The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has launched a dedicated online portal to compile data on students who completed the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) but have not yet received their allowances from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF). The portal, accessible at itf.nanshq.org, was announced by NANS President Akinteye Babatunde Afeez in a press statement dated July 2, 2026.
Portal Aims to Resolve Payment Disputes
According to Afeez, the portal was created in response to conflicting reports about the status of SIWES payments. While some parties claim that eligible students have already been paid, a significant number of students insist they are yet to receive any funds. The portal is intended to resolve this dispute and determine the true state of payments.
"While there are claims that beneficiaries have been paid, many students maintain otherwise. The verification portal has therefore been established to ascertain the true position of affairs and ensure that affected students receive the payments due to them," Afeez said in the statement.
Background and Committee Formation
The portal launch follows the inauguration of the ITF SIWES and Intervention Projects Assessment, Verification and Monitoring Committee, which oversees related matters. NANS urges affected students to visit the portal and submit their required information to be captured in the compilation exercise.
Afeez reaffirmed his commitment to student welfare, stating: "As your President, I remain committed to speaking for you, representing your interests, and relentlessly advocating for your welfare."
What is SIWES?
SIWES is a federal government programme that places Nigerian students in industry-based attachments to gain practical work experience. The ITF is responsible for administering allowance payments to eligible participants across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The new portal aims to ensure that all eligible students receive their due payments.
