NELFUND has paid 265 tertiary institutions for 1.5 million applications – Sawyerr
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has paid approved student loan funds to 265 tertiary institutions across the country. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, who said the payments cover about 1.5 million student applications processed so far. According to Sawyerr, the fund was created to ease the financial […]
Nigerian govt extends student’s loan application deadline
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. The extension was announced by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, giving students more time to apply and benefit from the scheme. According to NELFUND, the application deadline has been moved from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. […]
NELFUND: 5,000 FUNAAB students received N840m as student loan – VC, Prof Olusola
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olusola Kehinde, has revealed that 5,000 students of the institution have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), receiving a total of N840 million. He made this disclosure on Wednesday during a news conference ahead of FUNAAB’s 33rd convocation ceremony in Abeokuta. […]
Nigerian economy better under Tinubu – APC chieftain, Arise
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ayodele Arise, has said Nigeria’s economy is performing better under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu due to what he described as bold and decisive economic reforms. He made this statement while speaking with journalists, dismissing criticisms from opposition figures who have questioned the direction of the current […]
Poor parenting, family neglect responsible for financial crimes among youths – EFCC boss, Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has said that poor parenting and neglect at home are major reasons why many Nigerian youths are getting involved in financial crimes. Speaking in Kaduna on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Olukoyede—represented by Assistant Commander […]
Nigeria’s economy is now stable – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria’s economy is now stable thanks to his administration’s bold reforms. He stated that these actions have helped the country gain respect globally. He made the remarks at the State House while receiving His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, along with […]
NELFUND disburses N9.2m student loans to 245 beneficiaries at Benue Polytechnic
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has given out a total of N9,235,000 in loans to 245 students studying at Akperan Orshi Polytechnic in Yandev, Benue State. This money is part of NELFUND’s effort to support students and schools with the financial help they need to keep education going. The announcement was shared on NELFUND’s […]
Japa: School fees even more expensive abroad – Youth Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said that studying in other countries is often more expensive than studying in Nigeria. He made this point during a discussion on Channels Television, where he talked about how some policies from President Tinubu’s government are helping young people. Answering questions from young Nigerians, the Minister told […]
N58.85bn paid to Nigerian students in 12 months — NELFUND amid missing fund saga
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it gave out N58.85 billion to help Nigerian students pay their school fees and support their daily needs. This help was given to over 550,000 students in just one year, even as the agency faces questions about missing funds. This update was shared in a statement on […]
Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda paving way for Nigeria’s economic renaissance – Idris
President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is building a strong path for Nigeria’s economic growth, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. He shared this during the 2025 Nigeria Public Relations Week in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The Minister explained that the Tinubu government’s direction has started a major economic change that is […]