Parents in Awka have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to make tuition at Federal Science and Technical Colleges free, describing it as a significant relief. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, they stated that the move demonstrates President Bola Tinubu’s concern for the masses and his commitment to building Nigeria’s future
Parents, Students, and Universities are divided over the continued use of the Post-University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) as part of the university admissions process. Some parents and students argue the process imposes financial strain and exposes candidates to travel risks, while others say it remains necessary to assess applicants properly. In Cross River, parent Effanga
Nearly 100 parents and teachers have been trained in Benue State to help prevent human trafficking among school-aged children. The one-day workshop in Gboko was organised under the School Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP), run by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) with support from the Government of the Netherlands. Project manager
A place at a federal university in Nigeria was once seen as the golden ticket for children from struggling families. Affordable, reliable, and backed by government subsidy, it was the dream alternative to costly private campuses. But at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), that dream has soured. A new directive ordering all newly admitted students
Parents of newly admitted students at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, have expressed concern over what they describe as an unbearable increase in school fees. In a statement addressed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the parents warned that many students may be forced to abandon their studies if urgent intervention is not made. They
As the new academic session approaches, parents are encouraged to actively support their children in making a smooth transition into university life. Experts note that sending young adults to school in a different state or country often comes with mixed emotions, including excitement, fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. They stress that with proper preparation and support,
Parents and students have cried out over the recent increase in Post-UTME, acceptance, and clearance fees in Nigerian universities. Many families say the charges are too much, especially as some candidates have to travel long distances for screening. They also complain that the hike has added more financial burden to them at a time when
A Nigerian mother has sparked debate online after refusing to sign a document from her child’s school that absolves the institution of responsibility for pupils’ safety. In a video circulating on social media, the woman criticised the policy, which stated the school would “try” to look after children but would not be held liable for
For many Nigerian families, land is more than a sign of wealth; it is a practical savings tool for future education costs. By buying early, holding for appreciation, subdividing, or developing rental units, parents create assets that can be converted when tuition bills arrive. Here are five common approaches parents use to turn their lands
As schools across Nigeria reopen, many parents are grappling with the emotional and financial pressures of the new academic session. For Ayoade, a Lagos trader, the challenge began months ago. Her two-year-old daughter is due to start school in September, but finding a daycare within budget has proved difficult. Fees in her neighbourhood range between
