Campus News2 min read2026-01-09

NILEST Secures Approval for Degree Programs at BUK and FUD

The National Institute for Leather and Science Technology (NILEST) has received Senate approval from Bayero University Kano (BUK) and the Federal University of Dutse (FUD) to introduce new degree programs. This initiative aims to...

Azeez

Azeez

9 Jan 2026

NILEST Secures Approval for Degree Programs at BUK and FUD
Key takeaways
  • The National Institute for Leather and Science Technology (NILEST) has received Senate approval from Bayero University Kano (BUK) and the Federal University of Dutse (FUD) to introduce new degree programs.
  • This initiative aims to enhance academic offerings in the fields of Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Management, Biotechnology, and Microbiology.
  • On January 8, 2026, it was announced that NILEST successfully secured the necessary clearance from the Senate of BUK to run a Bachelor of Science ( B.Sc .) degree in Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Management.

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