Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech company, Moniepoint, has partnered with the African Leadership University (ALU) School of Business to launch a 13-week executive leadership programme aimed at developing the next generation of technology and business leaders.
Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, while interacting with beneficiaries of the programme in Daura on Thursday. Photo: X | Dikko Radda The Katsina Women Empowerment Programme is set to reach more women following the announcement by Governor Dikko Radda that the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) will be expanded to all 34
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), has launched the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme, an initiative aimed at increasing food production and improving the livelihoods of farmers across the country. The programme is expected to support over two million smallholder farmers by
Travelling abroad for education, business, tourism, employment, or investment becomes much easier when you hold a passport with strong visa-free access. According to the Henley Passport Index 2026, African countries continue to improve their global mobility through stronger diplomatic ties and regional cooperation. Unfortunately, Nigeria is
Why You Should Apply Now If you’re a Nigerian student looking for financial support, July is your chance to secure funding for your education. Several scholarship programmes are still accepting applications or will open shortly. Here are some of the best opportunities. “A scholarship is more than financial support—it is an investment in your
What is the Happy Woman Match Fund? The Happy Woman Match Fund is a new financing programme launched by Happy Woman Solutions Limited in partnership with Mayden Microfinance Bank to help women entrepreneurs purchase essential business equipment without paying the full cost upfront. The initiative is designed to support
300-level University of Lagos student, Migwe Obinna Nicholas…Photo Credit: IG/ BMX Royce A Story of Hope Through the NELFUND Student Loan For many Nigerian students, paying university fees has become a major challenge. However, the NELFUND Student Loan is giving thousands of students a second chance to complete their education. One inspiring example
What is the Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship? The Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF) is a youth empowerment programme designed to equip young Nigerians with leadership skills, mentorship, policy knowledge, and practical experience in the energy sector. The fellowship also provides an opportunity for
MTN Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship (MTN STS) is one of Nigeria’s leading scholarship programmes for outstanding students in public tertiary institutions. The 2026 edition will award 400 eligible students ₦300,000 each annually until graduation, provided they maintain the required academic performance and meet the programme’s renewal conditions.
Team Nigeria wins Gold at the World Cup Spelling Bee in China…Photo Credit: Nigeria Spelling Bee Nigeria has once again demonstrated that its young people can compete with the best in the world. At the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China, Team Nigeria won the Gold Award in the Middle School Group Category, marking a historic

















