Nigeria Plans to Ban Degrees from Kenya & Uganda

Nigeria has expanded its suspension of degrees accreditation, extending it to countries like Kenya and Uganda, following the suspension of accreditation for degrees obtained from institutions in Benin and Togo.

Education Minister Tahir Mamman stated that the move is in response to the revelation of fraudulent qualifications from foreign degree mills, as exposed by the Daily Nigerian newspaper.

He emphasized that Nigeria has initiated a formal investigation into the ministries and agencies responsible for accrediting academic qualifications obtained abroad, aiming to safeguard Nigeria’s employers and maintain the integrity of the country’s qualifications.

The broader suspension reflects Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining the credibility of its educational system and protecting employers from potential fraudulent practices.