NUC Bans Degree Holders From Using Dr Title

NUC Bans Degree Holders From Using Dr Title

In Nigeria, the National Universities Commission has barred individuals with honorary degrees from using the title “Dr.” before their names.

The directive limits the title to those who earned academic doctorates or medical qualifications.

The decision aims to address the growing misuse of honorary awards, which are often given as recognition rather than academic achievement.

Authorities said the move is to protect the integrity of professional and academic titles.

Under the new stance, only holders of PhDs and certified medical degrees are permitted to use the “Dr.” title in formal settings.

Others who received honorary awards are expected to stop presenting themselves with the prefix.

The development has sparked conversations across academic and public spaces, as institutions seek to maintain clear standards and avoid confusion around qualifications.