K.U. Leuven – PhD Degree Deadline: 22 Feb 2024 (annual) Study in: Belgium Course starts October 2024 Brief description: As one of its contributions to development cooperation, every academic year KU Leuven selects exceptional students from developing countries as scholarship candidates to obtain their PhD from the largest university of Belgium. The Global Minds Programme is […]
Tokunbo Abiru, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to involve the National Assembly and key stakeholders in its proposed banks’ recapitalization during a retreat with the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation in Lagos State on Saturday. Abiru emphasized the need to continuously […]
Nuffic Netherlands – Bachelors/Masters Degree Deadline: 1 Feb/1 May 2024 (annual) Study in: Netherlands Course starts 2024 Brief description: NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship, financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s […]
The Nigerian Naira witnessed a decline against the US Dollar in both the official and unofficial markets due to sustained demand pressure, exerting further strain on the country’s currency. Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implementing various policies to enhance foreign exchange (forex) supply, the official forex trading platform, NAFEM, reported a 4.1% depreciation […]
Wells Mountain Foundation – Bachelor’s Degree Deadline: 1 March 2024 (annual) Study in: any developing country Course starts 2024 Brief description: The Wells Mountain Foundation, through the Empowerment Through Education (ETE) program, provides undergraduate scholarships to developing country nationals to study in their home country or a neighboring country. The Foundation believes in the power and […]
University of Durham – Masters Degree Deadline: 31 March 2024 (Annual) Study in: UK Course starts October 2024 Brief description: The Hatfield Lioness Scholarship at University of Durham is for female students from eligible developing countries who wish to undertake a full-time taught Masters degree programme at the University of Durham. The aim is to […]
The IMF has forecasted a potential $8 billion reduction in Nigeria’s foreign reserves for 2024, as outlined in its latest country report. This suggests a significant decline and potential foreign exchange challenges for the largest economy in Africa. As of February 8, the country’s external reserves were reported at $33.12 billion. The IMF anticipates a […]
Dr. Wunmi Bewaji, an expert in securities and financial regulation law, expressed that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directives instructing International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to remit in naira will curb hoarding of scarce forex and deter speculation by those holding the currency. In an interview with our correspondent, he emphasized the positive nature […]
Data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) indicates that 9mobile, the fourth largest Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in the country, experienced a slight increase in subscribers over the past year. As of November 2023, 9mobile’s subscriber base reached 13,979,025, marking the highest figure since November 2020 when it reported 13,188,059 subscribers. Compared to November 2022, […]
Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students Gates Cambridge Trust – Masters/PhD Degree Study in: UK Course starts October 2024 Brief description: The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate […]
