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Tinubu’s Midterm Report Showcases Education Loan Scheme And Infrastructure Projects

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Alhaji Muhammed Idris, says the Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND) was established to ensure that access to higher education is no longer determined by financial hardship. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ibadan on Monday, Idris, represented by Oyo State information chief Moses Oyelade, said more than 5,000 students of…

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Tinubu Seeks Reps’ Approval For $21.5bn External Loan, ₦757.9bn Pension Bond

President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives, requesting legislative approval for a new external borrowing plan of 21.5 billion dollars, alongside a domestic bond issuance of ₦757.9 billion for outstanding pension liabilities. The Speaker, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas read the request during plenary in Abuja. President Tinubu in the letter, highlighted the strategic…

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Tuition Refunds Ordered for Verified Loan Beneficiaries by NELFUND

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has mandated all tertiary institutions to reimburse tuition fees paid by students who were verified prior to receiving their loans. This directive aims to ensure that no verified student within the loan scheme is denied access to academic activities, including examinations, due to outstanding tuition payments. NELFUND’s Managing Director…

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NELFUND Urges Increased Loan Participation from South-South and South-East Regions

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has urged the South-South and South-East regions to enhance their involvement in the student loan program. This appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement session and technical workshop focused on system automation and the loan application process held in Abuja yesterday. NELFUND highlighted a significant gap in loan applications…

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