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The Arewa Defense League (ADL) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government for discontinuing the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme, which supported Nigerian students studying abroad. ADL president Murtala Abubakar highlighted the negative impact on students in countries like China and Russia, questioning the government's financial priorities after it allocated N1.764 billion for new BEA scholarships in the 2026 budget. Protests by affected students persist, as they seek resolution and support amid the funding cuts.