FG Begins Paying Overdue 2025 BEA Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has begun disbursing overdue scholarship allowances to Nigerian students studying abroad under a discontinued international program, while thousands of domestic scholarship recipients continue to face payment delays.

Officials confirmed that the Central Bank of Nigeria has transferred funds representing 50 percent of the approved outstanding 2025 obligations to Nigerian embassies and missions abroad for immediate payment to eligible scholars. These beneficiaries are part of the now-terminated Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa stated that the funds have been credited to embassy accounts and that affected students should begin receiving payments immediately. He said efforts are ongoing to process the remaining balance in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.

The minister described the payment as an intervention reflecting the administration's commitment to the welfare and academic stability of Nigerian students overseas, linking it to President Bola Tinubu's agenda. He commended the scholars for their patience during the delay.

This development follows the government's earlier decision to...