May 20, 2026
…moves to clear students’ allowances abroad
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of outstanding allowances owed Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement,BEA Scholarship Programme, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and academic success of scholars overseas.
The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued on Tuesday, disclosed that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, had successfully transferred approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for immediate disbursement to eligible beneficiaries.
