University of Maiduguri Tops NELFUND Student Loan Applications with 37,719 Applicants
University of Maiduguri Tops NELFUND Student Loan Applications with 37,719 Applicants
UmarFarouk123 
The University of Maiduguri has emerged as the leading institution in student loan applications under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. A total of 37,719 students from the university have applied for the loan, reflecting strong interest in the initiative.
Other federal universities in Northern Nigeria have also recorded impressive application figures, including:
- Bayero University, Kano: 22,891 applicants
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma: 21,493 applicants
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria: 18,111 applicants
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto: 15,458 applicants
- University of Jos: 14,184 applicants
- Federal University, Kashere: 12,083 applicants
The NELFUND scheme, established by the Nigerian government, provides interest-free loans to students pursuing higher education in the country. The initiative aims to make tertiary education more accessible and affordable for Nigerian students.
The dominance of northern institutions in the NELFUND data highlights regional disparities in access to education funding. The North-West and North-East regions have recorded higher application figures, reflecting the economic challenges faced by students in these areas.
