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Segilola Supports 96 Women and Students in Osun: How Host Communities Can Benefit from Future Programmes 

Adetutu A, The Insights
Women entrepreneurs and students in three communities hosting the Segilola Gold Mine in Osun State have received new support through the 2026 Segilola Women Initiative Programme (SWIP) and the SROL Gold Scholarship Programme.  A total of 96 beneficiaries from Iperindo, Odo-Ijesha and Imogbara received business equipment or educational support at ceremonies held on

International PhD Opportunities 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights
International students looking to pursue a PhD can explore several funded doctoral opportunities currently available for upcoming intakes. Some programmes provide tuition support and living stipends, while others are advertised as specific funded research positions.  1. White Rose DTP PhD Studentships – UK  The White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP)

Chevening Scholarship 2027–28

Adetutu A, The Insights
The Chevening Scholarship 2027–28 is now open to eligible Nigerians seeking to pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK. Funded by the UK Government and partner organisations, the scholarship provides financial support for successful scholars, including tuition, living expenses and travel costs.  What Does Chevening Cover?  Successful scholars can

OPay Expands ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Programme: How Nigerian Students Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights
Thousands of Nigerian students could benefit as OPay expands its ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship programme to more tertiary institutions across the country.  The programme currently covers 25 partner tertiary institutions following a new partnership with Miva Open University. OPay says it plans to add 16 more institutions before the end of 2026, bringing the total

Startup Abuja Scholarship 2026: How Nigerian Students Can Get Tuition Support, Stipend and Paid Internship

Adetutu A, The Insights
Photo Credit: Tech Build Africa Nigerian students in tertiary institutions can apply for the Startup Abuja Scholarship Programme 2026, a nationwide initiative with a reported ₦50 million funding pool. The programme offers selected students full tuition coverage, monthly stipends for six months, paid remote internships and entrepreneurship training.  Students in public

Nigerian Students Win Gold at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China: A Big Lesson on Education, Excellence and Global Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights
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

How Nigerians Can Win the Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: Nigeria Leads Africa with 89 Awards in 2026 

Adetutu A, The Insights
European Union flags. Photo: EU Nigeria has once again emerged as Africa’s leading beneficiary of the fully funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, with 89 Nigerian students receiving scholarships for the 2026 academic session. In total, 163 Nigerians gained admission into the programme, making Nigeria one of the top five countries globally for Erasmus Mundus