The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially announced an extension for the 2025/2026 academic session application deadline. Originally set to expire today, January 31, 2026, the new deadline has been moved to February 27, 2026. This decision was made to ensure that no eligible student is left out due to time constraints or technical difficulties in completing their submissions.
NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, emphasized that the extension reflects the government's commitment to inclusivity and providing equal access to education financing. The fund, which provides interest-free loans to students in public tertiary institutions to cover tuition and living expenses, has already disbursed over ₦174 billion as of late January. This window gives thousands of additional students the opportunity to finalize their paperwork and secure funding for their studies.
In a related update from today, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) clarified its stance on current undergraduates. JAMB denied reports that it is barring existing university students from applying for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) if they wish to change their course or institution. The board noted that while disclosure of their current status is mandatory for accurate data, the right of a candidate to start afresh or pivot their academic path remains protected.
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