Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, has secured the approval of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to run eight new undergraduate and 19 postgraduate programmes.
The undergraduate programmes are B.Sc. Film and Multimedia Studies; B.Sc. Industrial Physics; BSc Data Science; B.Sc. Public Relations; B.Sc. Psychology; B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies; Bsc Public Administration, and Bsc Interior Architecture and Design.
The postgraduate programmes are PhD Architecture; MSc & PhD Architecture; PGD, MSc & PhD Mathematics; PGD, MSc & PhD Physics; PGD, MSc & PhD Political Science; PGD, MSc & PhD Sociology; PGD, MSc. Entrepreneurship, Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and PGD Environmental Chemistry.
“This has raised our total undergraduate programmes from 40 to 48 and our PG programmes from 40 to 59,” Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Prof Haruna Ayuba, said during the 6th convocation ceremony and 20th anniversary of the university at the weekend.
The event featured the award of first degrees and postgraduate degrees to 1,574 graduands from the 2024/2025 academic session, alongside the unveiling of a commemorative book, “Bingham University @ 20,” chronicling the university’s journey.
During the event, the vice-chancellor also announced the approval for a first joint postgraduate degree programme between Bingham University and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
He stated, “The National Universities Commission has approved the first joint postgraduate degree programme between Bingham University and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, under the Twining and Articulation Model of NUC’s Transnational Education programme.
“The collaboration provides an opportunity for both institutions to strengthen and enrich the academic and professional tutelage in the field of public health.
“At the end of the study, successful graduates will be issued a Master of Science (MSc) in Public Health of Bingham University, articulated with a Master of Public Health (MPH) professional of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom. We thank God that Bingham University is the first University in Nigeria to secure this approval.”
The vice-chancellor also said the university, through its Zankli Research Centre, won research grants totaling N1.06 billion.
“Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant worth USD 708, 933 (equivalent of N1.06 billion) to support data and evidence gathering in Nigeria to shape TB vaccines launch scenarios across Africa; and, to develop vaccine introduction knowledge to support implementation guidance based on location preference for TB vaccine program roll out.
“Research grant of USD598, 593 (equivalent of N897, 889, 500) from the Gates Foundation for clinical validation for viral load and CDA in Nigeria. The validity period is from October 2025 to September 30, 2027.
i. Supplementary Grant of USD 25, 000 for TB Vax study by the Gates Foundation
ii. Grant of USD928, 508 (N1.3 billion) for clinical validation for novel TB diagnostics in Nigeria by the Gates Foundation
iii. The Policy Thematic team won a small grant of £1000 (one thousand pounds from the European Lung Foundation (ELF) to support lung health research.
iv. The Nutrition Thematic Team won a supplementary grant of USD 2000 from the International Foundation for Science (IFS) for evaluation of compounds of Mucuna flagelipes against pancreatic lipase and alpha-amylase activities in tro and against obesity-related genes in silico
“These are in addition to the ongoing research grants won by the Zankli Research Centre in 2024:
i. Glasgow Centre for International Development (GCD) Grant worth £19, 232 (Pounds) funded by the University of Glasgow on scaling responses to TB in urban informal settlements: Gender-sensitive understanding of TB exposure surveillance methods.
ii. The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Grant worth USD 480, 698 (US Dollars) funded by a joint Consortium of Stop TB partnership, Fujifilm, LSTM amongst others on multi-country evaluation of FUJIfilm Silvamp TB Lam including the diagnostic accuracy of a urine-concentration devise; Dr Tayo Famojuro of the Department of Pharmacognosy won the 2024 Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) United Kingdom Grant worth £5000 (five thousand pounds) for a project on characterisation of anticancer lead compounds from selected Nigerian medicinal plants.”
Special Guest of Honour and retired Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Justice James Ogebe, commended the University for its Consistent Advancement and reiterated his pride in having served as a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
He applauded successive administrations for providing the stability and strategic guidance that have positioned Bingham University among the country’s leading faith-based institutions.
Justice Ogebe also paid tribute to the immediate past Vice Chancellor, Prof. W. B. Qurix, acknowledging his foundational contributions that significantly propelled the university’s growth.
He further praised the incumbent Vice-Chancellor for building on that legacy through improved infrastructure, broader academic programmes, strengthened research capacity, and the creation of a supportive academic atmosphere that fosters innovation and excellence.
Justice Ogebe underscored the university’s strong moral and spiritual grounding, noting that its culture—rooted in Christian values, integrity, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning—remains one of its most enduring assets.
He also expressed appreciation to the NUC for its role in guiding the university through key developmental stages and facilitating growth at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and President of ECWA, Rev. (Dr.) Job Ayuba Bagat Mallam offered profound thanks to God for the remarkable progress the institution has made over the last 20 years.
He applauded the university community for its commitment to sustaining a dynamic academic and administrative environment.
The BOT chairman also acknowledged the contributions of the Chancellor, His Royal Highness Pharmacist Luka Baba Panya, along with the Pro-Chancellor, Council members, and management team, for collectively steering the university toward continued excellence.
He noted that the uninterrupted hosting of consecutive convocation ceremonies is a clear indicator of the institution’s maturity, stability, and effective governance.
He reaffirmed the Board’s determination to back the university’s mission, especially as it increases academic offerings, strengthens research, and broadens opportunities for staff and students.
He described the certification as a powerful validation of the university’s integrity and leadership within Africa’s higher education sector.
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