Tag: NELFUND
Again, NELFUND extends student loan application deadline
He encouraged students in the affected institutions to use the extra time to complete their applications on the official NELFUND…
Late applicants rejoice as NELFUND opens portal for extra days
The student loan scheme started in 2023. Applications for the first cycle were accepted between May 2024 and February 21,…
NELFUND shifts student loan deadline, gives applicants extra time
The Nigerian government has extended the deadline for students to apply for the federal student loan scheme for the 2025/2026…
NELFUND disburses ₦154bn Student Loans to nearly 789,000 beneficiaries
NELFUND was established to administer the Nigeria Student Loan Scheme, which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
NELFUND hails Dangote Foundation’s ₦100bn annual Scholarship Scheme
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated the Aliko Dangote Foundation on the launch of its ₦100 billion annual…
NELFUND disburses N140 billion to 788,000 students across Nigeria
The update confirmed that 262 institutions and 788,947 students have benefited from the tuition and upkeep disbursements since the program…
Why NELFUND can’t pay fees of freshers – Sawyerr
“If we pay fees for students that have not entered, what if they changed their minds and they don’t go…
NELFUND reaches one million student loan applications
NELFUND assured that it will keep improving its processes to ensure that all qualified Nigerian students—no matter their background or…
Confusion over UNILAG fees as school explains payment adjustment
She said the update followed a directive from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which instructed schools to bring all…
Over 624,000 students benefit as NELFUND expands education loan coverage
NELFUND encouraged new students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number if a matriculation number has not…
Financial Aid Alert: NELFUND launches 2025/26 applications
“Institutional authorities are encouraged to show flexibility in enforcing registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement,” the…
NELFUND reopens student loan portal for 2024/2025 academic year
The extension, NELFUND said was intended to ensure that all eligible students were duly captured and verified by their respective…
NELFUND shuts 2024/2025 portal, sets date for next application cycle
NELFUND announced that the portal will reopen in the second week of October 2025 for the 2025/2026 academic session.
NELFUND opens 2025/2026 Student Loan Portal October, sets clear deadlines
According to NELFUND, all unverified applications from the outgoing session will be automatically cancelled after October 8, 2025, with affected…
NELFUND pushes for NASS backing as new Development Levy promises education Breakthrough
NELFUND outlined plans to expand awareness campaigns, upgrade its digital platforms to guarantee transparent and user-friendly application processes, and strengthen…
NELFUND: Tinubu commits N90bn to 400,000 students’ school fees, upkeep – Minister
“Tinubu’s vision is that, on no account should a Nigerian child of school age is denied going to tertiary institution.
NELFUND switches to Per-Session upkeep payments to boost efficiency, transparency
Under the previous system, a uniform 12-month schedule often created delays and mismatches between disbursements and academic sessions.
NELFUND: Nigerian students praise federal loan for reducing financial pressure
At a recent education expo in Lagos, several students shared how the loan programme has helped them in their studies…
Explainer: How NELFUND will recover students loan after graduation
He said that graduates are expected to begin repaying their loans two years after completing their National Youth Service Corps…
FG opens up on NELFUND loan beneficiaries
NELFUND’s initiative is part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda championed by President Bola Tinubu, aimed at empowering Nigerian youth…
Final-year student’s ‘Thank You NELFUND’ sparks Online praise for Student Loan
The post quickly gained traction, prompting netizens to celebrate the impact of NELFUND, launched in May 2024 by President Bola…
Education without employment: The incomplete promise of NELFUND
The psychological toll of prolonged unemployment, especially after years of academic effort and financial strain, can lead to disillusionment, brain…
NELFUND pumps ₦850M into 6,507 UNIJOS students’ futures
Established under the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act of 2024, NELFUND provides interest-free loans to Nigerian students in…
NELFUND disburses N77 billion in Student Loans to over 396,000 Tertiary students
Of the total disbursed, ₦41.7 billion was paid directly to 210 tertiary institutions as tuition fees, while ₦35.3 billion was…
NELFUND to open job portal for early employment access
He emphasised that students would only begin repayment after securing employment, stressing that this would begin after their National Youth…
NELFUND resolves disbursement delays, pays students’ upkeep
Oluwatuyi urged all students to continue engaging only through official NELFUND channels, and to assist peers who may require help…
NELFUND alerts students on fake loan portal
NELFUND said its attention has been drawn to a fraudulent message currently circulating online,
NELFUND directs institutions to verify, upload student data on SLAS
“Institutions that have not yet onboarded onto the system are kindly requested to send an access request to [email protected] without…
NELFUND unleashes ₦56.85 billion to empower nearly 300,000 Nigerian students
The loan scheme has attracted over 600,000 registrations, with more than 550,000 applications successfully processed, achieving a 92% approval rate,…
NELFund set to disburse loans to 6,004 Ibadan Poly students
“We are assuring you that in the next two weeks, your tuition will be credited to your school account."