EDUCATION: Taraba State University, Jalingo Secures NUC Approval for 24 New Undergraduate Programmes.

By Hamza Yuguda, July 6, 2026.

Taraba State University has recorded another major academic milestone as the National Universities Commission (NUC) approved 24 new undergraduate programmes for the institution, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval was secured under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, alongside members of the university management team, following a successful resource verification exercise conducted by the NUC.

According to the approval letter issued by the Commission, the newly approved programmes are to run in full-time mode at the university’s main campus in Jalingo.

1. B.A. Sharia

2. B.A. Christian Theology

3. B.A. Philosophy

4. B.A. Religious Studies

5. B.A. African Traditional Religion

6. B.A. Classics

7. B.Sc. Advertisement

8. B.Sc. Broadcasting

9. B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies

10. B.Sc. Public Relations

11. B.Sc. Data Science

12. B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology

13. B.Sc. Software Engineering

14. B.Sc. Human Anatomy

15. B.Sc. Human Physiology

16. B.RAD. Radiology

17. B.Sc. Banking and Finance

18. B.Sc. Meteorology and Climate Studies

19. B.Sc. Survey and Geo-Informatics

20. B.Ed. Special Needs Education

21. B.Ed. Entrepreneurship

22. B.Ed. Sustainable Development Studies

23. B.Ed. Human Kinetics

24. B.Ed. Health Education

The development has been described as a major boost to academic expansion and innovation at the university, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and research.

This achievement reflects the proactive leadership and vision of Professor Bako and his management team in positioning the university toward global academic standards and strengthening its capacity for national and international collaborations.

With the approval of the 24 programmes, Taraba State University is expected to widen access to higher education opportunities and further consolidate its reputation as one of Nigeria’s emerging centres of academic excellence and innovation.

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