AKUM Orders Matriculants to Clear Registration Fees Before March 2 Exams
Newly admitted students at Abdulkadir Kure University (AKUM) must settle all outstanding registration fees — excluding tuition — or risk being barred from their second semester examinations scheduled for March 2, 2026.
In an official notice issued after the university’s recent matriculation ceremony, management clarified that although tuition has been waived under the Niger State government’s tuition-free policy, other registration charges remain compulsory.
What Happened?
According to AKUM management, some newly matriculated students began withholding payments following the announcement of the tuition-free initiative by Mohammed Umaru Bago, Governor of Niger State.
The university emphasized that the waiver applies strictly to tuition. All other registration fees must still be paid in full for students to remain eligible for academic activities.
Key Directive to Students
AKUM issued a firm directive:
Any student who fails to clear outstanding registration fees (excluding tuition) will not be permitted to sit for the Second Semester Examination.
The university described the instruction as straightforward — students must complete payment of all non-tuition registration fees without delay.
Tuition Fee Breakdown by Faculty
Although tuition is currently excluded from payment, AKUM released a faculty-based tuition structure for transparency. Fees differ for Niger State indigenes (Nigerlites) and non-indigenes:
| Faculty | Nigerlites | Non-Nigerlites |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS) | NGN 150,000 | NGN 250,000 |
| Faculty of Computing (FCOM) | NGN 100,000 | NGN 200,000 |
| Faculty of Education (FE) | NGN 50,000 | NGN 100,000 |
| Faculty of Environmental Sciences (FES) | NGN 50,000 | NGN 100,000 |
| Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS) | NGN 50,000 | NGN 100,000 |
| Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture & Biotechnology (FSAB) | NGN 50,000 | NGN 100,000 |
Who Is Exempted?
The notice outlines specific exemptions:
- Students who have already paid their registration fees in full
- Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
- Students sponsored under the scholarship scheme of Mai Solar, Member of the House of Representatives representing Kontagora, Mariga, Mashegu and Wushishi Federal Constituencies
Deadline and Examination Date
AKUM reiterated that unpaid students will be barred from the upcoming examination, which is scheduled to begin Monday, March 2, 2026.
University authorities urged affected students to act immediately to avoid academic disruption.
Where to Direct Enquiries
Students seeking clarification were advised to contact either:
- The Student Affairs Department
- The Bursary Department
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