.Sc. Data Science  * B.Eng. Nuclear Engineering  * B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies These programmes were meticulously developed under the 2023 Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) framework. According to the NUC, the curriculum benefited from extensive input by top experts across the ...