The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Portal Amid Rising Nationwide Demand

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Portal Amid Rising Nationwide Demand

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Portal Amid Rising Nationwide Demand

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Portal Amid Rising Nationwide Demand

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Portal Amid Rising Nationwide Demand

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Portal Amid Rising Nationwide Demand

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Portal Amid Rising Nationwide Demand

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Portal Amid Rising Nationwide Demand

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitisation campaign.

The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision comes after an earlier reminder that the application portal would close on February 27, 2026.

Oluwatuyi explained that the extension was granted in response to strong feedback from students and key stakeholders across the country, as well as the growing number of applications and inquiries received in recent weeks.

She noted that the additional time would allow more eligible students to complete their applications while management continues to review further decisions and communications regarding the process.

The extension is expected to benefit several categories of applicants, including students who require more time to complete their submissions, prospective applicants who recently became aware of the programme during nationwide sensitisation engagements, and institutions that are just commencing their 2025/2026 academic session.

It will also accommodate institutions that have not yet submitted their verified student lists, which are required for the processing of loan applications.

Speaking on the development, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to education financing.

According to Sawyerr, the extensive sensitisation efforts carried out across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones have significantly boosted awareness and participation in the programme.

“Our sensitisation efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. In line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure all eligible students have a fair opportunity to apply,” he said.

NELFUND also urged institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally request an extension by submitting their approved academic calendar for consideration.

The fund further encouraged students nationwide to take advantage of the extended window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes.

NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the delivery of sustainable student financing solutions aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education in Nigeria.