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Certificate Controversy: Ex-Minister Nnaji Moves To Settle UNN Dispute Out Of Court.
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has begun moves to resolve out of court a legal case he filed against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and other respondents over allegations surrounding his academic records.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, Nnaji filed the suit in October 2025 following an investigation that questioned the authenticity of his degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates. He later resigned from his ministerial position three days after the report became public, which detailed how the documents were used during his appointment process.
During Monday’s court sitting, his lawyer, Ope Muritala, informed the court of a fresh development, noting that parties were exploring the possibility of an out-of-court settlement and requested an adjournment to allow discussions to continue.
Counsel representing the Minister of Education and the National Universities Commission stated they were not fully aware of the latest development but did not oppose the request for adjournment. Lawyers for the University of Nigeria, Nsukka also confirmed that settlement talks were ongoing, though they urged the court to still consider their pending application should negotiations fail.
However, the presiding judge, Hauwa Yilwa, declined to rule on the request at that stage, explaining that it would only be considered if the settlement efforts break down. The matter was subsequently adjourned to July 8.
The case has so far been delayed by procedural issues, including challenges related to service of court documents and preliminary objections raised by the defendants, who had earlier asked for the suit to be dismissed on grounds of jurisdictional concerns.
Meanwhile, a federal government investigative panel set up by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, reportedly concluded that Nnaji’s degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka was forged. The panel stated that although he gained admission in the 1981/82 academic session, there was no record of his graduation in 1985, and he was not listed among graduating students.
The report further noted that he allegedly failed a key course and could not be verified as having retaken or passed it. Investigators also questioned how a certificate dated July 1985, which he submitted for ministerial appointment, came into his possession.
The findings have intensified public calls for further legal action, even as the court case over his academic records remains ongoing.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel, Nkechi Ufochukwu, has stated that efforts are ongoing to strengthen trade relations between Nigeria and Israel as part of wider plans to enhance bilateral cooperation and economic growth.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at a forum held over the weekend in Abuja, the envoy explained that boosting trade between both countries remains a key priority in her diplomatic mission.
She emphasized that her focus is on expanding the existing trade framework between Nigeria and Israel, describing it as essential to deepening economic ties and improving collaboration between both nations.
Ufochukwu also noted that her agenda extends beyond trade, including the promotion of Nigeria’s culture, agriculture, and investment opportunities, as well as supporting training programmes in cybersecurity and information technology.
She assured stakeholders of her commitment to fully delivering on her responsibilities, adding that sustained communication and cooperation would be important in achieving set goals.
Participants at the forum highlighted the need for Nigeria to address structural barriers affecting business growth, while pointing to Israel’s innovation-driven economy as a model worth studying.
One of the attendees, Pastor Henry Opara, called for formal bilateral agreements, stressing that most current business interactions between both countries are informal and based on personal relationships rather than structured government frameworks.
He argued that stronger government-to-government agreements would provide clearer rules and more stable economic engagement.
Similarly, the National Coordinator of the Nigeria–Israel Business Forum, Mrs. Florence Osuji, urged both countries to renew official trade agreements, noting that some existing arrangements have expired, leaving current trade relations without strong institutional backing.
A delegation from the Ugandan government is currently in Nigeria to understudy the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system as part of efforts to address youth unemployment through skills acquisition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also approved a special take-off grant of ₦15 billion to support the project.
The statement explained that the approval aligns with the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021, which provides for the expansion of the academy, currently based in Wudil, Kano State, into multiple campuses across the country.
It further stated that the funding will come from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) 2026 allocation and will be used for key infrastructure such as academic buildings, student accommodation, and essential training facilities.
A high-level meeting involving the Minister of Police Affairs, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, the Inspector-General of Police, and the National Universities Commission recommended Erinja as the location for the new campus.
The decision was based on factors such as student intake capacity, funding considerations, academic standards, and the long-term manpower needs of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Presidency stated that the expansion is expected to strengthen police training, improve institutional capacity, and enhance national security education across the country.
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