Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s former Technology Minister, resigned amidst allegations of forged academic credentials. Investigations by the newspaper, Premium Times, revealed discrepancies in his degrees and NYSC certificate. The investigation uncovered that Nnaji failed courses at UNN, did not graduate, and falsified both his degree and NYSC certificate. While he claimed to have graduated in 1985 with a second-class lower division in microbiology/biochemistry, UNN administration confirmed this is incorrect. The investigation also revealed inconsistencies with the dates on his NYSC certificate, raising suspicions of forgery. Despite attempts by Nnaji to block access to his academic records, a Federal High Court ruled that he does not have complete ownership over his own data. As the controversy unfolded, Nnaji’s resignation took place amidst allegations of political sabotage and targeted attacks fueled by false claims against him. This scandal has triggered discussions about the integrity of those in positions of power and raises important questions regarding transparency in Nigeria’s technology sector.