The Federal Government has commenced the payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries abroad.

In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education on Monday, the government disclosed that the Central Bank of Nigeria had remitted the approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for immediate disbursement to eligible scholars.

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the released funds represent 50 percent of the approved outstanding obligations for 2025, adding that efforts were ongoing to facilitate payment of the remaining balance.

According to the minister, the funds have already reached embassy accounts, and affected missions are expected to begin immediate payments to beneficiaries.

He advised scholars to monitor their accounts as payments begin to reflect.

Alausa said the move reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian students abroad under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Federal Government also reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling obligations to Nigerian scholars and sustaining policies aimed at promoting quality education, student welfare, and human capital development.