Nigeria has been recognized as Africa's top beneficiary of the European Union's Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarship programme, with 163 Nigerian students admitted this year, of which 89 have secured fully funded scholarships. This announcement was made by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, during the 2026 Erasmus Mundus event.

Nigeria has emerged as the leading country in Africa for the 2026 EU Erasmus scholarship program, securing 89 wins and 163 admissions. This achievement ranks Nigeria among the top five beneficiaries of the scholarship globally, according to Tribune Online.

According to Nairametrics, several private universities in Nigeria have updated their fee structures for the 2025/2026 academic year, showing variations across different programs and colleges. The article lists the top 10 most expensive private universities based on their published undergraduate tuition rates for the current session.

Egbin Power has launched the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, with 250 students participating, according to ThisDay Live. The company said the initiative reflects its commitment to advancing quality education and creating meaningful opportunities for young people in its host communities. The scheme forms part of the power firm's ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts in Nigeria.

Fifty Nigerian students have received scholarships from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) as part of initiatives to enhance bilateral relations between India and Nigeria. The High Commission of India in Abuja announced the successful candidates following their examination results, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between the two nations.

Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has supported the University of Benin's (UNIBEN) N100 billion Trust Development Fund, calling it a sustainable financing model that aligns with the federal government's education reform agenda. He encouraged other universities to implement similar funding initiatives during the fund's inauguration in Benin.