Abuja: The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced an extension of the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session from January 31 to February 27. This information was shared in a statement released to newsmen in Abuja by the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the extension is intended to provide prospective applicants with additional time to complete and submit their applications. The goal is to ensure that no eligible student is excluded due to timing constraints. Speaking on the extension, the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, emphasized the Fund’s dedication to inclusivity and access.
“We understand that some applicants may require additional time to complete their submissions, and this decision ensures that every eligible Nigerian student has a fair opportunity to benefit from the Fund,” Sawyerr stated. He urged all prospective applicants who have not yet applied or completed their applications to make use of the extended deadline and ensure that all required information is submitted by February 27.