Chukwudi Akasike, Port HarcourtThe Niger Delta Development Commission said on Wednesday that students under its scholarship in various universities in the United Kingdom would next week receive their outstanding fees and stipends. The statement pointed out that the scholars, who fell under the 2018 Foreign Scholarship Programme, were awarded funds to study in disciplines of critical development needs in various UK universities. “During the tour, the executives met with the management of the universities as well as the scholars. One of the issues that came up was the late remittance of fees to the universities and the payment of allowances. “On their return to Nigeria, the management commenced the payment of fees and allowances.

Source: Punch June 19, 2019 16:07 UTC