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Abuja, Nigeria – Thousands of Nigerian graduates now have an opportunity to begin careers in the technology industry as AltSchool Africa has launched a ₦250 million scholarship fund under its NYSC to Tech Job initiative. The programme is designed to help serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, recent corps alumni and prospective corps members…

Thousands of skilled Nigerian professionals hoping to work in the United States have received a major boost after a US federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to reinstate a controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. The ruling means the massive fee will remain blocked while the legal challenge continues, preventing what…

United States President Donald Trump has announced a fresh round of import tariffs affecting 60 major trading partners, replacing the temporary 10% global tariff that expired on July 24, 2026. The new measures impose 10% or 12.5% tariffs on imports, with the administration saying the move is aimed at countries it believes have failed to…

…Federal Court Delivers Swift Justice in Oyo Abduction Case Abuja, Nigeria – July 23, 2026 In a landmark ruling that underscores Nigeria’s resolve against terrorism and school abductions, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for their roles in the high-profile Oriire kidnapping incident in Oyo State. Justice Salim…

Canada has tightened its visitor visa screening process, introducing stricter requirements aimed at ensuring only genuine temporary visitors are granted entry into the country. The updated guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires all visitor visa applicants to meet a series of conditions before their applications can be approved. The move is part…

Malete, Kwara State – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 24 new academic programmes for Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, in a major boost to higher education and admission opportunities in Nigeria. The approval significantly expands the university’s academic portfolio and comes ahead of the 2026/2027 admission cycle, offering prospective students more options in…

The Bosun Tijani Foundation has officially commenced applications for the Cohort 2 Generative AI (Gen AI) Fellowship Programme, giving young Nigerians an opportunity to acquire in-demand artificial intelligence skills while receiving a ₦50,000 monthly stipend. The six-month fellowship is designed to develop the next generation of AI professionals through intensive training, mentorship, practical projects, and…

Abuja – Young Nigerians seeking to own laptops, smartphones and other digital devices without paying the full purchase price upfront can now take advantage of a new consumer credit initiative introduced by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). The initiative, known as the Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital…

Abuja, July 21, 2026 – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced its 2026 nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for several entry-level positions aimed at strengthening the country’s electoral management system. The recruitment offers opportunities across different cadres, including Professional Cadre (Grade Levels 09, 10 and 12), Administrative Officer II (Registration…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 individuals into the boards and leadership of 10 federal government agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose emerging as one of the most prominent beneficiaries after being named Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointments, which take immediate effect, were…