The National Association of University Students has threatened to hold a nationwide demonstration over the recent increase in tuition costs in the country following the recent increase in tuition rates for higher institutions and government schools.
This information was provided in a statement titled “Warning Against Tuition Fee Increment” that was released on Saturday and was signed by Babalola Daniel and Erubami Ayobami, the NAUS National Deputy President and Chairman, respectively.
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“It is with great displeasure as we Write to condemn the act of the Federal Government as well as higher institutions who have decided to increase the price of tuition in this current economic disintegration,” part of the statement read.
MDB, on Friday, reports that the management of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State has reportedly increased fees for undergraduate students in the institution.
This was contained in a statement dated July 20, 2023, by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, UNILAG branch following a meeting with the top management staff.
The students of the institution previously paid N19,000 but the management has fixed new fees at N190,250 for students studying medicine while for courses that require laboratory and studio, students are to pay N140,250.
