Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund have raised fresh complaints over delayed upkeep allowance payments, with some students disclosing that they are yet to receive their May and June stipends as of Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026, further stretching a payment gap that has persisted since April.

A student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Lukman Kamaldeen, stated that he received his May stipend on 17th July but had not been paid for June as of Wednesday. Another student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, said his May stipend was credited on 20th July, while two other students at the same Institution, Joy Andrew and Hadiza, confirmed they had received neither the May nor June allowance.

Andrew, a 200 level Chemistry student, disclosed that she had borrowed money from a friend in anticipation of the stipend and was yet to repay it nearly two months later. She noted that the delay had also strained her relationship with family members who doubted her account of the missed payment.

Students at the Institution reported that the delay has made it difficult to meet basic needs such as food and transportation, forcing many to depend on friends and relatives for support.

The President of the National Association of Niger State Students, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai Chapter, Isah Daja, said the association had been engaging relevant authorities and understood that the Fund was carrying out a server upgrade and reconciliation exercise before disbursement could resume. He urged affected students to remain patient and to channel complaints through appropriate student bodies rather than stay silent.

The National Association of Nigerian Students confirmed it had received complaints from affected students nationwide, describing the situation as worrisome. Its President, Akinteye Afeez, stated that prolonged delays defeat the purpose of the programme and called on the Federal Government and the Fund's management to release all outstanding allowances immediately, warning that continued delays could trigger nationwide protests by students.

NELFUND's Spokesperson, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, did not respond to phone calls and text messages seeking comments on the latest complaints.