Fraud at universities in Nigeria and the integration of Roma children

The Nigerian government has established an inter-ministerial committee to investigate fake degrees issued by over 100 local private universities established in the last 15 years. Nigerian authorities have also banned at least 18 foreign universities, including those from Benin, Togo, the US and the UK. A journalistic investigation found that a university degree could be obtained within weeks of starting school, and experts say the spread of fake degrees is undermining Nigeria’s education system and productivity.

Are the Roma unable to integrate into society? According to the Roma doctor of sociology, Ciprian Necula, after more than 30 years of efforts, the Roma integration policy in many European countries has failed to a greater or lesser extent. Even though the easiest way to integrate the Roma population with the rest of society is education and its continuation, good academic results and preparing Roma children for future challenges. The scientist also draws attention to systemic racism present in Romanian schools, where Romani history, literature or language is not taught.

According to a report by the British Center for Social Justice (CSJ), some of the best ways to reduce youth absenteeism at schools are cooperation with parents, increasing the number of school sports activities and investing in youth clubs. In England, more than one in five children are frequently absent from school (missing 10% or more of school time).