Author: Truth Media

Students Voice Frustration Over Fee Hikes

Freetown, 29th January 2026- The start of the 2025/2026 academic year has brought yet another increase in tuition fees for students at the University of Sierra Leone and other colleges across the country. Many students have condemned the hike, describing it as “unfair” and burdensome, especially amid the current economic difficulties. For the past five years, each academic year has come with a new fee list always higher than the last.

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Fuel Price Hike Sparks Tension in Freetown’s Transport Sector

Freetown, 28th January 2026- The sudden increase in pump prices announced by the National Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NPRA) has ignited widespread concern among Freetown’s transport operators and commuters. Petrol and diesel now sell at NLe 28.50, up from NLe 25.00, leaving Poda Poda drivers, Kekeh riders, and Okada operators scrambling to adjust fares and manage angry passengers.

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