HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH The 1,600 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the just-concluded Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have all arrived safely to join their respective families. The safe arrival of the last and final batch of 187 pilgrims on Saturday marked the conclusion of the 2026 Hajj operations. Speaking to journalists at the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, the Amir-ul-Hajj and State Commissioner of Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode said that the spiritual exercise was a success for Lagos State. The Commissioner who attributed the success to the exemplary conduct of the pilgrims while in the Holy Land maintained that the State also made adequate arrangements by engaging critical stakeholders ahead of the journey. "We give all Glory to Almighty God for the successful completion of this year's Hajj journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I want to say that it was a success achieved through teamwork a...

NELFUND DISBURSES N20BN FOR 192,906 STUDENTS' SCHOOL FEES. (PHOTO).


 NELFUND Disburses N20bn for 192,906 Students’ School Fees


The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed over N20 billion in institutional fees to tertiary institutions nationwide, benefiting 192,906 students, the agency announced on Monday.


In a statement from its management in Abuja, NELFUND refuted claims that N104 billion had been disbursed, clarifying that the actual amount stands at N20.07 billion as of February 3, 2025.


The Fund has also provided additional financial support, distributing over N12.8 billion in stipends to 169,114 students, with each receiving N20,000 monthly.


Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, NELFUND assured the public of continuous updates on loan disbursements.


The student loan scheme remains a key initiative of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Established under the Access to Higher Education Act, NELFUND oversees loan applications, disbursements, and recovery, ensuring financial support for low-income students in tertiary institutions.

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