President Bola Tinubu recently signed into law the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024.
The Act is historic as it seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.
The repealed Student Loan Act, of 2023, had some challenges bordering on governance and management, purpose of the loans, eligibility criteria for applicants, application method, repayment provisions, and recovery of the loans.
Tribune Online spoke with some Nigerian youths who are currently in a University or have recently graduated about their opinion concerning the newly signed student loan bill.
Watch here to see hear their thoughts:
Also read: EXPLAINER: What to know about the amended Student Loan Act signed by Tinubu
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