NUC Approves 5 New Programmes for UNIMAID (2026)

The Nationwide Universities Fee (NUC) has granted approval to the College of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) for 5 new undergraduate programmes on the College’s principal campus.

The approval got here by way of an official letter dated February 3, 2026; it was signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Director of Educational Planning, for the Govt Secretary. The choice adopted a profitable useful resource verification go to by a panel of consultants who checked the human and materials sources out there for the proposed programs.

Accepted Programmes (Full-Time)

NUC accredited these full-time undergraduate programmes:

1. B.Sc. Water Sanitation and Hygiene
2. B.Sc. Journalism and Media Research
3. B.Sc. Broadcasting
4. B.Sc. Native Authorities and Improvement Research
5. B.A. Historical past and Diplomatic Research

When the New Programmes Will Begin

NUC accredited the programmes to start from the 2025/2026 educational session; college students and workers ought to deal with that session because the efficient begin date.

Phrases: Full-Time Solely

NUC acknowledged that the approval covers full-time mode solely. Earlier than UNIMAID can run any of the programmes on a part-time foundation, the College should search additional processing and notification from the Fee.

NUC’s Observe on Accepted Titles

NUC acknowledged within the letter:

“The programmes shall bear solely the accredited titles and nomenclature and any change would require the approval of the Fee.”

What UNIMAID Was Instructed to Preserve

UNIMAID has been enjoined to maintain offering enough sources for the regular improvement and development of the newly accredited departments; the expectation covers each human and materials sources.

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