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Nigerian Parents Lament 30-40% Fee Hike as Schools Resume Amid Fuel Price Increases

Private schools in Nigeria raised fees by 30-40% during the 2026 school resumption, prompting parental complaints. Fuel price hikes and unpaid bills are cited as key factors. The Nigerian Union of Teachers urged parents not to be discouraged.

Primary and secondary schools in Nigeria increased fees by between 30 and 40 percent during the 2026 school resumption, according to Vanguard News. Parents and guardians expressed frustration over the rising costs, which have been linked to fuel price hikes and increased operational expenses for school owners. The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) advised parents not to be discouraged despite the financial burden.

Where Sources Diverge

The first article reports a 30-40% fee increase, while the second article mentions the same range but adds context about fuel price hikes and unpaid bills.

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Private schools have increased fees by between 30 and 40 per cent.

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Fuel price hike may hamper school run, school owners rue unpaid bills, high running cost.

Sources

IndependentVanguard (Nigeria)Sep 14, 06:34 AM
School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country today parents and guardians are going to contend with paying higher school fees, as most private schools have increased fees by between 30 and 40 per cent, checks by Vanguard have shown. The post School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40% appeared first on Vanguard News.

IndependentVanguard (Nigeria)Sep 14, 03:29 AM
School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%

….Fuel price hike may hamper school run ..School owners rue unpaid bills, high running cost …Parents should not be discouraged – NUT ..Uncertainty over resumption in unity colleges By Adesina Wahab and Dayo Johnson As primary and secondary schools reopen across the country on Monday, parents and guardians are set to contend with higher school […] The post School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40% appeared first on Vanguard News.