The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal to an undisclosed date following a surge in applications from students across the country. This was disclosed in a statement by Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND.
According to the Fund Commission, the reason for the extension was rooted on high influx of demands from students, after the Fund had earlier reminded the public that the portal was set to close on 27 February 2026.
In a statement made public by NELFUND, and gathered by Truth Live News International, the extension by some additional days is to ensure all eligible students are given an adequate opportunity to complete their applications, pending further management decisions and communications.
“The extension is specifically intended to accommodate students who require additional time, prospective applicants who became aware of the scheme during the recent nationwide sensitization engagements, institutions newly commencing their 2025/2026 academic session, and institutions who have not yet submitted their verified student lists,” the statement read.
Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, NELFUND Managing Director added that the Fund remains committed to inclusivity and equitable access.“Our sensitization efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. Therefore, in line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure that all eligible students have a fair and equal opportunity to apply,” Sawyerr said.
The Fund Commission also stressed that institutions which have not started their 2025/2026 academic session must submit an official request for extension along with their approved academic calendar for consideration.
The fund encouraged students to use this window to complete their applications through the official NELFUND portal before it closes.
