The Cost of a Dream: How High Post-UTME Fees Are Traumatising Nigerian Families
For Mrs Folashade Adebayo, every evening, she is filled with worry. Her son Michael, who scored well in the 2025 UTME, dreams of studying Engineering in one of Nigeria’s top universities. Nevertheless, the sudden rise in Post-UTME fees is threatening that dream. “I worked three jobs this year. Even with savings, the fee is almost