Complete List of NELFUND Payments for November 2025: Beneficiaries, Amounts and School Updates

 

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) continued its student-support rollout throughout November 2025, releasing fresh rounds of tuition funding to institutions across the country. The monthly disbursement cycle, which has become a central feature of the student-loan programme, covered universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and specialized schools in different zones.

November’s releases reflect the widening reach of the scheme as schools complete verification procedures and forward their beneficiary lists for funding. With more institutions acknowledging payments, students who were unsure of their application status now have clearer insight into the progress of the loan framework.

This report provides breakdown of every verified disbursement announced in November 2025, along with institutional acknowledgements and the number of students funded in each tranche.

NELFUND’s Role and November Disbursements

The Federal Government activated the student-loan programme to reduce the rising number of undergraduates struggling with tuition and statutory charges. Under the scheme, schools submit verified student lists to NELFUND, the fund processes the data, and approved payments are remitted directly to institutional accounts. Students do not receive the money personally; instead, institutions apply it to fee obligations.

Many of the releases recorded in November came from long-pending batches submitted earlier in the year. As more schools digitize their records and complete identification checks, the fund has been able to expand its operational footprint.

FULL DISBURSEMENT LIST FOR NOVEMBER 2025

(Grouped by Institution, Amount, Beneficiaries and Date Acknowledged)

Below is the structured, comprehensive list of all confirmed NELFUND payments for the month of November .

1. State University of Medical & Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu

• Amount: ₦3,265,400

• Beneficiaries: 11

• Acknowledged: 12 November 2025

The institution confirmed receipt of tuition support for students enrolled in its medical and applied sciences programmes.

2. Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State

• Total Amount: ₦867,381,000

• Total Beneficiaries: 7,738

• Batch Breakdown:

  • Batch 1: ₦844,273,000 for 7,546 students

  • Batch 2: ₦23,108,000 for 192 students

• Session: 2024/2025

• Acknowledged: 10 November 2025

One of the largest institutional disbursements so far, covering nearly eight thousand undergraduates.

3. Edo State Polytechnic, Usen

• Amount: ₦44,570,000

• Beneficiaries: 187 ND students

• Acknowledged: 20 November 2025

4. Nigerian Army College of Education, Ilorin

• Amount: ₦5,777,000

• Beneficiaries: 68

• Acknowledged: 20 November 2025

Both institutions confirmed receipt of their allocations under the 2024/2025 academic cycle.

5. Northwest University, Kano

• Batch 2: ₦159,715,500 for 2,622 students

• Batch 3: ₦48,266,750 for 788 students

• Subtotal: ₦207,982,250 for 3,410 students

• Acknowledged: 17 November 2025

6. Federal Polytechnic Bauchi

• Amount: ₦7,636,800

• Beneficiaries: 157 ND students

• Acknowledged: 7 November 2025

7. Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences, Abeokuta

• Amount: ₦14,040,000

• Beneficiaries: 29

• Acknowledged: 12 November 2025

This supports a fresh cohort of nursing students at a critical time for Nigeria’s healthcare workforce.

8. Katsina State Institute of Technology & Management (KSITM)

• Amount: ₦2,855,100

• Beneficiaries: 49

• Acknowledged: 10 November & 14 November 2025 (multiple cycles)

9. Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan-Waya

• Amount: ₦3,641,000

• Beneficiaries: 60

• Acknowledged: 17 November 2025

10. University of Jos, Plateau State

• Amount: ₦622,780,000

• Beneficiaries: 4,450

• Acknowledged: 24 November 2025

A major allocation aimed at easing fee challenges for thousands of families across Plateau State and beyond.

11. Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga

• Four batches disbursed:

  • Batch 2: ₦276,000 for 9 students

  • Batch 3: ₦119,000 for 4 students

  • Batch 4: ₦286,000 for 9 students

  • Batch 5: ₦64,000 for 2 students

• Total: ₦745,000 for 24 verified students

• Acknowledged: 7 November 2025

12. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta

• Amount: ₦62,205,000

• Beneficiaries: 468

• Acknowledged: 20 November 2025

13. Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau

• Payment Set 1: ₦1,869,900 for 34 students

• Payment Set 2: ₦212,000 for 4 students

• Acknowledged: 11 November 2025

Some students also received the ₦20,000 monthly stipend, which covers basic living costs.

14. Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo

• Amount: ₦14,779,500

• Beneficiaries: 105

• Acknowledged: 20 November 2025

15. University of Maiduguri, Borno State

• Amount: ₦39,104,000

• Beneficiaries: 433

• Acknowledged: 14 November 2025

16. Isamustapha Agwai Polytechnic (IMAP), Nasarawa State

• Amount: ₦40,404,000

• Beneficiaries: 358

• Acknowledged: 17 November 2025

17. Federal Polytechnic Kabo, Kano State

• Amount: ₦8,080,000

• Beneficiaries: 250

• Acknowledged: 17 November 2025

18. Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State

• Amount: ₦718,585,000

• Beneficiaries: 3,473

• Acknowledged: 12 November 2025

One of the highest disbursements for any institution in a single cycle.

19. Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo

• Total Amount: ₦23,495,400

• Beneficiaries: 189

• Batch Breakdown:

  • Batch 1: 60 students – ₦7,511,000

  • Batch 2: 75 students – ₦9,484,800

  • Batch 3: 39 students – ₦4,659,800

  • Batch 4: 14 students – ₦1,722,100

  • Batch 5: 1 student – ₦117,700

• Acknowledged: 20 November 2025

20. Federal Polytechnic, Wannune, Benue State

• Amount: ₦19,777,500

• Beneficiaries: 295

• Acknowledged: 12 & 17 November 2025

21. Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu

• Amount: ₦1,651,100

• Beneficiaries: 27

• Acknowledged: 17 November 2025

22. Niger Delta University (NDU), Bayelsa State

• Amount: ₦114,252,000

• Beneficiaries: 1,062

• Acknowledged: 10 November 2025

23. College of Education & Legal Studies, Nguru

• Amount: ₦388,700

• Beneficiaries: 25

• Acknowledged: 10 November 2025

24. College of Education, Billiri, Gombe State

• Total Amount: ₦2,592,000

• Beneficiaries: 163

• Acknowledged: 10 November 2025

25. Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology, Wudil

• Amount: ₦94,913,937

• Beneficiaries: 1,941

• Acknowledged: 6 November 2025

26. College of Health Sciences & Technology, Kaltungo

• Amount: ₦1,632,600

• Beneficiaries: 34

• Acknowledged: 6 November 2025

27. Federal College of Forestry, Jos

• Amount: ₦1,781,790

• Beneficiaries: 31

• Acknowledledged: 12 November 2025

28. Yobe State College of Agriculture, Gujba

• Amount: ₦2,995,841

• Beneficiaries: 76

• Acknowledged: 12 November 2025

29. Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (Additional Cycle)

• Amount: ₦7,636,800

• Beneficiaries: 157

• Acknowledged: 11 November 2025

30. Additional Nationwide Minor Disbursements

Several smaller allocations were recorded at institutions with low student numbers but fully verified beneficiary lists.

Patterns Observed in the November 2025 Disbursements

A review of the November cycle reveals several trends:

1. North-West & South-West Institutions Received Larger Allocations

Schools in Kano, Ogun, Jigawa and Plateau accounted for some of the highest confirmations.

2. Verification Backlog Is Reducing

Many institutions that had been pending since September or October finally appeared in the November list.

3. Growth in Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Participation

This marks an improvement in record submission and compliance among mid-tier institutions.

4. Nursing, agriculture, and technical schools are increasingly included

Reflecting the priority to fund skill-based programmes that feed directly into Nigeria’s labour market.

Impact on Students and Households

For many families, tuition remains one of the most challenging financial obligations.
The confirmed releases in November removed outstanding debts for tens of thousands of students and prevented potential withdrawals or deferments.

Institutions also benefit, as cleared tuition enhances their operational stability and supports academic continuity.

Preparing for the Next Disbursement Cycle

Students hoping to be included in the next round should ensure:

• Their institution has uploaded the latest verified list

• Their BVN, NIN and biodata match official records

• Their admission status reflects correctly on their school portal

• Their documents are clear and up-to-date

• They apply ONLY through the official portal: www.nelf.gov.ng

More Updates Coming

As additional schools complete uploads, more disbursements are expected in December 2025.
naijaprimenews.com/ will continue to track every new release, confirm institutional acknowledgements, and publish verified updates for all applicants.