Education News Scholarship LASOMA Scholarship 2026 Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Studies Across Africa June 4, 2026 Bright Esagbodje For many African students pursuing advanced degrees in engineering and technology, funding often remains the biggest obstacle between ambition and opportunity. The LASOMA Scholarship Programme 2026 is attempting to change…
News CBN Rolls Out Forex Rulebook for 2026: 7 Major Changes That Could Affect Every Nigerian June 4, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Nigeria’s foreign exchange landscape is set for another significant shift after the Central Bank of Nigeria unveiled a revised Foreign Exchange Manual that introduces new compliance standards, tighter regulatory controls,…
Education Insurance Best Affordable Health Insurance for International Students in the USA: What Every F1 Student Must Know June 2, 2026 Bright Esagbodje For millions of international students heading to the United States, one assumption often causes confusion at the point of admission. An F1 visa may not legally require health insurance for…
Finance Unity Bank and Providus Bank Merger Finalised: What It Means for Your Money, Cards, and Account Access June 2, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Nigeria’s banking landscape has entered a new consolidation phase after the Supreme Court dismissed final legal objections to the merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited, clearing the…
Finance Tech How African Stock Markets Are Quietly Becoming Gateways to Bitcoin Exposure June 2, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Across Africa’s financial markets, a quiet structural shift is underway. Bitcoin is no longer only being bought through crypto exchanges or peer to peer apps. Increasingly, it is being accessed…
News Politics Oil Surges Toward $100 as US Iran Diplomacy Falters and Middle East Tensions Deepen June 2, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Global oil markets surged sharply on Monday after renewed military tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran rattled investors and reignited fears of a broader conflict across the Middle…
Education Finance Beyond Tuition: How Nigerian Universities Can Unlock New Revenue Streams Amid Growing Financial Pressures June 1, 2026 Bright Esagbodje University funding in Nigeria is questionable. For decades, Nigerian universities have operated under a funding model heavily dependent on government allocations and student fees. While this approach sustained institutions for…
