By BASHIR Bello

Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has announced an extension of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) application period for eligible students for the 2025/2026 academic session.

This is contained in a special bulletin signed on behalf of the Registrar by the Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, issued to Newsmen on Saturday in Kano.

Garba said the extension and reopening of the NELFUND portal followed a request by the university management, giving students the opportunity to apply from May 8 to 29.

“This reopening provides the final opportunity for eligible students who have completed their screening to visit the official NELFUND portal at http://portal.nelf.gov.ng to commence and complete applications for both institutional charges and upkeep.

“Applicants are advised to strictly follow all application procedures and upload the required documents on the portal,” he said.

Garba stressed that all necessary documents must be properly uploaded to avoid delays or disqualification.

“Applications for institutional charges and upkeep must be submitted simultaneously, as separate applications may not be processed,” the director said.

He discouraged the use of microfinance bank wallet accounts such as Opay and Moniepoint for the application.

“Applicants should ensure their email addresses are accurate and accessible.

“Passwords must be securely kept and remembered, as they will be needed to access the portal and track application status,” he said.

Garba urged all eligible students to take advantage of the final window and complete their applications before the deadline. (NAN)