EKSU Reduces Late Registration Fee to ₦5,000 After Portal Error

Ekiti State University (EKSU) has reduced the late registration fee from ₦10,000 to ₦5,000 following a technical configuration error on the student portal. The university management confirmed that the initial higher charge was due to a system glitch.

Fee Adjustment Details

What Happened

According to an official statement released by the EKSU Student Union (EKSU-SU) on January 25, 2026, the ₦10,000 late registration fee displayed on the portal was due to a technical configuration error. The university's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) directorate has since corrected the issue.

Affected Students

This adjustment affects:

• Students who have not yet completed their registration
• Students who already paid the incorrect ₦10,000 amount

Refund Process for Overpayments

Students who paid the erroneous ₦10,000 fee will benefit from the university's reconciliation process:

• Excess funds will either be refunded directly
• Or credited toward future academic charges

The university is implementing a seamless reconciliation process to address all overpayments.

What Students Should Do Now

1. Unregistered Students: Proceed to complete registration with the corrected ₦5,000 late fee on the university portal
2. Students Who Overpaid: Wait for the reconciliation process; no immediate action required
3. Keep Records: Retain all payment receipts for reference

Official Statement

The announcement was signed by:

• EKSU-SU President: Osunyomi Hezekiah Anjola
• General Secretary: Ojotu Olamipo Opemipo

Students are advised to complete their registration promptly to avoid further complications with the academic calendar.