Nigerian Universities | Students of the College of Nursing Sciences at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, staged a protest over the increase in school fees from ₦90,000 to ₦580,000 annually, as outli

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Students of the College of Nursing Sciences at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, staged a protest over the increase in school fees from ₦90,000 to ₦580,000 annually, as outli

Students also highlighted additional costs, including ₦150,000 for hostels and ₦360,000 for feeding, bringing total yearly expenses above ₦1 million, amid concerns over rundown facilities and low starting salaries of ₦74,000–₦150,000 monthly.

University management is engaging with students for a resolution, while the Students’ Union advocates dialogue to address the broader economic pressures affecting Nigeria’s education sector.