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NELFUND has expanded the student loan scheme to include part-time and private school students. See who is now eligible and how to apply.

NELFUND Extends 2025/2026 Student Loan Application Deadline

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially extended the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session, shifting the closing date from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. According to the Fund, the extension is intended to give more students sufficient time to complete and submit their applications, ensuring that eligible Nigerians are not…

NELFUND has expanded the student loan scheme to include part-time and private school students. See who is now eligible and how to apply.

NELFUND expands student loan scheme to cover part-time and private school students

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that although students in part-time programmes and private tertiary institutions are currently not covered by the federal student loan scheme, plans are already in place to include them in the future. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this in Abuja while speaking to journalists,…

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NELFUND introduces student loan portal integration with IT teams

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to send its IT teams to educational institutions throughout Nigeria to facilitate direct integration with their student portals. This information was shared by Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, during a workshop and stakeholder engagement event held on Tuesday in Abuja. To streamline the student…

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NELFUND opens up on why Postgraduate students are ineligible

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified the requirements for the scheme, detailing why students enrolled in postgraduate programs are not eligible to apply for the funding. During an appearance on TVC’s Breakfast Saturday, the Managing Director of the Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification. Sawyerr also responded to queries regarding the loan eligibility…