MICHEAL JACKSON New Lionsgate film “Michael” sparks global excitement as fans and critics debate legacy, controversy, and commercial power Sixteen years after the death of Michael Jackson, the late pop icon’s legacy is once again dominating global headlines with the release of the
Scholarships, grants, AI jobs and global talent programmes opening new doors In 2026, the world is opening more doors for students, entrepreneurs, professionals, and NGOs than ever before. From fully funded scholarships to international grants and AI-driven jobs, these opportunities can help people improve their education, careers, and businesses. For
Germany has announced new scholarship opportunities for graduates and postgraduates across Sub-Saharan Africa through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The programme is designed to support advanced study, research, and academic development in collaboration with international institutions. The initiative, confirmed via DAAD’s official X (Twitter) handle,
Jobs, Climate Funding and Scholarships Across the world, governments, global institutions, and innovation hubs are opening new doors in AI, agriculture, climate resilience, education, and entrepreneurship. These opportunities are not just news headlines—they can directly improve livelihoods, create jobs, and unlock funding for Africans. (World Bank) 1)
A major transformation is underway in Lagos as the World Bank, FCMB, and the Lagos State Government push forward the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) programme. This $500 million initiative aims to strengthen basic education and primary healthcare systems, improving public service delivery for Nigerians. What HOPE-GOV Means
The world is opening new doors for students, entrepreneurs, job seekers, and young professionals, and this week’s biggest opportunities could truly change lives. From startup seed grants to fully funded scholarships and World Bank-backed job support, here are three global updates people should not ignore. 1) $5,000 Seed Grants for African Startup
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has begun interviews for 5,885 shortlisted Nigerians for the 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS), selected from over 38,000 applications nationwide. This confirms how competitive and prestigious the programme has become. For Nigerians in engineering, geosciences, energy, management, petroleum law, and oil
Nigerian universities are being encouraged to move beyond dependence on government funding and embrace international grants, partnerships, and resource mobilisation as a long-term solution to underfunding. This was the key message at a recent workshop organised by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) in partnership with Optimal Delivery
PiggyVest, Nigeria’s leading digital savings and investment platform, has officially crossed N3 trillion in total payouts to its users, marking a decade of helping Nigerians save, invest, and build wealth. Since its launch in 2016 as Piggybank.ng, PiggyVest has grown from a simple automated savings app into a robust financial tool used by over five million
As inflation and interest rates remain elevated in 2026, money market funds have become one of the most attractive low-risk investment options for Nigerians looking to grow idle cash while preserving capital. Recent rankings show that the top-performing money market mutual funds are delivering Year-to-Date (YTD) yields between 18% and over 24%, making them highly
















