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FG Confirms: No New Foreign Scholarships (BEA)

The Federal Government has clarified that no new foreign scholarships will be awarded under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scheme.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa , explained that the 2026 budget still includes BEA funding only because of a rollover from 2025, not because the programme has resumed.
However, current beneficiaries abroad will continue to receive support.

BEA: No new foreign scholarship awards, FG insists Education Minister Dr Alausa clarifies that budget allocations for BEA scholarships are procedural, do not signal new foreign award cycles.

UPDATES

Key Nigerian education news includes:
1. an indefinite strike by FCT teachers impacting WAEC exam preparation,
2. JAMB releasing 2026 UTME results,
3. UNILAG ASUU declaring an indefinite strike
4. . The federal government is pursuing education reforms, including modernizing polytechnic labs and strengthening student loan access. Key updates:
Punch Newspapers
Punch Newspapers

FCT Teachers Strike: indefinite strike of primary and secondary school teachers over welfare issues i.n the Federal Capital Territory is significantly impacting WAEC preparations and other academic activities.

JAMB UTME Updates: 2026 UTME results for April have been released, with an apology for delays. Candidates can check scores via SMS, as some results are being scrutinized, according to and updates on Myschool.ng.

Higher Education Issues: UNILAG ASUU has started an indefinite strike over "amputated" salaries, as reported by Punch Newspapers. Additionally, SSANU has warned the federal government of a potential strike, according to News Diary Online.

Education Reforms & Policy: The Federal Ministry of Education is implementing a Skills-G Committee to modernize polytechnic labs and pushing for TVET expansion, according to Nigerian Journal of Sustainability Research.

Security Issues: Governor Alia of Benue has requested a rescheduled exam for kidnapped students, notes Tribune Online.
Global Trends: A UNESCO report warns that the 2030 universal education target is unrealistic, with global out-of-school numbers at 273 million.

Scholarships: Various opportunities are available, including the 5th Call of ASRIC-UEMF Ph.D. scholarships, and Erasmus Mundus, as listed on the Federal Ministry of Education site.
Federal Ministry of Education
Federal Ministry of Education