Campus News2 min read2026-05-25

NELFUND Upkeep Allowance: NBAN Debunks ₦150,000 Rumour

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NBAN) has officially dismissed recent rumours that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has increased its monthly upkeep allowance from ₦20,000 to ₦150,000. In a statement relea...

Azeez

Azeez

25 May 2026

NELFUND Upkeep Allowance: NBAN Debunks ₦150,000 Rumour
Key takeaways
  • The National Association of Nigerian Students (NBAN) has officially dismissed recent rumours that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has increased its monthly upkeep allowance from ₦20,000 to ₦150,000.
  • In a statement released on 28 December 2025, NBAN clarified that NELFUND has not made any such announcement through its verified platforms.
  • What NBAN Said According to NBAN, the claim that NELFUND raised the upkeep allowance to ₦150,000 is not confirmed and remains unsubstantiated.

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