Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- Uche Nnaji is Nigeria's minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is currently in the eye of the storm over his claims to have graduated from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) with a BSc degree in Biochemistry/Microbiology in July 1985. He reportedly made the claim during his screening by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and his swearing in as Minister. In addition, he is accused by investigative online journalists of having forged his NYSC certificate, which he also added to his official documents.

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