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NELFUND extends student loan application portal for institutions seeking more time
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its student loan application portal for institutions that requested…
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2026 UTME: 1.5m registered as JAMB rules out extension beyond February 28
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the sale of e-PINs for the 2026 unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME)…
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NELFUND debunks reports directing students to begin loan repayment
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed reports claiming that beneficiaries of the federal student loan scheme have been…
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NELFUND hails Dangote Foundation’s annual N100bn annual scholarship initiative
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated the Aliko Dangote Foundation on the launch of its unprecedented N100 billion…
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FG restates commitment to safer learning environments, backs safe school initiative
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening safety in schools across the country through sustained support for the…
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JAMB panel uncovers cheating scandal involving 6,319 UTME candidates
A special committee set up by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has uncovered large-scale cheating involving…
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NELFUND disburses delayed upkeep funds to over 3,600 students after bank update
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says over 3,600 students who previously registered with digital-only banking platforms have successfully received…
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NECO releases 2025 BECE results for 179,201 candidates
The National Examinations Council (NECO) says it has released the results of the 2025 basic education certificate examination (BECE). In…
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