‘Cyber Security, Software Engineering’: LASU gets NUC approval for 4 undergraduate programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved four new full-time undergraduate programmes for the Lagos State University (LASU).

The Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Thomas-Onashile said the approval would further strengthen LASU’s position as a leader in technology-driven education.

Thomas-Onashile disclosed that the approval was conveyed via a letter dated November 3 and signed by the Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar Girei, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the NUC.

She stated: “This approval follows a recent rigorous resource verification visit to the university by panels of experts tasked with assessing the availability of human and material resources for the proposed programmes.

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“The four programmes were approved, effective from the 2025-2026 academic session.

“The programmes are B.Sc. Cyber Security, B.Sc. Software Engineering, B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology, and B.Sc. Data Science.”

Thomas-Onashile added that the development also emphasised LASU’s commitment to providing cutting-edge education, which aligned with global technological advancements.

The LASU official said: “However, it should be noted that the approval currently applies only to full-time study modes.

“By expanding its academic offerings, LASU reaffirms its dedication to nurturing expertise in computing disciplines and equipping graduates with the skills required to excel in Nigeria’s digital economy and beyond.”

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