The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a strong warning to students and the general public about a fraudulent loan application portal and deceptive messages currently circulating on social media platforms.
In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, clarified that the information suggesting that President Bola Tinubu ordered the reopening of the student loan portal is entirely false.
“The attention of NELFUND has been drawn to a fraudulent message currently circulating online, falsely claiming that President Bola Tinubu has directed the reopening of the NELFUND Student Loan portal,” the statement read.
The misleading message includes a link to a fake website:
https://nelfund-student-loan-2025.po-rt-al.com/NELFUND/
“This website is FAKE, and the information contained in the message is false and misleading,” Oluwatuyi emphasized.
She urged students, parents, and guardians to only rely on the official portal for student loan applications, which remains:
🔗 https://nelf.gov.ng
To protect applicants, NELFUND advised against clicking on suspicious links or sharing personal and financial information on unverified platforms. The Fund reiterated its commitment to transparency, safety, and fairness in the loan application process.
For complaints or reports of suspicious activity, Oluwatuyi encouraged individuals to contact NELFUND via email at info@nelf.gov.ng or through its verified social media handles:
- X (formerly Twitter): @nelfund
- Instagram: @nelfund
- Facebook & LinkedIn: Nigerian Education Loan Fund – NELFUND
The agency assured the public that all official announcements would be made through these platforms.
