NELFUND records over half a million beneficiaries, receives 1,800 daily applications By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disclosed that over half a million students are currently benefitting from its loan scheme, with the portal receiving an average of 1,800 new applications daily. This was revealed by the Managing Director […]
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NELFUND reaffirms commitment to inclusive student loan access
NELFUND reaffirms commitment to inclusive student loan access By Uji A.Iliyasu Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to providing inclusive access to student loans for all students admitted through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Sawyerr made this assurance on Tuesday […]
NELFUND assures students of easier access to loans through tech-driven platform
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured Nigerian students of its commitment to building a technology-driven system to enhance seamless access to its loan services. This assurance was given by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, during a stakeholders engagement session and technical workshop held in Abuja with representatives from
NELFUND says South-East, South-South lag behind other zones in student loan applications
NELFUND says South-East, South-South lag behind other zones in student loan applications By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on tertiary institutions in the South-East and South-South regions to step up efforts in sensitising students to apply for the ongoing student loan scheme, noting a significantly lower application rate […]
UBEC to revolutionise basic education with smart technology
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has unveiled ambitious plans to integrate smart education technology into Nigeria’s basic education system. The announcement was made by UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, during a press briefing in Abuja ahead of the 2025 International Conference on Smart Education and Digital Literacy (ICSE 202
NELFUND debunks allegations of misappropriation, labels claims as fake news
NELFUND debunks allegations of misappropriation, labels claims as fake news By Uji A. Iliyasu – Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has firmly refuted allegations of misappropriation and mismanagement of student loan funds, describing the circulating reports as false, misleading, and dangerously speculative. In a statement issued by the Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. […]
NUC grants provisional license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, 10 other private varsities
The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission (NUC), has granted operational licenses to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management, located in Lagos State, and 10 newly approved private universities across the country, marking a significant expansion in Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape
FG invests N110bn in select varsities, to revive medical, dental, nursing sciences
FG invests N110bn in select varsities, to revive medical, dental, nursing sciences By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a N110 billion investment towards enhancing the study of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing in 18 universities across the country. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji […]
Minister hails JAMB for inclusive exam, 501 physically challenged among candidates
Minister hails JAMB for inclusive exam, 501 physically challenged among candidates By Uji A. Iliyasu The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has been hailed for breaking barriers in Nigeria’s education landscape by providing full support for 501 physically challenged candidates sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 11 specialized centres nationwide. Minister […]
WAEC, NECO to commence computer-based exams soon – Minister
WAEC, NECO to commence computer-based exams soon – Minister By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr Tunde Alausa, has announced that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) will soon adopt Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for their examinations. The minister made this announcement during a monitoring visit to the […]