By Amos Joseph The National Universities Commission (NUC), the body responsible for regulating and approving university program...
By Amos Joseph
The National Universities Commission (NUC), the body responsible for regulating and approving university programmes in Nigeria, is set to introduce 12 new courses in a move aimed at aligning university education with global trends and improving graduates’ employability.
Investigations by our source revealed that the new courses include Artificial Intelligence, Classical Christian Education, Community Health Science, Cooperative Economics and Management Studies, Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science, Geomatics Engineering, Intelligence and Security Studies, Parasitology and Entomology, Sports Management, Telecommunication Science, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, and Islamic Economics and Finance.
The courses will be integrated into the existing university structure under the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). However, feedback and approval from key stakeholders in the education sector will still be required before full implementation.
The NUC will oversee the rollout of the new programmes across Nigerian universities, part of a broader initiative to modernize course offerings and ensure that higher education keeps pace with evolving global demands.
The primary objective is to produce graduates who are well-equipped to meet contemporary challenges and contribute meaningfully to the economy. In particular, fields like Artificial Intelligence and Telecommunication Science are expected to position Nigerian universities at the forefront of innovation and technology.
As institutions prepare to launch these programmes, students and lecturers alike are advised to gear up for significant changes in teaching and learning methods, which are expected to open up new career opportunities for young Nigerians, both locally and internationally.
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