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BREAKING: Federal Government prohibits use of “Dr” title by honorary degree holders, citing concerns over fraud and misrepresentation

May 6, 2026 at 07:55 PM

The Federal Government has banned honorary degree holders from using the “Dr” title before their names, describing it as misrepresentation and academic fraud. According to Education Minister Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa, recipients must instead state the honorary degree after their name, while only specific honorary awards will now be allowed by universities under the...

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