Dangote Launches N1trn Education Fund to Support 1.3m Nigerian Students Industrialist Aliko Dangote has unveiled a N100 billion annual education support programme to reduce financial barriers that keep young Nigerians out of school. The scheme, projected to cost over N1 trillion over ten years, will support 1.3 million students across all 774 local government areas.
Airtel Africa Foundation open applications for its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship in Nigeria The Airtel Africa Foundation has opened applications for its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship in Nigeria, targeting first-year university students with strong academic potential in technology-related fields. The scheme offers full tuition, accommodation, and essential study materials to eligible 100-level students under the Foundation’s F.E.E.D.
Senator Saliu Mustapha, initiator of Kwara Central Scholarship Scheme Senator Saliu Mustapha has increased his merit-based university scholarship fund to ₦300 million, extending support to 300 high-performing but indigent students across Kwara Central. The upgraded scheme, unveiled in Ilorin, expands last year’s ₦200 million intervention for 200 students. Mustapha said the initiative is designed to
Dr. Tunji Alausa, minister of Education, speaking at the launching of N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) The federal government has launched a N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) to promote innovation, research, and entrepreneurship among tertiary students in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, Minister of Education Tunji Alausa said the initiative aligns with
Senator Ekong Sampson has rolled out N100 million in educational grants for 500 students across Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District. Each beneficiary will receive N200,000, with the complete list to be published. Speaking at the Eket Local Government Secretariat, Sampson positioned the initiative as a strategic investment in human capital. He stated that education remains
Aminat Yusuf, LASU alumna, named the 2026 Rhodes Scholar for West Africa Lagos State University (LASU) alumna Aminat Yusuf has been named the 2026 Rhodes Scholar for West Africa, earning one of the world’s most prestigious academic honours. Yusuf made history as LASU’s first graduate to attain a perfect 5.0 GPA in the Faculty of
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved automatic postgraduate scholarships for the best graduating students across the state’s four public universities, reinforcing his administration’s push for academic excellence and youth development. According to the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Executive Secretary Dr Godfrey Enita said the initiative aligns
Chief Olisa Metuh, at his 60th birthday celebrations Former PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, has announced a scholarship programme for five inmates of Nnewi Correctional Centre in Anambra State, enabling them to pursue university-level education. The initiative was unveiled during Metuh’s visit to the centre on Thursday as part of his 60th birthday
Durham University is inviting aspiring researchers to apply for eight fully funded PhD studentships that aim to reshape society’s understanding of human experience. The awards, beginning in October 2026, will support projects under the broad theme of Transformative Humanities, with seven places for UK students and one for an international candidate. At the heart of
Applications are now open for the 2026 West Africa Oil and Gas Development Undergraduate Scholarship, which supports Nigerian students enrolled in federal and state universities.The scheme offers ₦250,000 annually, renewable based on academic performance, alongside a laptop to support studies. Eligible candidates must be Nigerian citizens currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate programme for the
