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Dress code controversy hits Nigerian Law School over hijab ban during exams

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Dress code is a serious matter at the Nigerian Law School, where students are expected to present themselves in a manner befitting the legal profession. However, the school’s dress policy has come under public scrutiny over alleged discriminatory treatment of Muslim candidates who wore the hijab to the ongoing Bar Final Examinations. […] The post Dress code controversy hits Nigerian Law School over hijab ban during exams appeared first on Vanguard News.

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