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.
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
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.

















