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FG Announces 2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications Are Now Open.
The Federal Government has opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, giving Nigerian postgraduate students the chance to study in the UK, Germany, France, and Malaysia.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made on Monday via X (formerly Twitter) by Dada Olusegun, Special Adviser to the President on Social Media.
The PTDF scholarships target MSc and PhD candidates in oil and gas-related fields, covering tuition, accommodation, return flights, living allowances, health insurance, and bench fees where applicable.
The scheme aims to provide access to world-class research facilities and global expertise while building local capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. PhD applicants in the UK will follow a split-site arrangement, conducting research between the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), and partner universities such as Robert Gordon University, University of Strathclyde, and University of Portsmouth.
Applications are highly competitive, with candidates assessed on academic performance, research proposals, professional memberships, and relevance to the oil and gas industry.
Requirements for MSc applicants include a minimum of a Second Class Lower (2.2) degree, completion of NYSC, computer literacy, and five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics. PhD applicants must submit a research proposal of up to five pages detailing objectives, methodology, and data collection methods.
All applicants must have a verified National Identity Number (NIN), and submission of multiple applications or falsified documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
Interested candidates can apply online at scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng before the deadline on 27th February 2026.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Segun Showunmi, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is well positioned to clinch the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a post on social media, Showunmi said Atiku’s political strength and preparedness give him an advantage in the emerging contest, while noting that former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi could emerge as his strongest rival.
He also observed growing political dissatisfaction across parts of the country, particularly in the North, saying both rural and urban voters are increasingly aggrieved.
According to him, these sentiments could significantly influence the outcome of the 2027 general elections.
Showunmi warned political actors against neglecting loyal supporters, noting that shifting alliances could reshape the political landscape ahead of the polls.
He further described Atiku as fully committed and actively preparing for the race.
Highlighting key regions to watch, he said the South-East may play a decisive role, while the South-West remains unpredictable, and the North-Central could serve as a critical swing zone in the election.
Factional Labour Party South West Vice Chairman, Abayomi Arabambi, has claimed that the party will back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday issued a warrant of arrest for former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and former Permanent Secretary, Bashir Nura Alkali, over their failure to appear in court.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The duo were billed for arraignment before the Abuja court alongside Sani Nafiu Mohammed, who was the only defendant present in court.
They are facing a 21-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged criminal breach of trust, abuse of office, fraudulent contract awards and diversion of public funds totaling $1.3 million and ₦746.57 million.
According to the anti-graft agency, the defendants allegedly diverted funds meant to be refunded to the Ministry under the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office programme for personal use.
Lead prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, told the court that the charge had been filed since December 15, 2025, but the first and second defendants could not be produced despite efforts to serve them.
He said Farouq had earlier obtained the release of her passport in 2024 for a medical trip to Saudi Arabia but has neither returned the passport nor submitted any medical report to the commission.
Farouq’s lawyer, Abdul Ibrahim, blamed her absence on ill health and asked the court to give him six weeks to produce her, but the request was rejected.
Ruling on the matter, Justice Onwuegbuzie granted the EFCC’s request and ordered the immediate arrest of Farouq and Alkali.
The case was adjourned until May 18, 2026, for arraignment and trial.
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