Nigerian banker wins over $200,000 scholarship for US PhD
A banker from Nigeria spent a decade watching companies waste their own data. Now she has $200,000-plus PhD funding to study why. Oghenetega Deborah Wash-Anigboro, known as Tega, won the prestigious MSU Dean scholarships and is set to start a…
Spain End Argentina’s Reign as world champions
Spain has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup over Argentina, knocking off Lionel Messi and the reigning champions and capping off a memorable tournament where La Roja only gave up one goal during its eight-game run. Ferran Torres scored the…
Indian students in Canada face PG work permit rejection over programme eligibility
Thousands of students, mostly from India, who enrolled in a business management diploma programme offered through Portage College and the Canadian Institute of Osteopathic Therapy in Calgary, are facing uncertainty as they have been unable to obtain a post-graduation work…
FNB Appoints Malawian Executive Linda Kachingwe as Chief Marketing Officer
South African banking giant FNB has appointed Malawian marketing executive Linda Kachingwe as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), marking another significant milestone in her distinguished career in the financial services sector. Kachingwe brings extensive experience in brand strategy, customer…
Amina Mohammed: Nigeria’s candidate, Africa’s choice for next UN Secretary-General
As the international community begins the search for a successor to António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, whose tenure as the Secretary-General of the United Nations ends in January 2027, attention is increasingly turning to candidates capable of leading the world…
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to stronger ties with Portugal
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Portugal during her official visit to the European nation. The minister held high-level meetings with Portuguese government officials aimed at deepening cooperation…
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan
The US launched another round of air strikes against Iran on Saturday night, targeting its coastal surveillance and air defence facilities, US military officials said.US Central Command (Centcom) said forces successfully hit Iranian military capabilities, while Iranian state media said…
French President Emmanuel Macron to Visit Nigeria to Deepen Security, Trade and Investment Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Nigeria later this year as both countries seek to strengthen their long-standing bilateral relationship. The visit is expected to focus on expanding cooperation in key areas, including security, trade, investment, energy, education,…
Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down, signing an amendment to the country’s constitution which will end his presidency at midnight on Sunday. Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s Tisza party had steamrolled the law change through parliament to oust…
Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final
Spain’s final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday. Luis de la Fuente’s side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey…