The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified the recent trending report regarding increasing tuition fees at public universities.
According to the government, there is no truth to those claims, as federal universities in the country will remain tuition-free.
However, it was acknowledged that certain universities have decided to raise fees related to charges, not the core tuition fees.
President Tinubu did not increase Tuition-fee-Dele Alake
Dele Alake, the presidential spokesperson, stated that reports suggesting President Bola Tinubu’s involvement in increasing tuition fees at federal government-owned universities are incorrect.
Last week, some institutions, including the University of Lagos (UNILAG), implemented fee hikes for both new and returning undergraduate students. UNILAG attributed this decision to the “prevailing economic realities.”
“President Tinubu remains committed to his promise of ensuring that all Nigerians, regardless of their parents’ economic situation, have access to quality tertiary education”.
“The recent fee increments in unity schools and certain federal universities will cover various aspects and activities of the educational institutions, encompassing tuition, boarding, uniforms, textbooks, deposits, exercise books, prospectus, caution fees, ID cards, stationery, clubs and societies, sports, extra lessons, insurance, and other related expenses” Dele Asaka added
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NLC declares August 2 nationwide strike over increase in fuel price
In another news, The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government seven days to change certain policies that they believe are unfair to Nigerians
One of these policies is the recent increase in the price of petrol.
If the government doesn’t act within the given time, the NLC plans to start a nationwide strike from August 2nd.
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