NELFUND Debunks False Report on Student Upkeep Allowance Suspension

NELFUND has officially debunked a circulating report claiming the suspension of student upkeep allowances. The agency clarified that the notice regarding the suspension was fake.

11 Jul, 18:44 — 11 Jul, 19:29

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The Federal Government's Student Loan Scheme is a significant initiative aimed at providing financial support to students. Rumors about allowance suspensions can cause widespread anxiety and confusion among students and their families, making official clarifications crucial.

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NELFUND has dismissed reports about the suspension of student upkeep allowances
The alleged suspension was for the 2025/2026 academic session
The reports debunked by NELFUND originated from social media

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NELFUND debunks reports of suspension of student upkeep allowances for the 2025/2026 academic session.

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The reports about the suspension were fake.

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The fake notice circulated on social media.

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punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly FactualReports official statement factually

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punch-ngMostly Factual18h ago

NELFUND debunks report of suspension of student upkeep allowances

NELFUND dismisses fake reports about the suspension of student upkeep allowances for the 2025/2026 academic session. Get official updates on the student lo Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-debunks-report-of-suspension-of-student-upkeep-allowances/

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vanguard-ngMixed19h ago

NELFUND debunks fake upkeep suspension notice

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed as fake a social media document claiming that upkeep allowances under the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session were suspended. The post NELFUND debunks fake upkeep suspension notice appeared first on Vanguard News.

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