Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from office. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement released late yesterday. Nnaji’s resignation comes amid growing controversy over his academic qualifications. Recall that an investigation revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate in Nnaji’s possession, stating that he did not complete his studies at the institution and was never issued a certificate. According to UNN Vice-Chancellor, Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted to the university in 1981 but…
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