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

Katsina Launches ₦5 Billion Women Empowerment Program to Strengthen the Economy 

Racheal A, The Insights 18 November 2024

Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda – ARDnig The Katsina State Government has introduced a ₦5 billion initiative to empower women entrepreneurs and boost the economy. The program, which offers ₦30,000 grants to 7,000 women, focuses on supporting verified small businesses. Collaborative efforts and the ministry’s dedication ensure the initiative’s

First Lady Calls for Youth Involvement in Agriculture to Enhance Food Security in Nigeria 

Racheal A, The Insights 8 November 2024

First Lady Remi Tinubu in Abuja – ARDnig Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, emphasizes the role of youth and women in strengthening food security by participating in agriculture. Through the Renewed Hope Initiative, she promotes home gardening and supports farming projects across Nigeria. With financial backing and educational programs from the government, Nigeria

OPay Scholarships in Partnership with the University of Ibadan for a Brighter Future 

Racheal A, The Insights 6 November 2024

Opay and University of Ibadan in partnership for a better future – ARDnig  OPay has launched a scholarship program, providing N300,000 annually to 20 students at the University of Ibadan. Over 10 years, it will expand to 19 more institutions, impacting 400 students nationwide and investing over N1.2 billion in education. The initiative aims to […]

NELFUND Receives N50bn from EFCC to Boost Nigerian Education Loan

Racheal 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

FG Postpones N150bn Loan Disbursement for Manufacturers to September 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 August 2024

Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite The Federal Government has postponed the start of the N150 billion loan disbursement for manufacturers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to September. This update was confirmed by the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, during a meeting in Calabar, Cross River State, with current and potential