Undergraduate Updates3 min read2026-05-24

Nigeria Allocates N250 Billion to Solve Hostel Crisis in Tertiary

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a N250 billion initiative to tackle the chronic accommodation crisis in tertiary institutions across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Ala...

Azeez

Azeez

24 May 2026

Nigeria Allocates N250 Billion to Solve Hostel Crisis in Tertiary
Key takeaways
  • The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a N250 billion initiative to tackle the chronic accommodation crisis in tertiary institutions across the country.
  • The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, during the inauguration of board members and principal officers of newly established institutions in Abuja.
  • Government’s Plan to Expand Student Housing Under the new initiative, the government will allocate approximately N2 billion to each of at least 50 institutions to deliver a minimum of 500 bed spaces per campus.

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