The Dangote Group says it generated approximately $17 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026 and is targeting about $36 billion in revenue for the full year. The figures were disclosed by the group’s Chief Strategy Officer, Aliyu Suleiman, during a media briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. The briefing took…
Nigeria is seeking stronger international cooperation to address terrorism, banditry, oil theft, cybercrime and other emerging security threats affecting the country. The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, made the call on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to the minister, Nigeria’s security challenges have become increasingly…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles return to action on Tuesday as they face Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The match is scheduled to take place at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau. Nigeria go into the encounter after opening their qualifying campaign with a…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has restored its Central Admissions Processing System, commonly known as CAPS, after a temporary disruption that affected admission processing. JAMB announced the restoration as it urged tertiary institutions across the country to accelerate their admission processes and recover lost time ahead of the approved deadlines for the 2026/2027 academic…
The Federal Government has announced plans to empower five million young Nigerians through skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programmes designed to improve employability and support sustainable livelihoods. The initiative is being implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy and is focused on equipping young people with practical skills that can be converted into employment…
International students considering Australia are entering a more closely scrutinised visa environment as the country continues to manage student migration and visa applications. Recent Australian reporting has highlighted a sharp increase in student visa refusals, with the refusal rate reaching its highest level in a decade according to data reported by ABC News. The development…
Students around the world looking for fully funded master’s opportunities in Europe have another reason to watch the Erasmus Mundus programme this autumn. The European Union has selected 37 new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programmes, with student applications expected to open during autumn 2026 for programmes beginning in September 2027. The new programmes cover a…
International students hoping to pursue a fully funded master’s degree in the United Kingdom have another major opportunity to consider as applications for the 2027/28 Chevening Scholarship remain open. The prestigious UK government scholarship programme opened applications on August 4, 2026, and the application window is scheduled to close at 11:00 UTC on October 6,…
International students and doctoral candidates looking for opportunities to study in Germany are being presented with another scholarship window through the DAAD Hilde Domin Programme. The programme is designed for students and doctoral candidates from around the world who are considered at risk of being denied educational or other rights in their countries of origin…
The number of applications for sponsored study visas in the United Kingdom has fallen significantly over the past year, according to the latest figures released by the UK government. Official statistics show that there were 360,700 sponsored study visa applications from main applicants in the year ending August 2026. That represents a 16 percent decline…