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Nigeria: Legal Battle Begins Over Minister's Certificate

Geoffrey Uche Nnaji stepped down from his role overseeing Nigeria's technology and scientific advancement today, having been appointed to the post by President Tinubu in August 2023.
This resignation followed allegations that Nnaji submitted questionable academic certificates, with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, offering conflicting statements about his graduation.
Nnaji has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, stating that political opponents have targeted him and that legal battles over his university records are ongoing.
The National Youth Service Corps reported that Nnaji's certificate of service 'could not be authenticated,' while university documents alternately confirmed and denied his degree.
With the Federal High Court set to hear the minister's suit on November 10, Nnaji's resignation highlights broader concerns about credential verification in Nigerian public office.

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BBC News

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Uche Nnaji: Nigerian minister accused of forging certificate resigns

The forgery allegations have sparked outrage among some Nigerians, following a newspaper exposé.

4 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Premium Times Nigeria

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BREAKING: Certificate Forgery: Embattled Minister Geoffrey Nnaji resigns

His resignation was confirmed by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday.

18 hours ago·Abuja, Nigeria

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Daily Post Nigeria

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Tinubu's Minister, Uche Nnaji resigns over alleged certificate forgery

Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology has resigned following some allegations of certificate forgery against him.

18 hours ago·Nigeria

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Daily Trust

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Minister Accused Of Forging Certificate Resigns - Daily Trust

Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has resigned. Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman, confirmed this in a statement late Tuesday. Nnaji is currently in the eye of the storm over his academic qualifications. Following investigation by PREMIUM TIMES, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate in the possession of the former Minister, saying the politician did not complete …

18 hours ago

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allAfrica

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Nigeria: Legal Battle Begins Over Minister's Certificate

Justice Hauwa Yilwa adjourned hearing on the matter, following the inability of the legal representative for UNN and its officers, to file their replies.

1 day ago·South Africa

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Kanyi Daily

Uche Nnaji Reveals Why He Resigned As Tinubu's Minister, Denies Forging UNN Certificate

Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Nnaji’s resignation came on Tuesday following controversy over his academic qualifications and allegations of certificate forgery. A recent investigation by PREMIUM TIMES revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree Nnaji claimed […]

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