The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has dismissed circulating claims that its student loan application portal has reopened, describing the messages as false, misleading, and part of an ongoing scam targeting students across Nigeria.
According to the agency, the claims spreading online did not originate from any official communication channel and are being used by fraudsters to lure unsuspecting applicants into fake registration processes. These scams typically involve links that request personal information or attempt to mislead students into believing they must take urgent action to secure loans.
NELFUND also warned that some of the fake messages include fabricated references to government directives or policy changes, which are entirely untrue. The agency stressed that no new instructions have been issued regarding a reopening of the student loan application portal outside its official announcements.
Beyond debunking the misinformation, NELFUND emphasized the importance of relying strictly on trusted and verified information sources. It urged students and the public to ignore unofficial pages, forwarded messages, and unverified websites, reinforcing that all authentic updates are communicated through its official platforms and recognized government channels.
The agency’s warning highlights a broader challenge in Nigeria’s expanding digital public services space—where high demand for programs like student loans creates fertile ground for misinformation and scams. As interest in the scheme continues to grow, so does the need for stronger public awareness and digital literacy to prevent exploitation.
As Nigerian Education Loan Fund continues to scale its operations, it faces not only administrative and funding challenges but also the critical task of maintaining public trust. Ensuring that students receive accurate, timely, and verifiable information will remain essential to the success and integrity of the loan program.
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