The High Court has ordered Uganda Christian University (UCU) to pay UGX 100 million after it blocked law student Samantha Mwesigye's graduation, claiming she had unfinished coursework from her first year. Mwesigye, who transferred from King’s College London, had completed her LLB over four years and was set to graduate in July 2026. The court ruled the university's actions were illegal, as reported on June 12, 2026.

A South African study highlights the importance of postgraduate education for national development, emphasizing that advanced degrees enhance research productivity and innovation, which are crucial for a country's competitiveness. While the government has established the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to support undergraduate education, similar financial assistance for postgraduate programmes is lacking, making such education a luxury for many students, according to The Conversation Africa.

The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) has requested an investigation into alleged discrepancies in the disbursement of student loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) at D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic in Ogun State.

New data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicates a significant increase of N17.4 trillion in federal government borrowing, which raises concerns about the growing public sector debt and the potential impact on private sector credit availability.

The Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) has opened the application window for student loans for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants are required to submit their applications within 73 days before the deadline of August 31, 2026, according to Nukta Africa.

Makerere University has announced the availability of 40 fully-funded scholarship slots for female students from disadvantaged backgrounds for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Fees Waiver Female Scholarship, which allows selected students to study at Uganda's premier university without tuition costs, was approved by the Makerere University Council in December 2010. Applications are now open for eligible candidates.