SLU Gets Full NUC Accreditation for 13 Courses

Sule Lamido University (SLU) in Kafin Hausa has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for 12 undergraduate programmes. This approval shows that these courses meet the national standard for quality in teaching, facilities, and curriculum.

With this status, students who apply to these programmes can be sure they meet all the academic requirements laid out in Nigerian law.

See the list of newly approved courses

The 12 approved programmes cover several faculties, including Social Sciences, Education, Humanities, and Natural Sciences. Here is the full list:

Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.Sc. Business Management
• B.Sc. Economics
• B.Sc. Geography
• B.Sc. Sociology

Faculty of Education

• B.A. (Ed) Arabic
• B.A. (Ed) Hausa
• B.A. (Ed) Islamic Studies
• B.Sc. (Ed) Computer Science
• B.A. (Ed)/B.Sc. (Ed) Library and Information Science

Faculty of Humanities

• B.A. English

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

• B.Sc. Biology

These courses now carry a five-year full accreditation, giving them long-term approval for new and current students.

Learn how accreditation was awarded

The NUC carried out an inspection of the university between October and November 2024. The results were shared in a letter dated 30 April 2025, confirming that SLU met all the required academic standards.

This inspection looked at several areas, including teaching methods, learning resources, student support, and staff qualifications.

Understand why this matters for students

Studying an accredited course means your degree will be officially recognised in Nigeria and beyond. It also helps when applying for jobs, further study, or professional qualifications. Accreditation confirms that your course has been checked and approved by the right authority.

Hear from the university’s leadership

The Vice-Chancellor of SLU, Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Yakasai, said that the full accreditation shows the university’s strong effort to provide high-quality education. It proves that SLU is committed to helping students succeed through good teaching and strong support.

Apply with confidence

If you are planning to apply to SLU, this is good news. These 12 programmes now meet the NUC’s highest standard. That gives you peace of mind when choosing what to study.