The Federal Government has started releasing the long-awaited 2025 allowances for Nigerian students studying overseas under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) program. This development was announced by the Ministry of Education in a communiqué issued on May 19, 2026.
According to the statement, the Central Bank of Nigeria has completed the transfer of approved funds to Nigerian diplomatic missions and embassies in various partner countries. These missions will now facilitate the distribution of payments to the beneficiaries.
Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, confirmed that the released amount covers 50% of the total outstanding obligations for the 2025 academic year. He further assured that plans are already underway to disburse the remaining balance in due course.
The ministry emphasized that the funds have been deposited into the respective embassy accounts, and students can expect to receive their allowances through these channels shortly. The statement also reiterated the government’s commitment, declaring that no Nigerian student pursuing excellence under government scholarship schemes will be left unsupported.