The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session from 31st January, 2026 to 27th February, 2026.
The extension, according to a press statement issued yesterday by Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, is aimed at giving prospective applicants more time to complete and submit their applications, ensuring that no eligible student is excluded due to timing constraints.
She quoted the managing director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, as saying that the extension reflects the Fund’s commitment 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,” she said.
NELFUND encouraged all prospective applicants who have yet to apply or complete their applications to take advantage of the extended deadline and ensure that all required information is submitted on or before 27th February, 2026.
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