The Federal Government says it has commenced the payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement, BEA Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries abroad.
The Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, announced this on Wednesday, saying the Central Bank of Nigeria had successfully remitted the approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for immediate disbursement to eligible scholars.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the released funds represent 50 per cent of the approved outstanding obligations for 2025, also saying that efforts are ongoing to ensure payment of the remaining balance.
He also urged scholars to monitor their accounts as the payments begin to reflect.