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Can student loans open up university to more Nigerians?
Nigerians from lower income families can now apply for interest-free student loans
Nigeria is set to introduce a new student loan scheme, intended to help more young people access higher education.
The loans, which will be interest free, will be targeted at the poorest families, who may struggle to pay tuition fees.
But some people are questioning if it’s the right policy and how graduates will be able to pay the the loans back, especially if they struggle to find work.
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