Campus News2 min read2025-11-08

Senate Okays 14 Year Jail Term For Sexual Harassment In Schools

The Nigerian Senate has recently approved a groundbreaking bill aimed at combating sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. The Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025, now prescribes a hefty 14-ye...

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Azeez

8 Nov 2025

Senate Okays 14 Year Jail Term For Sexual Harassment In Schools
Key takeaways
  • The Nigerian Senate has recently approved a groundbreaking bill aimed at combating sexual harassment in tertiary institutions.
  • The Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025, now prescribes a hefty 14-year imprisonment for educators found guilty of sexually harassing students.
  • This legislative move is a response to years of reports highlighting the prevalence of sexual coercion in Nigerian universities.

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