Five South-East Institutions Receive N467m from Federal Student Loan Scheme

As of September 6, 2024, at least five tertiary institutions in the South-East have received funds from the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, according to data from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This development addresses previous concerns that NELFUND was neglecting South-East institutions in its disbursement process. NELFUND clarified that it was not deliberately … Read more

FG Budgets N160 Billion For Student Loan, Consumer Credit Scheme

Repays Student Loan

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said a total of N160 billion was budgeted for the Consumer Credit Scheme and implementation of the Student Loan Scheme in the 2024 budget. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, made the disclosure on Thursday at a press briefing in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: … Read more

How Student Loan Scheme Delays Are Dampening Hopes For Immediate Rollout

  Eko hot blog reports that The much-anticipated launch of Nigeria’s student loan scheme faces yet another setback as concerns over disbursement methods cause a postponement, leaving many eager students and parents in limbo. Editor’s Picks: BREAKING: Access Bank Appoints New Chairman Weeks After Wigwe’s Death “No Dime” – Tinubu Speaks On Ransom Payment For … Read more

Lagos Care Initiative: LASG To Commence Disbursement Of Empowerment Support To Beneficiaries

Mrs. Oluwatoyin Salami, has stated that prospective beneficiaries under the social welfare scheme will start receiving payment soon   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Head of Delivery Platform (DLI 1.3) of the Lagos-CARES Livelihood Support initiative, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Salami, has stated that prospective beneficiaries under the social welfare scheme will start receiving payment soon, … Read more