Students Celebrate 3-Month NELFUND Upkeep Payment in Viral Video
Students of Yobe State University have gone viral after a video captured their excitement over the receipt of three months’ Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) upkeep payments.
The clip, which has been widely shared on social media, shows students cheering after receiving upkeep allowances covering May, June, and July 2026. The payments were made directly into the beneficiaries’ commercial bank accounts.
The video has since sparked reactions from students across Nigeria, many of whom are still waiting for their own upkeep stipends.
NANS President Shares Celebration Video
The 32-second video was shared on Wednesday by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, popularly known on X as @iambabtee.
In the footage, students can be seen celebrating after confirming that their upkeep allowances had been credited.
The moment quickly attracted attention online, with many Nigerians praising the disbursement while others appealed for payments to reach their institutions.
Why the Students Received Three Months’ Payment
NELFUND operates a two-part payment system for eligible student loan beneficiaries.
The first payment covers tuition and other approved institutional charges, which are paid directly to public tertiary institutions.
The second is a monthly upkeep allowance, paid into the verified bank accounts of successful applicants to help with living expenses while in school.
For the Yobe State University beneficiaries, the latest payment covered outstanding upkeep allowances for May, June, and July, resulting in a three-month backlog being credited at once.
The multiple-month payment explains the excitement seen in the viral video.
Students From Other Schools Ask for Their Payments
The video also became a platform for students from other institutions to express frustration over delays in their own upkeep payments.
Some appealed to NELFUND and student leaders to ensure that eligible beneficiaries in their schools receive their allowances without further delay.
A student from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education urged the authorities to extend the payment exercise to the institution, saying students were eager to celebrate as well.
Another student from Lagos State University of Education alleged that some beneficiaries were still waiting for tuition refunds after their institutions reportedly received NELFUND payments on their behalf.
Some Beneficiaries Confirm Receiving Alerts
While many comments focused on delayed payments, others confirmed they had also received their upkeep stipends.
One beneficiary described the alert as an unexpected source of joy after noticing the credit in their bank account.
Another suggested that receiving two or three months’ upkeep at once would make the funds more useful for students managing their expenses.
Several students also asked when the August 2026 upkeep payment would be released.
What NELFUND Covers
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund was established by the Federal Government to improve access to higher education by providing financial support to eligible students in public tertiary institutions.
The scheme offers two major forms of assistance:
- Payment of approved tuition and institutional charges directly to schools.
- Monthly upkeep allowances paid into verified student bank accounts.
Beneficiaries must complete the required verification process before payments are processed.
Previous Concerns Over NELFUND Refunds
The latest payment update comes amid ongoing discussions about the implementation of the student loan programme.
Recently, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) identified several tertiary institutions it claimed had yet to refund students after receiving duplicate tuition payments through the NELFUND scheme.
The issue followed concerns over excess tuition payments allegedly retained by some institutions, prompting calls for affected students to be refunded where applicable.
Students Await More Disbursements
As the viral celebration continues to attract attention online, many students across the country remain hopeful that outstanding upkeep payments will soon be credited to their accounts.
With fresh disbursements reaching beneficiaries in some institutions, expectations remain high that more eligible students will receive their allowances as NELFUND continues processing payments.
At Zoeeb, we publish verified updates on student loans, scholarships, education, recruitment, and government programmes using information from official institutions and credible sources. Readers are advised to rely only on verified announcements and avoid unofficial claims or payment requests related to NELFUND.
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