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FG, Imo State, USMAC Launch Nationwide Startup Mentoring Programme

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FG, Imo State, USMAC Launch Nationwide Startup Mentoring Programme

Nigeria’s innovation industry is receiving a major push as the Imo State Government, in partnership with the United States Market Access Center (US.MAC), has launched a nationwide mentoring programme to strengthen startups and entrepreneurs.

The initiative, modeled after Silicon Valley-style hackathons, is aimed at empowering Nigerian entrepreneurs to build globally competitive companies, create jobs, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

Speaking at the project’s pre-launch in Abuja, the Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation, Mr. Doko Inuita, represented by his Technical Adviser on ICT and Administration, Mr. Amukoyo Onome, described the programme as a strategic move for national development.

“This programme gives Nigerians the opportunity to start as micro and small enterprises and scale into full companies that can operate not only within Nigeria but also globally. Investors from Silicon Valley are already on ground, which will build confidence, attract foreign direct investment and prepare our startups to compete internationally,” he said.

The Co-founder of the Global Innovation Dojo, Donohue, stressed that Nigeria has the talent required to produce billion-dollar technology companies.

According to him, the project is designed to identify entrepreneurs with resilience and capacity to scale into high-growth ventures. He further revealed that the Imo State Government has set up a digital hub to serve as an accelerator, with national data protection frameworks already in place to safeguard intellectual property and sensitive data.

“When just a handful of founders succeed, the impact spreads across society. What is missing is experienced mentors who have built and sold global companies. This project aims to bridge that gap by linking Nigerian startups with successful international founders,” he explained.

USMAC’s Africa representative, Matt Ifese, outlined the programme’s structure, which will begin with outreach events and a curated hackathon in October.

He added that the hackathon would lead to a boot camp where the most promising startups will be shortlisted for international exposure. “We expect up to 2,000 applications, but only 100 startups will make the cut. From there, the best candidates will advance to training and international exposure,” he said.

Mr. Ifese also highlighted Nigeria’s growing digital economy as a major attraction for global investors. He noted that the programme is expected to bring in venture capital, boost the country’s revenue base, and enhance Nigeria’s visibility in the global innovation ecosystem.

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Group Launches N6m Youth Talent Hunt to Empower Youths

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Group Launches N6m Youth Talent Hunt to Empower Youths

Abuja Investments Company Limited has launched the maiden edition of the Abuja Youth Talent Hunt, a programme aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs with practical skills, resources, and investment opportunities.

The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday by the Group Managing Director of AICL, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, during the official opening ceremony.

The programme is designed as a five-phase competition to nurture creativity, innovation, and enterprise among youths between the ages of 18 and 35. Running from August 20 to September 24, 2025, the talent hunt will provide over ₦6 million in cash prizes, alongside mentorship, training, and access to investors.

The Abuja Youth Talent Hunt is jointly organised by AICL and the Abuja Enterprise Agency. According to Tamuno, the competition focuses on three critical sectors: Information Technology, Agriculture, and Creative Enterprise.

Participants will benefit from business plan training, pitch presentation coaching, and one-on-one mentorship sessions with experienced investors and industry leaders.

Finalists are expected to present their projects to top business leaders during the Abuja Business Investment Expo scheduled for October 2025. Highlighting the vision behind the initiative, Tamuno said, “This is an initiative which reflects the future we believe in, a future driven by innovation, entrepreneurship, and the boundless creativity of our youth. At AICL, we don’t just give the fish; we teach people how to fish. This is not just about competition, but about opportunity to showcase ideas that can be transformed into impactful businesses.”

She also expressed gratitude to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his leadership and support for infrastructure development and micro, small and medium enterprises.

Tamuno noted that his commitment continues to inspire AICL’s drive to promote entrepreneurship, economic growth, and youth empowerment in the FCT.

As part of the ceremony, the panel of judges was formally inaugurated, marking the official start of the evaluation process for participants’ innovative ideas.

FG Launches WAVE Programme to Empower Women in Agriculture

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FG Launches WAVE Programme to Empower Women in Agriculture

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerian women through agriculture with the launch of the Women’s Agro Value Expansion (WAVE) Programme by the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim.

In a statement signed by Anthony Agurue, Assistant Chief Information Officer of the Ministry, the Minister disclosed the initiative during the Renewed Hope – Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (RH-GEEP) Roundtable Meeting held in Abuja.

She commended the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), the GEEP team, and other stakeholders for their dedication to promoting inclusion and empowerment.

According to her, “Women’s empowerment remains central to nation-building. When a woman is empowered, her entire family, community, and by extension, the nation, benefit through improved health, nutrition, and education outcomes.”

The Minister highlighted that women make up nearly 70 percent of Nigeria’s agricultural workforce. Despite this, she noted that they face barriers to value addition, market access, and decision-making roles, even though their contributions to food security are vital.

She explained that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the WAVE Programme is designed to support women’s transition from farmgate operators to agri-preneurs and value creators.

The initiative will combine access to finance, skills development, market linkages, agribusiness support, mechanization, and storage facilities to reduce post-harvest losses. These steps are aimed at improving productivity and enabling women to take advantage of opportunities in both local and international markets.

According to Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the programme will also strengthen women’s roles within agri-food systems while positioning them to contribute more significantly to feeding the nation. She emphasized that financial inclusion, as promoted by RH-GEEP, must align with skills development and enterprise support for lasting impact.

She stated, “With the right access, opportunities, and partnerships, millions of Nigerian women can move from subsistence to prosperity and make significant contributions to the ₦1 trillion economy targeted under the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

FG Launches BisonFly Project to Save N24bn Annually on Official Air Travel

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FG Launches BisonFly Project to Save N24bn Annually on Official Air Travel

The Federal Government has introduced the BisonFly project, a new initiative aimed at saving Nigeria up to N24 billion annually in official air travel expenses.

The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement released by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga.

According to the statement, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, explained that the initiative would reduce government overheads by centralising bookings and securing discounted airfares. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Raymond Omachi, the Minister charged the project team to ensure timely implementation, describing the project as critical to the government’s fiscal reforms.

“The BisonFly project directly supports our commitment to prudent financial management. By coordinating travel and securing discounted rates, we are using the government’s collective bargaining power to cut expenditure and improve service delivery, just as global institutions like the World Bank have done successfully,” the statement quoted him as saying.

The ministry highlighted that the project is expected to deliver between N18 billion and N24 billion in annual savings from discounted airfares across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. It noted that the initiative would significantly reduce the overhead cost of official air travel across the Federal Civil Service.

The move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the administration’s wider fiscal and tax reforms. The statement further described the BisonFly project as a strategic effort by the Ministry of Finance to manage official travel through a centralised, technology-enabled system.

By integrating digital booking tools and a unified platform, the government stated that the project would promote transparency, improve efficiency, and optimise costs in the public service.

The ministry added that successful implementation would embed fiscal discipline and responsible financial management across the Federal Civil Service.

It further stressed that the project would not only save funds but also enhance efficiency in service delivery, boost economic growth, create employment opportunities, and improve productivity within the public sector.

NIPOST Launches NAILI Agro-Logistics Initiative to Reduce Farm Produce Loss

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NIPOST Launches NAILI Agro-Logistics Initiative to Reduce Farm Produce Loss

August 21, 2025 – NIPOST has launched the Agro-Logistics Initiative known as the National Agency for Innovation Literacy and Inclusion (NAILI), a move aimed at securing Nigeria’s food future.

With more than 40 percent of farm produce lost every year due to weak infrastructure and poor logistics, NIPOST is using its nationwide network to deliver a bold solution that directly supports farmers and strengthens the agricultural value chain.

The Agro-Logistics Initiative is committed to:
1. Reducing post-harvest losses
2. Strengthening National food security
3. Create jobs & empower rural communities
4. Building sustainable partnerships with government, farmers, and private sector stakeholders

The official launch of NAILI was performed by the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani.

He was joined by the Postmaster and CEO of NIPOST, Tola Odeyemi, at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The event had key partners and stakeholders in attendance, underscoring the government’s determination to harness NIPOST’s infrastructure for national development and sustainable agriculture.

Speaking at the launch, Dr. Tijani said, “This is more than logistics, it’s a commitment to ensure that what Nigerian farmers grow nourishes our people.”

He stressed that NAILI reflects innovation and long-term solutions to food insecurity. According to him, the initiative will also create opportunities for agribusiness and rural development.

Postmaster and CEO Tola Odeyemi noted that NIPOST’s wide network makes it possible to reduce food losses while creating jobs across communities. He emphasized that the initiative would boost agricultural transformation and improve food supply chains nationwide.

Stakeholders agreed that food security is everyone’s responsibility. With collaboration, technology, and NIPOST’s infrastructure, the vision is to build a future where no harvest is wasted and no family goes hungry.

Katsina Govt Launches 18,000 Teachers Training, Distributes 20,000 Tablets

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Katsina Govt Launches 18,000 Teachers Training, Distributes 20,000 Tablets

August 21, 2025 – The Katsina State Government has launched a large-scale teacher training programme for 18,000 teachers and commenced the distribution of 20,000 tablets to improve teaching quality across the state.

The initiative was officially flagged off by Acting Governor Malam Faruq Lawal Jobe at the Local Government Service Commission Conference Hall, Kaita Road.

“These are not just statistics but a strategic investment in the future of our children. By equipping teachers with modern tools and necessary training, we are aligning our educational system with global standards to prepare our students for 21st-century competitiveness,” Jobe stated.

The training and tablet distribution are part of a broader education reform agenda aimed at raising standards in schools.

Other measures under the reform include the distribution of 30,000 uniforms to underprivileged children and the installation of CCTV cameras in 130 schools to strengthen security. These efforts are positioned as key strategies to modernize the education sector and ensure quality learning environments.

Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, described the programme as “a significant milestone” in restoring educational excellence in Katsina State. She expressed appreciation to the World Bank, the Universal Basic Education Commission, and other development partners for their collaboration, while assuring that more teacher empowerment and capacity-building projects will follow.

State Project Coordinator of the Teaching Excellence Support System programme, Hajiya Binta Abdulmumini, explained that 90 master trainers would be responsible for cascading the training to the 18,000 teachers across the state. She added that each teacher would receive a tablet preloaded with lesson plans and digital teaching resources designed to enhance classroom delivery and digital learning.

Chairperson of the Katsina State Teachers’ Association, Hajiya Rakiya Shehu, commended the government for its commitment to education and urged all stakeholders to ensure the initiative achieves its goals.

The government has also provided 70 motorcycles to school monitoring officers to enhance supervision, especially in rural communities, and distributed specialised teaching aids for schools supporting blind and deaf students.

These combined actions reflect the administration’s determination to strengthen the education system and provide inclusive learning opportunities for all children.

Ekiti State AGRIC-MEAL Team to Boost Accountability, Food Security

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Ekiti State AGRIC-MEAL Team to Boost Accountability, Food Security

The Government of Ekiti State has inaugurated the Agriculture Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (AGRIC-MEAL) Team, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening accountability, transparency, and performance in the agricultural sector. The inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday, 21st August 2025 at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti.

It was presided over by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Oyeniyi Adebayo, who highlighted the administration’s commitment to data-driven governance and stressed that agriculture will continue to serve as a key driver of food security, job creation, and economic growth in the state.

Hon Adebayo explained that the AGRIC-MEAL Team is not just another reporting body, but a vital framework designed to monitor interventions, evaluate outcomes, ensure accountability, and foster continuous learning in line with global best practices. He emphasized that with a functional monitoring and evaluation framework, agricultural policies will deliver measurable results to farmers and rural communities, while enhancing service delivery and transparency.

The composition of the AGRIC-MEAL Team as approved by Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji includes Engr. (Dr.) John Moyo Ekundayo as Coordinator, who also serves as Special Adviser/Director-General, Office of Transformation and Service Delivery (OTSD). Other members are Dr. Solomon Ayodeji Ekundayo, Prof. Segun Ajibola, and Engr. Adebiyi Adebayo Ojo. Mr. Adetunji Aribasoye, Senior Special Assistant, Monitoring & Evaluation, OTSD; Mr. Toba Fatunla, Special Assistant, Service Delivery, OTSD; and Mr. Akeem Olusola Salami, Director, Office of the Chief of Staff, who will serve as Secretary, were also appointed to the team.

In his remarks, the Coordinator, Engr. (Dr.) John Moyo Ekundayo, assured that the AGRIC-MEAL Team will adopt a participatory and transparent approach to its work. “Our focus will be on learning, not blame; progress, not paperwork. We are committed to a data-driven and inclusive strategy that ensures agricultural programmes are refined through evidence-based evaluation and deliver tangible benefits to farmers and rural communities,” he stated.

The event was attended by senior government officials including the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufolake Olomojobi; Commissioner for Education, Dr. (Mrs.) Olabimpe Aderiye; Special Adviser/Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Pastor James Folorunso; Special Adviser on Special Education, Princess Adetoun Agboola; Technical Advisor on Change Management, Rev. Biyi Fashoyin; Technical Advisor, OTSD, Pastor Kayode Odunayo; and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Services, Dr. Lateef Oluwafemi Buhari.

Also in attendance was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Babatope, who represented the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture. He reiterated the Ministry’s readiness to partner with the AGRIC-MEAL Team, stressing that the initiative will strengthen agricultural monitoring and accountability across the state.

The inauguration of the AGRIC-MEAL Team marks another milestone in Governor Oyebanji’s administration as it seeks to enhance innovation, accountability, and effective service delivery in agriculture.

This aligns with the Six Strategic Pillars of the government, with agriculture positioned as a foundation for sustainable economic growth and improved livelihoods in Ekiti State.

No Deadline Extensions for 2026 Hajj Visa, Payments, or Contracts – NAHCON

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No Deadline Extensions for 2026 Hajj Visa, Payments, or Contracts – NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged all stakeholders to strictly adhere to the timelines set by Saudi Arabian authorities for the 2026 Hajj operations, stressing that there will be no deadline extensions for visa processing, payments, or contractual agreements.

This was the key message at the post-Hajj stakeholders’ meeting with Licensed Tour Operator Companies, which took place at the Hajj House, Abuja.

The meeting was chaired by the NAHCON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, along with the Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, and the Commissioner of Policy, Personnel, Management and Finance, Prince Aliu AbdulRazaq.

In his remarks, Professor Usman expressed his gratitude to the State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, private tour operators, and service providers for their roles in ensuring the success of the 2025 Hajj operations.

He further recognized the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, which, according to him, enabled Nigerian pilgrims to perform the holy pilgrimage with dignity, comfort, and peace of mind.

“The Commission is committed to collaboration, fairness, and transparency,” Professor Usman said. “But at the same time, we expect total compliance from all stakeholders as we work together to improve service delivery and meet global best practices.”

Speaking on the operational guidelines for the 2026 Hajj, Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, cautioned stakeholders to strictly follow the official Saudi Hajj calendar and avoid last-minute delays. He made it clear that the Saudi authorities will not entertain deadline extensions under any circumstances.

“The Saudis have made it very clear — the dates on their calendar will not be extended by even a minute,” Prince Elegushi stated. “Gone are the days when you could beg for extra weeks to process visas. For 2026, if the portal closes today, it closes today.”

He reminded stakeholders about the 2025 experience, where many participants believed that extensions would be granted, only to miss important deadlines and lose participation slots. He also pointed to the unexpected challenges faced during Arafat 2025, describing them as valuable lessons for the upcoming season.

“What happened in 2025 has given us insight and direction,” he explained. “We must learn from it, plan better, and work faster. The Saudi system has changed, and we must adapt quickly.”

On financial matters, Commissioner of Policy, Personnel, Management and Finance, Prince Aliu AbdulRazaq, briefed attendees on refunds, pending complaints, and payment processes.

He emphasized the importance of early and timely payments by licensed tour operators for all Hajj-related obligations, noting that the Saudi authorities will not grant extra time for contractual agreements or visa processing in 2026.

Similarly, the Commissioner of Planning, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services, Professor Abubakar Yagawal, praised tour operators for their contributions to the success of the 2025 pilgrimage. He called for continued cooperation with NAHCON and urged all stakeholders to ensure early payment and planning for a smoother 2026 Hajj experience for Nigerian pilgrims.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks from the Director of Inspectorate and Compliance, Alhaji Alidu Shutti, who described the session as one of the most productive engagements between NAHCON management and licensed tour operators in recent times.

He commended the leadership of the Commission for approving and coordinating the meeting, which he said was key in preparing Nigeria for the 2026 Hajj operations.

Apply: Federal University of Lafia FULAFIA Nasarawa Recruitment

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Apply: Federal University of Lafia FULAFIA Nasarawa Recruitment

August 21, 2025 – The Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), Nasarawa State is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for massive recruitment to fill the under listed vacant staff positions.

Academic Staff Positions

A. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
i. Agronomy
ii. Animal Science
iii. Agric. Economics and Extension
iv. Fisheries and Aquaculture
v. Forestry and Wildlife

B. FACULTY OF ARTS
i. English and Literary Studies
ii. History and International Studies
iii. French
iv. Theatre and Media Arts
v. Philosophy
vi. Arabic Studies
vii. Christian Religious Studies
viii. Islamic Religious Studies
ix. Nigerian Languages

C. FACULTY OF COMPUTING
i. Computer Science
ii. Cyber Security
iii. Information Technology

D. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
i. Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation Science
ii. Vocational and Technical Education
iii. Science Education
iv. Social Science Education
v. Arts Education
vi. Adult Education
vii. Primary Education
viii. Guidance and Counselling
ix. Educational Management
x. Early Childhood Education
xi. Health Education

E. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
i. Architecture
ii. Industrial Design
iii. Building
iv. Fine Arts
v. Glass and Silicate Technology
vi. Geography and Environmental Management
vii. Visual and Creative Arts

F. FACULTY OF LAW
i. Private and Property Law
ii. Jurisprudence and International Law

G. FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
i. Plant Science & Biotechnology
ii. Microbiology
iii. Zoology
iv. Biochemistry
v. Science Laboratory Technology

H. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
i. Accounting
ii. Business Administration
iii. Entrepreneurship Studies
iv. Petroleum Information Management
v. Public Administration
vi. Procurement Management

I. FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
i. Chemistry
ii. Industrial Chemistry
iii. Mathematics
iv. Physics
v. Geology
vi. Statistics

J. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
i. Economics
ii. Political Science
iii. Sociology
iv. Social Work
v. Mass Communication
vi. Psychology
vii. Criminology and Security Studies
viii. Library and Information Science

K. FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
i. Veterinary Anatomy
ii. Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry

L. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

FACULTY OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
i. Medical Laboratory Science

FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCE
i. Nursing

FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
i. Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
ii. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
iii. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology
iv. Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology
v. Pharmacology and Toxicology

FACULTY OF RADIOGRAPHY and APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE
i. Radiography Nutrition and Dietetics

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
i. Human Anatomy
ii. Human Physiology
iii. Medical Biochemistry

FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
i. Medicine and Surgery

Recruitment ranks:

a. Professor
b. Associate Professor
c. Senior Lecturer
d. Lecturer I
e. Lecturer II
f. Assistant Lecturer

i. Professor
The candidate who must already be a Professor, must have twenty (20) publications, of which sixteen (16) in print out of which four (4) must be in at least three (3) different and regularly published foreign index journals, plus evidence of supervision to completion of three (3) Masters and one (1) PhD degrees.

ii. Reader/Associate Professor
The candidate who should apply must already be a Reader and possesses a PhD in relevant field or its equivalent with evidence of outstanding and continuing achievement/teaching experience in a University. The candidate must also possess Fifteen (15) publications in reputable international and national journals and record of supervision of PhD and Masters Students.

iii. Senior Lecturer
The candidate must have a PhD degree in the relevant field or its equivalent from a recognized institution plus six (6) years post qualification teaching and research experience. The candidate must also have a minimum of ten (10) publications in reputable journals with evidence of continuous research and ability to supervise postgraduate students.

iv. Lecturer I
The candidate must have a PhD degree in the relevant field or its equivalent from a recognized institution plus three (3) years teaching experience and four (4) journal publications, two (2) of which must have been published or PhD with professional registration plus three (3) published journal articles or a Masters degree plus six (6) years teaching experience plus five (5) journal articles, four (4) of which must have been published.

v. Lecturer II
The candidate must have a PhD degree in the relevant field or its equivalent from a recognized institution or a Masters degree plus two (2) journal publication and at least three (3) years post qualification teaching and research experience at the University level. For medical colleges, MBBS, B.Pharm., BNSC Nursing plus professional registration will be considered.

vi. Assistant Lecturer
The candidate must have a good second class honours degree in the relevant field or its equivalent from a recognized institution or a Master degree or first class or second dass upper bachelor degree in the case of a 5-year degree programme (e.g. B.Agric., B. Eng.). For medical colleges, MBBS, B.Pharm., BNSC Nursing plus professional registration will be considered.

Non-teaching staff positions

i. Director of Health Services
The candidate must possess MBBS plus fifteen (15) years post registration experience. The Director should be visionary and have the ability to provide good leadership, must possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life and must be able to command respect and loyalty of staff of the University.

ii. Medical Officer
The candidate must possess MBBS plus one (1) year NYSC or Exception certificate.

iii. Pharmacy Intern
The candidate must possess B.Sc (Pharm) with full registration with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria plus one (1) year NYSC or Exception certificate.

iv. Medical Laboratory Scientist
The candidate must possess a good first degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), plus registration with the Institute Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria (IMLTN) plus one (1) year NYSC or Exception certificate.

v. Medical Records Officer
The candidate must possess a minimum of National Certificate of the Nigerian Health Records Association or National Diploma in Medical Records.

vi. Medical Laboratory Technician
The candidate must possess WASC or SSCE plus three (3) years training and registration with the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology for Technician Cadre.

Closing date:

Applicants should complete their application process not later than six (6) weeks from the date of the publication.

How to apply:

Candidates should visit careers.fulafia.edu.ng to apply.

Candidates should also request their referees to send reports on them to careers-support@fulafia.edu.ng.

NELFUND clarifies upkeep loan disbursement, application process

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NELFUND clarifies upkeep loan disbursement, application process

Abuja, Nigeria, August 21, 2025 – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has responded to public concerns following its recent update on upkeep loan disbursement.

The agency explained that the decision to align upkeep payments strictly with academic sessions was taken to ensure fairness and transparency.

According to NELFUND, two main reasons informed this policy.

1. First, Nigeria’s tertiary institutions do not operate under a harmonised academic calendar, making it necessary to align disbursements with each school’s schedule.
2. Second, the move is to “avoid the risk of duplicate upkeep payments to the same student within the same institution but different academic sessions.”

The agency stated that this approach will ensure proper management of upkeep payments while reflecting the realities of academic timetables across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

On the issue of loan application rejections, NELFUND explained that such outcomes may occur at different stages.

At the initial application stage, students may be rejected due to incomplete or unclear documentation, incorrect account details, or mismatched names across official records.

At the institutional verification stage, rejection may happen if the applicant’s school has not verified or has declined to approve details for its own reasons.

“All rejection reasons are clearly stated on each applicant’s dashboard for transparency,” the agency said.

Furthermore, at the upkeep application stage, rejections may also occur if the academic session being applied for has already closed.

In this case, students are advised to reapply under the new academic session or resolve the issues flagged in order to access both institutional charges and upkeep for that year.

NELFUND reassured the public that “no eligible applicant will be denied access to the loan scheme, provided applications are submitted with accurate documentation and within the relevant academic session.”

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