Scholarships Nigerians Can Apply for Before Deadline 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 September 2025

Education is a powerful tool for growth, and scholarships remain one of the best ways for Nigerians to pursue quality learning opportunities both locally and abroad. As deadlines approach, here are five key scholarships currently open that Nigerians should consider.  Stanbic IBTC

NELFUND Disburses ₦86.3bn Student Loans to 450,000 Beneficiaries 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 August 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that a total of 449,039 students has benefited from its student loan scheme since the loan portal launched on May 24, 2024. According to the latest report released on Monday, August 11, 2025, the scheme has so far disbursed ₦86,347,458,384 as of August 6, 2025.  Breakdown of […]

OPay Launches N1.2 billion Scholarship with Olabisi Onabanjo University: How Students Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 July 2025

In a major step towards youth empowerment, OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading financial technology companies, has partnered with Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in a groundbreaking N1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship initiative. OOU becomes the ninth university to join this life-changing programme.  What the Scholarship Offers  The OPay scholarship will support 20

MTN Trains Lagos Students on Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 June 2025

As part of its 2025 Y’ello Connect initiative, telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has taken a commendable step towards promoting ethical digital practices among students. The company recently trained students at St. Augustine College of Education, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) ethically and productively.  The training, held on the

UK’s Loughborough University to Expand Scholarships for Nigerians through PTDF Partnership 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 June 2025

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Loughborough University in the United Kingdom is collaborating with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students. The partnership is focused on fields like oil, gas, renewable energy, and public health—areas that are vital for Nigeria’s development.  Capacity

Fidelity Bank Celebrates Children’s Day with Scholarships and Literacy Awards 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 May 2025

In celebration of Children’s Day 2025, Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a bold step toward supporting education and youth development by awarding scholarships and launching the Read2Lead Anthology—a book of essays written by young Nigerians. The event, themed “The Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0,” was held at the Fidelity Grounds in Oniru, Lagos.  Nurturing Future

Adeyemi University VC Urges Swift Release of NELFund Loans for 995 Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 May 2025

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Prof. Samuel Akintunde, has called on the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) to urgently disburse loans to students who have applied. According to him, 995 students of the institution are yet to receive the approved loan funds, totaling ₦68,316,200.  Prof. Akintunde made this appeal […]

Thousands Affected by Exam Glitches to Retake UTME 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 May 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially begun rescheduling the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 379,997 candidates who were affected by technical errors during the recently concluded exam. The rescheduling started on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  This comes after JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, openly admitted to

JAMB Deploys Decoy Website to Catch Exam Cheats: What Students Must Know 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 April 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken a bold step to fight examination malpractice in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). During the mock exam held on Thursday, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that a fake website was deliberately created by the board to catch candidates attempting to cheat.  Speaking from […]

Kelly Anthony Offers Scholarship to Five University of Benin Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 March 2025

Canadian Nigerian singer, Kelly Osifo Canadian Nigerian singer, Kelly Osifo, popularly known as Kelly Anthony, has announced a scholarship program to sponsor five Nigerian students for their first year at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on students and provide them with a solid foundation for their academic […]