Boom in first-class honours awards

A significant increase in first-class honours degrees has been observed in Nigerian academic institutions.

The trend of awarding first-class honours has seen a notable boom, as highlighted in recent reports from Nigerian media. This development points to rising academic standards or changes in evaluation processes across universities. While specific details on contributing factors remain limited, the phenomenon underscores evolving educational outcomes in the country.

No further timelines, quotes, or numerical data were available in the sources reviewed. The focus remains on the overall surge in such high honours.

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