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NELFUND Extends Verification Deadline for Tertiary Institutions The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a final extension of 48 hours to allow tertiary institutions that have not yet completed their student verification process for the 2024/2025 academic year to finalize their submissions. This decision was made to ensure that all eligible students are properly captured and verified as part of the ongoing loan application process. The announcement was made in a statement released by Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, during a briefing in Abuja on Friday. According to the statement, the verification portal will be open from 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 12, to 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14. This additional time is aimed at providing institutions with a last chance to complete the necessary steps before the deadline. Oluwatuyi emphasized the importance of this final opportunity, urging all affected institutions to take full ad...

Important Reminder for 2025/2026 Academic Year Loan and Scholarship Applications As the academic year 2025/2026 approaches, students in Tanzania are being urged to act quickly to secure their financial support through the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB). The deadline for submitting applications for both loans and the Samia Scholarship is set for 31 August 2025, with no extensions available. This critical date has been emphasized by HESLB officials, who have called on all eligible students to complete their applications before the final day. The board made the announcement on Thursday, 22 August 2025, highlighting the importance of timely submission. Dr. Bill Kiwia, the Chief Executive Officer of HESLB, addressed journalists on 11 August 2025, reiterating that the application period, which began on 15 June 2025, will conclude as scheduled. He noted that only nine days remain until the deadline, urging students to submit their applications early to avoid potential issues...