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NELFUND warns students against fake loan application websites

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund warned students to avoid applying for loans through fake websites, stating the only official portal is www.nelf.gov.ng.
Currently, only one in five loan applicants is female, highlighting a significant gender gap in access, according to Managing Director Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr.
Dr. Suwaiba Ahmed praised the Federal Government's zero-interest education loans aimed at female students, emphasizing the importance of women taking proactive steps to secure educational opportunities.
NELFUND advises female students to utilize these loans for financial support, as stated by Sawyerr.

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Daily Trust

NELFUND encourages female students on FG’s zero-interest education loans - Daily Trust

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has advised female students to take advantage of the Federal Government’s zero-interest education loans to support their academic pursuits and financial stability. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, gave this advice on Monday in Abuja. He spoke at the NELFUND Women Forum Programme, held in celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD). Sawyerr was represented by Ms Oluwato…

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Punch Newspapers

NELFUND warns students against fake loan application websites

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Saturday cautioned students against applying for student loans via fake portals and websites. The Fund warned that while it remains committed to ensuring that eligible students get the student loan, students should be cautious of fake websites posturing as the official website of the Fund. The clarification was made

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Voice of Nigeria

Student Loan: NELFUND Moves to ease verification process

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), says it has commenced moves to ensure that its site is linked to the portals of institutions to enable ease of verification for applicants. The Executive Director of Operations of the Fund, Mustapha Iyal, made this known during the sensitization programme held at the University of Ilorin for higher institutions on Tuesday in Kwara state. Sharing more insight on the update, Iyal said, “We observed that …

NELFUND encourages female students on FG’s zero-interest education loans

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has advised female students to take advantage of the Federal Government’s zero-interest education loans to support their academic pursuits and financial stability. By Diana Omueza The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has advised female students to take advantage of the Federal Government’s zero-interest education loans to support their academic pursuits and financial stability. The Managing Direct…

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worldstagenews.com

NELFUND encourages female students on FG’s zero-interest education loans - Worldstage

WorldStage Newsonline– The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has advised female students to take advantage of the Federal Government’s zero-interest education loans to support their academic pursuits and financial stability. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, gave this advice on Monday in Abuja. He spoke at the NELFUND Women Forum Programme, held in celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD). Sawyerr was re…

7 days ago

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InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

NIMC Warns Nigerians Against Using Unauthorised Websites For NIN Changes - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

The National Identity Management Commission has warned Nigerians against modifying their National Identification Number data on unauthorised websites. The Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Kayode Adegoke, issued the warning in a statement released on Monday. Adegoke stated that modifications to NIN data could only be carried out on the official NIMC self-service portal. He therefore cautioned that attempting to modify NIN data on unauthori…

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