Newgate University Minna Gets NUC Approval for Criminology & Security Studies Programme

Newgate University, Minna, has received National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation for its B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies programme, starting 2025/2026.

Programme Launch

• Programme: B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies
• Start: 2025/2026 academic session
• Campus: Newgate University Main Campus, Minna
• Accreditation: NUC-approved

NUC Verification

Accreditation followed resource verification by NUC panel led by Prof. Murtala Mohammad (Aliko Dangote University) with NUC officials Mal. Musa Alkali Usman and Mal. Hayatudeen Umar.

Programme Focus

Trains students for careers in:

• National security
• Intelligence services
• Criminal justice system
• Strategic security analysis

Why Study This Programme?

• Growing security sector in Nigeria
• High demand for trained security professionals
• Career opportunities in government and private security
• NUC-accredited qualification

Source: Newgate University, Minna