Friday, June 19, 2026

NELFUND

June 15, 2026

Tinubu seeks stronger synergy with traditional rulers on security, development

He said the Tinubu administration fully recognised the strategic role of traditional institutions. 

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
June 13, 2026

Sokoto students thank Tinubu for establishing NELFund

Mr Aminu appreciated Mr Tinubu for introducing policies aimed at creating a brighter future for young Nigerians.

Nigerian Education Loan Fund
June 12, 2026

NELFUND disbursed N282 billion to 1.5 million students across 288 institutions: Official 

The NELFUND official reiterated the agency’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

Nigerian Education Loan Fund
June 12, 2026

JOSTUM students hail Tinubu’s NELFUND programme, say 30,000 benefitted

The students described the initiative as a transformative intervention.

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University
June 12, 2026

Tinubu’s reforms restoring hope for Nigerian students: ABU Students Council

He described Democracy Day as an opportunity to reflect on democratic progress and the role of the youth in nation-building.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
May 26, 2026

FG to bridge information gaps on projects in North

The federal government says it will bridge the information gap on ongoing development projects in Northern Nigeria.

Director General of the NPA, Hadiza Bala-Usman.
March 12, 2026

NELFUND extends loan application portal for requesting institutions

Mr Sawyerr reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to ensuring that eligible students across participating institutions benefit from the programme.

Nigerian Education Loan Fund
March 2, 2026

NELFUND extends deadline for student loan applications as demand surges

Mr Sawyerr said the decision followed increased awareness generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign nationwide.

Nigerian Education Loan Fund
January 24, 2026
NELFUND logo/NELFUND MD Akintunde Sawyerr
January 13, 2026

NELFUND disburses N161.97 billion to 864, 798 students nationwide 

Mr Sawyerr stated that the reconciliation carried out after the 2024/2025 academic session showed that 11,685 students had outstanding upkeep payments amounting to N927.98 million.

Nigerian Education Loan Fund