Skyline University Nigeria (SUN), a prominent private institution in Kano, is under scrutiny for its persistent delays in payments to vendors and service providers. Despite its reputation for academic excellence, the university’s failure to meet agreed payment timelines has eroded trust and raised concerns among its business partners.
Multiple contractors, suppliers, advertisers, and media partners have voiced frustrations about SUN’s payment delays, with some waiting up to 12 months to receive payments for services contractually due within 30 to 90 days. This has severely affected the operations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and independent contractors, forcing some to delay staff salaries, incur loan penalties, or suspend operations.
The university’s management has yet to issue a formal statement or resolution on outstanding payments for 2024, deepening frustration among vendors. Business experts advise vendors to exercise caution when entering into contracts with SUN, recommending thorough background checks, partial or full upfront payments, and clear penalty clauses for delayed payments.
The situation underscores a growing need for ethical financial practices within the private education sector. Institutions must realize that corporate responsibility includes honoring contracts and supporting small businesses that help them thrive.
The Director of Marketing and Communication at Skyline University, Abubakar Sadiq Ismail, has directed inquiries about vendor payment issues to the Bursary Department, stating that they would have the necessary details. Meanwhile, Daily Gazette has confirmed that payments were approved as far back as December, but vendors are still awaiting receipt of their funds.