By The Federal Government has commenced the payment of outstanding 2025 allowances owed to Nigerian students under the Bilateral Education Agreement, BEA, Scholarship Programme studying in foreign partner countries.
The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Education in a statement issued on Monday, May 19, 2026.
According to the ministry, the Central Bank of Nigeria has successfully transferred the approved funds to Nigerian embassies and diplomatic missions abroad for immediate disbursement to eligible students.
The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed that the released funds represent 50 percent of the approved outstanding obligations for 2025. He added that arrangements were ongoing to ensure payment of the remaining balance.
The ministry stated that the funds had already reached embassy accounts and affected missions were expected to begin payment to beneficiaries without delay. Students under the scholarship programme were advised to monitor their accounts as the payments begin to reflect.
The government said the development reflects the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian students abroad under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Federal Government also reaffirmed its commitment to meeting legitimate obligations to Nigerian scholars and sustaining policies aimed at improving education, student welfare, and national human capital development.
The statement was signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education.
