UK universities face pressure as Nigeria points to Germany and France amid $594m levy plan
British higher education institutions are facing intense international scrutiny as Nigeria pushes back against soaring study costs and visa delays, warning that it will shift more students to alternative destinations like Germany and France.
By Awogbemila TemitopeSouth Africa

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- 10 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 27, 2026
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- Awogbemila Temitope
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- Business Insider