FG to review foreign scholarships, focus on Nigerian schools — Minister

The Federal Government of Nigeria is reviewing its foreign scholarship and bilateral education arrangements, with the aim of redirecting public resources towards strengthening the country's tertiary institutions, according to Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. The review comes after the government's concerns over the cost-effectiveness of sending students abroad to study courses already available in Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

Existing beneficiaries of the bilateral scholarship programme will continue to receive support until the completion of their studies, while new awards under the arrangement have been discontinued. The government aims to be more selective in committing public funds to overseas education, while still allowing foreign countries to continue sponsoring Nigerian students.

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