Nigerian govt moves to curb abuse of honorary doctorates, bars recipients from using ‘Dr’ title
The guidelines, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), introduce stricter eligibility requirements for universities, restrict the number of awards that can be conferred, and prohibit recipients from adopting the title “Dr” on the strength of honorary degrees. The post Nigerian govt moves to curb abuse of honorary doctorates, bars recipients from using ‘Dr’ title appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Nigeria's federal government has implemented new regulations to address the misuse of honorary doctorates. The Federal Executive Council has approved guidelines that establish more rigorous criteria for universities offering these degrees. Additionally, the number of honorary awards institutions can grant will be limited. A key provision prohibits individuals who receive honorary doctorates from using the title "Dr."
These measures aim to preserve the integrity and value of academic titles by preventing their devaluation through honorary awards.
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