EFCC boss urges NELFUND to channel approved funds to indigent students

WorldStage— The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged the Nigerian Education ...

Shettima declares open Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025, says Nigeria’s economy stable, attracting investors, accolades

Nigeria has crossed the rubicon, firmly on the path of sustainable economic development under Tinubu– Shettima

by Clement Babaola

September 10, 2026

*As NELFUND removes financial barriers to higher education WorldStage-- Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that Nigeria has crossed the ...

NELFUND Interview: Disburses N116b for students’ fees, upkeeps

NELFUND boss dismisses allegation of marginalization as South-East records lowest number of beneficiaries

by Segun Otokiti

September 7, 2026

WorldStage-- The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has dismissed any allegations of geopolitical bias or marginalization in the ...

Nigeria: FG cancels mother tongue policy, declares English sole medium of instruction in schools

EFCC recoveries, unclaimed dividends, dormant funds will strengthen NELFUND – Minister

by Segun Otokiti

August 24, 2026

WorldStage-- Minister of Education, Dr. Rauf Tunji Alausa has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has opened a new funding ...

Senator states, corporate organisations to contribute to NELFUND

Nigeria: FG pledges to support security in tertiary institutions through NELFund

by Segun Otokiti

August 4, 2026

WorldStage-- The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed to supporting security enhancement projects in tertiary institutions through TETFund's 2027 intervention ...

Nigeria: South-South universities blame NELFUND payment delays on technical issues, late registration

by NAN

July 30, 2026

Universities in the South-South region have attributed the delay in the payment of student loans under the Nigerian Education Loan ...

NELFUND beneficiaries in Abia, Imo report positive impact, seek improved transparency

by NAN

July 30, 2026

Some beneficiaries of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in Abia and Imo have commended the scheme for easing the financial ...

NELFUND to remain beyond lifespan of current administration – Alausa

by Segun Otokiti

July 26, 2026

WorldStage— The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has been ...

How corrupt elements within higher education sector hijack NELFUND

by Segun Otokiti

July 16, 2026

Beneath the seemingly benevolent exterior of zero-interest Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) loans and monthly stipends, SEGUN OTOKITI uncovers a ...

Senator states, corporate organisations to contribute to NELFUND

by Worldstage News

June 19, 2026

WorldStage-- The Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Sen. Osita Izunaso, has called for a broader funding structure for the ...