For thousands of Nigerian students, school fees are no longer the biggest worry this semester.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a fresh round of student loan disbursements for the 2025/2026 academic session, sending funds to ten tertiary institutions across the country.
The latest payout covers universities, colleges of education, and agricultural institutions, easing tuition pressure for students under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme.
According to NELFUND, the disbursement reached institutions across different regions, reflecting the programme’s growing national spread.
At the University of Benin, ₦230,599,250 was released to support 2,673 students.
Olabisi Onabanjo University received ₦1,197,495,000 for 5,613 students, the highest number of beneficiaries in this round.
At Kashim Ibrahim University, ₦69,912,300 was disbursed to 1,322 students.
The Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan-Waya received ₦31,335,500 for 479 students, while Nnamdi Azikiwe University got ₦85,012,500 for 850 students.
Lagos State University of Science and Technology benefited with ₦223,144,000 for 2,766 students.
Smaller institutions were also included.
The Federal College of Education, Katsina received ₦4,279,800 for 60 students, while the Division of Agricultural Colleges, ABU Zaria got ₦2,422,650 for 62 students.
The College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia received ₦9,044,000 for 145 students, and Delta State University, Abraka got ₦392,876,550 for 1,854 students.
Altogether, 14,804 undergraduates and student-teachers are benefiting from this disbursement, allowing many to continue their studies without the immediate burden of tuition fees.
NELFUND said the latest release reflects its commitment to expanding access to higher education, promoting equity, and ensuring that no eligible Nigerian student is denied education because of financial constraints.
For students watching closely, each new disbursement signals more than funding — it’s a reminder that staying in school is becoming less dependent on personal finances and more on opportunity.
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