ABUJA: The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session from January 31 to February 27.
The extension was announced in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mr Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.
He said the decision was taken to give prospective applicants additional time to complete and submit their applications.
According to Oluwatuyi, the extension is aimed at ensuring that no eligible student is excluded due to timing constraints.
Speaking on the development, the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, said the move reflected 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,” he said.
Sawyerr urged students who were yet to apply or complete their applications to take advantage of the extended deadline and ensure all required information is submitted on or before February 27.
He added that further updates would be communicated through NELFUND’s official channels.
