The Federal University Gashua (FUGA), Yobe State, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence 11 new full-time undergraduate programmes in the 2026/2027 academic session.
The approval expands the university’s academic offerings, introducing new study options in computing, finance, business, biotechnology and development-related fields.
The development was announced on October 15, 2026, with the approval conveyed in a letter dated September 11, 2026, addressed to the university’s Vice-Chancellor. It followed a resource verification exercise to assess the institution’s capacity to run the proposed programmes.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Yaqub Ahmed Geidam, described the approval as a significant milestone in the university’s academic expansion.
List of 11 Newly Approved Courses at FUGA
The NUC has approved the following undergraduate programmes at Federal University Gashua, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session:
1. B.Sc. Banking and Finance
2. B.Sc. Cyber Security
3. B.Sc. Taxation
4. B.Sc. Biotechnology
5. B.Sc. Procurement Management
6. B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
7. B.Sc. Information Communication Technology
8. B.Sc. Securities and Investment Management
9. B.Sc. Software Engineering
10. B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
11. B.Sc. Development Studies
The programmes offer prospective students additional options across several disciplines. Cyber Security, Software Engineering and Information Communication Technology cover computing and digital technology, while Banking and Finance, Taxation and Securities and Investment Management focus on financial services and investment.
Other programmes address entrepreneurship, procurement, biotechnology, conflict resolution and development.
NUC Approval Follows Resource Verification
The approval followed an assessment of the university’s human and material resources for the proposed programmes.
Earlier, in August 2026, FUGA received six NUC resource verification teams to assess its readiness to introduce the programmes. The teams examined the resources available to support the proposed academic offerings.
The approval represents a further step in the university’s efforts to expand its academic portfolio and provide more undergraduate study opportunities.
It also brings additional disciplines into the institution’s programme offerings, potentially broadening the options available to candidates seeking admission.
Vice-Chancellor Welcomes the Development
Professor Yaqub Ahmed Geidam described the approval as an important milestone in the university’s growth.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, the development reflects FUGA’s commitment to expanding its academic offerings and creating more opportunities for prospective students.
He also indicated that the university remained committed to introducing additional programmes to widen access to quality university education and address emerging professional and societal needs.
The new programmes are expected to broaden students’ academic and potential career pathways while supporting the university’s contribution to national development through teaching, research and community service.
What Prospective Students Should Know
Although the programmes have received approval for the 2026/2027 academic session, candidates should confirm their availability for the current admission exercise before applying.
The approval announcement does not, by itself, establish that applications are open for all 11 programmes.
Prospective students should monitor the university’s official website and admission portal for information about programme availability, O’Level requirements, JAMB UTME subject combinations, cut-off marks and screening procedures.
Candidates should also verify the relevant details before changing their preferred course or institution on the JAMB portal.
Conclusion
Federal University Gashua has secured NUC approval for 11 new full-time undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session, expanding its academic offerings across technology, business, finance, science and social development.
The approval follows a resource verification exercise and marks a further development in the university’s plans to broaden its undergraduate programmes.
Prospective students interested in the new courses should follow official university announcements for confirmation of admission availability and application requirements.
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