ICPC now says there are no confirmed discrepancies in NELFUND’s student loan scheme — and blames a missing “not” for the national confusion.
- ICPC said it found “discrepancies” in NELFUND’s student loan disbursements.
- Hours later, it retracted the claim, blaming a missing “not” in its press release.
- The clarification insists no fraud or mismanagement has been confirmed.
- ICPC says investigations will continue into institutions and individuals before any conclusions.
- Nigerians online are stunned — and unsure what (or who) to believe.
It’s the kind of typo that makes headlines. One word — “not” — missing from a government agency’s press release has fuelled public mistrust and online outrage. Students hoping for clarity around their loans were left even more confused. Many on social media asked: how does such a serious agency fumble its words this badly? Others fear this mix-up might further discourage trust in public institutions meant to serve them.
If one missing word can cause this much chaos, what does it say about public communication — or public confidence? Let’s discuss.
