Nigeria, Italy Push $5bn Global Education Fund
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria and Italy have stepped up efforts to mobilise $5 billion for global education financing, with Vice President Kashim Shettima urging…
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Education Financing
Alausa Seeks More Global Funding for Education
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has called for stronger international investment in education, saying domestic financing efforts must be matched by sustained support from development…
Alausa Urges Nigerian Universities to Diversify Funding Beyond Government Allocations
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has urged vice-chancellors of public universities to reduce dependence on government allocations by…
NELFUND Welcomes New Funding Sources as FG Strengthens Student Loan Scheme
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to expand funding sources for the national student loan…
NELFUND Confirms ₦927m Arrears Payment to 11,000 Students
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) confirms it will begin clearing ₦927.98 million in unpaid loan disbursements owed to more than…
NELFUND Adopts Remote Work as Office Undergoes Fumigation Exercise
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a temporary shift to remote operations as its office undergoes a fumigation and…
NELFUND Opens 2025 Student Loan Portal for Nigerian Students
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced October 23, 2025, as the official opening date for the 2025/2026 student loan…