Nigeria bans honorary doctorates for current officials to fight fraud, limiting them to accredited universities and proper title use.

Nigeria’s National Universities Commission has banned honorary doctorates for serving public officials to combat fraud and restore academic integrity. The NUC identified 32 unaccredited institutions—both local and foreign—illegally issuing fake degrees and professorships. Only accredited Nigerian universities may award honorary degrees, and recipients must use formal titles like "Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa)," not "Dr," which is reserved for earned doctorates and medical professionals. Misusing honorary titles without disclosure violates Nigerian fraud laws. A full guideline on proper use will be released soon.