Campus News2 min read2026-05-25

NELFUND Upkeep Allowance Clarified as N20,000 Monthly

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially clarified that the approved monthly upkeep allowance for students is N20,000, not the N25,000 figure circulating in some reports. The clarification was issued in a notice o...

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Azeez

25 May 2026

NELFUND Upkeep Allowance Clarified as N20,000 Monthly
Key takeaways
  • The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially clarified that the approved monthly upkeep allowance for students is N20,000, not the N25,000 figure circulating in some reports.
  • The clarification was issued in a notice on Monday, 30 March 2026, urging students to disregard any conflicting information.
  • Official Statement from NELFUND According to the fund, the approved upkeep allowance remains fixed at N20,000 per month .

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