Allowances For Nigerian Scholars In Russia, Morocco, And Algeria Reduced By Government

Allowances For Nigerian Scholars In Russia, Morocco, And Algeria Reduced By Government

The Nigerian government has announced a reduction in allowances for its foreign scholars currently based in Russia, Morocco, and Algeria. Many of these scholars have been awaiting payment for several months…… CONTINUE READING

The decision was communicated through a memo signed by Ndajiwo H.A., Director of the Federal Scholarship Board, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman. The memo, dated July 23, 2024, outlines adjustments to the BEA scholars’ allowances for the 2024 academic year, reflecting changes in budgetary provisions.

According to Ronald Donald, a leader of the scholars’ association in Russia, the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) has already sent a payment mandate to various embassies. Donald noted that the mandate, which specified the adjusted amount of $220, was received by the Algerian President and confirmed by an Attaché at the Russian embassy.

Another scholar, who chose to remain anonymous, confirmed that while the payment mandate has been issued, they are now waiting for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release the funds.

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