Federal University Dutse Expels 20 Students, Suspends 15 Over Examination Malpractice in 2024/2025 Academic Session”
The Federal University, Dutse (FUD), in Jigawa State has expelled 20 students and suspended 15 others following confirmed cases of examination malpractice during the 2024/2025 academic session, reinforcing the institution’s stance on academic integrity and disciplinary accountability.
University authorities announced that the sanctions were approved after investigations conducted by the institution’s disciplinary and examination malpractice committees found the affected students culpable of violating established academic regulations.
According to the university management, the offences ranged from unauthorized possession of examination materials and collusion to other forms of conduct considered inconsistent with the institution’s academic code of ethics. The disciplinary actions, officials said, were carried out in line with the university’s regulations governing student conduct and examination procedures.
The management emphasized that the decisions followed due process, including formal reviews of evidence and opportunities for the students involved to respond to allegations before final determinations were made.
In a statement issued by the institution, the university reiterated its zero tolerance policy toward examination malpractice, noting that maintaining academic credibility remains central to its mission as a federal higher education institution. Authorities further warned that any actions capable of undermining the integrity of degrees awarded by the university would continue to attract strict penalties.
Education stakeholders have increasingly raised concerns about examination malpractice across tertiary institutions in Nigeria, describing it as a threat to educational standards, graduate competence, and public confidence in academic certifications. Universities nationwide have responded by strengthening monitoring systems, revising disciplinary frameworks, and adopting stricter enforcement measures.
Analysts say disciplinary actions such as those taken by Federal University Dutse reflect broader efforts within Nigeria’s higher education sector to uphold merit-based assessment and discourage academic dishonesty.
The university also encouraged students to uphold ethical academic conduct and utilize approved learning resources, stressing that integrity and discipline remain essential pillars of academic excellence.