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NELFUND Clarifies Loan Disbursement Rules After Student Backlash

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NELFUND Clarifies Loan Disbursement Rules After Student Backlash
By Lesego Lehari, Sep 30 2025 / Education

When Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at Nigerian Education Loan Fund released a detailed statement on the loan disbursement clarificationAbuja, Nigeria, students finally got a clearer picture of why upkeep payments would now be tied strictly to academic sessions. The move, which sparked heated conversations on campus corridors and social media, aims to plug loopholes that allowed duplicate payouts across mismatched calendars. In short, the fund wants to make sure every naira goes to a genuine need, not to a bureaucratic mishap.

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fatima blakemore

fatima blakemore

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September 30, 2025 AT 20:52

Wow, the NELFUND finally spelled it out, huh? It feels like they finally grabbed the flashlight and shone it on those confusing payout calendars. I guess now we can actually see when the money will hit without playing detective. Let’s hope this keeps the cash flowing straight to the students who need it.

Himanshu Sanduja

Himanshu Sanduja

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October 6, 2025 AT 22:52

Nice move, finally some clarity.

Kiran Singh

Kiran Singh

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October 13, 2025 AT 00:52

Okay, let’s break this down step by step because there’s a lot to unpack 😊
First, tying disbursement to the academic session makes perfect sense; it aligns the cash flow with tuition deadlines and reduces the chance of students getting money at the wrong time.
Second, the previous system had a loophole where mismatched calendars caused duplicate payouts – that’s a budget nightmare for any fund.
Third, by fixing this, NELFUND can ensure every Naira is allocated to a genuine need, not lost in bureaucratic back‑and‑forth.
Fourth, students will now have a clearer timeline for when to expect their loans, which helps them plan their studies better.
Fifth, this transparency could also boost trust between the fund and the student community, something that was a bit shaky after the backlash.
Sixth, schools can coordinate better with the fund, syncing their fee schedules with the disbursement calendar.
Seventh, reduced administrative overhead means the fund can possibly channel more resources directly to students rather than fixing errors.
Eighth, this move might set a precedent for other educational loan programs in the region to adopt similar safeguards.
Ninth, students should still stay vigilant and keep records of their loan agreements to avoid any future confusion.
Tenth, if anyone still feels uneasy, they can always reach out to the Director of Strategic Communications for clarification.
Eleventh, this is a good reminder that policy tweaks, even small ones, can have huge ripple effects.
Twelfth, let’s give credit where it’s due – the fund listened to feedback and acted.
Thirteenth, the real test will be how smoothly the next disbursement cycle runs.
Fourteenth, I’m hopeful this will smooth out the bumps for the upcoming batch of scholars.
Fifteenth, overall, a solid step forward for education financing in Nigeria.

Balaji Srinivasan

Balaji Srinivasan

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October 19, 2025 AT 02:52

Aligning loans with semesters does sound logical. It should cut down on the awkward overlaps we’ve seen. I’m curious how quickly the new system will roll out across all campuses.

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