FULOKOJA Gets NUC Approval for 14 New Undergraduate Programmes

Federal University Lokoja, FULOKOJA, has received approval from the National Universities Commission, NUC, for 14 new undergraduate academic programmes.

The approval was conveyed in a letter dated 16 June 2026, signed on behalf of the Executive Secretary of NUC by the Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei.

What has NUC approved for FULOKOJA?

NUC has approved the start of 14 new undergraduate programmes at Federal University Lokoja.

The Commission gave the approval after a resource verification exercise conducted by a panel of experts and the approved programmes will run in full-time mode at the University's main campus from the 2026/2027 academic session.

Which new undergraduate programmes have been approved?

The newly approved FULOKOJA programmes are listed below.

1. B.Sc. Social Work
2. B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies
3. B.Sc. Cyber Security
4. B.Sc. Software Engineering
5. B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
6. B.Sc. Data Science
7. B.Sc. Psychology
8. B.Sc. Procurement Management
9. B.Sc. Entrepreneurship Studies
10. B.Sc. Actuarial Science
11. B.Sc. Film and Multimedia Studies
12. B.Sc. Broadcasting Journalism
13. B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture
14. B.Sc. Agricultural Economics

When will the new FULOKOJA courses start?

The new programmes will take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.

They will be run as full-time undergraduate programmes at the main campus of Federal University Lokoja.

Can candidates apply for the new FULOKOJA programmes now?

Prospective candidates can apply for the newly approved programmes during the ongoing 2026/2027 admission exercise once the courses are uploaded on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS.

This means the programmes will become available for admission processing after they appear on JAMB CAPS.

Can candidates change to any of the new programmes?

Qualified and interested applicants who wish to study any of the newly approved courses will have the chance to change programme through the proper admission process.

Such candidates will be considered for admission into the programmes after the required admission steps have been followed.

Why does the approval matter for FULOKOJA candidates?

The approval gives prospective candidates more undergraduate course options for the 2026/2027 admission exercise.

It also adds programmes in technology, management, media, agriculture, social science and related fields, including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security and Software Engineering.

What did the Vice-Chancellor say about the NUC approval?

The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, described the approval as an affirmation of the University's steady progress in academic expansion and growth.

Professor Ibileye stated that the new programmes fit the University's plan to produce graduates with knowledge, skills and competencies needed to address current challenges and contribute to national development.

Which technology-related programmes were approved?

The technology-related programmes approved by NUC include:

• B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
• B.Sc. Data Science
• B.Sc. Cyber Security
• B.Sc. Software Engineering

Professor Ibileye stated that the approval strengthens the University's capacity to train students in technology-driven fields that are shaping work and global competitiveness.

What should prospective candidates watch for on JAMB CAPS?

Prospective candidates should check when the new programmes are uploaded on JAMB CAPS.

Candidates who wish to apply or change programme should follow the required admission process after the courses become available on the platform.

FULOKOJA New Programmes questions candidates ask

How many new programmes did NUC approve for FULOKOJA?

NUC approved 14 new undergraduate academic programmes for Federal University Lokoja.

When was the approval letter dated?

The approval letter was dated 16 June 2026.

Who signed the NUC approval letter?

The letter was signed on behalf of the NUC Executive Secretary by Abubakar M. Girei, Director of Academic Planning.

Will the new FULOKOJA courses be full-time?

Yes. The approved programmes will run in full-time mode.

Where will the new programmes be run?

The programmes will be run at the University's main campus.

When will the approval take effect?

The approval takes effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.

Can applicants change to the new courses?

Yes. Qualified and interested applicants will have the chance to change programme through the appropriate admission process.

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