In an opinion piece for ThisDay, Kalu Okoronkwo argues for periodic review of the upkeep allowance provided to Nigerian students under the NELFUND scheme. The writer contends that Nigeria's oil wealth contrasts sharply with the financial struggles of poor students, describing this as evidence of the country's confused approach to educational opportunity and social investment. The article calls for reforms to better support students relying on the fund.

Primary and secondary schools across Nigeria have begun reopening for the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year, placing fresh financial pressure on parents and guardians. According to LEADERSHIP, some parents said they are struggling to cover the rising costs of school fees, uniforms, bags, books, transport and other essential items. Schools in Abuja were among those resuming, with households adjusting budgets to meet back-to-school expenses at the start of the new academic session.

Parents and guardians in Taraba State, Nigeria, have raised concerns over rising private school fees as the new academic session begins, according to the Daily Post. The report notes growing calls for the state government to intervene over what many described as incessant increases in tuition and other school-related charges. The newspaper observed that the development has placed additional financial pressure on families across the state.

The United Kingdom has increased the maintenance funds that international students, including Nigerians and other African applicants, must show to qualify for study visas, with the new requirements taking effect from September 2025. According to Legit.ng, the higher monthly financial thresholds are intended to align the funds required from international students with the levels applied to domestic student loans. The change raises the financial bar for prospective students from Nigeria and across Africa seeking to study in the UK.

The National Association of Seadogs said it paid school fees for 100 indigent pupils and launched an essay competition for secondary school students in the Federal Capital Territory to mark the 2026 International Literacy Day. According to a statement jointly signed by Emeka Macfoy, Capoon of Sahara Deck, Abuja, and Paul Ejiofor, the initiative formed part of the group’s Literacy Day activities.

Nigerian fintech company OPay has marked its tenth anniversary by highlighting a ₦1.2 billion scholarship initiative aimed at supporting students across more than 40 tertiary institutions by 2026. According to Techpoint Africa, the programme is presented as a significant commitment to education in Nigeria, where scholarships can make a major difference for students. The company described the effort as evidence of its long-term presence in the Nigerian market.