# Rising education costs in Nigeria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rising-education-costs-in-nigeria
> Updated: 2026-09-13T07:28:54.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

As the new academic term begins in Nigeria, families are experiencing significant financial strain due to the rising costs of education. In Osun State, market surveys indicate that the prices of essential learning materials, such as textbooks, have increased by 60 to 100 percent compared to the previous session. Bookshop owners and publishers have attributed these hikes to tripled costs for paper, printing ink, and logistics, as well as high government taxation.

On a broader scale, the pressure extends beyond school supplies to include tuition, uniforms, transportation, and food. While Nigeria reported a GDP expansion of 4.43 per cent in Q2 2026, citizens report that this growth has not improved living standards. To cope, some households are seeking installment payment plans or switching institutions, while school managers face difficulties recovering tuition fees and managing accumulated arrears.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Nigeria: Rising costs strain families as schools resume

Nigerian parents face rising financial burdens for school-related expenses, including tuition and transport, as economic growth fails to improve household living standards.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-rising-costs-strain-families-as-schools-resume

### 2026-09-11: Osun State parents face rising costs for school materials

Parents in Osun State face rising costs for school materials, with textbook prices increasing by 60 to 100 percent ahead of the new academic session.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/osun-state-parents-face-rising-costs-for-school-materials

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