Nigeria’s Federal Government announces a ban prohibiting honorary degree holders from prefixing “Dr” to their names in official, academic, or professional usage. The government says the measure is intended to curb academic fraud and address concerns about misuse of honorary credentials. The announcement comes alongside a separate policy decision: the government approves the creation of a National Research and Development Fund, with an annual allocation of $500 million. Officials present the fund as part of broader efforts to strengthen research capacity and support development. While the ban focuses specifically on how honorary recipients present their titles, the policy does not alter the underlying awarding of honorary degrees, according to the coverage. Both outlets report the government’s intention to reduce practices they describe as fraudulent or misleading and to promote clearer standards for academic and professional identification. The changes are presented as new federal directives communicated by government representatives in Abuja.