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NELFUND
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NELFUND Releases N303bn for Student Loans and Invites North Central Students to Apply
NELFUND has successfully disbursed N303 billion to 850,000 students, as officials urge North Central youth to leverage the digital loan portal to fund their tertiary education.
August 7, 2026
NELFUND Distributes N303 Billion in Student Loans to 850,000 Beneficiaries
Over the past two years, NELFUND has issued N303 billion in loans to 850,000 students across 315 public institutions to alleviate financial barriers to higher education.
August 5, 2026
Jim Ovia Credits NELFUND for Increasing University Attendance in Nigeria
Jim Ovia, Chairman of the NELFUND board, defends the student loan scheme against claims of abuse, asserting that it has successfully provided thousands of Nigerian students with the financial ability to attend university.
August 4, 2026
Presidential Aide Calls for South-East Support for Tinubu in 2027
Presidential aide Chioma Nweze is calling on South-East residents to support President Bola Tinubu in 2027, citing unprecedented infrastructure development and educational initiatives as key reasons.
August 2, 2026
Alausa: Education serves as the catalyst for Tinubu’s $1 trillion economic goal
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa outlines how reforms in healthcare training and university stability are essential to achieving President Tinubu's $1 trillion economic vision.
July 26, 2026
NANS Takes Action on UNIUYO NELFUND Disbursement Delays
NANS is pressuring the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to resolve outstanding upkeep payment delays for University of Uyo students who have reported missing funds since January.
July 26, 2026
President Tinubu Urges Universities to Provide Concrete Solutions for National Issues
President Bola Tinubu has challenged Nigerian universities to develop evidence-based solutions for national security and economic challenges while reaffirming his commitment to accessible higher education.
July 25, 2026
Tinubu Declares Nigeria Has Emerged From Economic Crisis
President Bola Tinubu announced that Nigeria has successfully navigated its toughest economic period and is now focused on maintaining a stable and growing economy.
July 23, 2026
MOUAU Vice-Chancellor mandates reimbursement of NELFUND fees for qualifying students
MOUAU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa has directed that students who received NELFUND loans after paying their tuition fees be reimbursed immediately.
July 22, 2026
Senate Widens Safe Schools Investigation to Include Key Education and Humanitarian Agencies
The Nigerian Senate has broadened the scope of its investigation into the Safe Schools Initiative to include TETFund, NELFUND, UBEC, and other key agencies, granting the committee three additional weeks to finalize its report.
July 21, 2026