Education

Student Loan Approvals to be Issued in Three Weeks, Says FG

Over 100,000 students who have applied for loans under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) will receive approvals within three weeks, according to official statements. NELFUND spokesperson, Mr. Nasir Ayiyogo, told Vanguard that the application process is proceeding smoothly. “The applications are ongoing smoothly. No loan has been disbursed yet, but applicants will start receiving […]

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BREAKING: FG Extends Student Loan Scheme to State Universities

The website of the student loan fund has received over 60,000 visitors since its launch, according to Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Sawyerr reported that over 90% of federal institutions have submitted their student lists, with only two federal universities and […]

Education

Student Loan Application Portal Opens May 24 – NELFUND

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that the portal for student loan applications will officially open on May 24, 2024. This initiative aims to help students pursue their academic goals without financial barriers. NELFUND disclosed this information in a statement released Thursday night by its Media and Public Relations Lead, Nasir Ayitogo. The […]

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Tinubu Appoints NELFund Management Team for Student Loan System

In a bid to revamp Nigeria’s education financing landscape, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the appointment of a managing director and two executive directors to steer the National Education Loan Fund (NELFund). Heading the team is Akintunde Sawyerr as Managing Director, alongside Mr. Frederick Akinfala as Executive Director, Finance and Administration, and Mr. Mustapha Iyal […]