"NELFUND disburses N322 billion to 1.6 million students. UNIMAID releases cutoff marks. FUTMINNA closes Aug 23, Yakubu Gowon University closes Aug 26. New screening: Gateway ICT Poly (Aug 27ā28), UBTH Nursing (Sept 19, cutoff 200). AKSU closes Sept 22, FUMMSA cutoff 200. JAMB 2020ā2025 pending offers must be resolved by Aug 31."
CampusAI Morning Briefing: UNIMAID Releases Cutoff Marks, NELFUND Disburses N322 Billion, New Screening Dates & Deadlines ā August 21, 2026
Published: August 21, 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
š Overview
The 2026/2027 admission cycle continues to intensify as the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) releases its approved UTME cutoff marks for all programmes. Meanwhile, NELFUND has achieved a significant milestone, disbursing over N322 billion to more than 1.6 million student loan beneficiaries.
FUTMINNA's registration deadline is just 2 days away, and Yakubu Gowon University (formerly UNIABUJA) closes in 5 days. New screening dates have been announced for Gateway ICT Polytechnic Saapade (August 27ā28) and UBTH College of Nursing (September 19). AKSU has also extended its Post-UTME registration deadline to September 22.
This briefing covers all the urgent updates, deadlines, and action plans for Friday, August 21, 2026.
š° NELFUND Disburses Over N322 Billion to 1.6 Million Students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has achieved a significant milestone, disbursing over N322 billion to more than 1.6 million student loan beneficiaries as of August 2026.
The Federal Government has also directed that eligible liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to NELFUND to support its growing student loan obligations. The Federal Executive Council has additionally approved the redirection of unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and funds from the Dormant Account Trust Fund to the student loan scheme.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Total Disbursed | Over N322 billion |
| Total Beneficiaries | Over 1.6 million students |
| Total Applications | 1,800,489 |
| New Funding Sources | EFCC recovered funds, unclaimed dividends, dormant account funds |
> "On behalf of the Executive Management, staff of NELFUND, and millions of Nigerian students, we thank Mr. President for this confidence and assure him that we will continue to deploy every resource entrusted to the Fund responsibly, transparently and in the best interest of Nigerian students." ā Jim Ovia, NELFUND Board Chairman
š UNIMAID Releases 2026/2027 Cutoff Marks
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has released its approved UTME cutoff marks for the 2026/2027 academic session across all programmes.
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Institution | University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) |
| Event | UTME Cutoff Marks Released |
| Academic Session | 2026/2027 |
| Action Required | Check your programme's cutoff mark |
> š Reminder: Candidates are advised to check their programme's specific cutoff mark and ensure their UTME score meets or exceeds the requirement.
š
Deadline Countdown ā August 21, 2026
| Institution | Deadline | Status |
|-------------|----------|--------|
| FUTMINNA | August 23, 2026 | š“ 2 DAYS LEFT |
| Yakubu Gowon University (UNIABUJA) | August 26, 2026 | š“ 5 DAYS LEFT |
| AFUSTA | August 31, 2026 | š” Open |
| CONSUNTH Nursing | August 31, 2026 | š” Open |
| BOUESTI | Open | š” Cutoff TBA |
| AKSU | September 22, 2026 | š¢ Open |
| NSUK | September 30, 2026 | š¢ Open |
| JAMB 2020ā2025 Candidates | August 31, 2026 | š“ Pending offers must be resolved |
> š Note: JAMB has warned candidates from the 2020ā2025 admission cycles with pending admission offers to accept or reject them before August 31, 2026, or risk permanent forfeiture.
š Post-UTME Exam Window ā August 21, 2026
| Institution | Status |
|-------------|--------|
| OOU | š” Scheduled Sept 1ā4 (moved twice; confirm on portal) |
| OAU | š¢ Screening scheduled Sept 1ā5 |
| UI, UNILAG, UNIBEN, UNIMED, UNILORIN, FUTA | ā
Registration/screening completed |
| Gateway ICT Polytechnic Saapade | š ND screening Aug 27ā28 |
| UBTH College of Nursing | š Screening Sept 19 |
> š Important: OOU candidates are advised not to finalize travel plans yet, as this date has shifted twice. Confirm on the portal closer to the date.
š New Screening Dates & Deadlines
Gateway ICT Polytechnic Saapade ā ND Screening
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Institution | Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade |
| Event | ND Screening Exercise |
| Dates | August 27 ā 28, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 AM daily |
| Venue | Onafowokan Auditorium |
| Format | Strictly invitation-based ā only your assigned day |
What to Bring:
- ā
Your printed Bio-Data form
- ā
Come only on your assigned day
AKSU ā Post-UTME/DE Registration Extended
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Institution | Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) |
| Event | Post-UTME/DE Registration |
| New Deadline | September 22, 2026 |
| Minimum UTME Score | 150 |
> š Note: Candidates are advised to complete registration before the new deadline.
UBTH College of Nursing ā BNSc Screening
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Institution | UBTH College of Nursing |
| Programme | BNSc (in affiliation with UNIBEN) |
| Cut-Off Mark | 200 |
| Registration Deadline | September 11, 2026 |
| Screening Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Must be UBTH Nursing as first choice |
š New Cutoffs Released
FUMMSA (Federal University of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Abeokuta)
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Institution | Federal University of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA) |
| Cut-Off Mark | 200 (for all courses) |
š” Today's Focus
| Priority | Action |
|----------|--------|
| šÆ FUTMINNA candidates | Register before Aug 23 ā only 2 days left |
| šÆ UNIMAID candidates | Check your programme's cutoff mark |
| šÆ Yakubu Gowon University candidates | Register before Aug 26 |
| šÆ NELFUND applicants | Check your loan status and apply if eligible |
| šÆ Old (2020ā2025) admission offer sitting unresolved? | Check JAMB CAPS before Aug 31 |
š campusai.com.ng
š Action Plan ā Friday, August 21
| Task | Status |
|------|--------|
| š“ FUTMINNA ā Register today ā 2 days left | ā° URGENT |
| š“ Yakubu Gowon University ā Register before Aug 26 | ā° Action Required |
| š“ JAMB 2020ā2025 candidates ā Check CAPS for pending offers | ā° Action Required |
| š NELFUND ā Check your loan status | ā
Action Required |
| š UNIMAID candidates ā Check your cutoff mark | ā
Action Required |
| š Gateway ICT Poly candidates ā Prepare for Aug 27ā28 screening | ā
Action Required |
| š UBTH Nursing candidates ā Register before Sept 11 | ā
Action Required |
| š All candidates ā Check admission chances at campusai.com.ng | ā
Action Required |
š campusai.com.ng
š New Screening Dates & Deadlines Summary
| Institution | Event | Date | Fee/Requirement |
|-------------|-------|------|-----------------|
| Gateway ICT Polytechnic Saapade | ND Screening | Aug 27ā28, 7 AM | Invitation-based, Bio-Data form |
| AKSU | Post-UTME/DE Registration | Closes Sept 22 | Min 150 |
| UBTH College of Nursing | BNSc Screening | Closes Sept 11 | Min 200, First choice |
š New Cutoffs Summary
| Institution | Programme | Cut-Off Mark |
|-------------|-----------|--------------|
| UNIMAID | All programmes | Check portal |
| FUMMSA | All courses | 200 |
š Related Articles
š ļø Useful Tools
| Tool | Description | Link |
|------|-------------|------|
| ā
NELFUND Portal | Apply for student loans | Visit ā |
| ā
JAMB e-Facility Portal | Check admission status, results, and CAPS | Visit ā |
| ā
FUTMINNA Clearance Portal | Check clearance status | Visit ā |
| ā
UNIMAID Portal | Check cutoff marks | Visit ā |
| ā
AKSU Portal | Post-UTME registration | Visit ā |
| ā
Admission Chance Predictor | Get a personalised assessment | Check Now ā |
| ā
Post-UTME Tracker | View real-time updates on deadlines and exams | View Tracker ā |
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> š Editor's Note: This article is based on official university announcements and verified sources as of August 21, 2026. Always verify critical information on the official university portals.