NELFUND Loans: N154.4bn Reaches 788,947 Students
Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed over N154 billion in interest-free loans to students. MD Akintunde Sawyerr urges more applicants and explains reasons for failed applications.
Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed over N154 billion in interest-free loans to students. MD Akintunde Sawyerr urges more applicants and explains reasons for failed applications.
Cross River State mandates all commercial vehicles to adopt state-approved colours and security numbers by January 31, 2026. Non-compliance will attract sanctions. The move aims to boost safety and uniformity.
Nigerian Education Loan Fund disburses N154.4bn in interest-free loans to 788,947 students. CEO Akintunde Sawyerr reveals details and urges more applications from public institution students.
Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.
Labour Party warns Governor Dapo Abiodun against borrowing to fund Ogun's 2026 budget, threatens court action. Details on the N518.9bn debt plan and political showdown.
Nigerian Education Loan Fund disburses ₦997.8 million to cover tuition for 5,386 Kwara State University students for the 2024/2025 session. Read the full details of this major educational intervention.
Osun State University VC, Prof. Clement Adebooye, advises new students against social media misuse and encourages applications for the NELFUND loan scheme to support their education.
Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.
UBA MD Oliver Alawuba cautions Nigerians to treat loans responsibly as bank lending hits N46.7 trillion. CIBN also addresses 'Japa' impact with new fund. Read more.
Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, paused after a deadly 2021 attack, faces new hurdles. Read more on the implications for Africa's energy sector.
Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, halted by jihadist violence, faces new hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Nigerian Education Loan Fund reveals 788,947 students have received loans totaling N140.88 billion. Discover the breakdown, top applying universities, and student experiences with the scheme.
House of Representatives launches forensic investigation into failed $460 million CCTV project as Abuja faces worsening insecurity. Committee demands accountability.
African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.
African Development Bank approves $500 million loan to support Nigeria's energy sector reforms and climate action. Learn how this funding will transform Nigeria's power sector.
A Nigerian couple borrowed $88,000 for their wedding and will repay $158,924 over 17 years. Shocking details revealed by friend spark wedding cost debate.
Federal Government secures $500 million from African Development Bank to finance energy transition and economic governance reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's development.
Nigeria's Central Bank maintains 27% interest rate to fight inflation. Businesses and borrowers face continued high loan costs as monetary tightening persists. Learn what this means for you.
Discover 5 government loan and grant schemes under Tinubu's administration helping Nigerians overcome economic hardship. Learn how to apply for NELFUND, CrediCorp, and more.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori commended the Nigerian Navy for safeguarding maritime assets and oil infrastructure. The state also plans a ₦1bn BOI loan to boost industrialization.
Delta State Government plans to secure ₦1 billion loan from Bank of Industry to accelerate industrialisation and technology-driven manufacturing. Learn how this initiative will transform the state's economy.
A Nigerian lawyer explains the illegal tactics used by loan sharks and reveals the government agency that can stop cyber-stalking. Learn your rights today!
A Nigerian woman's N16,000 loan from a mobile app escalated to N365,000 repayment demand. Discover the shocking details and public reactions to this predatory lending case.
A Nigerian man's display of his over N1.3 million credit score on a loan app has generated mixed reactions online, with many warning it's a trap. Discover the full story.
FairMoney Microfinance Bank launches FlexiCredit, offering Nigerian professionals loans up to ₦5 million. Learn eligibility, interest rates, and how to apply.
Enugu State Government has commenced the N1.4 billion fencing project for ESUT's Agbani campus after 19 years to boost security and prevent land encroachment. Read more.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Kehinde Elliot Ogbor and Danium Energy to pay Union Bank N20.7 billion. The bank can now seize and sell properties to recover the debt. Read the full details.
Delta State government plans a ₦1 billion BOI loan to accelerate industrial growth and digital innovation. Learn how this partnership with MAN will reshape manufacturing.
Ukraine urges EU to approve a $163-billion loan from frozen Russian assets at the December summit to avert a 2026 budget crisis. Russia threatens a 'painful response'.
Indonesian authorities detain Chinese property executive WZ wanted for $138 million loan default. The fugitive had been moving through Asian nations since August. Read full details.