FG Bans 'Dr' Prefix for Honorary Degrees in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially banned the use of the honorary-degree prefix "Dr" by recipients in official academic contexts, as announced by Minister of Education Tunji Alausa. This policy aims to address the misrepresentation associated with honorary degrees and combat academic fraud.

The decision was approved by the Federal Executive Council and establishes a uniform framework for the use of honorary degrees. In a related political development, a clash occurred in the Senate during a plenary session on Wednesday, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adam Oshiomhole disagreed over amendments to the Senate's standing rules.

The new rules require individuals to serve at least two consecutive terms in principal offices, which Oshiomhole opposed, leading to a disruption of proceedings. The Senate President warned against unruly behavior, invoking Senate rules to maintain order.