Parents and guardians of students studying various disciplines at the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State have cried out over the jacking of tuition fees by management of the university and urged Minister of Education to urgently intervene on the matter.
A statement released by the Bursary Department of the institution indicates that Medicine and Surgery has increased of 42.86% from N1, 30, 000 in the 2023/2024 academic session to N1.5 Million in the new 2025/2026 session while Pharmacy and Nursing Sciences were both jacked up from N730, 000 in the 2023/2024 academic session to N1, 50, 000 in the new 2025/2026 academic session which represents approximately 43.84% increment.
Reacting to the new development, a business man who Chief Ozor Festus who claimed that his two children both gained admission to study Medicine and Surgery and Pharmacy, lamented that despite the brilliance of his children that made them gain admission on merit, it is now seeming like a curse as he cannot afford to cough out nearly N3M to process the entrance of his children for a Federal University he felt was funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“A lot of parents are grumbling over the school fees for new students because it is a Federal University and not a private university. Even in private universities, the fees are not this outrageous.”, he said
He said although the fees covered their accommodations, it was yet on a very high side. “We are begging the Minister for Education to come and help us bring this high fees down to where other parents like us can afford.

Sources have not only provided essential support for educational initiatives but have also catalysed a movement towards gender equality in education. The stories of success that emerge from these grant-funded programmes are not just statistics; they are narratives of resilience, ambition, and the profound impact that education can have on young girls and their communities.
By examining these success stories, we can better understand the multifaceted benefits of investing in girls’ education and the critical role that grants play in this endeavor. The importance of girls’ education cannot be overstated. Educated girls are more likely to become empowered women who contribute positively to their families and societies.
They tend to marry later, have fewer children, and invest more in their children’s education. However, despite these benefits, millions of girls around the world still face significant barriers to accessing quality education. Grant-funded programmes have emerged as a vital tool in addressing these challenges, providing resources that enable innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of girls.
This article will explore various aspects of grant-funded success stories in girls’ education, highlighting how these initiatives are transforming lives and communities.
Organizations like the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) have implemented programs that directly target impoverished communities, ensuring that girls receive the support they need to attend school.
By removing financial obstacles, these grants empower families to invest in their daughters’ futures, fostering a culture where girls’ education is valued and prioritized. However, cultural norms and societal expectations often hinder girls from pursuing education.
Organizations like the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) have implemented programmes that directly target impoverished communities, ensuring that girls receive the support they need to attend school.
By removing financial obstacles, these grants empower families to invest in their daughters’ futures, fostering a culture where girls’ education is valued and prioritised. However, cultural norms and societal expectations often hinder girls from pursuing education.
Education grants can help challenge these stereotypes by funding awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives that promote the importance of girls’ education. For example, the Malala Fund has supported grassroots organisations that work to change perceptions about girls’ roles in society.

The National Youth Service Corps has dismissed claims that Corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (State Code: LA/24B/8325), popularly known as “Raye”, was denied her Certificate of National Service because she criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement issued yesterday the NYSC spokesperson, Caroline Embu described the allegations circulating online as false and without basis, as she said Raye was disciplined for absence during April clearance.
“Contrary to these claims, Raye is one of 131 corps members whose CNS was withheld not as punishment for dissent, but for valid disciplinary reasons.
“Specifically, her service year was extended by two months because she failed to attend the April biometric clearance, as required by the NYSC Bye-Laws,” the statement read.
She stressed that such extensions were a standard procedure applied uniformly, with no political motive involved, adding that similar sanctions had long been imposed on corps members who failed to meet clearance obligations.
“It is important to note that this extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her case, and the principle of equal treatment was only applied in this case,” the statement concluded.
Raye, who served in Lagos State, gained public attention months ago after a viral video in which she lamented rising living costs and economic difficulties in the country.
Last Saturday, she took to Instagram to allege that she was denied her certificate when she went to collect it alongside her colleagues.
She said NYSC officials claimed she failed to complete her April clearance, a claim she strongly disputed.
According to her, she had presented herself for clearance but was repeatedly told by her Local Government Inspector to wait.
She further alleged that the LGI later refused to clear her, seized her file, and asked her to leave the office.