2026 University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship: Fully Funded Opportunity for International Students

The University of Melbourne, one of Australia’s top-ranking universities, has announced the 2026 Graduate Research Scholarship, offering fully funded opportunities for outstanding domestic and international students to pursue graduate research degrees. This scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, and additional support, making it one of the most competitive and prestigious research funding programs in Australia. Overview…

Ademola Lookman Marks Atlético Madrid Debut With 100th Career Goal in Emphatic Copa del Rey Triumph

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman announced his arrival at Atlético Madrid in spectacular fashion on Thursday night, scoring the 100th goal of his professional career on his debut as the Spanish giants demolished Real Betis 5–0 to storm into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. The quarter-final clash, played in Seville, quickly turned into a…

Asake and Wizkid Break Spotify Nigeria Records with “Jogodo,”

Nigeria’s digital music dominance reached another historic milestone as Afrobeats heavyweights Asake and Wizkid smashed Spotify Nigeria streaming records with their collaborative single, “Jogodo.” The track, released in January as the lead single from their joint EP REAL, Vol. 1, posted unprecedented numbers within hours of release and maintained extraordinary momentum throughout its first week…

Sri Lankan Schools Grapple with Widespread Teacher Shortages Amid Government Response

Sri Lanka’s public education system is confronting a pronounced teacher shortage that has left thousands of schools operating with critically low staff levels, government data shows. According to figures released by the Department of Census and Statistics, 3,126 schools — including one national school — are functioning with fewer than ten teachers each. An additional…

COREN Inducts 736 FUT Minna Engineering Graduates, Charges Them to Lead National Development

In a significant ceremony marking the formal transition from academic study to regulated professional practice, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) inducted 736 engineering graduates of the Federal University of Technology, Minna as pupil engineers. The event, held at the university’s main campus, brought together graduating students, university leaders, industry representatives,…

AEDC Band A Electricity Bills Are Draining FUT Minna’s Funds, Vice-Chancellor Tells Convocation

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUT Minna), Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, has raised serious concern over what he described as the crushing financial burden imposed on the institution by electricity charges from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). Speaking during activities marking the university’s 34th Convocation Ceremony and 43rd Founders’ Day…