Nigeria: Special Report - Beyond Tuition, Extra School Charges Deepen Financial Strain On Nigerian Parents

AllAfrica22 October 2026, 08:17 UTCNigeria

[Premium Times] From Abuja to Lagos, Kaduna, Katsina and Benue, parents described additional bills for graduation ceremonies, textbooks, costumes, feeding, extra lessons, photographs, parties and other activities.

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