The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has decided to prolong the period for applications on its Student Loan Application Portal, following a noticeable rise in interest and awareness spurred by its ongoing outreach campaign.
Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, revealed in an Abuja statement on Monday that this move comes after a notification was sent out last week, indicating that the portal would initially close on February 27, 2026.
"Given the enthusiastic responses from students and important stakeholders nationwide, coupled with a significant increase in applications and queries, the Fund has authorized additional days for applications. This ensures that all eligible students have ample time to finalize their submissions, pending future guidance from management," the statement detailed.
The extension aims to assist students who need extra time to apply, prospective applicants who learned about the program during recent nationwide awareness events, as well as academic institutions that have yet to kickoff their 2025/2026 sessions or submit their verified student lists.
Commenting on this initiative, NELFUND Managing Director/CEO, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to ensuring inclusive and equitable access to education financing.
"Our outreach efforts across Nigeria have greatly raised awareness and encouraged participation. Accordingly, in alignment with our objective to broaden access to financing for tertiary education, we have approved this extension to guarantee that every eligible student can submit their applications fairly," he stated.
NELFUND also highlighted that institutions that have not yet started the 2025/2026 academic session must submit a formal request for an extension, accompanied by their approved academic calendar, for it to be considered.
"Students are strongly urged to use this opportunity to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it ultimately closes," he advised.
The statement reinforced NELFUND's commitment to maintaining transparency, accountability, and providing sustainable financing solutions to eliminate financial obstacles to higher education in Nigeria.
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