{
  "id": 9411561,
  "title": "Federal University Dutse gets NUC approval for 30 new programmes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/federal-university-dutse-gets-nuc-approval-for-30-new-programmes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T20:22:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/federal-university-dutse-gets-nuc-approval-for-30-new-programmes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the Federal University Dutse (FUD) to commence 30 new academic programmes, starting from the 2026/2027 academic session. This decision, outlined in a letter dated September 11, 2026, was signed by the Director of Academic Planning, NUC, Abubakar M. Girei, and addressed to the university's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ahmad Mohammed Gumel. The newly approved programs encompass fields such as Law, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Systems, Medical Laboratory Science, Community Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Optometry, as well as various educational and postgraduate programs in areas like Forestry, Wildlife, Accounting, Treasury and Finance, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology. Professor Gumel emphasized that these new programs aim to address emerging educational and workforce needs, particularly in technology, science, education, and health-related domains. He highlighted that the expansion will equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet industry demands and tackle contemporary societal challenges, ultimately preparing graduates for the workforce and contributing to national development.",
  "summary": "The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of the Faculty of Law and 30 new academic programmes at the Federal University Dutse (FUD), beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session. The approval was contained in a letter dated September 11, 2026, with reference number NUC/AP/F33/VOL.II/15, signed by the Director of Academic Planning, NUC, Abubakar […] Federal…",
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}