Laolu Akande receiving the Save Nigeria US Group's Voice of Truth Award recently in Washington DC. Douglas Burton, a US journalist is seen presenting him.
Akande was recognized for his work on the TV show INSIDE SOURCES WITH LAOLU AKANDE on Channels TV Congrate
Welcome back from the Sallah celebration.
To begin this week let's first check back on what the minister of Education @DrTunjiAlausa has been doing although last week.
On Education weekly Progress
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Last week @DrTunjiAlausa signed a landmark partnership with Coursera at the Education world forum 2026 to launch the digital Training academy providing 36000 fully funded licence for Nig Youths to gain global recognised digital skills in AI cybersecurity & more
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@DrTunjiAlausa chaired a landmark stakeholder meeting on the National Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI), a major move toward a smarter, more accountable education system for Nigeria. #AlausaEdReform
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRESS RELEASE
7 May 2026
FG CRACKS DOWN ON HONOURARY DEGREE ABUSE, RESTORES INTEGRITY TO UNIVERSITY HONOURS SYSTEM
The Federal Government has approved major reforms to regulate the award and use of honorary degrees in Nigerian universities as part of efforts to restore academic integrity and strengthen the credibility of the higher education system.
Briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, described the policy as a decisive step to end the abuse, politicisation, and commercialisation of honorary academic titles.
Under the new framework, honourary degrees must be clearly designated as honoris causa and cannot be used as earned academic qualifications. Recipients are also prohibited from using the title “Dr” in any official, academic, or professional capacity solely on the basis of honourary awards. Violations will be treated as academic fraud.
The policy further clarifies that honourary degrees do not qualify recipients for academic appointments, professional certifications, or regulated practice. Only four recognised honorary degree categories will now be permitted, and awards can only be conferred by universities with established doctoral programmes.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) will oversee enforcement, monitor compliance, and publish an annual verified register of legitimate honourary degree recipients nationwide.
Mrs. Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
Applicants seeking authentication or evaluation are required to register and upload all relevant supporting documents via the official portal: https://t.co/ocZWgQnw8V. #AlausaEdReform
The Federal Ministry of Education has fully automated the Authentication and Evaluation of academic credentials to strengthen transparency, improve data management, and enhance public service delivery.
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With the new system, all applications for authentication and evaluation of academic credentials will now be processed strictly online through the Ministry’s official verification portal. #AlausaEdReform
The Ministry says the move aligns with the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda and its resolve to deploy modern technology to improve efficiency, ensure data integrity, and support evidence-based policy decisions in the education sector. #AlausaEdReform
8.The question isn't whether Amaechi is qualified. The question is: who else has this CV? Legislature. State executive. National governance. Electoral strategy. Federal ministry. He has done it all. Nigeria deserves a president who knows the job. #Amaechi2027
The 34-Year CV Thread
You want to know why Rotimi Amaechi should be Nigeria's next president? Let me walk you through a 34-year career that no other candidate can match. #Amaechi2027
2015–2022: As Minister of Transportation, he launched the most ambitious railway programme in Nigerian history. Abuja-Kaduna, Lagos-Ibadan, Itakpe-Warri (abandoned since 1987!), Abuja Metro Nigeria's ports were modernised. 150 Nigerians sent on scholarship to train as engineers