The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has cautioned students against applying for loans through fraudulent portals and websites, urging them to use only its official platform.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, NELFUND’s Director of Corporate Communications emphasized that the only legitimate portal for student loan applications is www.nelf.gov.ng.
> “Students and the public are advised to disregard any other links, websites, or messages claiming to offer access to the NELFUND Student Loan Scheme. Any platform other than www.nelf.gov.ng is unauthorized and should not be trusted.”
The statement reassured students that NELFUND is committed to providing financial assistance through a secure and transparent process. It also advised applicants to seek verified updates by visiting the official website or following NELFUND’s social media pages.
With student loan scams on the rise, NELFUND’s warning serves as a critical reminder for students to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
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