Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for students to apply for the student loan.

The deadline, earlier set for 31 January, has now been extended to 27 February, according to a statement from the Fund's spokesperson, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.

NELFUND opened the portal for the second application cycle on 23 October.

The statement said the extension was to give prospective applicants additional time to complete their applications.

The statement quoted NELFUND's Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, as saying the extension reflects the Fund's commitment to inclusivity and access.

"We understand that some applicants may require additional time to complete their submissions, and this decision en...