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NUC Approves BSc Criminology and Security Studies

Resource verification visit to a Newgate University Minna computer laboratory

Newgate University Minna is delighted to announce that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the commencement of the BSc Criminology and Security Studies programme.

This follows a successful Resource Verification Visit by a panel led by Prof. Murtala Mohammad, Professor of International & Strategic Studies at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Kano, joined by Mal. Musa Alkali Usman (Directorate of Academic Planning, NUC) and Mal. Hayatudeen Umar.

The panel assessed our facilities, academic resources and institutional readiness. Their endorsement is a strong testament to the University's commitment to academic excellence and national development.

The programme commences in the 2025/2026 academic session at our main campus in Minna, preparing students for careers in national security, law enforcement, intelligence, justice and strategic analysis.

If you are passionate about safeguarding communities, understanding crime and shaping security policy, apply now.

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