Fee hike crisis hits private schools

By Wahab Adesina
LAGOS — Parents with children in private schools are facing difficulties as some schools have increased their fees, making it harder for families to afford their children’s education.
The increase in school fees has affected tuition and other payments such as transportation, uniforms, textbooks, and other levies.
Some parents said the increase has added to their financial problems, especially as the prices of food, transportation, and other basic needs continue to rise.
School owners, however, have explained that the increase in fees is mainly due to the rising cost of running their schools. Expenses such as electricity, diesel, workers’ salaries, maintenance, and...