Tag: NELFUND
HAI hails Tinubu for setting new education reforms’ benchmark
The Initiative called on Nigerians to note that the Tinubu's administration has set a new benchmark in educational reform through…
NELFUND disburses ₦282bn to 1.5m students nationwide
The scheme is helping to eliminate financial barriers that have historically hindered many young Nigerians from accessing tertiary education.
NANS honours Rep. Akinlayo, rates Nelfund 80%, warns against AI misuse among students
The National Association of Nigerian Students has rated the Federal Government’s student loan initiative, Nigerian Education Loan Fund, at 80…
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…