NELFUND Disbursement and Refund Updates Across Nigerian Universities: March 2026

Several Nigerian universities have released updates on NELFUND loan disbursements and school fees refund processes for the 2025/2026 academic session. Here is a summary of the latest developments affecting students at ESUT, FUTMinna, BUK, and SAZU.

ESUT: Report to Student Affairs for Refund Processing

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has directed students who received a "Disbursed" notification from NELFUND but have not yet received their school fees refund to report to the Student Affairs Department.

Who Should Report

Students who already paid school fees before NELFUND disbursement and received a "Disbursed" status but no refund yet.

What to Bring

• Formal application letter addressed to the Dean, Student Affairs
• Bank account details (commercial bank accounts only)
• Valid contact phone number
• Copy of 2025/2026 school fees payment receipt

Deadline: Report by Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Delays in submitting documentation may affect timely refund processing.

FUTMinna: Refund Delays Due to Submission Errors

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna) Students' Union explained that refund delays are largely caused by student submission errors, including:

• Wrong bank account details
• Mismatched names on documents
• Improperly addressed letters

The union confirmed that a large number of submissions have been compiled and verified. The target is to complete refunds before the upcoming holiday period.

What to do: Double-check all submitted personal details and bank information. Contact the SUG office for status updates.

BUK: Disbursement Progress Ongoing

Bayero University Kano (BUK) Students' Union acknowledged student anxiety about NELFUND payment delays and confirmed that "measurable progress is being made." The SUG has been engaging with:

• University Management
• NELFUND Desk Office
• Relevant stakeholders

No specific timeline was provided, but the union urged students to remain calm while engagements continue.

Contact BUK SUG: [email protected] | +234 916 7927 642

SAZU: Disbursement Under Verification

Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU) Students' Representative Council confirmed it is investigating disbursement delays. The SRC President, Comr. Iliyasu Umar Adamu, stated that funds are expected once mandatory reviews and verification processes conclude.

The Council urged students to disregard claims that SAZU has been excluded from NELFUND, calling such reports misinformation.

What All NELFUND Beneficiaries Should Do

1. Verify your payment status through your institution's NELFUND desk or bursary department
2. Ensure your bank details are correct — wrong account information is the most common cause of delays
3. Keep copies of all payment receipts for school fees already paid
4. Use only commercial bank accounts (not mobile money or fintech accounts) for refunds
5. Contact your institution's Student Affairs or NELFUND desk for specific guidance

Official NELFUND Contact

• Email: [email protected]
• X (Twitter): @nelfund
• Instagram: @nelfund