Tag: #AcademicIntegrity
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SENATE APPROVES UP TO 14 YEARS JAIL FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025, prescribing imprisonment of up to 14 years for educators found guilty of sexually harassing students in tertiary institutions. The bill, presented by Deputy Senate Leader Sen. Oyelola Ashiru, aims to safeguard students from all forms of sexual misconduct within academic…
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NBTE WARNS PROFESSIONAL BODIES AGAINST ILLEGAL AWARDING OF ND, HND CERTIFICATES
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has issued a stern warning to all professional and examination bodies across Nigeria to stop the illegal issuance of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, raised concerns over several bodies claiming to design, conduct, and award these certificates…
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ONDO STATE LAUNCHES STAFF AUDIT AT ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY TO BOOST ACCOUNTABILITY
Ondo State Government is on a mission to clean up and strengthen Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) with a comprehensive staff audit and verification exercise starting October 20. This new move aims to ensure transparency and accountability across all faculties and departments. The verification will span four days, covering academic faculties, administrative offices, research centers, and…
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NBTE TAKES A FIRM STAND AGAINST CERTIFICATE FRAUD IN POLYTECHNICS — NO ROOM FOR CHEATERS
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is cracking down hard on certificate racketeering and academic fraud after a Punch report revealed private polytechnics in Nigeria allegedly colluding with blacklisted universities in Benin Republic to fake NYSC mobilisations using forged diplomas. NBTE’s Head of Media, Mrs. Fatima Abubakar, stressed the agency’s zero-tolerance policy and assured…
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EXPERTS CALL FOR SCRAPPING POST-UTME TO BOOST EDUCATION ACCESS
Stakeholders urge end to stressful screenings, pushing for digital, fairer admission methods. Education experts, parents, and students nationwide are calling for the scrapping of the Post-UTME exam, citing its financial burden, stress, and limited impact on fair admissions. Despite its official ban in 2016, many institutions still conduct screenings, often requiring candidates to travel long…
