3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Mobilises Pension Funds To Finance 5,000km Of Roads

The Nigerian government has announced plans to mobilise pension funds to finance the construction of 5,000 kilometres of roads. This plan has raised concerns about transparency and the potential risks of diverting retirees’ savings to build infrastructure projects. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the initiative during an online […]

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3 d. ago American Polytechnic of Nigeria unveils N1bn scholarship fund for Nigerian students

Tribune Online American Polytechnic of Nigeria unveils N1bn scholarship fund for Nigerian students Akande further noted that the scholarship would primarily be need-based while also serving as a reward for outstanding academic performance. American Polytechnic of Nigeria unveils N1bn scholarship fund for Nigerian students Tribune Online

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5 d. ago PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625

Tribune Online PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625 The Principal and Chief Executive of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Dr. Samuel Onoji, has urged newly admitted students to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as the institute matriculated 1,625 freshers. PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625 Tribune Online

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7 d. ago How Nigerian female entrepreneurs can tackle funding deficit in 2025

Nigerian female-led businesses have long grappled with challenges in accessing adequate funding to sustain and grow their enterprises. In 2025, read more How Nigerian female entrepreneurs can tackle funding deficit in 2025

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8 d. ago Youth empowerment: FG receives proposal from NYDB technical c’tte

Tribune Online Youth empowerment: FG receives proposal from NYDB technical c’tte The Technical Committee of the National Youth Development Bank (NYDB) has presented to the Federal Government, a groundbreaking proposal aimed at tackling the funding and inclusion challenges faced by young Nigerians. The proposal seeks to empower the youth and enhance their opportunities for development and was presented to the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele […] Youth empowerment: FG receives proposal from NYDB technical c’tte Tribune Online

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8 d. ago NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health

Tribune Online NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have called on the Federal Government to significantly increase the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) beyond the N13 million allocated to it in the national budget for 2025, in the interest of public health. NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health Tribune Online

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8 d. ago NELFUND’s loan facility can’t accommodate postgraduate students – Sawyerr

Akintunde Sawyerr, managing director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has given insight into why postgraduate students have not read more NELFUND’s loan facility can’t accommodate postgraduate students – Sawyerr

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9 d. ago Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security

Financial independence is more than just earning an income, it is about control over financial decisions and long-term security. Yet, read more Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security

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1 week ago NELFUND records 437, 523 successful applications on March 21, 2025

83 per cent of 520,905 registered applicants were successful The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has successfully processed 437,523 out read more NELFUND records 437, 523 successful applications on March 21, 2025

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1 week ago Gavi, the vaccine alliance saves lives — Cutting funding puts Nigerians at risk

Here in Nigeria, health workers like Furera Aliyu have seen firsthand how economic hardship affects vaccination efforts. After the pandemic, read more Gavi, the vaccine alliance saves lives — Cutting funding puts Nigerians at risk

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1 week ago Police arrest youth leader, suspected armed robbers in Delta

Tribune Online Police arrest youth leader, suspected armed robbers in Delta A search of the premises uncovered an AK-47 rifle, a single-barrel gun, three cutlasses, two daggers, and 44 rounds of live ammunition hidden in the roof of the sitting room. Police arrest youth leader, suspected armed robbers in Delta Tribune Online

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1 week ago How NELFUND is tackling issues of dropout and access to tertiary education

Tribune Online How NELFUND is tackling issues of dropout and access to tertiary education   CLEMENT IDOKO, writes on the apprehension of some students in taking the loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in spite of its inherent benefits, concluding that more has to be done to make the process seamless for students. RAKAYAT Wasiu, almost gave up on her dream and contemplated dropping out of school […] How NELFUND is tackling issues of dropout and access to tertiary education Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Loan Scheme: NELFUND To Deploy Software For Students With Disabilities

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is set to introduce specialised software aimed at ensuring that students with disabilities in higher institutions can fully take advantage of its loan scheme. Managing Director/Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement on student loans in Benin City, Edo State. Sawyerr emphasised that the […]

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2 w. ago NELFUND Loan Doesn’t Tie Students To Nigeria, Says MD Sawyerr

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reassured students that they will be free to travel abroad after graduation if they receive loans under the student loan scheme. Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, clarified this during a sensitisation programme at Edo University, Iyamho, while responding to students’ worries about possible travel […]

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2 w. ago Student loan won’t prevent beneficiaries from “japa” – NELFund

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has addressed the fears of some students that participating in the student loan scheme might hinder their chances of travelling abroad for better opportunities after graduation. It assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after completing […] The post Student loan won’t prevent beneficiaries from “japa” – NELFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Student loan won’t stop graduates from travelling abroad – NELFUND neficiaries

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after graduation. Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification during a sensitisation programme at Edo University, Iyamho, on Wednesday, while addressing students’ concerns about potential travel limitations. “The Read More

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2 w. ago Student loan won’t stop ‘japa’ after graduation, NELFUND assures beneficiaries

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after graduation. Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification during a sensitisation programme at Edo University, Iyamho, on Wednesday, while addressing students’ concerns about potential travel limitations. “The Read More

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3 w. ago TETFund: Empowering Polytechnics, Colleges Of Education For Groundbreaking Innovation

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has long been at the forefront of driving transformation within Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. With its focus on research, technological advancement, and innovation, TETFund has consistently worked to improve the quality of education and foster impactful change across Nigerian universities. Now, the Fund is recommitting to polytechnics and colleges […]

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3 w. ago Housing crisis: Over N3tn locked in NHF as Nigerians struggle for affordable homes

Access to affordable housing remains a major challenge for millions of Nigerians, despite the existence of substantial funds meant to facilitate homeownership, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes With over N3tn lying idle in the National Housing Fund and N22.51tn in pension funds, housing stakeholders have raised concerns about the underutilisation of these resources. According to these operators, Read More

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3 w. ago Student loan: NELFUND moves to ease students’ verification process

Tribune Online Student loan: NELFUND moves to ease students’ verification process The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to link its website with institutional portals to eliminate unnecessary delays in verifying students applying for loans. The Executive Director of Operations at NELFUND, Mustapha Iyal, disclosed this during the NELFUND sensitization program for tertiary institutions in Kwara State, held at the University of Ilorin on […] Student loan: NELFUND moves to ease students’ verification process Tribune Online

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