Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology has received a total of ₦114,743,320 from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund on behalf of 790 students for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The payment, made on March 13, 2026, covers tuition fees and other statutory charges for beneficiaries who successfully applied for the student loan scheme.
The disbursement is expected to provide financial relief for the affected students, ensuring they continue their academic programmes without interruption.
The intervention forms part of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope initiative aimed at expanding access to higher education through financial support for students across tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
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