NUC approves postgraduate programmes for Newgate University, Minna

In another significant milestone in strengthening research excellence and innovation-driven scholarship, Newgate University Minna has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence postgraduate programmes after a successful resource verification exercise.

The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Sadiq Yusuf, disclosed this during a press briefing at the university in Minna.

Professor Yusuf stated that the approval marks a major step in the university’s quest to deepen academic scholarship, adding that preparations have been concluded for the admission of the first cohort of postgraduate students.

According to him, the NUC approval covers a wide range of postgraduate programmes, including Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), master’s degrees, professional master’s programmes and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees across several academic disciplines.

He maintained that the institution remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence in the delivery of the newly approved programmes.

The vice-chancellor stated that the university’s Postgraduate School has been strategically structured to promote research excellence, professional relevance and innovation-driven academic leadership.

He said the introduction of the postgraduate programmes would significantly enhance the university’s research capacity and produce highly skilled professionals and scholars capable of contributing meaningfully to national growth through knowledge creation and innovation.

He added that the postgraduate diploma programmes include Management, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science and Public Health, while master’s degree programmes cover fields such as Computing, Accounting, Public Health and International Relations.

Other programmes approved include PhD degrees in Computer Science, Public Health, Accounting, Management Studies and International Relations.

The institution will also offer several professional master’s programmes, including Public Health, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Strategic Studies, Development Studies, as well as International Affairs and Diplomacy.