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Examination misconduct in Nigerian universities

Overview

Academic institutions in Nigeria have implemented disciplinary measures against students following investigations into examination misconduct.

At Prince Abubakar Audu University in Kogi State, the Senate approved the expulsion of six students. An investigation found that the students had rewritten an Introduction to Plant Science examination at the private residence of a lecturer, Dr. Maji Okpanachi, after the original exam date. Security operatives arrested the lecturer and several students, with evidence suggesting students paid N10,000 each to facilitate the unauthorized rewrite. Dr. Okpanachi has been referred to the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee.

In other institutions, Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin expelled 42 students across various departments, including Mechatronics Engineering and Journalism and Media Studies, for violating the Matriculation Oath. Additionally, the University of Calabar Senate suspended nine students from departments such as Pharmacology and Sociology following recommendations from its Examination Misconduct Committee.

Entities

Maji Okpanachi · University of Calabar · Kwara State Polytechnic · Prince Abubakar Audu University · Anyigba

Timeline

  1. about 12 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Nigerian universities penalize students for examination misconduct

    Kwara State Polytechnic has expelled 42 students, and the University of Calabar has suspended nine students following investigations into examination malpractice and misconduct.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Prince Abubakar Audu University expels six students for exam misconduct

    Prince Abubakar Audu University has expelled six students for rewriting an exam at a lecturer's residence and withdrawn nine others for academic performance issues.

Sources

brandspurng.com · crossriverwatch.com · ebirareporters.com · edugist.org · nationaldailyng.com · nigerianeye.com · parrotnewspaper.com · punchng.com · solacebase.com · statepress.ng · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com · tribuneonlineng.com