FG’s student loan: 7 categories of Nigerians who may qualify for NELFUND

Nigerian students seeking financial assistance for tertiary education can apply for interest-free loans through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), provided they meet the programme’s eligibility requirements. The Federal Government established the scheme to reduce financial barriers to higher education by providing financing for institutional charges and upkeep. However, not every Nigerian automatically qualifies for … Read more

NELFUND student loan: How to check approval status and know when FG will release payment

FG's laptop loan Phase 2: How Nigerians can prepare to apply when portal reopens

Nigerian students who have applied for the Federal Government’s interest-free education loan can monitor their applications through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) portal. The programme provides financial assistance to eligible students in public tertiary institutions, covering approved institutional charges and upkeep allowances. However, applicants may encounter different stages of processing before their loans are … Read more

NELFUND student loan: How to qualify for ₦20,000 monthly upkeep alongside school fees

FG's ₦50,000 relief

Nigerian students applying for the Federal Government’s interest-free education loan must pay attention to the type of financial assistance they request during registration. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) provides financing for approved institutional charges and an upkeep allowance intended to support students’ living expenses. However, the fund has clarified that applicants who request only … Read more

FG’s student loan: How much can Nigerian students receive from NELFUND? What determines the amount

Nigerian students seeking financial assistance for their education can access interest-free loans through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), but the amount available to each applicant is not necessarily the same. The Federal Government’s student loan programme is designed to support eligible students in public tertiary institutions by covering approved institutional charges and providing financial … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 grant: 7 signs a payment SMS or registration link may be fake

FG's ₦50,000 relief

Nigerians expecting the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief grant have been warned against fraudulent messages, suspicious registration links and individuals promising to secure payment in exchange for money. The National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) provides financial assistance to selected vulnerable Nigerians through five authorised digital payment providers. However, public interest in the programme has … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 grant: How many Nigerians have been paid, and why official figures matter

FG's ₦50,000 relief

Questions about the number of Nigerians who have received the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief grant are becoming increasingly important as the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) continues. The programme, administered by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, is intended to provide financial assistance to vulnerable households struggling with rising living … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 grant: 5 steps to take if wallet shows payment but you cannot withdraw

FG's laptop loan Phase 2: How Nigerians can prepare to apply when portal reopens

Nigerians who receive credit notifications for the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief programme but cannot withdraw their money have been advised to verify their wallet balances and contact the relevant payment providers. The National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) provides financial assistance to selected vulnerable Nigerians through authorised digital wallets. According to the Federal Ministry … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 grant: Can POS agents deduct money? What beneficiaries should know about charges

FG's ₦50,000 relief

Beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief programme have been advised to understand the difference between deductions from their grant and legitimate withdrawal charges when accessing money through Point of Sale (POS) agents. The National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) provides financial assistance to selected vulnerable Nigerians through mobile wallets operated by authorised payment … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 grant: What to do if provider says you are not eligible after receiving SMS

FG's ₦50,000 relief

Some Nigerians following the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief programme have raised concerns about receiving payment-related notifications only to encounter messages indicating that they are not eligible. The development has created uncertainty over whether a notification guarantees selection and what beneficiaries should do when their payment provider displays conflicting information. The National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 grant: How to check payment on OPay, Moniepoint, ALAT, MoMo and NairaGram

Beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief programme can confirm their payment status through five authorised digital financial service providers. The National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) is designed to deliver financial assistance to selected vulnerable Nigerians through mobile wallets linked to their verified identity records. However, some beneficiaries may be unfamiliar with the … Read more

FG’s ₦50,000 grant: Will beneficiaries receive money every month? What official statements reveal

Questions have emerged over whether beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 relief programme will receive the money every month or only once. The uncertainty follows differences between the government’s initial announcement of the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) and the information subsequently published in the programme’s frequently asked questions. The Minister of Humanitarian … Read more