{
  "id": 14452101,
  "title": "Minister Proposes 5-10% Annual Rent Increase For Universities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/minister-proposes-5-10-annual-rent-increase-for-universities",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:33:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/minister-proposes-5-10-annual-rent-increase-for-universities/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has suggested a 5 to 10 percent annual hike in rent fees for public universities to alleviate the burden of accommodation expenses for tertiary students. Speaking to media, Mr. Iddrisu proposed the formation of a committee to determine permissible annual rent increases for public universities. He emphasized the need for a defined mechanism to ensure predictable rent adjustments and prevent arbitrary hikes. \"We do not endorse exorbitant rent prices being charged nationwide. My stance is that we should set up a committee to advise the Finance Minister on the permissible percentage increase each year under the Fees and Charges Act. We can adopt inflation as a benchmark, perhaps 5 to 10 percent annually,\" he explained. Mr. Iddrisu further stated that the committee would examine the matter and submit recommendations to the Finance Minister before implementing rent charge adjustments under the Fees and Charges Act. The proposal aims to introduce control over rent adjustments and ensure that increases in accommodation costs are reasonable and reflect prevailing economic conditions, including inflation. This marks a shift towards a more structured approach to rent adjustments in public universities, seeking to address excessive accommodation costs in tertiary institutions.",
  "summary": "Haruna Iddrisu The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has proposed a 5 to 10 percent increase annually on public universities rent fees to help reduce accommodation cost for tertiary Read More... The post Minister Proposes 5-10% Annual Rent Increase For Universities appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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}