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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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Student Loan: NOUN Students are Eligible to Apply.

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has addressed the intricacies surrounding the student loans for its students.   Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Olufemi Peters expressed concerns over some misleading statements and comments indicating that students of NOUN are not eligible to participate in student loan scheme.   It will be recalled that […]

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BREAKING: Student Loan Application Portal Opens May 24

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, announced on Thursday night that May 24, 2024, is the official date for “the opening of a portal for student loan applications,” as per a statement by the Fund’s media lead, Nasir Ayantogo. Ayantogo stated that this marks a significant milestone in President Bola Tinubu’s commitment […]

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President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, a prominent banker and businessman, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The announcement came through a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity. Mr. Ovia, a respected business leader, is […]

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Reps ensure timely launch, implementation of student loan scheme

The Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Student Loans, Honorable Gboyega Isiaka, assured Nigerians on Thursday of the current administration’s commitment to ensuring adequate funding for the Student Loan program, which aims to benefit students in public tertiary institutions nationwide. During a press briefing held in Abuja, Hon. Isiaka revealed that the necessary […]

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National Assembly Passes Student Loan Bill

The National Assembly has recently approved the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill for the year 2024. This significant legislative action follows President Bola Tinubu’s submission of the bill to the National Assembly for consideration and approval. Promptly, the lawmakers expedited the review process by suspending relevant sections of their […]