{
  "id": 10241211,
  "title": "LASU announces opening of 2026/2027 NELFUND loan application",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/lasu-announces-opening-of-2026-2027-nelfund-loan-application",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T16:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lasu-announces-opening-of-2026-2027-nelfund-loan-application/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos State University has begun accepting applications for the 2026/2027 student loan through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, according to a recent announcement. The university encouraged students to apply promptly before the December 31, 2026 deadline. The application portal opened on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and will remain open until Thursday, December 31, 2026. To apply, students must be registered at LASU and possess a valid Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board registration number, National Identification Number, and Bank Verification Number. They are also required to ensure that their matriculation numbers, departments, and other institutional records are accurately uploaded and updated on the university portal. Additionally, students must verify and update their JAMB details to prevent disqualification or delays due to discrepancies. The university advised students to verify and update their records through the Directorate of ICT or Special Interventions if they encounter any issues. Eligible students are strongly encouraged to complete the application process within the given timeframe.",
  "summary": "The Lagos State University has announced the commencement of the 2026/2027 student loan application by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. The university made this known in a statement posted on its X handle on Sunday. It urged interested and eligible students to take advantage of the Federal Government intervention and complete their applications before the Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Lagos State University opens 2026/2027 NELFUND loan applications.",
    "Deadline for applications is December 31, 2026.",
    "Required documents include JAMB registration number and bank verification number."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "LASU announces opening of 2026/2027 NELFUND loan application",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/lasu-announces-opening-of-2026-2027-nelfund-loan-application-10247341",
        "published": "2026-09-27T16:36:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}