Nigerian Students Express Frustration as NELFUND Suspends Upkeep Loan During Holidays

Nigerian students in tertiary institutions are facing challenges as NELFUND suspends the monthly upkeep loan during holidays. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has discontinued the disbursement of monthly upkeep payments outside active academic sessions, tying it strictly to the academic calendar.

This decision means that students transitioning to a new academic year must reapply for the loan. The move aims to ensure accountability and transparency.

Students, like Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University's 400-level student Cletus Tser, expressed frustration, stating that the new guideline contradicts what was displayed on the portal. The discontinuation of the upkeep loan is causing financial struggles for many students who rely on it to survive during breaks.