The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of outstanding 2025 allowances to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme.
The Federal Ministry of Education said the Central Bank of Nigeria has remitted the approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for immediate payment to eligible scholars.
Minister of Education Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa said the released amount represents 50 percent of the approved outstanding obligations for 2025. He added that efforts are ongoing to facilitate payment of the balance.
“The funds have already reached embassy accounts, and affected missions are expected to begin immediate payments to beneficiaries,” Alausa said. He urged scholars to monitor their accounts as payments begin to reflect.
The minister said the development shows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian students abroad under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to meeting legitimate obligations to scholars and sustaining policies that promote quality education, student welfare, and national human capital development.
The BEA programme provides scholarships for Nigerian students to study in partner countries under bilateral agreements.
