Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
24 Dec
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed ₦59,865,400.00 to 547 students of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau, Zamfara State to cover their tuition fees and other essential expenses for the 2023/2024 academic session. In a letter signed by Dr. Onazi Bosede Oluwatoyin, the Acting Provost of the College, the institution's management expressed…
17 Oct
Dr. Adeoye Odedeji, the Rector, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has appealed to students to take advantage of the federal government’s interest-free loan. Odedeji spoke during the matriculation and oath taking ceremony of the newly admitted students for the 2023/2024 academic session in Abeokuta on Thursday. The rector noted that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund…
21 May 2024
Students in federal government-owned tertiary institutions will be the first beneficiaries of the student loan scheme. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), outlined the requirements for would-be beneficiaries on Monday, May 20. President Tinubu signed the bill into law on April 3, fulfilling his promise that no Nigerian…
26 Apr 2024
President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned banker and businessman, Jim Ovia, as the chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ovia's appointment was announced in a statement signed by Tinubu's spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday. "Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria's leading banks and a respected business leader, with…
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