The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed as false a widely circulated letter claiming that student loan disbursements have been suspended.
In a clarification shared via its official communication channels, the agency stated that it did not issue any directive halting the disbursement of student loans, urging the public to disregard the document.
The development, tracked by The Nigeria Education News, comes amid growing concerns among students following the circulation of the letter, which bore official-looking insignia but has now been confirmed as fake.
NELFUND emphasised that all updates regarding its operations, including loan disbursements, will only be communicated through its verified platforms.
The agency warned students, institutions, and the general public against relying on unverified information, especially documents shared across social media without confirmation from official sources.
It further reiterated its commitment to ensuring transparency and continuity in the implementation of the student loan scheme, which is designed to expand access to higher education in Nigeria.
Observers note that the emergence of such misinformation highlights the increasing challenge of fake documents in the digital space, particularly within the education sector where policies directly impact thousands of students.
Students and stakeholders are therefore advised to verify all information through NELFUND’s official channels to avoid confusion or unnecessary panic.
