Nigeria Bans 'Dr' Prefix for Honorary Degree Holders
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced a ban on the use of the 'Dr' prefix for individuals who have received honorary degrees, citing concerns about potential fraud. This directive aims to regulate the use of academic titles.
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No ‘Dr’ title for honorary degree recipients – FG
Nigeria’s Federal Government bans the use of the ‘Dr’ title for honorary degree recipients to curb abuse and restore academic integrity. Learn about the ne Read More: https://punchng.com/no-dr-title-for-honorary-degree-recipients-fg/
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…approves $500m research development fund By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a ban on honorary degree holders prefixing “Dr” to their names in official, academic, or professional usage. The government also established the National Research and Development Fund, with an annual allocation of $500 million. These decisions were disclosed by […] The post FG bans ‘Dr’ prefix for honorary degree holders appeared first on Vanguard News.
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