The Nigerian Federal Government has prohibited 18 foreign universities from operating in the country, labeling them as “degree mills” and cautioning citizens against enrolling in these institutions.
This directive affects various universities from the US, UK, Ghana, Republic of Benin, and Togo.
Additionally, they’ve temporarily suspended evaluating and accrediting degree certificates from the Republic of Benin and Togo due to an undercover report exposing fake degree production.
The Ministry of Education aims to investigate this matter in collaboration with relevant authorities from both countries to find a resolution.
They emphasize the need for public support, understanding, and information to prevent such occurrences in the future.
This action aims to curb the proliferation of fake degrees that some Nigerians have obtained through illegitimate means, while also considering the impact on legitimate students pursuing their education in these affected countries.
