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
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
The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), has announced plans to construct a 168-room ultra-modern hostel for medical students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). This initiative is designed to improve student accommodation, enhance learning, and support Nigeria’s goal of producing more doctors and nurses annually. The
The Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege LCDA, Idowu Abiodun Poor waste disposal remains one of the biggest challenges facing many communities in Lagos, affecting public health, drainage systems, and the overall environment. In a practical move to improve sanitation, the Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has disbursed N12 million in
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially opened its 2026 recruitment drive, inviting qualified professionals from member states to apply for multiple positions across its institutions. This is a golden opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in regional governance, administration, and technical sectors. Available
For many families, giving a child citizenship at birth can be a life-changing advantage. It can open doors to better education, quality healthcare, easier global travel, and stronger career opportunities later in life. This legal pathway is known as jus soli, meaning “right of the soil”—a system where a child automatically becomes a citizen simply















