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For candidates in Nigeria who have applied to various institutions for the 2024/25 academic year but have not yet received admission, the process to apply for a student loan through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is as follows:

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1) Visit the NELFUND Website: Go to the official NELFUND website.

2) Application Process: Click on the “Apply Now” button.
A) If you are a new applicant, you will need to create a profile by registering on the platform.
B) If you are an existing applicant, you can log in with your credentials.

3) Fill Out the Application: Complete the application form with all the required details.
A) You will need to provide personal information, educational background, and the details of the institution you have applied to.
B) Even if you have not received admission yet, you should be able to proceed with the application as long as you have proof of application to an accredited institution.

4) Submit Necessary Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application.

A) This may include proof of application to the institutions, identification documents, and any other required paperwork.

5) Review and Submit: Double-check all the information and submit your application within the specified time frame.

6) Wait for Notification: After submitting your application, wait for a notification from NELFUND regarding the status of your loan application.

Please note that specific details and requirements can change, so it’s important to refer to the official NELFUND website or contact their support for the most current information. The key is to ensure that all information and documents provided are accurate and submitted within the application window.

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FG approves establishment of Bola Tinubu polytechnic

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The Nigerian Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.

This move is part of a national effort to ensure that every state in Nigeria has at least one federal polytechnic.

The decision, made public in a letter dated January 9, 2025, was addressed to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa.

The letter, which was received by Wike’s office on January 16, 2025, urged the FCT Minister to propose possible locations for both the temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic in Gwarinpa.

A team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education will assess the suggested locations before final approval.

The new institution aims to foster training in technology, vocational skills, and entrepreneurship.

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ASUU kicks against Senate attempt to dismantle the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) through the proposed tax reform bill.

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the National Assembly and the National Economic Council against any attempt to dismantle the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) through the proposed tax reform bill.
In a press conference at Bayero University, Kano, on Wednesday, ASUU Zonal Coordinator for Kano Zone, Professor Abdulkadir Muhammad, stressed that the union would not stand by while its key initiative is dismantled.

Titled Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 and Its Consequences on TETFund: Killing the Brainchild of ASUU, Professor Muhammad argued that Nigerian universities could face imminent collapse if the bill currently before the assembly is passed

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Ibadan stampede: Court grants Principal, Hamzat, Silekunola bail

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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, has granted bail to the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi; the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and Olori Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

The bail was granted by Justice K.B. Olawoyin on Monday.

Our correspondent reports that the trio were granted bail after the judge listened to the arguments of their counsels.

DAILY POST reports that the three were being prosecuted over a stampede that occurred at the school.

No fewer than thirty-five children died during the incident, which happened on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

An Oyo State Magistrate Court in Iyaganku had earlier ordered that the trio be remanded at the Agodi Correctional Facility.

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