Benue University Closes After Student Protests Over NELFUND Funds

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•Benue State University (JoSTUM) suspended academic activities on March 23, 2026.
•Students protested specifically over delays in receiving funds from NELFUND.
•The university closure coincides with the Easter break period.
•NELFUND is a government initiative aimed at providing loans and financial support to Nigerian youths and students.

What Could Happen If...

▸Benue State University administration resolves NELFUND disbursement delays Students return to campus and academic activities resume, reducing disruptions to education.

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🌍Nigeria

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🏛Benue State University 🏛Nigerian Entrepreneurship and Loan Fund

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Benue university shut after students protest over NELFUND disbursements AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)JoSTUM shuts for Easter break after students’ protest over NELFUND disbursement

Benue State University in Nigeria closed following student protests about delays in disbursements from the Nigerian Entrepreneurship and Loan Fund (NELFUND). The closure affects students and university operations during the Easter break. The protests highlight ongoing issues with student funding and financial support programs in Nigerian higher education.