Nestlé Nigeria has announced a full-year revenue growth of 75.2 per cent, reaching N958.8 billion in 2024. This is contained in a corporate disclosure by Nestlé Nigeria on Thursday. Mr Wassim Elhusseini, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Nestlé Nigeria Plc, in the disclosure, said the company’s operating profit improved by N167.9 billion representing…

In a country where education is often seen as the path to success, financial struggles continue to hold many students back, especially in private universities where tuition costs remain high. For students like Ruth Lily Oshin, the reality of economic hardship turned her academic journey into an emotional rollercoaster.

In its bid to boost to human capacity development in Ogoniland, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has awarded N200 million worth of scholarship grants to 300 postgraduate students. The beneficiaries, comprising 200 Master's and 100 PhD students, were said to be selected through a transparent process that began in October 2024 and each of…

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday announced the opening of a Taiwan Scholarship Program for its students. UNILAG, in a statement on X, said the scholarship is for students who aspire to broaden their horizons, gain valuable international experience, and contribute to the global advancement of knowledge and innovation in their fields of study.…

Twenty-two people, including two physically challenged university students, benefitted from the 2024 scholarship scheme of the Ilorin Emirate Professor’s Association (IEPA) over the weekend. The two physically challenged recipients were Ayinde Aloba of the University of Ilorin and Abdulgafar Ahmad. Each beneficiary of the annual scholarship scheme received ₦100,000, a certificate, and a Holy Qur’an.…

Governor Francis Nwifuru on Saturday warned over 200 Ebonyi students sent by the state government to various schools in the United Kingdom

About 70 beneficiaries of Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin's foreign scholarship scheme departed Mallam Aminu International Airport, Kano, on Sunday for their postgraduate programs in India. The students, who are first-class products from various fields of endeavor, were selected to pursue their second degrees abroad with full sponsorship provided by the Senate Deputy President.…

No fewer than 100 indigenes of Sokoto East Senatorial District have been offered foreign scholarships to pursue their academic careers in various fields under Senator Ibrahim Lamido’s educational scheme. Already, the beneficiaries of the scheme have secured admission to study various sciences and engineering courses at Greeta and MGR Universities, India. Addressing the first batch…

The Managing Director of LAPO Microfinance Bank, Mrs Cynthia Ikponwosa, on Saturday, said LAPO has invested N656,486,900, benefiting 4,114 young Nigerians since inception, as part of the firm's dedication to education and empowerment, stressing that it is the foundation for holistic societal development. Speaking during the 16th edition of the LAPO Scholarship Scheme, Ikponwosa said…

The University of Ottawa has unveiled a new scholarship program aimed at supporting African students pursuing English undergraduate studies. Starting in the fall of 2025, the four-year renewable entrance and excellence scholarships are valued at up to $100,000 and are available to newly admitted African students in select programs. Eligible students can enroll in programs…

A renowned educationist and the Director, Caleb Group of Schools, Dr. Ola Adebogun, has reiterated his commitment to the yearly award of scholarships to deserving students in Caleb University’s College of Education and Faith Seminary, a secondary school in Ajah, Lagos State. Adebogun, who made these remarks during a chat with newsmen in Lagos over…

The MTN Foundation, under its MTN Foundation Scholarship, has disbursed over N114 million in scholarships to 380 students, including visually impaired students, across Nigerian universities for 2024. The foundation has also inducted 380 graduates into the MTN Scholarship Alumni Association. The scholarship awards are part of the foundation's efforts and determination to promote academic excellence…