Nigeria, July 2 -- The management of Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, has banned all forms of "sign-out" celebrations, warning that students who violate the directive risk being denied graduation clearance and will be treated as criminals.

The decision, announced in a memo dated 29 June and signed by the college Registrar, Emediong Williams, follows a motion in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly urging educational institutions across the state to stop unruly and unregulated sign-out activities.

Addressed to all students and members of the college community, the memo stated that the institution was acting in accordance with the assembly's directive.

"The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has urged the Ministry of Edu...