TASU Secures NUC Approval for 24 New Undergraduate Programmes
Taraba State University (TASU), Jalingo, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence 24 new undergraduate programmes from the 2026/2027 academic session, marking a significant expansion of its academic offerings.
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Taraba State University (TASU), Jalingo, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence 24 new undergraduate programmes from the 2026/2027 academic session, marking a significant expansion of its academic offerings.
The approval followed a successful resource verification exercise conducted by the NUC and was secured under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Paul Bako.
According to the approval letter issued by the Commission, all the newly approved programmes will be offered on a full-time basis at the university's main campus in Jalingo, Taraba State.
The newly approved programmes are:
- B.A. Sharia
- B.A. Christian Theology
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.A. African Traditional Religion
- B.A. Classics
- B.Sc. Advertising
- B.Sc. Broadcasting
- B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies
- B.Sc. Public Relations
- B.Sc. Data Science
- B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
- B.Sc. Human Anatomy
- B.Sc. Human Physiology
- B.Rad. Radiology
- B.Sc. Banking and Finance
- B.Sc. Meteorology and Climate Studies
- B.Sc. Survey and Geo-Informatics
- B.Ed. Special Needs Education
- B.Ed. Entrepreneurship
- B.Ed. Sustainable Development Studies
- B.Ed. Human Kinetics
- B.Ed. Health Education
The approval is expected to broaden access to higher education, strengthen teaching and research, promote innovation and enhance the university's contribution to community development.
The addition of the new programmes also aligns with the National Universities Commission's efforts to expand academic opportunities and equip graduates with skills relevant to emerging national and global workforce demands.
The latest development underscores Taraba State University's commitment to academic excellence and reflects the leadership of Professor Bako in driving programme expansion and institutional growth.
With the approval, the university continues to strengthen its position as one of Nigeria's emerging centres of higher learning, offering a wider range of programmes designed to meet contemporary educational and professional needs.
