*Media & Publicity Unit, President's Office ABUSRC--* *BREAKING: NELFUND APPLICATION WINDOW NOW CLOSED FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION* Fresh applications for the 2024/2025 academic session will begin on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Below is the full statement released by NELFUND: "We are excited to announce the closure of the 2023/2024 student loan application cycle as we transition to the 2024/2025 application cycle, which will open on February 22, 2025. All outstanding applications for the 2023/2024 session will be processed promptly to ensure eligible students receive the necessary financial support. For thousands of Nigerian students, NELFUND has been a bridge to their dreams—covering tuition, providing essential living expenses, and ensuring that financial barriers do not impede education. Your future matters, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As we transition, we encourage all aspiring applicants to prepare. Stay informed, stay ready, and get set for the opportunities ahead." While the Presidency continues to investigate the delay in the January and February upkeep payments, please accept the best regards from President Ibrahim Nazeer Kallah. *Abdulrazak Shuaibu* *Special Adviser to the ABUSRC President on Media and Publicity* *February 17, 2025*