Shocking Developments in African Education: Nigeria Questions Degrees from Kenya and Uganda!

The Nigerian government has raised concerns over the credibility of degrees obtained from institutions in Kenya and Uganda. The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, announced that the government is considering suspending the recognition of these degrees following reports of Nigerians acquiring qualifications from institutions with questionable academic standards.

Authorities discovered that some students managed to obtain degrees from foreign universities without physically attending classes, raising alarms about the authenticity of such certificates. This move could impact thousands of Nigerian students who seek education in East African institutions due to their relatively affordable tuition fees and flexible academic programs.

Educational experts warn that if Nigeria follows through with this suspension, it may lead to a diplomatic strain between the countries. However, the government insists that the integrity of the nation’s academic system must be protected.

Source: NairobiNews.Nation