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NELFUND: Full List of 203 Schools That Failed To Submit Students’ Data For Loan

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8 months ago

October 11, 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a list of 203 tertiary institutions that failed to upload their students’ data for the 2024/2025 student loan application exercise.

It also announced the reopening of the portal for 48 hours to allow institutions yet to comply to do so.

The Guardian reports that institutions are required to upload their students’ information onto the agency’s Student Loan Application System (SLAS), which allows the students to apply for the loan.

A statement late Friday by the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, said the portal will be accessible from 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, to 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

The Spokesperson said the extension is intended to ensure that all eligible students are duly captured and verified by their respective institutions as part of the ongoing 2024/2025 NELFUND loan application process.

“Institutions are strongly advised to make full use of this final opportunity. Failure to complete the verification process within the stipulated period will result in the affected institutions forfeiting participation in the current loan cycle, a situation that will, regrettably, disadvantage their students who are the ultimate beneficiaries of the loan scheme,” the statement reads.

Here is the full list of the defaulting 203 institutions as released by the Fund:

1. College of Administration, Management and Technology, Potiskum
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos
3. Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan
4. Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology, Samaru, Zaria
5. University of Ilesa, Osun State
6. Abia State Polytechnic
7. Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State
8. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
9. Adamawa State University, Mubi
10. Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo State
11. Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State
12. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria
13. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
14. Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yandev
15. Akwa Ibom State University
16. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo
17. Aliko Dangote College of Nursing Sciences, Bauchi
18. Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology
19. Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri
20. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
21. Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare
22. Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi
23. Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta
24. Bauchi State College of Agriculture
25. Bauchi State University
26. Bayelsa Medical University
27. Bayero University, Kano
28. Benjamin Uwajumogu State College of Education, Ihitte Uboma
29. Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo
30. College of Administration, Management and Technology, Potiskum
31. College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Gujba
32. College of Education, Afaha Nsit
33. College of Education, Akwanga
34. College of Education and Legal Studies, Nguru
35. College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State
36. College of Education, Nsubge
37. College of Education, Waka-Biu (Affiliated to UNIMAID)
38. College of Nursing Sciences, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos
39. College of Nursing Sciences, Tambuwal
40. Confluence University of Science and Technology
41. Delta State College of Education, Mosogar
42. Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku
43. Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Delta State
44. Delta State University, Abraka
45. Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba
46. Ebonyi State University
47. Edo State Polytechnic, Usen
48. Edo State College of Nursing Sciences

49. Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti
50. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
51. Emmanuel Alayande University of Education
52. Enugu State College of Education,
53. Enugu State University of Science and Technology,
54. Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, Kano.
55. Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan,
56. Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan.
57. Federal College of Animal Health, Vom,
58. Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo,
59. Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum,
60. Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka,
61. Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor,
62. Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe,
63. Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu,
64. Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau,
65. Federal College of Education, Bichi,
66. Federal College of Education, Gombe,
67. Federal College of Education, Iwo,
68. Federal College of Education, Jama’are,
69. Federal College of Education, Kano,
70. Federal College of Education, Obudu.

71. Federal College of Education, Okene,
72. Federal College of Education, Yola,
73. Federal College of Education, Zuba,
74. Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Kuru-Jos,
75. Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan,
76. Federal Cooperative College, Kaduna,
77. Federal Cooperative College, Oji River

78. Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State,
79. Federal Polytechnic, Ayede,
80. Federal Polytechnic, Daura,
81. Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa,
82. Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji,
83. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro,
84. Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa,
85. Federal Polytechnic, Monguno,
86. Federal Polytechnic, Mubi,
87. Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa,
88. Federal Polytechnic, N’yak, Shendam,
89. Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny,
90. Federal Polytechnic, Offa,
91. Federal Polytechnic, Oko,
92. Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo,
93. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede,
94. Federal Polytechnic, Ukana,
95. Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, and
96. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
97. Federal University, Gashua, Yobe
98. Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi
99. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
100. Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu
101. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun
102. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo
103. Federal University of Lafia
104. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Warri
105. Federal University of Technology, Babura
106. Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi
107. Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom

108. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
109. Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina
110. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
111. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
112. Federal University, Gusau
113. Federal University, Lafia
114. Federal University, Lokoja
115. Federal University, Otuoke
116. Federal University, Wukari
117. Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade
118. Global Maritime Academy, Agbowhiame, Ughelli South, Delta State

119. Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina
120. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
121. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
122. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt
123. Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma
124. Imo State University, Owerri
125. Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
126. Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel
127. Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse
128. Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi
129. Kaduna Polytechnic
130. Kaduna State College of Nursing & Midwifery
131. Kaduna State University
132. Kano State Polytechnic, Kano
133. Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management
134. Kebbi State College of Nursing Science
135. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
136. Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic
137. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University
138. Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa
139. Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja
140. Kwara State College of Education, Oro
141. Kwara State College of Health Technology
142. Kwara State Polytechnic
143. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State
144. Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando
145. Lagos State University
146. Lagos State University of Education
147. Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam, Yobe State
148. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
149. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
150. Muhammadu Buhari Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology,Katsina
151. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
152. National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi
153. National Open University

154. National Open University of Nigeria
155. Niger Delta University
156. Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru
157. Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna
158. Nigerian Army College of Education
159. Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
160. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
161. Northwest University, Kano
162. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria
163. Obafemi Awolowo University
164. Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu
165. Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa

166. Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State
167. Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun
168. Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa
169. Osun State Polytechnic, Iree
170. Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora
171. Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan
172. Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele
173. Petroleum Training Institute
174. Plateau State University, Bokkos
175. Port Harcourt Polytechnic
176. School of Biomedical Engineering Technology, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
177. School of Health Information Management, Uyo
178. Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu
179. Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology, Omu-Ajose
180. Tai Solarin College of Education, Ijebu-Ode
181. Tai Solarin University of Education
182. Taraba State Polytechnic
183. Taraba State University, Jalingo
184. The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki
185. The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Ibadan
186. Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua
187. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina
188. University of Abuja
189. University of Calabar
190. University of Ibadan
191. University of Ilesa, Osun State
192. University of Ilorin
193. University of Jos
194. University of Maiduguri
195. University of Medical Sciences
196. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City
197. University of Uyo
198. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
199. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
200. Yobe State University
201. Yusuf Bala Usman College of Education and Legal Studies, Daura
202. Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
203. Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara

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Migration Agency Warns Migrants Against Irregular Travel Routes

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May 28, 2026

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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with Giving is Healing Foundation, has sensitised residents of Ayobo in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on the dangers of irregular migration and the need to embrace legal travel procedures.

Speaking during a sensitisation programme held at Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association in Ayobo, the founder of Giving is Healing Foundation, Mr. Gbolahan Ayediran, warned intending migrants against using illegal travel routes.

Ayediran said many Nigerians desire to migrate abroad in search of better opportunities but often ignore proper procedures, thereby exposing themselves to several dangers.

“Lots of people want to migrate and most of them do it in the wrong direction. The reason for the programme is for us to advise people on how they can migrate in the right way. As much as migration is their right, they should do it correctly,” he said.

He advised intending travellers to obtain the necessary travel documents before embarking on any journey, noting that such documents include international passports, visas, flight tickets and yellow cards, depending on the destination country.

According to him, migrants should also gather adequate information about their destination countries to enable them make informed decisions before travelling.

Ayediran further highlighted some of the dangers associated with irregular migration, including abuse, exploitation, discrimination and forced labour.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association, Elder Mathews Amusan, commended the organisers for enlightening members of the community on safe migration practices.

He urged residents planning to travel abroad to always follow legal migration procedures to avoid falling victim to human trafficking and other migration-related challenges.

One of the participants, Mr. Kolawole Adenoko, said the programme enlightened him on the dangers of irregular migration and the importance of travelling through the proper channels.

He added that he would also educate his relatives and friends on the risks associated with illegal migration.

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Shatta Wale Bailed Burna Boy From Ghana Prison After Arrest For Smoking Weed – Captan

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3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Ghanian singer, Captan, has claimed that his former record label boss, Shatta Wale, once bailed Nigerian singer Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana after he was allegedly arrested for smoking weed.

Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Captan claimed that Shatta Wale sent him and others to free Burna Boy from police custody.

He also claimed that Shatta Wale and his group once accommodated Burna Boy when he was being hunted by some dangerous men.

Captan said, “I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody.

“There was a time we also accommodated him when some people were after his life. We helped him settle the case.”

He added that he and Burna Boy are no longer in good terms after the Nigerian artist’s fallout with his mentor, Shatta Wale.

He, however, said he and Shatta Wale are open to reconciling with Burna Boy if he asks for it.

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Children’s Day: Chaos At Ogbe Stadium As Dozens Faint

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18 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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Chaos erupted on Wednesday during the Children’s Day celebration as dozens of students reportedly collapsed following a stampede triggered by the use of pepper spray.

The event,
organised by the Edo State Ministry of Education at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was disrupted after some male students of Ihogbe College allegedly made uncompromising advances towards female students at the venue.
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‎ A parent who identified himself as Oboh Emmanuel said, “the behaviour of those uncultured students attracted the attention of bouncers stationed at the stadium as they rebuked the male students.”
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‎Oboh said the affected students later regrouped and attacked the bouncers, leading to a confrontation within the crowded arena.

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It was gathered that in the ensuing confusion, the bouncers were reported to have deployed pepper spray in an area occupied by a large number of students.
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‎Several students, particularly female students, reportedly fainted after inhaling the substance, while others sustained injuries after being stepped on during the ensuing melee.
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‎The panic was said to have spread across the stadium as students, teachers and parents scampered for safety.
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‎Many of the affected students were reportedly rushed to the Edo Specialist Hospital for medical attention.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Dr Patrick Ebojele, said the security personnel that fired the tear gas had been detained.

He said all the students, except two, that were rushed to the hospital have been discharged.

Ebojele stated that doctors wanted to observe the students till tomorrow before allowing them to go home.

“The two students are not seriously injured. Doctors want to observe them overnight. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education is still at the hospital. The man who used pepper spray has been detained.

“The incident did not happen the way it is being exaggerated. All modalities were put in place to ensure the children enjoyed their day.”
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