International PhD Opportunities 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 September 2026

International students looking to pursue a PhD can explore several funded doctoral opportunities currently available for upcoming intakes. Some programmes provide tuition support and living stipends, while others are advertised as specific funded research positions.  1. White Rose DTP PhD

Chevening Scholarship 2027–28

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 September 2026

The Chevening Scholarship 2027–28 is now open to eligible Nigerians seeking to pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK. Funded by the UK Government and partner organisations, the scholarship provides financial support for successful scholars, including tuition, living expenses and travel costs.  What Does Chevening Cover?  Successful scholars can

PenCom Extends Pension Verification Deadline to December 31, 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 September 2026

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has extended the deadline for the online verification and enrolment of eligible Federal Government workers to December 31, 2026. The exercise is important for workers who have accrued pension rights from service before the introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).  According to PenCom, the exercise helps establish

How Interior Designers Can Turn Creativity into a Profitable Business

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 September 2026

A new partnership between Jenniez School of African Interior Design (JSAID) and FCMB SheVentures has trained 100 interior designers in financial literacy, business management and enterprise development. The initiative highlights an important lesson for creatives: talent alone is not enough. Understanding money, managing a business, and building the right professional

How to Invest in Dangote Refinery: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nigerians 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 September 2026

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE IPO gives eligible investors an opportunity to become shareholders in one of Africa’s largest industrial projects. The offer is priced at ₦525 per share, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares, costing ₦5,250. The official offer information and prospectus are available through the Dangote IPO website and the […]

MTN Foundation Opens ICT & Business Skills Training for 3,000 Young Nigerian Women 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 September 2026

Free Business Training + Opportunity for Up to ₦1 Million Equipment Grant  Young Nigerian women running small businesses can apply for the MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training Programme – Phase 8.  The five-week programme will train 3,000 female microbusiness owners in Rivers, Abia, Ogun, Kwara, Kano and Gombe States. Participants will receive

Biase LGA Empowers Residents with Business Equipment: How to Benefit from Future Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 September 2026

The Biase Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State has launched a business empowerment programme aimed at helping residents establish or strengthen small businesses.  The initiative, led by Chairman Edodi Eyong, provides useful business equipment such as deep freezers, generators, sewing machines, clippers and hair dryers. The programme is designed to promote

FG’s ATPP: How 250,000 Nigerian Teachers Can Get Professional Certification 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 September 2026

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa The Federal Government has introduced the Accelerated Teacher Professionalization Pathway (ATPP) to help serving Nigerian teachers without formal teaching qualifications obtain professional credentials and move towards TRCN recognition and licensing.  The programme, coordinated by the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), is expected to

Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship: Fully Funded Opportunity to Study in Japan 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 September 2026

The Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) is a fully funded international scholarship opportunity for eligible students from developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank. The current listing identifies the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at the University of Tokyo as the institution connected with this opportunity and gives December

Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2026: Win a $250,000 Scholarship with Your Science Video 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 September 2026

The Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2026 is a global science competition giving students aged 13–18 an opportunity to explain an important scientific concept through a creative video. The top student prize is a $250,000 post-secondary scholarship, while the student’s teacher can receive $50,000 and the winner’s school can receive a $100,000 science lab.  Who Can Apply?