Nigeria lawmakers move to block university fee hikes, probe NELFUND loan impact

Nigeria's House of Representatives is intervening to halt sharp fee increases at public tertiary institutions, some exceeding 100%, citing risks to equitable access to education loans under the NELFUND program. The move signals legislative pushback against cost hikes and potential policy adjustments to student loan allocation. Impact on funding and institutional autonomy remains uncertain.

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