NUC to sanction varsities over ‘indiscriminate conferment’ of honorary doctorate degrees

NUC to sanction varsities over ‘indiscriminate conferment’ of honorary doctorate degrees

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has warned against the “increasing incidence of indiscriminate conferment and misuse” of honorary doctorate degrees within the Nigerian university system.

The commission said appropriate sanctions will be imposed on any institution found to have violated the NUC guidelines, as well as on individuals who misuse honorary titles.

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