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Africa’s next generation of young professionals and early-career changemakers can now apply for the EMERGE Program, a leadership development initiative powered by TheBoardroom Africa and supported by the Mastercard Foundation. This programme is built to help emerging African leaders grow in influence, capability, and impact. Traditional leadership pipelines often exclude young, purpose-driven Africans focused on impact. EMERGE was launched … Continue reading “Apply Now: EMERGE Leaders Program 2026 for Africans (Fully-funded)”
Applications are now open for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program 2026, a global leadership development initiative designed to equip emerging changemakers with the values, tools, and networks needed to drive lasting, community-centered impact. Launched in Africa in 2018 and now active across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States, the program brings together diverse leaders who … Continue reading “Apply Now: Obama Foundation Leaders Program 2026”
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) is one of the largest oil producers in Nigeria and one of its largest investors. In Nigeria, we operate under a joint-venture arrangement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the onshore and offshore assets in the Niger Delta region. Chevron also has extensive interests in multipartner deepwater operations. We … Continue reading “Chevron Nigeria Limited NMA Undergraduate Internship Program 2026”
Written by The National Assembly of Bnin (National Assembly Benin) has approved a constitutional amendment extending the presidential term of office from five years to seven and creating an upper house of parliament. In an overwhelming 90-19 vote, the new amendment sets the presidential term at seven years, renewable only once, according to a statement issued on Saturday … Continue reading “Benin Republic extends presidential term to seven years ahead of 2026 elections”
Croatia came from behind to beat the Faroe Islands 3-1 in Rijeka on Friday and secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America. After Geza David Turi had given the Faroes a shock lead, strikes from Josko Gvardiol, Petar Musa and Nikola Vlasic gave the 2018 World Cup finalists their ticket to … Continue reading “Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-1 win over Faroes”
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Friday announced that his administration is finalising the state’s first‑ever proposed budget of N1 trillion for the 2026 financial year. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Friday. The Governor disclosed the figure while opening the Second Special Executive Council Meeting, … Continue reading “Gov Yusuf to present Kano’s first N1 trn budget for 2026”
The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to suspend plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The House warned that the move could trigger widespread student failure, psychological distress, and other negative consequences. The resolution followed the […]
The Kaduna State Government has proposed a ₦985.9 billion budget for 2026, with the draft including ₦100 million for each of the state’s 255 political wards. The proposal represents a 25.73 per cent increase from the 2025 appropriation. The government allocated ₦699.7 billion to capital expenditure and ₦286.2 billion to recurrent spending. Governor Uba … Continue reading “Kaduna Govt Proposes ₦985.9bn In 2026 Budget”
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 World Cup playoff final. The winner of this game will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026 in a bid to qualify for the World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Super Eagles defeated Gabon 4-1 in their … Continue reading “2026 WCQ playoffs: Nigeria to face DR Congo in African playoff final”
Nigeria may have missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Still, Thursday’s semi-final play-off against Gabon offers them a lifeline of reaching the competition billed for North America next year. The Super Eagles, one of Africa’s football powerhouses, lost the Group C automatic slot to South Africa, finishing on 17 points, … Continue reading “Preview: Nigeria Face Gabon In Crucial 2026 World Cup Play-Off”