The Presidency, on Wednesday, said that federal universities in the country remain tuition-free.

The President’s Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake disclosed this in a statement titled ‘Federal Universities Remain Tuition-free.’

Thelagostimes recalls that this development is coming barely five days after Federal Unity Colleges increased the school fees for new students from N45,000 to N100,000.

While acknowledging the rise in fees in federal universities in the country, the presidency insisted that these are ancillary fees and do not affect tuition.

“We are aware that some universities have in recent weeks announced increases in the amount payable by students on sundry charges.”

“However, the fact remains and we have confirmed that these are discretionary charges by each university for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory and other charges. They are not tuition fees,” the statement read.

The statement further noted that the authorities of these universities had explained the rationale behind these new fees, adding that the Bola Tinubu administration “remains committed to his promise of ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of the economic situation of their parents, has access to quality tertiary education.”