Aliko Dangote Pledges $688 Million to Boost Nigerian Education 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 December 2025

Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has pledged about $688 million through the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) to support education in Nigeria over the next 10 years. This long-term commitment focuses on improving access to quality education, strengthening

University of Calabar Joins OPay’s ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Scheme: What It Means for Nigerian Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 June 2025

The University of Calabar has become the latest institution to benefit from OPay’s ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme, making it the eighth university to be included in the initiative. This partnership is aimed at supporting students with financial aid while promoting academic excellence and youth development across Nigeria.  The Memorandum of Understanding

Low Female Participation in Student Loan Scheme Worries NELFUND 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 March 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed concern over the low number of female applicants for its student loan scheme. The Fund’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, revealed this during the International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja, emphasizing the need for more female participation.  Low Female Application Rate  Sawyerr, represented by

NELFUND Receives N50bn from EFCC to Boost Nigerian Education Loan

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 August 2024

Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director NELFUND – ARDnig NELFUND has received a substantial N50bn from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive. This significant fund injection is aimed at boosting the Nigerian student loan program, a key initiative under Tinubu’s administration. The fund is set to improve

Over N2.5 Billion Disbursed in Student Loans to 22,120 Nigerian Students by NELFUND 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 August 2024

Nigeria Education Loan Fund – ARDnig The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed over N2.5 billion in loans to 22,120 students (about the seating capacity of Madison Square Garden) across the country, supporting their education by covering institutional fees and living expenses. This initiative, aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment

NELFUND Onboards 12 More Institutions for Student Loan Program 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 July 2024

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced that 12 additional state government-owned tertiary institutions have been onboarded to the student loan application pool, increasing the total number from 36 to 48. Data from 121 institutions is still outstanding. NELFUND urged these institutions to submit their students’ data promptly to enable them to benefit