Rumours were rife Friday on social media concerning an alleged removal of government’s subsidy on education.
These speculations arose amidst the recent hike in school fees observed in Unity Schools and the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
To verify the claims, Podium Reporters conducted an investigation and found that education in Nigeria continues to be subsidized, as tuition remains free of charge.
The fee increments, primarily the charges for laboratory usage, examinations, caution fees, and similar expenses, account for the reported increases. This indicates that the subsidy is still very much in place.
Concerning the University of Lagos fee hike, our source at the institution confirmed, “When you examine the breakdown provided by UNILAG, you’ll observe that tuition is still free. The fee increases only apply to supplementary charges.”
It is worth noting that the increments in Unity Schools’ fees are limited to boarding schools and new students.