By Abstract
This paper sought to find out a rediscovery of ethical issues in accessing higher quality education. The researchers adopted logical deduction and model statement in carrying out this work. The development of higher education in Nigeria was found impactful upon a range of stakeholders in both home and host countries. Many of the arguments against higher education in Nigeria were based on ethical issues, such as lack of academic freedom and civil liberties. Ignoring ethical issues may deny institutions the achievement of legitimacy, development, which can result in financial losses and reputable damage. Thus, the researchers recommended that there should be quality education which reemphasis on essential knowledge, inculcating positive values and mastering useful skills that will increasingly make life meaningful to all and sundry. On the issues of academic freedom, government needs to tolerate and encourage the holding of diverse and differing views on any issues as it is the hallmark of ‘Academic Freedom’. The researchers concluded that all hands should be on desk for the development of higher education in Nigeria, having in minds the current ethical issues lacking in the higher education.
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