Benue govt bans illegal school fees, introduces mandatory e-Dossiers
The Benue State Government has announced a ban on all illegal fees charged in public schools and introduced a new system known as mandatory e-Dossiers for students and teachers. According to the state authorities, the move is part of broader reforms aimed at promoting transparency, improving record-keeping, and reducing financial burdens on parents. Schools are […]
Increase in school fees is not the fault of proprietors or a way to extort parents- Nigerian school owner says
As the new academic year began on Monday, September 8, parents across Nigeria expressed frustration over the sudden rise in school fees. Many struggled with the added financial pressure of paying more for their children’s education. Private schools in different parts of the country adjusted their tuition fees just before students returned to class. This […]
Tertiary schools are colluding with banks to shortchange student loan applicants – FG
Some universities and banks are being accused of working together to cheat students who applied for government loans. This was revealed by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), which is investigating how student loans are being handled. According to the NOA, some universities are teaming up with certain banks to delay or hide loan payments meant […]
Soludo Demotes 6 Teachers for Charging Pupils and Collecting N200 Toilet Fee
In a recent move by the Anambra State Government, six teachers have been dismissed for collecting illegal fees from students, violating the state’s free education policy. The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) took this action after an investigation uncovered multiple instances of extortion in public schools, particularly at Awada Primary School. The teachers […]
Lagos State Raises Boarding Fees to N100,000 per Term
The Lagos State Government has announced a substantial increase in boarding fees for secondary schools, raising them from N35,000 to N100,000 per term. This new fee structure will affect all public boarding schools in Lagos State. On Friday, Olufemi Asaolu, the Director of Basic Education Services at the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary […]
Why My Father Refused To Pay My Secondary And University School Fees – Spyro Shares Story of Struggle
Nigerian singer and songwriter Spyro has opened up about a tough time in his life. He shared that his father stopped paying for his secondary school and university fees because his grades were not good. This decision had a big impact on their relationship. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Spyro explained that his father, […]