Corruption And Academic Activities in Institutions of Higher Learning in Nigeria

The study examines and investigates the effects of corruption on academic institutions in Nigeria using Delta state University Abraka. Nigeria as case studies. As a descriptive research, the study population comprised of 160 students (80 students from each institution) and 40 lecturers (20 lecturers from each institution) making a total of 200 samples. Stratified random sampling technique was employed in carrying out this study. The instrument used to collect data for the study was an inventory while the data collected was analyzed using percentages, chi-square statistic and the t-test. This study found that academic corruption is commonplace in the institutions of higher learning as indicated by students and lecturers. The prevalence of academic corruption was found to exist more among male than female lecturers and it involves parents, students, lecturers and school administrators.