Nigeria, April 20 -- The federal government has warned against the unauthorised use of diplomatic titles, particularly that of "Ambassador."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the practice as fraudulent and a violation of Nigerian law, noting that diplomatic titles, including "Ambassador" and "Diplomatic Envoy," are strictly regulated and granted only after thorough official government processes have been completed.

In a statement issued last Friday, the ministry expressed "grave concern" over the growing trend of unauthorised persons illegally assuming these titles.

The ministry refers to the practice as the "activities of unscrupulous individuals" who seek to mislead "unsuspecting members of the public."

It noted that the imp...