70,000 Eligible Applicants to Receive N35 Billion in Student Loans from FG
President Bola Tinubu has approved N35 billion for the withdrawal of the student loan scheme. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has already approved 70, […]
Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
137 federal institutions subscribed to student loan, says NELFUND
According to data from the NELFUND website revealed on Monday, 137 institutions across the country have now subscribed to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. The data […]
Student Loan: NELFUND states that all technical issues on site are fixed; invites students to reapply
The management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has recommended applicants experiencing difficulties to reapply for the student loan, stating that all technical issues […]
Nigerian international students are not eligible for loan scheme — FG
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has confirmed that Nigerian students studying abroad are ineligible for the recently launched student loan scheme. This information was announced […]
State-owned institution students’ to begin loan application June 25 – NELFUND
Over 60,000 students from Federal universities have registered for the student loan since the application portal launched last Friday. The Fund also announced that the portal […]
30,000 have successfully registered for student loans – FG
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) reports that 30,000 students have successfully enrolled for the student loan scheme, with over 60,000 individuals registering on the […]
ASUU: Students loan is a ploy to enslave Nigerian students
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Calabar Zone, has condemned the Federal Government’s planned Student Education Loan, calling it a ploy to enslave Nigerian students and […]
126 federal institutions approved for student loans (Full List)
The student loan scheme started on Friday after multiple delays. However, just 126 federal institutions will benefit from the first phase of the initiative, which […]
NELFUND responds to complaints about the student loan portal hours after its launch
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has addressed recent complaints from students experiencing difficulties applying on the Student Loan Application portal. The organisation tackled some […]
Only students of federal institutions will receive student loans for now — FG.
The federal government has announced that the student loan scheme will only be available to applicants from federal universities, as the program will be executed […]
Why are JAMB admission, NIN, and BVN requirements for student loans? By Frederick Femi Akinfala
The demand for higher education in Nigeria continues to rise, resulting in an increase in need for student financial support. Students can support their studies through […]
Jim Ovia has been appointed to chair the Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Mr. Jim Ovia, a well-known banker and businessman, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education […]
We guarantee transparency and accountability with Student Loan Funds – NELFUND
Mr. Akintunde Sawyer, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has stated that the fund will be properly administered. The NELFUND […]
Student Loan Scheme set to launch with 1.2 million beneficiaries
The first group of beneficiaries of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration’s Student Loan Scheme would include 1.2 million young Nigerians. The process of participation in […]
President Tinubu appoints management for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President Bola Tinubu has selected the management team for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in an effort to improve access to higher education and […]
Use the student loan programme to develop digital skills
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Abdullahi Kashifu Inuwa, has encouraged the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to prioritise short courses […]
FG postpones launch of student loan scheme indefinitely
The Federal Government has postponed the commencement of the Nigerian Student Loan Scheme indefinitely. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde […]
NITDA suggests that NELFUND integrate digital skills for students
The National Information Development Agency (NITDA) has proposed that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) offer short digital skills training to students. Mr Kashifu Inuwa, […]
FG says student loan recovery will commence two years after NYSC
The Federal Government has declared that payments for the Nigeria Education Loan Scheme (NELFund) will commence two years after beneficiaries have completed the National Youth […]
Federal Government speaks on how student loan can be accessed
Federal Government’s student loan plan will be easy to apply for, according to officials. They said there will be no human contact and that everything […]