Fellowships Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program 2025/2026 for Mid-Career Professionals (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

Application Deadline: November 5, 2024 Applications are now open for the Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program. The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships are aimed at mid-career academics or professionals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of […]

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Philippine ships collide with Chinese vessels

Philippine ships sustained serious damage Monday in pre-dawn collisions with Chinese vessels near a disputed reef, Manila’s coast guard said, as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines have had repeated confrontations in the waters in recent months, including around a warship grounded years ago […]

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Fellowships IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme 2025 for female graduate students (€40,000 euros/year for Tuition & Living Expenses)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2024⁠ Applications are now open for the 2025 IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) aims to help increase the number of women in the nuclear field, supporting an inclusive workforce of both men and women who contribute to and drive global scientific and technological innovation. Named after pioneer physicist […]

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Police raid: NLC suspects bugs, hires forensic expert

The Nigeria Labour Congress has hired forensic experts to comb its national secretariat in Abuja for possible bugs planted by the police, The PUNCH was told. The union said the forensic security audit would facilitate the return of its workers to their offices following the recent raid by the police. The PUNCH reported that security agents, on July […]

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African Leadership Institute (AFLI) Archbishop Tutu Fellowship Programme 2025 for Emerging Young African Leaders (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: September 6, 2024 Applications are now open for the 2025 African Leadership Institute (AFLI) Archbishop Tutu Fellowship Programme. The flagship programme of the Institute is the Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship Programme (ATLP). Each year, around 25 high-potential individuals from across Africa are awarded the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Fellowship, following a rigorous, competitive selection process. The […]

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Suspected terrorist dies in bomb attempt

A yet-to-be-identified 50-year-old man was killed in an explosion in Tel Aviv with a passerby sustaining injuries. The Shin Bet is actively involved in the investigation and the police are considering all possible motives, including terrorism. The explosion which occurred on Sunday night damaged a truck with police confirming that the man himself had carried […]

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The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme 2024/2025 for Early career researchers.

Application Deadline: 4 October 2024 Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 AREF Research Development Fellowship. Aim. To support researchers in Africa who are emerging leaders and working on important challenges for human health, to develop their skills as a researcher. Eligibility Requirements Early career researchers. These are research active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians with higher qualifications who […]

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Food prices crash in Yobe, Borno, Adamawa

Prices of perishable items have recorded a fall in some major towns in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa states, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. NAN check at Perishable Items Market, Damaturu in Yobe, revealed that the prices have dropped by about 50 per cent. A big basket of tomatoes sold at N120,000 between April and […]

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Lawmaker tasks students on academic excellence

A lawmaker, Ogunsola Anthony, has urged students to prioritise academic excellence and pursue their dreams as they navigate their educational journeys. Ogunsola, representing Iwajowa Consistency in the Oyo State House of Assembly spoke on Monday during a visit to centres for summer lessons organised by him across Iwajowa Local Government Area. In a statement sent […]

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Fellowships The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN82) Fellowship Program

Application Deadline: 18 August 2024 at 23:59 UTC Applications are now open for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN82) Fellowship Program. The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the diversity of the multistakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community. Fellows are exposed […]

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