Federal Government Removes Degree Ban on Universities in Benin and Togo, Bringing Relief to Over 22,000 Nigerian Students.
Nigeria’s Federal Government has lifted the suspension placed on degree certificates obtained from universities in the Republic of Benin and Togo, bringing relief to thousands of Nigerian students whose academic futures had been uncertain. The suspension, which affected over 22,000 Nigerians who graduated from institutions in the neighbouring countries, had earlier been introduced as part of efforts to curb certificate racketeering and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s education system. This followed a motion passed by the House of Representatives asking the Federal Government to rescind its blanket invalidation of degree certificates obtained from the Republics of Benin and Togo. Announcing the decision, the Federal Government said the move followed extensive engagements and reforms aimed at strengthening verification processes and ensuring that only legitimate institutions and qualifications are recognized. Education stakeholders have welcomed the development, describing it as a maj...