NDU Reverses Fee Increase for 2026/2027 100-Level Students

Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, has reversed its recent decision to increase charges and fees for students entering 100 level in the 2026/2027 academic session. A Registrar’s notice dated 3 September 2026 says the fee structure used in the current 2025/2026 session will be maintained in the upcoming academic year.

The clarification is important for candidates who have received or are waiting for 2026/2027 admission information. It means prospective 100-level students should not treat a higher figure circulating in a message, admission letter or social-media post as final without checking the latest instruction through NDU’s official channels.

The notice was published by MySchool.ng with the signed NDU document. The document carries the university name and logo, is signed by Dr. Emmanuel Amaegbe, Registrar, and is dated 3 September 2026. NDU’s official website and official fee-payment portal are also live for candidates and students who need to verify their own records.

What NDU’s Registrar’s notice says

The short notice addresses the fee controversy directly. Its key points are:

• NDU management has reversed the recent decision for an upward review of charges and fees.
• The decision concerns 100-level students in the 2026/2027 academic session.
• The fee structure for the current 2025/2026 session will be maintained in the upcoming academic year.
• The university says the decision followed extensive consultation with critical stakeholders in the state.
• The notice is signed by the Registrar and dated 3 September 2026.

The statement does not provide a new table of amounts, list every charge or state a universal payment deadline. That distinction matters: the announcement confirms the reversal and the session-to-session position, but it does not give permission to copy an old screenshot as a complete 2026/2027 invoice.

Who is covered by the announcement?

In other words, the announcement should be read carefully. It is not a blanket promise that every fee for every category of NDU student is identical. Its clear focus is the upward review affecting 100-level students for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Why the clarification matters now

The reversal follows reports of concern among NDU students and prospective students after higher charges were associated with the 2026/2027 admission process. TheCable reported on 3 September that students protested an alleged increase and that figures such as ₦110,000 and ₦319,000 were being discussed. Other current reports also described a student protest and a call for classes to be boycotted.

Those reported figures should not be treated as NDU’s confirmed fee schedule. The Registrar’s notice does not repeat them, and this article does not present them as the amount payable by any particular programme. Candidates should rely on the current official invoice and the latest university instruction rather than a figure copied from a protest video, old fee table or unofficial admission group.

What newly admitted candidates should do

1. Confirm the admission record

Start with the admission route provided by NDU and, where applicable, check the corresponding record on JAMB e-Facility or CAPS. Confirm the candidate’s name, programme and admission session before moving to payment or clearance.

2. Use NDU’s official payment route

Open the university’s official website and follow the current link to the fee service, or use the NDU fees portal. Do not use a link sent by an unknown person until you have independently checked that it is the authorised portal.

3. Generate the current invoice

Check that the invoice shows the correct student or applicant details, academic session, level, programme and fee description. The Registrar’s notice supports the reversal of the upward review, but the invoice is still the document that tells an individual candidate what the university is currently requesting.

4. Compare before you pay

If the amount on your account does not appear consistent with the Registrar’s notice, pause and contact NDU through an official channel. Do not pay an agent to “correct” the amount, change your admission status or unlock a portal record. Keep a copy of the notice and your invoice when asking for clarification.

5. Save the receipt and admission documents

After any authorised payment, save the generated invoice, payment reference, receipt and admission documents. Keep digital and printed copies. If the portal offers a receipt or payment-verification option, use it and confirm that the transaction is reflected in your own account.

What the notice does not say

To avoid confusion, the NDU announcement does not:

• publish a new faculty-by-faculty fee table;
• state a universal deadline for acceptance fees or school fees;
• say that every returning student’s charges are being changed;
• cancel other admission, clearance or registration requirements;
• authorise payment into a personal bank account or through an agent.

No fee amount or deadline has been invented in this report. NDU candidates should check their own account and contact the institution if the online invoice has not yet reflected the reversal.

How to avoid fee-related scams

• Use the domain reached from NDU’s official website, not a look-alike address.
• Do not send school-fee money to a staff member, student leader, agent or private account.
• Do not share your password, OTP, ATM PIN or full card details with anyone offering help.
• Be cautious with screenshots that have no date, signature, session or traceable source.
• Check the beneficiary and payment reference before confirming a transfer.
• Do not pay an extra “reversal fee” to someone who claims they can update your NDU invoice.
• Keep every official response and receipt in case you need to query a payment.

Quick checklist for NDU 2026/2027 entrants

• Confirm the admission session and level.
• Read the 3 September 2026 Registrar’s notice.
• Open NDU’s official site or fee portal independently.
• Generate the current invoice for your own record.
• Do not rely on a protest figure or forwarded fee schedule.
• Ask NDU for clarification if your invoice conflicts with the notice.
• Pay only through the authorised route.
• Save and verify the receipt after payment.

Official and corroborating sources

• MySchool.ng copy of NDU’s dated Registrar’s notice
• Niger Delta University official website
• NDU official fees and payment portal
• TheCable report on the fee-hike protest context
• RNN report on the NDU protest and subsequent update

Frequently asked questions

Did NDU increase fees for 2026/2027 students?

The Registrar’s 3 September 2026 notice says NDU reversed the recent upward review of charges and fees for 100-level students entering in 2026/2027 and will maintain the 2025/2026 fee structure in the upcoming academic year.

How much will NDU 100-level students pay?

The reversal notice does not publish a complete amount or faculty-by-faculty table. Generate the current invoice through NDU’s authorised portal and ask the university to clarify any conflicting amount.

Does the reversal apply to returning students?

The notice specifically addresses 100-level students in the 2026/2027 academic session. Returning students should check their own level, invoice and any separate university instruction.

Is there a deadline to pay?

No universal payment deadline appears in the notice. Do not invent one or rely on an agent’s countdown. Check the official account and contact NDU if your record displays a deadline.

Where should I pay NDU fees?

Use the current payment route reached through NDU’s official website or its official fees portal. Confirm the invoice and payment reference before completing the transaction, and keep the receipt.

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