LunagisthubUK Exam Fraud Scandal: Over 1,900 Nigerian Nurses Affected
A shocking exam fraud scandal has rocked the UK’s healthcare sector, with 1,238 Nigerian nurses facing disciplinary actions and another 717 under investigation. The scandal centers around the Yunnik test centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, where irregularities were detected in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) required for foreign-trained nurses seeking UK registration .
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has categorized the affected individuals into four groups, with varying consequences. Those with likely fraudulent results will face stricter scrutiny, while others may be allowed to retake the CBT or proceed with their registration .
The UK Home Office has already revoked visas for some of the affected nurses, forcing them to leave the country while awaiting the outcome of their appeals. The NMC has assured that it is working to resolve cases efficiently while supporting those affected .
This scandal comes amid a significant wave of emigration among Nigerian health professionals, with over 15,000 nurses and midwives leaving the country in 2023 alone. As the investigation unfolds, the UK’s healthcare sector is left to grapple with the implications of this scandal .
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