By NewsBino

City University Abuja has officially received an operational licence from the National Universities Commission (NUC), clearing the way for the institution to commence academic activities and admit its pioneer postgraduate students for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The development marks a major milestone for the institution, which has transitioned from a proposed university into a fully licensed private postgraduate university in Nigeria.

NUC Presents Licence to City University Abuja

The operational licence was formally presented to City University Abuja by the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, at a ceremony held in Abuja on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Speaking during the presentation, Ribadu congratulated the promoters and management of the university for successfully completing the licensing process.

He noted that the approval demonstrates the NUC’s confidence in the institution’s preparedness to provide quality postgraduate education in accordance with Nigeria’s national standards.

NUC Charges University on Quality Assurance

The NUC Executive Secretary stressed the importance of maintaining high standards in teaching, research, governance and infrastructure.

He urged the management of City University Abuja to sustain the progress made during the licensing process and continue to comply with the Commission’s quality assurance framework and regulatory requirements.

The emphasis on quality assurance comes as Nigeria’s higher education sector continues to expand, with private universities playing an increasingly important role in providing access to university education.

City University Abuja Begins Pioneer Postgraduate Admissions

Following the issuance of its licence, City University Abuja has announced the commencement of admissions into its pioneer postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The institution said it has put the necessary academic resources, modern facilities and administrative structures in place to support the commencement of academic activities.

The university’s postgraduate curriculum is designed to combine academic research with industry relevance while exposing students to global perspectives and contemporary developments in their respective fields.

A New Chapter for Postgraduate Education in Abuja

The licensing of City University Abuja represents a new development in the Federal Capital Territory’s higher education landscape.

As a newly licensed private postgraduate university, the institution is expected to contribute to postgraduate education, research, innovation and professional development in Nigeria.

The university’s management described the NUC approval as the culmination of years of planning, investment and commitment to educational excellence.

With the licence now secured and admissions underway, City University Abuja is preparing to welcome its first cohort of postgraduate students in the 2026/2027 academic session.

What Prospective Students Should Know

Prospective postgraduate applicants interested in studying at City University Abuja should rely on official university admission information for details about available programmes, entry requirements, application procedures, fees and admission deadlines.

The commencement of pioneer admissions means that the 2026/2027 academic session will be a landmark session for the institution, as the university welcomes its first postgraduate students.

Conclusion

The NUC’s approval gives City University Abuja the regulatory backing to begin operations as a private postgraduate university.

With its operational licence secured and pioneer postgraduate admissions now open, the institution is positioning itself to contribute to Nigeria’s higher education system through research, innovation, industry-focused learning and professional development.

The 2026/2027 academic session will therefore mark the beginning of a new chapter for City University Abuja and its prospective postgraduate students.

Source: PUNCH