University of Africa, Toru-Orua Receives NUC Approval for New Postgraduate Programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has formally approved the commencement of several postgraduate programmes at the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT), Bayelsa State, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session.

The approval follows a resource verification visit by NUC experts, who assessed the university’s human and material capacity to run the programmes. A letter dated January 30, 2026, signed by the Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, confirmed the authorization.

The approval covers full-time postgraduate diplomas (PGD), Masters, and PhD programmes in the following disciplines:

• Accounting (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)
• Biology (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)
• Business Administration (PGD, M.Sc., MBA, PhD)
• Biochemistry (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)
• Educational Management (PGD, M.Ed., PhD)
• Mass Communication (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)
• Computer Science (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)
• Political Science (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)
• Theatre and Film Studies (PGD, M.A., PhD)

NUC emphasized that the approval is strictly for full-time programmes. The university must obtain separate approval for any part-time versions.

Additionally, UAT is required to:

• Maintain the approved course titles and nomenclature.
• Ensure adequate human and material resources to support these programmes.
• Seek NUC approval before making any changes to curricula or course titles.

This milestone expands UAT’s capacity for advanced research and postgraduate education, strengthening its position as a center for higher learning in the region.