Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology has reversed a directive mandating full upfront tuition payment, restoring the 60/40 instalment structure for the 2026/2027 academic session following a peaceful protest by the Students' Union Government.

The Governing Council had, at its meeting on Tuesday, approved the discontinuation of the instalment payment policy, directing all students to pay their full tuition fees at the commencement of each academic session before completing registration. The university had also announced strict enforcement of a no payment, no registration, no examination policy, with students in debt barred from sitting examinations.

The directive generated widespread concern across the student body, prompting the Students' Union Government to mobilise and engage with university authorities. The SUG declared a lecture free day and suspended all academic activities pending a resolution.

Following discussions between SUG leadership and university management, the initial circular was withdrawn. Management subsequently issued a new memo after further consultation with the Governing Council.

"Management has approved the suspension of the implementation of the new policy. Accordingly, the existing arrangement allowing the payment of tuition fees in instalments of 60% in the First Semester and 40% in the Second Semester shall remain in force until further notice," the university stated.

Management acknowledged the economic pressures facing students and their families, reaffirming that the university remains committed to ensuring no eligible student is denied access to higher education. The course registration portal, which had been closed, was also reopened to allow students to complete their registration.

Students with outstanding fees from the 2025/2026 academic session were directed to settle all balances without further delay, with the portal opened to enable their registration. The university also advised students facing financial difficulties to explore the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, a federal government intervention scheme for eligible Nigerian students.

Management urged students to remain law abiding, maintain peace on campus and concentrate on their academic pursuits, adding that it remains open to constructive engagement with all stakeholders.