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US and UK universities benefit as one of Africa’s 54 nations spends $1.44bn on foreign education in six months

In the first six months of 2026, Nigerians spent a massive $1.44 billion on foreign education, according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria . Nigerian families spent $1.44 billion on foreign education in the first half of 2026 amid reduced spending on personal travel. Despite high demand, UK universities…

Business Insider AfricaBy Awogbemila Temitope
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US and UK universities benefit as one of Africa’s 54 nations spends $1.44bn on foreign education in six months
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Original headline: “US and UK universities benefit as one of Africa’s 54 nations spends $1.44bn on foreign education in six months”

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