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
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
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is more than the world’s biggest football tournament—it is a reminder that football can change lives. For many young Nigerians, the sport is not just entertainment; it is a pathway to education, employment, international exposure and entrepreneurship. With the tournament drawing global attention to football, now
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced that about 100,000 companies’ risk being removed from Nigeria’s official companies register for failing to meet their statutory obligations. According to the commission, affected businesses have 90 days to update their records or
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu What Are the New Programmes? The Federal Government has launched three major World Bank-supported programmes worth $3.05 billion to improve the lives of millions of Nigerians. The initiatives are designed to reduce poverty, improve healthcare and education, support small businesses, strengthen farming,
The NDDC Agriculture Fund is a new $500 million investment initiative launched by the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to transform agriculture across the nine Niger Delta states. The fund aims to attract investors, support agribusinesses, create jobs, and strengthen food security in Nigeria.
Photo Credit : NESCAFE Starting and growing a business in Nigeria can be challenging, especially for young entrepreneurs. To support youth-led businesses, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, through its NESCAFÉ brand, has rewarded thousands of Nigerians with cash prizes, business grants, professional equipment, and entrepreneurial training under its NESCAFÉ Next Level
Senate President Godswill Akpabio The Nigerian Senate has approved a ₦50 million donation to support the families of three soldiers and two teachers who lost their lives during the rescue operation that freed abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Under the approval, each of the five
The World Bank Group and Visa Foundation have launched a new initiative to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses through improved access to finance, digital technology, business training and stronger financial support systems. The programme will initially benefit entrepreneurs in Nigeria, South Africa,
What is the Free CAC Registration Programme? The Federal Government, through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), is offering free Business Name registration to 250,000 eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. Under

















