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UNILAG Cuts Student Fees After Extended Meeting With NANS
UNILAG Cuts Student Fees After Extended Meeting With NANS....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) at Akoka has taken the step to reduce its mandatory and other associated fees for students following an extended meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The meeting, convened by UNILAG’s management, lasted over five hours and aimed to amicably resolve the ongoing student protests that erupted in response to the fee hikes implemented since July.
As a result of this development, the university’s spokesperson, Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, announced that the mandatory fees for new undergraduate students have been reduced. For courses without laboratory or studio components, the fees were lowered from N126,325 to N116,325, while those with lab/studio requirements will now pay N166,325 instead of N176,325. Returning students have also seen reductions in their fees: from N100,750 to N80,750 for courses without lab/studio, and from N140,250 to N120,250 for those with lab/studio components. Medical and pharmacy students’ fees have been adjusted from N190,250 to N170,250.
Additionally, all students will now pay N15,000 for utilities, which cover services like electricity and waste disposal, down from the previous N20,000. The Convocation fee has been reduced to N27,000 from N30,000.
In terms of accommodation, the hostel fee for undergraduates at both the Akoka and Yaba campuses has been reduced to N43,000 from N90,000. Medical students’ hostel fees in the Idi-Araba campus have been adjusted to N65,000 from N120,000. For Sodeinde Hall, students will now pay N135,000, down from N250,000.
Alaga-Ibraheem also explained that students who had already paid the entire mandatory fees would work out the details with the school to address any differences, while those on installment payments would adjust their fees accordingly.
UNILAG has also implemented measures such as installment payments, scholarship grants, work-study programs, and a student sponsorship project to address the concerns of financially disadvantaged students, ensuring that no student is forced to drop out due to the fee adjustments.
For the past 15 years, UNILAG students have been paying an average of N20,000 annually in mandatory fees. The university’s management argued that this fee structure is no longer sustainable given the current economic conditions and inflation in Nigeria.
In a joint statement released by NANS’ National Public Relations Officer, Giwa Temitope, the student body confirmed the fee reductions and stated that the university has also agreed to lift the ban on student union activities and ensure that no student faces victimization for their involvement in the protests.
Sources have confirmed that approximately ₦500 billion was deducted from the May 2026 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue to support an emergency national security intervention. This deduction occurred prior to the distribution of monthly revenue among the Federal Government, states, and the 774 local government councils.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Senior officials noted that this deduction accounts for a significant portion of the disparity between total gross revenue and the final distributable amount.
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While official communiqués did not itemize the specific deductions under transfers and refunds, sources confirmed that the security allocation was part of the adjustments made before distribution.
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State commissioners of finance, who serve on the FAAC, are reportedly aware of this deduction.
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Additional documents indicate other major deductions, including ₦250 billion for a Military Intervention Fund, ₦252 billion for an Infrastructure Development Fund for states, and ₦450 billion for the Non-Oil Excess Revenue Account, totaling ₦952 billion in pre-distribution deductions.
Overview of May 2026 Revenue
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FAAC announced a total distribution of ₦2.3 trillion to the various tiers of government for May 2026, marking a ₦43 billion increase from the previous month.
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The total gross revenue for May was reported at ₦3.395 trillion, from which ₦123.546 billion was taken for collection costs and ₦971.610 billion for transfers and refunds.
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Final disbursements included ₦818.680 billion for the Federal Government, ₦759.141 billion for state governments, ₦534.277 billion for local councils, and ₦188.132 billion for oil-producing states as 13% derivation revenue.
Context of Security Challenges
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This financial intervention occurs as the administration faces continued pressure to address widespread insecurity, including insurgency, banditry, kidnappings, and oil theft.
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President Bola Tinubu’s administration maintains that national security is a prerequisite for economic and social stability, having consistently increased defense funding and military procurement since taking office in May 2023.
On Thursday, the Federal Government inaugurated a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness to ensure the nation remains proactive rather than reactive. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, confirmed that while there are currently zero reported cases of Ebola in Nigeria, the government is committed to maintaining this status by shifting the focus from curative measures to prevention. Gbajabiamila emphasized that the government aims to avoid the chaotic response seen during the 2014 outbreak.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Coordinated Surveillance: The task force has established subcommittees to manage emergency responses, immigration, and surveillance, with collaboration from state governors representing Lagos, Rivers, Enugu, and the Federal Capital Territory.
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Border Vigilance: Beyond monitoring airports, the government is placing significant emphasis on securing land borders to address risks associated with informal migration routes, involving the Border Control Development Agency and immigration services.
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NCDC Preparedness: Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), stated that surveillance systems at all major entry points have been strengthened.
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Rapid Response Framework: Although the primary objective is to prevent the virus from entering the country, the NCDC is upgrading emergency response systems to ensure that any potential case can be rapidly identified and managed.
This multi-sectoral approach involves the ministries of health, interior, and education, as well as border control agencies and state governments, all working in unison to address potential Ebola-related threats.
The Nigerian Army has officially refuted social media claims alleging that Lieutenant Colonel Emmanuel Gabriel Okoye, the late Commanding Officer of the 20th Model Battalion, was killed during a bandit attack. According to a statement released on Thursday by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, the officer actually passed away on June 13, 2026, following a brief illness.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Describing the online reports as both “misleading and inaccurate,” the Army emphasized that his death was not connected to any operational incident or banditry. The military expressed strong disapproval of the speculation, labeling it insensitive to both the grieving family and the institution. Furthermore, the Army warned that spreading such unverified narratives undermines public confidence and creates unnecessary anxiety among military personnel, their families, and the broader public.
The 6 Brigade urged the public and media to disregard these false reports and instead rely on official military channels for accurate information regarding personnel matters. In closing, the Army honored the late officer for his dedicated and professional service to the nation, extending its condolences for his passing.
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