The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a strong public warning regarding the proliferation of fake Facebook pages falsely claiming to represent the organisation. In an official statement released by the Fund, 21 fraudulent pages have been identified, with Nigerians advised to steer clear of any engagement with these impersonators.
The notice, signed by Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, emphasizes that the fake pages are designed to deceive and mislead unsuspecting individuals, potentially exposing them to scams, identity theft, and cyber fraud.
Only One Verified Facebook Page
To set the record straight, NELFUND reaffirmed that it operates only one official Facebook page. The verified link is:
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/16tcS37JMN/?mibextid=wwX1fb
Any other page or social media account claiming to be affiliated with NELFUND is unauthorized and should be reported immediately.
Public Urged to Stay Vigilant
The agency cautioned Nigerians against following or interacting with any unverified pages. It also advised the public to avoid sharing sensitive information such as personal data or financial details on these platforms.
“All authentic updates, including student loan guidelines and other official communications, are published only on our official website and verified social media handles,” the Fund noted.
NELFUND further revealed that it is actively collaborating with law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies to trace and take down these impersonator pages. The public is also encouraged to aid these efforts by reporting suspicious accounts and links.
Official Communication Channels
To ensure accurate and secure access to information, NELFUND urged the public to rely solely on the following verified platforms:
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Website: www.nelf.gov.ng
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X (formerly Twitter): @nelfund
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Instagram: @nelfund
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Facebook & LinkedIn: Nigerian Education Loan Fund – NELFUND
Full List of Fake Facebook Pages
Below are the 21 fraudulent Facebook links flagged by NELFUND:
Rapid Growth in Student Loan Disbursement
This public notice comes amid significant progress in NELFUND’s student loan initiative. As of June 28, 2025, the Fund has disbursed a total of ₦73.1 billion to 366,247 Nigerian students across 206 tertiary institutions.
Breakdown of disbursement:
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₦38.26 billion for institutional fees
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₦34.85 billion for student upkeep allowances
According to NELFUND’s Student Loan Disbursement Dashboard, 647,269 students have registered on the portal, with 611,018 successfully submitting their loan applications — reflecting a 94% completion rate.
Between June 27 and June 28 alone, the platform recorded:
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1,316 new successful registrants
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1,387 new successful applications
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An application completion rate of 105% for new registrants during the 24-hour period
This efficiency, the Fund says, underscores the robustness of its loan processing system and its commitment to empowering Nigerian students through timely financial support.
Conclusion
While NELFUND continues to expand its impact through student loan disbursement, the threat of impersonation poses serious risks. The agency’s proactive steps in addressing fraudulent pages and safeguarding public trust reflect its broader commitment to transparency, digital security, and youth empowerment.
For authentic updates and services, Nigerians are urged to rely exclusively on the Fund’s verified platforms.
